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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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Ep. 250 | Tattoos and Bowhunting with Nate Davenport

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2026/02/10

Nate Davenport is a well-known tattoo artist, archery expert, and a solid hunter. I'm proud to call him a friend! In his third appearance on the show, Nate comes all the way to my place in Montana to do some tattoo work for me, and it just made sense to jump on and record an episode! We talk about archery stuff, bowhunting, his work with Backwoods Composites, the Bison Shoot event coming up, and hostile vegans mistaking themselves as morally superior humans. As always with Nate, it's a great

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Ep. 240 | Rifle Season with Pat Kelly

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2026/02/03

My new friend, Pat Kelly, is a Hollywood screenwriter, family man, fisherman, hunter, Colorado land owner, and now, a novelist. In this episode, Pat joins me to discuss his new book, Rifle Season. I just finished reading it and it's the kind of thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat, especially if you love to hunt like I do! We talk about the book, the characters, his experience in the mountains of Colorado, the debate between hunters and anti-hunters, and lots more! Pat does a great

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Quick Shots with Jim: Hunter Instincts

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2026/01/29

Do you have sharp instincts as a hunter? Nobody starts out with them. In this Quick Shot episode, we discuss what hunting instincts are and how to develop them. Have a Quick Shot topic idea? email jim.huntsman@eastmans.com Jim on Instagram Show Sponsors! Phelps Game Calls - The game call company of The Western Huntsman! https://bit.ly/PhelpsGameCalls-Eastmans -Use Promo Code "Huntsman10" for 10% off! Leupold Optics- Over 100 years of American-made optics such as scopes, binos, spotters, range

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01:57:49

Ep. 248 | Skills over Gear with Aron Snyder

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2026/01/28

Aron Snyder of Born Primitive Outdoors returns to the show this week for a great conversation. Aron needs no introduction, he's been a leader in the hunting community for many years and I've always respected his fearless authenticity. In this episode, we not only touch on topics from gear to developing hunting skills to wilderness survival, we also find out on the internet that Aron supposedly died a few months ago, which was a shocking revelation for both of us. Clearly, if it says it online, it

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Quick Shots with Jim: The Truth About Mountain Lions

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2026/01/22

In this Quick Shots episode, we're talking about mountain lions. What do they eat, how many ungulates do they kill, what kills the most, and where fatal attacks take place. Just the facts in this one, good information for all outdoorsmen! jim.huntsman@eastmans.com Show Sponsors! Phelps Game Calls - The game call company of The Western Huntsman! https://bit.ly/PhelpsGameCalls-Eastmans -Use Promo Code "Huntsman10" for 10% off! Leupold Optics- Over 100 years of American-made optics such as scopes,

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01:29:38

Ep. 247 | Bowhunting with TouLou with Jake and Trevor

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2026/01/20

Jake Anderson and Trevor Anderson are the founders of TouLou Broadheads, an American sourced and made single bevel broadhead that packs a punch. In this episode, we talk about mechanicals versus fixed, bowhunting elk and deer, the three critical factors that make their broadhead as lethal as it is, and why manufacturing in America is important. I really enjoyed having Jake and Trevor on the show, this is what American ingenuity looks like! TouLou Broadheads Website TouLou on Instagram Show

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Quick Shots with Jim: Mock Whitetail Scrapes for...

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2026/01/15

I wanted to share with you guys how I have killed some great whitetail bucks, consistently, many years running. Not only have I done this, but my daughters kill great bucks every year and so do my hunting clients. The reason a whitetail mock scrape is so effective out West is because not many people bother to take the time to do it. However, since you're reading this and listening to the show, you're clearly interested in above average hunting results! Whitetail mock scrapes are the way. Listen in

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Ep 246 | Bowhunting Caribou in Greenland with Matt...

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2026/01/13

Meet Matt Schoeller, a Colorado bowhunter, business owner, Dad, Husband, and Caribou guide in Greenland! I came across a post of Matt's on Instagram and couldn't figure out how I didn't know him, and knew he would be a great fit on the show. In this episode, Matt talks to us about bowhunting as a lifestyle, getting permission to hunt from landowners, bowhunting antelope, a life altering hunt for caribou with his Dad and brother in Greenland, and how that materialized to him becoming a guide for

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245. Quick Shots with Jim: Using Crowded Units to...

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2026/01/07

In Quick Shots with Jim, episode 2, I break down my strategy to utilize the crowds in high pressure units to my advantage. Due to where I guide, if the unit gets overly crowded, I don't have the luxery of taking my hunters to other units where we are not licensed to guide in. We have to work around the crowds, and thats exactly what we do. Learn how to get away from the vast numbers of weekend warrior hunters and thrive in even the most crowded units. Its not rocket science, but there are a few key

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01:35:48

Ep. 244 | Western Hunting Skills Going East with...

