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The Van Woerkom brothers Erik and Aaron of Muley Freak join the show to share some hunting stories and talk hunting. If you have a brother or have ever hunted with your brother you will get a kick out of this episode. We also end up talking about the pro’s and con’s of pack horses, and why blind horses and craigslist mules are a bad idea. Erik and Aaron grew up hunting with their dad and grandpa who loved to horseback hunt and be in the mountains with their horses. At 83 years young their grandpa drew a mountain goat tag in their home state of Utah and they were able to help take their grandpa on an amazing horseback hunt for mountain goat in their own back yard. Show Notes: * Aaron’s first bow hunt (6:45) * Elk VS. Mule Deer (8:25) * Why IS Muley freak so into Mule deer? (13:45) * Aaron’s background (15:55) * Hunting with horses (19:35) * Goat hunt with Grandpa Muley freak (38:15) * Elk Hunt with grandpa Rich (41:15) * Who shoots first? (44:05) * Having a few tags VS having a ton of tags (47:50) * Mule Deer hunts per year (49:55) * Secret to planning better hunts (51:10) * How to convince your spouse that hunting is the norm (55:10) * New for Muley Freak (57:00) This episode is brought to you by a  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. These deals on hunting and outdoor gear change every few hours, 24 hours a day. The key is to check Camofire multiple times a day so that you don’t miss out on another deal!  There are some serious discounts on Camofire, and its not just bargain bin junk either we’re talking quality name brand stuff at ridiculous discounts. Check out Camofire.comor download the App. This episode is also brought to you by Dark Energy and their ultra durable Poseidon portable charger. Water proof, shock proof, and destruction tested, this thing is made for outdoorsman. The poseidon charger is a 10,000 mAh portable charger that gives you the ability to charge your phone, gps, range finder, radios, or whatever you can charger off a usb port and has dual port charging capabilities with a 2.4 amp and a 1 amp port. Giving you 3-6 charges on a smartphone in a ultra durable and dependable portable charger and paracord micro-USB charging cable. Check them out at www.darkenergy.com and get 15% off with coupon code RICHOUTDOORS15 through April of 2017 only. Be Sure To Leave a Review

Hey guys welcome to the show. No show sponsors today because I have a separate ask and request from you guys. It only took two years but we finally have some hats and new podcast swag. The hats just got in, and we are really excited with how the they turned out. If you love the podcast, check them out and show your support for your favorite hunting podcast. We appreciate the support you guys give to the show so much, and all of the reviews, shares, and messages that have been coming in. Thank you so much! Todays episode, we are joined by the boys from A3 Outfitters to chat about finding big bulls and bucks. If you don’t know who A3 Outfitters is you may be living under a rock because these guys are notorious for turning up absolute monster critters. In this episode we talk about how to separate your self from the masses of other hunters, how to turn up big animals, and how to find over looked spots. We also talk about trail cameras and the pros and cons of running trail cameras to find both elk and deer. New Hats Are Up!!!

Welcome to the show, today we have another awesome state breakdown from Mr. Robert Hanneman of Huntin Fool Magazine. Robert is a wealth of knowledge and I can’t thank him enough for jumping on the show and sharing his knowledge. Applying in Nevada can be expensive, but the one thing I do like is that with the bonus point system that Nevada does use at least there is a chance of drawing without max points. Also if you are going to apply for one species in Nevada, you mind as well build points for all species if you are going to purchase a non refundable hunting license. These state breakdowns are probably a little too nerdy for some, but If you want to go on great hunts or just new and exciting hunts, knowing how to get a good tag is crucial. If you enjoy this episode or enjoy the podcast as a whole be sure to share it with a friend. The podcast has been really exploding in growth the last few months and I can’t thank you guys enough because it is all from you guys and word of mouth. Thank you so much for tuning in every week and please enjoy this great conversation with Robert Hanneman, and for more info from Robert check out Huntin Fool Magazine. Show Notes: Why you should put in for Nevada (7:25) Nevada draw sequence (13:20) Draw strategies (14:40) Nevada waiting periods (18:50) Turning back tags (24:20) Speciality tags (29:40) Landowner tags (33:10) Big picture of elk in Nevada (38:30) Scouting for elk by drawing a deer tag (46:30) Cow tags (49:20) Big picture of mule deer in Nevada (48:25) Big picture for antelope in Nevada (56:40) Mountain Goat (1:00:00) Sheep draws (1:02:05) Sheep Strategy (1:04:50) Show Links: Nevada Tag Application Nevada Hunting Regulations Hunting Fool Magazine   Show Sponsors:  GreenBelly: 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.co and use coupon code TRO10 for 10% off your first order.

