The Rich Outdoors

I first met Travis Macy over a year ago when we did our first podcast together. Travis is the author of The Ultra Mindset and has spent the better part of his life competing at the highest level of various adventure races and extreme competitions. He was just getting into hunting at the time but we hit it off very well as we have similar mindsets and honestly there is a lot of overlap in adventure racing and mountain hunting. Fast forward a bit to this year Travis went up to the Yukon with a fellow adventure racer and friend of his Greg McHale. Greg is also an adventure racing badass but has also been extreme mountain hunting most of his life.  Travis reached out and basically said you gotta get this guy on the podcast. I am glad I did as Greg is such a genuine guy but also an interesting hunter as he uses so much of what he does adventure racing to make him a better sheep hunter. Kayaks, rafts, bikes, and planes he has an arsenal of toys to go farther and harder than the next guy. A fun conversation about the Yukon, mindset, sheep hunting, and more. Travis’ Charity – #TeamDonateLifeEndure Travis’ Book – The Ultra Mindset: An Endurance Champion’s 8 Core Principles for Success in Business, Sports, and Life Greg’s Show – “Greg McHale’s Wild Yukon” Show Notes: Travis & Greg Introductions – 04:13 Crazy Canadian Snow Race for Greg & Travis – 08:03 Greg Draw to Hunting & Adventure Races – 12:39 How Racing Skills Carry Over to Hunting – 15:47 Mindset & Discipline – 23:07 Hunting with the Lesser Experienced – 29:33 Travis’ Outlook After Hunting with Greg – 33:18 Greg’s High Expectations of Solitude – 41:47 The Unwritten Laws of the North Land – 46:15 Greg’s Giant Archery Ram – 50:47 You CAN Train & Practice All Year Long – 57:28 Make Goals, Time & Improve Yourself – 1:05:54 Travis’ Charity & His Book “The Ultra Mindset”- 1:14:37 Greg’s Show “Greg McHale’s Wild Yukon” & Social Media – 1:15:54 Today’s podcast is made possible by the awesome folks at On X. I can’t thank the good folks at On X enough, not only for making the podcast possible but for such killer product as well. There probably hasn’t bee more than a day or two in the last three months that I haven’t used the On X App. This is my second full year Using nothing but the On X app on my phone and honestly, I don’t see any reason to use a GPS. If you already have On X be sure to use the TRO code when you renew your account to not only save 20% off but also help support the podcast. If you don’t have the On X app, well, I guess you just don’t know what your missing. OnXmaps.com or available at in your favorite app store. MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab located in Bozeman, MT, has established itself as the elite source for improving mental toughness, physical preparation, and performance research for the backcountry hunter. I personally tested their pre-season Backcountry Hunter program here in Bozeman, with Dustin Diefenderfer, the founder of MTNTOUGH and I loved it. It is a great workout that will test you and push you to the limits physically and mentally. Their online programs are 90-days, all video based,

What’s up ladies and gents, welcome to the podcast. I am really excited to share today’s podcast with you guys. I don’t often get star struck but it was a huge honor to have a guy like Nate Adams on the podcast. Most of you might not know who he even is unless of course, you are into motorcycles. Then I am sure you in a mix of excitement and curiosity as was I when I learned Nate was into chasing bulls with his bow. I had a blast talking to Nate and hearing his story, not only the ups and downs of his career but hunting and archery helped pull him out of the low points in his life. Couldn’t be happier with how this turned out and again pumped to share it with you guys. Big thanks to Nate for joining me, he is such a humble and down to earth guy. I have a lot of respect for him and everything he has accomplished. Click Here and Check Out Nate’s Motorcross Glove Company “Deft Family” One note on Backcountry Fuel Box. First off it is going really well and I can’t thank you guys enough for all the support. Love all the feedback and sounds like a ton of you really look forward to getting the box each month. If you are interested in stocking up for next season or maybe you want to join but haven’t yet we are doing a killer Holiday Special. We have a special 12 month Gift Subscription that is 25% off what you would normally pay. The holiday special brings it down to $25 per box. That is by far our lowest price and will not be available after December 20th I can promise you that. If you’re like me and you don’t know what to have your wife this is the perfect gift because each month you get a box of awesome snacks for hunting, scouting, or maybe when your home alone and don’t feel like cooking. Check it out, I will link to the gift box in the show notes and remember December 20th offer is gone. You will have to pay full price. MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab located in Bozeman, MT, has established itself as the elite source for improving mental toughness, physical preparation, and performance research for the backcountry hunter. I personally tested their pre-season Backcountry Hunter program here in Bozeman, with Dustin Diefenderfer, the founder of MTNTOUGH and I loved it. It is a great workout that will test you and push you to the limits physically and mentally. Their online programs are 90-days, all video based, and is delivered through the private MTNTOUGH site that is accessible on any device.  Think of it as a private social training platform specifically built for Backcountry Hunters. They now have a 90-day online program for pre-season and a brand new 90-day online program for post-season. The post-season program is specifically built to pack strength back on to a hunter after a long season in the field and will be available Jan 1. An ideal winter program to capitalize on all the work you have put in this hunting season. Make sure to go www.mtntough.com to take a look at these programs and there you will also find a few of their favorite workouts as free downloads, including a no-gear and a heavy pack workout. Show Notes: Introducing Nate Adams – 04:27 Nate’s First Elk Hunting Experience – 08:46 Why the Interest in Archery – 12:38 What Got Nate Through the Struggle – 18:38 Advice When Facing Serious Change – 28:51 Why Entrepreneurship Vs. a Regular Job – 36:32 Working Hard & Working Smart – 39:42 Advice Chasing a Career – 45:02 Dynamics of Racing Into Hunting – 46:47 Prioritizing the Requirements of Hunting – 48:56 Nate’s Montana Bull – 51:19 Race Industries Reaction to Nate Hunting – 59:45 Nate’s Company and Social Media – 1:0...