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2026/01/06

Jordan Breshears returns to The Western Huntsman to talk elk, muleys, and even Pennsylvania whitetail! Jordan is a staffer at Eastmans and one heck of a bowhunter. He has a unique job in which he is able to travel and hunt all across the lower 48. After a fantastic mule deer hunt in Wyoming, Jordan heads to Pennsylvania for work and gets himself a whitetail tag. We talk about how he went into an unknown area, built some relationships with landowners, and proved his keyed in Western hunting skills

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Ep. 243 | Quick Shots with Jim

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2026/01/06

Welcome to the new Quick Shots with Jim series! These new bonus episodes are in addition to our regular long form interviews. All about hunting, whether tactics or politics, this series will be adding an episode each week that is short and to the point. This week, we kick it off with understanding that what you may have learned as a kid, may not necessarily be true and could even be holding you back as a hunter. Break that cycle TODAY! I spent years pursuing animals based on bad information I was

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Ep 242 | Battling a Brown Bear with Tyler Johnson

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2025/12/24

Tyler Johnson grew up on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. He's no stranger to brown bears and wild places. A little over a year ago, however, on a backcountry black bear hunt with his Dad, they surprised a bedded brown bear and she predictably came at them. In this episode, you're going to hear the full story of survival and ways you can prevent this from happening to you. I always find these kinds of stories to be super important for all of us. Tyler is an experienced outdoorsman, and his Dad a

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Ep. 241 | Muley Strategies and Big Bulls with Tom...

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2025/12/10

Stuck N The Rut's Tom Schneider returns to the show this week and as always, it's a solid episode! Tom is a master mule deer, elk, and wolf hunter who always brings his A-Game to any hunt, and every podcast he does with me. In this episode, Tom and I recap an exceptional hunting season he had. We discuss some wildlife management issues. I hammer the road hunters again and Tom shares some perspective on hunter involvement in management decisions. We cap the episode with Tom sharing some tips and

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Ep. 240 | Pursuing Predators with Corey Groff

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2025/12/03

Corey Groff is the new host of Eastman Hunting Journal's "Predator Pros" podcast, where they discuss the critical importance of predator management through hunting. Corey shares his extensive background in predator hunting and we discuss his evolved motivation toward conservation, the substantial impact of predation on wildlife, and the importance of hunter involvement in managing predators like wolves and coyotes. Enjoy this great conversation with Corey and I, and make sure to like and subscribe

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Ep. 239 | Elk Stories, Failure Points, and Good Gear

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2025/11/24

This week, I jump on and record a solo episode, a sort of recap on this season since the beginning of September. I haven't spent much time in civilization the last few months so I'm able to share some good stories and lessons learned between hunting and guiding. It's been one heck of a year! Also, I finish the episode with a little gear talk and stuff that really excelled this season for me. Maybe some Christmas ideas for the hunters in your life. Jim@thewesternhuntsman.com The Western Huntsman

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Ep. 238 | Yukon Moose and Hunting Etiquette with Dirk...

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2025/11/11

Dirk Durham is the Marketing Manager for Phelps Game Calls, Elk Hunting YouTube sensation, and someone I consider a close friend! Dirk joins me this week to tell the wild story of his Yukon moose hunt with Jason Phelps. We do a little season recaps, elk hunting, bad etiquette on the mountain from other hunters, running into Doug Fluty on in the elk woods, and getting older as we both are. As usual, Dirk was awesome, full of wisdom and humor, and we had a great chat. Check it out anywhere podcasts

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Ep. 237 | The Draw with Jordan Christensen

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2025/11/06

This week, meet Jordan Christensen from The Draw. We discuss the complexities of western tag applications, noting the constantly evolving process with year-round deadlines and various state changes, which necessitates services like "the draw" to help manage applications and prevent costly mistakes. Jordan detailed the draw's mission to help people hunt out west as often as they desire by leveraging application processes and offering two plan options: the non-floated plan with a service fee per

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01:09:30

Ep. 236 | Bowhunting Whitetail in November with Jason...

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2025/10/30

Jason Wilson is a hunter with insane amounts of bowhunting experience for rutting whitetail. He's a business guy, political influencer, and all around big personality, I really liked getting to know him! In this episode, we dive into rutted whitetail and bowhunting. Jason drops some fantastic hunting tips and shooting techniques to help us all do better in the field. He brings his Georgia whitetail and international bowhunting experience to the table, it makes for a great episode. Can't wait to

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EP 235: Mule Deer and More with Fonzy Haskell and...

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2025/10/15

I just got home from hunting mule deer in Wyoming with Fonzy Haskell of Four Horse Outfitters and Brandon Mason of Eastmans. What a heck of a hunt! We sat down to record a great episode, it’s a good one… In this episode, we discuss Fonzy’s appointment to the Wyoming Fish & Game Commission, and what he hopes to achieve. We talk mule deer management. Brandon, as always, brings his A-game and perspective to some tougher topics. We share some laughs about our recent hunt together and have an all

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01:17:48

Ep. 234 | September Dreams with Kurt Stick

The Western Huntsman Podcast ·

2025/10/08

Kurt Stick and I have been buddies for a while, mostly on the dot coms. I’ve always known he was a solid hunter, and this year he proved it again with an over 320” solo bull! In this episode, Kurt tells the story of how he worked his way into archery range on a great bull this season. There are plenty of lessons to be had in this one, Kurt is a one of kind personality and I know you guys are going to like him as much as I do! Show Sponsors! Phelps Game Calls - The game call company of The

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