I finally get to sit down and chat with some old friends and native Oregonians, Ty and Rihana Cary and Cory Staniforth. Ty and Rihana Cary are such a down to earth duo that are sharing their passion for the outdoors through their many adventure around the world. Check out their YouTube channel Wild Heritage. Cory Staniforth @roguedude_official is another Oregon native and an absolute killer. From Elk to Bears Cory knows how to get it done. You may know Cory from his popular lifestyle line of outdoor gear Rogue Dude. In this episode we dive into all kinds of topics, from elk hunting to trophy rooms. We even talk bear hunting tips for spring bear. Most of all this episode is a great example of how hunting connects us and builds life long friendships, with stories that we will never forget. Show Notes: * Elk Calling and competitions (9:50) Connecting with other hunters through social media (11:30) Pros and Cons of the Delorme In Reach (12:45) 2016 Elk hunt (17:00) Extreme pack outs (29:35) Cody’s “best” pack out (33:45) Southwest bear hunting Oregon (37:00) Judging bears and determining sex (43:50) Bear hides and taxidermy (48:20) Big plans for the Cary’s (56:05) Show Links: DeLorme AG-009871-201 inReach SE Show Sponsors:   Camofire: This episode is brought to you by a  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. These deals on hunting and outdoor gear change every few hours, 24 hours a day. The key is to check Camofire multiple times a day so that you don’t miss out on another deal!  There are some serious discounts on Camofire, and its not just bargain bin junk either we’re talking quality name brand stuff at ridiculous discounts. Check out Camofire.comor download the App.   Dark Energy: This episode is also brought to you by Dark Energy and their ultra durable Poseidon portable charger. Water proof, shock proof, and destruction tested, this thing is made for outdoorsman. The poseidon charger is a 10,000 mAh portable charger that gives you the ability to charge your phone, gps, range finder, radios, or whatever you can charger off a usb port and has dual port charging capabilities with a 2.4 amp and a 1 amp port. Giving you 3-6 charges on a smartphone in a ultra durable and dependable portable charger and paracord micro-USB charging cable. Check them out at www.darkenergy.com and get 15% off with coupon code RICHOUTDOORS15 through April of 2017 only.

