The Rich Outdoors

Hey everyone, welcome to Wapiti Wednesday, Elk season is finally here, this weekend is opening weekend here in Oregon and I’m pumped to get out there. Also am super pumped to share this episode with you. This two-hour conversation is pure gold. Paul Medel, aka Elk Nut, understands elk behavior better than pretty much anyone I have ever talked with. At least in my opinion but who knows maybe we are both just Elk Nuts. This episode is chalked full of tips and advice on how to hunt bulls in just about every circumstance you can imagine. Make sure you take notes, and you may need to even listen to this one again. This episode is one of the best podcast we have done on elk calling and I highly recommend it. Also be sure to check out the new Elk Nut app. We do not receive a single dollar from the app but I think it is well worth getting, and so much of what we cover is in the app as well. Show Notes:  * Interview starts (3:45) * Starting an elk hunting career (8:30) * Learning to bugle elk (13:00) * The biggest mistake you can make as an elk hunter (20:45) * How to kill any bull (27:30) * How to move on a bull without hot cows (38:45) * Bringing a bull to you (49:00) * The importance of cadence (57:15) * Changing your calling for different country (1:02:15) * Calling a bull without hot cows (1:09:45) * The advertising sequence (1:23:15) * The situation your blowing without even knowing it (1:33:00) * Nervous grunts and barks (1:40:00) * Hunting from the pick up vs backpacking in (1:57:15) * Killing the ridge runner bull (2:08:45) * The rut fest (2:13:15) This episode is brought to you by Greenbelly Meals. Greenbelly Meals are a true meal replacement bar. Chris Cage the founder, designed these bars to be 650 calories and 33% of your daily nutrition for 6 core nutrients. I have been using Greenbelly meals for the last two season now and I absolutely love them. They make a great option for a lunch or mid day meal and with two bars per resealable pack I can divide them up during the day. The best part is, they are actually really delicious. Greenbelly bars come in three different flavors and I honestly like all three. These bars are one of the best options for quick, easy, light weight backcountry meals that I have ever come across, so check them out. To get more information and to order some for your next hunt, just go to www.greenbelly.coand use coupon codeTRO10for 10% off your first order. This episode is brought to you by Phelps Game Calls. I have literally tested nearly every elk call on the market over the years and I can’t say enough about both the quality and consistency of the Phelps game calls. Phelps’ newest release of the new AMP frame is an absolute game changer. Phelps has taken his amazing attention to detail and created the only elk call I need for the whole month of September and I highly suggest you go get a few and test them out. Phelps is giving our listeners a super limited time offer of free shipping on every order. This deal will not last until September so get it now with code TRO at checkout. That’s Free Shipping on every order at www.phelpsgamecalls.

In this episode I sit down with Tony Trietch, and we talk about a little bit of everything. My personal mule deer tag is right around the corner, and I’m glad that I was able to pick Tony’s brain a bit as I start prepping myself. Tony is a well rounded hunter, and is a very reliable source to go to for information on tactics gear. Tony’s been writing outdoor pieces for Rokslide and many other outdoor blogs, and is a great person to go to if you’re in need of information. Like myself, Tony is mostly a solo hunter, and his tactics and mine seem to be pretty parallel with each other. We get into the subject of backpacking in, when to camp out, and when to stay at the truck, which, may help a few of you guys come to a decision on what your game plan is going to be this upcoming Saturday when season opens. Thanks for listening guys! Show Notes: * Interview starts (2:15) * Transitioning from whitetails to mule deer (9:15) *  The hardest part of long hunts (14:15) * What to look for in a hunt (17:15) * Picking the right plan (22:45) * Biggest mistake to make (30:45) * To wait or not to wait (36:30) * Hunting by yourself vs with a partner (39:15) * New gear for the year (43:30) * Shelter systems (46:15) * When to backpack in (49:45) * Slow down on your stalk (57:15) * Catch up with Tony (1:01:45) This episode is brought to you by OnX Hunt. OnX Hunt is a must have for serious hunters and is one of my top tools for $100 dollars. OnX has always been the most trusted resource for public/private mapping available in all 50 states, but now they have upped their game even more. With a whole new look and feel On X is taking their maps and the user experience to a whole new level. With new base maps in satellite, topo, and Hybrid mode, On X is making it easier than ever to to have the ability to scout from your desktop at home and use that intel on your gps or mobile device in the field. The new and improved Map Saving functionality allows you to save larger areas faster than ever before so that with or with out service you have the ability to know right where you are. On X also added new layering giving you even more information like historic wildfires, timber cuts, Trail Slope, and much more. The best Hunting tool under $100 just got even better. Check it out and use The rich outdoors Promo Code TRO and save 20% on your membership. Its going to change the way you hunt.

