The Rich Outdoors

In todays episode we are chatting with Jay Scott. Jay is a very accomplished guide down in Arizona and has guided hunters to some truly amazing bull elk over the years. Jay and I talk about many of the differences and similarities that hunting elk up here in the north have in comparison to down where he is at in the Southwest.

There’s an old saying that 10% of elk hunters kill 90% of the elk in DIY elk hunting. Well we sit down with Zach Bowhay and chat about what the 10%, like himself, do differently to be successful in elk hunting. I love that Zach is a well rounded hunter and knows how to get it done in different ways and is not afraid to try something new. We talk about his new found success and love for stalking elk, his success with implementing decoys, his favorite gear, and much more. Show Notes: * Early years of DIY elk hunting * The 90/10 of DIY elk hunting * Selecting an elk hunting area * Not looking for primo elk areas * Calling elk vs stalking elk * When to stalk elk * One foot in front of the other when DIY elk hunting * Elk hunting gear suggestions * Upcoming AK hunt Zach gives some great advice to all elk hunters on becoming more successful in DIY elk hunting.

I’m super excited about this episode as we are chatting with Trevon Stoltzufs of Outback Outdoors. Trevon and his team are top notch at telling the story with a video camera and really creating something special. Trevon and I chatted a lot about the industry and filming in general. We also cover his thoughts on becoming a better hunter and surrounding yourself with greatness to increase success. Trevon has some great advice and is always more then happy to share with his fellow sportsman. Show Notes: * Ibex on the Rock * Background * Getting into the industry * The why * Hunting shows these days * Turning a kid on to hunting * Getting into filming * Building a team * How to be successful * Gear tips * Outback Outdoors Links: Outback Outdoors  

Jim Burnworth is about as successful as they come in the hunting industry–on all levels. Jim has taken over a thousand big game animals in his career including 71 elk to date. So we chatted about his system and routines that he uses or does to make him the hunter he is. We also talked about western hunting in general and what species of animal will hone a hunter’s skill the most. This turned out to be a killer conversation with a ton of takeaways on how to become better hunters, bowmen, conservationists, and outdoorsmen in general. We also cover some of Jim’s other passions such as hot rods and hunting for old gems while on hunts for big game.     Show Notes: * Background * Early mentors * Being a shooter vs. a hunter * Routines and shot sequence * Knowing your distance and capability * Preparing for a shot * Knowing your equipment * Jim’s technique for becoming the best shooter * The importance of range finding * The go/no go gauge * Being mentally prepared vs. physically prepared * Most common mistakes * Being a true outdoorsman * Dream hunts * Traveling * Skills learned abroad * The one species that teaches us the most * Mule deer populations, meat value, and how conservation works * Hot rods and the bigger picture Links: JimBurnworth.com Jim’s Facebook

Today we are sitting down with long-time backcountry mule deer hunter Marc Smith. Marc is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to bowhunting and chasing monster mule deer,  as he has been hunting and teaching backcountry bow hunting for decades. In this episode, we chat about Marc’s learning curve into the sport of bow hunting and how he would go about becoming a top hunter if he had to do it all again. We talk about hunting fitness and how his ideas on that have changed and evolved over the years. We cover a lot of great conversation based around the hunting industry and what it takes these days, as well as gear that Marc couldn’t live without. Marc dives into his bow setup and why he chooses a lot of the things he does and what makes a good product. Show notes: * The early years * First mule deer * Finding a mentor * Shooting “little bucks” * Opportunity harvests * How to be great * Fitness * Clothing & gear * Bow setups * Arrows and broadheads Links:  Marc’s Facebook Muleyslayer Facebook