Welcome to the show, today I am joined by Brady Miller and Brandon Evans of goHUNT.com to get some tips on hunting Colorado and how to apply. Overall we focus most of this episode on those looking to hunt over the counter or with very few points. We do bounce around a fair amount, but all in all there are some great tips throughout. Applications for colorado are due by midnight on the 4th of april. You can apply online for the elk deer and antelope but you will need to mail in your sheep, goat and moose applications. For clarification on the sheep draws, you do need to choose between desert’s and Rocky’s. Deserts do not have a points system and rocky mountain bighorn’s do use the preference point system. With the Rocky Mountain sheep you are not eligible to draw until your forth year of applying. For a Full breakdown of how that system works click here. There are a few new changes in Colorado regulations this year, so if you are planning on going be sure to check those out. Colorado was nice enough to make a cool little video on all the changes so I will add that to the show notes as well (New Regulations Video) . If you are planning on hunting Colorado in the near future this episode is a must listen. If you’re not planning on it, or you haven’t considered it, just check out our previous episode with Brady on is DIY 200 inch Colorado buck which is episode 094. I know that episode alone made me want to go to Colorado and chase mule deer. I Hope you guys enjoy this episode and if you have any questions about how to apply, where to apply, or anything at all, be sure to join The Rich Outdoors Insider Facebook Group and myself of Brady or any of the other listeners will be happy to help. We are also going to start doing some gear giveaways in there as well. Alrighty on to the show. Show Notes: New Changes to Colorado Draw System (10:30) How the Draw Works (13:00) First Choice vs Second Choice  (14:00) Land owner Tags (18:15) Where to start in choosing a hunt (20:50) Having multiple tags in your pocket (23:15) Over the counter pressure (25:45) How to get away from pressure (28:25) Finding Hidden Gem Units (32:45) Muzzleloader tag overlap (33:55) Colorado Elk Hunting Opportunity vs Trophy (35:55) General Season Tags (37:15) Trophy Speices (41:55) Antelope Hunting in Colorado (49:15) Colorado Whitetail (51:00) Thinking about weather on Colorado Hunts (52:15) Show Sponsors: BlackOvis.com This episode is brought to you by the same folks who do such a great job with camofire and thats BlackOvis.com. Black Ovis is set up to be your one stop shop for true backcountry hunters, and is tailored to those dedicated hunters. With serious gear heads on staff they can answer any technical questions you may have. Here is the best part, why would you drive to the store when you can get free shipping on every order! If you need anything for your spring hunts coming up check them out at www.blackovis.com and for a limited time they are offering The Rich Outdoors podcast listeners a special discount, use code TRO and get 10% off your order + free shipping. goHUNT.com This episode is brought to you by goHUNT.com/insider. GoHUNT Insider is an amazing hunt research platform that is a must have for any dedicated hunter. Find and research tag opportunities based on your own preferences, and find great hunting opportunities throughout the west. Check out the video I made on Finding Hidden Gem Units ...

In this episode I am joined by Matt Howell @muleymatt and one of his hunting buddies Jason DeWeese @swchunter. You may know Matt as Muley Matt on Instagram and we actually talk about how the name Muley Matt came about, social media and some of the good things about social media, even though we tend to dwell on the negatives of it. We had a great time chatting about the mule deer hunting in Colorado, finding good bucks, and quite a bit about hunting with your kids. Matt is actually trying pretty hard to get his first bull this year, and yes naturally I turned a podcast with a guy named Muley Matt into a conversation about elk. My apologies to the diehard mule deer fans who get tired of me talking about elk but it happens. Overall a great episode and just in time as it is time to start thinking about Colorado draws. In fact this Thursday, Brady Miller will be back on to help us break down the Colorado, so be sure you catch that show before you put in. Real quick before the show I have some Phelps Game Calls to giveaway for a 5 star shout-out. In fact I have a new bugle tube and some of the new amp frames this week. These things are amazing, hands down the best diaphragm I have used. We are going to give another set away next Tuesday so if you want to win a new bugle and amp reeds go leave a review. Show Notes: * 6:15 Interview starts * 6:50 Social Media in the hunting world * 10:25 Scouting for early season rifle tags * 13:05 Hunters and hikers clashing in the same spots * 17:15  Mistakes made while hunting * 19:20 The full story of Jason’s hunt * 21:55 Matt’s hunting style * 22:50 Winter Kill and shed hunting after harsh winters * 28:10 Heavy winters affecting your draws * 32:00 Hunting with kids * 34:35 Colorado youth opportunities * 38:40 Building points for youth * 41:45 Youth taking once of lifetime animals * 42:45 Muley Matt’s experience with bull elk * 45:10 The size of buck Matt looks for each year * 46:00 Trophy Mentality * 53:45 Trying to focus on more than one species * 59:10 Filming hunts * 1:03:35 Solo hunting mentality VS hunting with a partner Show Sponsors: goHUNT.com This episode is brought to you by goHUNT.com/insider. GoHUNT Insider is an amazing hunt research platform that is a must have for any dedicated hunter. Find and research tag opportunities based on your own preferences, and find great hunting opportunities throughout the west. Check out the video I made on Finding Hidden Gem Units < here. Sign up today and use promo code: RICH not only will you help support the podcast,  but you will also receive a $50 gift certificate to Sportsman’s Warehouse. Check it Out! Dark Energy: This episode is also brought to you by Dark Energy and their ultra durable Poseidon portable charger. Water proof, shock proof, and destruction tested, this thing is made for outdoorsman. The poseidon charger is a 10,000 mAh portable charger that gives you the ability to charge your phone, gps, range finder, radios, or whatever you can charger off a usb port and has dual port charging capabilities with a 2.4 amp and a 1 amp port. Giving you 3-6 charges on a smartphone in a ultra durable and dependable portable charger and paracord micro-USB charging cable.

