The Rich Outdoors

On this episode of Wapiti Wednesday I am joined by veteran elk hunter and veteran competitive elk bugler Dirk Durham. Dirk is probably best know for making Corey Jacobsen look good in the elk woods. Dirk and  Corey are a great hunting team that work super well together. In this episode we dive into hunting with partners and how to work well together, plenty of tactics, as well as struggles that Dirk has had in the past. If you like this episode, be sure to leave us a review on iTunes, or wherever you listen to the podcast. Thanks guys! Show notes: * Interview starts (3:00) * Hunting with Corey Jacobson (4:45) * When to move in or stay put (12:30) * How to play a bull that bugles and runs (17:45) * Struggles as an elk hunter (23:00) * The first years of bowhunting (30:15) * Dirks gear recommendations- Caribou Gear  (50:45) 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. 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/insiderand use coupon codeRICHto get $50 in points for to cash in at the new Gear Shop.

Welcome to Muley Monday, where every week we chat with mule deer fanatics of all kinds to share stories and tips about being an effect mule deer hunter. I started  Muley Monday to both learn far more about hunting big bucks, but also to help get pumped about mule deer hunting. I am a very inquisitive person and tend to dive right into question after question. This episode is know different I jumped right into hammering Dioni Amuchastegui about everything he does and why. Dioni actually picked up, or at least got serious about hunting later in life. He didn’t waste any time becoming very successful and developing his own unique stye of hunting timber bucks. When we think of backcountry mule deer we always think of big open basins but Dioni has found his success being relentless in areas where most guys would walk right by. Show Notes: * Interview starts (3:15) * Dioni’s main strategy (9:15) * A day of deer hunting laid out (15:00) * The story of Dioni’s 2015 Buck (19:45) * Picking one spot and owning it or trying to juggle multiple spot (22:15) * Tracking methods (24:45) * Trying to locate less crowded areas (29:30) * Early mistakes (31:15) * The big three that got away (32:45) * Biggest mistake of mule deer hunters (37:15) * Glassing process (40:15) * Why you should mule deer hunt (42:15) * The essentials for a solid mule deer hunt (45:15) * The Exo Death Hike (49:15) 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, its like the gift that keeps on giving every month. Signup for at www.sportsmansbox.comand get 20% with The Rich Outdoors Podcast codeTROand get 20% off. 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/insiderand use coupon codeRICHto get $50 in points for to cash in at the new Gear Shop.

Welcome to the podcast! I know you hate hearing awesome elk hunting stories but I had to share this hunt with you guys. Devin Leonard (@devinleonard_) was lucky enough to draw a killer rifle bull tag in Utah and decided he wanted to get it done with his bow. Those of you who listen to the podcast have probably heard Dallas Hemeyer on the show and I would guess have seen his film work with The Experience. I absolutely love Dallas’ filming style and the duo did not disappoint on Devin’s amazing elk hunt. Taking a Bow to a Gun Fight launched on The Experience Youtube Channel July 1st and already has well over 100,000 views. In this episode we dive into the story and get the behind the scenes look into the struggles of using a bow on a rifle hunt. If you haven’t seen the hunt yet you need to check it out and be sure to subscribe to The Experienceyoutube channel because these guys have some awesome hunts coming out, not to mention this hunt will get you fired up for elk season! Show Notes: * Interview starts (6:00) * The story of Devin’s hunt (10:15) * How to get stuck in between five screaming bulls (16:15) * The next morning (27:45) *  Moving in on the bull (34:30) * Connecting with The Experience (46:30) 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 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/insiderand use coupon codeRICHto get $50 in points for to cash in at the new Gear Shop. 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 codeTRO and save 20%on a membership. It truly is one of the best tools under $100 to make you a better hunter.

