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 crystal clear that hunters, anglers and supporters of true wildlife conservation need to rally together. The threats that face WA and CO this year can...

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 getting kids outdoors colorado kids hunting *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now to not miss the next episode. I would...

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 fishing charter tips Hawaii Rhode Island Fishing *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now to not miss the next episode. I would...

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 also appreciate a 5 star review on apple podcasts. Thank you all for listening Wilderness Athlete Promo code: huntinghub Ridge Patrol:...

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 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...

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 in mounts *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now to not miss the next episode. I would also appreciate a 5 star review...

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 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...

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  Glassing techniques for mule deer Shooting big mule deer *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now to not miss the next...

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 Antelope  Iconic Western Big Game Hunt Public Land Hunting *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now to not miss the next episode....

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 and bobcat hunting plus Colorado wolves  Colorado mule deer hunting Colorado Bear hunting *If you enjoyed today's episode please...

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 podcasts. Thank you all for listening Wilderness Athlete Promo code: huntinghub Ridge Patrol: Clint10 Outdoor Call Radio App:...

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 for listening Wilderness Athlete Promo code: huntinghub Ridge Patrol: Clint10 Outdoor Call Radio App: https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/ Connect...

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 you all for listening Wilderness Athlete Promo code: huntinghub Ridge Patrol: Clint10 Outdoor Call Radio App:...

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 listening Wilderness Athlete Promo code: huntinghub Ridge Patrol: Clint10 Outdoor Call Radio App: https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/ Connect with...

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 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...

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 for your bow Best arrow fletchings  Archery Elk *If you enjoyed today's episode please subscribe/follow now to not miss the next...

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 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....

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 next episode. I would also appreciate a 5 star review on apple podcasts. Thank you all for listening Wilderness Athlete Promo code:...

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 review on apple podcasts. Thank you all for listening   Wilderness Athlete Promo code: huntinghub Ridge Patrol: Clint10 Connect with Clint...

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 about grizzly country and the nerves that come with that.   Raising outdoor kids Goal setting Being the best hunters and humans we can...

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 with Joey Livingston from CPW to learn more about what this plan is and ask as many questions as I could. I'm sure we will have more questions and...

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 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...

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 enable the enjoyment, profitability, and sustainability of America's undeveloped lands. Nic's Bio Nic is an entrepreneur based in Bozeman, MT where...

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 business and you gotta be on your toes. I lay out more information then I should in this episode about antler buying trade secrets. Give it a listen and...

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. Give this a listen to see if this helps you plan your next western big game hunt. Hunting Colorado, South Dakota, Wyoming, North Dakota, Montana,...