6 Ranch Podcast
217 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago -Stories from folks with calloused hands. Natural resources and their science, agriculture, blue collar, hunting, fishing, shooting and adventure.
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Sig Sauer P320-XTEN 10mm
May 27, 2022 02:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBIt's finally here. This gun has been in the works for years, and at last, I can hold it in my hand and tell you about it. As someone who's personally been charged by a bear and defended myself with a Sig 10mm, I take this stuff seriously. I carry a pistol, and now I'll carry this one. The Sig Sauer P320-XTEN 10mm is a semi-automatic striker fired handgun. It uses a polymer grip module and has a modular frame. This gun is versatile and unlike a Glock, it can shoot hard cast bullets, which is ...
Coyotes and Leprechauns with Finny
May 23, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBBorn in Utah and raised in Finland, Finny spent many hours of his childhood with his dad unsuccessfully hunting coyotes. But instead of discouraging him, those early life experiences fueled Finny to learn the game and become incredibly effective. As a guide with R&K Hunting in Utah, Finny sat down with me during a coyote hunt to explain how he uses dogs to draw in these smart, tough to kill animals. Hunting coyotes with dogs is the way to go, and surprisingly, most dogs who are in good shape...
Toddlers in the Wilderness, with Todd Nash
May 16, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBI grew up in the wilderness. In my family, it's perfectly normal to pack a toddler into the backcountry. My father was raised the same way, spending weeks in the Sierras before he could walk. Those early life experiences gave me a deep appreciation for the wilderness, which in turn, has become an integral part of my character. In this episode, I sit down with my dad, Todd Nash, as he recounts stories from my childhood, up in the mountains. We also get into the state of our deer and predator ...
Everything Ballistics with Bryan Litz from Applied Ballistics
May 09, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBHow does one become, in my opinion, the greatest mind in ballistics today? For Bryan Litz, it's always been about hitting targets. Bryan's passion led him to earn a degree in Aerospace Engineering, followed by a stint working as a civilian contractor for the U.S. Air Force on Air-to-air missile design, modeling and simulation. He's a champion rifle shooter, a published author and currently the Chief Ballistician for Berger Bullets. Bryan's own company, Applied Ballistics, is dedicated to bei...
Wildlife Conservation in the 21st Century
May 02, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBThere are some powerful groups out there hellbent on banning hunting and trapping. As hunters, we can combat these groups by speaking with legislators. But who has the time to sit down and write individualized emails to every policy maker? Not to mention the time it takes to track down the right contact info. Hunters deserve to have their voices heard, and now, thanks to Howl for Wildlife, advocating for hunting is easier than ever. My guest today, Charles Whitwam, founded Howl for Wildlife,...
Spring Bear Hunting
April 25, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBThis podcast was born on a river. The Snake River to be exact, as almost 2 years ago today, I recorded the first episode of the show on a spring bear hunt. This year, I'm joined by Jim Huddleston, who's been running jets up rivers and in the salt for years. He's has never been on this river, and was excited to get his brand new boat out on the water. Jim has spent his whole life recreating outdoors, and in this episode we discuss his experience hunting, crabbing, and fishing on the Oregon Co...
Brian Flynn, Green Beret and Land Steward
April 18, 2022 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBBrian Flynn has dedicated over 18 years to the U.S. Army and Department of Defense, both as a Soldier and a civilian. While serving with the Army's 5th Special Forces Group, he trained in military mountaineering and discovered a love for rugged landscapes. Brian's experience transitioning out of military life, and his strong connection to the healing power of the outdoors led him to form Two Wolf Foundation. This new non-profit is dedicated to promoting post-traumatic growth, healing, and pu...
Exploring the Microbiome, with Dr. Catherine Moring
April 11, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBWhat is our microbiome and what does it do for us? As it turns out, everything! Humans couldn't survive without microbes in our body. From regulating our immune system and metabolism, to producing serotonin and maintaining mental health, a healthy gut microbiome is the key to a healthy body. This week, I'm chatting with Dr. Catherine Moring. Catherine has an impressive number of letters after her name. She's a licensed dietician and expert in diabetes care, who started a wellness center, onl...
