Sportsmen"s Empire - Western Big Game Hunting - Podcasts

00:51:44

Western Rookie - Long Time Antelope Tags

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2026/10/02

Dan and Ken sit down to tackle the nuances of Alberta antelope hunting, from pre-hunt prep to field execution. After tagging out early this season, Ken shifts his focus to helping his niece harvest a buck. He shares insights from his trip—including setting up his SUV as a mobile base camp, using the iHunter app to scout and secure land permissions, and adjusting his size expectations on the ground. The pair also explore critical hunting tactics, including navigating the rut, understanding antelope

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01:06:58

Hunting Gear Podcast - Made In The U.S.A.

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2026/10/02

On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan re-joins Jacob Coons for a candid look at "Made in the USA" hunting gear. Does where your gear is manufactured actually drive your purchasing decisions, or does it all come down to price tag and performance?The guys unpack price points across major gear categories, test the durability argument, and confront common manufacturing stereotypes head-on. Plus, Dan and Jacob share their own personal philosophies on gear selection and discuss whether domestic

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00:43:16

Hound Dog Network - Instinct, Anticipation & Tree...

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2026/10/02

How does your hound know you're going hunting before you've even said a word?In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of hound intuition and the patterns dogs pick up from us every day. From the moment we turn the light on or not. My hounds recognize a familiar sequence of cues that tells them exactly what's coming next.We talk about aggression at the tree. Can it be fixed and trusted when you’re an hour out.IG - heathhyatt147FB Heath HyattYoutube - Heath HyattSend your stories or

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01:09:20

Huntavore - Goin’ on a Bear Hunt with Mitch Shirk

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2026/10/01

This week on Huntavore, Nick welcomes back good friend Mitch Shirk of the Pennsylvania Woodsman Podcast to talk about an exciting upcoming adventure: Nick's first-ever black bear hunt. What started as a long-standing invitation from Mitch has finally come together, and the two break down what listeners can expect from a New Jersey bear hunting experience.The conversation begins with plenty of campfire humor, including stories about hunting trophies, taxidermy negotiations with spouses, and the

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01:12:23

Pennsylvania Woodsman - Stop Overthinking Your...

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2026/09/30

In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by Josh Craig of Western Hunter 101 to talk about taking the intimidation out of planning a western hunt. Growing up in the Midwest, Josh spent years dreaming about hunting elk and other western game but assumed those adventures required a guide, a pile of money, or knowledge he simply didn't have. Eventually, he realized the biggest thing holding him back was getting started. That experience ultimately led to Western Hunter 101 and a

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00:36:48

Hound Dog Network - Doing it Right

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2026/09/23

Sometimes the lessons that stick with us the longest are the ones we learn without realizing it.As a kid, I spent weekends rebuilding a crosstie wall that was good enough in my eyes. At the time, it was just extra work that didn't need to be done—lifting, stacking, lining things up, and making sure each tie was where it needed to be. Looking back, though, that wall taught me something that applies just as much to hound training today.IG - heathhyatt147FB Heath HyattYoutube - Heath HyattSend your

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01:45:30

Pennsylvania Woodsman - Bear Camp BS: Scouting....

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2026/09/23

In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch sits down with returning guest Jason Miller of JMiller Custom Calls to kick off another New Jersey black bear season. The conversation starts beneath the mount of Jason’s biggest bear yet—a massive bruin estimated around 600 pounds live weight and now in the Boone and Crockett record book. Jason tells the full story of a hunt he almost didn’t go on, from reluctantly climbing into a stand late in an extended season to watching the bear work toward

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00:37:09

Hound Dog Network - Lasts

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2026/09/18

A final hunt with that certain hound can carry a strange weight. You may not realize you're experiencing the last time you'll walk that trail, sit against that tree, hear them strike and tree. At the time, it can feel like just another morning in the woods, just another hunt. But every once in a while, there's a hunt that becomes something bigger than the hunt itself. A good hound may only be with us for a short period of time, but the impression they leave can last a lifetime.IG - heathhyatt147FB

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00:54:44

Western Rookie - 20 Years Of Elk Hunting

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2026/09/18

Elk hunting is not about luck—it is about putting yourself in the right 200-yard bubble at the right time, with enough days left to make the moment count. Tim Kent breaks down nearly two decades of hard-earned lessons chasing elk from the East, including the mistakes that cost him bulls, the calling mistake that instantly blew up a setup, and why his biggest breakthrough came from learning where elk actually live instead of where he hoped they would.Dan Johnson and Tim dig into the obsession that

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00:57:38

Hunting Gear Podcast - From The Vault 2019: What's In...

