The Rich Outdoors

Today is an epic podcast with another under the radar killer in Wyoming. Stephen Rosso straight up gets after it in the backcountry with a pile of elk and deer to show for it. When Wyoming announced that they were planning to wipe out the Mountain Goats that were threating the Bighorns in the Teton Range Stephen threw his name in the hat. This hunt was no walk in easy picking, with very few goats even out of the park odds on this hunt were some of the lowest out there. Call it luck or skill Stephen turned up a great billy before the season and the hunt turned out to be one that he will not soon forget. Huge shout out to Phelps game calls, makers of the finest elk calls out there and to Backcountry Fuel Box for making this podcast happen. Stephen is actually a subscriber of the box and has been since day one. We got to talking after the podcast and he was telling me how much he loves getting the box every month. We just shipped out a pile of August boxes but we do have a few leftover boxes so if you sign up for a subscription now we will ship you out an August Box right away and you will get your September Box on the September 20th. Also, we are giving away a Phelps Unleashed Tube and two elk reeds every week on my The Weekly Bugle, my weekly email about what I am up, to the gear I am testing, or probably most popular what songs I am listening to. So if you want to win some free Phelps calls and get a short, sweet, to the point email about what I am up to, sign up for The Weekly Bugle and therichoutdoors.net/bugle Show Notes:  Introduction & Background – 0:04:07 Scouting with Overlapping Deer & Elk Tags – 0:17:32 Wyoming Non-Res Wilderness Restrictions – 0:24:16 Scouting with an October Muley Tag – 0:27:32 Stephen’s Unlimited Goat Hunt – 0:31:41 After the Kill & the Pack Out – 1:01:10 Worried About Grizzlies? – 1:08:24 Pack Animals vs. Boots – 1:15:19 Advice for Backcountry Hunting – 1:21:47 Stephen’s Instagram – 1:30:04

Finding human gravesites, plane wrecks, and getting your deer stolen from a grizzly is just a few of the epic stories in today’s podcast with one of the most badass guests I have had on in a long time. My favorite guests are always people who have lived a lot of life, today’s guest meets that criteria and then some. Jon Chatelain (@jonnyhunt) is a Tatto artist from the Salt Lake area that just happens to be a badass hunter who spends a ton of his off time in the mountains. Every once in a while you meet someone who just seems to have been through a lot more random life experiences than one would think was normal, Jon is that guy. On top of the random crazy life experience and purchasing of human body parts, Jon is also a great hunter and has one hell of an epic hunt from last year that envolves killing a giant buck and point-blank range. You aren’t going to want to miss this one! Show Notes:  Introduction – 0:04:09 From Traps to Tatts – 0:07:32 Advice to Younger Self – 0:18:48 Into the Backcountry – Grizzly Country – 0:21:29 Jon’s Plane Crash – 0:28:46 Jon Got Yogi Bear’d – 0:34:12 Jon’s Muzzleloader Trophy – 0:42:23 Talking with Non-Hunters in the Shop – 0:55:51 Stumbling Upon a Grave – 0:59:41 Find Jon For a Tattoo & Social Media – 1:11:47 This episode is brought to you by Maven Optics. Maven is an optics company that is redefining the optics industry. I have been running Maven optics for going on 3 years now and I can’t speak highly enough about them. This is glass that is right there with the highest level European glass companies for way cheaper. This is why they say Maven is redefining the optics category. You guys are probably familiar with direct to consumer type models as more and more companies are building their business this way. Essentially they are cutting out the middle man and the big box stores and because of this Maven can create a product at the highest level and be considerably cheaper than any other brand because they aren’t paying salespeople. The other really cool feature of this model of business is that they can also offer an endless amount of custom options. You can actually go to Mavenbuilt.com and build your bino’s to fit you personally. With thousands of options and camp patterns, you can customize your bino’s to you. I personally run the B.2 in 11×45 and freaking love this set of bino’s. I highly recommend you check them out and I really can’t see why anyone would spend the thousand + extra dollars on a pair of swaro’s. Personally, I would rather support a small-town Wyoming company. Check them out at Mavenbuilt.com and use code “TRO-GIFT” at check out to get a free gift with your purchase. Also if you haven’t yet check out the podcast I did with Brendon, one of the founders. That’s episode 360 where we talk a lot about entrepreneurship and how Maven got started This episode is brought to you by On X maps the most trusted maps for public/private mapping and one of the single most important tools in my toolbox. I use On X constantly for everything from scouting to in the field. If you don’t have an On X membership you are missing out big time. In fact On X just keeps upping the value, with even more awesome features coming out. They just launched new waypoint icons as well as new colors. This is huge for me because if your On X account looks anything like mine there is about a million little red markers. I have now been going through and updating colors to show different things like potential scouting spots, access points, water locations,