The Butcher Shop, with Dustin Parent
April 04, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBBeing a butcher is hard work, but it’s not the only thing that keeps Dustin Parent busy. On top of owning a butcher shop, Dustin co-founded and guides for Northern New England Outfitters, and is a law enforcement officer, SWAT team commander, and firearms instructor. As a 3rd generation butcher, Dustin walks me through his operation, and how he's using technology to ensure consistent, delicious, high-quality products. We also cover how to properly care for your kill in the field dressing pro...
Dall Sheep Hunting the Hard Way, with Jordan Budd
March 28, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBJordan Budd has now been on every type of sheep hunt North America has to offer. Last August, she killed a Dall sheep in Alaska. Dall sheep hunting requires a tremendous amount of mental and physical toughness, and this hunt took that to the extreme. Jordan’s hunt showcased the worst weather her guide had ever seen, resulting in days spent alone in a tent. The terrain was steep and nearly shredded her boots, and the pack out was grueling. But she stuck it out and got the job done. In this ep...
State of the Union with Amy Patrick from Oregon Hunters Association
March 21, 2022 11:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBOregon Hunters Association (OHA) is dedicated to protecting Oregon’s wildlife, habitat, and hunting heritage. As Oregon's largest state centric hunting organization, OHA works closely with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and other groups to protect the interests of hunters and trappers. This week, I'm joined by Amy Patrick, OHA's Policy Director. Amy works tirelessly advocating for Oregon hunters. In this episode, we discuss some of the big issues she's facing, such as IP13, trapping...
Becoming a Navy SEAL, Knives, and Other Stuff with Payden Armstrong
March 14, 2022 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBA lot of people romanticize the idea of becoming a SEAL— they don't know what it takes to get there. It's years of training before you're even operational. Payden Armstrong is one of the few people who's lived through that experience. As a former SEAL himself, Payden walks me through what it took to join SEAL Team 3, as well as some of his deployments. Now Payden is a co-founder of the companies Norden Knives and Norden Outdoors. We discuss gear and how to innovate a tool that's been used fo...
Growing Up Downwind of Chernobyl, with Andrei Stsiapanau
March 07, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBAndrei Stsiapanau's story is absolutely incredible. He was born and raised in Belarus, which was a part of the Soviet Union at the time. As a child, Andrei lived just 70 miles as the crow flies from the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, and was only 2 when the worst nuclear disaster in history, both in cost and casualties, struck. At the age of 7, he watched the fall of the Soviet Union. All through elementary and middle school, Andrei had to wear a device that measured and monitored his inte...
Best of the 6 Ranch Podcast
February 28, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBIt's the 100th episode of the 6 Ranch Podcast, and to celebrate, I wanted to bring you some of my favorite moments and interviews from the past couple of years. Thank you to everyone who has listened, subscribed, and shared the show with a friend. It's been incredible watching this thing grow and I can't wait to see where the 6 Ranch Podcast takes me next. Interviews: 1. Kevin Rogers - Veterinarian and Raccoon Trapper 2. Brad Leone - Professional Chef, Hunter Instagram Watch Brad's Sh...
How to Survive a Medical Emergency in the Backcountry, with Safari Medic Dr. Brian Tallerico
February 21, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBDr. Brian Tallerico has been a practicing orthopedic surgeon for the past 20 years. He also served as a surgeon in the Navy and has seen his fair share of medical trauma. Brian has spent the past 15-20 years hunting international game, often in rugged, hostile environments. So often, hunters will spend money and time on equipment and training to up their game, but they don't put enough value on buying a proper med kit and knowing how to use it. Brain wants hunters and outdoorsman to be prepa...
Hunt Expo 2022
February 18, 2022 05:00 - 6 hours - 256 MBThese are conversations from the 2022 Western Hunt Expo held in Salt Lake City, Utah. Enjoy. Andy Moeckel - The Flip Flop Guy Rob Gearing - Spartan Precision Equipment Bam's Dad Christie's Blacktail Hunt Dark Energy Lydia Smith Lydia's Art Pope and Young Long Range Only Eastman's Hunting Journal Beyond the Grid TV Kristy Titus Patrick Hanley - Sig Sauer Sig Sauer Hunting The Draw Questions? Call Casey Kuehnlenz: 575-222-1234 NRL Hunter Colorado School of Trades Questions?...