Today’s show is a reunion of sorts. I’m joined by Lorenzo, Brandon and Brady of goHUNT, all of whom have been on the show individually, and we dive into a plethora of interesting topics. Not only do we cover what new features we will be seeing from goHUNT.com, but we also cover everything from high country mule deer hunting, to winter kill theory, bartering techniques for backcountry food rations, to the great pack weight debate, taking new hunters out, work/life balance, and we even managed to squeeze in some elk hunting stories. There’s a little something in this episode for just about everybody. The goHUNT crew is a solid group of guys that are down to earth and great to chat with. If you haven’t yet, be sure to check out their goHUNT.com Insider, as it is an amazing tool for finding and researching hunts. If you guys are interested, I did make a video on exactly how I use goHUNT’s insider tool to find hidden gem units. Most people won’t talk about specific units, but in this video I pretty much lay it all out there and show you exactly how I find units that may hold a monster bull or a monster buck. If you are interested in goHUNT, use our code: RICH and you will not only get everything we talk about in the episode, but you will also receive a $50 gift card to Sportsmans warehouse. Show Notes: * Whats new at goHUNT.com (8:00) * New mapping feature. (13:35) * New filtering data (14:30) * Overrated units (17:10) * High mountain hunting (23:15) * Winter Kill theory (24:15) * Nevada High country (26:45) * Lightening in the mountains (28:45) * Filling up your calendar (30:45 * Balancing work and play (32:45) * Office with the most inches killed (36:15) * Taking a new hunter (38:15) * Food in the Backcountry (40:45) * Too much of this, not enough of that (43:45) * The Orange Pumpkin discussion (46:30) * meeting other hunters on a hunt (48:15) * Upcoming hunts (53:45) * Brady might be a terrorist (54:45)) * Brandon’s Elk Hunt (57:00) * Lorenzo’s Elk Hunt (59:30) Show Sponsors: Camofire: This episode is brought to you by a  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. These deals on hunting and outdoor gear change every few hours, 24 hours a day. The key is to check Camofire multiple times a day so that you don’t miss out on another deal!  There are some serious discounts on Camofire, and its not just bargain bin junk either we’re talking quality name brand stuff at ridiculous discounts. Check out Camofire.comor download the App. Dark Energy: This episode is also brought to you by Dark Energy and their ultra durable Poseidon portable charger. Water proof, shock proof, and destruction tested, this thing is made for outdoorsman. The poseidon charger is a 10,000 mAh portable charger that gives you the ability to charge your phone, gps, range finder, radios, or whatever you can charger off a usb port and has dual port charging capabilities with a 2.4 amp and a 1 amp port.

