The Western Rookie - Hunting Podcast
346 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 124 ratingsThe Western Rookie Hunting Podcast is dedicated to those who are interested in becoming better western hunters. Elk hunting, mule deer hunting, antelope hunting and other western big game species will all be up for discussion in this educational and entertaining podcast. The guys will also discuss the logistics of western hunting along with the gear that you will need in order to be successful.
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GoHunt Bonus Series #13 – SD NR Archery, MT MSGB, and NV All Species applications.
April 19, 2024 09:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBOn this bonus episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian covers upcoming application deadlines in South Dakota, Montana, and Nevada. Be sure to check out GoHunt Insider for the worlds best draw odds and filtering tools and draw some tags this fall! Application Deadline: South Dakota NR Archery Deer & Antelope Deer: April 18th Antelope: April 23rd Montana Moose, Goats, Sheep, & Bison Deadline: May 1st Nevada Big Game Deadline: May 8th Connect with Brian Krebs https:/...
Oregon Turkeys and Elk
April 16, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBOn this episode of GOHUNT’s Western Rookie Podcast, Brian has guest Toby Gangler on to talk about western turkey hunting and tagging dozens of bull elk! Toby and his family live in Oregon and are experts at filling the freezers each year! Whether it’s tagging out on turkeys in the spring or bringing home multiple bulls each fall with their bows, Toby and his wife are getting it done year in and year out. Brian and Toby talk about some western turkey tacts and also chat about Toby’s father ...
How to Plan a Western Hunt
April 09, 2024 09:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBOn this episode of GOHUNT’s Western Rookie Podcast, Brian shares how to plan a western hunt by walking through an example mule deer hunt step-by-step! Hunting the west can be a little confusing, especially for first time western big game hunters – each state has a different tag application process, you’ll find some people saying an area is great while others say it’s the worst place ever, and even once you do pick a unit you still have to find a place to actually hunt and make a game plan....
GoHunt Bonus Series #12 – ND Deer, WY MSG, and KS Deer Applications!
April 05, 2024 09:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBOn this bonus episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian covers a few upcoming applications in North Dakota, Wyoming, and Kansas for anyone looking to add a couple deer hunts to their calendar this fall or swing for the fences on a Moose, Sheep, or Goat tag! Don’t forget the deadline to get $100 in gear shop credit at GoHunt when you sign up for Insider is April 7th! Use the code WESTERN when you sign up! Application Deadline: State and Species: North Dakota NR Archery Deer Deadline:...
Western Whitetails
April 02, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBOn this episode of GOHUNT’s Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with Tom LaLond from XOP gear on travelling west for whitetails and creating deer camps! Tom is part of the marketing and branding team for XOP gear and one of the guys that puts together the teamp deer camps and content hunts for XOP. Brian and Tom talk about western whitetail hunting, using saddles in the west for elk, and creating deer camps! Click the links below to check out more from Tom and XOP Gear! https://www....
Utah Shed Hunting
March 26, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBOn this episode of GOHUNT’s Western Rookie Podcast, Brian has Hunter Hubbard on the podcast to talk giant elk sheds! Hunter is from Utah and loves finding giant sheds each spring and has some massive antlers in his collection. Hunter and Brian talk big bulls, big bucks, and some 400” sets of elk sheds! The guys also talk about how to find new western shed hunting spots and some of the changes with weather and regulations these last couple of years. Click the links below to see more from Hu...
GoHunt Bonus Series #11 – Colorado Elk & Antelope
March 25, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBOn this bonus episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian covers the upcoming Colorado Elk and Antelope applications with all the info you need to get your application in and the GoHunt Insider Spring Sale to get $100 of gear shop credit when you sign up with code “Western”! Application Deadline: April 2nd at 8PM MT Application Style: Preference Point Application Cost: ~$100 Hunting License for Non-residents $481.52 Antelope Tag for Non-residents $803 Elk Tag for Non-resid...
