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Bugling bull elk coming into your calls, rutting mule deer chasing does and belly crawling through cactus to put the sneak on a pronghorn is what western hunting is all about. The work and preparation that goes into a successful western hunt can be endless. Gathering and maintaining hunting gear, learning how to use a elk call or keeping up with hunting hot topics can keep anyone hunter busy throughout the year. My show The Western Hunting Hub Podcast is the hub for hunters that aspire to hu ...
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Lady's and gentlemen I present to you the most entertaining and fun podcast i've recorded out of almost 200 episodes. This conversation with Larry was so much fun and full of great information every hunter should know. I can't wait for the day I can sit down with Larry and have a beer with him. Enjoy this great conversation with a great human. Antl…
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Drawing a coveted tag comes with a lot of pressure just because there is potential for something really great. We all dream of a giant bull but you can't shoot one if you shoot the first one you see. Jay gives us some really good measurements and info for looking over bulls to get a good idea of what to expect once we walk up on that bull on the gr…
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We can't forget about private land in the west. Not everything is owned by trusts, huge ranches and oil companies. Doing your homework and growing a pair with a few tips from Mark to chat with folks can gain you access. expand your hunting opportunities private land hunting *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now to not miss the…
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3D shoots are some of the best archery hunting prep you can do. I love going to these things and putting my practice to the test with just 1 arrow at a time. This episode is a 3D shoot gear list and some tips to do well at them. Total Archery Challenge, Mountain archery fest 3D shoot gear list *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow…
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The Western Hunting Hub is excited to bring on Dirk Durham on the podcast to share some of his knowledge on elk hunting. We discuss everything from call selection to closing the distance. Pick up some calls and enjoy this episode. Calling Elk Elk hunting tactics Phelps Calls Meateater Crew *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now…
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This is the season of sales and buying new gear is one way of coping with not being able to hunt. It also is a way to get ready for a hunt and to continue to dial our systems. In this episode I introduce my new podcast producer and share some great new additions to my gear list. Western hunting boots, footwear and insoles Techy hunting gear solar p…
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My archery shot process clicked when I first listened to a podcast with Joel Turner. Instantly I had a calmness to my shot that let me hold my bow until I was ready to send it. Even after recording this episode, I went out and shot and just stacked arrows. He has the recipe for bowhunting success. This is a must listen if i've ever had one. Be a be…
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Colorado is an amazing place and is only seeing irreversible damage that will change hunting in Colorado forever. Sportsmen are fighting back this time more then ever and have plans to defeat this ballot box biology. After November, we are going on the offense. Colorado initiative 91 banning mountain lion and bobcat hunting plus Colorado wolves Col…
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Does you family eat wild game? My boys do but my wife does not so getting through multiple deer in a year can be a challenge. Here are some tips to figuring out great ways to implement your game meat. Wild Game recipes My family won't eat my wild game *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now to not miss the next episode. I would …
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I obsess with making sure my setup isn't working against me. I mess with it every year but it keeps getting more refined. tuning arrows Archery hunting setup Western hunting arrow setup *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now to not miss the next episode. I would also appreciate a 5 star review on apple podcasts. Thank you all f…
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There is just not enough time to do all the hunts. It would be great to take a whole month off for September and November but you gotta make money in there somewhere. I walk through a few things I've done to plan out a fall and make it as diverse and action packed for western hunts as possible. Western Hunting Schedule September Archery Elk Hunting…
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Learning the youth hunting opportunities in your own state can be tricky enough. I scratch the surface on some opportunities for most of the western states. Hopefully you apply your youth to one of these things I chat about. Youth hunting Hunt the west Application season *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now to not miss the ne…
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What's the future of hunting in the US. Who do we put our energy and focus. I know, the next generation right? There is one more demographic that might be just as important. R3 New Hunters Mentoring *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now to not miss the next episode. I would also appreciate a 5 star review on apple podcasts. Th…
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Folks that have served our country deserve the best when they get back to the homeland. Ryan from Hunt_AZ and I break down what a veteran hunt is like, strategies for leading those and even a little adaptive hunting techniques. Veteran Hunts Western hunts for all Adaptive hunting *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now to not mi…
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In our first syndicated HOWLCAST Update of 2024 we focus on two of the hotspots that need nationwide attention and support from the hunting and outdoors community: Washington State and Colorado. Because the anti-hunting industry uses their nationwide fundraising, legal and political power to attack at the local and state level, it has become crysta…