Guy Eastman shares with us what its like growing up in the Eastman family, and how he has seen the industry change over the years. Guy (and really the whole Eastman family) are a huge part of what the hunting industry stands for today, and have really pushed the fair chase and ethical side of what we do as hunters. Guy is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to western hunting, tag draws, and really the future of hunting. We cover tag application strategies and some of the issues that come with a growing population of preference points. Guy also shares his tips for success, as well as what makes a successful hunter.   Show Notes: * Growing up in the Eastman family * Changes over the years * Eastman’s hunting journal * Predator issues * Tag numbers * Tag strategies * 5 year strategy * Getting started in apply for tags * What it takes to be a successful hunter Links: Eastmans website Guys Facebook Wyoming Fish and Game Dept

This is part two of our interview with Marlon Holden of Gray Light Hunter. In this episode, we go over Marlon’s system for scouting, hunting, and getting the job done. Marlon is an absolute machine on the mountain and one of the most helpful guys out there. We break down my upcoming mule deer hunt and Marlon gives concrete advice and tips on how he would approach my hunt. Marlon has taken 40 bucks in the 9 years since first picking up a bow and here is his system for getting it done on the mountain. No dancing around the subject–the gloves are off and Marlon calls it like he sees it. Show Notes: * Scouting * Trail cams * New areas * Reading the sign * Low ground vs. highcountry * When to stalk * Thermal wind shifts * Making your own luck * Bow setups * Big eyes Links:  Gray Light Hunter 

Today we’re chatting with Marlon Holden of Grey Light Hunter, who is a fascinating story–at least to me. Marlon has only been hunting for 9 years, yet has taken 40 muleys with his bow. I wanted to sit down with Marlon and tap into just exactly how he has been able to have so much success so fast. Turns out Marlon is full of great advice–so full in fact that we had to cut the interview into two parts. In part 1, we’ll cover just how Marlon was able throw the traditional learning curve out the window and expedite his hunting success at an amazing rate. Next week, we’ll break down the tactics and strategies he has developed to get him to where he his. All in all, this is definitely one of my favorite interviews so far and Marlon has some really great advice on hunting and in life.       Show Notes: * Background * Attitude and ability * Failure * The learning curve * I can’t * Mindset * Tag strategy * Elk are big, loud, and stinky * What it takes Links: http://www.graylighthunter.com/ Facebook

Being a successful hunter is just a matter of limiting the number of mistakes we make when the opportunity presents itself. In this episode, Jason Phelps of Phelps Game Calls and I break down what we think are the some of the biggest mistakes elk hunters make when elk hunting and calling elk. These are by no means in a particular order, these are mostly some of the more common mistakes we hear the most and the ones we find ourselves constantly making on our own hunts. We would love to hear your feedback and some of the mistakes you guys find yourself making over and over. To become better hunters we must learn from our mistakes, and if we can learn from other’s mistakes as well, all the better.     Show Notes:  * Calling your way into an elk * Reluctancy to change strategy * Knowledge of elk * Resistance to do what it takes * Overthinking your calling * Calling to quiet or small * Physical fitness * Playing the wind * The shot * Time Links: Phelps Game Calls

Are you ready to get into mountain shape for hunting season? This episode of The Rich Outdoors Podcast we are chatting with Zac Griffith of Summit Productions about how hunting fitness and and training can improve our hunting success. Zac has some great tips on hunting, fitness, and success in general. This episode will leave you ready to get in mountain shape and crush it on the mountain this fall.   Show Notes: * Hunting fitness * Fitness freaks and haters * How fitness can improve hunting game * NM Ibex #kong * Lessons learned * Lean muscle vs. mass * Fitness for mountain hunting * Why hunting fitness is important * Diet * Filming hunts Links: http://www.zacgriffith.com/ YouTube Ibex Hunt Gear List: Boots: Salomon Quest GTX 4D Camo system: First Lite ASAT Pack: Exo Mountain Gear 5500 Bow: Hoyt Nitrum Turbo Arrows: Easton FMJ Deep Six Injections Broadheads: Gravedigger Chisel Tips Guns/Caliber: Remington Sendero .300 RUM Optics: Swarovski SLC 15X56 Swarovski HD STS 20-60x 65mm Tent: Easton Kilo 2P Sleeping Bag: Big Agnes Camera make/model:  Canon HF G30 Favorite mountain house: Never tried them! Favorite Hunting Fitness Quote: “The harder I work, the luckier I get.”

