Sahn Outdoors - Sportsmen's Empire
38 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★ - 8 ratingsThere is nothing better than having good friends, who all share the same passion for the outdoors! McCade and Ian created SAHN as a vehicle to help them share these passions with others. Zach was an obvious addition to the group, due to is aligning character and values. Being raised around the mountains of Utah, these three outdoorsmen have a deep-rooted love for the mountains, and the creatures that roam them. Each of them has a different background, personality, and group of skill sets, that when combined, create an unparalleled fun and adventure-filled experience! Through podcasting, SAHN aims to broaden their audience as they introduce several of their friends, ideas, and experiences.
Topics covered on this podcast include hunting gear and equipment, hunting stories from the field, western big game hunting strategy, and much more.
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Episodes
Thompson Long Range 1000 Yard Recap
July 16, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBOn this episode, McCade, Zach, and Ian, recap their experiences shooting rifles out to 1,000 yards, with Mark and Scott Thompson. They had a blast learning from both Mark and Scott, as they spent half of a day at the Thompson Long Range Shooting School. We couldn't believe that we would actually be able to hit a 1,000 yard target so quickly, and consistently! Mark and Scott really know what they are doing! We highly recommend you take their course! If you are interested in attending on...
Untamed Images with Jason Loftus
May 27, 2019 23:01 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBWith a quick scroll through Jason’s instagram page, one can quickly tell two things: One, Jason is passionate about Wildlife, and two, he’s passionate about capturing and preserving moments he spends with wildlife, with his camera! We’ve been following Jason on social media for a couple of years now. He is super talented in his trade, and has shot A TON of incredible wildlife photos. He’s been an inspiration to us, to pack our cameras, and focus a little more of our efforts on preserving...
Thompson Long Range with Scott Thompson
May 14, 2019 02:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBScott Thompson was born and raised in Logan, UT. He’s a Mule Deer fanatic, and has been very successful at hunting them over the years. He’s also a part of the family business, Thompson Long Range. Scott’s father Mark, started Thompson Long Range in the early 90’s. He’s always been looking for ways to stretch his rifles, and shoot longer distances. Thompson Long Range holds a shooting course, from April to August each year, and teach people how to put a rifle together, mount a scope, le...
Trapping, Sheds, and Antler Restoration w/ McKay Sorenson
April 29, 2019 22:08 - 51 minutes - 47 MBKnown on Instagram as @utahtrapper_mckay, McKay Sorensen is no stranger to antlers. He’s owns his own business, Trapperman Wildlife Studio, restoring antlers and making replicas. Take one look at his instagram page, and you’ll see that he’s no amateur when it comes to his trade! He’s even started making his own replica skulls! People from all over the country, send their prized sheds to McKay, to have him work his magic on them, and make them new and brown again. His customer base is ...
Austin Legg of Eberlestock
April 15, 2019 18:34 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBAustin Legg - Backcountry Hunter, World Traveler, Husband/Dad, Marketing Guru at Eberlestock, Bigfoot Believer, and Guinness World Record Holder (check out the video, linked below). *As taken from @austin.legg on Instagram Austin is from Boise, Idaho. After earning his Masters of Business, Austin was hired at Eberlestock, to be the Sales Director. That was pretty short lived, and he changed positions to his current role, as Marketing Director. Glen Eberlestock, the founder of the Eberle...
Shed Hunting and More with Jace Guymon
April 02, 2019 02:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBJace “The Machine” Guymon is one-of-a-kind! He eats, sleeps, breathes all things hunting! McCade had the opportunity to meet Jace the fall of 2016, when he had an archery elk tag in Utah. Jace had never met McCade before, but invited him to tag along while he checked some trail cameras. He told McCade to bring his bow. The next day, Jace helped McCade bone-out and pack-out the 6x6 bull he was able to harvest. Jace showed his true colors, and was all smiles the entire day! Follow Jace’...
Catching Up with Jules McQueen
March 19, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBWe (the Sahn Crew) met Jules McQueen, in 2018, at the Total Archery Challenge, held at Big Sky, Montana. Their meeting stemmed from a social media joke, regarding an errant arrow, in which McCade tagged Jules in. Thankfully, Jules laughed it off, and ended up shooting with McCade and his buddy Jeff, the following day. They had a great time and were finally able to catch back up at the Hunt Expo, in Salt Lake City, in February of 2019. In this podcast we talk about her recent promotion to...
