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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

01:00:16

222. Turkey Banquets and Twelve Month Hunting with...

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2025/05/06

Kevin Hardman is the Treasurer of the Idaho Panhandle Chapter for NWTF, a new chapter for the renowned National Wild Turkey Federation. He brings a lot to the table as we have a great conversation about his goal to hunt and kill something all twelve months of the year. So far, so good for 2025! We also discuss the upcoming NWTF banquet in Coeur d'Alene, ID in a few weeks, and why it's a great event to win a bunch of gear and rifles. Kevin is a friend and a great conversationalist for the show,

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01:11:26

221. Beyond the Field with Kevin Estela

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2025/04/23

One of my favorite hunting buddies, Kevin Estela, has knocked it out of the park again with another book, Beyond the Field. He joins me this week to discuss what people can expect in the book, some hunting adventures from last season, upcoming hunts and wilderness survival courses coming up, and lots more. It's always a great chat with Kevin. He is one of the top survival experts in the country and new and old hunters alike will get a lot out of his new book. Check it out in the links below! Kevin

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01:45:21

220. Western Gobblers and More with Todd Helmes

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2025/04/15

Todd Helmes is the Editor in Chief at Eastmans, host of the Wingmen Podcast, hunter, writer, family man and more! In this episode, Todd and I jump into Spring turkey hunting out West. We talk some access issues, calling in gobblers, deer hunting, elk hunting, outfitters versus DIY, and much more! Todd is a return guest to the show and just like last time, he doesn't disappoint! The Wingmen Podcast on Instagram Show Sponsors! Phelps Game Calls - The game call company of The Western

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02:34:54

School of September Gear Series with Guy Duplantier

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2025/04/03

Guy Duplantier is back! He is the host of the Western Contours Podcast, founder of Western Fly Covers and Western Hunt Fest, coach for ElkBros, and someone I consider a good friend. In this School of September installment, we go back to the gear series and discuss everything from bow setups to snacks in our packs. Guy has forgotten more about hunting gear than I'll ever know, so his insight into what gear performs the best is unmatched. We talk about where to spend money versus where to skimp, best

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01:38:50

School of September with Rob Gonzales and Jon Palmquist

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2025/03/25

The March installment of School of September is a must listen. My buddy, Jon Palmquist reached out to me and suggested I get his elk hunting mentor and friend, Rob Gonzales, on. He didn't disappoint. In this episode, Rob goes into some calling strategies never discussed before on the show. Things like how to call a bull back in after you maybe buggered him off, how he calls moving through the woods, and some unique calls to help get you a shot. It's a fantastic episode, Rob is an absolute animal in

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58:31

School of September Gear Series; The Daypack

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2025/03/18

Many of you asked, we listened. In this episode, as the first installment of the School of September Gear Series, I open up my daypack and walk you through the contents. I'm very much a minimalist when it comes to what I carry on the mountain, but there may be a few surprises in my pack that will be of interest to you. We are looking for more gear ideas to cover, specific to September archery elk. If you have one, send your idea to jim@thewesternhuntsman.com Enjoy! Show Sponsors! (All 100% Made in

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01:24:02

219. Wrestling Wolves and Lions with Josh Merschat

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2025/03/13

Josh Merschat is an outfitter, hunter, houndsman, husband, father, and former bull rider. He owns Waypoint Outfitters in Northwest Montana. In this episode, Josh and I try to make sense of how social media has impacted hunting. We discuss some outfitting and hunting topics. Josh tells some insane stories about how a wolf stole a pistol out of his hands and how he basically wrestled a mountain lion sliding down a hill. The stories are crazy! You won't want to miss this one. Josh is a beast on the

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01:28:38

218. Long Range Shooting with Jason Montagna

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2025/03/03

Jason Montagna is a hunter, custom rifle builder, and long range shooting instructor for Elk Creek Outfiftting in Northwest Montana. Article 4 Rifleworks is based out of North Idaho, check out the Instagram! Jason and I dig into what he considers long-range for hunters, where many hunters get it wrong, rifle and ammo types, ethics, and so much more. Jason is super insightful and I really enjoyed his common sense approach to what can be a very hot topic. We also discuss the upcoming long-range

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01:06:15

217. Moving Targets and Righteous Missions with Sam...

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2025/02/21

Sam Westfall is an Army veteran, serial entrepreneur, and competitive archer with a passion for community building and innovation. Leveraging decades of experience in hunting and shooting sports, Sam uses archery as a tool for therapy, empowerment, and connection, particularly within the military and veteran communities. Sam is also serving as an IVMF Bunker Labs Ambassador for 2025. Sam joins me this week to talk about Archery in Motion and the Valor Archery Challenge. Sam is on a mission to help

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01:27:37

216. Connecting God, Man, and Hunting with Pastor Jim...

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2025/02/12

Jim Webley is a husband, dad, hunting guide, and Pastor of Baptist Mountain Church in Noxon, MT. In fact, he's my Pastor! Jim joins me in The Broken Tines Studio this week for a deep conversation centered around the profound connection to God that hunting offers us. We discuss the state of our modern society, and what leads a man's soul to emptiness in a world full of convenience. We walk down a fairly philisophical path about the guidence God offers us, and how obvious it becomes as an outdoorsman

