In this episode, I talk with Jeff Hamm from Kansas about the epic (and hilarious) story of his true 200” Whitetail Buck. The number of things that went wrong…and then so very right…and then wrong again to put this deer in his hands is nothing short of incredible. If you’re a bowhunter, I know you’ll feel his pain. To keep up with Jeff and his future hunting adventures, give him a follow on Instagram @jhamm2001 If you’re a newer hunter (or an experienced one just looking to make sure there...

In this episode, I sit down once again with my good friend Josh Kirchner from Dialed In Hunter to talk about his epic backcountry Spring bear hunt in Idaho this past season. Josh went deep into the Idaho backcountry and had plenty of encounters with these amazing Idaho bears. He also drops plenty of really helpful tips and tactics along the way, so if you weren’t planning on chasing Spring bears anytime soon, you almost certainly will be thinking about it by the time he’s done. To catch up...

This episode is a little bit different than usual. I had the extreme pleasure of talking with one of my all-time hunting heroes, Trent Fisher from Born and Raised Outdoors on their podcast - The Born & Raised Audio Experience. Trent was also kind enough to share the audio with me and encourage me to put it up on the Hunting Stories Podcast, so that’s what I’m sharing with you here. We talk about a couple of hunting stories, but also just have a great conversation about new hunters and...

On this episode, I’m joined by Connor from Maine Meat Collection as he shares the story of his first whitetail buck ever. On a whim, he reached out to a buddy and asked if he would take him deer hunting for the first time. The story that unfolds involves a massive buck, a sprinting doe in heat, a blood trailing dauchsund, and an all-day tracking job that pays off in a massive whitetail buck for this new deer hunter. To stay up on the hunting adventures of Connor and his buddies, give them a...

After four long years of trying to harvest an Arizona black bear with no shortage of disasters along the way, I finally connect on a Spring Bear with my buddy Josh from @dialedinhunter. Two different trips in two different units finally paid off on the last morning I was able to hunt. This bruin made us work for him and the way it all panned out was nothing short of epic! If you’re a newer hunter (or an experienced one just looking to make sure there aren’t any gaps in your hunting game),...

At the end of a very long hunting slump, I had just a couple evenings after Christmas to hunt mule deer with my bow. I went back to the farm where I had just been hunting with my family during rifle season to see if I could connect on one of the bucks still hanging around on the property. At the last moment of light on the last day I had to hunt, everything came together! If you’re a newer hunter (or an experienced one just looking to make sure there aren’t any gaps in your hunting game),...

My wife and oldest son are both aspiring hunters who have yet to harvest their first animal. In the fall of 2020 they both drew rifle deer tags in a unit that has a large alfalfa farm my wife’s family runs. We spent the weekend chasing bucks and living comfortably at a relative’s house…it’s truly the way to hunt with your family. Bucks were seen and shots were fired, so tune in to hear how it all went down. If you’re a newer hunter (or an experienced one just looking to make sure there aren’t...

This year I went back to the same general area I tried in 2019 to get some redemption on Colorado archery elk. My buddy Josh (@dialedinhunter) tagged along for the first part to finish out his high country mule deer tag. We camped higher, saw more action, and put in more physical hours of hunting than we did the previous year. Tons of great lessons learned and memories made! To stay up on everything going on, follow us @latetothegameoutdoors or check out the website. I’m also finishing...

This is the story of the 2020 early Fall bear season here in AZ. My buddy Josh (@dialedinhunter) and I went on a couple different hunts and really put in the work during a hot, dry, difficult year. Josh tagged out the day after I had to leave camp, and I returned solo the following weekend and had a ridiculously close call on a beautiful bruin. For more info or to connect with us at Late to the Game Outdoors, give us a follow @latetothegameoutdoors or check out the website.

Today on the show I talk with Caleb Gotthardt all the way from Northern British Columbia about an amazing journey he had with one particular bear. Four years of stalking, struggling, and persistence finally paid off on this massive archery bear! Go ahead and give him a follow on Instagram @_northernadventures_. To connect with everything else we’re doing, head over to latetothegameoutdoors.com or follow us on Instagram @latetothegameoutdoors. This podcast is made possible by the good folks...

In this episode, I tell the story of my 2016 AZ Archery Elk Hunt. In one week of hunting I had more close calls on elk than I’ve ever had on any single hunt. Though I didn’t tag out, the lessons learned in that season definitely prepared me for the success I had the following year! To connect with everything else we’re doing, head over to latetothegameoutdoors.com or follow us on Instagram @latetothegameoutdoors. This podcast is made possible by the good folks over at Bun & Beanster. For...

Today I sit down with Mitchell and Jeff, two of the owners of Vantage Point Archery - makers of fine precision broadheads machined completely in-house at their facility in Fort Wayne, IN. We hear Jeff’s story of a wild pig hunt on public land in Oklahoma, and just how wonderfully effective a powerful broadhead can be. After that, we talk a bit about all things broadheads…super informative and helpful if you’re working on dialing in your setup! Head over to vparchery.com to check out their...

