Send us a text It's been an incredible archery season so far, and we're exhausted. The good kind of exhausted, where you know you've put in the work to successfully guide your clients. During a break, I sat down with fellow guides, Kevin Harlander and Greg Jones, to chat about how the season's been going. We share our biggest lessons from this year and some advice for setting up, calling, and when to draw. And stick around to the end of the episode to hear a recording of one of my morning callin...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Season 3Ep. 130
Send us a text Trapping is an incredible sport, business opportunity, and conservation tool, but there seems to be fewer and fewer people doing it these days. Generational trapping knowledge will fade away unless we talk about it. Greg Jones is happy to share that knowledge. As a professional trapper, he knows the patience and perseverance that it takes to be successful. In this episode, Greg gives us step-by-step trapping instructions, tricks, and tips. He shares where and how to set traps for ...
Sep 19, 2022•59 min•Season 3Ep. 129
Send us a text Derek Olthuis hates complaining. When a problem arises, he's the type of person to find a solution. As public lands are sold, and sporting opportunities become privatized, Derek sees North America moving toward the pay to play model. The private vs public land debate is a complicated issue with great points and a lot of passion from both sides. But Derek was able to come up with a brilliant solution. He thought that if sportsmen and ranchers could work together, they could open pu...
Sep 12, 2022•52 min•Season 3Ep. 128
Send us a text Bill Stark has led a full life. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War on a guided-missile frigate. After that, Bill worked a string of tough jobs in logging and construction before becoming an electrician. But his passion lies in rebuilding classic cars. I had a beer with Bill at the Wallowa Mountain Cruise Car Show, where we sat beside his 1947 Ford Coupe. With a chopped top, custom interior, and hand painted details, Bill's car is a labor of love and certainly something t...
Sep 05, 2022•49 min•Season 3Ep. 127
Send us a text This week on the podcast, I once again sat down with my grandma, Janie Tippet, to catch up and tell stories. As an almost 89-year-old woman, Grandma Janie has plenty of stories and life lessons to tell. In this episode, we get into some of the changes she's witnessed since the mid 30s, from archery's growing popularity to advancements in technology. She also gives great advice, such as how to care for cast iron, how to preserve food and raise chickens, and how to make the perfect ...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 126
Send us a text Cate Havstad cares deeply for the land she farms. Along with her Husband, Chris, Cate runs the Casad Family Farm out of Madras, Oregon, an organic farm using biodynamic principles. The farm produces hundreds of tons of human and animal food every year through dedication to biodiversity, sustainability, and biotic health for soils, humans, and communities. Some might think it odd to farm in a high desert, but not Cate. There's enough water to go around if it's not being misused; an...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 125
Send us a text A lot has changed for my little sister, Adele Schott, since she was last on the show. Adele and her husband have raised cows and kids through a drought, an endless winter, and a relentlessly wet spring. They're leasing land, managing a ranch, running their own cows, and have taken over the cattle operation and grass-fed beef business at the 6 Ranch. Adele and the 6 Ranch also hosted the first ever Meat Rodeo this year, where we invited the restaurants that serve our beef to compet...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 124
Send us a text Bert Sorin grew up with a barbell in his hand, and that iron shaped his life. He's an outdoorsman, hunter, weightlifter, Olympic trials athlete in hammer throw, and currently the President and Co-Owner of Sorinex Exercise Equipment. Founded in 1980 by Bert's father, Richard, Sorinex sells high end, American made strength equipment. Bert also happens to be the winner of this year's SIG SAUER Hunter Games, as a member of Team Warrior. In this episode, Bert and I break down the Hunte...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 123
Send us a text I have a tremendous amount of respect for Major Brian Hubert. He leads by example, utilizing the principles of servant leadership. Brian and I met over a decade ago at Officer Candidate School. Since then, he's served deployments in Yemen and Afghanistan’s Helmand Province. Between deployments, he was the Officer in Charge and Executive Officer for several advanced infantry courses at the School of Infantry - West. And currently, Brain is in recruiting, serving as the Commanding O...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 122
Send us a text Lyle Witherrite is a fascinating person. He started working when he was 11 years old and has since had a long career of many interesting jobs, from bucking hay bales, to serving in the Navy, to creating intricate works of art as a blacksmith. He’s also an incredibly passionate person with a talent for just about any medium of art he picks up. Besides blacksmithing, he paints, draws, plays music, and writes songs. For some people, Lyle included, art is a critical and necessary part...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 121
Send us a text Major Ryann Engholm has always held herself to the highest standard. Ryann and I met back in Quantico at The Basic School, where she kicked most of our asses and ended up serving as a USMC Logistics Officer. In Afghanistan, she also served as a Platoon Commander for a Female Engagement Team, a specialized unit of Marines that had the unique ability to communicate with and search Afghan women. Ryann is still utilizing her strong leadership skills, working as an occupational therapi...