Choose Your Own Adventures with Sawyer Peacock
March 05, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBHave you dreamed of being your own boss and being able to travel the world, hunting and seeing things that most others can only dream of?!?! Sawyer Peacock is one of those people who decided he was tired of working for other people, and being tied down to a “normal” job. Sawyer, entrepreneur and small business owner, is one of the nicest, most genuine guys around! He enjoys helping others, as well as thinking of the next big idea to start a business around. He owns 4 small businesses, one...
Coyote Hunting with Hidden Instinct
February 21, 2019 01:59 - 1 hour - 72 MBThe SAHN Crew had the opportunity of a lifetime, when they sat down and picked the brains of Garrett Carr and Micah Fey, of Hidden Instinct. Micah and Garrett are coyote killing machines. To say that they are passionate about coyote hunting, would be a major understatement! They’ve been friends for years, and a few years ago, decided to start sharing their passions for hunting coyotes… Thus Hidden Instinct was born. With over 180 videos on YouTube, and nearly 29K subscribers, they are CR...
Application Season
January 16, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBOn this episode of the Sahn Outdoors Podcast, Ian and McCade have a phone chat about the upcoming 2019 western big game hunting seasons, and the application processes they expect to encounter in various states, including Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming, Arizona, and New Mexico. They also reminisce on a few past hunts and discuss hopes for the future. This is not an all inclusive and comprehensive application guide, but rather a brief overview of some western hunting states, their application ...
Mountain Preparations
December 19, 2018 03:06 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBIn Episode 28, of the SAHN OUTDOORS PODCAST, Zach and McCade recap some of their fitness goals that they each set at the beginning of the year, in an earlier episode. As 2018 winds down, and 2019 is knocking on the door, surely you've been thinking about next years hunts, and your personal goals. Zach discusses his personal weight-loss goal, and how he was easily able to obtain it, through a strict and consistent regiment of exercise and healthy eating habits. He shares some stories from ...
Sahn Outdoors | A Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity
December 04, 2018 02:31 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBIn this episode, McCade recaps an incredibly rare opportunity, that both he and Zach had recently. In summary, only two words are needed: Buffalo Hunt!!! It was totally random, and definitely unplanned, but the two of them were able to help a once-in-a-lifetime buffalo tag holder, harvest his trophy buffalo!! Zach and McCade originally took a trip to the Henry Mountains of Utah, to film and photograph big rutting Mule Deer bucks, Thanksgiving Weekend. They did get a lot of footage of some pr...
Sahn Outdoors | 2018 Colorado Mule Deer Camp: Day 5
November 21, 2018 03:40 - 1 hour - 75 MBThis week on the Sahn Outdoors podcast, the Sahn crew recaps mid week from the Colorado Deer Camp Cabin, high in the Rockies. As the week went on, the weather got colder and the deer, though nearly accustomed to the hunters, began to show signs of rutting. With 3 of the 5 tags filled, the crew pushes on. Topic discussed include: changing tactics, public land checker boarding, picking out does, group and individual "shooter" standards, camp food, musical chairs, Dillon's ethics wisdom, East v...
Sahn Outdoors | 2018 Colorado Mule Deer Opening Weekend
November 06, 2018 00:10 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBOn this episode of the Sahn Outdoors Podcast, Ian and Cade sit down with Andrew Pooch, Jeff O'Driscoll, and Ryan Dumville to recap the opening two days of the Colorado 3rd season rifle hunt. Two bucks hit the dirt opening morning, and this is an awesome one for the cast! We discuss, cabin life, camp food during 3rd season, the weather, dustin' pracky, 7 point muleys, navigating private and public land, calling ranges, and year old adobo chili. Check out the Sahn Outdoors Intagram and Facebo...
Sahn Outdoors | Hunting Big Mule Deer Bucks with Henry Ferguson
October 23, 2018 01:54 - 2 hours - 126 MBOn this episode, Ian and McCade talk with Henry Ferguson, aka. @BigChiefWhackABuck, about hunting big muleys in Colorado and Utah, and touch on antelope and elk. Henry is a die hard mule deer man, and consistently gets the job done. In fact, he has successfully tagged out on a muley twelve consecutive years!!! Most of these tags filled with a bow! We discuss everything from tactics in hunting, to scouting, to practice, to bow set up, to butchering preferences, to meal planning. If you’ve ev...