This week we are going to dive into a bit of bear information. Grizzly bears and grizzly encounters are becoming more and more common, and with current politics surrounding the matter, I don’t see bear human encounters getting any better any time soon. As someone who hunts in grizzly country, I personally wanted to know more about what to do and what not to do in certain situations. When I started hunting around grizzlies about all I knew was don’t try and live with them, that’s a bad idea. Actually, I have had a few encounters with bears and have been pretty fortunate, but with attacks seemingly more and more common I thought it would be a good idea if we were all a little more educated. Kevin Wilson is the president and CEO of Wild Encounters and has a vast amount of experience in both hunting around bears as well as training people about bears and bear behavior. Kevin has some great grizzly encounter stories that I am much happier to hear from him than to actually experience first hand and I can’t thank him enough for jumping on the show to share his knowledge on the matter. Show Notes: * Interview starts (4:15) * Who is Kevin Wilson (6:15) * Black bears vs Grizzly’s (12:30) * Bear encounters (16:45) * Preventing encounters (19:15) * Understanding bear behavior (24:30) * Bluff charges (35:15) * Calling in grizzly country (37:15) * Personalities (42:15) * Relocating bears (42:45) * Growing cougar population (50:00) * Protecting food/electric fences  (52:00) * Once meat has hit the ground (56:15) * Bear spray vs guns (1:03:15) * Run or stand your ground (1:13:15) This episode is brought to you by goHUNT.com and the new Gear Shop. GoHUNT is and an amazing resource for hunters and their new gear shop is a great place to grab any last minute gear before hunting season. GoHUNT’s gear shop is hand picked gear for all of you hardcore backcountry hunters. It’s the best of the best the equipment you actually need. The cool part about the goHUNT gear shop is not only will they price match anybody but if you are a member you will get points back for your next purchase. GoHUNT is a big supporter of the show so go give them your support and pick up any last minute gear for your upcoming hunt. Signup, become a member, get points back on purchases and on top of that you get the best hunting research platform out there. Use code RICH and get an automatic $50 to use in the gear shop Videos: Fort McMurray bear attack video HERE

Hey guys, welcome to the show. In todays Wapiti Wednesday, I had the pleasure of interviewing Justin Nelson and Garet Bowen of Top Priority Hunting. We discuss a little bit of history behind the crew, tactics and mistakes from previous seasons, and what to do to capitalize this year. We go into quite a lot of detail on the hunts that Top Priority has released on film, which will give you all a cool insight on the behind the scenes of some of these films. Be sure to check out Backcountry Gamble at a Full Draw Film Tour near you, which is these guys’s latest film. Thanks for listening, good luck in the next couple weeks getting all your gear together and preparing for season. Also, be sure to check out some of the latest instagram posts cause were doin a give away for some free swag, so check it out to see how to participate! Show Notes * Interview starts (2:00) * Growing the top priority crew (8:00) * Adaptation (12:00) * Back to colorado (21:00) * Tactics for the upcoming season (25:45) * Backcountry Gamble (32:15) * Moon phases (37:00) * The number one week (38:15) * Elk over mule deer (42:45) * The good hunting partner (44:30) * The 100 mile bull (48:45) This episode is brought to you by Phelps Game Calls. I have literally tested nearly every elk call on the market over the years and I can’t say enough about both the quality and consistency of the Phelps game calls. Phelps’ newest release of the new AMP frame is an absolute game changer. Phelps has taken his amazing attention to detail and created the only elk call I need for the whole month of September and I highly suggest you go get a few and test them out. Phelps is giving our listeners a super limited time offer of free shipping on every order. This deal will not last until September so get it now with code TRO at checkout. That’s Free Shipping on every order at www.phelpsgamecalls.

