The Huntian Podcast

This was a super fun solo episode answering listener questions. I cover everything from archery hunting mountain bucks in thick timber to hunting bucks in the desert. I also go in depth on things to consider when buying or hunting with a muzzleloader, especially open sights. And, are mapping and digiscoping companies stealing your waypoints?? Last, I end with a question for you, the listeners. Stay tuned to the end to hear the question and DM me your answer! Enjoy.

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We're having a horrible fire season! With so much of the west on fire, I wanted to breakdown how I consider hunting units that have burned. I also go through some general thoughts on fires from the perspective of a old wildland firefighter job I had years ago. 

This came from a listener question who will receive a free hat or T-shirt for the question. If you have a great question that makes it to a podcast episode, I will send you a free item as well (while they last!).

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The Huntian specializes in expert tag application gameplan services. Not sure where to apply or what states? Don't understand bonus points, preference points, or no point systems? My service isn't for everyone, but it may make sense for you. 

This is a quick but valuable episode for anyone dealing with hunting pressure this fall...so likely all of us! I go through 8 proven ways to use hunting pressure to your advantage.

In this episode I cover:

• Turning hunting pressure into a deer drive
• How to watch other hunters and gain an advantage
• Thinking about where a buck will go after being pressured
• What designated trail systems mean for hunting pressure
• How to hunt the trenches
• Why hunting midday can be effective
• Using your vacation time wisely
• Why hunting through a storm is so effective

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In this episode, I breakdown some of the fundamentals of glassing the west for bucks (and bulls). Then I call my brother Jason for a guest appearance. We go past the fundamentals into the art of glassing for bucks and bulls with some out-of-the-box pro tips and every trick we've learned over the years. 

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Ian and I jump back on to cover the rifle diagnostic part of our last conversation. We go through a very general but thorough checklist you can use when a rifle isn't shooting. This doesn't cover every possibility but it covers the most common. Everything from reloading basics to the right shooting equipment to optics and shooting form. I hope this helps someone as they are preparing their weapon for a big hunt this fall. Enjoy!

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Fair warning. This episode is more than the regular hunting topics. Marc and I are both Christians and men of God. The first 30 minutes or so we catch up on our faith in God. Then we discuss Marc's crazy broken foot story. Finally, we have a solid discussion on bowhunting and executing an archery shot. I hope you listen to the entire episode but if you want to jump to the bowhunting, skip ahead to about the 55th minute. Either way, enjoy!

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E-scouting your hunting unit can make or break your success, especially if you've never hunted or been in the unit. E-scouting is the foundation for boots-on-the-ground scouting and hunt planning. This episode I breakdown every tactic and secret I use to find areas other hunters overlook. At the beginning of the episode, I also touch on why some hunters never draw permits. Enjoy!

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This is a fun solo episode with something for everyone. First, are you obligated to return a dead head or sheds of an animal to someone who killed that animal but didn't recover it? Next, I jump into some gear talk. I got a new wall tent and I'm building a couple new rifles. Then, I tell the craziest coyote story I've experienced on a recent bear hunt. Last, I go through some of the last application deadlines.

PS I'm breeding to make a mule?! What...! 

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Buckle up for a random solo episode with a little bit of everything. I give my .02 on the Wyoming shed hunt entrapment sting. Should Fish & Game be able to implant sheds with GPS to sting illegal pick ups? Nevada draw deadline is May 13, 2026. I give unit specific suggestions and strategies to maximize your draw application. Is Nevada even worth applying? Finally, Wyoming has set final permit numbers and season dates for 2026. I highlight the highly popular Region G & H deer units. Enjoy!

PS Excuse my coughing and running nose during the episode! I'm just getting over a weeklong man cold.

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Here is the latest state fee increase. It seems like we get a new fee or application increase every other year across the West. Wyoming is the most recent. Is a Wyoming antelope point worth $75? I give my answer in this episode along with some perspective for listeners to consider when applying for various state applications. I also keep you up on the next state application deadlines to not miss. Enjoy!

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