In this episode I’m chatting with Corey Jacobsen. Corey is not only an amazing elk caller and hunter, but is he extremely well qualified to teach both. Corey’s been completely immersed in elk hunting literally his entire life and has 8 World Elk Calling titles as well. Currently he is producing some of the best elk hunting content out there, with his magazine Extreme Elk, a hunting magazine completely about elk hunting. Corey is a great resource for us all and there are some truly great take-aways and tips in this interview. We cover not only how he goes about calling in bulls and his exact routine, but also what he does when things don’t go as planned and the bulls don’t seem to be following the same script. We cover lots of scenarios and what if’s, along with how to find new hunting areas. Show Notes: * Hunting Wyoming * Tag strategy * Finding new area * Locating on the go * Calling style * Over calling * Tips for the unexpected * Full moon * Hunting mid day * Hunting with decoys * Extreme Elk * Elk 101 Links: extreme elk. elk101.com Gear List: Boots: Zamberlan 996 Vioz GTX Camo system:  Sitka Open Country Pack:  EXO 3500 Bow:  Prime Alloy Arrows: CE Maxima Hunter 350 Broadheads: G5 Striker Guns/Caliber: Remington .300 WSM XCR Optics: Vortex Razor 10×42 binos, Vortex Razor 11-33×50 spotter, Vortex Ranger 1000 rangefinder Tent: Easton Kilo Carbon 2P Sleeping Bag: Kuiu Super Down Camera make/model: Sony RX 100 iii, Canon T3i DSLR, Canon XF100 video Favorite mountain house: Sweet and Sour Pork with Rice Favorite Quote:  “To him who has once tasted the reckless independence, the haughty self-reliance, the sense of irresponsible freedom, which the forest life engenders, civilization thenceforth seems flat and stale. Its pleasures are insipid, its pursuits wearisome, its conventionalities, duties, and mutual dependence alike tedious and disgusting. The entrapped wanderer grows fierce and restless, and pants for breathing-room.  The wilderness, rough, harsh, and inexorable, has charms more potent in their seductive influence than all the lures of luxury and sloth. And often he on whom it has cast its magic finds no heart to dissolve the spell, and remains a wanderer and an Ishmaelite to the hour of his death.” – Francis Parkman Dream Hunt: Yukon moose with a bow  

It all started when I was looking into picking up some MTN OPS products. Well, I had a bunch of questions, so I figured other hunters probably did as well. I decided to throw Casey and Jordan in the hot seat and see what MTN OPS can do to give me an edge on the mountain when I’m hunting. We dive into how the idea for MTN OPS came about, how they got started, and some of the benefits and struggles of building a business with your brother. We also go over how MTN OPS can make you a better hunter and what products will get you there. Whether you hit the gym twice a day or find your fitness in the hills, MTN OPS can help push you a little bit further and make you a little bit better of a hunter everyday. Show Notes: * What MTN OPS is * About Jordan and Casey Harbertson * Brotherly love * Building a business * How the idea for MTN OPS came about * What MTN OPS supplements can do for the average hunter * What products to use and when to use them * The difference between Yeti and Enduro * Health benefits * Getting in shape * Creating a habit * What is coming in the future for MTN OPS * Drop Zone elk hunt give away Links: MTN OPS  Drop Zone give away Yeti  Enduro    