Welcome to another episode of Muley Monday. In this episode we sit down with South Cox of Stalker Stick Bows to chat about taking stalking mule deer to the next level. South Cox is extremely talented when it comes to putting the sneak on big buck and we talk about what it take to consistently have success on the mountain. South has some great hunting stories over the years and I had a great time listening to both the ups and the downs of chasing bucks in the backcountry. South is also a very talented Bowyer, and the owner of Stalker Stickbows. We chat about the switch to traditional bow only and some of the benefits of using traditional equipment. Such a great conversation with one of huntings greats, Mr. South Cox. Show Notes: * Interview starts (2:15) * How blacktail hunting can make you a better hunter overall (9:30) * Making the switch to a trad bow (13:30) * Growing as a hunter (16:00) * The hardest hunt (22:15) * Bringing the wife along (29:30) * What makes a great mule deer hunter (36:15) * Social medias poor representation on reality (45:00) * Picking the right terrain (52:15) * Longest stalk (1:02:45) * Graduating to other animals other than your specialty (1:10:30) This episode is brought to you by OnX Hunt. OnX Hunt is a must have for serious hunters and is one of my top tools for under $100 dollars. OnX has always been the most trusted resource for public/private mapping available in all 50 states, but now they have upped their game even more. With a whole new look and feel On X is taking their maps and the user experience to a whole new level. With new base maps in satellite, topo, and Hybrid mode, On X is making it easier than ever to to have the ability to scout from your desktop at home and use that intel on your gps or mobile device in the field. The new and improved Map Saving functionality allows you to save larger areas faster than ever before so that with or with out service you have the ability to know right where you are. On X also added new layering giving you even more information like historic wildfires, timber cuts, Trail Slope, and much more. The best Hunting tool under $100 just got even better. Check it out and use The rich outdoors Promo Code TRO and save 20% on your membership. Its going to change the way you hunt.

Welcome to Podcast! First off thank you guys so so much, we set out to get 500 reviews a few months ago and we finally did it. The last couple months have been crazy the podcast has been blowing up and I can’t thank you guys enough for spreading the word and sharing the podcast with friends and hunting buddies. Also to the sponsor that help make it possible, it was one thing working late to do one a week but I couldn’t do the 3 a week without help and help from the sponsors, so give them a big thank you by supporting them. goHUNT has been awesome and really believes in the podcast. Which works out well because they have an amazing platform and the new gear shop is awesome because now I don’t have to support REI. No offense to REI people but they tried to shut down snowmobiling years ago and after that, we just weren’t friends anymore. Go check out the new goHUNT gear shop for all of your backcountry hunting equipment. Use our promo code if you like the show and want to keep mule Monday and Wapiti Wednesday around. I really appreciate it guys thank you so much. Now for today’s show, we have been on such a mule deer and elk kick this year that I can hardly squeeze in anything else, I feel like we tripled the amount of podcast we produce and are having an even harder time making everyone happy and getting to every topic. I know a lot of you have antelope tags this year and have even seen quite a few hitting the ground already. Antelope is one of my favorite meats out there and always a fun hunt to go do. I actually am leaving tonight with my good buddy Stewart to go help him on his antelope tag that starts this weekend. Should be a ton of fun, Stewart is super notorious for having an itchy trigger finger so I should probably take his gun from him until we decide on a good buck to take. Either way, I’m super excited to finally be getting out there and start punching tags and filling freezers. I’ll try and keep you posted along the way so if you wanna follow along on the hunt follow my story on my Instagram, @therichoutdoors and we’ll try to share the journey. Today’s guest is no rookie to putting speed goats on the ground or to a bow and arrow for that matter. Russ Meyer is someone I really look up to in the hunting world and have been trying to have him on the show but just never could get our schedules to line up for one reason or another. Russ is a life-long hunter and a great mentor to any hunter. As someone who lives in a state that you actually get the opportunity to hunt antelope every year Russ definitely has his share of experience in hunting goats. We chat mostly about bow hunting tactics and antelope behavior but we do also touch on rifle hunting a little bit. I really enjoyed having Russ on and we will definitely have to have him on again, he has a wealth of knowledge that we can all pull from. Hope you guys have a great weekend and are able to get out there and get some scouting in, or if you have an antelope tag best of luck. Be sure to tag us in your photo’s I wanna see some success photos. Show Notes: * Interview starts (7:15) * Make a job out of your passion (16:45) * Getting ready for antelope (19:45) * Trad VS compound for antelope (23:45) * Antelope tactics (31:15) * What to look for when scouting for antelope (38:00) * Food sources (43:15) * Sitting on water holes vs spot and stalk (43:45) * Rifle tactics vs archery tactics (48:00) * Antelope behavior and finding big bucks (49:45) * Decoys (52:15) * Recipes (1:03:00) This Episode is brought to you by goHUNT.com. goHUNT Insider is a must have for serious western hunters.