Get ready for some knowledge bombs to get dropped. If you don’t know Shannon Mobbs and Cory Ford of Angry Spike Productions, you must be living under a rock. Shannon has developed a true system for harvesting mature bulls and is one one the few people who consistently puts bulls down with one of the hardest species of elk. Shannon has cut his teeth and honed his skills chasing Roosevelt bulls in the Oregon coast, but has applied the same strategies to rocky mountain elk as well with great success. This episode is chalked full of tips on strategy and tactics. Be sure to check Angry Spike Productions Films on YouTube. Show Notes: * Interview starts (3:30) * The start of ASP and early mistakes (7:30) * The one that got away and how to target big bulls (12:45) * Finding big roosevelt’s (23:00) * Terrain features to look for (27:00) * Coming back to a bull that you chased until dark (34:30) * The difference between hunting a herd bull vs hunting any elk (42:45) * Catch up with ASP (57:15) 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/insiderand use coupon codeRICHto get $50 in points for to cash in at the new Gear Shop. 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, where we chat with everyone from the pro’s to DIY hunters to share great hunting stories, tactics, and gear tips for your next hunting adventure. Todays guest is an absolute killer in the mountains from elk to mule deer Travis Nowotny get its done year in and year out. Travis is the founder of Rimrok Stakers. In this episode we chat about some of the better times to take advantage of a mule deer tag, some scouting, and little bit about gear and what Travis has brought to the table. Hope you guys enjoy this episode of Muley Monday and if you did be sure to share it with a hunting buddy, Thanks! Show Notes: * Interview starts (3:15) * Advice to the amateur mule deer hunters (7:15) * Scouting in person vs scouting (11:30) * Being a successful mule deer hunter (15:30) * Best time of season to hunt (21:30) * Getting hung up on one buck (23:45) * One piece of gear for mule deer (31:15) * Travis’s upcoming hunts (45:45) 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, its like the gift that keeps on giving every month. Signup for at www.sportsmansbox.comand get 20% with The Rich Outdoors Podcast codeTROand get 20% off. 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/insiderand use coupon codeRICHto get $50 in points for to cash in at the new Gear Shop. Gear: Bow clip Enlighten Equipment Enigma Quilt Ramrod Stalkers 

Welcome to the show, today we have a great episode for all you gear heads out there. Brady Miller was on the show Monday to do our first episode of Muley Monday which is a great episode for all you mule deer fanatics. Today though Brady are going to share some of the cool new gear we have found or are planning on testing out this year. Brady is my go to person when it comes to testing out new gear. Brady is just one of those guys that is always testing out the cool new toys. Check the show notes for links to all the products, and be sure to check out the new goHUNT gear shop as well. If you guys like this episode and you want more gear breakdowns let us know. I feel like we barely scratched the surface and could cover far more. So if you have ideas or suggestions as always please share. Show Notes: * Interview starts (5:30) * GoHunt gear shop (10:15) * Petzl ACCU CORE Rechargeable Battery compared to packing batteries (17:30) * goTenna  devices for longer range communication (26:30) * Advantages of the Suunto Core (30:00) * Technology and hunting (32:00) * Water system- MSR Dromedary Bag, MSR Trailshot Microfilter , Sawyer Squeeze (40:30) * New gear Brady’s testing out for me- Ruta Locura (46:45) * Advantages of certain tents- Tarp Tent Protrail for ultralight, MSR Hubba NX for weather (48:30) * Quilts, pads, and sleeping bags and what works best for what- Enlighten, Nunatak,

Welcome to Wapiti Wednesday, this week I am joined buy the guys behind Montana Wild. You have seen their Apparel designs around the internet, but today Zach and Travis Boughton jump on the podcast to chat about hunting Elk in the open country of Montana. They Actually just released their newest film project, The Outlier, which is an awesome film about hunting in the Missouri Breaks country. The Film turned out amazing and truly shows the unique style of hunting bulls that the breaks offers. I had a great time chatting with the guys and really enjoyed checking out their new film. Show Notes: * Interview Starts (3:30) * Getting into elk hunting (6:40) * How to maximize your first year (13:15) * Tactics changed over time (18:50) * Finding elk (23:30) * Hunting wallows (33:00) * Montana Wild Outlier Film (44:30) * Best time to hunt Montana (49:00) * Finding new areas (56:30) 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. 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. 