How to Get Attacked by a Grizzly and Survive with Sam Kezar
February 14, 2022 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBOn September 21st, 2021, Sam Kezar and his friend were attacked by a grizzly bear while out elk hunting. This is a story that has never been shared with the public. Sam is not telling it now for glory or attention, but because his story might be enough to save someone else's life someday. The actions that Sam took before going out on this hunt, and the actions that he and his friend took while the bear was charging, saved them both. Grizzly bears are not to be underestimated, and if you're g...
Hunting in Ireland with Special Operations Officer Will O'Meara
February 07, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBBorn and raised in Ireland, Will O'Meara wears many hats. He's a former Special Operations Officer, and currently, a hunting guide, journalist, and product developer for Spartan Precision Equipment. In this episode, we discuss our time in the military, and the leadership principles learned during that period that translate to hunting. Will also teaches me all about the species he pursues in Ireland, the Irish terrain, and what kind of gear he uses to hunt in perpetually wet environment. W...
The Kevin Harlander Episode
January 31, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBKevin Harlander and I have been friends for a decade. When we first met, I was guiding, and he was working in marketing at our local brewery. We both had a passion for hunting but the idea of being a professional in the hunting industry hadn't quite taken hold yet. Now, Kevin is deep in that industry. He's the Director of Community for First Lite Hunting Apparel. He's the guy that finds and works with the hunting experts on the First Lite Pro Team. If you've ever wanted to be a professional ...
From the Ghettos of LA to the Elk Woods, with Guy Duplantier
January 24, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBGuy Duplantier grew up poor in LA’s inner city. As a kid, he was faced with potentially life changing decisions every day, such as the pressures to join a gang. But Guy wasn’t about to let his circumstances define his life. With the help of a strong family support system, he found his calling in the outdoors. First from fishing and free diving, to eventually archery hunting pigs and deer. After seeing an elk herd up close, a fire for pursuing elk was lit, and he’s never looked back. He now h...
Homelessness to Expeditionary Heroics with Jillian Brown
January 17, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBTwo words come to mind after talking with Jillian Brown: strength and resilience. After experiencing trauma, Jillian found herself homeless, living in a tent in the woods and suffering from PTSD. But it was there in the forest that she found healing. She's now an adventure photographer and mental health advocate. Jillian has completed some insanely challenging expeditions, her biggest adventure being a cross country paddle trip from Oregon to Louisiana. Over the course of 200+ days, Jillian ...
Hard Work Hunting and Trapping with Zane Hermens
January 10, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBI have a tremendous amount of respect for Zane Hermens. He's a young ranch hand who spends every second of his free time either hunting or trapping. This winter, Zane ran a 21-mile trapline, all on foot, catching bobcats, martins, and muskrats with snares and footholds. He works hard, and he's learning more and more about the art of trapping each season. Zane also favors hunting mule deer over other big game species. In this episode, we discuss some theories as to why deer are disappearing a...
The Philosophy of Adventure with Brad Brooks
January 03, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBBrad Brooks had an epic 2021. He hunted axis deer and spearfished in Maui, then spent 5 weeks in Alaska chasing moose, caribou, and blacktail with a bow. Brad is the co-founder and owner of Argali, a company that makes high quality gear designed by and for backcountry hunters. There’s a lot of adventure to be had in Brad’s line of work, as he explores and hunts some truly wild places. In this episode, Brad and I swap some adventurous stories this year has brought. We also get into the weeds ...
No Nonsense Nutrition for the New Year, with Valley to Peak
December 27, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MB2022 is fast approaching and with it comes renewed goals to get healthy, exercise more, and lose weight. Studies show that about 80% of people who make New Year's resolutions quit by the second week of February. Why is it so hard to change? Here to answer that question is Kyle Kamp, a licensed dietitian and founder of Valley to Peak Nutrition. Kyle is the real deal. After experiencing obesity related chest pains at the age of 21, he started learning about the science of nutrition and exercis...
Sussex, Greenland and Tajikistan with Rob Gearing
December 20, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBRob Gearing has lived an adventurous life. He's traveled all over the world, summited mountains and hunted exotic animals. He's also the founder of Spartan Precision Equipment, a small rifle support system company out of the UK. In this episode, Rob describes the people, landscape, and fauna of some of the incredible places he's been, along with the intense experiences he's had there. From growing up in Sussex, to climbing mountains in Greenland, and hunting in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, thi...
