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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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02:31:05

Non-Resident Hunt Panel

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2021/05/04

This episode series, Hunt Panel, is all about hunting as a non-resident. So many hunters build up in their mind the challenge of traveling to other states to hunt. We break down those mental barriers in this episode and describe everyones process, hopefully reducing the hurdle for folks who want to do it. I bring on Garrett Weaver, host of On Point with Garrett Weaver Podcast. Guy Duplantier, host of Western Contours Podcast. Logan Erdman, Ohio resident and knife maker. All three of these panelists

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02:18:47

Baiting Bears with Sarcasm

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2021/04/29

This week I have a couple legitimate bear hunters on to talk bear hunting. Tad Sherman and Jeff Morris have been hunting buddies for many years. Whether bears, deer, elk, and especially pronghorn, these two have been smacking game with their bows and notching tags with the best of them. On top of that, they exemplify the utmost standards of hunting ethics and mentorship. Their example has influenced many hunters throughout the west. Their willingness to share their vast bear hunting and baiting

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01:36:22

School of September with Zach Bowhay

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2021/04/25

We are SUPER excited to bring the first School of September Series of 2021! In this episode, I talk all things September elk hunting with Zach Bowhay. Zach is the founder of Hunt-DIY, Gear Editor at Western Hunter Magazine, and wildly successful elk hunter from Arco, ID. Zach brings decades of elk hunting experience to discuss cold calling strategies, cow calls, bugling, hunting different times of September, ethics, and much more! Check out Zach's platforms below! Hunt DIY Youtube Hunt_DIY on

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02:11:24

Woodsmanship and Hunting with Garrett Weaver

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2021/04/21

On Point With Garrett Weaver Podcast host, Garrett Weaver, joins me in this discussion to talk woodsmanship. In the constant quest of hunting success, woodsmanship is a topic I feel many hunters fail to grasp the importance of. It is the ingredient that gets the least attention, and that's a mistake. We both define woodsmanship in our own way, and talk about how to become a better woodsman. Garrett is articulate, experienced, and super insightful on this topic and you won't want to miss this

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01:35:50

A Bold Proposal Explained with Congressman Mike Simpson

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2021/04/13

The contentious issue of Idaho salmon has been going on for decades. In this episode, I am joined by Congressman Mike Simpson of Idaho. Recently, he put out the Energy and Salmon Concept, essentially another proposal to remove the dams on the Lower Snake River in Idaho to save wild salmon. The difference between this proposal versus past proposals is how comprehensive it is in terms of dealing with each objection that has always brought past proposals to a stand still. We discuss why the Congressman

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02:56:13

Season Prep Panel Discussion

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2021/04/06

On this episode, I borrowed a panel discussion from Western Contours which I was on a few weeks ago. We talk about different ways that we all prep for season. We discuss bows, arrows, and other gear. We also talk strategies and methods that we can do to make us more successful in the field. Whats interesting with this episode is how different many of us are in our technical aptitude and attitudes, yet achieve similar results in the field. Enjoy! Show Sponsors and Promo Codes! SKRE Gear - High octane

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01:25:18

The Science of Deer with Jim Heffelfinger

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2021/03/31

Consistent with the idea of this show, this episode is all about learning about the wild game we hunt. Jim Heffelfinger, AKA Jim.Deere, is one of the world's leading experts on America's favorite game species, deer! Jim is currently the Wildlife Science Coordinator for the Arizona Game & Fish. He has made a career and a huge impact in the wildlife management space. He's also an author, writing an insanely popular must-have book for all hunters called "Deer of the Southwest." Jim serves as chairman

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01:31:59

Snitches get Stitches

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2021/03/23

This week we're doing something new, I was able to connect with Nate Summers and Dan Gardoqui whom are both survival instructors, authors, and naturalists. Specifically, we discuss the relationship between humans and nature, then some basic bird language details that may surprise many hunters as to how helpful it could be to know. Don't miss this episode, you will get a TON of great information out of it! Nate's platform, Primalnate.com and Dan's leadwithnature.com offer more detail into this

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23:19

Welcome, Tactacam!

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2021/03/22

In this bonus episode, I introduce the newest full-show sponsorship, Tactacam! After using the Tactacam products to film hunts over the last year, it made perfect sense to begin a new partnership with them. I discuss what show sponsorships actually mean, and the full Tactacam lineup of products. From the 5.0 action cam to the Reveal CellCam, I give the low-down to the innovative products this dynamic company offers. For anyone interested in self-filming your hunts and capturing some serious POV

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46:19

The Return of Doug Fluty With a Y

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2021/03/16

In this part two of ol' Doug Fluty, we discuss how this winter has treated Doug and everything he's gone through since we last spoke. From getting banned from Walmart to being denied as a contestant on The Bachelorette, we get caught up. Then we switch gears and dive into some solid gold hunting tips that every hunter can learn from. How to enhance your hunting fitness with beer and smokes, cow calling bull elk, backcountry nutrition, and for the first time ever, Doug Fluty's turkey calling tips