Today I am joined by First Lites own Taggart Spenst, a very very lucky guy. I First met Tag at Sheep Show, he was working at the First Lite booth and really had only been with First Lite for a week or two. Tag had very little hunting experience but actually was interested and wanted to learn. Two days later at the <1 Club Taggart was drawn for a Dall Sheep Hunt. If he thought he kinda wanted to get into hunting before he was all in now. In this podcast Tag shares his journey from googling what a Dall Sheep was to having the experience of a lifetime. Tag is such a great guy and I don’t think they could have drawn a better guy to be drawn. Check out Tag’s Dall Sheep Hunt Series on the First Lite Youtube channel. Click this link to go straight to the playlist! Show Notes: Tag’s Career at First Lite – 0:06:18 Tag’s Background & Experience – 0:10:33 Expectations Before Sheep Hunt – 0:15:01 Tag’s Story on Winning His Dall Sheep Hunt – 0:16:50 From Chair Lift to Mountain Climbing – 0:25:47 Learning to Shoot & First Pack in the Backcountry – 0:31:18 Emotions & Fears as Hunt Nears – 0:36:33 The Journey Begins: Destination, Alaska – 0:41:58 Chaotic Day Closing the Distance – 0:52:48 Big Decisions Come with Big Rewards – 0:56:36 Looking Back on the Experience – 1:04:00 Tag’s Goals for Next Year as New Hunter – 1:14:28 Where to Watch the Dall Sheep Hunt Series – 1:16:16 For over a year, behind the scenes MTNTOUGH has been building an online training program specifically designed for Backcountry Hunters They have assembled an impressive team for this task, including a former Navy Seal, a former Army Colonel who instructed physical education at Westpoint, and couple trainers with decades of experience. I tested the program here in Bozeman, with Dustin Diefenderfer, the founder of MTN TOUGH and let me tell you this program will kick your butt. Over the years I have done a ton of various work out programs. with the last couple years spending most of my time running and using kettle-bells  I was in pretty good shape when I started this workout and quickly realized this program is going to crush muscles I forgot I had.  Make sure and go to mtntough.com and check out their Post-Season program and what they can do for you to meet your fitness goals.. The wait for cool, everyday, hunting apparel is over. Hunt To Eat is delivering comfortable t-shirts that open up a positive conversation about hunting and conservation. Hunt To Eat brings you more than 70 designs focused on your favorite stomping grounds, animals to hunt, and conservation organizations. More than a brand, Hunt To Eat is a community of dedicated hunters and anglers who want to share the best of our shared hunting culture. Go check out their collection of rad designs at HuntToEat.com and use promo code TRO125 for 25% off your first order.

The wait for cool, everyday, hunting apparel is over. Hunt To Eat is delivering comfortable t-shirts that open up a positive conversation about hunting and conservation. Hunt To Eat brings you more than 70 designs focused on your favorite stomping grounds, animals to hunt, and conservation organizations. More than a brand, Hunt To Eat is a community of dedicated hunters and anglers who want to share the best of our shared hunting culture. Go check out their collection of rad designs at HuntToEat.com and use promo code TRO225 for 25% off your first order. This episode is brought to you by On X maps. On X is such an awesome tool and 100% a must have. There are so many great features on the onX maps app. First off the OnX Maps works without service. Let me say that again you do not need service to have badass maps right on your phone and the GPS works with no service or in airplane mode. I think so many people are confused by that. Its magic folks it just works. One of the cool ways I have been using my OnX maps this season is that every time I come across a heavy elk trail or cattle trail, I turn on my “Tracker” which basically tracks wherever I go. Then I just follow that trail on my way out and hit save. this records various trails all over the mountain that I can have for later. Now, say next year I get into a screaming bull on that same hillside I can look at my onX and see hey there’s a trail that runs right across this face over to him. It seems like every year I would think to myself, “I know there is a trail around here somewhere” now I have all of that info saved to my phone. Use the TRO promo code when you sign up or even just renew your account and get 20% off. www.onXmaps.com or at your favorite app store. Show Notes: Pitmaster Chad Ward – 03:10 The Long Road to Pitmaster – 04:04 The Love of Competitions – 11:07 Reverse Searing Steak – 19:36 Temp Over Time – 25:06 Perfect Turkey 28:29 Sueveed & Smoking – 32:28 Dry Aging Meat & Prime Rib – 36:51 Chad’s Favorite Non-BBQ Meal – 41:36 Where to Find Chad’s Recipes & Videos – 45:24