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01:46:08

School of September: Joe Giglia of Elk Bros

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2025/02/05

Thats right folks, School of September is back to kick the 2025 season off right! The legendary Joe Giglia joins me in this one. Joe is the foundational member of Elk Bros, hunting guide, educator, husband, father, coach, passionate elk hunter and best of all... A guy who's always willing to step up and share his 40 plus years of elk hunting experience to anyone wise enough to listen! We give it the School of September all by covering everything from locating elk, calling strategies, gear,

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57:30

215. The Past, Present, and Future of Hunting with...

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2025/01/29

Rob Yoder is a family man, builder, hunter, managing guide and outfitter with Elk Creek Outfitting. He's also one of the most talented all-around hunters I know. Tune in to a broad conversation about Rob's journey to mastering the Western hunt, how we maintain hunting for future generations, how hunting ties in to real wildlife management and conservation, and a few things you should know should you choose to hire an outfitter. Don't miss this episode! Rob is one of my favorite humans who puts

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01:37:28

214. Trapping, Hunting, Fishing with Steve Johnson

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2025/01/21

Steve Johnson is a return podcast guest and host of the Trapping, Hunting, Fishing (THF) Podcast. He's also a friend and hunting buddy of mine, and one of the better elk callers in September! In this episode, Steve and I dig deep into hunting strategies for elk, bear, and deer. We cover a ton of ground and even do some elk calling demos! Steve also shares his new venture as a podcast host and some of the content listeners can expect. We have a great all around hunting discussion and I'm sure you're

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01:34:34

213. Adam Grenda comes to The Broken Tines Studio!

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2025/01/13

Return guest, Adam Grenda, joins me this week in person here at the studio. Adam is a member of the Stuck N The Rut crew, a hunter, a pilot, family man, and spends most of his time cruising the backcountry of Alaska where he calls home. In this episode, we talk about all things Alaskan hunting, flying, leftist propaganda, dickbones, marriage, anti-hunters, and how YOU can enter for a chance to win some lifetime hunts through Elite Hunt Club! Visit the website to learn more... Adam is an absolute

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01:15:20

212. When a Hunt Comes Together with Luke Washington

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2025/01/07

Luke Washington is a hunter, writer, and director of digital and social media at Eastmans Publishing in Powell, WY. In this episode, Luke and I discuss everything from his position at Eastmans to his recent success on a Wyoming bighorn hunt. We talk about the impacts, good and bad, that social media has on hunting. Gear, hunting pressure, and cool past hunts are brought up. Then, we get to hear the story of his hunt for a bighorn sheep, a difficult tag he drew and worked his tail off to fill. It's

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01:48:58

111. 5 Year Western Huntsman Anniversary with Dirk...

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2024/12/24

Holy cow! I can't believe it's been 5 stinking years! This episode is presented ad free and with my friend and presonal favorite, Dirk Durham of Phelps Game Calls. We talk elk, calls, how seasons can differ year to year, bugling bulls, elusive whitetail, and celebrate The Western Huntsman's fifth year on the air! Dirk was the very first guest on this show, he was kind enough to join me this week as a tribute to the anniversary of a show I never dreamed would become what it is now. I appreciate

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01:16:26

210. An Unashamed American Hunter, Dan Pickar

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2024/12/19

Dan Pickar is an extreme bowhunter, writer, editor, video producer, and a perfect example of the grittiness of the true American hunter. He is on the full time staff at Eastmans Hunting so his life IS hunting. In this episode, Dan and I jump into the grizzly decision handed down recently, requiring the Feds to make a formal decision regarding the listing of griz in the lower 48. We discuss the root cause of emotionally charged animal activists, and even do a bit of a recap on his wild 2024 hunting

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01:08:05

209. Smooth Slicing Broadheads with Jeff and Ryan of...

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2024/12/12

Jeff Stringer and Ryan Corkwell, founders of Vantage Point Archery, are back again to join me on the show! In this episode we talk about the VPA difference and why these broadheads are the best on the planet. We dig into their commitment to American manufacturing and how that makes the VPA broadhead a no-brainer choice for American hunters. We talk deer and elk hunting, how the recent election results may improve their success, and some new, super secret broadhead products about to be unleashed into

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01:14:36

208. Montana Mule Deer with Rod Paschke

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2024/12/07

Rod Paschke is an outfitter, hunter, rancher, and an engaged outdoorsman in the great State of Montana. He serves on boards and councils for wildlife management, donating time and effort to the future of hunting and the animals we pursue. In this episode, we discuss topics around the state of mule deer. We talk about some of the challenges of perhaps the most iconic big game species of the American West. We dig into the details of proposals for possible changes to hunting seasons that are less

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01:19:08

207. The Never Ending Learning Curve of Elk Hunting...

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2024/11/27

Return guest Jaden Bales joins me this week and you don't want to miss this one. Jaden is a hunter, writer, guide, and owner of Hunts West, a hunting consulting outfit for the DIY non-resident hunter. In this episode, we talk about the endless learning and nuances that take place each year in the elk woods. This is probably a huge contributer to why so many of us are so drawn to it. Jaden also brings his experience as a Wyoming guide and hunter to the Eastman's MRS Wyoming articles that help both

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