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Free Range Tales is a collective of adventures and stories about outdoor pursuits shared by hosts Jason Tarasi and Adrian Lozano. Join them as they share their tales and feature guests with unique perspectives on hunting, fishing, foraging, nature, wildlife and wild foods and learn about their search for the highest quality, sustainable ingredients they can find.
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Episode 41 - Too Close For Comfort - Opening Day Lightning Storm
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On this epsiode, we recap an opening day archery deer hunt that taught us more than one lesson... Mother Nature can go from the most beautiful, peaceful situations, to a life threatening moment in an instance. If you don't pay attention to the warning signs, you might get yourself in a bad spot. We discuss how we ignored a few signals of an approac…
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Episode 40 - Archery Mule Deer - A Game of Inches
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On this episode, we recap Adrian's early season archery mule deer hunt. Archery hunting can bring on the highest of highs, as well as the lowest of lows. We share the lessons learned and how experience, no matter what the outcome, make you a better hunter. Listen in as we share how being aggressive can bring on some interesting opportunities in lif…
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Episode 39 - Archery Coues Deer and Javelina - Tags Punched!
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On this episode we recap a recent trip to chase coues deer and javelina during a late season archery hunt in Arizona. This trip has quickly become our favorite trip of the year. In our previous trips, we had not experienced the joys of success, but it always provides plenty of storys, lessons learned, and tons of laughs! On this trip, we had four t…
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On this episode we discuss getting ready for an upcoming trip to Arizona for a late season archery hunt to chase some of our favorite animals, the desert whitetail, or coues deer. We discuss getting and staying disciplined, training with some 3D archery shots, and how to prep fo upcoming trips. Listen in as we cover a variety of topics and get ours…
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After a long time since our last episode, we FINALLY get back in the studio to record! On this episode, we recap our first elk hunt. We discuss how much of a team activity hunting is, all the hard work that is seen and unseen that goes into making a hunt successful, and all the highs and lows of bowhunting. Join us as we share how to plan a hunt, f…
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Episode 36 - Top of the Hill Archery Experience 3D Shoot
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On this episode, we recap a fun event we attended, the Top of the Hill Archery Experience hosted by Bow Disciples, San Diego Muleys and The Ranch in Julian. The Free Range Tales crew recap our trip down to Julian to participate in this fun and challenging archery 3D shoot. We discuss our expectations going into the shoot, some of our favorite shots…
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Episode 35 - California Big Game Drawing - How to Apply for a Hunting Tag
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On this episode we discuss the California Big Game Drawing and applying for California hunting tags. We've become passionate about hunting our home state of California and we've received some questions about how to get your hunting license and how to apply for a big game tag. The hunting tag application process can be confusing, so on this episode …
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Episode 34 - Inaugural Free Range Tales Archery Whiskey Shootout
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On this episode the boys recap the Inaugural Free Range Tales Archery Whiskey Shootout. Recently, we gathered some friends, headed out to some public land and put on a 3D archery shoot with a bottle of whiskey on the line for the winner. We discuss what an archery 3D shoot is, the fun of setting up challenging archery shots on public land and how s…
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Episode 33 - Spearfishing with Lauren Renteria
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On this episode, we host Lauren Renteria to discuss her passion for spearfishing and freediving. We discuss how she started spearfishing and put her time in to become a hard-charger, consistently putting fish on the deck. We discuss how Lauren has competed in spearfishing tournaments, travelled to chase different speices of fish and some of her per…
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On this episode we visit Riverside Archery to host Ian and Kailey to discuss all things archery. We discuss the benefits of visiting your local pro shop to get you setup as an archer from traditional recurve bows to combound bows for everything from bowhunting to target shooting. We learn about Ian and Kailey's archery journeys and how their passio…
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Episode 31 - 2022 Arizona OTC Archery Deer Hunt
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On this episode we recap a trip to Arizona for an Over-The-Counter archery deer hunt. The crew headed out to chase mule deer, javelina and the ever elusive coues deer. We discuss planning the trip including meal prep, gear prep and our newest adventure, traveling with a newborn! We also discuss the up's and down's of archery hunting from the art of…