It’s Wapiti Wednesday and only 3 more Wapiti Wednesday’s until its September, the greatest month of the year. I can almost taste it! This episode of Wapiti Wednesday I’m joined by the founder of The Elk Addicts Facebook Group to talk elk hunting. Chris started Elk Addicts as a place that elk hunters could come together and share their passion for all forms of elk hunting. The Elk Addict group is a great place to get feed back on gear, tactics and just about anything in elk hunting. In this episode Chris shares with us some great hunting stories from the last couple years on chasing elk, in particular, try to chase the same elk. The one that keeps getting away. Chris runs a lot of trail cams and likes to have a good idea about every elk in the area. We discuss the pros and cons of running cameras and the frustration that goes along with it. Show Notes: * Interview starts (2:00) * Recovering poorly hit animals (12:15) * Chasing last years bull (20:30) * Finding bulls you get on trail cameras (31:45) * Big bulls avoiding trail cameras (38:00) * Elk hunting in wolf country (41:45) * Calling in elk in wolf country (45:00) * Killing “Lucky” (49:30) * Idaho’s proposed law on trail cameras (52:00) * Catch up with Elk Addicts (1:01:30) This episode is brought to you by Phelps Game Calls. I have literally tested nearly every elk call on the market over the years and I can’t say enough about both the quality and consistency of the Phelps game calls. Phelps’ newest release of the new AMP frame is an absolute game changer. Phelps has taken his amazing attention to detail and created the only elk call I need for the whole month of September and I highly suggest you go get a few and test them out. Phelps is giving our listeners a super limited time offer of free shipping on every order. This deal will not last until September so get it now with code TRO at checkout. That’s Free Shipping on every order at www.phelpsgamecalls.

Welcome to Muley Monday. Today the man himself Mr. Jason Carter joins me to talk some in depth Mule deer hunting tactics and strategy. Jason Carter is one of the most successful Mule deer hunters out there and is no stranger to the amount of work that it takes to find and kill monster mule deer bucks. It is probably safe to say that Jason has forgotten more about chasing big mule deer than I will ever know and I always enjoy getting the chance to sit down with him. Jason is also the owner of Epic Outdoors and has a tremendous amount of knowledge when it comes to acquiring tags that will produce great hunts. Be sure to check out Jason’s own podcast and service Epic Outdoors. Show Notes: * Show starts (2:30) * Using tried and true gear vs using new gear  (10:00) * Adapting your own tactics (22:30) * Covering ground (26:30) * The toughest hunt  (35:15) * Continuing to push (38:00) * Visualizing success (50:30) * Early October deer tags (58:30) * Epic Outdoors (1:01:15) This episode is brought to you by OnX Hunt. OnX Hunt is a must have for serious hunters and is one of my top tools for $100 dollars. OnX has always been the most trusted resource for public/private mapping available in all 50 states, but now they have upped their game even more. With a whole new look and feel On X is taking their maps and the user experience to a whole new level. With new base maps in satellite, topo, and Hybrid mode, On X is making it easier than ever to have the ability to scout from your desktop at home and use that intel on your GPS or mobile device in the field. The new and improved Map Saving functionality allows you to save larger areas faster than ever before so that with or with out service you have the ability to know right where you are. On X also added new layering giving you, even more information like historic wildfires, timber cuts, Trail Slope, and much more. The best Hunting tool under $100 just got even better. Check it out and use The rich outdoors Promo Code TRO and save 20% on your membership. Its going to change the way you hunt.