 Today we are about to drop some serious knowledge bombs on you. This episode is packed full of information, from whether a Montana hunt is still on your wish list, or you have been hunting there for years, there is some great info in this episode. I am joined by Mr. Robert Hanaman to dive into his home state of Montana and cover the great state from one end to the other. Going over how to apply, where to apply, what not to do, and some of the very strange rules in Montana. We really wanted to make sure we covered the state for those just dreaming of one day going on a deer hunt in Montana to the die hard elk guys looking for an inside tip from a local. We also cover the unlimited sheep hunt pretty extensively which is definitely something I wanna do at some point in my life. From what the best area to find the next world record bull, to where and how to capitalize on a trophy buck. this episode has it all. If you have any questions regarding hunting in Montana or anything we cover in the episode you can always hit us up in the The Rich Outdoors Insiders Facebook group. Note we are also going to start doing so pretty cool giveaways on the Facebook Group so you definitely want to join that so you don’t miss Out. Quick 5 star shout out to Got Bit By The Bug, who writes; “Hey Cody! Love the Podcast. Great guests and content. Keep up the good work man!” A big thanks to everyone who took the time to leave a review, it means a lot. If you haven’t left the podcast a review yet be sure to do so on iTunes.   Show Notes: * Montana as an opportunity hunters (7:55) * Montana elk hunting (11:00) * Montana deer hunting (12:10) * Block Management (13:10) * OnXmaps is a must (20:10) * Key to killing big bucks (22:10) * Corner Jumping (23:30) * I need a helicopter (25:40) * Random Montana rules (27:10) * Montana application tips (32:10) * Eastern Montana elk hunting (34:10) * Building points and not hunting the general (40:10) * Mule deer overview for Montana (47:40) * Sheep hunting in Montana (50:55) * Unlimited Sheep Hunt (52:35) * Buffalo Hunts (01:04:20) * Moose Hunts (01:05:50) * Goat Hunts (01:07:55) * Antelope Hunts (01:04:40) * More elk info (01:13:10) Important Dates: Elk and Deer applications due: March 15, 2017 Sheep, Moose, Mountain Goat, Bison Due: May 1, 2017 Antelope draw due: June 1, 2017 Show Links: Unlimited Sheep Hunt Articles Apply for Montana Hunts  Show Sponsors: BlackOvis.com This episode is brought to you by the same folks who do such a great job with camofire and thats BlackOvis.com. Black Ovis is set up to be your one stop shop for true backcountry hunters, and is tailored to those dedicated hunters. With serious gear heads on staff they can answer any technical questions you may have. Here is the best part, why would you drive to the store when you can get free shipping on every order! If you need anything for your spring hunts coming up check them out at www.blackovis.com and for a limited time they are offering The Rich Outdoors podcast listeners a special discount, use code TRO and get 10% off your order + free shipping. Dark Energy:

A couple weeks ago I had the chance to sit down with Garret and Micah of Hidden Instinct at the Salt Lake Hunt Expo. You probably recognize these guys from their popular Youtube Channel or Instagram @HiddenInstinct, but they are just a couple of awesome down to earth guys, doing what they love. Garret and Micah are hunting nuts with a passion for chasing coyotes. In this episode the guys share some great tips for increasing your success in coyote calling, the biggest mistakes most people make, and how to think outside of the box to get away from other hunters. If you like coyote hunting though you will love this episode, and even if you’re not a big coyote hunter, there is some good tips on how to find areas that other hunters won’t. We also touch on how Micah and Garret work a new hunting area to find bucks they didn’t know were there and some mule deer hunting tips as well. Show Notes: * Getting into hunting (4:35) * First Coyote (8:05) * Finding new places (10:45) * Favorite state of coyote hunt (11:50) * Favorite Calls (13:35) * Electronic calls vs hand calls (15:05) * Never half ass it (15:45) * Biggest mistakes guys makes (12:05) * Not choose the right spot to setup (18:35) * Running a shotgun (20:35) * How to choose spots other people won’t (21:05) * Focus on growing as hunter (22:00) * growing as a hunter and learning new area (23:05) * 2017 plans (24:35)  “The more you go out and experiment and get out of your comfort zone, whether you’re forced to or not, then you’re learning new stuff and it just makes you that much more versatile as a hunter. “ Show Sponsors: goHUNT.com Big thanks to todays show sponsor goHUNT.com and their Insider platform. Go hunt insider is a must have for any serious hunter that wants to hunt out west. GoHUNT.com gives you the ability to research and find hunts based on the type of hunt you want. Right now is tag application season and this is the time of year that can truly make or break your season. Having the right tags in your pocket can make all the difference in the world when it comes to having a successful fall wether that be filling the freezer or the once in a lifetime buck. We talk  all the time on the show about going the extra mile to be more successful in the field but that also involves going the extra mile to in the planning process before the hunt. When it comes to hunting its about being in the right spot at the right time, and find the right spot is so critical to that equation. Check out goHUNT.com, become an insider and use coupon code: RICH. Not only will you help support the podcast, but you will also get a $50 gift card to Sportsman’s Warehouse Camofire: This episode is brought to you by a  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. These deals on hunting and outdoor gear change every few hours, 24 hours a day. The key is to check Camofire multiple times a day so that you don’t miss out on another deal!  There are some serious discounts on Camofire,