Welcome to Muley Monday our newest segment of the podcast. If you are familiar with the Wapiti Wednesday segment that we started last month this is going to be roughly the same every Monday from now until whenever we get tired of it the plan is to talk Mule deer hunting. We want to cover as much as we can from conservation to tactics to stories that inspire you. let me be very clear about on thing, I am not an expert and I don’t play one on the internet. I am hear to learn, just like you. So if you have questions or guests recommendations, or topics please, I am all ears. Our first guest for Mule Monday had to be Brady Miller of goHUNT Brady is a die hard mule deer guy and him and I like to flick each other crap all the time over the mule deer vs elk battle. In this episode we dive right in super deep into e-Scouting and google earth tips techniques. Brady has e-scouting with google earth an OnX maps down to an art. If you want more info into what we talk about Brady has some great articles in. goHUNT.com on Advanced Google Earth Techniques and Unlocking The Power of Google Earth. These articles are for goHUNT Insiders only so you will need to be a goHUNT.com Insider to be able to view these articles. Just another reason why you need to become a goHUNT member! People ask me all the time if its really worth $150 a year and I have yet to have anyone who joined tell me they didn’t think it was worth it. Just this one article alone will save you $150 in gas money from scouting the wrong areas. goHUNT is a great all encompassing resource for western hunters from information to gear they really provide a legit one stop shop for western hunters. If you aren’t a member yet be I highly recommend it, I really do think its worth it and if you use The Rich Outdoors promo code RICH you will get $50 of in store credit for some cool new gear. Actually this Thursday Brady and are going to be doing a cool episode on new gear for 2017, comparing so different set ups and also talking about the goHUNT new gear shop. Show Notes:  E-Scouting (6:30) E-Scouting a New area (9:45) Utilizing Google Earth photo’s (12:00) How Google Earth water seeps (15:00) Looking for October Bucks (15:45) Migration Layers (18:20) Using Burn Layers (22:50) Using Google Earth for low ground (23:45) Putting Boots on the Ground (25:30) October hunts vs September hunts (35:30) Links: Robby Denning’s article (this is a free article) https://www.gohunt.com/read/skills/how-to-find-big-mule-deer-areas-using-google-earth Brady’s Gear List: https://www.gohunt.com/read/skills/the-ultimate-backcountry-hunting-gear-list-breakdown 

Khoa Le is an avid outdoorsman and world traveler, who after years as an advertising creative director producing award-winning campaigns for the world’s largest brands, launched Tight Lines and Big Tines! as a passion project to bring the same level of craft and storytelling to the outdoor industry. Today, Tight Lines and Big Tines! has grown to become not only a destination for “Adventure Storytelling,” but also a partner for online/social media marketing, management and design services by some of the industry’s leading brands. Khoa and I had a great conversation about hunting and travel, we talked about hunting in Texas which I am excited to hopefully do in the next year or so. Khoa is great guy and really enjoyed chatting about hunting with him. Show Notes * Interview starts (4:45) * Growing up in Texas (12:30) * Hunting exotics in Texas (15:50) * The drive to hunt (30:30) * Experiencing the hunt (41:45) * Favorite hunts in the states (47:45) * Cooking with wild game (56:45) 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 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, its like the gift that keeps on giving every month. Signup for at www.sportsmansbox.comand get 20% with The Rich Outdoors Podcast codeTROand get 20% off.

Today’s episode is packed full of elk hunting knowledge from some of the best in the business. This last weekend, I was joined by Charlie Smith, Jason Phelps, Cory Miller, and Ryan Lampers, at the Oregon Waterfowl Festival of all places, and we got together and gave a little seminar on our combined knowledge of elk hunting. Being the fact that it was 105 degrees outside, our little round table turned out better than we could have expected, and it ended up being a perfect episode to share for Wapiti Wednesday. There is definitely a ton of tips and tactics in this episode that come from guys that can back it up with years and years of consecutive success, so make sure you leave us a review on iTunes and let us know what you think about this episode, and Wapiti Wednesday in general. Thanks guys! Show Notes: * Introductions (5:00) * Ryan’s strategy going into a public land elk hunt (6:45) * What 10 days of season to elk hunt (10:15) * Raking elk in (15:30) * Finding Elk (17:30) * North facing slopes (22:00) * Approaching bugling bulls (24:00) * Can you cheat the wind? (31:45) * Hunting solo vs With a group (33:00) * Pre-season bull movement (37:20) * The rut (41:45) * Bachelor herds (44:15) * Dealing with satellites  (52:15) * Biggest attributes for success (55:00) * Deal breaker in a hunting partner (1:07:30) 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. 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.