Justin Helvik (@jhelvik) is one of the first guys I met when I moved to Bozeman last year. We hit it off both being from small farming communities and immediately started chatting about elk hunting, hound hunting, and even Justin’s passion for climbing mountains. We had actually planned a trip this past summer to climb Granite Peak here in Montana until one of us drew a limited entry sheep tag and screwed that all up. After just having a limited entry Mountain Goat tag the year Justin was lucky enough to pull his sheep tag as well. It would be impossible to be bitter about Justin drawing back to back “treasure species” tags or even all three “treasure species” in under 6 years, but Justin is one of the nicest most humble guys you will ever meet. In this episode, we discuss a lot about those hunts and how they have opened his eyes to truly why he hunts. Having to answer some hard questions about why you need to hunt a bighorn sheep at all, Justin and I share very similar thoughts on why we need to push ourselves more and more. Justin also shares, stories of Grizzly encounters, mountain rappelling, 20,000 ft mountains, waist deep snow on goat hunts, and so much more. One of my favorite podcasts I have done in a while. The wait for cool, everyday, hunting apparel is over. Hunt To Eat is delivering comfortable t-shirts that open up a positive conversation about hunting and conservation. Hunt To Eat brings you more than 70 designs focused on your favorite stomping grounds, animals to hunt, and conservation organizations. More than a brand, Hunt To Eat is a community of dedicated hunters and anglers who want to share the best of our shared hunting culture. Go check out their collection of rad designs at HuntToEat.com and use promo code TRO125 for 25% off your first order. Today’s episode is brought to you by Backcountry Fuel Box. The monthly subscription that brings you all kinds of awesome snacks, bars, jerky’s, dehydrated meals and fuel for your next adventure. With hunting season right around the corner, now is a great time to sign up and get a box full of goodies every month for your next hunt. If you were like me, you eat the same thing every season. This year, mix it up and get all kinds of great new brands sent right to your doorstep without having to research and order each individual product. With Backcountry Fuel Box, there is no commitment what so ever, feel free to skip a box or cancel anytime. Head over to backcountryfuelbox.com and get signed up. If you use the TRO code you will save 10% off each month. Show Notes: Meet Principal Justin Helvik – 0:03:11 View on Hunting Growing Up – 0:05:53 Why Hunt? – 0:12:26 Justins Ecuador Mountain Climb – 0:21:05 2 Once in a Lifetime Tags – 0:25:57 A Rappelling Story – 0:29:09 Justin’s Goat Hunt – 0:34:37 Bitter Sweet Success – 0:43:51 Sheep Tag & Scouting – 0:49:14 The Hunt: Hans & Frans – 1:01:20 Time, Priorities, & Excuses – 1:09:59 Outlook on Size & Lesson Learned – 1:14:05 Advice to Younger Self – 1:21:35 Justin’s Instagram & Pics – 1:24:41