This episode is packed full of ridiculous stories, lots of laughs, and maybe some wisdom lightly sprinkled on top. Overall it really shows what an amazing bond hunting creates between hunting friends. Good buddies Mark Seacat (@westseacat), Adam Foss (@fossman8), and Cole Kramer (@nomadic49ak) have been on some of the most amazing adventures around the world, and continue to push the limit of experiences to be had. Show Notes: * Farmersonly.com (6:17) * First hunt together (9:27) * Beyond the layers (11:42) * Having to motivate a someone (15:00) * The unspoken language of hunters (17:40) * How to utilize a good hunting partner (18:20) * Having a shot sequence (18:35) * Kodiak Goat Hunt (24:20) * Taking risks on the mountain (30:50) * Cole’s Azerbaijan Tur hunt (32:30) * The best kind of traveling (39:30) * Hunting for your self vs for someone else (41:30) * “He’s dead as a door” (48:45) * Hunting memories (50:45) * 24 day hunt (59:00) * Greg Krough project (01:08:45) * Santi (01:10:45) * The bond we have as hunters (01:12:25) * The Thanksgiving goat (01:16:15) * Roy Roth (01:22:45) Show Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by goHUNT.com/insider. GoHUNT Insider is an amazing hunt research platform that is a must have for any dedicated hunter. Find and research tag opportunities based on your own preferences, and find great hunting opportunities throughout the west. If you are serious about hunting, goHUNT Insider is worth every penny. Sign up today and use promo code: RICH to not only will you get insider access to everything we cover in this episode, but you will also receive a $50 gift certificate to Sportsman’s Warehouse. Check it Out! 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.co and use coupon code TRO10 for 10% off your first order.

In this episode, life long Utah resident and tag application specialist Brandon Evans joins the show to break down the the Utah draw application system. Brandon also discusses some different tag draw strategies and over the counter opportunity hunts throughout the state. Though elk seems to be the main topic of discussion, we did touch on mule deer a fair amount. We also briefly go over antelope hunting opportunities as well as all of the “trophy species”. Over all even if you miss the application deadline this episode has some great info on opportunity hunts and over the counter options for those who don’t draw a tag anywhere else this year. Show Notes: * Utah elk overview (12:30) * Why everyone should put in for Utah (15:25) * How to put in twice on the same license (18:10) * Tips for not missing a draw (17:25) * How the Utah draw works (18:40) * New change for 2017 general deer (19:55) * Max point pool vs random draw pool (21:35) * General bull and spike/ cow tags (23:35) * Good General Hunts and units to avoid (31:40) * New feature to goHUNT.com (33:30) * Utah Deer overview (35:00 * Limited entry draw order and why its important to know (41:20) * Extended Late Hunts (44:45) * CWMU tags (47:10) * Antelope Hunts (49:35) * Once in a Lifetime hunts (51:20) * Sheep Hunts (52:20) * Moose Hunts (53:10) * Mountain Goat (57:30) Show Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by goHUNT.com/insider. GoHUNT Insider is an amazing hunt research platform that is a must have for any dedicated hunter. Find and research tag opportunities based on your own preferences, and find great hunting opportunities throughout the west. If you are serious about hunting, goHUNT Insider is worth every penny. Sign up today and use promo code: RICH to not only will you get insider access to everything we cover in this episode, but you will also receive a $50 gift certificate to Sportsman’s Warehouse. Check it Out! 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.  These bars are one of the best options for quick, easy, light weight backcountry meals that I have ever come across. I also keep a few stashed in my truck, just in case. To get more information and to order some for your next hunt, just go to www.greenbelly.co and use coupon code TRO10 for 10% off your first order.