Hey guys and gals, welcome to the show. First off I gotta say thank you to you all for tuning in and listening to the show. This last month has been absolutely crazy as far as downloads and I seriously can’t thank you guys enough. The WW and MM episodes have been a big hit and just over all, I have received so many messages from people that just found the show and have nothing but great things to say. So thank you guys so much all for downloading and sharing the podcast with all of your friends. Seriously I can’t thank you guys enough. If you like the show and you haven’t had a chance yet, please go leave a rating. Hell even if you don’t like the show, let me know that too.  I am also super excited about todays episode. Sidney Smith is someone I have a ton of admiration for and was on the show way back in episode 25 back when he hacked off his first leg! Yes you heard me correctly Sidney has a pretty rare condition called Charcot Marie Tooth and you’ll have to listen to the episode to hear exactly why, but Sidney has been through some tough times and has had both his legs amputated. Throughout the episode we talk a lot about overcoming struggles, dealing with hard times, and overcoming those fears to push the limits. Through all of this Sidney was even able to harvest a great bull last year and I think when he text me a picture of that bull last year I was probably as excited for him as he was. Like I said I have a ton of respect for Sidney as he has battled the challenges that life has thrown at him and has become an amazing person. Sidney has competed in multiple triathlons as an amputee in his preparation for his upcoming Iron man this weekend. Thats right he competing in the Boulder 70.3 Ironman so do me a huge favor and go wish him luck on his big race this weekend and help cheer him on. Good Luck this weekend Sidney, we will be cheering you on buddy. Show Notes * Show starts (5:30) * Working around the disease to hunt (13:30) * Deciding to amputate (24:30) * Hitting rock bottom, and how to move forward (29:45) * Going from double amputee to being a triathlon athlete (32:45) * Taking two steps forward one step back (38:15) * Taking new athletic skills to hunting skills (40:00) * Finding a passionate escape (43:30) * 2016 Elk hunt (48:30) * Advice to amputees who want to do western hunts (1:00:00) * Hunts coming up (1:05:30) This Episode is brought to you by onXmaps. If you are a serious hunter onX is 100% a must have in today’s hunting environment. I often ask on the podcast what the best piece of gear under 100 dollars is that makes them a better hunter and this is hand down on my list of gear under $100 dollars. onX maps are not only the most trusted public/private mapping system out there for all 50 States, but it also has all kinds of map layers. From hunting units to road systems, to burns it has a ton of information. I don’t think I can stress enough how important it is these days to know where you are and where you can and can’t hunt. On top of all of that the onX app allows you save maps and use them when you are out of service. I think this is an awesome product and a must have for hunters which are why I am super excited to have OnX as a sponsor of the shop. Use The Rich Outdoors Promo code TRO and save 20% on a membership. It truly is one of the best tools under $100 to make you a better hunter.