In this episode we’re chatting with Pedro De Ampuero who has one of the most diverse hunting backgrounds you can imagine. Pedro grew up learning to hunt in Spain, and has been fortunate enough to hunt all over the world. Pedro is an amazing resource for becoming a better hunter as he has been on so many challenging hunts around the globe, and has a wealth of knowledge that we can all draw from.  Show Notes * Hunting Spain * Learning the hard way * Hunting Hawaii * Kuiu Gear Links http://pedroampuero.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pedro.cazandoconarco?fref=ts YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4sSo1-QOsZdRYTZnoenXfQ Gear List: Boots: Salomon/Bestard Camo system: KUIU Gear. Verde/Vias Pack: KUIU Icon Pro Bow: PSE Decree HD 70lbs; Winners Choice Strings; Trophy Taker Rest; Spot Hogg Father; Doinker Stabilizers; Carter Too Simple Release. Arrows: Carbon Express Maxima Red, Bohning Blazer, 420gr. Broadheads: Grim Reaper Razortip 100gr. Guns/ and Caliber: Sako 85 7mm rem mag. with Leica Magnus 1.5-10×42 Optics: Leica Trinovid 10×42, Leica Apo-Televid 65 Tent: KUIU Mountain Star Sleeping Bag: KUIU Superdown Camera make/model: Olympus OM ED 1  Favorite mountain house? Beef Stroganoff (if Jamon Iberico and bread are not available) Favorite Quote:  “If there is something more beautiful in hunting than taking a life, it is deciding not to.”  

Hunting is not always about punching your tag. In this episode, Jana Waller and I chat about what it means to be a hunter and the challenges that we face as a community. Jana is not only an amazing hunter, but she is very active in helping ensure that we will be able to enjoy the luxury for years to come. Jana’s passion for the outdoors and wildlife is nothing short of contagious and inspiring. Jana’s hunting show Skull Bound TV focuses on teaching the true meaning of hunting and showing the conservation side that is so important. Skull Bound TV also works with a lot of wounded veterans and does a great job helping veterans find and share the passion that hunters know and love.   Show Notes: * Montana bear hunting * Finding the passion in hunting * Hunting mentorship * Being a female hunter * Dealing with anti-hunters and haters * Finding success * Long range school * Skull art * Hunting conservation * Wishes for Warriors * Maryland Sika deer * Jana’s new show Links in the show: Skull Bound TV Show: http://www.skullboundtv.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkullBoundTV?pnref=lhc Jana’s Skull Art: http://www.paintedskulls.com/ Nemo Arms: https://nemoarms.com/ Wishes for Warriors: http://wishesforwarriorscorp.org/ Maryland Sika Deer: http://sikastag.com/ Wyoming Women’s Antelope Hunt: http://wyomingwomensantelopehunt.org/ Life Below Zero: http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/life-below-zero/ Skull Bound Green Beret Turkey Hunt on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/120740259 Jana’s Gear List: Boots: Kenetrex Camo system: Kryptek Pack: Tenzing Bow: Mathews Arrows: Carbon Express Broadheads: Shuttle T by Trophy Taker Gun and Caliber: Nosler Trophy Grade Rifle.300wsm/ G.A.Precision .300wsm/ Nemo “Recon” .300wsm in AR platform Optics: Vortex Razor HD 5X20X50 scope, Razor HD 12×50 binos Rangefinder: Vortex Tent: Slumberjack Sleeping Bag: Slumberjack Camera make/model: Sony FS7 Favorite Mountain House: Chicken a la King Favorite Quote: “I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.”    -Henry David Thoreau   Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to leave us a review on iTunes.  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rich-outdoors-podcast/id981781015?mt=2    

If man is the top of the food chain, then Remi Warren is the highest link on the chain. This week we’re getting hunting tips with the Apex Predator himself, Remi Warren. Remi spends roughly 300 days a year hunting and guiding on the most extreme hunts around the world. Remi and I dive into his new show Apex Predator where he breaks down what other predators and nature have to teach us about mastering the art of hunting in order to become the best we can be. This episode of the hunting podcast is packed with hunting tips and lessons that very few are qualified to teach as well as Remi Warren.