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Episode 30 - Hide Iwagami from the OC Spearos
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On this episode, we took the show on the road to Orange County, California to host Hide Iwagami, President of the OC Spearos spearfishing and freediving club. We discuss Hide's introduction to spearfishing and how some early success spearing some prized fish species in Southern California developed his passion for the sport. We discuss how his pass…
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Episode 29 - Knocking Fish Off the Bucket List - Big Bluefin and Alaskan Lingcod... A Summer Recap
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On this episode the boys recap an epic summer of fishing including big bluefin tuna in our backyard and a trip to Alaska for halibut, salmon and lingcod. Every fisherman has a bucket list of fish they would like to catch. With an unreal volume of bluefin in the local Southern California waters, the boys took a trip to try to break the 100-pound mar…
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Episode 28 - KJ with Mag-12 Swimbaits
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On this week's espisode, we are joined by KJ of Mag-12 Swimbaits. We discuss KJ's passion for fishing that helped him to develop a product that is based on his years of experience fishing swimbaits and tube baits. KJ shares how he developed the Mag-12 tube baits and how uses his customer feedback to continue to innovate and improve his products. We…
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Episode 27 - Couples First Hunt - Arizona Archery Deer and Javelina
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On this week's episode we recap a epic trip to Arizona hunting Coues Deer, Mule Deer and Javelina. This trip was different because it was a couples trip. We host our wives, Ana and Amy, who joined us on to glass and hunt on our first archery deer hunt. We discuss Ana's first ever big game hunt and Amy's first hunt with an active tag in her pocket. …
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Episode 26 - Captain Bly and Andrew Seelert from Lineage Charters
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On this weeks episode, we took the show on the water to host Captain Bly and Andrew Seelert from Lineage Charters live aboard the Escapade. We discuss their fishing and spearfishing charter season chasing trophy bluefin, yellowfin, yellowtail, calico and any other species out of San Diego. We also talk about the fishing platform of the Escapade, so…
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Episode 25 - Monte Livingston and Andrew Ayala live from Living Art Gallery Tattoo Lounge
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On this week's episode, we take the show on the road to San Clemente, California to visit the Living Art Gallery Tattoo Lounge. We meet up with Monte Livingston and Andrew Ayala to discuss their shared passion for art and fishing. Monte owns and operates the Living Art Gallery Tattoo Lounge. Established in 2011, is the oldest tattoo shop in San Cle…
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Episode 24 - Fred and Greg from Mountain Hatch
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On this week's episode we took the show on the road to the headquarters of Mountain Hatch. Mountain Hatch manufactures the first and only food grade tailgate insert. Their food safe tailgate cutting boards have taken the truck accessory industry by storm. In addition, they recently released their new swag tent for the outdoorsman looking for a ligh…
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Episode 23 - Beginning our Archery Journey
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On this week's episode we host Amy Tarasi to discuss the beginning of our archery journey. We recently purchased some new compound bows with the ambition to bow hunt wild game. Archery is one of the fastest growing industries and sports, but requires time, patience and dedication to learn and master. We discuss the process of learning archery and t…
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Episode 22 - Fall Is Upon Us - Our Favorite Time Of Year
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On this week's episode we set the stage for our favorite season of the year, the Fall. In the fall, the offshore fishing season is full swing with bluefin, yellowfin, dorados and yellowtail all within our local waters. Also, hunting season is here! Mule deer season is fast approaching and upland bird seasons are opening up. We discuss a successful …
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Episode 21 - San Diego Sportfishing - Bluefin Tuna
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On this weeks episode we discuss a recent sportfishing trip aboard The San Diego out of Seaforth Landing in San Diego, California chasing Bluefin Tuna. We discuss the techniques we used fishing for Bluefin including fly-lined bait, sinker or plunker rigs, and flat-fall fishing. If you don't know what those terms mean, take a listen as we explain ea…
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Episode 20 - Bluefin or Bust - Southern California Sportfishing Season
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On this week's episode we discuss the start of the Southern California Sportfishing season. We discuss the delayed start of the sportfishing season due to coronavirus and the trips we've gone out on since the season offically opened. We discuss an early season trip chasing the elusive Bluefin Tuna and sucessful trips to the local islands hunting fo…
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Episode 19 - Strange Times... Spring Adventures Recap. Fishing through the Pandemic.