Welcome to Wapiti Wednesday!! Making hump day great again. I can’t tell you how many messages we get about wapiti Wednesday, to say it has been a huge hit is an understatement. If you don’t love epic elk hunting stories you might be on the wrong podcast. With elk season right around the corner, nothing gets us pumped quite like hearing tails of epic hunts mixed in with lofty plans of future success in the elk woods. This episode I am joined by my good buddies Trent and Kody of Born and Raised Outdoors to tell of some great hunting experiences, and some really not so great moments. The kind you would really really like to have another chance at. We also talk serious hunting tactics and what we have all learned in the few years we have been scaring elk away. Such a Great episode with the guys from BRO. Be sure to check out the video of Trent passing on a 360 bull (I SHOT A 260 INCH BULL ON A COLORADO BACKCOUNTRY BOWHUNT – DAY 2) on the BRO YouTube Channel. Be sure to give them a subscribe as well!!! Show Notes * Interview starts (2:30) * Colorado 2013 (5:15) * Trying to manage multiple bulls bugling (28:45) * Scent killers and playing the wind (37:30) * Over bugling  (43:45) * What to do differently when you’re 20 (49:30) * Why we elk hunt (1:01:00) * The upcoming BRO season (1:12:15) * The new Phelps calls BRO Series calls (1:23:00) This episode is brought to you by Phelps Game Calls. I have literally tested nearly every elk call on the market over the years and I can’t say enough about both the quality and consistency of the Phelps game calls. Phelps’ newest release of the new AMP frame is an absolute game changer. Phelps has taken his amazing attention to detail and created the only elk call I need for the whole month of September and I highly suggest you go get a few and test them out. Phelps is giving our listeners a super limited time offer of free shipping on every order. This deal will not last until September so get it now with code TRO at checkout. That’s Free Shipping on every order at www.phelpsgamecalls. Guys make sure you pick up your BRO Signature Phelps Game Calls before season starts!

This week on Muley Monday I am joined by Gray Light Hunter, Marlon Holden. Marlon is an assassin on the mountain and I always enjoy chatting with him. Marlon was on the podcast way back in episode 016 – 017. If you have not yet, I highly recommend that you go back and give them a listen. Marlon is an extremely interesting guy with an amazing story. Anyone who can harvest over 40 mule deer bucks in their first 12 years of bow hunting must have an amazing work ethic and some skills to back it up. Marlon analysis every detail and comes at hunting mule deer with a very systematic approach. His full understanding of the animal is impressive to say the least. In this episode Marlon shares some great hunts from desert low lands to the high alpine and the tactics used in various situations. Marlon talks about how hunting has changed a little with age and the importance of how a hunt goes vs just killing a buck. This rings very true to myself, I know I value both the effort and the struggle of a hunt as much if not more than the outcome these days. Hope you guys enjoy this episode of the podcast and be sure to leave us a rating if you have not yet. Show Notes: * Interview starts (4:00) * Dont quit (16:00) * Handwork vs tactics (24:30) * Advice to your first year (27:30) * Society and hunting (48:00) * Hard winters (1:06:45) This Episode is brought to you by goHUNT.com. goHUNT Insider is a must have for serious western hunters. goHUNT  just launched their newest addition to Insider with the goHUNT Gear Shop. Unlike other stores the goHUNT Gear Shop is specifically hand picked, field tested gear for diehard hunters. This is not your average hunting retailer, in fact, they only have high-quality gear and brands that most hunting retailers don’t even carry. goHUNT has built in a rewards systems that will give you the best price on the product, plus points back to spend on future purchases. Signup of goHUNT/insider and use coupon code RICH to get $50 in points for to cash in at the new Gear Shop.