What Men Want for Christmas with Bam Marshall
December 13, 2021 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBMen are hard to shop for. We have specific tastes and buy specialized gear. In today's episode, I'm joined by my good buddy, Bam Marshall, hunting guide and gear expert for Kryptek. Starting with a lofty budget of 1 million dollars and working our way down to $20, we'll walk you through our personal favorite gifts and products. If you're a difficult guy to shop for and need gift ideas for yourself or others, this episode might spark some ideas. Bam on Instagram And if a Stanley product i...
Wolf Hunting with Stuck N The Rut
December 06, 2021 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBIn all my years of hunting, for different species across multiple continents, I have never come across an animal that is more difficult than a wolf. Wolves are incredibly intelligent, with the ability to learn and teach their offspring how to avoid being hunted. But Tom Schneider seems to have it figured out. Tom is an incredibly talented hunter and instructor with Stuck N The Rut, a hunting company out of Idaho. Tom took years to learn how to successfully hunt wolves, and now, he's sharing ...
Coyotes of Eastern Carolina with Gene Wooster
November 29, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBCoyote hunting is not for the faint of heart. You have to be persistent to experience success. Most people are turned off by the idea of hunting an animal for days, weeks, and months, never to even see one. But not Gene Wooster. Coyotes are not native to Eastern Carolina, but they arrived back in 2014. Since then, Gene and his buddy Owen have devoted an immeasurable amount of time learning how to coyote hunt. That first year, the two of them were hunting five nights a week and only managed ...
Greg Jones, Ranching and Trapping
November 22, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBGreg Jones is a wealth of knowledge. His family has been in the ranching business for over 100 years. Along with his brother, Greg started running the family ranch at the age of 12, and has worked as a professional trapper for the past 25 years. This man has knowledge of hunting, trapping, and being a cowboy that can only come from generations of living off the land. He's also quite the historian, with countless stories of the old ranchers who helped shaped Malheur County, from the construct...
US Marines and Aussie Commandos in Afghanistan
November 15, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBHeston Russell and I served together on a difficult mission in Afghanistan. I was a tank platoon commander and he was the commander of an Aussie commando platoon. We didn't know that fact until I asked him to be a guest on this podcast. Heston retired as a Major after 16 years in the military and over 100 combat missions serving within Aussie Special Forces. He's a fierce advocate for veterans, and finding better pathways from service to everyday life. Heston founded Voice of a Veteran (now...
Rifle Elk Preparation with Wildlife Manager and Biologist, Chad Dotson
November 08, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBI've spent a fair amount of time on this show talking about archery elk hunting. But now it's rifle season, and I want you to be successful this year, however you define it. Rifle elk hunting is an entirely different beast than archery. As we roll into Oregon's second rifle season, Chad Dotson and I are preparing to take a client out to hunt branch bulls. Chad is a biologist and wildlife manager who studies elk on the Zumwalt Prairie. He's guided elk hunts for the past 8 years and knows this...
Leadership, with Navy SEAL and Entrepreneur Eli Crane
November 01, 2021 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBEli Crane is a leader. He doesn't follow the status quo, he leads with heart and integrity. He's a combat vet who served five war time deployments with SEAL Team 3. After his military service, Eli started a company, Bottle Breacher, selling hand crafted 50 caliber bottle openers made by active duty service members and veterans. Now Eli is running for congress in Arizona's House District 1. Eli isn't naive. He knows that effecting change in this country will be challenging. And he knows that ...
Hiking 10,000 miles with Adam Bagerski
October 25, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBAdam Bagerski has hiked 10,000 miles and lived for over a year in the wilderness. He's a thru-hiker who has completed the Pacific Crest Trail, the Continental Divide Trail, and the Appalachian Trail, with more long hikes on his bucket list. These trails take months to complete and the people who do them often find a real sense of community with their fellow hikers. Adam and I discuss what it's like to walk across the country, both from a physical and mental perspective. We cover the gear he ...