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On this week's episode we discuss on spring adventures including bass and trout fishing some local freshwater during the pandemic and Adrian's strike mission down to Baja to fill his freezer. We are all trying to navigate these strange times and fishing is something that keeps us sane through it all. This was our first time back in the studio after…
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Episode 18 - Paul Byrd from Argos Gear
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Episode 17 - There's always a first
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On this week's episode we're going over a few firsts... We recap a first lobster diving trip, a first driven duck and pheasant hunt with the first shots flying out of some new shotguns! We've been busy in the field, but looking forward to getting into the new studio, because we're moving! We had a lot of fun with this one and hope you do too! Thank…
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Episode 16 - Quails and Lobsters! Fall is the Best Season of the Year
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On this week's episode we recap our fall season. We discuss our quail hunting season opener and pre-game before our lobster dive tonight! We give some tips and pointers for locating quail and how to lobster dive. This is a magic time of year because you can hunt and dive in the same season! We had a lot of fun with this one and we hope you do too! …
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On this week's episode we recap a successful dove season opener. Dove season is the first hunting season to open and kicks off the fall. It has become a hunt that we look forward to every year and is definitely one of our favorites. This year was special because we hunted a new area with great friends and the hunt included a little bit of everythin…
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On this week's episode we interview Lamar "So Salty" Lee. We met Lamar on an offshore fishing trip out of San Diego's Fisherman's Landing on the Condor Sportfishing boat. On the trip, Lamar was constantly getting hooked up and landing fish. Every time he got bit, he kept yelling... "SO SALTY"! His energy was contagious and was someone we needed to …
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Episode 13 - Public Versus Private Land Hunting
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On this week's episode we discuss the differences between public and private land hunting and share our experiences hunting both. Approximately 640 million acres, about 28% of all of the United States, is public land held in trust for the American people by the federal government for us to access and enjoy. We cover the pros and cons to both public…
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Episode 12 - Spearfishing - Micro Wins and Losses
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On this week's episode we discuss some of the lessons learned spearfishing. Spearfishing is a pursuit filled with plenty of ups and downs. From losing gear, to missed fish... To bringing home a great meal and spending time with good friends... No matter what happens, one things for sure, there's always a story to tell.…
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Episode 11 - Spring Fling - Baja Spearfishing trip, trout fishing and Sportfishing
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On today's episode we recap our spring. It has been a fishy few months for us! Adrian recaps an epic spearfishing trip down to Baja, we discuss some trout fishing in the eastern sierras and cover some Sportfishing trips we've done here locally in Southern California. We also discuss some fish recipes with all the goods we've been bringing home.…
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Episode 10 - Captain Bly from Captain Bly Spearguns and Lineage Fishing and Spearfishing Charters
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On today's episode we took the show on the road to visit with Captain Bly from Captain Bly Spearguns and Lineage Fishing and Spearfishing Charters. During this episode we discuss hunting, spearfishing and that it's not just about the harvest, but about the passion for the process. Captain Bly is a master craftsman, gun-builder, boat captain, hunter…
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Episode 9 - Kelp Paddy Hopping off the coast of Southern California
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On today's episode we recap a trip spearfishing and kelp paddy hoppy last summer. Every spring and summer, as the waters off the coast of California warm, they come alive with game fish that move in from the south. We spent the day chasing Dorados and yellowtails and learning about these floating ecosystems and the game fish that hunt and forage ar…
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Episode 8 - Brett Gattoni Part 2 - Close encounters and guide life on Molokai
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On today's episode we do part two of our interview with our friend, Brett Gattoni. On the previous episode we focused on his origin story and after we finished recording, we kept talking and telling stories. We quickly realized we had barely scratched the surface on all the stories and adventures Brett has to share, so we had him back in the studio…
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Episode 7 - Brett Gattoni - Growing up and learning to become the ultimate predator.
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On this week's episode we interview Brett Gattoni about his experience learning to hunt, fish and spearfish at a young age. I met Brett on a spearfishing trip down in Mexico, where I quickly realized that he had a knack for always being in the right place at the right time. Brett is a man of many talents and we enjoyed reliving some of his stories …
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Episode 6 - Reliving a memorable fishing trip in Bocas Del Toro, Panama searching for Yellowfin Tuna
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On this week's episode Jason and Adrian recap a trip down to beautiful Bocas Del Toro, Panama where they went on an adventurous and memorable fishing trip with some local guides and hook into some yellowfin tuna action. As with most adventures, the journey is the best part of a trip and sometimes it's more about how you got there, more than it's ab…
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Episode 5 - Chasing Quail and Cottontail and a Backcountry Gear Recap
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On today's episode we recap another day in the field chasing quails and cottontails. We also take a request from a listener to recap the gear we used on our recent Mule Deer hunt.
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Episode 4 - Amy Tarasi - A woman's perspective on outdoor pursuits.
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On this episode of Free Range Tales we interview Amy Tarasi to get her perspective as a female in the male dominated outdoor world. We hear her stories of hunting, fishing and spearfishing and relive stories of how she has turned these pursuits into her passion. We discuss a recent successful quail hunt, she tells her spearfishing stories and get h…
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On this episode of the Free Range Tales Podcast your host Jason and Adrian recap a recent trip to the Sierra Nevada Mountains in which they were hunting the elusive Mule Deer. Follow along as they relive the adventure of the trip, share some lessons learned, and explain some of the details of learning how to hunt big game.…
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Episode 2 - Your hosts Adrian and Jason describe their origin stories into upland bird hunting, sharing how they got started, the people that introduced them to hunting and the experiences they gained. Join them as the relive the first time upland bird hunting and the experience they gained.
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#1 Free Range Tales Pilot - Introduction to your hosts and their humble beginning into spearfishing
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#1 Free Range Tales - Pilot episode of the Free Range Tales Podcast. An introduction to your hosts Jason Tarasi and Adrian. Losten along as they share their humble beginnings spearfishing, share their pursuit of wild game and trying to provide healthy, sustainable food to others.
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