Live to Hunt and Fish Podcast
39 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsA western hunting and fishing podcast focused on sharing the wisdom of our expert guests. We seek out the experts in the Hunting and Fishing world, and bring their knowledge to you. Our show is here to educate and motivate you to become a better hunter and angler.
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EP39 Adult Arrows for Killing Stuff with Troy Fowler the "Ranch Fairy"
July 16, 2019 07:26 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBOn this episode I talk to Troy Fowler, also known as the Ranch Fairy. He has a Youtube channel where he shoots pigs, catches fish, and has a lot of fun. In that fun there is serious analysis happening. He works on improving his arrow system to make it more lethal on the tough wild pigs that have taken over much of Texas. He shoots some huge broadheads and heavy arrows with super light bows. Crazy setups by current archery standards but he proves them on live animals and examines everyth...
EP38 Alaskan Black Bear on Prince of Wales Island with Kenji King
June 24, 2019 21:41 - 55 minutes - 53 MBRecently I was able to go back to Alaska to hunt Black Bear on Prince of Wales Island. This podcast is a solo episode where I recap the hunts and give you my perspective on why we were successful on our trip. For this hunt a good friend and I each drew nonresident spring Black Bear tags. This was a return trip for us since we have each done this hunt a few times. Having previous experience hunting the island and where to hunt helped shorten the learning curve. In the podcast I cover wha...
EP37 Sitka Blacktail Deer with Jim Baichtal
June 08, 2019 04:18 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBSitka Blacktailed Deer are not as well known as some of the other species of deer, but they are just as magnificent. They are native to the dense rainforests of Southeast Alaska and Northern BC. I was first introduced to them when I spent time on Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska. After some research I heard about Jim Baichtal. Jim has spent a lot of years pursuing these magnificent deer as a hunter but he has also been involved in researching them as a scientist. Very few peop...
EP36 Black Bear Hunting with Steven Dahn
April 15, 2019 05:40 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBToday we talk to Steven Dahn about his experience chasing big Black Bears in SW Oregon. Steven lives in an area that has a strong population of bears. The steep landscape and thick forest makes for a tough hunt, but also very rewarding. Black Bear are a unique and fun species to hunt. Keeping their numbers down protects deer/elk numbers as well as provides great hunting opportunity during times of the year where there may not be many other options. Plus they make great bear tacos!
EP35 Dr. Ed Ashby, A Life Dedicated to Ethical Harvest part 2
April 09, 2019 06:01 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBThis is Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Ed Ashby and Garrett Schlief of Grizzly Stik. Dr. Ashby is a wealth of knowledge on terminal ballistics of arrows and bullets. We continue talking about his life as he left Africa and moved on to Australia to continue his research. I do have to say my audio has a hard echo which makes me sound like a robot. I wasn't going to release this podcast but there is just too much good information and Dr. Ashby's time is too valuable to not publish it. ...
EP34 Dr. Ed Ashby, A Life Dedicated to Ethical Harvest part 1
April 04, 2019 07:38 - 48 minutes - 45.7 MBDr Ed Ashby has dedicated his life to researching terminal arrow performance. If you have done any research on arrow performance you have likely come across some of his work. His extensive research on the terminal performance of archery equipment has helped define lethal arrow systems. He breaks downs what factors make an arrow most effective. Structural integrity, broadhead shape, broadhead bevel, broadhead tip design, arrow shaft profile, arrow mass, and FOC are some of those factors. H...
EP33 NW Fisheries Unplugged 2 with David Johnson and Ty Wyatt
March 24, 2019 01:06 - 35 minutes - 33.9 MBOn this episode we talk to David Johnson and Ty Wyatt about our NW fisheries, Salmon and Steelhead primarily. We talk about where our Chinook Salmon go when they leave local rivers and where they are being caught during the years they spend in the ocean. We talk fisheries management policy and some of the politics involved we well. Of course we go down a few tangents but all of this podcast has good information.
EP32 Bead Fishing with David Johnson and Ty Wyatt
March 07, 2019 23:55 - 32 minutes - 31.4 MBBead fishing....it almost seems too simple. Yet there are some nuances that can make a big difference in your success rate. Today we talk to guides David Johnson and Ty Wyatt about how they approach this popular technique. We cover bead and hook size, rod/reel setup, and color.......kind of. Some secrets are still held close to the vest.