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2026/09/11

What actually stays in your pack when it’s time to hunt whitetails? On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan and Bob do a complete gear dump for the fall season. From grunt tubes and scent control to bow ropes and screw-in steps, if it takes up space in their packs, it’s getting talked about.Join the conversation on the Sportsmen's Empire Facebook and Instagram pages, or connect with Nine Finger Chronicles and Hybrid Outdoors. Let us know what gear never leaves your pack! Hosted by

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00:57:57

Western Rookie - Elk Success In Harsh Conditions

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2026/09/11

Colorado just changed the elk hunting game—and the next round of regulations could reshape how residents and non-residents chase tags, points, and opportunity. If you hunt the West, this is the kind of episode that can save you years of confusion and help you make smarter decisions before the 2028 changes take effect.Dan Johnson sits down with Colorado hunter Adam Parr to break down what is really happening with the state’s draw system, why archery tags went from over-the-counter to draw for

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00:36:01

Hound Dog Network - Firsts

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2026/09/09

Every houndsman remembers his first.Your first dog.The first time you heard a hound open on a track.The first time you followed that voice through the dark.The first time you walked up to a tree with the game in it.The first dog that really meant something to you.But some of the best firsts come later.The first time your son or daughter hears a hound open.The first time they grab the lead.The first time they walk into a tree and realize what this life is all about.Those are the moments that stick

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01:07:29

Pennsylvania Woodsman - Does Your Gun Actually Like...

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2026/09/09

In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitchell is joined by Ryan Burnett of Pattern Pros to talk about one of the most overlooked pieces of hunting preparation—actually knowing how your gun and ammunition perform together. Ryan explains how Pattern Pros grew from a frustrating day of shotgun patterning into a way for hunters to test multiple loads without buying full boxes of ammunition that may not work well in their gun. The guys walk through the process of properly patterning a shotgun at

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00:39:46

Hunting Gear Podcast - Nested Treestand Systems

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2026/09/04

Episode DescriptionThe best mobile hunting systems do one thing - they disappear into the hunt. Nested Tree Stand Systems is built around that idea, and Gabe Denzine explains why this brand was designed from the ground up for hunters who pack in, climb once, and want every piece of gear to work together.Gabe and Dan unpack how Nested grew out of a real problem: the clunky, cobbled-together setup so many hunters have been forced to live with. Instead of making another generic add-on to an existing

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00:41:17

Huntavore - If You Give Huntavore A Fish…

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2026/09/03

Nick opens with a personal update on the shift from summer chaos into early fall hunting season, then moves into two connected stories about wild game, generosity, and community. He reflects on being gifted Great Lakes salmon and lake trout, turning part of it into smoked jerky, and how that exchange strengthened a friendship. He also previews an upcoming New Jersey black bear hunt and a new venison donation project that uses hunters’ harvests to help feed others.Key Topics Balancing school,

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01:09:37

Western Rookie - Mule Deer Foundation: State Of The...

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2026/09/03

Mule deer are still the vanishing icon of the West, and if you care about public land hunting, this conversation explains exactly why. Greg Sheehan, CEO of the Mule Deer Foundation, lays out the hard truth behind the decline, what changed after the mule deer heyday, and what hunters and conservation groups are doing right now to turn it around. Greg brings a rare perspective to the problem. He’s spent decades on both sides of wildlife management, from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources to the

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00:34:25

Hound Dog Network - The Morning Of The Switch

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2026/09/02

Sometimes a race doesn’t go according to plan—and sometimes it's an even bigger surprise at the end.In this episode, we take a look back on a race when the hounds made a switch in mid-race, something we never knew about until just before dark when we corralled a giant in the rocks. It’s the kind of chase that reminds you why these moments stick with you: the chase, the instincts, the adrenaline, and the surprise waiting at the end. What started as one race quickly turned into a story worth

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01:26:48

Deep In The Hunt Of Texas - Ballistics Podcast

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2026/08/27

This episode is a high-energy college football and Cowboys roundtable, with the group arguing through Big 12 and SEC team projections, hot-seat coaches, Heisman/National Championship picks, and the Cowboys’ outlook for the season. The conversation is funny, opinionated, and heavily Texas-focused, with lots of rivalry banter and bold predictions. Timestamps (00:00) Hunters Extravaganza recap and the audio meltdown (01:18) Introducing the panel and resetting after Jeff’s connection issues (03:06)

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01:07:40

Western Rookie - Crossover: Mule Deer & Whitetails

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2026/08/27

Western Kansas can make you a better hunter - or break your ego fast. Travis Glassman reveals how he consistently patterns mature whitetails and mule deer in one of the toughest, flattest, most overlooked deer countries in the West.Dan Johnson and Travis catch up after years apart, and the conversation quickly turns into a sharp, practical breakdown of what it really takes to hunt a landscape where deer numbers are down, cover is limited, and every move matters. From chronic wasting disease and

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00:39:52

Hound Dog Network - When To Call It A Day: Enough Is...

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2026/08/26

How do you know when it’s time to call it a day? After multiple dumps, long hours in the woods, and one blown track after another ending without success, every hound hunter eventually faces that decision.In this episode, we talk about the reality of tough hunts—the frustration, the exhaustion, and the temptation to keep pushing when the woods just aren’t giving it up. Sometimes the best decision isn’t another drop; it’s loading the dogs, heading home, and living to hunt another night. IG -

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