GoHunt Bonus Series #10 – Colorado Mule Deer
March 22, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBOn this bonus episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian covers the upcoming Colorado Mule Deer application with all the info you need to get your application in and the GoHunt Insider Spring Sale to get $100 of gear shop credit when you sign up with code “Western”! Application Deadline: April 2nd at 8PM MT Application Style: Preference Point Application Cost: ~$100 Hunting License for Non-residents $481.52 Deer Tag for Non-residents State Application Website: https:/...
Experience More Hunting the West
March 19, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBOn this episode of GOHUNT’s Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with Jake Arvold about experiencing more on hunts by living a healthy lifestyle all year! Jake is part of the 1st Phorm team and the visionary behind the 1st Phorm Outdoors community. Jake has spen this life pushing boundaries and experiencing amazing moments that have led him to where he is today! Jake is also the host of the Experience More Podcast. Brian and Jake talk about some of the incredible stories in their lives that ...
GoHunt Bonus Series #9 – Montana Elk and Mule Deer
March 15, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBOn this bonus episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian gives a breakdown of the upcoming Montana Elk and Mule Deer applications with all the info you need to get your Elk and Mule Deer tags this fall! Application Deadline: April 1st at 11:45PM MT Application Style: Preference Point – General Tags Bonus Point – Limited Entry Permits Application Cost: Elk - $1048 Deer - $724 Combo - $1242 State Appplication Website: https://fwp.mt.gov/ Connect with Brian Krebs On In...
Shed Season
March 12, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBOn this episode of GOHUNT’s Western Rookie Podcast, Brian has buddy Dwayne Jones on to talk about Shed Season and all things antlers! Dwayne Jones is one of the founders of Shed Season – an online community of people that are passionate about shed hunting. Dwayne and Brian met last year on the Two Bucks Podcast talking about launching a brand and the community, and now Dwayne is back talking about western shed hunting, improving properties, finding antlers, and the $5000 Shed Season givea...
2024 New Mexico Big Game Application Breakdown
March 08, 2024 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBOn this bonus episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian breaks down the 2024 New Mexico Big Game Application with all the details you need to apply for your New Mexico Elk, Deer, Antelop, or Exotic tags! For more info on specific units, sign up for GoHunt Insider with the code WESTERN and use the Filtering 2.0 and Draw Odds tool to get the best odds and info on the internet for western hunting! Application Deadline: March 20th at 5PM MT Application Style: Lottery – No Point Syst...
$60k Shed Hunt Contest
March 05, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBOn this episode of GOHUNT’s Western Rookie Podcast, Brian second-time guest Brenden Labrum about the third annual $60k Bitcoin Shed Hunt Contest Brenden Labrum is the founder of Scout To Hunt – the app for western shed hunters. Brenden and his team are about to launch the third annual $60k Bitcoin Shed Contest, where each of the 6 custom antlers from Bone Tats will be worth $10,000 in Bitcoin or Cash to the finder. Shed Hunters can get early access to the hints and tips each week in the ap...
Backcountry Food
February 27, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBOn this episode of GOHUNT’s Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with Dustin Wittwer about backcountry nutrition and food planning! Dustin is the founder of Backpack Logistics – a back country food planning service that helps hunters and back packers build the perfect meal system or even purchase a pre-planned and assembled pack of food for as many days needed. Dustin shares how he goes about planning food and nutrition for the different kinds of hunts that he goes on, and what calorie and ...
Coyote Hunting with Thermal Optics
February 20, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBOn this episode of GOHUNT’s Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with Hunter Foultner about stacking coyotes up with thermal optics! Hunter is an avid outdoorsmen from Washington and is having an incredibly coyote season so far this year with nearly 100 coyotes on the ground so far! Hunter shares how they run setups, their calling strategies and how many different sets they will hit each night. Brian and Hunter also talk about some ideas for using the fur, and how to start cracking down on ...