Ryan Lampers might just be the best public land mule deer hunter on the mountain these days though you would never hear him even remotely say so himself. Ryan is as consistent as they come and just happens to “get lucky” on every hunt. Ryan’s luck comes in the form of a perfect combination of hard work and persistence. In this episode, I try to crack into what makes Ryan so successful hunt after hunt and year after year. With three bomber bucks already in the freezer, this year and one more tag to fill Lampers has the skills to get it done from early season through late. One of the things I have picked up from Ryan is that he can read the lay of map better than most and just knows where to find those big bucks that nobody has messed with. This episode is brought to you by On X maps. On X is such an awesome tool and 100% a must have. There are so many great features on the onX maps app. First off the OnX Maps works without service. Let me say that again you do not need service to have badass maps right on your phone and the GPS works with no service or in airplane mode. I think so many people are confused by that. Its magic folks it just works. One of the cool ways I have been using my OnX maps this season is that every time I come across a heavy elk trail or cattle trail, I turn on my “Tracker” which basically tracks wherever I go. Then I just follow that trail on my way out and hit save. this records various trails all over the mountain that I can have for later. Now, say next year I get into a screaming bull on that same hillside I can look at my onX and see hey there’s a trail that runs right across this face over to him. It seems like every year I would think to myself, “I know there is a trail around here somewhere” now I have all of that info saved to my phone. Use the TRO promo code when you sign up or even just renew your account and get 20% off. www.onXmaps.com or at your favorite app store. Hey guys and gals, this is your final warning. I don’t want to hear any whining or complaining that you missed this when it is gone. This is your final opportunity to get try out goHUNT.com Insider for free. The free trial almost over, so if you want to see what everyone is raving about go check it out right now. GoHunt is by far and away one of my favorite tools and a must have in my opinion. I use goHunt religiously year around. From researching units to how to articles to grabbing last minute gear in the gear shop you need to be an Insider member. Do me a favor while the free trial is going on, which is not very long, head over sign up and check out the filtering 2.0 for 5 minutes. there are a ton of features to help you find better units and have more successful hunts. Head over to www.goHunt.com/tro to get your free trial. Show Notes: Ryan Lampers – Mule Deer Slayer – 0:03:47 Lampers Season Overview – 0:07:16 Feeling & Dealing with the Pressure – 0:08:35 What Ryan Struggles with – 0:12:17 When to Hold Em & When to Fold Em – 0:14:52 Getting Inside Ryans Mind – 0:21:55 What Ryan Looks For & His Approach – 0:28:53 Interpreting Tracks Season by Season – 0:34:37 Hunting When its Hot – 0:42:23 Late Season – Storms – 0:47:19 Importance of Finding Does – 0:51:49 Ryan’s New Films & Youtube Project – 1:02:29 Ryan’s Podcast – 1:04:37

Welcome to the podcast, today a good buddy and whitetail fanatic Tim Endsley (@tim_endsley) joins me to BS about big Kansas bucks, cowboy shenanigans, and hunting in general. A lot of people don’t know this but Tim is a total badass when it comes to slinging rope from atop a horse and actually was a professional cowboy for 27 years before picking up a camera and filming big bucks. After his life on the rodeo circuit, Tim went all in on chasing big bucks and just has the next level drive of a true professional. We talk about the determination to spend 20+ days straight in a treestand and other various tactics Tim has picked up in his hunts for big bucks. We also talk a bit about Tim’s love for decoy’s and his tips on decoy use. For you whitetail fanatics or just anyone who enjoys conversations about being a successful human, this podcast is for you. Also, real quick before we get started I have a special offer for you guys. We are moving the Backcountry Fuel warehouse and in order to save me from having to move the leftovers, I need your help getting rid of them. I slashed the price down to $25 on what might be our best box to date. We have had a ton of people say it’s their favorite so far. With Peak Refuel, Wilderness Athlete bars, and a cookie made from cricket protein just to name a few. The Cowboy Cookie might be the most controversial item we have ever had but for those who were brave enough to try it, it is a damn good cookie by any standard I promise. Anyway, these things aren’t going to last long so click the link here to grab a leftover box before they are gone. Or head over to backcountryfuelbox.com and use the TRO code to save 10% on your kickass subscription. The wait for cool, everyday, hunting apparel is over. Hunt To Eat is delivering comfortable t-shirts that open up a positive conversation about hunting and conservation. Hunt To Eat brings you more than 70 designs focused on your favorite stomping grounds, animals to hunt, and conservation organizations. More than a brand, Hunt To Eat is a community of dedicated hunters and anglers who want to share the best of our shared hunting culture. Go check out their collection of rad designs at HuntToEat.com and use promo code TRO225 for 25% off your first order. Show Notes: Meet Tim Endsley – 0:03:33 Tim’s Cowboy/Rodeo Background – 0:06:01 Lesson Learned in the Saddle – 0:11:10 Leaving the Saddle – 0:14:27 Advice and Goals – 0:17:28 First Film and Lucky Break – 0:28:13 Use of Decoys – 0:44:17 Calling – 0:47:58 Kansas Public Land – 0:52:42 Tim’s Online Content – 1:11:37

