Episodes

7 days ago
7 days ago
Robby and I share a passionate discussion about mule deer, management strategies, and the what the future might hold. Mule deer was not the specific topic we planned to discuss. After an hour or so we realized this better be its own episode. We still recorded the "hunting with horses" episode as intended and it will be released soon. Enjoy!
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Email: dustin@thehuntian.com
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Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Marc Smith the Muleyslayer
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Marc and I catch up after the Hunt Expo. We recap the event, including the Q&A mule deer seminar Marc hosted with myself, Robby Denning, and Jeremy Dugger. We summarize some of the best questions from the seminar. Then we discuss what our mule deer hunting plans look like going forward and the optimism we have for mule deer. Enjoy!
We are just entering the beginning of tag application season here in the western US. If you or anyone you know could benefit from hiring a professional to manage, apply, and keep track of your hunt apps, give The Huntian a chance. We are the most personalized, one-on-one white glove service in the industry. No one spends more time with their clients.
Instagram: @muleyslayer1 @dustinwittwer @thehuntian
Email: dustin@thehuntian.com
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Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Henry Ferguson - Colorado Changes Coming
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Henry and I jump on to discuss all the major changes coming to big game hunting in Colorado, some as early as this year. The three big changes we discuss are the end of over-the-counter archery elk tags for non residents, the addition of some "first rifle" deer permits in a number of units, and the change from a pure preference point system for deer, elk, and antelope to a hybrid 50/50 preference and random pool drawing. We discuss how these changes will affect the draws and how to best use your points. Enjoy!
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Email: dustin@thehuntian.com
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Monday Mar 03, 2025
New Mexico 2025 Overview
Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
I give you all the basic information you need to know before applying in the New Mexico big game draw. I include permit, application, and hunting license fees. I breakdown permit allocation percentages. I briefly explain the youth opportunity. I end with a 30,000 foot view of each species category. This podcast will be followed by a more specific breakdown of each species and unit overviews. Enjoy!
Remember, if you are going to hire a tag application manager, hire the most personal, one-on-one and focused service in the industry! Hire me at The Huntian!
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Email: dustin@thehuntian.com
Website: www.thehuntian.com

Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Jeremy Dugger - The State of Mule Deer Hunting
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
I catch up with Jeremy Dugger to review the current state of mule deer across the west. We present some out-of-the-box ideas to help increase herds and grow bigger deer. Jeremy shares his favorite new mule deer conservation activity to directly impact the mule deer herd in his core hunting areas. Enjoy!
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Email: dustin@thehuntian.com
Website: www.thehuntian.com

Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Terran Leavitt - A Big Buck Story
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
I sit down with long time friend Terran Leavitt at the Western Conservation & Hunting Expo. We talk about him getting into archery and helping guide hunts with Deep Creek Outfitters. He tells the story of his 200"++ Nevada public land archery buck from this past season. Enjoy!
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Instagram: @terranleavitt @thehuntian @dustinwittwer @deepcreekoutfitters @hubba_3

Friday Feb 14, 2025
Hunt Expo 2025 & Application Plans
Friday Feb 14, 2025
Friday Feb 14, 2025
In this episode I discuss the Great American Outdoor Show in Pennsylvania and the upcoming Western Conservation & Hunting Expo in Salt Lake. I breakdown the Nevada Guide Draw, New Mexico, Colorado, and Montana all coming up soon. I finish off with status update on The Huntian and reasons NOT to use the service. Enjoy!
Email: dustin@thehuntian.com
Instagram: @thehuntian @dustinwittwer
Website: www.thehuntian.com

Monday Jan 27, 2025
Arizona Elk & Antelope + Wyoming Landowner Tags
Monday Jan 27, 2025
Monday Jan 27, 2025
Everything you need to know before applying for AZ Elk and Antelope. AZ is a "must apply" state for anyone interested in great elk or deer hunting, although it is a more of a long term play state. I also touch on a Wyoming bill proposing transferrable landowner tags.
Last, we will be at the Great American Outdoors Show in Harrisburg, PA starting this weekend, February 1-9, 2025. Come find us at booth #6323 in the Outfitter Hall, chat western big game hunting permits, and get entered to win a new rifle!
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Email: dustin@thehuntian.com
Website: www.thehuntian.com

Monday Jan 20, 2025
New Rifle Build Basics with Corey Beckendorf
Monday Jan 20, 2025
Monday Jan 20, 2025
Awesome episode where Corey and I break down the basic thought process of building a new rifle, choosing a cartridge, scope, overall rifle weight, barrel length, bullet performance, etc. We dive into some ballistics, explain the difference between FFP and SFP scopes, the importance of rangefinders, and much more! You cannot miss this episode if you plan to build or buy a new rifle setup this year. Enjoy!
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Email: dustin@thehuntian.com
Website: www.thehuntian.com

Monday Jan 13, 2025
My 2025 Mule Deer Hunt Plans
Monday Jan 13, 2025
Monday Jan 13, 2025
This episode is unique. I do a quick hitting breakdown of my general plans for mule deer applications across the west. Use it to get ideas for your own applications. Feel free to reach out with specific questions about each state.
I give what I consider the must-apply-for states for western mule deer hunting.
As always, if you'd like me to manage your western mule deer applications this year, contact me!
Email: dustin@thehuntian.com
Instagram: @thehuntian @dustinwittwer
Website: www.thehuntian.com