Sahn Outdoors | Field to Table Outdoors with Spencer Milne
September 25, 2018 02:00 - 1 hour - 95.1 MBIan heads to Fort Collins to chat with Spencer Milne, a Botany student with an appetite for finding and preparing his own food. He and a friend, Cam, run an excellent podcast called Field to Table Outdoors, that covers mycology, foraging, hunting, water fowling, cooking, and all the spaces in between. On this episode of the Sahn Outdoors podcast, Ian picks Spencer’s brain on many of these subjects, and the two recap some moments from this season’s American Pronghorn archery hunt. To learn m...
Sahn Outdoors | Lessons From A First Year Bowhunter
September 11, 2018 01:39 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBZach (@zmikesell8) and McCade (@mickeyc324) got together and discussed their personal fitness goals and progress. Earlier this year, they recorded a podcast (Episode 05, Mountain Fit - 2018 Fitness Goals) in which they discussed their goals and ambitions, in order to be physically prepared on the mountain, come hunting season. Also, Zach breaks down some of the lessons learned from his first year as a bowhunter. It’s been a fun, and challenging season, with several highs, and many more lows...
Sahn Outdoors | Opening Weekend Recap
August 28, 2018 01:45 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBOn this episode of the Sahn Outdoors Podcast, Ian and McCade catch up after their respective opening weekends of archery hunting Pronghorn in Colorado and Elk in Utah. This is a “fairly” candid phone call betwixt two best friends (they knew it was recorded), and a glimpse into the dynamic that drives Sahn. Ian tells stories of the Prairie, while McCade tells tale of canyonous mountains. They discuss tactics, and techniques, triumphs, and failures, as well as gear and camp layout. They also b...
Sahn Outdoors | Peak Refuel: A new Option in Freeze-Dried Meals
August 14, 2018 01:42 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBAs hunting season is now upon us, hopefully you’ve got your gear list dialed and ready to go! If you’re a backcountry hunter, you need lightweight, calorie-rich food for your hunt. Usually that means you’re turning to freeze-dried meals. Usually, freeze-dried meals get old, quickly! You know what we’re talking about! If you’re looking for a new option in the freeze-dried meal department, you have to check out meals by Peak Refuel! On Episode 19, of the Sahn Outdoors Podcast, McCade sat down ...
Sahn Outdoors | Wyatt Barber of Racks and Spurs Outdoors
August 01, 2018 04:31 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBOn this episode of The Sahn Outdoors Podcast, Ian sits down with Colorado native Wyatt Barber. Wyatt is a lifelong outdoorsman, Ju Jitsu instructor, and photographer from Fort Collins. He is 17, but don't let his age fool you. Wyatt is a guy that many outdoorsmen (and men in general) can take a lesson from. This guy gets it done. From the mountain to the gym mat, Wyatt is constantly giving it %100. He runs Racks and Spurs Outdoors with his younger brother and father. These guys are HUGE elk ...
Sahn Outdoors | Conservation Conversation with Basin and Bend
July 17, 2018 01:34 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBOn this episode of the San Outdoors Podcast, Ian sits down with Erik Myre and Ryan Henderlong from their hunting and fishing shop, Basin and Bend. These guys are serious about their conservation, and we dive into how they are able to give 11% of profits back into conservation efforts, along with the "whats" and the "whys". Erik and Ryan are both extremely knowledgeable outdoorsmen, and they share some fishing tips, tactics. and stories as well.
Sahn Outdoors | Mountains of Motivation with Sidney Smith
July 03, 2018 01:45 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBIf you’ve ever felt down trodden, weighed down with all of the stresses and trials that life can throw at you, you’re not alone! Don’t give up! If you’ll harness the power of your mind, and fight through the hard times, you can overcome anything! Episode 16 of The Sahn Outdoors Podcast, with Sidney Smith, is evidence of that! Born and raised in Provo, Utah, Sidney has always had a love for the outdoors. He has a passion for hunting and fishing, and is now actively involved in his new passio...
Sahn Outdoors | Be A Nimrod
June 19, 2018 01:03 - 44 minutes - 41 MBEpisode 15 was a fun and easy episode to record. McCade spent the day shed hunting with Jeff Barlow, of Nimrod Outdoors, and his boy. Jeff found a nice single elk shed, while McCade ended up just hiking his guts out, as per usual! After a long day spent outdoors, they met up at the Barlow home in Emery County, and recorded their conversations. Jeff started Nimrod Outdoors, as a way to get more involved with his kids in the outdoors, and to share the adventures they have together! As a fathe...