This episode is brought to you by On X maps. On X is such an awesome tool and 100% a must have. There are so many great features on the onX maps app. First off the OnX Maps works without service. Let me say that again you do not need service to have badass maps right on your phone and the GPS works with no service or in airplane mode. I think so many people are confused by that. Its magic folks it just works. One of the cool ways I have been using my OnX maps this season is that every time I come across a heavy elk trail or cattle trail, I turn on my “Tracker” which basically tracks wherever I go. Then I just follow that trail on my way out and hit save. this records various trails all over the mountain that I can have for later. Now, say next year I get into a screaming bull on that same hillside I can look at my onX and see hey there’s a trail that runs right across this face over to him. It seems like every year I would think to myself, “I know there is a trail around here somewhere” now I have all of that info saved to my phone. Use the TRO promo code when you sign up or even just renew your account and get 20% off. www.onXmaps.com or at your favorite app store. Hey guys and gals, this is your final warning. I don’t want to hear any whining or complaining that you missed this when it is gone. This is your final opportunity to get try out goHUNT.com Insider for free. The free trial almost over, so if you want to see what everyone is raving about go check it out right now. GoHunt is by far and away one of my favorite tools and a must have in my opinion. I use goHunt religiously year around. From researching units to how to articles to grabbing last minute gear in the gear shop you need to be an Insider member. Do me a favor while the free trial is going on, which is not very long, head over sign up and check out the filtering 2.0 for 5 minutes. there are a ton of features to help you find better units and have more successful hunts. Head over to www.goHunt.com/tro to get your free trial. Show Notes: Introductions – 0:04:21 Introducing & Teaching New Hunters – 0:08:21 Henry’s Love for Mule Deer – 0:17:24 Struggles After Shooting a Pope & Young Buck – 0:24:25 Creating Your Own “Secret Spot”- 0:28:11 Henry’s Ideal Areas – 0:30:54 Luneys Buck – 0:39:07 Prioritizing Passion – 0:58:30 Advice – 1:02:23 This year I launched Backcountry Fuel Box, a monthly subscription box for backcountry meals, bars, snacks, gues, and all kinds of great new products you have probably never heard of. It is a killer way to test out new options, or just save money by stashing each box for season. Check it out at backcountryfuelbox.com and save 10% with code TRO.

This episode is brought to you by On X maps. On X is such an awesome tool and 100% a must have. There are so many great features on the onX maps app. First off the OnX Maps works without service. Let me say that again you do not need service to have badass maps right on your phone and the GPS works with no service or in airplane mode. I think so many people are confused by that. Its magic folks it just works. One of the cool ways I have been using my OnX maps this season is that every time I come across a heavy elk trail or cattle trail, I turn on my “Tracker” which basically tracks wherever I go. Then I just follow that trail on my way out and hit save. this records various trails all over the mountain that I can have for later. Now, say next year I get into a screaming bull on that same hillside I can look at my onX and see hey there’s a trail that runs right across this face over to him. It seems like every year I would think to myself, “I know there is a trail around here somewhere” now I have all of that info saved to my phone. Use the TRO promo code when you sign up or even just renew your account and get 20% off. www.onXmaps.com or at your favorite app store. This podcast is brought to you by GoWild. GoWild is the hottest new app for hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. Really love what those guys are doing over there and they just have so much going on, they are growing so fast, really cool to see. One of the really cool features about GoWild is that you can log time for being in the outdoors and doing outdoor activities. Whether you are shooting your bow, checking trail cameras, or sitting in the stand, log your time on your GoWild account and earn points. In fact, you can Log time listening to the podcast. Over just the last couple months you guys have logged 68,914 minutes of listening to The Rich Outdoors. That is insane! This month GoWild is doing a special giving-away for logging time listening to The Rich Outdoors.  They are giving away a brand new fully set up bow. The bow is an Obsession Turmoil RZ which was selected as the 2017 Field & Stream Gear of the year for mid-priced bows. This thing is completely set up with trophy taker products all you need is a D loop put on. In order to be entered to win the Obsession Bow all you need to do is log time listening to The Rich Outdoors on the GoWilld app. if you are already a GoWild user just go where you would normally make a post, hit the plus sign and hit Log. It is really easy and if you aren’t a GoWild user you better download the app ASAP and log some time listening to the podcast so you can win a brand new Obsession bow Show Notes: Meet 2-time Gold Medalist David Wise – 0:04:36 Davids Background – 0:08:04 David’s Desire to Ski – 0:12:09 Accomplishing Goals with a Family – 0:20:40 Mental Game – 0:32:00 Group Effort – 0:36:19 Mentors – 0:39:31 Career Lows – 0:41:37 Hunting Teaches Us Perseverance – 0:47:35 Being Prepared – 0:50:58 Mt. Bike Backflip Video – 0:59:34 David’s Project: Wise Off the Grid – 1:03:12 This year I launched Backcountry Fuel Box, a monthly subscription box for backcountry meals, bars, snacks, guess, and all kinds of great new products you have probably never heard of. It is a killer way to test out new options, or just save money by stashing each box for season. Check it out at backcountryfuelbox.com and save 10% with code TRO.