Welcome to the podcast, today I am joined by my buddy Brad Brooks of Argali Outdoors. In this episode, Brad and I chat about our parallel lives of living with newborns and the anticipation of the upcoming season. As always when Brad and I get to chatting we end up talking a lot about entrepreneurship and balancing work and hunting. Brad is a big rock climber and we dive into the parallel of pushing yourself in the backcountry and in other outdoor sports. I always enjoy chatting with Show Notes:  Introduction – 0h 3m 36s Upcoming Hunts as a New Father – 0h 23m 29s Prioritizing – 0h 30m 2s Preparing & Creating Time – 0h 40m 29s The Entrepreneur Label & What is Success – 0h 50m 4s The Backlash of Informative Content – 0h 57m 42s Brad’s Caribou Hunt & New Film – 1h 8m 33s Upcoming Mule Deer Hunts – 1h 16m 25s Why Film & What’s the Goal – 1h 18m 4s Closing Thoughts – 1h 27m 5s

Welcome to the podcast and a special one at that. I’m not going to waste any time and just jump right into it today. This podcast is Call companion episode. It is designed so that you can call alongside and practice some of your elk calls on your way to work or wherever you practice your calls and drive your significant other crazy. This podcast is 100% in thanks to Phelps Games Calls and in fact, the star of the show is Dirk Durham an excellent caller and not even too bad of a person either. Like I said this podcast is set up so that you can practice various calls right alongside Dirk with pauses for you to call in between his calls. Hit save to favorites on this podcast and try and practice every day if you can. Again huge thank you to Phelps Game Calls the best elk calls out there in my opinion. Grab your self some new calls this year and enjoy free shipping when you use the TRO code.

In today’s podcast, I am chatting with an under the radar killer from Wyoming who has some great advice and even better stories. Derik probably kills as many elk as anyone who self proclaims not to care about elk hunting. I love these types of guys who are just passionate about hunting and not worried about doing things for the gram. To set the stage for this podcast, let me just say than a good friend of Deriks told me that I need to ask him about “Women’s shoes, Underwear, and killing bulls under the meat pole.” My response was something to the effect of “is that one story or three?” I let you find out in the podcast but let’s just say you won’t be disappointed. Show Notes:  Introduction – 0:04:25 Derik’s Wife’s 2018 Bull – 0:15:25 Target Acquisition & Communication – 0:22:31 Hunting Pressured Bucks – 0:29:53 Derik’s Persistency – 0:35:15 Dude, That’s My Spot – 0:40:30 The Meat Pole Bull – 0:44:32 Bear Talk – 0:55:56 Derik’s Bear Story – 1:03:45 Derik’s Season & Closing Thoughts – 1:09:28 This episode is brought to you by Maven Optics. Maven is an optics company that is redefining the optics industry. I have been running Maven optics for going on 3 years now and I can’t speak highly enough about them. This is glass that is right there with the highest level European glass companies for way cheaper. This is why they say Maven is redefining the optics category. You guys are probably familiar with direct to consumer type models as more and more companies are building their business this way. Essentially they are cutting out the middle man and the big box stores and because of this Maven can create a product at the highest level and be considerably cheaper than any other brand because they aren’t paying salespeople. The other really cool feature of this model of business is that they can also offer an endless amount of custom options. You can actually go to Mavenbuilt.com and build your bino’s to fit you personally. With thousands of options and camp patterns, you can customize your bino’s to you. I personally run the B.2 in 11×45 and freaking love this set of bino’s. I highly recommend you check them out and I really can’t see why anyone would spend the thousand + extra dollars on a pair of swaro’s. Personally, I would rather support a small-town Wyoming company. Check them out at Mavenbuilt.com and use code “TRO-GIFT” at check out to get a free gift with your purchase. Also if you haven’t yet check out the podcast I did with Brendon, one of the founders. That’s episode 360 where we talk a lot about entrepreneurship and how Maven got started. This episode is brought to you by On X maps the most trusted maps for public/private mapping and one of the single most important tools in my toolbox. I use On X constantly for everything from scouting to in the field. If you don’t have an On X membership you are missing out big time. In fact On X just keeps upping the value, with even more awesome features coming out. They just launched new waypoint icons as well as new colors. This is huge for me because if your On X account looks anything like mine there is about a million little red markers. I have now been going through and updating colors to show different things like potential scouting spots, access points, water locations, feed locations, pinch points and things like that. On X is a must-have for every western hunter and if you are coming out west from another state I can’t stress enough how important it is to have.