EP31 Solo Alaskan Dall Sheep Hunt with Ed Horton
February 22, 2019 07:21 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBAlaska is an unforgiving place to hunt. Sheep hunting is one of the most extreme hunts available in North America. Combine the two and you have a hunting experience that breaks many men and creates fanatics out of others. In 2017 Ed drew the coveted Tok Management Area Dall Sheep tag and tackled it head on. He tells us how he pushed himself to get back into a the most remote part he could access. Crossing streams and climbing rocky hillsides he pushed himself further than he ever had be...
EP30 Predator Management in the New World of Wolves with Captain James Nash
January 18, 2019 17:28 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBCaptain James Nash and I talk about predator hunting and how important it is for him as a cattle rancher/outfitter, but also important for all us who want deer and elk available to hunt. We talk about how the hunting landscape is changing with the reintroduction of wolves. The magnitude of that change is something most people haven't realized yet. Predator and game management will forever be changed when wolves arrive in your hunting area. Coyotes, Black Bear, and Cougars are all predator s...
EP29 Kodiak Island Sitka Blacktail Deer with Heath Segeberg
January 10, 2019 04:57 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBOn today's episode we talk about hunting Kodiak Island for Sitka Blacktail Deer. Heath Segeberg hunted Kodiak Island for the the first time this year and did well. Many of us have wanted to do this hunt so I was excited to hear his stories. We also compare Kodiak to Prince of Wales Island, which I am very familiar. We talk about logistics of getting to the island. We talk about how they used a transporter to get around the island. Taking advantage of the rugged public land that has littl...
EP28 EXO Packs, Death Hikes, and Toe Socks with Mark Huelsing of EXO Mountain Gear
January 04, 2019 17:14 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBOn today's episode we talk EXO Packs, Death Hikes, and Toe Socks with Mark Huelsing of EXO Mountain Gear. Mark has been with EXO from the beginning and he also hosts their Hunt Backcountry Podcast. He is a dedicated backcountry hunter and a fellow gear junky so this podcast was a lot of fun for me. We talk about his favorite EXO Pack, pack weight, assorted gear, and the origin of the Death Hike.
EP27 NW Fisheries Unplugged with David Johnson and Ty Wyatt
December 17, 2018 05:58 - 1 hour - 91 MBEach year we as anglers are confronted with changing regulations to manage our fisheries. Dwindling runs and reduced harvest seem to be the norm. We are always willing to do what is needed to maintain healthy fish runs but sometimes we feel shorted by those regulations or policies which don't seem to make sense to us. These topics can be a major hot button for people on both sides. If we could put agendas aside we all want to do what is right for our fish runs. No one has all the answers bu...
EP26 Wisdom from an Elk Hunting Guide with Capt. James Nash of 6 Ranch Outfitters
November 08, 2018 05:15 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBOn today's episode we talk Elk Hunting with Capt James Nash of 6 Ranch Outfitters. For this podcast, and in life, I always take time to listen to someone who has more experience doing something than I have. A hunting guide gets to see decades worth of hunts in just a few years. They see all the things that go right, and what can go wrong, and they learn a lot in less time than the average hunter. I have also found that people who are good at their craft are critical of their own methods a...
EP25 Pack Llamas with Patrick Percy
October 31, 2018 06:41 - 42 minutes - 40.8 MBWhen hunting in the backcountry having stock animals to carry the load of camp or game meat is a huge advantage. As I get older I appreciate the assistance these animals offer. For several hunts I have had the opportunity to pack in using Llamas and I can say I was surprised how easy they are to handle. They are surprisingly trail worthy, low maintenance, and mild mannered. Yes they can be crotchety at times but in general they are a great option for packing in gear. Really all you do i...
EP24 Prepping Your Trophy for the Taxidermist with Cory Wright of Cory Wright Taxidermy
October 25, 2018 23:04 - 29 minutes - 28.3 MBWhen you get that trophy of a lifetime you want to make sure you take good care of the hide, cape, and antlers. Your taxidermist can fix a lot of mistakes but if you do a good job in the field your mount will look better when it is finished. Today I talk to Cory Wright of Cory Wright Taxidermy about how to cape out and skin your trophy properly. When to salt and when not to. How to best ship your trophy if you are hunting out of state or out of the country. There is a lot of assorted ad...
