Remi Warren shares his outdoor experiences and hunting knowledge through stories and applicable tips and tactics from countless days in the wild.
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Welcome to the Vortex Nation Podcast. Brought to you by lovers of hunting, shooting, public lands, the Second Amendment and dang good food.
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Podcasts and stories to inform and inspire your passion for the outdoors, hunting and fishing. Don’t let present circumstance limit your initiative for the wild. Listen now for tips, tactics and wisdom from the most informative and inspiring men and women in the outdoors such as Jim Shockey, Remi Warren, Randy Newberg, Laura Zerra, Corey Jacobsen, Paul “ElkNut” Medel, Jana Waller, Fred Eichler, Brian Call, Kristy Titus, Ted Nugent, Hannah Barron and Donnie Vincent. The Wild Initiative is a m ...
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Working to address a cultural black hole around what it actually means to be a man today, THE EVRYMAN PODCAST is a long form conversational podcast that challenges men to open up and get real.
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We are a husband and wife duo who are striving to make a change in our community through mentorship, consulting, and advocacy. Our goal is to help those impacted by incarceration and change the narrative of the culture and policies that increase the odds of recidivism. We will be discussing current topics that impact policies, interviewing formerly incarcerated individuals and family members of incarcerated people, and getting some input from those who hold positions within organizations tha ...
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Ep. 143 | Elk Calling with Corey Jacobson
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Sit down with Remi and Corey Jacobsen as they go over some of the best Elk Calling secrets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Remi Warren
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#10MinuteTalk - Remi Warren’s Hunting Mantras — Hunting Words to Live by
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Remi Warren is one of the most experienced hunters in the world. That experience has led him to develop several hunting mantras that if followed, deliver time and again. Choosing the right approach, to finding your knife when the dirty work is done, Remi gives us hunting words to live by. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if the…
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#10MinuteTalk - Light Transmission — More than Meets the Eye
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Light transmission isn’t one dimensional. Multiple factors play into this important, but often misunderstood attribute of an optic. Rob Morell (Vortex® New Product Development) joins Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn to shed some light on this subject. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered …
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Ep. 355 | Backcountry Water Treatment with Ryan Lampers
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Backcountry hunting expert, Ryan Lampers, talks all about water treatment methods and best practices. From what he used back in the day to the system he uses today; he provides important tips to keep you healthy and hunting. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcas…
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Listen in as Remi gives 10 of his best elk hunting tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Remi Warren
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#10MinuteTalk - Vortex® Eyewear – Just Another Pair of Sunglasses?
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High-end eyewear that fits your face and the demands of your active hunting, shooting, outdoors, and daily life. Polarized, ballistic-rated, shatter-resistant lenses are at home on the range, on the water, and at your kid’s soccer game. Lenses also cover your tears when at some less-than-ideal obligatory function not doing what you really wish you …
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Ep. 354 | The Second Amendment Foundation – Get in the Fight and Look Good Doing it
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Adam Kraut from the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) joins Mark Boardman and Sawyer Briel to chat SAF, current 2A battles, where the money goes, and the Vortex®/SAF Crafted Impact T-shirt collaboration. When you purchase one these special-edition, limited run, cool-as-heck shirts, you support the Second Amendment Foundation in their mission to fos…
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Listen in as Remi gives you some of his best spotting tips and tricks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Remi Warren
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Ep. 353 | Backcountry Food and Nutrition — with Elk Shape’s Dan Staton
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Elk Shape’s Dan Staton joins Mark to chat backcountry food and nutrition. They cover stuff they like, their food strategies, and break down Mark’s daily ration. They even find a nutritional hole in Mark’s food game he will want to fill with additional items. The best part about a week of food in the field — the greasy burger you get at the local di…
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Ep. 140 | If punk rock were an elk calling tactic, this would be it.
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Listen in to one of Remi's most unique takes on elk calling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Remi Warren
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This is a special bonus track designed to help you call for elk and practice as your driving or just sitting in your house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Remi Warren
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#10MinuteTalk - Velvet Antler Field Care — Tips and Tricks
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Early season critters taken with antlers shrouded in velvet require special care if the hunter desires to preserve them in their fuzzy form. No easy task considering their delicate nature and often warm daily temps that may accelerate the decomposition process. Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn talk through what worked with a nice Sitka blacktail a…
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Ep. 352 | Barnes Bullets — All Copper Big Game Stoppers
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Since 1989, Barnes has been leading the charge in the all-copper bullet arena. Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn sit down with Mike Painter and Gregg Sloan in their home state of Utah to chat through their bullets, how they work and more. Is Ryan completely biased toward these projectiles? Yes. For good reason? You decide. As always, we want to hea…
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Remi describes a slow week on the mountain with his brother Jason and gives you tips on what to do on a slow day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Remi Warren
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Remi answers your questions on this month's live Q & A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Remi Warren
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#10MinuteTalk - Vortex® Custom Turrets — Extend Your Range
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Fast, simple, and effective, using a Vortex® custom yardage-marked turret may be your ticket to extending your effective hunting/shooting distance. Range in yards, dial in yards, and execute the shot. Listen and learn about this great tool. Get one FREE with select riflescopes! As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any …
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Ep. 351 | The Compact Optics Revolution is Upon Us
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Compact optics are the definition of, “Big things come in small packages.” Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn highlight these optical powerhouses and where they will enhance your hunting/observation game! Don’t be fooled by appearances. Compact optics may provide all the optical performance you need while saving space and weight in the field. As alw…
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Ep. 136 | Velvet bulls and hot weather hunt tactics
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In this episode of the Live Wild Podcast, Remi Warren recaps a recent elk hunt in Arizona. He shares the unique experience of hunting velvet bulls in July and discusses the challenges of hunting in hot weather. Remi passes up a younger bull on the first day and continues to search for a mature bull. Eventually, he and his hunting partner, Adam Weat…
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#10MinuteTalk - Pairing Micro Red Dots with Magnified Optics – What’s Right for You?
