Best Backcountry Access Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 120. Don't Commodify Your Sheds 1:06:44

3h ago1:06:44

1:06:44

On this week’s episode, Matt, Jim, and Jill discuss the growing popularity of shed hunting. But first, Jim beats a “live” horse with BHA and R3. Jill then gives us a brief history of Shed hunting in Wyoming with some insight to the people who’ve made a name for themselves selling and collecting shed antlers. Hunters for Access raffle is open until …

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Episode 119. Fighting for Our Future 1:54:17

6d ago1:54:17

1:54:17

Matt Rinella talks with two New Mexicans, Brandon Wynn and Jesse Deubel, that are fighting perhaps even harder than he is for the future of high-quality, publicly accessible, nonpay hunting. Oh, hey, speaking of that, you should head over to huntersforaccess.org and pick up some raffle tickets. 100% of the proceeds will go to promoting public acces…

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Episode 118. Hunters For Access Raffle 53:45

13h ago53:45

53:45

Ohmar, Jim, and Matt discuss all the sweet, dope-ass, fly stuff the hunting industry donated for the Hunters for Access raffle. Go to huntersforaccess.org to get in on the action!By Matt Rinella

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Episode. 117 The Land We Share 54:31

8d ago54:31

54:31

Matt talks with outdoor writers Christine Cunningham and Steve Meyer about their recent book, The Land We Share. Hunters for Access is nearing the halfway mark on our raffle. If you care about winning free stuff and high-quality, publicly accessible, non-pay hunting, please, please, please go to Huntersforaccess.org and buy some raffle tickets!…

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Episode. 116 Backcountry Hunters and Anglers 1:28:14

18d ago1:28:14

1:28:14

Matt and JIm categorize Backcountry Hunters & Anglers work based on the organization’s own reporting. Spoiler alert: Even though hunter numbers are at near historic highs, draw odds have dwindled, and crowding has become a major deterrent to hunter satisfaction, BHA is overwhelmingly an R3-focused organization.For the sake of hunting, go to hunters…

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Episode. 115 The Hunt Quietly Response Part I 1:57:02

1M ago1:57:02

1:57:02

Matt, Jim, and fellow HQ contributor Alex Vieira rip on other podcasts that have been discussing Hunt Quietly. Of utmost critically important essential urgency, the Hunters for Access raffle is LIVE!!! For the sake of hunting, go to huntersforaccess.org and buy a whole bunch of tickets. All proceeds will facilitate public hunting access on private …

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Episode 114. Hunter Safety and Whatnot 1:47:10

1M ago1:47:10

1:47:10

Matt Rinella talks with North Dakota hunter safety instructor Adam Miller just before making him some truely bitchin deer burgers. If you appreciate what we do and want to help pay our expenses, please consider giving a donation at:https://gofund.me/5adc6daaBy Matt Rinella

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Episode 113. The Nexus of Hunting Celebrity and Poaching Part II 1:19:34

2M ago1:19:34

1:19:34

HQ contributor Omar Markhieh continues to present his research on hunting celebrity poaching cases. On the lighter side, Matt Rinella tries out some new jokes.By Matt Rinella

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Episode 112. Hunters of Color 2:13:36

2M ago2:13:36

2:13:36

Matt talks with Basheer Benhalim from Hunters of Color.By Matt Rinella

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Episode 111. The Nexus of Hunting Celebrity and Poaching Part I 1:30:39

2M ago1:30:39

1:30:39

HQ contributor Omar Markhieh places some unfortunate facts about the intersection of hunting celebrity and poaching at the feet of Matt Rinella and Jim Durkin.By Matt Rinella

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Episode 110. Hunters ain't old and have become more numerous 1:26:44

2M ago1:26:44

1:26:44

Hunt Quietly contributors Jim Durkin and Chris Orndof get their balls busted by Matt Rinella as the three discuss the newly released U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation. If you appreciate what we do and want to help pay our expenses, please consider giving a donation here: https://g…

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Episode 110. 2024 MT TWS Conference 17:23

3M ago17:23

17:23

Matt Rinella was invited to speak at the Montana Chapter of The Wildlife Society's 2024 annual conference. The theme of this conference was, "Cultivating Respect for Nature without Destroying What We Seek". This is bootleg recording of his lecture.By Matt Rinella

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Episode 109. LandTrust 1:09:23

3M ago1:09:23

1:09:23

Matt and Jim discuss growing concerns over the company LandTrust and its impact on private and public land hunting. Other topics include Hunter for Access and yes, a Go Fund Me request….Ssssssssoooooooorrrrreeeeeee (fonzy). https://Gofund.me/e647148dBy Matt Rinella