Todays episode is with a man who has traveled the globe two times over chasing adventure and the experience. Mark Peterson is a Hunter, Conservationist, Producer, Outfitter, Guide, Consultant, TV, but most of all a father and a Husband to his family. We had a great conversation on a host of topics around hunting. Overall I really enjoyed chatting with Mark and think he is a great spokesman for hunting. Mark has set a life goal of completing a triple slam, one with each weapon, which is a big goal to accomplish but I look forward to watching his journey. “Growing up near Lake Michigan, in the rolling hills of Oceana County, I developed a love and passion for hunting and the great outdoors at an early age, fostered by my father, who was an avid wingshooter. Starting at age 4, I went wilderness camping with my father in 12” of snow during January. With only a candle for heat, I’d listen to hunting tales from around the world and dreamed that someday I would create stories of my own. For the past two decades, my hunts have continued in Michigan but also expanded to other areas around the world. In 2013, I completed my Grand Slam of North American sheep. In early 2013, I decided to leave my family’s fruit farming and processing business to turn my passion into my full-time job. I now spend about two-thirds of my year out in the field. When I’m not in the field, I’m building my businesses. I’m currently the Co-Owner & CEO at Worldwide Trophy Adventures, Co-Owner of Rusted Rooster Media & Hatch Marketing Group, Co-Owner of Whitaker Brothers Hunting Company, Co-Owner of Salt River Outfitters, Co-Owner of Goose Haven Canada, and part-owner of The Wildlife Gallery. I’m also the Host of Cabela’s Instinct: Expedition Series on The Sportsman Channel. In addition, I’m currently working on my Super Slam and I aim to complete it in a few more years. I continue to hunt with my father, who has appeared on my television shows. And soon, you’ll see 3 generations of Petersons out there, hunting and enjoying the outdoors together.” – Mark Peterson Show Notes: * Interview starts (6:30) * Traveling and Hunting (8:30) *  Misconceptions about international hunting (13:00) * How to manage time with multiple big hunting trips (20:00) * Biggest struggles with hunting (24:30) * Staying in shape (26:10) * Advise to DIY guys (28:45) * Worldwide Trophy Adventures (31:00) * Upcoming hunts with Cabelas Instinct Series (41:30) * Starting a sheep slam (52:10) * Showing a non-hunter a hunt (56:20) * Favorite gear (58:00) * Advise to the twenty five year old (1:01:20) 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, its like the gift that keeps on giving every month. Signup for at www.sportsmansbox.comand get 20% with The Rich Outdoors Podcast codeTROand get 20% off. 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,

Wapiti Wednesday is here! The new Wapiti Wednesday has turned into a big hit and for good reason, who doesn’t love elk hunting and elk hunting stories. Today’s Wapiti Wednesday is with Mr. Scott Salmon of Washington State. Scott found hunting later in life but has really excelled in mastering the craft. Scott was able to draw a very coveted special draw tag last year and absolutely capitalized on the opportunity going the extra mile to make sure he took full advantage of the opportunity. We cover the story of his epic 2016 bull along with the quick turn around and helping a family member capitalize on yet another absolute monster. Scott shares many of the highs and lows of his journey in elk hunting and talking about all the things he wish he knew when he first started elk hunting. Show Notes: * Show starts (3:30) * Early mistakes (7:00) * Tactics (16:00) * Calling (23:30) * To push or not to push (28:10) * Current mistakes (39:00) * Understanding thermals (42:00) * Getting in shape (46:30) * Last years elk (53:00) * How to get into elk hunting (1:30:30) 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 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 code RICH to get $50 in points for to cash in at the new Gear Shop. 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.  

We have a special guest today and a special topic. This is not your average podcast, and it may not be for everyone. One of the most common questions I get asked is “How do I get into the hunting industry?” Which is a great question! How do I get paid to do what I love? As an entrepreneur I love this conversation almost as much as talking about elk hunting. Last year at SHOT show I ran into @mattbusbice and we started talking about business. As a very successful entrepreneur I have a lot of respect for what he has built. Naturally I thought it would be a great guest to talk about how to get into the industry and build a career doing something you love. This episode may not be for everyone but for some this episode may just change your life. I think there is some solid advice throughout the episode and I can’t thank Matt enough for taking the time to share his story with us. Matt Busbice along with his brother and dad have built the american dream by taking one idea for a product and turning it into a very successful business. On top of that now turning it into multiple successful companies. Be sure to check out Matt’s newest shows by subscribing to My Outdoor Tv, you can use the promo could WGN for a free trial. Show Notes: * Who is Matt Busbice? (5:00) * Running a family business (13:00) * The worst part of working in the outdoor industry (20:35) * When do you know if your company is working? (24:00) * How to start (28:30) * Struggle for the dream (40:45) * Future plans for Plano Synergy (42:15) * Most important gear (45:00) * Advice to the twenty five year old (46:00) * One last hunt (47:15) Gear List: Favorite Broadheads- BloodSport Chisel Tip Grave Digger (3 Pack), 100 Grain   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 gives 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, its 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.