EP23 Fall Chinook from a Driftboat with Chris Vertopoulos
October 16, 2018 20:41 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBMy favorite way to catch Fall Chinook is from a driftboat floating the coastal streams. Smaller water and being direct to the bite are some of the things that make fishing from a driftboat so much fun. Any salmon fisherman knows that backbouncing bait directly to a big Fall Chinook is hard to beat. Along with backbouncing there are several other methods that are common on our coastal streams. We talk about all those techniques and how to use them on this episode with guide Chris Vertopou...
EP22 Catching Coho Salmon with professional guide Josiah Darr
September 11, 2018 17:05 - 41 minutes - 39.4 MBIn September Coho Salmon enter rivers all along the Pacific Coast. Coho are known for their aggressive takes and being powerful fighters. There are a lot of ways to catch Coho in the rivers. Throwing spinners, twitching jigs, bobber and bait, or bobber dogging are all effective. Today we talk to Josiah Darr about his preferred methods and how he applies them so his clients can catch more fish.
EP21 Deschutes Summer Steelhead on the Fly with Rob Crandall of Watertime Outfitters
August 29, 2018 16:19 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBOn todays episode we talk about Deschutes River Steelhead on the fly with Rob Crandall of Watertime Outfitters. The Deschutes river draws anglers from all over the world seeking to catch Summer Steelhead on a swung fly. The river is also known for fish that can be taken at or near the surface on most days so a spey rod and floating line can be very effective. Add to that the variety of fish that make their way up the river and you have an ideal destination for catching Summer Steelhead. T...
EP20 Early Season Elk Tactics with Mike Jenkins of Upfront Outfitters
August 21, 2018 21:00 - 59 minutes - 55.8 MBIn almost all of the western states the archery elk opening week is warm and the rut has not gotten into full swing. Mike Jenkins has spent time in the NW, Alaska, and the SW states of NV and AZ. His experience in the SW states fine tuned his expertise for locating elk in warm weather. Many people wait until later in the season to chase elk when the weather cools and the rut is in full swing. He has found that you if you choose to do that you may miss a time when the elk are concentrated...
EP19 Sturgeon Fishing with Chris Vertopoulos
August 18, 2018 07:45 - 44 minutes - 42.2 MBOn today's episode we break down sturgeon fishing on the Columbia River with guide Chris Vertopoulos. Anglers in Oregon and Washington are spoiled with an abundance of species to pursue. Salmon, Steelhead, trout, walleye, bass, rockfish, halibut, tuna…… but one fishery that gets overlooked a lot is Sturgeon fishing. Here in the Pacific Northwest we have the best sturgeon fishing in North America and possibly the world. The fishing is fairly straight forward and the setup is basic and effe...
EP18 Having your own Floatplane in Alaska with Nick Gefre
August 06, 2018 20:04 - 44 minutes - 42.2 MBIf you have ever been to Southeast Alaska you know that float planes are a way of life there. They are used to transport people and good all over the area. Most are commercial planes but living in Alaska with your own floatplane to explore the wilderness, that is a sportsman's dream! To be able to fly to a remote lake and fish for salmon, steelhead, or trout. Fish that may not have seen an angler for weeks, or months.... From that same lake you could hunt for big bucks on a remote mounta...
EP17 Trolling 360 Flashers for Salmon with Josiah Darr
July 27, 2018 19:54 - 39 minutes - 37.8 MBOn today's episode we talk about Trolling 360 Flashers for Salmon with professional guide Josiah Darr. Buoy 10 is where it all kicks off but that fishery is only open for Chinook Salmon retention for a few weeks. When Chinook retention closes at buoy 10 many people move upriver to follow the Chinook where they can still be taken home. Josiah prefers to run a certain type of flasher and spinner combination in that part of the river. He uses 360 style flashers that run different than a stand...
