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The Western Huntsman Podcast

This weekly podcast is dedicated to the future of hunting in North America! We bring you Western hunting tips on elk, deer, bear, and more as well as deeper conversations around how we protect this passion of ours. This podcast is the Home of the School of September and other popular hunting series to help you become a better hunter. The show is hosted by lifelong hunter, Jim Huntsman. If you care about passing the torch of hunting to future generations, join the conversation here! Proud member of

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All Episodes

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105. Hit it Deadnuts with Corey Daniels

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2022/04/06

Corey Daniels is a hunter, father, husband, entrepreneur, and great American in Western Washington. He started a company called Deadnuts Outdoors which makes insanely detailed archery targets. You can get elk, deer, bear, and turkey targets to improve your lethality in the field. I have one, and it's perfect for setting up real-world scenarios to practice, get you one! We talk about his target production, the Washington fish and wildlife commission debacle, hunting elk, bear hunting, and lots more

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01:41:37

104. Shane Mowery with Bone Maniacs

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2022/03/29

Shane was introduced to me by our mutual friend, Jim from Hoffman Boots. We hit it off to say the least. Shane hosts the television show Bone Maniacs as well as a podcast. We talk about his upbringing as a hunter, filming hunts, producing hunting content, crowded hunting spots, and what hunters should do to be better representatives of our lifestyle. Check out Shane's website Check out Shane's Instagram Show Sponsors and Discounts! SKRE Gear - High octane hunting attire without breaking the bank

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02:05:31

School of September '22 with Chris Roe

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2022/03/21

Chris and I can't help it, we love talking elk and elk hunting! Our best laid plans couldn't keep us on track and so... School of September has arrived a month ahead of schedule! This isn't bad news. Chris Roe, a certifiable wildlife biologist, brings his A-game on elk hunting vocalizations, strategy, elk behavior, set-ups, and much more in this action packed episode. We discuss the important things you need to know to achieve success this September, and you don't want to miss it! Call 'em to your

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01:35:04

103. Lions, Hounds, and Bears with Bradley Dammerman

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2022/03/15

Bradley Dammerman, owner of Idaho Whitetail Guides in North Idaho, is a lifetime hunter with a passion for hound hunting. His passion is contagious, and his talent is unmatched. Whether for archery elk, mountain lion, bears, or deer, you won't find a better guide operation! In this episode, we talk about Bradley's story of growing up as an outdoorsman to running an outfitter. We get into how bear bait hunters can avoid getting their bait sites being hit by houndsmen, some of the issues with hunter

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Bonus! Tooth of the Arrow with Leigh Hauck

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2022/03/12

I don't talk much gear on this show, but maybe we should do it more! For this bonus episode, I bring on Leigh Hauck, who is a Canadian bowhunter with plenty of notched tags. He works for Tooth of the Arrow Broadheads. We talk broadheads, manufacturing, shooting, hunting, and Leigh's lofty goal of the Grand Slam! Check out these American made broadheads here! Check out Leigh on Instagram! Sponsors and Discounts! SKRE Gear - High octane hunting attire without breaking the bank

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01:38:31

102. Mike Kuper, Colorado Search & Rescue for Hunters

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2022/03/09

Mike Kuper has dedicated his life to serving his community. As a Lieutenant with the Rifle City Police, a member of the SWAT Team, and as a Search and Rescue member. Mike joins us to discuss common mistakes people make in the backcountry that get them into trouble. He shares stories and offers advice that should be well received since he has decades of mountaineering and woodsmanship experience. Join us as we discuss key topics on gear, understanding your environment, and being properly prepared to

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01:59:14

101. A Push To Save Washington Spring Bear Season

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2022/03/06

In this episode, I bring back Joel Swecker, Mike Herz, Beau Olson, and Skylar Masters as we make a final push to turn the Washington spring bear hunt back in the favor of hunters. WDFW Commissioner Jim Anderson joins us to offer his perspective as well. We talk about the current status, how we got here, and how we can turn it around. Please help Washington sportsmen! Action Items! Join Howl For Wildlife Add your comment for WDFW Email the Washington Commissioners before March 11th

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100. Divide and Conquer Series with Guy and Garrett

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2022/03/03

I'm not going to lie, I feel like I drank way too much whiskey in this episode. Guy Duplantier and Garrett Weaver join me this week to discuss the divisions of hunters, mainly around residents and non-residents. It's a lively discussion, and it's always good to get these friends of mine on the show! Guy and Garrett travel to hunt out-of-state each year, offering some interesting perspective on how hunters treat each other. Find them on Instagram! Western Contours On Point Podscast Show Sponsors and

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01:26:25

99. IDFG Commissioner Derick Attebury on HB-507

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2022/02/21

Idaho, like many states, has a long tradition and culture of hunting. Since 1938, rules and regulations pertaining to hunting have been decided by our fish & game commission to prevent politics from muddying up the waters. Until recently, most states have lived by this code. HB-507 is a legislative action brought forth by Idaho Rep. Mitchell that changes the rules on lighted nocks and mechanical broadheads. Regardless of how you feel about these two issues, we can all agree that allowing politics to