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Episode 108. Dustin Wittwer 1:14:55

3M ago1:14:55

1:14:55

Jim Durkin talks with Dustin Wittwer - an avid mule deer hunter, host of the Finding Backcounty podcast, and owner of Backpack Logistics. Topics discussed include: llamas, mule deer, backcountry food, the state of the hunting industry at large, hunting influencers, and every person's ability to have an affect on hunting by choosing when they take a…

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Episode 107. The Hypocrisy of onX 1:21:57

3M ago1:21:57

1:21:57

Matt, Jim, and Alex Lindsay discuss how Eric Siegfried, founder of the popular hunting map company onX, quietly started outfitting landlocked public land while loudly positioning himself as a champion for opening access to these lands. Alex gives a rundown of Gaia GPS, a less expensive alternative to onX with the same basic functionality.…

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Episode 106. Trout Harassment 1:50:13

4M ago1:50:13

1:50:13

Matt Feinhauer and Matt Rinella talk with fly fishing guide PJ Case.By Matt Rinella

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Episode 105. Backwards Hat 2:03:41

4M ago2:03:41

2:03:41

Matt talks with Ethan Page of the YouTube channel Backwards Hat Traditional Archery.By Matt Rinella

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Episode 104. What's Going On WIth Ammo Prices 1:25:48

4M ago1:25:48

1:25:48

In this episode, Jim talks with HG contributors Evan Curtin and Omar Markhieh about guns, shooting, and the rising cost of ammo.By Matt Rinella

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Episode 103. Ken Ilgunas 1:25:44

4M ago1:25:44

1:25:44

Matt talks with Ken Ilgunas, author of 'This Land is Our Land' and 'Trespassihg Across America.'By Matt Rinella

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Episode 102. GoWild 2:02:52

4M ago2:02:52

2:02:52

Hunt Quietly contributors Matt Rinella and Matt Feinauer talk with Brad Luttrell, founder of GoWild, a social media community and gear platform for outdoor enthusiasts.By Matt Rinella

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Episode 101. Wolf Precision 1:13:33

5M ago1:13:33

1:13:33

Matt Rinella listens in awe as Hunt Quietly contributor Omar Markhieh and gun manufacturer Jamie Dodson of Wolf Precision geek out about guns.By Matt Rinella

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Episode 100. Utah's Hunter Access Program 55:08

5M ago55:08

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Matt talks with Hunt Quietly contributor, Matt Feinhauer and with Bryan Christensen of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources about the state's Hunter Access program.By Matt Rinella

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Episode 99. Hound Hunting Social Media 1:17:07

5M ago1:17:07

1:17:07

Matt talks hound hunting with houndsman, Ross Ellwangler. Ruff, ruff, ruff. Damn those things are loud!By Matt Rinella

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Episode 98. Andrew Walter 1:11:23

5M ago1:11:23

1:11:23

Matt talks with Andrew Walter, owner-operator of Wild Edge Inc., Manufacturer of mobile hunting equipment.By Matt Rinella

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Episode 97. Dan Rinella 56:42

6M ago56:42

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In this episode, Jim talks with Dan Rinella about rising stream temperatures in Alaska and its impact on the King Salmon fishery.By Matt Rinella

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Episode 96. Shane Mahoney 1:57:37

6M ago1:57:37

1:57:37

Matt and Jim speak with renowned author and conservationist, Shane Mahoney. Shane is the President of Conservation Visions and the Founder of the Wild Harvest Initiative. Shane is recognized as an international conservationist and wildlife advocate and is considered the foremost expert on the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation.…

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Episode 95. Human Population Dynamics and Implications for the Future of Hunting 1:19:05

6M ago1:19:05

1:19:05

Matt talks philosophy and Malthusian demography with aspiring philosopher Wyatt Verlen.By Matt Rinella

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Episode 94. North Carolina Game Lease Program 1:01:58

6M ago1:01:58

1:01:58

Jim Durkin and Matt Feinauer talk with North Carolina hunter Owen Hunt. Owen is concerned about the NC state-funded leasing program and how it's using public land for profit to the highest bidder.By Matt Rinella

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Episode 93. A Recovering Influencer 1:44:20

7M ago1:44:20

1:44:20

Grant Oldenburg is a man recently released from the soul-sucking influencer trap.By Matt Rinella

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Episode 92. South Dakota Youth Hunting Adventures 1:14:23

7M ago1:14:23

1:14:23

David sits down to talk about Hunting Mentorship with Christian Hagen of South Dakota Youth Hunting Adventures.By Matt Rinella