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44:47

Learning How To Learn To Hunt

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2021/03/10

If you're someone interested in getting into hunting, there is a lot of terrible advice out there. Between the heavy flow of marketing to folks with bad attitudes, many new hunters get caught up in the wrong areas of focus. In this episode, I put all that aside and focus on a three-pronged approach that will effectively teach any new hunter the proper way to learn how to hunt. This is not a How-To on hunting, it's a How-To on learning to hunt. Focusing on the three aspects of this strategy;

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01:25:59

Wilderness Athlete with Kevin Guillen

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2021/03/10

Wilderness Athlete is one of the oldest supplement companies out there. I bring Kevin Guillen, Director of Marketing, on for a discussion about how these hunting specific supplements can help western hunters everywhere. We discuss him growing up hunting waterfowl in California, his time spent with the fish & game agency, living and hunting in Arizona, coues deer hunting, elevation sickness, different supplements for different people, the 28 day reboot, Jim losing weight by cutting toenails, Kevin's

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01:26:40

Antler Fever with Bone-A-Fide Antlers

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2021/03/02

Ron Hulse owns Bone-A-Fide Antlers out of Buhl, ID. As a lifelong shed hunter and fanatic about antlers, Ron shares his knowledge, experience, and passion with antler sheds. We talk shed hunting ethics and responsibility, how shed hunting has changed over the years, tips on being a better shed hunter, and using dogs to find sheds. Ron buys antlers from all over and manufactures them into healthy dog chews called BuckeyBites which have proven to be popular products for dog owners everywhere. We also

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01:14:26

Meateater and Phelps Make a Deal

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2021/02/23

Jason and Dirk from Phelps Game Calls join me this week to discuss the new acquisition of Phelps Game Calls by the hunting powerhouse, Meateater. We discuss the story behind how this new partnership came about, what Phelps Game Calls will look like in the future, and how both Jason and Dirk feel about this new venture. Two hunting brands unite, Dirk learns when he can be nude in the Meateater employee handbook, Phelps Game Calls gets a new theme song in a rap version, we learn about Costco salmon

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01:37:59

Bear Hunting with Jess Gahan of Bait Em 907

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2021/02/18

Jess Gahan, owner of Bait Em 907, has forgotten more about bear hunting than I'll ever know. In this episode, we talk all about bear hunting from baits, barrel set ups, how to approach your stand, different scents and attractants, and other overall bear hunting strategies. If you're nutty about spring bear season, this is not an episode you'll want to miss! We also discuss trapping lures and even some bear calling... Bait Em 907 is an Alaskan based company that serves bear hunters everywhere. These

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01:16:48

No Time For A Victory Lap with Bill Gaines

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2021/02/09

Bill Gaines of Gaines & Associates has 30 years of experience as an advocate and lobbyist for hunting. Bill has a ton of knowledge on the bear ban bill out of California as well as a several other anti-hunting legislative goals. Bill is well-versed in hunting advocacy and always willing to stand up for hunters. We talk about the recent bear hunting ban, and why it's too early to take a victory lap. We discuss what hunters can do to help stop the spread of anti-hunting legislation in any state. Also

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02:02:11

EP57: The 6th Sense of Big Game with Alex Wagner

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2021/02/03

My guest this week is the Region 4 Director of Idaho State Bowhunters, Alex Wagner. We discuss how hunting has evolved, ethical concerns, poaching, archery hunting, noticing the 6th sense of elk and deer when they're close, the future of hunting, and lots of other conversational banter! Alex is a passionate archery hunter who is keen on the value of passing down hunting traditions and lessons that many new hunters can learn from. He is quick to share tips, help others, and always good for a hunting

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39:33

A Full Bear Hunting Ban, and How to Prevent It

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2021/01/30

On what planet do we live on???? California Democrat Senator Scott Wiener has decided that California residents no longer have the right to hunt. This bigotry affects more than just California resident hunters, it spills into other states and sets a very dangerous precedence. We must prevent it! Take action now, join the fight. If we don't prevent this, who will?? Sign the petition against the bear hunting ban here Email Krista Pfefferkorn, Chief of Staff to Scott Wiener

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02:05:52

How to Achieve Hunting Goals with Michael Batease

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2021/01/26

Michael joins me this week to talk about the right way to set hunting goals. We talk about setting a goal, maybe a bull elk for example, and then reverse engineering your goal to develop the milestones to track as you get closer to season. This is a proven hunting goal technique that will up your chances of notching your big game tags in 2021! Plus tons of other hunting banter that is consistent when Michael and I enjoy when we get together! Elk Calling Academy SPONSOR DISCOUNTS! Phelps Game Calls:

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21:59

Bonus Episode! Bow Strings, Tune-Ups, and Bow Shops!

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2021/01/23

Eric Warren is an expert and owner of Westwood Archery in Rathdrum, ID. As part of our new bonus series, we connect to talk about bow maintenance, tune ups, when it's time to replace strings, and how to pick a bow shop. If you're in North Idaho, check them out below! Westwood Instagram Westwood Facebook Westwood Website Email me at jim@thewesternhuntsman.com Enjoy!

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