Mental Toughness with Aron Snyder
February 13, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBOn this episode of GOHUNT’s Western Rookie Podcast, Brian has Aron Snyder on the podcast to talk about mental toughness during backcountry hunts! Aron is one of the corner stones of back country hunting – spending nearly his entire life pursuing wild places and wild things. Aron is also the president of Kifaru International – makers of some of the highest grade packs and bags, and on the Product Design team at Born Primitive Outdoors. Aron shares how he got started in the backcountry as a ...
GoHunt Bonus Series #7 – Western Black Bear
February 09, 2024 10:00 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBOn this bonus episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian covers some of the upcoming black bear application deadlines across the west and how you can get a tag to go out and hunt black bears! Application Deadline: New Mexico – February 10th 5 PM MST Oregon – February 10th 11:59 PM PST Idaho Spring Bear – February 15th 11:59 PM MST Utah – February 23rd 11:00 PM MST Connect with Brian Krebs https://linktr.ee/thewesternrookie Have Questions or Comments? Send an email to Brian...
Private Land Hunting Opportunities
February 06, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBOn this episode of GOHUNT’s Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with friend Nic De Castro on accessing private land with Land Trust’s online marketplace! Nic is the founder of Land Trust, an online marketplace for short term rentals for outdoor recreation on private land all across the US! Land Trust partners interested land owners with outdoor enthusiasts in a simple and easy to understand agreement that bypasses awkard conversations on front porches and getting rejected when asking fo...
GoHunt Bonus Series #6 – Overview of Deer, Elk and Antelope Tags
February 02, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBOn this bonus episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian covers an overview of the Deer, Elk, and Antelope tags across the west. Learn where you can get OTC and Access tags to hunt one of those three species every year, where you can build points and cycle states in your mid-range point strategy, and where you can find the biggest elk, deer, and antelop across the west! Connect with Brian Krebs https://linktr.ee/thewesternrookie Have Questions or Comments? Send an email to Brian@weste...
Giant Utah Archery Bulls
January 30, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBOn this episode of GOHUNT’s Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with Luke and Teron about their awesome Utah Archery Elk Hunt! Luke and Teron are great friends and hosts of the Tuffin Up YouTube Channel where they share hunting content from their trips. The guys recently had a great Utah archery tag in their pocket and had a great hunt, grinding through ups and downs and eventually tagging an amazing bull. Hear Luke and Teron share the stories, including sprinting down mountains, and endin...
Western Coyotes with Thermal Optics
January 23, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBOn this episode of GOHUNT’s Western Rookie Podcast, Brian chats with avid coyote hunter Blake Garrett about chasing yotes in the dark with thermal optics! Blake is a die hard hunter and owner of Unfiltered Outdoors where he documents and shares a majority of his hunts with his audience. Blake is also a very successful predator hunter and shares more about hunting coyotes, fox, and bobcats on today’s show! Blake talks about using thermal optics and hunting at night, some of the calibers and...
GoHunt Bonus Series #5 – Lessons From The West
January 19, 2024 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBOn this bonus episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian covers some of the most common lessons he has picked up during his western hunts, from research season, to hunting tactics and gear. If you have any lessons you’ve picked up from hunting the west, send an email or DM to have it shared on the podcast! Connect with Brian Krebs On Instagram, TikTok and Online Have Questions or Comments? Send an email to [email protected]! Sponsors and Discounts: GOHUNT Insider - $50 Gear Sh...
From Whitetail to Western Hunter
January 16, 2024 20:58 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBOn this episode of GOHUNT’s Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with Ian Radcliffe on beginning to hunt the west after years of chasing whitetails! Ian is a part of Project Whitetail – a group of friends that are die hard whitetail hunters and love sharing their hunts with their followers. Ian and his team are starting to get into Western Hunting and have done a handful of hunts so far. Brian and Ian talk about the challenges of taking on the west for the first time and some of the things ...
GOHUNT Bonus Series #4 – Wyoming Nonresident Elk Applications
January 12, 2024 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBOn this bonus episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian covers the upcoming Wyoming Nonresident Elk Application! Application Deadline: January 31st at 11:59 PM MT Application Style: Modified Preference Point System Application Cost: Regular Elk: $707 Special Elk: $1965 State Appplication Website: https://wgfd.wyo.gov/ Connect with Brian Krebs On Instagram, TikTok and Online Have Questions or Comments? Send an email to [email protected]! Sponsors and Discounts: GOH...