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Episode 91. Elk Wars 47:54

7M ago47:54

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Matt talks with journalist Mike Koshmrl about overpopulated elk herds and proposals for addressing them.By Matt Rinella

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Episode 90. The Surfing-Hunting Interface, Part 2 1:40:28

7M ago1:40:28

1:40:28

Hunter and surfer Kyle Thiemann discuss similar challenges facing both pastimes.By Matt Rinella

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Episode 89. Threats to Hunting à la Reddit 1:30:36

8M ago1:30:36

1:30:36

Matt talks with regular Hunt Quietly contributors Omar Markhein, Jill Grenon, and David Blas about surveys they conducted to gauge threats to the future of hunting.By Matt Rinella

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Episode 88. Killing 63 Deer in a Single Hunting Season 2:12:07

8M ago2:12:07

2:12:07

Matt somehow finds common ground with Joey Nowicky, a man who kills ridiculous numbers of deer.By Matt Rinella

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Episode 87. Whit Fosburgh-TRCP 40:36

8M ago40:36

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Matt and Jim are joined by Whit Fosburgh. Whit is the president and CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. They discuss the new Farm Bill and the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP).By Matt Rinella

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Episode 86. The Surfing-Hunting Interface, Part 1 1:50:45

8M ago1:50:45

1:50:45

Hunter and surfer Joseph Childress discuss similar challenges facing both pastimes.By Matt Rinella

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Episode 85. Tim Jahraus 2:02:10

8M ago2:02:10

2:02:10

Matt talks with fellow hunter and kindred spirit Tim Jahraus.By Matt Rinella

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Episode 84. Q & A with Matt Rinella 1:36:22

9M ago1:36:22

1:36:22

Matt and HQ contributor Evan Curtin talk shop a bit and then discuss podcast listener questions for Matt.By Matt Rinella

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Episode 83. Dr. Mathew J. Rinella - Pope & Young Banquet Lecture 51:10

9M ago51:10

51:10

This past spring, Matt was asked to give a talk at the Pope and Young annual banquet. Matt's lecture covers the Hunt Quietly movement and the major problems that face traditional hunters today. The video version of Matt's lecture can be found on YouTube.By Matt Rinella

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Episode 82. Wisconsin Public Access Programs 1:43:49

9M ago1:43:49

1:43:49

Matt and John Kuntz talk with the folks from the Wisconsin Public Access Programs - Rj Wickham, Ann Reis, Ethan Graves, Nick Holmes, and Jeremiah Goin.By Matt Rinella

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Episoder 81. Mule Deer Part 3 - Jason Carter and Adam Bronson 1:23:48

9M ago1:23:48

1:23:48

Jim talks about the state of mule deer hunting with the boys from Epic Outdoors, Jason Carter and Adam Bronson. This is the final episode in our mule deer series.By Matt Rinella

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Episode 80. Hal Herring 2:11:19

10M ago2:11:19

2:11:19

Matt and David talk with Hal Herring who is an award-winning journalist and contributing editor at Field and Stream magazine. For the past two years, Hal has been the host of the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Podcast.By Matt Rinella

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Episode 79. David Stalling 1:32:50

10M ago1:32:50

1:32:50

Matt talks with outdoor writer and activist David Stalling. David lives in Montana and has worked for multiple wildlife conservation organizations fighting to protect wildlife and wild places.By Matt Rinella

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Episode 78. Brandon Cerecke 1:14:48

10M ago1:14:48

1:14:48

"The good old days were yesterday". Matt and Matt F. talk with Brandon Cerecke of Boss Shotshells.By Matt Rinella

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Episode 77. Mule Deer Part 2- Rob Shaul 39:51

10M ago39:51

39:51

Jim talks with Rob Shaul about the perils of mule deer and mule deer hunting in Wyoming in part 2 of the mule deer series.By Matt Rinella

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Episode 76. Caleb Bollman, Jeff Facosh, and Christopher Tongel 1:45:39

10M ago1:45:39

1:45:39

Matt talks with Hunter Safety Instructors Caleb Bollman, Jeff Facosh, and Christopher Tongel. Their discussions focus on how they approach teaching the next generation of hunters.By Matt Rinella

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Episode 75. Americans' Attitudes Towards Hunting Survey 58:23

10M ago58:23

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Matt, Jim, David, and Chris discuss the Outdoor Steward of Conservation Foundation 2023 Survey: Americans' Attitudes Towards Legal, Regulated Fishing, Target/Sport Shooting, Hunting, and Trapping.By Matt Rinella