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01:32:46

98. Cries of the Savanna with Sue Tidwell

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2022/02/15

Sue Tidwell has journey to share, and not just to Africa. She brings the perspective of someone who experienced some reservation about hunting to someone who advocates for it because of the value to conservation she witnessed first hand. She has gone from a pro-wolf advocate to a person who understands the necessity of wolf management. She offers us a unique, hard-hitting take on how hunting in Africa can save the African wildlife and how this learned philosophy can apply to North America. I really

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02:32:36

97. The Science of Emotion: Washington State Spring Bear

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2022/02/09

We should expect to face a fight against anti-hunting organizations such as the Humane Society of the United States and PETA. But when the fight comes at us from our own wildlife agency commission, it brings it to a whole new level. That is what our friends in Washington are dealing with. In this episode, a passionate discussion ensues with return guests Mike Herz and Joel Swecker, who are joined by two new-to-the-show guests Skylar Masters and Beau Olsen. Sitting in the shop of BlackRiver

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01:29:54

96. Bugles, Gobbles, and Yip's with Dirk Durham

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2022/02/02

If you're a salty ol' Western Huntsman listener, you've heard Dirk on the show. Dirk has become someone that I'm proud to call a friend, and someone who inspires hunters far and wide to be better hunters, yet still have fun. Known best for his incredible elk calling/elk hunting skills, Dirk is just an all around great outdoorsman. His friendly nature and sense of humor feed the thousands of man-crushes on him to higher levels. After all, who wouldn't want to be more like The Bugler?!! In this

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01:36:41

95. As Luck Would Have It with Mike Costello

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2022/01/26

Mike Costello is a Northern California hunter and host of the Hunting Ain't Easy Podcast. He has been instrumental on the front lines of the fight for hunting's future. He has proven experience dealing with legislative issues and communicating with state wildlife agencies, and is willing to share that experience and knowledge to hunters everywhere. In this episode, we discuss his hunting background, some of his favorite hunting tips, bear hunting, deer hunting, and how hunters can better prepare

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01:45:49

94. John Stallone on Elk, Deer, and Hunting's Future

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2022/01/25

Most of you already know who John Stallone is. If you don't, you will now. At a young age, John's family moved from the New York City area to the wilds of Arizona. A passion for hunting began to grow in John and today, he shares his passion with hunting videos to guiding. Thousands of people of watched John tag out on western big game and he has a lot of information to share. He's no stranger to hunting, and far from stingy about helping others develop into skilled hunters. In this episode, we talk

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01:38:39

93. Seth Watts on Hunting and Taking Action

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2022/01/19

Seth is a well know and accomplished bear hunter out of Northern California. He's hunted bears and other species in multiple states and is heavily involved in the fight against the anti-hunting movement. On this episode, Seth drives up to a spot where he can glass for wildlife and record with little distraction, other than the geese honking in the background! We talk some hunting stories and share some tips, we discuss the current state of hunting and anti-hunter efforts, and have a great

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01:21:37

92. Howling Over Bear Hunts with Chris McKelvy

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2022/01/13

Chris McKelvy is a California hunter who I've been talking to for a while. He stays involved in the ever changing hunting landscape of the west and all the issues we face as hunters. With the anti-hunting movement, specifically the Humane Society of the United States, we can't afford to take our foot off the gas. The time is now, hunters are waking up everywhere and beginning to understand the necessity of erasing the state lines in our minds to come together and fight! Chris has some excellent

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01:11:49

91. Becoming a Backpack Hunter with Josh Kirchner

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2021/12/29

Josh Kirchner is a writer and a lifelong hunter. He cut his teeth hunting the diverse landscapes of Arizona, and has since hunted all over the American West. After writing articles for multiple publications and a blog about his hunting experiences, he made the call to write a book to help reduce the learning curve for new backpack hunters. His book, Becoming A Backpack Hunter, breaks down everything from gear selection to packing out meat, and you had best do yourself a favor and get you a copy! In

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02:04:58

90. Divide and Conquer Collaboration with Joe & Guy

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2021/12/16

Following up on the discussion I had with Guy Duplantier from Western Contours, we continue the conversation with Joe Giglia from ElkBros. These important topics are diving into the contentious debates currently being held throughout the hunting community. We talk about how hunters connect with non-hunters and even anti-hunters. We discuss how polarized the nation is and how that is reflected within the hunting space. Who is behind it? Is it a concerted effort from the anti-hunting community? And

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01:34:48

89. Spring Bear Dust-Up with Douglas Boze

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2021/12/08

Douglas Boze is a hunter, author, and active fighter in the State of Washington for our hunting rights. With the recent Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife decision from the commission to cancel the spring bear hunt, Douglas and I dive into how this happened, who the commission is, what anti-hunting organizations had a hand in it, and what you can do to help. As hunters, we can NOT let this stand! Douglas's book; The Ultimate Guide to Bear Hunting Douglas Boze on Instagram Email The

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88. Hunting Wolves with Tom Schneider

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2021/12/01

Tom Schneider from Stuck N The Rut joins me this week to discuss how he has mastered hunting wolves, and how you can too! This is a favorite topic of mine, Tom is an expert wolf hunter as well as an all around western hunter that we can all learn from. He has dedicated much of his season to pursuing wolves to do his part in wolf management. Wolves are way above the management population objectives in Idaho and Montana, and less than 1% of wolf hunters actually succeed. Tom wants to change this. As a

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