New Year, New Hunts
January 09, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBOn this episode of GOHUNT’s Western Rookie Podcast, Brian With good friend and previous Co-Host Dan Mathews about plans for the 2024 Season Dan is the host of the Nomadic Outdoorsman Podcast and previous Co-Host of the Western Rookie Podcast. Brian and Dan have been friends for years now, and have gone on multiple shed hunts together. Dan and Brian catch up from the last season, and talk about new plans for the 2024 season. Dan shares updates to his Elk Hunting plans, Shed hunting with goo...
Western Rookie - GoHunt Bonus Series #3 - 2024 Research Season is Here!
January 05, 2024 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBOn this bonus episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks about the kickoff of the 2024 western hunting research season. Over the next few months, a majority of the tags available for hunters hoping to head west this year will be drawn. Brian covers how he starts his research in choosing which states and units to apply for, and the tools you can use to help find the perfect tag for your fall! Connect with Brian Krebs On Instagram, TikTok and Online Have Questions or Comments? Send ...
Backcountry Hunting with Mules
January 02, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBOn this episode of GOHUNT’s Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with Brook Doenier about hunting backcountry Idaho with mules! Brook is a guide for Hells Canyon Outfitters in the Idaho back country and avid hunter. Brook shares how outfitting works 12 miles deep into the mountains, from backing in camp to backing out bulls! Brian and Brook talk about using horses and mules to hunt, and some of the things that are different about having livestock in camp! Brook also shares some of the stori...
Finding Units and Getting Tags
December 26, 2023 14:18 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBOn this episode of GOHUNT’s Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with Dave Barnett from the GoHunt research team on finding new units and getting tags! Dave is on the research team at GoHunt and spends a lot of time both personally and proffesionaly looking at units across the west. Dave and Brian talk about finding new units to hunt using some of the tools that GoHunt has in their Insider service, and some point strategies for short, mid, and long term planning. The guys also talk about hu...
Getting Excited for Shed Season
December 19, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBOn this episode of GOHUNT’s Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with Justin Harris about the upcoming Shed Season and finding new spots! Justin is an Idaho resident that loves shed hunting and has found some amazing mule deer antlers over the years. Brian and Justin talk about getting excited for the upcoming shed season and what some of the early plans look like. The guys also talk about the infamous Jackson Hole shed hunt, and some interesting ideas of how to make the Jackson Hole shed h...
Spot and Stalk Mule Deer
December 12, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBOn this episode of GOHUNT’s Western Rookie Podcast, Brian sits down with Dan Johnson and talks open country spot and stalk mule deer. Dan Johnson is the host of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast and founder of the Sportsmen’s Empire Podcast Network. Dan just got back from his annual archery mule deer hunt and shares the story on today’s show, along with tips and tricks Dan has learned over the years of chasing deer across the west with his bow! Brian and Dan talk about solo western hunts,...
Bonus Episode: Alaska Big Game Applications
December 08, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBOn this bonus episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian Covers the upcoming Alaska Big Game Applications for 2024, as well as Nebraska Mountain Lion and South Dakota Point Deadlines. Application Deadline: Alaska Big Game: December 15th at 5:00 PM AKST South Dakota Points: December 15th Nebraska Mountain Lions: December 13th Application Style: Alaska: No point – Random Lottery Application Cost: Varies depending on the Species State Application Website: https://www.adfg.a...
Bullets, Bows, and Big Game
December 05, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBOn this episode of GOHUNT’s Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with Madi Woodward about hunting with a spouse and how to pick the right rifle! Madi and her husband Clark live in Oregon and have a deep passion for the outdoors – whether it is ranching or hunting! Madi is also on the marketing team for Nosler – a high quality American ammunition manufacturer in Oregon. Madi shares how her and Clark split up their hunting seasons and help each other be successful in the woods, her favorite s...