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When we think of new hunters it's often thinking about youth. In episodes 181-183 we are covering everything R3 and whats involved with recruiting, reactivating and retaining hunters. This episode is with Jason and Vivian. Vivian is a 12 year old from Colorado and has hunted more species then many grown men. Colorado mule deer hunting youth hunting…
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It's that time of the year to look for other opportunities to get out. Mountain lion hunting, Trapping, Ice fishing or escape the cold and go on a fishing charter. That's where i'm headed. I've always struggled to find the type of fishing charter i've been looking for but Zach had some great advice for having a great time on the water. Sport fishin…
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Dylan has been filling elk tags over the last few years with some absolute stud bull elk. I wanted to hear more about what he's doing to be more successful as well as what new onX tools were key to his success. Montana Archery Elk Hunting onX tools *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now to not miss the next episode. I would als…
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A different style of hunting can be done underwater with a speargun. In this episode with Bobby Twitchell from South Maui Spearfishing, we talk the 101 about spearfishing. If you haven't considered doing a little spearfishing, look into what possibilities might be obtainable for you. Spearfishing Hawaii vacation for hunters *If you enjoyed today's …
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Seasons are wrapping up for many across the west and now it's time to preserve your trophy. We are heavily invested in that fur, the mount or the skull. Velvet Antler Technologies has some products that almost sound like snake oil but they have proven to do some awesome things to preserve our game. Making an european mount Whitening skulls no bugs …
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November is here and with that comes the rut! We all are excited about getting out this November and if you are planning on getting in the backcountry to find a mule deer, this episode might help you make your final preperations. Backcountry mule deer hunting Mule Deer in the Rut Rifle hunting Western deer hunts *If you enjoyed today's episode plea…
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This episode with Jay Scott from Jay Scott Outdoors, is all about field judging mule deer. Jay and I discuss techniques for how we can select the deer we are looking for. When we finally draw that coveted tag that took many years, we want to go into that hunt prepared to pass on some deer to find that one we want. Shooting a 190-200 inch mule deer …
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South Dakota isn't known for it's antelope but this has been an outstanding year for everyone. Lots of great bucks around and they have been really fun to hunt. I got a day off and took advantage of that. This episode is all about this one day hunt to see if I can spot and stalk an antelope buck on the plains of South Dakota. Archery hunting Antelo…
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You never know how a season will pan out and sometimes you never know what tags you get. As the hunting season progresses, we may get an opportunity we need to jump on. Jason wasn't expecting his hunting season to start the way it has and so far it's been a good one. Enjoy this quick listen with Jason Colorado initiative 91 banning mountain lion an…
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The 2023 OTC elk season was another great one. This episode is all about the elk encounters we had and what worked and what didn't work. Colorado Wolves Hawaii fishing charter Colorado Elk hunting tactics *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now to not miss the next episode. I would also appreciate a 5 star review on apple podcas…
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Preparing for your western big game hunt begins way before you leave and your relationships you have. Getting things in order at home can be just as much work as preparing for the hunt *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now to not miss the next episode. I would also appreciate a 5 star review on apple podcasts. Thank you all fo…
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I chat with Justin Townsend from Harvesting Nature all about braising techniques and some of the sweet nectar braising creates...broths and stocks. Cooking wild game Cooking shanks Cooking Ribs *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now to not miss the next episode. I would also appreciate a 5 star review on apple podcasts. Thank y…
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It's go time for Colorado elk hunting season and my hunting partner Danny and I discuss our final gear prep and plans to make sure we are on the same page. Good luck this season. *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now to not miss the next episode. I would also appreciate a 5 star review on apple podcasts. Thank you all for list…
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Cow calls can be a safe bet when it comes to calling elk. Travis O'Shea gives us some really great options for calling elk with a cow call this fall. He walks through, how to use an elk call diaphragm and great elk calling setups How to blow and elk call Call calling bulls Calf and cow calls *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow n…
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Shooting your field points means nothing when it comes to shooting at a live animal. We need confidence that our arrows are built right, our bows are tuned to make that arrow land where we want it to go. This episode is is about my trials of going through this summer deciding on what is the best arrow setup for me. Arrow Builds The best broadheads …
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Colorado OTC is a heck of a challenge and may take years to fill that first tag. Max has a story that I really enjoyed hearing about is first elk. This first elk hunt turned a little western as water supply diminished and an injury slowed the pack out. Enjoy this great archery elk hunting story Elk hunting Archery hunting elk Bowhunter *If you enjo…
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Fall hunting seasons are upon us and our last preparations are needing to be done. To help motivate those daunting workouts, I've recorded a couple hunting stories to help you get jacked for the season. Enjoy. September Bear Hunting Bear Story Elk hunting Story Archery Elk *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now to not miss the …