Professional Sports and Military Psychology with Naval Special Warfare Psychologist Ryan Maid
October 18, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBAfter my moose hunt in Alaska, I went back and checked my Fitbit. When I took the shot, my heart rate was in the 160s. I felt perfectly calm in that moment, but I also know that once my heart rate gets above 130, I will skip portions of my process unless I take a mental pause. My guest today, Ryan Maid, is a psychologist and expert on stress and performance in high stress environments. I met Ryan after I was wounded in Afghanistan while he was serving as a Navy Psychologist for the Sixth Mar...
Mongolian Range Management and Oregon Elk Depredation with Dennis Sheehy
October 11, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBDennis Sheehy is a Wallowa County cowboy, rancher, veteran, and scientist. He holds no less than two bachelors degrees, a masters degree, and a PhD, and has studied rangeland and large herbivore ecology in regards to ungulates in the county since the 80s. As both a rancher and ecologist, Dennis has a unique and incredibly valuable insight into issues that plague natural resource managers and cattle ranchers alike. This week, we discuss the balancing act of maintaining a healthy population of...
Grandma Janie
October 04, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBMy Grandma, Janie Tippett, has 88 years of wisdom and experience under her belt. All her life she's lived off the land by ranching, hunting and gardening. Before I could even walk, she was taking me outside, teaching me to run a trap line, hunt, and fish. She raised 4 children, has 19 grandchildren, and over 40 great grandkids. My grandma is also a talented writer, with a published book and a newspaper column that she contributed to for 31 years, chronicling the lives of cattle ranchers and ...
Becoming an Alaskan Guide with Cole Kramer and Luke Gerig
September 27, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBHunting in Alaska is an adventure. The country is spectacularly rugged and remote, the animals are huge and often dangerous, and the weather alone can ground you for days. My Alaskan moose hunt was definitely an adventure, and I was able to share it with my talented guide, Cole Kramer and incredibly hard working packer, Luke Gerig. Both Cole and Luke grew up in flatter parts of the lower 48, but shared a desire from an early age to become an Alaskan Guide. Cole first came up to Alaska in 200...
Elk Tactics September 20th-27th with Michael Batease from the Elk Calling Academy
September 20, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBThis is it folk. The peak of the rut and the most exciting week of elk hunting. Cows are going into estrus, bulls are bugling like crazy, and it's make it or break it time. With all that calling activity, how can you distinguish yourself from other satellite bulls? Michael Batease, founder of Elk Calling Academy is here to help you get it done. Michael has been archery hunting since he was 15 and has worked in the hunting industry for the past 20 years. He founded Elk Calling Academy to help...
Elk Tactics September 13th-20th with Corey Jacobsen
September 13, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBThe best hunting week of the entire year has finally arrived. I am most confident in my abilities to harvest an elk from September 13th to the 20th, just as the rut's about to hit its peak. And what better person to share some elk hunting tips and strategies, than 10-Time World Champion Elk Caller, Corey Jacobsen. Corey created, and is a pro staff member at Elk 101, and has become one of the most sought-after resources on elk calling and hunting in the nation. With over 30 years of experienc...
Elk Tactics September 6-13 with Born and Raised Outdoors
September 06, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBSeptember 6th through the 14th: my favorite and most successful time of the season to kill elk. We're continuing this series on elk hunting tactics with two powerhouse hunters; Kody Kellom and Trent Fisher of Born and Raised Outdoors. These Oregon natives have been hunting elk for the past 26 years, and their combined knowledge and experience is priceless. Recently, the guys at Born and Raised teamed up with state champion duck caller, Eric Strand, to create Born and Raised Call Co. This epi...
Elk Tactics for Aug 30th - Sep 6th with Les Welch
August 30, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBPart two of our series on early season elk tactics continues with a brilliant hunter and elk caller, Les Welch. Les has been hunting since he was three. Growing up in Northern Wisconsin, he chased small game, whitetails, and bear with archery, rifle, and muzzleloader. Around 2006, Les decided that he wanted to hunt elk and antelope out west. He put in 2 years of research before embarking on a life long obsession with elk hunting. Year after year, Les has been wildly successful at archery hun...
