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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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Monday Apr 03, 2023
Episode 308 Hunt Hike Harvest: Train to Hunt, Hunt to Live
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
I sat down with the gents over at Hunt Hike Harvest, Co-founders Joel Raether and Jason Hirsh to discuss their science-based approach to hunt prep., staying on the gas, and tackling the demands of your hunting season.
To learn more about Hunt Hike Harvest follow the link below:
https://hunthikeharvest.com
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Monday Mar 27, 2023
Episode 307: Western Hunt Fest, The Texas Edition
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Monday Mar 27, 2023
I sat down with Efran Gonzalez, Jeffrey DeVaul, and Adam Schroeder to discuss Western Hunt Fest, how we ended up in Texas at Crystal creek with Adam, why I was crying in ground blinds, who killed what, and what the boys have planned for the Western Hunt Fest shoots this year.
To learn more about the shoot or Crystal Creek follow the links below:
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https://crystalcreekbowhunting.com
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Friday Mar 10, 2023
Episode 306 Part 4 Is Hunting Conservation with Chris Roe and Jim Huntsman
Friday Mar 10, 2023
Friday Mar 10, 2023
Chris and Jim are back for part four of our Is Hunting Conservation series. As usual, these guys bring the thunder on some of the following topics in regard to the future of hunting: How the activists sunk their teeth into the Colorado wolf plan, how tag dollars are allocated and how they're not, how sportsmen organizations can step up, breaking down our sportsmen organization membership, what's considered bad press that hunters post to social media, and Jim's newest attempt at leftist humor the new TWHP ad for Chris and myself...
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Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Episode 305 DeAngelo Wilkinson: On The Mountain, As In Life
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
I sat down for a great conversation with DeAngelo Wilkinson—Father, hunter, athlete, and entrepreneur. We discuss and share our views on a couple of "tough" topics, what matters on the mountain and in life, just doing, cigarettes archery and Ozonics, elk season 2022, private jets, and Hunt Wallet. Enjoy the episode!
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Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Episode 304 Kyle Davidson: It’s About Stability
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
I caught up with my buddy Kyle Davidson of DCA custom arrows. Amongst other titles and hats, Kyle is an engineer and archer, combining those two and its next-level testing and analysis to produce, in my opinion, some of the best and technically sound arrow builds and components available today. Enjoy the episode.
DCA links: https://www.dcacustomarrows.com https://instagram.com/dcacustomarrows?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Episode 303 Logan Holtz: It’s German For Woods
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
I sat down with Logan Holtz and discussed his exploration of his hunting roots and how the traditional German hunt compares to how he hunts out west, some of the traditions that have stood the test of time and what has seemingly been lost that could use a come back. We also go down the rabbit hole of handgun hunting and why he decided to take on the challenge. Enjoy the episode.
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Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Episode 302 Activation, Opportunity and The Path Forward
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
HOWL for Wildlife came on the scene just over a year ago and has arguably garnered more direct sportsman engagement and involvement than many have seen in recent years. Nonetheless, not without scrutiny and struggle. I sat down with Charles Whitwam and Mike Costello, and we discussed some of the challenges and frustrations of coexisting with the "legacy" ORGS, scrutiny from within the community, the positive affirmations of their work and holding the front line. Enjoy the episode.
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Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Episode 301 Is Hunting Conservation with Chris Roe and Jim Huntsman
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Installment 3 of "Is Hunting Conservation". Jim, Chris and I have been discussing the viability of the statement that hunting is conservation and through some difficult, for some off putting dialogue. We explore and give our takes on the effects of social media, hunter apathy, our common foe etc. etc. In this episode we get into a bit of our personal history or origin story as hunters and what has brought us to our current mindsets, the fragmentation of our demographic, playing the game and understanding our opposition. And of course our usual banter, it's just a good time when we all sit down! Enjoy the episode!
Follow the links below to parts 1 and 2 and as mentioned episode 62 "The House That Ted Built" Chris's latest episode:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roe-hunting-resources-podcast/id1507792711?i=1000591672112
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-western-huntsman-podcast/id1492537819?i=1000590776428
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roe-hunting-resources-podcast/id1507792711?i=1000596013838
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Friday Jan 13, 2023
Episode 300 Just Plumb Grateful, a compilation
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Friday Jan 13, 2023
This is a milestone episode that may have hit months ago if it hadn't been for some lost or bad quality recordings, me not performing as host or just down right failed. Nonetheless this is 300! A compilation of quick and not so quick shorts- spur of the moment last minute calls to say thank you for the support. There are a heck of a lot of folks that have made this endeavor worth every minute and if time permitting with some real planning I definitely would have on for this, to those folks THANK YOU! To everyone that listens and supports this podcast a big thank you, y'all are my reason! God bless and Enjoy the episode!
The episode features: Jonathan Metcalf, Jim Huntsman, Chris Roe, Rodger Holscher, Efran Gonzalez, Loren and All Schrag, Dennis and Joe owners of Initial Ascent, Joe Giglia, Garrett Weaver, Chris McKelvy, Michael Batease, Gilbert Ornelas, Curt Teaster and Tate Hale.
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Friday Jan 06, 2023
Episode 299 with Jess Caldwell: The Wild Kind
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Friday Jan 06, 2023
I've always had level respect for someone willing to explore and get out of their comfort zone, but when someone goes one hundred percent head in and it causes change to the world around them..... Next level!
I sat down with Jess Caldwell who I first learned of from Soul Seekers and I was curious to see where things would go, the emersion has been impressive. We discuss her motivations, transformation, being involved in the circle of life vs. a spectator, the spiritual connections and paying service to our primal calling, a few rabbit holes and her outdoor community The Wildkind Academy "Partnering With Nature For Good Times, Great Health and Profound Connection to our Wild Roots". Enjoy the episode!
You can learn more at the links below:
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