Hunting Stories Late to the Game Outdoors

This is the second year I’ve joined some buddies for the first week of the year to chase Coues in the backcountry right in the peak of the rut. There were bucks everywhere, stalks every day, arrows flew, and meat came out of the backcountry with us. There was also the accidental shooting of the “wrong” deer who was one of two with a very distinct antler situation. Too many bucks to keep track of is exactly the problem you want to have out there, and it’s what this area seems to deliver every year.
GOHUNT is the only resource I trust for draw odds, e-scouting and maps, and they’re my go-to gear shop as well. Head over to GOHUNT to join as an Insider or an Explorer and use the code LATE to get an instant credit to the gear shop ($50 for Insiders // $20 for Explorers).
OutdoorClass is the e-learning platform for the outdoorsman. They have the top experts giving incredible lessons, and there is so much more already being created by the best in class in the outdoor industry. Check it out HERE and use the code LATE to save 20% on your membership.
If you’re a newer hunter (or an experienced one just looking to make sure there aren’t any gaps in your hunting game), check out my book How to Hunt: A Total Beginner’s Guide to Hunting Big Game.
To stay up on everything going on, follow us @latetothegameoutdoors or check out the website. I’m also putting out fresh video content regularly, so subscribe to the YouTube channel and you won’t miss any future hunting films and how-to content.

This year my wife and oldest son drew pretty great rifle Coues deer tags in the Arizona desert, and for a number of reasons my wife ended up not going. So, me and my two sons (ages 13 & 10) set out for a 3-day boys trip to try and get my oldest a shot at a buck. The weather was cold, the hikes were long, and the bucks were in short supply.
At the end of the day, though, we had a great time hanging out together in the wild. We pushed ourselves, saw some great country, and made memories that will last a lifetime. This episode is all about that experience, and some pretty poignant thoughts about hunting with your kids.
GOHUNT is the only resource I trust for draw odds, e-scouting and maps, and they’re my go-to gear shop as well. Head over to GOHUNT to join as an Insider or an Explorer and use the code LATE to get an instant credit to the gear shop ($50 for Insiders // $20 for Explorers).
OutdoorClass is the e-learning platform for the outdoorsman. They have the top experts giving incredible lessons, and there is so much more already being created by the best in class in the outdoor industry. Check it out HERE and use the code LATE to save 20% on your membership.
If you’re a newer hunter (or an experienced one just looking to make sure there aren’t any gaps in your hunting game), check out my book How to Hunt: A Total Beginner’s Guide to Hunting Big Game.
To stay up on everything going on, follow us @latetothegameoutdoors or check out the website. I’m also putting out fresh video content regularly, so subscribe to the YouTube channel and you won’t miss any future hunting films and how-to content.

This is honestly one of the coolest stories I’ve been able to share on this podcast! Today I’m joined by Caleb Brewer, a double amputee Army Special Forces Vet, who was given an Arizona Bighorn Sheep tag at the last minute. Also on the line are the two Ryans - Ryan Gentry and Ryan Smith - two active duty Air Force guys who jumped in to help with Caleb’s hunt.
This tag was in rugged and remote country, so they knew they’d face some challenges getting Caleb around in there. But, the way the hunt came together and the story unfolded was absolutely amazing! More than that, the camaraderie between everyone involved and the lengths these guys were willing to go to help a fellow Vet is nothing short of inspiring.
To connect with the organization that made this all possible, check out Outdoor Experience 4 All and get involved.
To connect with Caleb, you can follow him on Instagram @ckbrewer or check out his bow shop and support a veteran-owned business at Stick Sniper Archery. You can also connect with Ryan Smith over at @hunt_az or Ryan Gentry at @ryan.the.creature. Also, head over and subscribe to the Hunt AZ YouTube Channel to see when the film of this hunt goes live.
GOHUNT is the only resource I trust for draw odds, e-scouting and maps, and they’re my go-to gear shop as well. Head over to GOHUNT to join as an Insider or an Explorer and use the code LATE to get an instant credit to the gear shop ($50 for Insiders // $20 for Explorers).
OutdoorClass is the e-learning platform for the outdoorsman. They have the top experts giving incredible lessons, and there is so much more already being created by the best in class in the outdoor industry. Check it out HERE and use the code LATE to save 20% on your membership.
If you’re a newer hunter (or an experienced one just looking to make sure there aren’t any gaps in your hunting game), check out my book How to Hunt: A Total Beginner’s Guide to Hunting Big Game.
To stay up on everything going on, follow us @latetothegameoutdoors or check out the website. I’m also putting out fresh video content regularly, so subscribe to the YouTube channel and you won’t miss any future hunting films and how-to content.