Get your note pad out because Mark Livesay is about to drop some knowledge on you guys. Last year Mark and I recorded a two-hour podcast about e-scouting and using all of the tools available today. There was still so much we didn’t get to cover due to time so this time around we skipped past the formalities and got right down to the meat and potatoes, finding elk. We reposted that first podcast yesterday if you want to dive into that one first. Show Notes:  Introduction – 0:03:42 Confidence In New Areas – 0:11:50 Pro Tip: Have Elevation Options – 0:23:47 Compile & Read the Statistics – 0:25:55 Creating Specific Hunt Plans – 0:44:19 FATIGUE – 0:49:16 Finding Elk!! – 0:55:45 Terrain, Slopes, Meadows, Burns, Beetle Kill – 0:59:22 Marking POIs, Keep Notes, Clean & Delete – 1:29:39 What to Look For & Maps to Use – 1:43:38 Mark’s New Training Course & Video Series – 1:52:12 This episode is brought to you by On X maps the most trusted maps for public/private mapping and one of the single most important tools in my toolbox. I use On X constantly for everything from scouting to in the field. If you don’t have an On X membership you are missing out big time. In fact On X just keeps upping the value, with even more awesome features coming out. They just launched new waypoint icons as well as new colors. This is huge for me because if your On X account looks anything like mine there is about a million little red markers. I have now been going through and updating colors to show different things like potential scouting spots, access points, water locations, feed locations, pinch points and things like that. On X is a must-have for every western hunter and if you are coming out west from another state I can’t stress enough how important it is to have. Use code TRO and get 20% off at Onxmaps.com or from your favorite App Store. This episode is brought to you by Phelps Game Calls. I have run Phelps elk calls for years and I can’t say enough about them. Phelps calls are in my opinion the most high quality easy to use calls out there. Whether you are a complete rookie or a seasoned pro these calls will work great. Not only do I constantly recommend the Phelps amp frame to people who have struggled using diaphragm style calls but I can run the same calls and get great life out of them throughout an entire season. If you want to call in screaming bulls this year get yourself some Phelps elk calls. Use Code TRO to get free shipping on your next order.