Welcome to The Rich Outdoors Wapiti Wednesday, I wanted to carve out more time to focus on elk tactics and success so we decide we would dedicate an entire day a week to just elk conversations. I want to talk to both the legendary hunters as well as more DIY guys, to find out what is working and what is not for different hunters. At the end of the day, the podcast was designed to be my journey to learn and become a better hunter and elk hunting is by far the passion I want to learn the most about. Todays guest is Brad Cantrell, Brad is a great elk hunter who has spent a lot of time chasing both roosevelt elk and rocky mountain elk. Over the Years Brad has guided elk hunts, filmed elk hunts, and just over all had a lot of experience in the elk woods. As someone who has been successful in both hunting roosevelt’s and rocky’s it was interesting to chat about his recommendations to hunters looking to chase both and the differences their behaviors. Brad is a part of Heavy Hitters Outdoors, be sure to check out their Youtube Channel for some great hunting videos. Show Notes: * Interview starts (5:00) * Go to tactics (8:00) * The perfect scenario (11:30) * The difference between rockies and roosevelt (19:15) *  Making the transition for rockies to roosevelt (22:00) * Biggest struggles (26:00) * Best gear to optimize your season (32:30) * First year bowhunters (39:30) 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.

Hey everyone welcome to the show Where we break down tips and tactics to make you a better outdoorsman and hunter. and then there is todays show, The Muley Freak podcast crew asked me to do a debate show with Erik between mule deer hunting and elk hunting. Of course this entire conversation is all in good fun but it actually turned out to be such good podcast that I figured I’d share it with you guys. If you already heard it on the muley freak podcast my apologies. A big thank you to all of The Rich Outdoors podcast fans who have left a review and shared the podcast you guys are awesome. The podcast is spreading like wildfire, and its 100% word of mouth, so thank you guys so freaking much. Last week we had the Born and raised guys on the show and if you listened very closely there was a giveaway. It must have been a tough one though because there weren’t very many comments. Kyle Sipma was the first one to to reply to xxxman so I gotta give the win to Kyle. A full 5 disk box set of born and raised outdoors, hoodies and hats from both TRO and from BRO. Hope you guys enjoy this ridiculous episode with Erik Vanworekum and myself debating which is better elk hunting or mule deer hunting. special thanks to Zach Benedict for doing a great job of moderating and keeping the piece. Show Notes: * Show Starts (6:00) * Opening statements (12:30) * What makes Mule deer and Elk hunting so different (15:30) * Whats harder to kill? (27:30) * Closing arguments (1:10:30) This episode is brought to you by goHUNT.com. goHUNT’s insider is one of my favorite tools for researching and finding hunts, and is a must have for every serious hunter. whether you want to know where to hunt with 15 points or with zero this tool allows you to find hunts that will work for you. If you want to see how I go about using go hunt to find over looked areas  that have potential to hold monster bulls or bucks. Check out the video I made on finding hidden gem units, where I show you exactly what I look for,  with specific unit examples. Look for the video link in the show description. on top of being the a great resource for finding great hunting spots becoming an insider has a ton of benefits.  If your not a member yet I highly recommend it, and if you use our promo code: RICH you will help support the podcast as well as receive a $50 gift card to Sportsmans Warehouse. This episode is brought to you by a new sponsor Camofire.com. Camofire.com brings you daily deals on hunting gear from brands you know and trust, and ridiculous discounts. If you haven’t seen camofire.com it is basically a site that has a handful of special deals that only run for a super limited amount of time or until the product is sold out, then its gone. but were talking huge discounts.   Just the other day I bought some fancy black Ovis game bags and they were like 60-65% off. were talking quality name brand stuff and ridiculous discounts. Actually One of the main reason I first got on the campfire email list years ago was for the deals on game cameras, they have game cameras on there that come through from time to time at ridiculous discounts and that alone is worth jumping on and checking out. Check out Campfire.com or download the App.