The Western Rookie - Hunting Podcast
The Western Rookie Hunting Podcast is dedicated to those who are interested in becoming better western hunters. Elk hunting, mule deer hunting, antelope hunting and other western big game species will all be up for discussion in this educational and entertaining podcast. The guys will also discuss the logistics of western hunting along with the gear that you will need in order to be successful.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 62 minutes
- Episodes
- 213
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Big News
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan and new co-host Brian Krebs talk about the future of the podcast. Brian is a diehard hunter from Minnesota where he loves chasing antlers on the hoof and on …
The Cost of Western Trips
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Robert Gillingham about how to plan and compare western hunt prices.
Robert is an avid fly fishermen and has been fishing for over 20 years. He liv…
Getting The Most Out Of Your Equipment
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Kyle Davidson, a rocket scientist in his own right with a passion for all things archery. Kyle didn't grow up in the outdoors and it wasn’t until …
Western Plans
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan discusses his plans for 2023 and all he hopes to accomplish.
Dan has been hunting the west for the past several years. Although he enjoys getting to hunt the …
Wrapping Up The Rookie Season
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan follows up with Zach Schroeder about how his first year chasing mule deer with his bow went.
Zach is a former football player from North Dakota with a passion…
The Final Day of Elk Camp
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Thad Miller about Thad’s first successful year chasing elk in Colorado. Dan and Thad met at elk camp a few years back. Although Thad grew up small…
Western Hunting Pressure and Points
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Ryan Romero a Wyoming native and Colorado transplant about his passion for chasing bugling bulls in the mountains.
Ryan has been hunting and fishin…
Hunting The Wild West
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Pennsylvania native and Arizona transplant Stephen Tyrol about the differences and challenges of learning to hunt the west. Stephen grew up huntin…
Bucket List Hunt Checked
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Chuck Petka about a final day elk tag that was filled during his first season at elk camp. Dan and Chuck met during the 2022 rifle season in Color…
Wrapping Up In Wisconsin
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan and his family take a mid season break to discuss how their deer season has gone so far. Dan along with his mom, brother and nephew share all of their succes…
Wisconsin Whitetail Tradition
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan and his wife Samantha sit down to discuss the impending Gun Deer Season in Wisconsin.
Every year Dan and his family travel to Wisconsin to take part in the or…
Elk Hunting Rookies
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Jason, Adam and Joe, three first time elk hunters that all found success this season at Elk Camp.
Dan attends an elk camp in Colorado with some of …
Leasing Hunting Property
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Sam, David and Michael from Infinite Outdoors about their app that connects hunters with landowners for single day and short term leases.
Infinite …
Western Hunts from Beginners and Pros
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Carter, Kaleb and Perry from Hunt Lift Eat about their experience hunting big game animals across the country.
Carter, Kaleb, and Perry are all die…
Choosing The Right Hunting Map
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Jacob Coons about a complete comparative rating and review of the major map softwares for hunters.
Jacob is a die hard outdoorsman and an educator …
Fitness and Hunting
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks to Jonathan McCormick from the RedBeard Outdoors Podcast about the value of fitness when it comes to hunting.
Jonathan loves being outdoors with his fam…
Western Upland Bird Hunting
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks to Reed and Jordan Tolotti about their passion for chasing chukker in the mountains.
Reed and Jordan grew up hunting and fishing in Nevada with a focus…
The Learning Curves of Western Hunting
Cody has been involved in the outdoors his entire life. He loves hunting, fishing and really anything outdoors. He rodeo’d for 15 years but recently started a land improvement business with his broth…
Wrapping Up Mule Deer Camp
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan and his good friend Linnea wrap up the past 10 days in Utah’s backcountry.
Dan and Linnea have been chasing muleys in the high country of central Utah. This e…
First Archery Mule Deer Hunt
On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan updates the listeners on how his first ever archery mule deer hunt is going.
Dan is midway through an archery mule deer hunt in Utah where he is helping his f…