Calvin Halladay and Cody Draper join the show to share their story of this years mule deer turned bear hunt, and we discuss what makes great hunters as well as what makes good hunting partners. With a special appearance from Mr. Aaron Neilson, to share his wealth of knowledge. Aaron has probably forgot more about hunting than the three of us have ever known. A great conversation about hunting with three of the best hunters I know all at the same table. Show Notes: * Deer hunt turned bear hunt (7:00) * Two different styles of glassing (13:30) * Having a hunting partner that compliments your style (16:45)) * Misery makes great memories (21:50) * What makes Cody Draper a great hunter (23:40) * Bucky country (26:00) * Mental Toughness (29:00) * Thoughts on gear (30:15) * Aaron Neilson joins the show (32:30) * Aaron’s thoughts on hunters today (36:45) * How to be able to hunt for a living (41:20) * Hunt what you want to hunt (42:20) * Hunters hurting Hunters (45:50) * There is no substitute for killing experience (56:20) * The 64,000 question (59:40) * Taking someone new (01:06:20) Be sure to pick up a Rich Outdoor Podcast window decal and show your support for your favorite hunting podcast. Also check out The Rich Outdoors Podcast Swag at www.therichoutdoors.net/shop 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. 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.co and use coupon code TRO10 for 10% off your first order.

Brian Barney joins me to chat about spring bear hunting and let me tell you this episode is packed with tips advice for bear hunting. I always try to make sure there are direct takeaways in every podcast, and this one has a ton of great nuggets. Fall vs Spring bear hunting (11:40) Using spring bear hunt to scout for elk (14:00) What to look for when Scouting for bears (16:40) Early Morning Bears (18:10) Denning locations (25:00) When to go bear hunting (27:30) Weather and bear hunting (30:30) Barometric pressure (35:30) How to move in on a bear (39:10) Judging Bears (45:00) Color Phases (52:55) Spring Bear Opportunities (55:00) Hunting up close and personal (01:05:45) Don’t get comfortable (01:15:40) Bear Recipes (01:16:45)

For the 100th episode I really wanted to do something different, so I thought I would flip the script and let fellow podcaster and friend Brian Call of the Gritty Bowmen interview me. I mean if your going to let another host take over your show, you can’t ask for a nicer guy to do the job than Brian. I gotta say it was a bit nerve racking to have the mic flipped on you, but Brian is a great interviewer and did a great job digging stories out of me that very few people know, like that time I broke my neck and was paralyzed face down in the water. All in all it was a lot of fun and I gotta thank Brian for taking the time to jump on the show. Show Notes: Background (6:53) First animal with a bow (11:38) The most rewarding part of the podcast thus far (16:23) Early year idles (18:00) Roy Roth (23:23) Ups and downs of podcasting (25:50) That one time I broke my neck (31:50) Never give up (42:43) Hunting with the Sharps (47:23) Photographic evidence  (50:00) The Rich Outdoors moving forward (57:42) Recording our entire life (01:02:50) Show Sponsor: 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.co and use coupon code TRO10 for 10% off your first order.

This week I am joined by The Experience crew Jason Price, Dan Catlin, and Dallas Hemeyer. We talk about setting goals in hunting and in life, hunting with friends, and how to have fun on stressful hunts. The best part about getting to do a podcast with a whole hunting crew, is that you often get to hear the real story behind the hunt. There are plenty of laughs throughout this episode and I had a great time chatting with the guys.