Wapiti Wednesday is brought to you by Phelps Game Calls. Phelps game calls are the best diaphragms out there. Even if you have tried to use diaphragm calls in the past but couldn’t, give Phelps AMP frame calls a try they are hands down the easiest calls to learn on. Also, the New “un-RIVAL-ed Bugle Tube” is out and available. The new tube packs a punch with great volume and tone, yet in a compact backcountry size. at only 4.5 ounces and 17.5” long this is ideal for guys packing in and not wanting the full-size bat. I am actually planning on rocking just the un-rival-ed tube this year on my Montana Hunt. Head over to PhelpsGameCalls.com fill your cart up with all the pretty colors and get Free Shipping with promo code TRO. Today’s Podcast brought to you by Elk 101’s University of Elk Hunting. The University of Elk Hunting is the most in-depth course on elk hunting you can find and it is all online. Corey Jacobsen, 10-time world champion elk caller, has put together the most in-depth, organized, breakdown of how to be a successful elk hunter. In addition to getting full access for an entire year you also get the UEH app so you can have all of the course knowledge at the palm of your hand. It’s like having hundreds and hundreds of podcast all organized and structured in one spot so you can refer back to and study up on. I highly recommend you invest in your knowledge and skills. it will pay off 10 fold in the long run. Sign up today and use code TRO10 to save 10% off your membership. Show Notes: Butch’s Humbling Bowhunting Experience – 0:03:36 Are The Breaks Really Going Down Hill? – 0:07:04 Advice to Rifle Hunters New to Archery – 0:12:30 A Little Speed Goat Talk – 0:16:44 Montana Elk Opener – 0:21:57 Montana Late Season – 0:28:12 Butch’s Monster 2016 Season – 0:32:31 Advice for Younger Guys – 1:14:05 Approach Changes & Tag Strategy – 1:18:09 This year I launched Backcountry Fuel Box, a monthly subscription box for backcountry meals, bars, snacks, gues, and all kinds of great new products you have probably never heard of. It is a killer way to test out new options, or just save money by stashing each box for season. Check it out at backcountryfuelbox.com and save 10% with code TRO.

Today’s podcast brought to you by Solo Targets. Solo Targets are life-sized ultra-realistic 2D targets. I have been using the solo targets all season and love the realism of having to pick a spot on an animal and not just shoot a spot. With Solo Targets, you can turn any block target into a realistic hunting scenario for far cheaper than a 3D target. Honestly, I like the realism of the 2D targets overshooting a 3d Target. I also really like that all of the targets are actual life size target which really gives you a feel for looking at that animal at different yardages. Solo Targets offers a realistic target in everything from predators to bighorn sheep and my favorite real-life size elk. These targets are incredibly durable and have lasted me all season. these targets are made of a waterproof material so indoors or out you can shoot all year long.  head over to solotargets.com and use The Rich Outdoors code TRO to save 20% off your badass target system. This code won’t last long so if you want to give it a try order one now. This podcast is brought to you by GoWild. GoWild is the hottest new app for hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. Really love what those guys are doing over there and they just have so much going on, they are growing so fast, really cool to see. One of the really cool features about GoWild is that you can log time for being in the outdoors and doing outdoor activities. Whether you are shooting your bow, checking trail cameras, or sitting in the stand, log your time on your GoWild account and earn points. In fact, you can Log time listening to the podcast. Over just the last couple months you guys have logged 68,914 minutes of listening to The Rich Outdoors. That is insane! This month GoWild is doing a special giving-away for logging time listening to The Rich Outdoors.  They are giving away a brand new fully set up bow. The bow is an Obsession Turmoil RZ which was selected as the 2017 Field & Stream Gear of the year for mid-priced bow. This thing is completely set up with trophy taker products all you need is a D loop put on. In order to be entered to win the Obsession Bow all you need to do is log time listening to The Rich Outdoors on the GoWilld app. if you are already a GoWild user just go where you would normally make a post, hit the plus sign and hit Log. It is really easy and if you aren’t a GoWilduser you better download the app ASAP and log some time listening to the podcast so you can win a brand new Obsession bow. Show Notes: Season Overview – 04:10 Season Highs & Lows – 09:05 Prioritizing Hunts & When to Move On – 18:14 Thinking Outside the Box – 30:06 Lessons Learned – 34:38 Tactic Changes – 40:43 Favorite Gear this Year – 46:50 Guilty Pleasure Gear – 51:08 Glass – 57:34 This year I launched Backcountry Fuel Box, a monthly subscription box for backcountry meals, bars, snacks, gues, and all kinds of great new products you have probably never heard of. It is a killer way to test out new options, or just save money by stashing each box for season. Check it out at backcountryfuelbox.com and save 10% with code TRO.