In this episode, I am joined by bowhunting rock star Jimmy Herman. Jimmy is such a great guy with a great outlook on hunting and on life. When Jimmy is not out on tour playing with Carrie Underwood or playing with Gene Simmons he’s shooting his bow and preparing for fall. I had a great time talking hunting, gear, fitness and even elk hunting with Jimmy. He is such a down to earth guy, I hope you guys enjoy the show and be sure to tell Jimmy hello on social and grab yourself a Jimmy Herman mojo tee.     Show Notes: * Interview Starts (4:30) * Jimmy’s musical career (7:50) * Hunting in Nashville and coming out west (17:30) * Advice to the whitetail hunter who wants to go elk hunting (23:15) * Fitness routine (25:20) * Gear talk (31:45) * The dream hunt (44:30)  This Episode is brought to you by onXmaps. If you are a serious hunter onX is 100% a must have in today’s hunting environment. I often ask on the podcast what the best piece of gear under 100 dollars is that makes them a better hunter and this is hand down on my list of gear under $100 dollars. onX maps are not only the most trusted public/private mapping system out there for all 50 States, but it also has all kinds of map layers. From hunting units to road systems, to burns it has a ton of information. I don’t think I can stress enough how important it is these days to know where you are and where you can and can’t hunt. On top of all of that the onX app allows you save maps and use them when you are out of service. I think this is an awesome product and a must have for hunters which are why I am super excited to have OnX as a sponsor of the shop. Use the Rich Outdoors Promo code TRO and save 20% on a membership. It truly is one of the best tools under $100 to make   you a better hunter. www.onxmaps.com This episode is brought to by Sportsman’s Box. Sportsman’s box is a monthly gear discovery box for hunters and anglers. Each month they bring you cool new gear, apparel, and even jerky or BBQ rubs. The box is focused on things hunters and anglers actually use and name brand gear too. Each month they send you between $65 and $80 dollars in gear and it only cost you between $35 and $39. That a ton of extra value! The Sportsman’s box makes a great gift too, it’s like the gift that keeps on giving every month. Signup for at www.sportsmansbox.com and get 20% with The Rich Outdoors Podcast code TRO and get 20% off.

This may just be the best episode of Wapiti Wednesday yet! I love chatting with hard working DIY hunters and hearing epic hunting stories. This Episode has both, and to top it off there are plenty of solid elk hunting tips throughout. Steve @stephen_outdoors and Connor @c_mcnamara18 had an absolutely epic year tagging out on two bulls each deep in the backcountry. Follow them on IG @id_archeryhunts Show Notes: * Getting hooked on bow hunting (04:30) * Epic first bull (07:25) * Two bulls down (14:30) * Operating in a group of three (19:20) * Set ups for two shooters one caller (23:30) * Experience pays off (27:30) * Mistakes were made (38:00) * Testing the freshness of elk urine (48:00) * 2 Bull in 9 minutes (49:10) * Moon Phase (59:00) This episode is brought to you by Phelps Game Calls. I have literally tested nearly every elk call on the market over the years and I can’t say enough about both the quality and consistency of the Phelps game calls. Phelps’ newest release of the new AMP frame is an absolute game changer. Phelps has taken his amazing attention to detail and created the only elk call I need for the whole month of September and I highly suggest you go get a few and test them out. Phelps is giving our listeners a super limited time offer of free shipping on every order. This deal will not last until September so get it now with code TRO at checkout. That’s Free Shipping on every order at www.phelpsgamecalls.

In this episode of Muley Monday, I am joined by my buddy Zach Kenner @hard_working_hunter. Zach has a kickass YouTube channel, Hard Working Hunter and puts out some awesome DIY hunting videos. As a self-proclaimed Mule deer addict, Zach has some great hunting stories and lessons learned from his 2016 Wyoming hunt. Spending 27 days in the backcountry all through bow season and into rifle season there were more than a few tips to take away from a great hunt in Wyoming. To check out Zach’s hunt on YouTube check it out here. On top of a great mule deer hunting story, this episode has some great tips and tactics. We also dive into a rabbit hole on DIY dehydrated meals, backcountry meal plans. Zach has a cool video on DIY backcountry meals and how to save money making your own. Show Notes: * Background (03:45) * Videoing Hunts (09:50) * Wyoming Buck Hunt (14:40) * When you loose a deer your stalking (20:00) * Lessons learn from the bow season (23:30) * Best weekend to scout (24:45) * RR days (28:00) * The switch to rifle season (30:10) * Missing sucks (32:50) * Were hunting for meat now (39:20) * Why we do it (43:00) * Crazy bear story (46:00) * Hunting experiences (50:00) * DIY Dehydrated meals (56:30) This Episode is brought to you by goHUNT.com. goHUNT Insider is a must have for serious western hunters. goHUNT  just launched their newest addition to Insider with the goHUNT Gear Shop. Unlike other stores the goHUNT Gear Shop is specifically hand picked, field tested gear for diehard hunters. This is not your average hunting retailer, in fact, they only have high-quality gear and brands that most hunting retailers don’t even carry. goHUNT has built in a rewards systems that will give you the best price on the product, plus points back to spend on future purchases. Signup of goHUNT/insider and use coupon code RICH to get $50 in points for to cash in at the new Gear Shop. This episode is brought to by Sportsman’s Box. Sportsman’s box is a monthly gear discovery box for hunters and anglers. Each month they bring you cool new gear, apparel, and even jerky or BBQ rubs. The box is focused on things hunters and anglers actually use and name brand gear too. Each month they send you between $65 and $80 dollars in gear and it only cost you between $35 and $39. That a ton of extra value! The Sportsman’s box makes a great gift too, it’s like the gift that keeps on giving every month. Signup for at www.sportsmansbox.com and get 20% with The Rich Outdoors Podcast code TRO and get 20% off.