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Adam Maxwell and Ryan Muckenhirn are in the house to chat Auxiliary Micro Red Dots along with the pros and cons of common mounting positions. 45-degreee offset or 12 O’clock? At the end of this podcast, you’ll know if you need one and where to stick it. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered…
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Ep. 350 | 2024 Budget Rifle Roundup
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Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn break down their 2024 budget rifle test and review from top to bottom. No bolt is left unturned as they deep dive into the intricacies of each, what they liked, disliked and were surprised by. Tune in for facts and opinions that may just lead to your next big game boom stick. As always, we want to hear your feedbac…
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Remi gives you his best tips and techniques for range finders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Remi Warren
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#10MinuteTalk - Hydration and Hydration Supplements
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Elk Shape’s Dan Staton gets a little salty in this conversation all about hydration and hydration supplements. Water and salt are essential. Dan hits us with some great info along with things we ought to be thinking about to maximize our human performance in the field. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics yo…
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Ep. 349 | Colorado Hunting is in the Crosshairs – Your State is Next
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Dan Gates from CRWM (Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management) and his team have been in the trenches battling an anti-hunting agenda fueled by disinformation, big budgets, and emotion. His organization focuses on CO, but if you think your state, the way you hunt, and the critters you chase are somehow safe or exempt — you’re wrong. Listen to…
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Ep. 134 | Summer archery practice to boost your hunting success
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This week Remi walks you through seven ways you can get yourself ready for any bow hunt and the things you should be doing now to capitalize on your hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Remi Warren
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#10MinuteTalk - Defender Micro Red Dots Breakdown
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Concealed carry to competition and everything between, tune in to hear Vortex’s Chris Urrutia and Liam Ward run through the features, benefits, and applications of the Defender Micro Red Dot series. Tough as nails, there is a Defender to fit your needs. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered…
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Ep. 348 | Montana Mike — Real Life Cowboy and Most Interesting Man in the World
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Real life cowboy, rodeo star, rancher, outfitter, self-reliant, tough as nails, fix anything, honest, hard working and grounded. Mike Barthelmess is a rare breed of man getting rarer by the day. Tune in for a super interesting and fun conversation with some great stories drawn from Mike’s life lived. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us…
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#10MinuteTalk - Find the Perfect Optic with the Vortex® Optics Finder Tool
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Looking for the perfect optic? The Vortex® Optics Finder Tool on vortexoptics.com can help narrow your search. Simple and easy to use, follow along as Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn walk through finding your next piece of glass. Try out the Optics Finder! As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like co…
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Ep. 347 | Long-Range Instructor Drops Long-Range Knowledge
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Vortex Edge® Instructor Justin Lipska drops by the studio to drop long-range knowledge bombs. Gear, technique and more, tune in to get insightful tips from a true professional. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast…
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Remi gives you his best tips for what to do with water and summer scouting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Remi Warren
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Listen in as Remi answers some of your best hunting questions on this month's live Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Remi Warren
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#10MinuteTalk - Podcast Studio: A Guided Tour
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The Vortex Nation™ Podcast studio décor is an eclectic mix of random hunting and shooting-related artifacts…And some that are just plain random (like a framed picture of Jason Alexander). Mark Boardman and Jimmy Hamilton give a guided tour, explaining the “why” behind the seemingly arbitrary nature of the items adorning their walls. As always, we w…
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Ep. 346 | Advanced Reloading Tips with Tucker and Scott
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Vortex’s Tucker Schmidt and Scott Parks are back with reloading tips and tricks you can take to the bank…the proverbial bank. We are in no way suggesting…never mind. If you’re into reloading, you’ll likely find what they have to say useful. Or you may flat out disagree and take your rage out in the comments. Either way, give this one a listen. As a…
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Remi expands on his two part series of avoiding tunnel vision Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Remi Warren
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#10MinuteTalk - Building a Whitetail Optics Kit — What’s Right for You?