Big Elk, Big Deer, and Big Caribou
November 28, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBOn this episode of GOHUNT’s Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with guest Rusty Smith about targeting giant elk, big deer, and Alaskan caribou. Rusty is an avid hunter and has travelled all across North America chasing big game. Brian and Rusty talk about hunting big bodied Alberta Whitetails and what goes into hunting as a non-resident in Canada and also doing DIY drop camp hunts in Alaska for Caribou. Click on the link below to check out more of Rusty’s adventures and see some of the am...
Bonus Episode: Idaho General Tags
November 24, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBOn this bonus episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian covers the upcoming Idaho General Elk and Deer Tag release date on December 1st. Application Deadline: December 1st at 10:00 AM Mountain Time Application Style: Over-The-Counter with random number based turn system Application Cost: Hunting License - $185 (Must have to check out, can buy ahead of time – but no refunds) Deer - $351.75 Elk - $651.75 State Appplication Website: https://idfg.idaho.gov/ Connect wit...
Archery Hunting Open Country Elk
November 21, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBOn this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with good friend Will Van Vleck about his latest elk hunt in the same unit Brian and Will met in! Will is a Montana resident and die-hard bowhunter. Brian and Will met on the mountain in 2022 while Brian and his Brother were on an archery elk hunt. Will shares some of his hunting strategy – whether it’s solo hunting bulls with a bow or hunting in a group and tagging a mule deer in the black timber. Brian and Will also talk about gea...
Hunting DIY Alaska
November 14, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBOn this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with Justus Nielsen and Caleb Latteier about hunting America’s last frontier! Justus and Caleb have been friends and hunting partners since middle school and have racked up a lot of adventures together. From hunting mule deer in their current home of Utah to chase big game in Alaska and everything in between. Caleb moved to Alaska for five years, and during that time got some experience as a guide and resident hunter. Brian and the ...
Engaged to a Die Hard Hunter
November 07, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBOn this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with Tyler Jensen about all kinds of Montana Big Game hunts and being engaged to a die hard hunter! Tyler Jensen is a Montana Resident that gets some serious hours logged in mountains each fall – especially since his fiancé Savanah loves to hunt just as much as him! Tyler and Savanah hunt together as much as they can, and the proof is in the pudding because these two have tagged out on some giant animals over the years! Brian and Ty...
Coues Deer and Rattlesnakes
October 31, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBOn this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with guest Steven Lines about hunting big Coues Deer and avoiding rattlesnakes! Steven is an Arizona resident and avid Coues Deer hunter. Steven has tagged some giant bucks with both a gun and a rifle and spends a majority of his season in the mountains looking for these hard to find deer! Brian and Steven talk tactics, rattlesnakes, and even some elk and sheep hunting along the way! Check out the links below to learn more about Ste...
370” Bull at Six Feet!
October 24, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBOn this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with experienced western hunter Mike Kaup about elk, mule deer, and filling freezers! Mike is a long time western hunter and very successful over the years. Mike has notched tags on multiple great bulls and bucks over the years, and loves to help members of his family notch their tags too – he was bringing his niece out for her Mule Deer hunt right after this podcast! Brian and Mike talk about their shared love of archery elk huntin...
Elk Hunting for Flatlanders
October 17, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBOn this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with Aaron Hepler about living and traveling from flat eastern states to go elk hunting! Aaron is experiences outdoorsman, writer, and deer hunter from the eastern United States, and recently tagged out on his first archery elk – a dandy 6x6 bull! Aaron and Brian talk about some of the challenges of hunting elk in high elevations when you live closer to sea level, and all the things that go into a successful elk hunt, and ofcoruse, ...
Colorado Elk Camp
October 10, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBOn this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian walks through the annual Archery Elk Hunt and shares stories form the trip! Brian has been going on the archery elk hunt with a group of friends and family nearly every year since college, and this the year the group went to south western Colorado for the annual archery hunt. Brian shares how the hunt went down and some of the highlights of the trip, as well as which pieces of new gear worked well and which pieces need to be replaced for ...