I am reposting this podcast that Mark and I did back in June of last year because tomorrow we have a part two of sorts to this episode. In this episode, Mark and I ran out of time before we really go to the good stuff so when Mark was at the house we recorded a part II where we skip over most of what we talked about in this podcast and dive into actually finding elk. If you have not listened to this one yet I recommend it though you do not have to still get a lot out of tomorrows podcast. (#repost) EP 240: Today we have podcast gold for you. People message me from time to time to tell me, “this is the stuff you’re not supposed to talk about”. This episode today on Scouting and specifically e-scouting is about to drop some serious secrets that have not been talked about on the podcast. Mark Livesay has E-Scouting down to a science with some truly great secrets up his sleeve. Get your pad and pin ready boys and girls, you are going to want to take notes. This episode brought to you by On X maps. On X is the most trusted private/ public mapping system available and any more I don’t go anywhere without my On X maps. The On X Hunt app available on your phone turns your smartphone into a handheld GPS that works with or without service. With over 400 map overlays the possibilities are endless. I love the ability to switch from topo to satellite, to hybrid modes, allowing you to see actual terrain thickness. The On X hunt app allows you to share locations with your buddies extremely easily and I find myself using this feature all the time. You can also log into your On X account from multiple sources allowing you to scout from your desktop or tablet and explore with confidence with your smartphone or GPS. On X membership is a must-have for any serious western hunter. Hunt with confidence and know where you stand with an On x membership. save 20% off your membership when you sign up or renew withThe Rich Outdoors promo code TRO Show Notes: Meet Mark Livesay Scouting Master – Start Scouting in the Good Ole Days – 10:00 Scout Tactics Starting with Maps – 25:04 Utilizing Maps in New Locations – 29:33 Narrowing Your Focus to an Area – 39:26 Using GoHunt & OnX Maps – 48:39 Marks Goofy Yet Awesome Map Trick – 53:02 Other Source Options – 1:20:08 To Mark or Not to Mark? – 1:25:04 Where to Find Marks Content and Videos – 1:50:40

Today I want to go over a few of the things I am thinking about in planning my upcoming season. First and foremost I want to say that this is just the way I do things and in no way am I say that it is better or worse than the way other people plan their hunts and year. This year, in particular, there has been a pile of questions coming in and I wanted to record this podcast as a way to maybe answer some of those or maybe just help other with how I think about some of these things. In an upcoming episode We are going to talk about hunt plans, and really get into the weeds with that level of planning, but today I wanna talk more about tips I use for getting my life and work in order so allow myself more time to hunt each year. PUBLIC DISCLAIMER: I am in no way responsible for any actions or attempts at getting your significant other to increase the appropriate time allotted toward hunting activities. Nor am I to be mentioned in any future conversations regarding where these ideas came from. Overall this podcast is full of some useful tips to help you get more out of each fall. Having said that I have very aware that everybody is different and everyone has different expectations and goals for each hunt. We are all at different points of our own journey so in no way to I want to say that those guys just looking for a vacation are wrong. I hope you guys enjoy this podcast and if you do, as always, please leave a comment or share it with a buddy. Show Notes:  Introduction – 04:04 Balancing Life & Hunting – 09:24 Optimizing Time & Schedule – 24:15 Contingency Plans – 37:33 Unlimited MT Sheep Hunt – 42:26 Making 7 Days Into 10 – 44:42 Getting Comfortable in the Backcountry – 49:56 Actual Opportunities Per Season – 58:37 Elk Rifle Focused 201 – 62:11 This episode is brought to you by Maven Optics. Maven is an optics company that is redefining the optics industry. I have been running Maven optics for going on 3 year now and I can’t speak highly enough about them. This is glass that is right there with the highest level European glass companies for way cheaper. This is why they say Maven is redefining the optics category. You guys are probably familiar with direct to consumer type models as more and more companies are building their business this way. Essentially they are cutting out the middle man and the big box stores and because of this Maven can create a product at the highest level and be considerably cheaper than any other brand because they aren’t paying salespeople. The other really cool feature of this model of business is that they can also offer an endless amount of custom options. You can actually go to Mavenbuilt.com and build your bino’s to fit you personally. With thousands of options and camp patterns, you can customize your bino’s to you. I personally run the B.2 in 11×45 and freaking love this set of binos. I highly recommend you check them out and I really can’t see why anyone would spend the thousand + extra dollars on a pair of swaros. Personally, I would rather support a small town Wyoming company. Check them out at Mavenbuilt.com and use code “TRO-GIFT” at check out to get a free gift with your purchase. Also if you haven’t yet check out the podcast I did with Brendon, one of the founders. That’s episode 360 where we talk a lot about entrepreneurship and how Maven got started. This episode is brought to you by On X maps the most trusted maps for public/private mapping and one of the single most important tools in my toolbox. I use On X constantly for everything from scouting to in the field.