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Serious whitetail hunters use optics and use them well. They are integral to their hunt and their success. Long distance scouting to hardwoods glassing, east to west, bow, rifle, and muzzleloader – optics are a difference maker. So, what should a whitetail optics kit look like? Good question. Tune in as we talk optics for North America’s most popul…
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Ep. 345 | Proper Boot Fit — Expert Tips to Keep You on the Hunt
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A good set of properly fitting boots is critical to the success of any hunt where your legs are your primary mode of transportation. Raw, seeping, painful, blisters will ruin any hunt fast. Kendall Card and Matt Ericksen from Crispi USA sit down with Mark Boardman at the Western Hunting & Conservation Expo, providing expert tips to ensure your feet…
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#10MinuteTalk - I’m AK. You’re AK. We’re all AK.
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Vortex’s Scott Hollfelder digs up several AK’s from his backyard, wipes of the Cosmoline, and sits down for a podcast all about his favorite firearm. Tune in for a fun conversation with an AK enthusiast who appreciates the fine attributes of the super cool, super reliable, and historically significant, AK platform. As always, we want to hear your f…
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Ep. 344 | Most Versatile Cartridge Ever?
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Pumps, levers, bolt guns, autos, and AR’s. Precision rifles to predators. Big game to biggest game. Military and law enforcement applications – check that box too. The .308 Winchester may not be the best cartridge for everything, but it is certainly the most versatile cartridge for a heck of a lot of things. One rifle to do it all? Look to the good…
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Ep. 128 | Practical Nutrition Planning for Backcountry Hunts
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In this podcast episode, Remi, Dustin & Kyle discuss the importance of backcountry nutrition for hunters, emphasizing the need to understand the body's fuel requirements and the impact of nutrition on performance. They explore the use of a backcountry nutrition calculator to determine calorie and macronutrient needs based on the intensity and durat…
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#10MinuteTalk - Presenting Your Pistol Red Dot Fast and Effective — Every Time
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Pistol-mounted red dot sights have changed the pistol shooting game. But there are best practices to implement into your shooting regimen to ensure your dot gets on target fast and effective. Chris Urrutia from Vortex Edge® drops by to drop knowledge on this very topic. As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics y…
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Ep. 343 | How to Shoot a USPSA Match — a Grand Master’s Approach
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High-level competitive shooter, USPSA Grand Master, and integral to Vortex’s Mil/LE sales team, Adam Maxwell is no stranger to USPSA along with most of the shooting sports disciplines. He, Ryan Muckenhirn, and Mark Boardman talk through how to shoot a USPSA Match. Tune in to up your pistol game on pistol games. As always, we want to hear your feedb…
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Ep. 342 | Three Months to Season — There’s Still Time to Train
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Invest in your most important piece of gear — you! Dustin Diefenderfer, founder of MTNTOUGH, joins Mark Boardman for a marathon of a conversation about hunt-specific training. Even if you’ve let the fitness component slip, there’s still time to positively impact your fitness level before big game seasons kick off — if you start now. Fitness is key …
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Ep. 127 | New Zealand hunt recap and tips for a traveling hunter
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Remi gives you an overview of his recent trip to New Zealand and some tips for the next time you travel to hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Remi Warren
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#10MinuteTalk - The 7mm STW — Live Fast and Die Young
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Bestowing lead-balloon status on the 7mm STW (Shooting Times Westerner) may have some folks wanting to sling lead at us. If that’s the case, we ask you download to rotten tomatoes. Born from the 8mm Remington Magnum (most certainly a lead balloon), the 7mm STW began life as a wildcat, gained popularity at a rate akin to the velocity it could push b…
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Ep. 341 | Wheel Guns — Pure Americana
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The gang is firing on all cylinders today as they break down the category of wheel guns. The good old revolver won the west, and it still wins our hearts over today. Battlefield to bear country, hip to ankle, the revolver has been there and done that. Its practicality and proven performance cannot be denied. Pull the hammer back and press play on t…
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Ep. 126 | The Complete Guide to Hunting Boots
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Remi gives you every bit of information on the right hunting boot for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Remi Warren
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#10MinuteTalk - Executing a Fast and Efficient Mag Change
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USPSA Grand Master, Adam Maxwell, drops in to tell us how to drop and change magazines like a pro. Competition to professional work and self-defense — a fast and efficient mag change will shave points and may save your life. Tune in to hear the process Adam has distilled down through years of dedicated training. As always, we want to hear your feed…
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Ep. 340 | Road Tripping with Jerry Miculek
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Jerry Miculek’s flight gets diverted, we pick him up in Milwaukee, and BS all the way back to Vortex HQ. Jerry is a national treasure. His shooting ability, knowledge, philosophy on life, and stories are unmatched. A true pleasure to hang with, Jerry is the real deal in every way. Ride along for a fun and informative conversation with Mark Boardman…
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