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Western hunting is as diverse as it gets from pursuing coastal Blacktails or pigs in central California, Antelope on the open plains of Wyoming, Roosevelts in the western units of Oregon or chasing bugles in a drainage somewhere in Colorado. The opportunities, game and landscapes offer a multitude of possibilities to all bold enough to challenge themselves to adventure past their comfort zone. Whether it is to carry on a tradition passed down through generations, or those looking to answer a curiosity or a primal calling, adventure seekers, field to plate providers or the skilled woodsman or woman. The only thing that offers more diversity than the west are the people who have accepted this challenge. Though we have common goals our paths are as diverse as the land we put boots on or the game we pursue. Through trial and tribulation, self reflection and perseverance our stories come together. A community of like minded individuals who’s pursuit of game is through ethical take and resp...
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Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
This is the final wapiti episode with season just a day away! With "The Bugler" Dirk Durham with some pearls from his bag of tricks. When you've successfully hunted elk for as many years as Dirk, it's not by chance, just calling or dumb luck. We go hot and fast into his approach from the time tires touch the mountain to boots on the ground for the final approach. How he game plans, playing a bulls disposition, switching things up and showing up and hunting hard. Enjoy the episode!
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Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
And its go time! You've put in the work all year, trekked around the mountain and found elk, staying focused, setting up and finishing is all that's in front of you and a notched tag, unfortunately this is where most folks miss the opportunity. I sat down with Big O, Gilbert Ornelas and discuss "the finish". Gil knows a thing or two about putting it together in those final moments. We get into set ups, assessing shooting lanes, staying focused on the mission and target, getting in the bulls "shit kitchen" and shot placement that'll have 'em "grave yard dead" in sight. Enjoy the episode! And best of luck on the mountain!
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GET INVOLVED IN FIGHTING FOR OUR RIGHTS AS OUTDOORSMEN AND WOMEN BY SUPPORTING SPORTSMEN'S ALLIANCE, FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW:
https://www.westerncontours.com/sportsmens-alliance
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Monday Aug 29, 2022
Monday Aug 29, 2022
I had the honor to sit down with The Bearded Elk Whisperer himself, Oregon's own Tony Gilbertson. Tony doesn't roll with the moniker in vain, his presence on the stage and in the woods is well worth the alias and all the while wore with gracious humility. We get into his passion for elk hunting and being on the mountain with family and friends, the nuances from stage competitions and the woods, his approach on the mountain and some elk hunting pains. Enjoy the episode!
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GET INVOLVED IN FIGHTING FOR OUR RIGHTS AS OUTDOORSMEN AND WOMEN BY SUPPORTING SPORTSMEN'S ALLIANCE, FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW:
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Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Another cram session just in time for season, this time with Chris Roe of Roe Hunting resources. We did tangent early but this episode is all elk (post edit). Chris and I get into targeted strategies, focusing on elk behavior, staying in the game mentally, how our interjections can alter herd dynamics and Chris's top 5 to name a few. Enjoy the episoed!
Interested in more of what you heard from Chris, check out the full Elk module at https://www.roehuntingresources.com and the podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roe-hunting-resources-podcast/id1507792711
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GET INVOLVED IN FIGHTING FOR OUR RIGHTS AS OUTDOORSMEN AND WOMEN BY SUPPORTING SPORTSMEN'S ALLIANCE, FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW:
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Monday Aug 22, 2022
Monday Aug 22, 2022
As elk season draws closer new gear is hitting the packs and the truck beds, the fatal flaw.... Not testing said gear prior to in field use! I sat down with Cole Wilks and talk gear. Everything from last minute adds, footwear systems, comfort items and the continued debate of face paint vs. mask. Enjoy the episode!
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Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
And here we are, season is just a couple weeks away. On this Wapiti episode with Mike Batease of the Elk Calling Academy we get into to calling sequences and scenarios you should have in your proverbial quiver when season kicks off, understanding "where you're at" in the season is critical with your calling strategy, planning and setting goals prior to heading down the trail head or packing out of camp and low audible elk sounds. Enjoy the episode!
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GET INVOLVED IN FIGHTING FOR OUR RIGHTS AS OUTDOORSMEN AND WOMEN BY SUPPORTING SPORTSMEN'S ALLIANCE, FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW:
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Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Just a couple more Wapiti Wednesday's left before its boots to the mountain! This weeks Wapiti episode is a live session from Mountain Archery Fest with the Elk Bros own Joe Giglia. Joe and I get into situational awareness, knowing what you're in the midst of and reacting APPROPRIATELY on the fly, staying cool under pressure, reading, creating, adapting and controlling the situation. Enjoy the episode!
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Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
Elk season has crept up from behind and you're not where you want to be- I sat down once again with Jermaine Hodge and pick his brain on last minute elk prep and calling audibles on the mountain. We talk game planning, being comfortable calling audibles, going silent, judging distance to a calling bull, getting too emotional, how humanizing situations can lend itself to reading the temperature as things unfold and Jermaine's magical 5 calls. Enjoy the episode!
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Follow the links below for Western Contours partners, affiliates and discounts.
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Friday Jul 29, 2022
Friday Jul 29, 2022
Its been said as sportsmen and women we should support a local, a regional and a national sportsmen organization, so I sat down with CBA's southwest region director to discuss CBA's work in Colorado, get some history, an outlook on the future and vet out a small issue I had within the policy statement. If you're hunting archery in Colorado, resident and non-resident alike you ought to consider joining CBA. To learn more about CBA follow the link below:
https://coloradobowhunting.org
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Take an active roll in protecting our rights and privileges as hunters with HOWL For Wildlife:
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Follow the links below for Western Contours partners, affiliates and discounts.
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Friday Jul 22, 2022
Friday Jul 22, 2022
With so many folks carrying cameras on the mountain or attempting to in this episode with Loren Schrag of Good Bull Outdoors we discuss what Loren and Ally run on the mountain filming, taking product or lifestyle photos and video and of course the infamous Good Bull elk captures. We talk some basic settings, audio, gear and a little post and the business Good Bull has evolved into over the years. Enjoy the episode!
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Hartsky Signature Photography:
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