Jul 18, 2022•50 min•Season 3Ep. 120
Send us a text Sgt. David Martinez is badass. He grew up hunting in the Sierra Nevadas and joined the Marines at 17. There, he served 9 years in the Infantry before getting wounded in Iraq and medically discharged. David has always been drawn to the mountains and recently left the city and California to move to Bozeman, Montana. Inspired by the landscape, he decided to take up photography. He worked hard to become an incredibly talented wildlife photographer, one of few who's capturing high qual...
Jul 11, 2022•51 min•Season 3Ep. 119
Send us a text As a first-generation Greek American, Elias Cairo has spent his entire life in and around restaurants, with a father who would make charcuterie at home. At a young age, Elias decided he wanted to be a chef, and dropped everything to move to Switzerland, where he spent 5 years in an apprenticeship learning the art of old-world meat and cheese preservation. Now, Eli is the founder, owner, and operator of Olympia Provisions, the first ever USDA plant in Oregon to produce naturally fe...
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 118
Send us a text People who seriously hunt western upland game birds are tough, and Matt Hardinge is the kind of guy who can handle pain and suffering. Chasing a chukar thousands of vertical feet up a canyon, only to have it fly back down before you catch up, is a lesson in patience and endurance. Not only is Matt chasing chukar in Hells Canyon, but he's also successfully hunting the toughest bird out there, the Himalayan snowcock. With the only U.S. population living in the Ruby Mountains of Neva...
Jun 27, 2022•48 min•Season 3Ep. 117
Send us a text Fresh from competing in the SIG SAUER Hunter Games, I recently had the chance to chat with the very funny, Baker Leavitt. Baker is an avid hunter, both for big game and bay scallops, which he likens to "an underwater easter egg hunt for adults." He also works in business development for Black Rifle Coffee Company, a veteran owned business. In this episode, Baker and I discuss scallop hunting, Black Rifle's rapid rise to success, this year's SIG Hunter Games, and the story of the b...
Jun 20, 2022•59 min•Season 3Ep. 116
Send us a text Want fly fishing and tying advice from one of the saltwater greats? My guest this week, Drew Chicone, is it. Drew is an author, award-winning outdoor writer and fly designer, photographer, lecturer, and materials expert, whose passion for teaching led him to write numerous articles and fly tying guidebooks. He's a certified casting instructor and sells premium saltwater flies through his company: Salty Fly Tying. And if that's not enough, he's also the Director at Maven Rods U.S.A...
Jun 13, 2022•48 min•Season 3Ep. 115
Send us a text Carp are the soccer of fish. Here in the states, they're underappreciated and rarely utilized. But the rest of the world seems to have figured out that carp are an awesome fish to target. They're enormous, challenging to catch, and they fight like hell. Derek Rivchin is one of the few who specializes in carp. Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Derek started Lo Water Guide Service to share this fun and unique fishery with folks. But carp fishing in Phoenix looks a bit different. ...
Jun 06, 2022•43 min•Season 3Ep. 114
Send us a text It's finally here. This gun has been in the works for years, and at last, I can hold it in my hand and tell you about it. As someone who's personally been charged by a bear and defended myself with a Sig 10mm, I take this stuff seriously. I carry a pistol, and now I'll carry this one. The Sig Sauer P320-XTEN 10mm is a semi-automatic striker fired handgun. It uses a polymer grip module and has a modular frame. This gun is versatile and unlike a Glock, it can shoot hard cast bullets...
May 27, 2022•41 min•Season 3Ep. 113
Send us a text Born in Utah and raised in Finland, Finny spent many hours of his childhood with his dad unsuccessfully hunting coyotes. But instead of discouraging him, those early life experiences fueled Finny to learn the game and become incredibly effective. As a guide with R&K Hunting in Utah, Finny sat down with me during a coyote hunt to explain how he uses dogs to draw in these smart, tough to kill animals. Hunting coyotes with dogs is the way to go, and surprisingly, most dogs who ar...