Wild Game Cooking
October 03, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBOn this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with Jaime Teigen about what happens after the hunt in the kitchen! Jaime is a master chef who specialized in wild game. Jaime is the host of her very own Outdoor Class series about cooking western game. Brian and Jaime talk about field care for wild game, weather considerations, and how to get your meat cooled down as fast as possible before diving into different recipes, unique cuts that most people overlook, and why there aren...
Bugling and Cow Calling Elk
September 26, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBOn this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian has Jason Phelps on to talk about tips and strategies to calling elk during the rut! Jason is the founder and operator of Phelps Game Calls, a hunting call company that makes some of the highest quality elk calls on the market. Jason is an avid western hunter and spends a majority of his time in the fall out in the wild. Jason and Brian talk about elk calling strategies, different types of calls, and even talk about Mule Deer Calling for ...
OTC Elk and General Unit Mule Deer
September 19, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBOn this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian chats with “Big Merch Guy” Chris Neville about hunting general and over-the-counter units! Chris is a die hard western hunter and contributor for GoHunt. Chris gave many people, including Brian his mule deer partner, false hope of shooting giant mule deer on a general south east Montana tag on an episode of “Fresh Tracks”. Brian and Chris talk about the upcoming Elk Season in Colorado, and how Chris is spending a majority of September cha...
Spot And Stalk Archery Antelope
September 12, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBOn this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with Cody Brockhouse about archery antelope and best first hunts for a new western hunter! Cody is an avid western hunter and archer who chases all kinds of game each season with his family. Cody hunts both big game and waterfowl, but in this episode dives deep into spot and stalk archery antelope. Brian and Cody discuss how antelope is the perfect opportunity for a Western Rookie, and how you can spice it up with a bow instead of a...
NASCAR and Elk Hunting
September 05, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBOn this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian Talks with Jeff Cordero about the fast paced life of being a NASCAR Pit Crew and Elk Hunter. Jeff is a full time NASCAR Tire Changer for the #24 car pit crew and also an avid elk hunter. Brian and Jeff talk about the intense training it takes to do both, and how being a NASCAR pit crew member only allows for a few days in the mountains at a time. Jeff shares his strategy for hunting elk with only a few days, from pre-scouting the unit to ...
Washington Elk & African Big Game
August 29, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBOn this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with Derek Abrahamson about Big Game from Washington to Africa and everything in between! Derek is a wildlife biologist for his local Tribe in Washington State and helps manage the Reservation’s natural resources and wildlife. Derek is an avid hunter and has been on some amazing hunts from limited-entry elk on his reservation to an African Safari with his family. Derek and Brian talk about broadhead differences between large and sma...
Getting Fired Up for Archery Elk
August 22, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBOn this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian and guest Kade Cleverly chat about archery hunting and getting fired up for elk season in a few weeks! Kade is a diehard hunter and you can tell by all the pictures in his Instagram that he spends most of his freetime out on the mountains! Brian and Kade both love archery elk hunting the most and talk about the up coming season. The guys cover everything from spike camp vs day hunting to the right broadheads for big bulls. Check out the l...
A Life Full of Once-in-a-Lifetime Hunts
August 15, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBOn this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with Eric Bethune about a lifetime of incredible bowhunts for some of the most unique species! Eric has seemingly done it all – from trad bow polar bear hunts, to mountain goats and giant bull elk! Brian and Eric talk about what it takes to go on these “adventure” bow hunts, and also how to tag out consistently on some of these incredible adventures! Eric shares how he is able to stay in the moment and make the shot count – which is ...
Bushcraft for Hunters
August 08, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBOn this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with Kevin Estela about bushcraft, outdoor skills, and lifelong learning. Kevin is the director of training and bushcrafter for Field Craft Survival – a source for all your outdoor bushcrafting education needs! Kevin has built a life of gathering knowledge, experiences, and information about different climates and now uses that knowledge to help and train others to be more resourceful in the wild. Brian and Kevin discuss lifelong le...