EP16 Korkers Footwear with CEO Brian Chaney
July 19, 2018 02:44 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBOn today's episode we talk about Korkers traction footwear with CEO Brian Chaney. We talk wading boots, traction, and innovation. I wanted to go over the different reasons why Korkers boots perform so well and why they last. Brian is constantly pushing to make the boots better. As a gear junky Korkers boots are a natural fit for me. Lot of sole options on a quality product. Don't take my word for it. Listen, check them out, and decide for yourself. I will be doing more episodes cove...
EP15 Dall Sheep Hunt Gear Review with Casey Mcdougal
July 10, 2018 16:56 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBAlaskan Dall Sheep hunt gear review. On this episode we review all of the gear we put to the test on this hunt. The Alaskan mountains are the least forgiving place I have hunted. I learned a lot about my gear on the his hunt. It took a lot of research to finalize what I was going to take on this trip. In the end the research paid off and most of the gear worked very well. I hope this podcast is helpful for you when selecting gear to use on your next hunt. I want to thank you for taking ...
EP14 Buoy 10 Salmon Fishing with David Johnson
July 03, 2018 04:26 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBBuoy 10 Salmon fishing with David Johnson of David Johnson's Guide Service. Welcome to the Live to Hunt and Fish podcast. Where we seek out the experts in the Hunting and Fishing world, and bring their knowledge to you. Each fall upwards of half a million Salmon will return to the Columbia River making their way up to the streams of their birth. If you are into Salmon fishing you will want to be at Buoy 10 come August. But there is a learning curve and dangers that need to considered ...
EP13 Bone Breaking Arrow Performance w/ Garrett Schlief of Grizzly Stik
June 26, 2018 06:14 - 1 hour - 66 MBBone breaking arrow performance with Garrett Schlief of Grizzly Stik. Every archery hunter will eventually send an arrow that doesn't penetrate or deflects and ends up not landing a lethal blow. For a long time this was just an accepted part of being an archery hunter. Sometimes it just happens….. That doesn't have to be the case. Through years of research and advancements in arrow technology we now have great options that can deliver an arrow with bone breaking performance. One of the l...
EP12 Albacore Tuna fishing with Del Stephens, aka "Tuna Dog"
June 19, 2018 19:42 - 59 minutes - 55.2 MBFishing for Albacore Tuna off the Oregon and Washington coast. Fishing for Albacore Tuna is a newer fishery for Northwest anglers, but it is growing every year. For those that want to learn how to catch these tuna Del Stephens is your guy. He has been very involved in the development of and all events related to the tuna fishery. He has a TV show called Canyon Warriors and runs the website www.tunadogoffshore.com. He also share his knowledge in seminars and a book he wrote on Albacore Tun...
EP11 Sitka Blacktail Deer in August w/ Shannon Mobbs and Cory Ford of Angry Spike Productions
June 12, 2018 09:00 - 57 minutes - 54.5 MBOn this episode I sit down with Shannon Mobbs and Cory Ford of Angry Spike Productions to talk about their recent Sitka Blacktail hunt in SE Alaska. This was a true DIY adventure hunt, on public land with over the counter tags. They picked a remote island in Tongass National Forest and tackled the Alaskan wilderness head on. They worked through a few obstacles of course. Things like steep mountains, rugged terrain, biting bugs, and one lost quiver of arrows. But I'll let them tell the s...
EP10 Fishing the Deschutes River with Amy Hazel of Deschutes Angler Fly Shop
June 06, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBFishing the Deschutes River in central Oregon with with Amy Hazel. Amy and her husband John own Deschutes Angler Fly Shop in Maupin so they are located in the center of all the action the Deschutes has to offer. The Deschutes cuts through the middle of the state and runs for 252 miles from its' headwaters in southern Oregon to the mouth where it flows into the Columbia River. The Deschutes has a strong population of Summer Steelhead and "redside" trout that make the Deschutes a jewel among...
EP9 Turkey hunting on public land with Wil Askew
May 31, 2018 04:09 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBOn today's episode we talk to Wil Askew about hunting turkeys on public land. Recently I was lucky enough to join Wil on two hunts on public land in Washington. After those hunts we sat down in the turkey woods to record this podcast. We talk about how he got into turkey hunting years ago and how that has become one of his favorite species to pursue. We also break down some of the calls he uses, what they mean, and when he uses them. Along with the calls Wil keeps moving, working to find...