Today I’m joined by Garrison Sexson who hails from the Bay Area of California. He cut his teeth chasing mulies and blacktail deer in his home state, but an injury forced him to replan his fall and he found himself heading with a buddy to Arizona to chase the legendary and elusive Coues Deer for the first time.
They put in the work, got on deer every day, and ultimately found success. In fact, his buddy was able to harvest his first deer ever, and it just happened to be a Coues. It’s a great story that I’m sure you’ll enjoy!
If you want to connect with Garrison, you can hit him up on Instagram @Gsexson
GOHUNT is the only resource I trust for draw odds, e-scouting and maps, and they’re my go-to gear shop as well. Head over to GOHUNT to join as an Insider or an Explorer and use the code LATE to get an instant credit to the gear shop ($50 for Insiders // $20 for Explorers).
OutdoorClass is the e-learning platform for the outdoorsman. They have the top experts giving incredible lessons, and there is so much more already being created by the best in class in the outdoor industry. Check it out HERE and use the code LATE to save 20% on your membership.
If you’re a newer hunter (or an experienced one just looking to make sure there aren’t any gaps in your hunting game), check out my book How to Hunt: A Total Beginner’s Guide to Hunting Big Game.
To stay up on everything going on, follow us @latetothegameoutdoors or check out the website. I’m also putting out fresh video content regularly, so subscribe to the YouTube channel and you won’t miss any future hunting films and how-to content.

Once again I’m joined by my good friend, Josh Kirchner from Dialed-In-Hunter, as he shares two incredible stories from his fall mule deer adventures. One was an Idaho rifle hunt and the other was high country archery, but the similarities and incredible success in these two hunts is mind-boggling.
To see the films of both of these hunts, head over to Josh’s YouTube Channel, and go pick up a copy of his book, Becoming a Backpack Hunter, if you’ve ever considered diving into the backcountry hunting world.
GOHUNT is the only resource I trust for draw odds, e-scouting and maps, and they’re my go-to gear shop as well. Head over to GOHUNT to join as an Insider or an Explorer and use the code LATE to get an instant credit to the gear shop ($50 for Insiders // $20 for Explorers).
OutdoorClass is the e-learning platform for the outdoorsman. They have the top experts giving incredible lessons, and there is so much more already being created by the best in class in the outdoor industry. Check it out HERE and use the code LATE to save 20% on your membership.
If you’re a newer hunter (or an experienced one just looking to make sure there aren’t any gaps in your hunting game), check out my book How to Hunt: A Total Beginner’s Guide to Hunting Big Game.
To stay up on everything going on, follow us @latetothegameoutdoors or check out the website. I’m also putting out fresh video content regularly, so subscribe to the YouTube channel and you won’t miss any future hunting films and how-to content.

This is a very special episode for me because I’m joined by my oldest son to tell the story of his first ever harvest. Hendric finally drew the AZ Youth Rifle Cow Elk tag, and that meant we were heading to my favorite elk spot…the exact area where I harvested my first bull. In just two days we had a several really cool encounters, the bulls were still bugling, and he finally connected on the morning of day 2.
I’m still beaming with pride over this one, and it’s a hunting memory I’ll cherish forever. I was also fortunate enough to capture the adventure on film, so if you’d like to watch the hunt unfold, you can see that HERE.
GOHUNT is the only resource I trust for draw odds, e-scouting and maps, and they’re my go-to gear shop as well. Head over to GOHUNT to join as an Insider or an Explorer and use the code LATE to get an instant credit to the gear shop ($50 for Insiders // $20 for Explorers).
OutdoorClass is the e-learning platform for the outdoorsman. They have the top experts giving incredible lessons, and there is so much more already being created by the best in class in the outdoor industry. Check it out HERE and use the code LATE to save 20% on your membership.
If you’re a newer hunter (or an experienced one just looking to make sure there aren’t any gaps in your hunting game), check out my book How to Hunt: A Total Beginner’s Guide to Hunting Big Game.
To stay up on everything going on, follow us @latetothegameoutdoors or check out the website. I’m also putting out fresh video content regularly, so subscribe to the YouTube channel and you won’t miss any future hunting films and how-to content.