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

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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!

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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

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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...

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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

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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...

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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

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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...

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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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01:15:04

206. Failing Forward with Andrew Tucker

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2024/11/14

My cousin Andrew joins me again this week for an episode recorded in person on my birthday. We talk about fail points in a hunt and making sure we learn something from each season to become better for next. It's a great discussion with whiskey flowing, and as is usual for us, we make fun of Democrats after their crushing defeat on Election Day. Andrew on Instagram Show Sponsors! Phelps Game Calls - The game call company of The Western Huntsman! https://phelpsgamecalls.com/ -Use Promo Code

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01:18:15

205. Turning Leftist... With a Bow and Whitetail Hunting

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2024/11/04

To my surprise, there has been a ton of interest in my journey of switching to a left-handed bow. Instead of answering messages, I put this episode together. After almost 20 years shooting my bow right-handed, I made the call to switch. I'm very much left-eyed dominant, right-handed, and have always lacked confidence in my ability with a bow. Unlike rifle shooting which I still do right-handed, something was off when it came to archery. I discuss the process, the switch, and the results. Then, I

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01:08:44

204. Unfinished Business with Kevin Estela

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2024/10/23

Kevin returns to Montana to join me in Idaho for a bear hunt. This business we left unfinished last June was nagging at both of us, and although we didn't find any bears worth shooting, it was an amazing time. In this episode, we recap the hunt, talk self reliance and how it ties into hunting, discussed some basic preparedness topics, and tease some courses we have in mind for next year. I always thoroughly enjoy having Kevin here for a hunt, his insight and character are educational and world

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01:27:56

203. Hunting and Ballots with Cable Smith

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2024/10/09

Cable Smith, host of the Lone Star Outdoor Show, hunter, family man, and a great mind to have on our side joins me this week from Texas. Cable and I discuss a few hunting adventures, then dive right into some hot political topics of the day. We talk about how the anti-hunting movement is a product of the political left and why hunters need to be not just aware, but involved in todays political issues. They effect all of us, and the future of hunting will be greatly impacted by what happens on

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01:08:58

202. School of October with Fonzy Haskell

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2024/10/02

Return guest and friend, Fonzy Haskell, joins me this week to talk October elk hunting! I've been kicking around the idea of doing a School of October to help out our rifle hunters out there. I couldn't think of anyone better to kick this off than Fonzy! He is a guide, lifelong hunter, Wyoming Native, and outfitting manager at one of the premier outfitters in Northeast Wyoming, Four Horse Outfitters. With most of the archery hunts coming to a close, it's time to focus on those rifle and muzzleloader

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02:07:57

School of September with Dirk "The Bugler" Durham

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2024/09/04

Well here we are! The final School of September episode of 2024! One of my favorite people, also a listener favorite, we close out this SOS season with none other than Dirk Durham. A man who needs little introduction, a dude that every hunter can learn from, and a guy I'm proud to call a friend. In this episode, Dirk and I dive into some "out-of-the-box" type calling techniques that can make a big difference on uncooperative bulls and bulls that get hung up out of range. Don't miss this episode

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01:29:55

School of September with Devan Reilly

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2024/08/21

Devan Reilly is a man blazing his own trail. He's a hunter, podcast host (Blazing Trails Podcast and Top Dog Hunt Podcast), and rodeo cowboy with a passion for pursuing elk with a trad bow. In this episode, Devan and I talk a bunch of elk strategy from calling to glassing to the differences between hunting with a compound bow and a trad. Devan is a wildly successful elk slayer and a committed steward to the art of archery hunting. I already know you guys are going to like him as much as I do! Devan

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02:01:42

School of September with Mike Edgehouse

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2024/08/15

Return guest, Mike Edgehouse, is a professor of anatomy and biology at Lewis Clark College, hunter, meat expert, mobile butcher, and founder of the Cutrite Mobile App that should live on every hunters phone. In this episode, Mike and I talk about all the things that happen AFTER you've notched a tag on an elk. You School of September Scholars have a higher chance of putting an elk on the ground, so I thought it prudent to continue the discussion on how to get the most out of your kill. From meat

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