EP8 Summer Chinook on the Columbia River with guide David Johnson
May 30, 2018 19:03 - 25 minutes - 24.4 MBOn today's episode we talk about Summer Chinook on the Columbia River with professional fishing guide David Johnson. This run of fish was once known as "June Hogs" and for some are still called that today. Today's run and fish pail in comparison to their long ago namesakes but this is still a great fishery to take advantage of. With recent restoration efforts by the tribes of the region the fishery has been growing and expanded the sport fishing opportunities. I sat down with David in hi...
EP7 Lead in our game meat w/ Leland Brown
May 26, 2018 19:09 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBOn today's episode we will be talking about something that has been a concern of mine for some time. We all take pride in bringing home clean meat to our families. After an animal is taken we all take care to cut around the entry and exit holes, making sure we get rid of bloodshot, pieces of the bullet, and damaged meat. But do we really get all the pieces of lead left by the bullet…….? As I researched the topic I found that it is nearly impossible to remove all the fragments from a lead...
EP6 Roosevelt Elk w/ Shannon Mobbs and Cory Ford of Angry Spike Productions
May 20, 2018 01:15 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBOn this episode I sit down with Shannon Mobbs and Cory Ford of Angry Spike Productions (ASP) for short. We talk hunting Roosevelt Elk during the rut. I have known Shannon for a few years now and he has always been willing to take a moment to answer my elk questions. His advice is rarely indecisive and usually includes the mantra of "Keep pushing in on him, if you can get closer". This was my first time meeting Cory and I see why they have become such a lethal pair. Hunting Roosevelt El...
EP5 Trophy Steelhead w/ Chris Vertopolous
May 13, 2018 22:37 - 40 minutes - 38.6 MBTrophy Steelhead are something that I have traveled far and wide to pursue. They are elusive and are the thing of fishing legend. Even so if you focus your time in certain rivers, at certain times of year, you can hook up with one of these monsters. On this episode we talk to guide Chris Vertopoulos about how he targets these rare fish. We go over our preferred hook size and line weights. A few stories are told which explain why we choose that type of gear. We also tell a story from way...
EP4 Pixar to Camo, making a camo brand with Brian Tindall of Gulch Gear
May 12, 2018 18:08 - 59 minutes - 55.7 MBIf you wanted to develop your own line of camouflage who would you want to design it? It would have to be someone who was good with colors and shapes…..someone who could make two dimensional look three dimensional. Like those animators at Pixar do with their movies. Well that is exactly who designed the Cross Cover Camouflage for Gulch Gear. His name is Brian Tindall and he was an award winning animator for Pixar and now he is making one of the coolest new camos out there. His knowledg...
EP3 Spring Chinook with Chris Vertopoulos
May 11, 2018 03:36 - 41 minutes - 39.6 MBOn this episode we sit down and talk Spring Chinook with fishing guide Chris Vertopoulos. He resides in Portland so he knows the Columbia and Willamette rivers extremely well. We go over his preferred techniques, bait, and gear. We talk about trolling speed, moon phases, and a lot of things in between. Chris is a genuine nice guy with a wealth of knowledge he is more than willing to share. If you want to contact Chris check out his website at www.northwestanglingexperience.com He is also ...
EP2 Making a better hatchery fish, Oregon Hatchery Research Center
May 11, 2018 00:40 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBOn today's podcast we speak to Joseph O'Neil who manages the Oregon Hatchery Research Center. They are located on Fall Creek which is a tributary of the Alsea River on the central Oregon coast. Joseph was nice enough to show me their facility and some of the research they are doing for salmon and steelhead hatcheries. There was so much to take in I had trouble gathering my thoughts afterwards for the podcast. They are conducting a lot of research to hopefully produce a better hatchery fi...
EP1 Sitka Blacktail Deer with Sam Sawyer
May 08, 2018 19:17 - 56 minutes - 54.5 MBOn this episode we speak to Sam Sawyer about Sitka Blacktail Deer on Prince of Wales Island, in Alaska. We talk about the techniques he uses to break down the landscape so he can focus his time targeting mature bucks during the rut. Prince of Wales Island is part of Tongass National Forest so most of the island is public land. We talk primarily about rifle hunting but archery hunting is an option for the avid hunter. With a little research and some work on the ground anyone can go there and ...