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with the crew from Stone Glacier for a few brewsky’s and a friendly game of “never have I ever”. We also dive into scariest moments in the woods which brings out some crazy stories to include one person in the group who was shot in the stomach! The Stone Glacier guys are always a good time and full of great stories, we talk about all kind of random topics throughout the podcast and the guys share some of their favorite pieces of new gear. With Stone Glacier launching a pile of new gear options for hardcore hunters they have some sweet new products that have come out in the last year. Be sure to give the guys a follow on Instagram if you enjoyed this episode. Show Notes:  Never have I ever – 03:09 Scariest Moment in the Woods – 10:40 I Got Shot – 14:05 Anticipations for 2019 – 21:11 Starting in the Back or Front Country – 25:46 Pack Outs & Importance of Physical Shape – 32:47 The Stone Glacier Kill Board – 48:36 Summer Bash – 54:49 New Products at Stone Glacier – 57:12 This podcast is brought to you by Backcountry Fuel Box. Hunting Season is right around the corner and Backcountry Fuel box is a badass way to find new options to help fuel your hunting adventures. Unless your a robot nobody likes eating the exact same thing day in and day out. Instead of researching and ordering every single product to see if you like it sign up for the backcountry fuel box and get kickass new snacks and meals delivered right to your door every month. Find out why hunters from all over are signing up and loving this fun way of trying new snacks and stocking up for the season. There is zero commitment feel free to cancel anytime, and in fact, if you don’t like your first box I will refund you no questions asked. Use Code TRO to save 10%. You are going to love getting this box I promise you. This episode is brought to you by the goHUNT gear shop. You guys have heard me talk about how awesome goHUNT is and really what a useful tool it is. I use goHUNT constantly but today I want to tell you about the goHUNT gear shop real quick. A lot of people don’t realize that goHUNTs Gear Shop is the best place to stock up on the absolute best backcountry gear. Not only do they carry the absolute best gear at the absolute best prices but they have a sweet points system where you get points back with every purchase and the points are like cash to spend on your next purchase. In fact, when you sign up to become a goHUNT Insider with our TRO code you automatically get 50 points to spend in the gear shop. If there is anything you need for this upcoming season I highly recommend you check out the goHUNT Gear Shop and become a member. Remember to use the CODE TRO at checkout to get those 50 points automatically added to your account.