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Shed hunting in the west doesn't have to be just from March - May. Weston from Rise and Shed and I chat about other opportunities and discuss his love of shed hunting Shed hunting the west Summer time shed hunting Rise and Shed *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now to not miss the next episode. I would also appreciate a 5 star…
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In order to be the best or at least successful in your western hunts or just in your day to day. Setting goals is something you must do. I had a recent sit down with an influential man in my life to remind me of just that. Draya and I chat about how we approach goal setting and how we use that to be the best person and hunter we can. We also chat a…
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We voted on the wolf reintroduction back in 2019 and just recently in May of 2023 the wolf management plan is complete. By the end of 2023, wolves will have been introduced to Colorado, on top of what is already here. Not many if any at all sportsmen are supportive of this but when things go to a vote, there isn't much we can do anymore. I chat wit…
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Hunting OTC/General unit tags is not going to get any easier. I chat with Aron Snyder about things he's done in the past to deal with the crowding. We talk about the future of hunting and what OTC/General looks like in the future. OTC elk General tag Future of hunting Being a hunter in the top 10% Hunting in the pressure *If you enjoyed today's epi…
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Public vs private should now be refered to public and private. There's lots of wonderful hunting oppurtunities on private ground. LandTrust is trying to connect those hunters with landowners to create more hunting opportunity. I chat with Nic from LandTrust on what this all means and how the program works. LandTrust's Mission LandTrust exists to en…
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Selling sheds is something not every shed hunter does but there can be some trial and error with it to learn the process. We may not have enough sheds to do that trial and error so I put this episode out to help you. I want to make sure you get the best bang for your buck and don't get swindled by a cheapskate antler buyer. It's a cutthroat busines…
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You don't win if you don't throw your name in the hat. In this episode we are talking off season game planning. I break down my thoughts with each state west of the Mississippi. Some I don't know anything about and others, I do. What I do know is that I have a game plan not just for each year but to rotate states and hunts in a 3-5 year pattern. Gi…
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Showing up at a trailhead with 17 trucks can be super frustrating but can be good news for our sport. Does that mean we will have more support for what we love to do? Ryan Smith from Hunt_AZ and I chat about Arizona hunting, what it used to be and what it is now. We discuss our thoughts on why drawing tags is so tricky now and what that means for h…
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Western hunting has so many tag options to chase after but not all are available. I chat with John Stallone about how he creates opportunity for himself and plans out his hunting season. John and I also discuss why these tags are so difficult to draw and not getting any easier. Drawing a western big game tag Why can I not draw tags *If you enjoyed …
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Colorado western big game hunting is on the top of the list for many and planning your hunt can be a daunting task. There have been some changes and possibly some future changes that sound intriguing. I speak with Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials that help break down some of the tougher to understand tag allocations, laws on shed hunting and s…
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What if one day you woke up and everything was physically different. How would your life change and what would remain the same? My guest on this podcast is Derek Mang. Derek has faced a huge physical challenge that changed his life. Hunting was something that he was still able to get out and see the beauty, the wonder and amazing things in this cre…
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I love learning about cool new products and this conversation is no different. This is an excellent conversation with Durk Stark from Stark Growth. He works with companies that are made here in the US and stand out above their competitors. We discuss how A3 bow strings is doing something like no other string companies and Flex-fletch is the only va…
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Christy Bryan is a successful bobcat trapper out of SW Colorado. Over the past 14 years she has learning everything she can about this tricky feline. Christy shares all kinds of tricks to help us all be better trappers. Colorado is a cage trap only state and that has added some challenges. Cages still can be a great option for many cat sets. Check …
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Colorado Mule deer hunting and South Dakota backcountry bowhunting were my main hunts for the year and they couldn't have been more different. In this episode I go through lessons learned and tips and tricks for different kinds of western hunts Gaining hunting permission in the west Western mule deer hunting tactics Western Bowhunting *If you enjoy…
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Going hunting is more then just a vacation where you can forget about consequences. It's important to hold yourself in a higher standard just because you are apart of the hunting community. Represent it and yourself well. This is an episode with Draya reliving an experience with her employer that took her down a new and exciting path. The darker si…
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Stay informed with Howl Cast updates. This one is on the Grizzley bear management plan in Montana *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now to not miss the next episode. I would also appreciate a 5 star review on apple podcasts. Thank you all for listening Wilderness Athlete Promo code: huntinghub Ridge Patrol: Clint10 Connect wit…
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