I have been getting pounded with questions since elk season and I think specifically since my elk hunting podcast in Montana. As a way to answer your questions to as many people I put out a call for questions and am sitting down to knocking out a few on the podcast. I didn’t get to all of the questions but in this podcast, I cover a bulk of the questions surrounding Elk hunting, gear, mindset, and entrepreneur questions. I’m not a huge fan of talking so much on the podcast, (I prefer other people talk) but if you liked this or if you have more questions, by all means, let me know. This episode is brought to you by On X maps. On X is such an awesome tool and 100% a must have. There are so many great features on the onX maps app. First off the OnX Maps works without service. Let me say that again you do not need service to have badass maps right on your phone and the GPS works with no service or in airplane mode. I think so many people are confused by that. Its magic folks it just works. One of the cool ways I have been using my OnX maps this season is that every time I come across a heavy elk trail or cattle trail, I turn on my “Tracker” which basically tracks wherever I go. Then I just follow that trail on my way out and hit save. this records various trails all over the mountain that I can have for later. Now, say next year I get into a screaming bull on that same hillside I can look at my onX and see hey there’s a trail that runs right across this face over to him. It seems like every year I would think to myself, “I know there is a trail around here somewhere” now I have all of that info saved to my phone. Use the TRO promo code when you sign up or even just renew your account and get 20% off. www.onXmaps.com or at your favorite app store. This podcast is brought to you by GoWild. GoWild is the hottest new app for hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. Really love what those guys are doing over there and they just have so much going on, they are growing so fast, really cool to see. One of the really cool features about GoWild is that you can log time for being in the outdoors and doing outdoor activities. Whether you are shooting your bow, checking trail cameras, or sitting in the stand, log your time on your GoWild account and earn points. In fact, you can Log time listening to the podcast. Over just the last couple months you guys have logged 68,914 minutes of listening to The Rich Outdoors. That is insane! This month GoWild is doing a special giving-away for logging time listening to The Rich Outdoors.  They are giving away a brand new fully set up bow. The bow is an Obsession Turmoil RZ which was selected as the 2017 Field & Stream Gear of the year for mid-priced bow. This thing is completely set up with trophy taker products all you need is a D loop put on. In order to be entered to win the Obsession Bow all you need to do is log time listening to The Rich Outdoors on the GoWilld app. if you are already a GoWild user just go where you would normally make a post, hit the plus sign and hit Log. It is really easy and if you aren’t a GoWilduser you better download the app ASAP and log some time listening to the podcast so you can win a brand new Obsession bow.

  Today I chat with some good buddies from Bozeman about an EPIC first bull. My friend Paul Kemper has been trying to kill a bull with his trad bow knowing full well that it could take a lifetime. Not only did he harvest his first bull this year but it was a bonified giant too. While just looking for any elk that would let him get close to it Jered Frasier of 2% for conservation and Pual stumbled into a giant bull that just did all the right things. I am so pumped for Paul and love hearing the excitement in their voices as they relive the epic day on the mountain. We also talk about all kinds of random shenanigans and lots of stories as we crack some postseason brews and enjoy some fine wall tent snacks. Wapiti Wednesday is brought to you by Phelps Game Calls. Phelps game calls are the best diaphragms out there. Even if you have tried to use diaphragm calls in the past but couldn’t, give Phelps AMP frame calls a try they are hands down the easiest calls to learn on. Also, the New “un-RIVAL-ed Bugle Tube” is out and available. The new tube packs a punch with great volume and tone, yet in a compact backcountry size. at only 4.5 ounces and 17.5” long this is ideal for guys packing in and not wanting the full-size bat. I am actually planning on rocking just the un-rival-ed tube this year on my Montana Hunt. Head over to PhelpsGameCalls.com fill your cart up with all the pretty colors and get Free Shipping with promo code TRO. Today’s Podcast brought to you by Elk 101’s University of Elk Hunting. The University of Elk Hunting is the most in-depth course on elk hunting you can find and it is all online. Corey Jacobsen, 10-time world champion elk caller, has put together the most in-depth, organized, breakdown of how to be a successful elk hunter. In addition to getting full access for an entire year you also get the UEH app so you can have all of the course knowledge at the palm of your hand. It’s like having hundreds and hundreds of podcast all organized and structured in one spot so you can refer back to and study up on. I highly recommend you invest in your knowledge and skills. it will pay off 10 fold in the long run. Sign up today and use code TRO10 to save 10% off your membership. Show Notes: Introductions Paul’s 350 Bull Taken With a Nalgene & Trad Bow – 0:14:26 Jared & Paul’s Outlook on Elk as Youth – 0:43:39 Bison Runs Paul of the Road – 0:52:20 Stranded & Stuck – 0:55:43 Humbling Life Experiences – 1:13:31 Jared’s Humble Beginnings – 1:29:15 Your Kids & Hunting – 1:35:39 The Shift Conference – 1:48:48 About 2% for Conservation – 1:53:05 Devil’s Advocate – 2:00:40 This year I launched Backcountry Fuel Box, a monthly subscription box for backcountry meals, bars, snacks, gues, and all kinds of great new products you have probably never heard of. It is a killer way to test out new options, or just save money by stashing each box for season. Check it out at backcountryfuelbox.com and save 10% with code TRO.