Back in early May Jaden Bales, my right-hand man, jumped on the podcast to talk about taking his hunting skills from that 101 level up to a 201 level. This conversation actually sparked quite a topic for us as we really have expanded on this idea over the last couple of months. Since that podcast, we actually put out a 201 mini-course and are working on a 201 gun build. In this podcast, we expand further on what we talked about but also we continue in Jaden’s search to kill a bull elk with his bow. As scouting moves from e-scouting to boots on the ground we go over some of the things Jaden has found my advice on how to interpret and plan based on what he has been seeing. Show Notes:  Introduction – 03:59 Overview of Part 1 – 06:00 How Far is Far? Consider Your Pack Out – 11:23 Late Winter & Elk Activity, Patterns & Scouting – 17:18 Signs to Look For – 29:43 Calls, Calling & Practicing – 31:46 Thinking About a 3rd Season Colorado Tag? – 39:03 201 Rifle Concept – 44:16 Closing Thoughts & Info – 56:47 This episode is brought to you by Maven Optics. Maven is an optics company that is redefining the optics industry. I have been running Maven optics for going on 3 year now and I can’t speak highly enough about them. This is glass that is right there with the highest level European glass companies for way cheaper. This is why they say Maven is redefining the optics category. You guys are probably familiar with direct to consumer type models as more and more companies are building their business this way. Essentially they are cutting out the middle man and the big box stores and because of this Maven can create a product at the highest level and be considerably cheaper than any other brand because they aren’t paying salespeople. The other really cool feature of this model of business is that they can also offer an endless amount of custom options. You can actually go to Mavenbuilt.com and build your bino’s to fit you personally. With thousands of options and camp patterns, you can customize your bino’s to you. I personally run the B.2 in 11×45 and freaking love this set of binos. I highly recommend you check them out and I really can’t see why anyone would spend the thousand + extra dollars on a pair of swaros. Personally, I would rather support a small town Wyoming company. Check them out at Mavenbuilt.com and use code “TRO-GIFT” at check out to get a free gift with your purchase. Also if you haven’t yet check out the podcast I did with Brendon, one of the founders. That’s episode 360 where we talk a lot about entrepreneurship and how Maven got started. This episode is brought to you by On X maps the most trusted maps for public/private mapping and one of the single most important tools in my toolbox. I use On X constantly for everything from scouting to in the field. If you don’t have an On X membership you are missing out big time. In fact On X just keeps upping the value, with even more awesome features coming out. They just launched new waypoint icons as well as new colors. This is huge for me because if your On X account looks anything like mine there is about a million little red markers. I have now been going through and updating colors to show different things like potential scouting spots, access points, water locations, feed locations, pinch points and things like that. On X is a must-have for every western hunter and if you are coming out west from another state I can’t stress enough how important it is to have. Use code TRO and get 20% off at Onxmaps.

Teaser: Hey Podcast listeners, It is Wapiti Wednesday and if you aren’t a Patron member yet it is a great day to sign up. Here is a little teaser to today’s episode but also we have a huge 4th of July giveaway going on with 18 different prize packages including a new Traeger Grill and also new Maven Riflescope. Today is the last day to become a Patron and be entered to win. Just head over to Patreon.com/Therichoutdoors and show your support for a chance to win a ton of cool prizes, O and get access to this epic podcast we about Johnny Goforths hunt for a bull he calls 88. This week’s Wapiti Wednesday is of the epic story and journey of a Johnny Goforth. Johnny reached bow hunting later in life, and as a long time student of JuJitsu, he took to archery with a passion. His hunting career started with a bit of luck in finding a giant bull that really set him on a path to become a great hunter very quickly and eventually be able to harvest that haunted his dreams for multiple seasons. In this episode, Johnny talks about how he found archery and why it appealed to him so much. Johnny shares his amazing journey from picking up a bow to becoming a dedicated elk hunter and many of the highs and lows along the way. To get full access to The Rich Outdoors Podcast episodes, including Muley Monday and Wapiti Wednesday, become a Patreon here. Get the exclusive TRO Insiders Feed in the podcast app you already listen to.