As you may know, I am an adult-onset hunter. My first exposure to hunting came when I married into a hunting family, and my father-in-law gifted me an archery elk tag for Christmas. I knew absolutely nothing about what I needed to do or what to expect, but it’s an experience that has literally changed my life all these years later. For more info, or to connect with Late to the Game Outdoors, check us out at latetothegameoutdoors.com or on Instagram @latetothegameoutdoors This podcast is also...

When it comes to AZ Black Bears, I am cursed! On almost every single hunt, something crazy, unexpected, and completely outside my control happens to derail the hunt. It’s become consistent enough over the years that I’m starting to rethink my typical stance on superstitions. In this episode, I run through six different bear hunts that all resulted in a different disaster. For more info, or to connect with Late to the Game Outdoors, check us out at latetothegameoutdoors.com or on Instagram...

In this episode I’m joined by my brother-in-law, Zach Fleming, to hear one of the CRAZIEST hunting stories ever! When Zach called me from Hawaii and told me what he had just experienced, I knew I had to get him on the podcast immediately. A random meeting with a perfect stranger turned into a day of bushwhacking through the jungle following a pack of dogs on the hunt for wild boar. To connect with Late to the Game Outdoors, head over to latetothegameoutdoors.com or check us out on Instagram...

This is technically not a hunting story, but it is an outdoors story, it involves animals, and it’s actually quite helpful for anyone considering solo and/or backcountry hunting. About 10 years ago, I put together some basic gear and set out on my first ever solo backpacking trip. I don’t know if I’ve ever been so scared in my life, but that trip also did something deep within me that has been undeniably transformational. My life and hunting style have changed in a hundred ways since then,...

Today we welcome back Josh Kirchner from Dialed In Hunter to talk about all things backpack hunting. Josh shares the story of his first-ever backpacking trip, the lessons learned, as well as the passion it ignited. We also talk for a bit about gear tips and ways to get out there and get started. For more info on backpack hunting, check out Josh’s new book, Becoming a Backpack Hunter: A Beginner’s Guide to Hunting the Backcountry. You can also check out what else Josh is doing at...

This is the story of my 3-Day solo hunting trip into the backcountry desert of AZ trying to fill my 2019 OTC archery deer tag on the last three days of the year. Not a lot of giants running around, but tons of deer and multiple stalks per day made it an amazing hunt! To connect with Late to the Game Outdoors, head over to latetothegameoutdoors.com or check us out on Instagram @latetothegameoutdoors. Also, this podcast is made possible by the great folks over at Bun & Beanster…for all your...

Today I’m joined by my buddy, Josh Kirchner, from Dialed-In-Hunter. Josh tells us the amazing story of his first ever archery bear harvest. Black bears in Arizona are one of the toughest animals to hunt, and Josh has quite a few of these desert-dwelling bruins under his belt. This is one of my favorite hunting stories of all time, and I can’t wait for you to hear how the whole situation unfolded for Josh with his bow in hand…I can guarantee your heart-rate will be elevated by the end of this...

This is the tragic tale of my 2020 Archery Javelina hunt, a bad shot, and a pig with more fight in him than I ever thought possible. This is the first time I’ve made a bad shot and tried to re-stalk a wounded animal, and the way it went down is nothing I ever expected. It’s highly possible that pig could actually fly. To connect with Late to the Game Outdoors, visit us as http://latetothegameoutdoors.com

In this episode, I sit down with my friend and cameraman, Ben Crosby, to talk through the story of my first ever out of state hunt. We spent a week together deep in the backcountry climbing mountains, chasing elk, and learning a whole lot from both the hunting side and the wilderness cinematography world. As always, we share a bunch of laughs as we relive the successes and multiple failures of our journey to Colorado. This podcast is produced by Late to the Game Outdoors. To check out more...

This is actually the story of my first big game harvest ever! Sighting issues with a new rifle led to a massive comedy of errors, several missed bucks, and a whole lot of unnecessary running around. Ultimately, I was able to harvest my first buck, but it was anything but the clean and professional sounding story I wish it was. This podcast is produced by Late to the Game Outdoors. To check out more of what we’re all about, head to http://latetothegameoutdoors.com or check us out on...

There are a lot of first wrapped up in this story…my first archery harvest, my first elk, my first hunting film. Plus, the way this whole hunt played out with harsh winds and not being able to call them in, it’s one of my favorite hunting stories to date. Listen in to hear how adapting strategies and being willing to think outside the box can lead to success out in the field. This podcast is produced by Late to the Game Outdoors. To check out more of what we’re all about, head to...

Everyone loves a good story…EVERYONE! And frankly, hunting stories are some of the best ever told. This podcast is simply going to be a collection of amazing hunting stories. Sure, we’ll learn some lessons along the way, but each episode will just focus on one remarkable hunting story…and that’ll be it. Get your hunting fix from start to finish in the time it takes you to drive to work. This podcast is produced by Late to the Game Outdoors. To check out more of what we’re all about,...