Sahn Outdoors | Stalkasins with Tanner Howard and Kip Fowler
June 05, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 117 MBThis episode of The Sahn Outdoors Podcast is PURE GOLD!! We had the privilege of covering a wide array of topics, around the focus of hunting, with Tanner Howard and Kip Fowler. To start, we get to know Tanner and how he got his start in leatherwork. Tanner owns Lone Peak Leather Co.; a leather goods company, with a focus on leather hunting products, mainly hunting moccasins called 'Stalkasins!’ Get your own pair of Stalkasins at www.lonepeakleather.com and use the code ‘sahnoutdoors’ at ch...
Sahn Outdoors | The Common Denominator with Karen Mikesell
May 22, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBIn Episode 13 of the Sahn Outdoors Podcast, McCade and Zach, sit down with Zachs' mom, Karen, and recap her 2017 Bull Elk Hunt. Karen was fortunate enough to draw an elk tag, at the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo in Salt Lake City. They tell several stories and cover topics such as: How Karen got interested in hunting herself; Telling Zach’s dad, John, to man up on his elk hunt; Letting John hang his taxidermied bull on the wall; Karen’s first deer hunt; Overcoming issues with her fe...
Sahn Outdoors | Kelly Cox of I Video Wildlife and Utah Big Game Outfitters
May 08, 2018 01:54 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBOn this episode of the Sahn Outdoors Podcast, we talk with Kelly Cox about camera gear he uses; the good, the bad, and the ugly of being an outfitter; and of course, Dozer, Zach’s Sportsman’s buck. Kelly filmed that hunt as I Video Wildlife, and the video can be seen on his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UwCKaU0J5t2EEREw4a5Y5Im_pA7vexF IG: @ivideowildlife @utah_biggameoutfitters The Sahn Outdoors Podcast is #ConcealedInKings Use code SAHN at KingsCamo.com for 1...
Sahn Outdoors | Chad Mendes of Finz and Featherz
April 24, 2018 01:54 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBOn this episode of the Sahn Outdoors Podcast, we talk with Chad Mendes at the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo in Salt Lake City. We discuss his business outside of the UFC, Finz and Featherz; backpack necessities; favorite hunts; and success afield. Thanks to Chad Mendes for taking the time to have this conversation with us. You can find out more about Finz and Feathers on social media @finzandfeatherzguides and www.shopfinzandfeatherz.com As always, the Sahn Outdoors Podcast is #Con...
Sahn Outdoors | Scout To Hunt with Brenden Labrum
April 10, 2018 03:56 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBOn this episode of The Sahn Outdoors Podcast, we talk with Brenden Labrum, Marketing Director for Scout to Hunt, at the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ben Dettamanti, AKA “Shedcrazy”, and his younger brother, Rocky, also weigh-in on the scouting platform, and talk about the benefits that they each see with Scout to Hunt. As the world changes and technology increases, we’re starting to see the influence of various new technologies on the Hunting Industry. Love...
Sahn Outdoors | King's Camo: Performance, Pattern, Price
March 27, 2018 03:27 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBOn this episode of The San Outdoors Podcast, we join Andrew Pooch and Justin Finch, from King’s Camo, at the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo in Salt Lake City. Etymology and pronunciation of Pooch; Performance, Pattern, and Price; XKG, Hunter, Classic series’; “prerequisites” for hunting; 1A and 1B camo patterns; Justin’s “where’s Waldo” photo (episode photo); using a bow for 10 years; the history of Andrew; crying over bird dogs; the craziness of duck hunting; why Justin Finch is a m...
Sahn Outdoors | Strip Taxidermy & Barbershop Wisdom with Jeff Baird
March 13, 2018 02:41 - 29 minutes - 27 MBJeff is the owner of Strip Taxidermy, in Southern Utah. He is also the face of Baird’s Beard Oil, a thriving business that his daughter, Montana Baird, owns and runs. On this episode of the Sahn Outdoors Podcast, we meet with Jeff at the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah. We discuss taxidermist shot placement; turnin’ the lips on a cactus; ‘gross stuff”; NOT salting your capes; fleshing preferences; parading Zach’s Sportsman’s buck (again); 30” trophies and 200” ...