What’s up ladies and gents, welcome to the podcast. Today I have a bit of an out of the box podcast for you. Last year, my buddy Mark Nickols joined me on the podcast to BS about elk hunting but we never got around to talking about is other passion him and I share which is old school guns and some of the crazy stories he has dug up over the years with some of these really cool old guns he has collected. If you like old guns or even just really interesting history you are going to love this podcast. Before we get started I want to tell you all about a huge 4th of July giveaway we are doing over on Patreon. As many of you have heard this year we started a Patreon page and moved Wapiti Wednesday and Muley Monday exclusively to Patreon. So far it has been a huge success and I have really enjoyed getting to meet all of you Patron supporters as that platform really allows me to interact with the listeners so much more. Become a Patreon So for the 4th of July aka my Birthday, I set a goal to get to 500 Patrons and put together a huge Giveaway with over 18 different prize packages. Yes, 18 different Patrons are going to win some awesome prizes including stuff from Maven Optics, Stone Glacier, Phelps Calls, Backcountry Fuel, FHF, Solo targets, and Even a badass Traeger Grill. To enter just go sign up to become a Patreon supporter. It’s $5 and you could win some awesome prizes. Seriously it would mean the world to me to get your support and for all of you current Patrons, thank you guys so much you guys are a huge part of making this whole podcast happen. Show Notes:  Introduction – 0:08:10 Hunting Dogs – 0:12:34 Story of the Big Bull – 0:14:45 Mark’s Passion for Old Guns – 0:25:15 The Gun That Got Away – 0:34:10 Mark’s Colt 1851 Revolver & Nazi Owned 9mm – 0:46:03 Buffalo Gun, Sharps, Dodge City – 1:05:26 The Story of Billy Dixon & Adobe Walls – 1:11:01 M-1 Garand – 1:32:57 A Great Story About Collectors 1:49:56 Meeting Tom Seleck – 1:52:53 Guns on the Want List – 1:59:05 Talkin General Custer – 2:05:52 Closing Thoughts – 2:11:11 This episode is brought to you by Maven Optics. Maven is an optics company that is redefining the optics industry. I have been running Maven optics for going on 3 years now and I can’t speak highly enough about them. This is glass that is right there with the highest level European glass companies for way cheaper. This is why they say Maven is redefining the optics category. You guys are probably familiar with direct to consumer type models as more and more companies are building their business this way. Essentially they are cutting out the middle man and the big box stores and because of this Maven can create a product at the highest level and be considerably cheaper than any other brand because they aren’t paying salespeople. The other really cool feature of this model of business is that they can also offer an endless amount of custom options. You can actually go to Mavenbuilt.com and build your bino’s to fit you personally. With thousands of options and camp patterns, you can customize your bino’s to you. I personally run the B.2 in 11×45 and freaking love this set of binos. Check them out at Mavenbuilt.com and use code “TRO-GIFT” at check out to get a free gift with your purchase. Also if you haven’t yet check out the podcast I did with Brendon,

In today’s podcast, I am joined by Brendon Weaver one of the founders of Maven Optics. As a fellow entrepreneur Brendon has an amazing story and like most successful entrepreneurs a very interesting journey to where he is at now. Born and raised in small-town Wyoming, I don’t think Brendon ever dreamed of owning something like Maven Optics, yet sometimes life opens a very strange set of doors along the way. In this episode, Brendon shares the journey to where he is at and some of the better choices he made along to the way that helped create this rapidly growing high-end optics company. Brendon and I do talk far more about entrepreneurship than hunting in this podcast, but there are some really great life lessons nested throughout the show. Show Notes:  Introduction – 0:03:32 Choosing Your Path – 0:12:55 How Brendon Transitioned Into his Career – 0:17:23 Making the Move to Maven – 0:31:33 Knowing Maven was the Right Move – 0:46:08 Maven’s Direct to Consumer Business Model – 0:52:48 Obstacles with Direct to Consumer Models – 1:05:37 Maven’s New Spotting Scope the S2 Compact – 1:13:06 Brendan’s Career Advice – 1:21:40 Where to Find Maven Online & Products 1:24:09 If you are a fan of the Rich Outdoors podcast, you are probably into hunting you might even do a bit of Backcountry Hunting. If that’s the case check out Backcountry Fuel Box. Backcountry Fuel Box is all about helping you find new meals and snacks to make your backcountry trips more enjoyable. When you sign up, each month you get a box full of new Meals, Snacks, Bars and all kinds of food goodies from all different companies to test out and try. We also offer great discounts so when you find the things you like you can stock up. Now is a great time to sign up as hunting season is fast approaching. Head over to backcountryfuelbox.com and get signed up with the code TRO and you’ll save 10%. There is zero obligation what so ever, you can cancel anytime! I tell you what if you sign up and don’t love your first box I’ll even refund you for the box. Today’s podcast is brought to you by Solo Targets. I pumped about the new solo targets too because I use the crap out of them. We all know that you should train like you fight or practice as close to the real thing as you can. Solo Targets are an archery target allow you to practice on a truly life-size, hyper-realistic target. Here is why I like Solo Targets, besides the fact that I get to shoot at giant bulls every day. The Solo Target is a hyper-realistic skin that can be used in conjunction with pretty much any block or target you already have. The solo skin also forces you into a much more real-life scenario where you have to pick a spot on the animal and not a circle on a target. Solo Targets has launched a bunch of new targets this year and you can pick whatever species you want from elk, sheep, ibex, deer, you name it. Check em out at solotargets.com and use the TRO code to save 15% off.