Welcome to Muley Monday. Today we have another special episode for you guys. I recently took a quick trip down to Wyoming to look for mule deer in an area I have never been to before and thought I would bring you along on the adventure. This year during bow season I started recording audio while hunting and though I think we are still working out the kinks, I think it could be a really cool way to document the hunt. During archery season I mainly just recorded my thoughts whilst wandering through the woods and then we cleaned it up a bit and posted it. For this trip down to Wyoming we also recorded my random thoughts throughout the hunt but in this episode The Rich Outdoors producer John and I add some clarity throughout the episode and discuss the hunt as well.  I think we still have a ways to go to reach the end product that we have in mind but having said that I would love your feedback on the style and the podcast. Let us know what you like about it or don’t like. Also, stay tuned after the show if you’re interested in some behind the scenes discussion between John and me on where we want to take this and some of our thoughts on the project. Hope you guys enjoy! Today’s podcast brought to you by Solo Targets. Solo Targets are life-sized ultra-realistic 2D targets. I have been using the solo targets all season and love the realism of having to pick a spot on an animal and not just shoot a spot. With Solo Targets, you can turn any block target into a realistic hunting scenario for far cheaper than a 3D target. Honestly, I like the realism of the 2D targets overshooting a 3d Target. I also really like that all of the targets are actual life size target which really gives you a feel for looking at that animal at different yardages. Solo Targets offers a realistic target in everything from predators to bighorn sheep and my favorite real-life size elk. These targets are incredibly durable and have lasted me all season. these targets are made of a waterproof material so indoors or out you can shoot all year long.  head over to solotargets.com and use The Rich Outdoors code TRO to save 20% off your badass target system. This code won’t last long so if you want to give it a try order one now. Today’s episode is brought to you by Backcountry Fuel Box. The monthly subscription that brings you all kinds of awesome snacks, bars, jerky’s, dehydrated meals and fuel for your next adventure. With hunting season right around the corner, now is a great time to sign up and get a box full of goodies every month for your next hunt. If you were like me, you eat the same thing every season. This year, mix it up and get all kinds of great new brands sent right to your doorstep without having to research and order each individual product. With Backcountry Fuel Box, there is no commitment what so ever, feel free to skip a box or cancel anytime. Head over to backcountryfuelbox.com and get signed up. If you use the TRO code you will save 10% off each month.

If you haven’t been following along, there has been some big news coming from New Zealand with the proposed cull of the Himalayan Tahr. My good friend, Zion Pilgrim, joins me today to not only chat about the proposed Tahr cull and how you can help but also the many different Tahr hunting opportunities available and just what an amazing mountain hunt Tahr have to offer. Zion is a professional hunting guide in New Zealand and owns Wilderness Quest New Zealand which offers some truly epic Tahr hunts. Thar hunting has always been high on my list of adventures to pursue and the recent proposal to cull nearly the entire population opened my eyes to some very real possibilities that they could be taken away. Hope you guys enjoy this episode and do me a favor go follow The New Zealand Tahr Foundation on Facebook and stay up to speed with the situation. This podcast is brought to you by GoWild. GoWild is the hottest new app for hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. Really love what those guys are doing over there and they just have so much going on, they are growing so fast, really cool to see. One of the really cool features about GoWild is that you can log time for being in the outdoors and doing outdoor activities. Whether you are shooting your bow, checking trail cameras, or sitting in the stand, log your time on your GoWild account and earn points. In fact, you can Log time listening to the podcast. Over just the last couple months you guys have logged 68,914 minutes of listening to The Rich Outdoors. That is insane! This month GoWild is doing a special giving-away for logging time listening to The Rich Outdoors.  They are giving away a brand new fully set up bow. The bow is an Obsession Turmoil RZ which was selected as the 2017 Field & Stream Gear of the year for mid-priced bows. This thing is completely set up with trophy taker products all you need is a D loop put on. In order to be entered to win the Obsession Bow all you need to do is log time listening to The Rich Outdoors on the GoWilld app. if you are already a GoWild user just go where you would normally make a post, hit the plus sign and hit Log. It is really easy and if you aren’t a GoWilduser you better download the app ASAP and log some time listening to the podcast so you can win a brand new Obsession bow This episode is brought to you by On X maps. On X is such an awesome tool and 100% a must have. There are so many great features on the onX maps app. First off the OnX Maps works without service. Let me say that again you do not need service to have badass maps right on your phone and the GPS works with no service or in airplane mode. I think so many people are confused by that. Its magic folks it just works. One of the cool ways I have been using my OnX maps this season is that every time I come across a heavy elk trail or cattle trail, I turn on my “Tracker” which basically tracks wherever I go. Then I just follow that trail on my way out and hit save. this records various trails all over the mountain that I can have for later. Now, say next year I get into a screaming bull on that same hillside I can look at my onX and see hey there’s a trail that runs right across this face over to him. It seems like every year I would think to myself, “I know there is a trail around here somewhere” now I have all of that info saved to my phone. Use the TRO promo code when you sign up or even just renew your account and get 20% off. www.onXmaps.com or at your favorite app store. Show Notes: Say Hi to NZ Tahr Guided, Zion Pilgrim – 04:17 History of Tahr in New Zealand – 09:34