Early Season Elk Tactics with Ryan Carter
August 23, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBThroughout archery season we will be releasing a series on elk hunting tactics. These guests will be the greatest elk hunters alive today, here to give some advice that might change the way you hunt forever. First up is Ryan Carter, guide and owner of DC Outfitters in southern Utah. Ryan is beyond knowledgable. This guy has spent more hours studying trail camera footage, and hiking elk country than you can imagine. Ryan will be walking us through how to plan in the preseason, and covering h...
2,500 Years of Afghan History in 50 Minutes
August 21, 2021 06:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBIt's been a tough week, as we watch, with heavy hearts and minds, as Afghanistan fall into Taliban control. As a Marine who served in Afghanistan, I knew this was coming, but it still hits me hard. This past week, I've heard a lot of rumors and untrue statements about this very complicated issue. In order to understand what's happening right now, and dispel some misinformation, I wanted to take a moment with you and discuss the history of Afghanistan over the past 2,500 years. I think that i...
Becoming an Alaskan Bush Pilot, with Dustin Moore
August 16, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBThis week I'm recording in Soldotna, Alaska, where I recently took a tour over this rugged landscape in a Cessna 185, piloted by Dustin Moore. Dustin works in the oil and gas industry, and is a bush pilot on the side. Alaska is enormous, 663,300 square miles, much of which is fairly untouched. With his float plane, Dustin has the opportunity to explore, hunt, and fish some incredible and remote places. In this episode we get into what it takes to become a bush pilot, the pros and cons of tir...
The Knife Episode, with Mike Rowley from Forged in Fire
August 09, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBA good knife is probably the most useful and versatile tool you can have. In fact, humans were using knives to cut meat before they were cooking that meat over a fire. Mike Rowley has been interested in knife making since he was a child. A high school teacher in my hometown, Mike is self taught and has been honing his forging skills for the past 8 years. He competed on the History Channel’s show “Forged in Fire,” winning first place with a beautiful pair of tomahawks. Mike and I discuss wha...
The Rachel Ahtila Episode
August 02, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBFor the past 22 years, Rachel Ahtila has been working in hunting camps and guiding for pretty much every major game species in the Pacific Northwest. As a fellow guide, I know how important it is to go hunting yourself, and I also know that it can be difficult to take the time to do so. This year, Rachel is doing just that, with an upcoming stone sheep hunt, and hopes of later harvesting a Canadian moose, mountain goat, caribou, and elk. In this episode we discuss what it means to be a good ...
Oshiwambo to Zumwalt with Chad Dotson
July 26, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBChad Dotson has devoted A LOT of time to observing game animals, in Africa and right here in Northeast Oregon. He's spent a couple of stints in Namibia trading work on a large game ranch for room and board. There, he had the opportunity to harvest an incredible kudu, amongst other species. Since 2013, he has guided for elk on the Zumwalt Prairie, an enormous grassland here in Wallowa County. During that time, Chad has recorded information on every animal harvested to understand how a bull's ...
The M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank with Jack Ramson
July 19, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBThere's no one in this world that I respect more than Jack Ramson. He currently serves as a USMC First Sergeant with the NWSS Unit for the Air Wing. I first met Jack at tank school in Fort Knox, Kentucky where he was one of my instructors. After deploying in Afghanistan as a Tank Platoon Commander, Jack eventually joined my platoon serving his last combat deployment as my wingman. Words cannot describe what this man means to me, or how grateful I am to have served with him. In this episode, ...
To Build a Fire with Laura Zerra
July 12, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBLaura Zerra is the real deal. She's a primitive survivalist, hunter, and nomad who has competed 5 separate times on the Discovery Channel show “Naked and Afraid", living a total of 156 days in full survival mode. As a former vegan turned hunter, Laura's relationship to hunting is both fascinating and relatable. Through hunting, Laura has connected with animals and the land in a deeper way than ever before. Laura has the mental toughness, skill set, and knowledge to push through difficult, an...
Everything Alaskan Moose with Pat Valkenburg
July 05, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBBuckle in folks, because this episode is packed with information. Pat Valkenburg is a retired wildlife biologist who spent most of his career studying moose and caribou for Alaska Department of Fish and Game. He now owns a flying business where he specializes in wildlife surveys. With my upcoming moose hunt this fall, I wanted to sit down with an expert, and learn everything I can about this animal; their biology, behavior, evolution, and physiology. We also get into bears, caribou, wolves,...