What’s up Elk Fanatics, I know it’s not Wednesday but I wanted to bring back of our best episodes of all time. iTunes has been archiving older podcast and this episode was just too good not to keep relevant for all of you who have just started listening. This episode was originally recorded in August of 2017 and has been downloaded almost 100,000 times and for good reason. If you have not heard it yet get your pad and pen ready because Paul Medel is about to take you to school. Also, after over 350 podcasts just like this one, I have put together a free mini-course surrounding taking your elk hunting from 101 to 201. Its a completely free email that will help you go from hoping to get lucky, to being confident that you will wrap your tag around an elk every single year. Like I said the mini course is 100% free just head over to therichoutdoors.net/201 or click the link in the show notes and I will send you one lesson a day for 8 days. This course is designed around the things I have learned and the lessons I have picked up through hundreds of podcasts and if you like it all I ask is that you pass it on to one other person. That’s it! If you want to get more epic podcasts like this one, head over to Patreon.com/therichoutdoors and become a patron of the podcast for exclusive content every week and much much more.

Today I am joined by Robert Kroger, Jordan Reasoner, and Drew Seals to talk about hunting as a heritage and the balance of tradition vs progress within hunting. Robert is the Founder of Blood Origins a great video series capturing the “why” of hunters across every type of hunter and even nonhunter you can imagine. The Blood Origins crew are masters at storytelling and Robert has quite the story himself growing up in South Africa. Roberts Grandpa was one of those great old hunters you read about with grand adventures. Robert shares some of those grand adventures and we talk about the evolution of a hunter. A great conversation with great people. Today’s podcast is brought to you by On X Hunt and they have a special Fathers day promotion going on right now through Saturday. What better gift to dad than something you can use together on a hunt this year. Not to mention with waypoint sharing hunting with dad can be even better with On X. Right now through Saturday if you go to the website, and use code “dad” you will get 30% off Elite or Premium memberships. Not only that the offer is actually valid directly through iTunes and Google app stores. I don’t think you need a code, I am pretty sure the discount is automatically applied until Saturday. Click here to get the Fathers Day Deal. Today’s podcast is brought to you by Solo Targets. I pumped about the new solo targets too because I use the crap out of them. We all know that you should train like you fight or practice as close to the real thing as you can. Solo Targets are an archery target allow you to practice on a truly life-size, hyper-realistic target. Here is why I like Solo Targets, besides the fact that I get to shoot at giant bulls every day. The Solo Target is a hyper-realistic skin that can be used in conjunction with pretty much any block or target you already have. The solo skin also forces you into a much more real-life scenario where you have to pick a spot on the animal and not a circle on a target. Solo Targets has launched a bunch of new targets this year and you can pick whatever species you want from elk, sheep, ibex, deer, you name it. Check em out at solotargets.com and use the TRO code to save 15% off. Show Notes:  Introduction – 0:03:32 Blood Origins – 0:07:07 Has their Perspective Changed – 0:15:17 Finding the Gold – 0:18:15 What are Traditions & how they are Created – 0:28:53 Why Choose a Bow or a Rifle – 0:43:23 Story About Grandfather – 0:55:34 A Message to Pass On – 1:02:03 How to Change to Negative Image of Hunting – 1:06:20 Where to Find Content Online – 1:16:35 How You Can Help – 1:19:22