May 23, 2022•42 min•Season 3Ep. 112
Send us a text I grew up in the wilderness. In my family, it's perfectly normal to pack a toddler into the backcountry. My father was raised the same way, spending weeks in the Sierras before he could walk. Those early life experiences gave me a deep appreciation for the wilderness, which in turn, has become an integral part of my character. In this episode, I sit down with my dad, Todd Nash, as he recounts stories from my childhood, up in the mountains. We also get into the state of our deer an...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 111
Send us a text How does one become, in my opinion, the greatest mind in ballistics today? For Bryan Litz, it's always been about hitting targets. Bryan's passion led him to earn a degree in Aerospace Engineering, followed by a stint working as a civilian contractor for the U.S. Air Force on Air-to-air missile design, modeling and simulation. He's a champion rifle shooter, a published author and currently the Chief Ballistician for Berger Bullets. Bryan's own company, Applied Ballistics, is dedic...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 110
Send us a text There are some powerful groups out there hellbent on banning hunting and trapping. As hunters, we can combat these groups by speaking with legislators. But who has the time to sit down and write individualized emails to every policy maker? Not to mention the time it takes to track down the right contact info. Hunters deserve to have their voices heard, and now, thanks to Howl for Wildlife, advocating for hunting is easier than ever. My guest today, Charles Whitwam, founded Howl fo...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 109
Send us a text This podcast was born on a river. The Snake River to be exact, as almost 2 years ago today, I recorded the first episode of the show on a spring bear hunt. This year, I'm joined by Jim Huddleston, who's been running jets up rivers and in the salt for years. He's has never been on this river, and was excited to get his brand new boat out on the water. Jim has spent his whole life recreating outdoors, and in this episode we discuss his experience hunting, crabbing, and fishing on th...
Apr 25, 2022•44 min•Season 3Ep. 108
Send us a text Brian Flynn has dedicated over 18 years to the U.S. Army and Department of Defense, both as a Soldier and a civilian. While serving with the Army's 5th Special Forces Group, he trained in military mountaineering and discovered a love for rugged landscapes. Brian's experience transitioning out of military life, and his strong connection to the healing power of the outdoors led him to form Two Wolf Foundation. This new non-profit is dedicated to promoting post-traumatic growth, heal...
Apr 18, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 107
Send us a text What is our microbiome and what does it do for us? As it turns out, everything! Humans couldn't survive without microbes in our body. From regulating our immune system and metabolism, to producing serotonin and maintaining mental health, a healthy gut microbiome is the key to a healthy body. This week, I'm chatting with Dr. Catherine Moring. Catherine has an impressive number of letters after her name. She's a licensed dietician and expert in diabetes care, who started a wellness ...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 106
Send us a text Being a butcher is hard work, but it’s not the only thing that keeps Dustin Parent busy. On top of owning a butcher shop, Dustin co-founded and guides for Northern New England Outfitters, and is a law enforcement officer, SWAT team commander, and firearms instructor. As a 3rd generation butcher, Dustin walks me through his operation, and how he's using technology to ensure consistent, delicious, high-quality products. We also cover how to properly care for your kill in the field d...
Apr 04, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 105
Send us a text Jordan Budd has now been on every type of sheep hunt North America has to offer. Last August, she killed a Dall sheep in Alaska. Dall sheep hunting requires a tremendous amount of mental and physical toughness, and this hunt took that to the extreme. Jordan’s hunt showcased the worst weather her guide had ever seen, resulting in days spent alone in a tent. The terrain was steep and nearly shredded her boots, and the pack out was grueling. But she stuck it out and got the job done....
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 104
Send us a text Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) is dedicated to protecting Oregon’s wildlife, habitat, and hunting heritage. As Oregon's largest state centric hunting organization, OHA works closely with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and other groups to protect the interests of hunters and trappers. This week, I'm joined by Amy Patrick, OHA's Policy Director. Amy works tirelessly advocating for Oregon hunters. In this episode, we discuss some of the big issues she's facing, such as IP1...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 103
Send us a text A lot of people romanticize the idea of becoming a SEAL— they don't know what it takes to get there. It's years of training before you're even operational. Payden Armstrong is one of the few people who's lived through that experience. As a former SEAL himself, Payden walks me through what it took to join SEAL Team 3, as well as some of his deployments. Now Payden is a co-founder of the companies Norden Knives and Norden Outdoors. We discuss gear and how to innovate a tool that's b...
Mar 14, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 102
Send us a text Andrei Stsiapanau's story is absolutely incredible. He was born and raised in Belarus, which was a part of the Soviet Union at the time. As a child, Andrei lived just 70 miles as the crow flies from the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, and was only 2 when the worst nuclear disaster in history, both in cost and casualties, struck. At the age of 7, he watched the fall of the Soviet Union. All through elementary and middle school, Andrei had to wear a device that measured and monitored...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 101