In this episode I stopped by the First Lite headquarters which is one of the coolest companies in the world. Everyone there is awesome and I had an amazing time. The whole crew is great, and you know you are at a great company when there are as many black labs chilling around the office as there are employees. I may be partial I think labs are the the best dog in the world. While we were there and Ryan Callaghan and I decided to answer your questions. It turned out to be a super fun episode and we answered everything from gear questions and tactics questions to what super random questions and even more weird answers. Like how elk estrus ended up in Cal’s mustache and why a camp with Teddy Roosevelt and Bill Murray would be the greatest hunting camp ever. I had a blast with this episode so I hope you guys enjoy it as well. I can’t tell you guys enough how much I appreciate all the DM’s, emails, and reviews about the show you guys are awesome. If you haven’t yet go leave the show a rating it would mean the world to me. Thank you guys so so much. Show Notes: * Interview Starts (6:3) * Hunting in bear country (8:30) * Diving into gear questions (15:15) * Tips for bear avoidance (26:00) * Backcountry meals (30:45) * Mustaches (40:45) * Floors vs Floorless (42:45) * Sleeping bags (50:45) * Best tip for a new hunter (57:30) * Lessons learned (1:02:30) * When to switch units (1:14:00) This Episode is brought to you by onXmaps. If you are a serious hunter onX is 100% a must have in todays hunting environment. I often ask on the podcast what the best piece of gear under 100 dollars is that makes them a better hunter and this is hand down on my list of gear under $100 dollars. onX maps is not only the most trusted public/private mapping system out there for all 50 States, but it also has all kinds of map layers. From hunting units, to road systems, to burns it has a ton of information. I don’t think I can stress enough how important it is these days to know where you are and where you can and can’t hunt. On top of all of that the onX app allows you save maps and use them when you are out of service. I actually just learned this out on my last bear hunt, but onX maps uses your phones GPS so it shows you exactly where you are even when your phone is on airplane mode. The best part is your onX maps sync between all your devices. So when you scout on the computer at home and mark all of your points of interest, glassing points, bugle spots, they all automatically sync with your phone or tablet as well. I think this is an awesome product and a must have for hunters which is why I am super excited to have OnX as a sponsor of the shop. Use the Rich Outdoors Promo code TRO and save 20% on a membership. It truly is one of the best tools under $100 to make you a better hunter. This Episode is brought to you by goHUNT.com. goHUNT Insider is a must have for serious western hunters. goHUNT  just launched their newest addition to Insider with the goHUNT Gear Shop. Unlike other stores the goHUNT Gear Shop is specificly hand picked, field tested gear for diehard hunters. This is not your average hunting retailer, in fact they only have high quality gear and brands that most hunting retailers don’t even carry. goHUNT has built in a rewards systems that gives you the best price on the product, plus points back to spend on future purchases. Signup of goHUNT/insider and use coupon codeRICHto get $50 in points for to cash in at the new Gear Shop.