Sahn Outdoors | #INTEGRITY with Marc "Muley Slayer" Smith
February 28, 2018 00:38 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBIn Episode 07, we sit down with Marc "The Muley Slayer" Smith at the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Join us as we dive into Marc's background and discuss why Marc is so passionate about the outdoors, hunting, archery, and preserving the animals that he enjoys pursuing. Learn what Marc considers a successful hunt, how he chooses a hunting (and life) partner, the difference between 50/50 and 100/100, and obtaining sponsors through friendship, loyalty, and #INTE...
Sahn Outdoors | Chewing The Fat
January 22, 2018 02:33 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBIn this podcast Ian, Zach, and McCade talk about a bit of everything. Shed hunting, Expo Season, Past Hunts, etc., are all covered in this little "Chewing the Fat" session. Call it "Truck Talk," "Barbershop Chat" or whatever you like, we had fun recording this and testing out the new recording equipment.
Sahn Outdoors | Mountain Fit - 2018 Fitness Goals
January 22, 2018 02:08 - 1 hour - 56 MBIn Episode 05, Zach and McCade sit down and discuss some of their 2018 fitness goals. With some expected mule deer and elk tags, they want to be physically ready for the challenges associated with hunting these animals. We don't claim to be experts on the topics of nutrition, excercise, fitness, or anything else for that matter! We just know from experience, that the demands of the mountain are made much easier when you're healthy and fit! How do you prepare for hunting season? Is fitness/ex...
Sahn Outdoors | Three Public Land Mule Deer In Three Days
January 22, 2018 02:04 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBColorado! Ian, Dillon, and McCade were fortunate enough to draw Colorado 3rd Season Mule Deer Buck Tags in 2017. They internet scouted their drawn unit, and Ian visited the area on several occasions throughout the year. In this episode, the trio sits down and recounts each day of this memorable hunt! The three knocked down three great public land bucks, in 3 days!!! Take a listen and relive the hunt with them!! Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel, and like us on Facebook and Instagra...
Sahn Outdoors | Dedicated Hunter: A True Passion For Wild Game
January 22, 2018 02:01 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBIn this Episode of the SAHN OUTDOORS PODCAST, McCade and Dillon sit down and discuss Dillon's harvest of an injured buck on Utah's Rifle Opener. We also discuss some past hunts, including McCade's Idaho Antelope Buck, and our upcoming Colorado 3rd Season Mule Deer Hunt. (We're looking for a camera man or two, so if you're free November 4-10, let us know!!!) Thanks for listening and subscribing. Please also follow us on Instagram @sahn_outdoors, Facebook, and YouTube! #SAHNLIVING
Sahn Outdoors | Shooting a 240" Mule Deer with Zach Mikesell
January 22, 2018 01:58 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBIn Episode 02 of the Sahn Outdoors Podcast, McCade sits down with Zach Mikesell, and talks about Zach's Once-In-A-Lifetime Mule Deer Buck. Zach was the lucky recepient of the 2013 Utah Sportsmans Buck Deer Tag. He was able to harvest a MONSTER BUCK, and he tells us all about the whole experience. To watch the video of Zach's hunt, search for the video titled "Utah Henry Mountains 2013 Sportsmans Buck" on the i-VideoWildlife Kelly Cox Channel.
Sahn Outdoors | Western Hunting Podcast Introduction
January 22, 2018 01:50 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBIn this Inagural Epsiode, we introduce you to the SAHN Crew, talk about the 2017 Total Archery Challenge at Snowbird Ski Resort in Utah, and explain some prize package we're giving away to our YouTube Subscribers. Please follow our Instagram Page @sahn_outdoors, Like our Facebook Page, and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel. All SAHN apparel can be purchased from our website, www.sahnoutdoors.com. Thanks for listening!
Sahn Outdoors | Western Hunting Podcast Introduction
January 22, 2018 01:50 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBIn this Inagural Epsiode, we introduce you to the SAHN Crew, talk about the 2017 Total Archery Challenge at Snowbird Ski Resort in Utah, and explain some prize package we're giving away to our YouTube Subscribers. Please follow our Instagram Page @sahn_outdoors, Like our Facebook Page, and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel. All SAHN apparel can be purchased from our website, www.sahnoutdoors.com. Thanks for listening!