Episodes

7 days ago
7 days ago
Kenneth and I meet up at the Hunt Expo in Salt Lake. We discuss 2025 mule deer hunts and the launch of the new Kifaru hunting clothing line. We dive into mule deer behavior once they shed velvet and how they respond to pressure. We talk tactics of hunting around other hunters and how to be successful chasing big, pressured bucks. Enjoy!
Instagram: @thehuntian @dustinwittwer @kenneththrall
Email: dustin@thehuntian.com
Website: www.thehuntian.com

Tuesday Feb 24, 2026
Ian Miner - The Perfect Long Range Hunting Rifle
Tuesday Feb 24, 2026
Tuesday Feb 24, 2026
Ian and I have worked together in the long range rifle world for the last 5 years or so. We finally sit down to discuss some of the most critical pieces to a great long range hunting rifle. We discuss scope features, cartridges, barrel lengths, etc. This episode is very gear specific. In the future we'll cover the application side for someone getting into long range shooting. Ian is a former marine scout sniper and currently works as a professional trainer for himself and The Cadre. Enjoy!
Instagram: @dustinwittwer @unextraordinaryman @thehuntian
Email: dustin@thehuntian.com
Website: www.thehuntian.com

Thursday Feb 19, 2026
The Best Wall Tent Options + Hunt Expo Recap
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
This episode is for all the wall tent horse or mule packers! I go through weeks worth of research shopping for the best wall text to pack in the backcountry on my horse. I had some very specific parameters as far as size, weight, and most importantly, price. I cover 8 different wall tent companies and 13 different tent models. I finally explain the tent I chose and why. Mixed in is some Hunt Expo wrap up and my formal protest for a buck scoring contest I won! :) Enjoy!
Instagram: @dustinwittwer @thehuntian
Email: dustin@thehuntian.com
Website: www.thehuntian.com
Link to the tent I bought: https://www.reliabletent.com/store/p/the-teton

Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Jace Guymon - Utah Lion Management + Late Bull Elk Hunt Stories
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Jace joins the podcast again. Before jumping into his fall of a lifetime chasing late season elk, we have a discussion on Utah's mountain lion management plan. This is a controversial topic with multiple opinions. We close with some great elk hunting stories about Jace's Nevada and Utah late season bull elk hunts, including a bowhunt. Jace killed a couple monster bull elk on these hunts. Enjoy!
Instagram: @thehuntian @dustinwittwer @jdgsheds
Email: dustin@thehuntian.com
Website: www.thehuntian.com

Friday Jan 30, 2026
Q & A Episode + Hunt Expo Details
Friday Jan 30, 2026
Friday Jan 30, 2026
You asked, I answered! This is a question and answer episode from some Instagram followers. I answer questions about Wyoming, Arizona, Colorado, and more! Questions range from antelope to elk to bison and everything in between.
I also start with some details about the Western Conservation & Hunting Expo coming up in SLC, UT including where to find the Mule Deer Panel seminar with Marc Smith! Enjoy
Instagram: @thehuntian @dustinwittwer
Email: dustin@thehuntian.com
Website: www.thehuntian.com

Monday Jan 26, 2026
Franco Simone - Arizona Rundown + Wyoming Mule Deer Stories
Monday Jan 26, 2026
Monday Jan 26, 2026
Franco is a wealth of knowledge about the upcoming Arizona elk & antelope draw currently open. Don't apply for Arizona BEFORE listening to this episode! Franco also hunts and guides mule deer in western Wyoming. You knew I couldn't help but squeeze in some mule deer stories, including hunting off mules. Enjoy!
Instagram: @thehuntian @dustinwittwer
Email: dustin@thehuntian.com
Website: www.thehuntian.com

Thursday Jan 22, 2026
Wyoming Elk Breakdown - Listen BEFORE You Apply!
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
This is a full breakdown of Wyoming elk including some specific unit and region highlights. I go through the difference in Regular vs. Special price applications, along with the preference pool vs random pool category. I cover deadlines, costs, party application information, how the point system works, and even some pro tips to help you draw faster and/or save some money!
Wyoming is a must-apply state for any serious elk hunter. It is the intersection of opportunity and quality in the west. Don't apply before listening to this episode. Enjoy!
Email: dustin@thehuntian.com
Instagram: @thehuntian @dustinwittwer
Website: www.thehuntian.com

Monday Jan 19, 2026
Steal My 2026 Hunt Application Strategy!
Monday Jan 19, 2026
Monday Jan 19, 2026
This the annual episode where I breakdown my personal application strategy for each major western state. I also contrast how I think the general hunter should utilize each state. Enjoy!
The Huntian Select is introduced. These are hand-curated adventures, trainings, and experiences of various kinds. The first is one of my all-time favorite, New Mexico antelope hunt with a two-day intro to long range rifle hunt course. It's an all-inclusive event with limited availability. Contact now to reserve a spot!
Email: dustin@thehuntian.com
Phone: 307-271-2107
Instagram: @thehuntian @dustinwittwer

Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Hunt Stories Part 2 - Elk
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Dustin and Jason keep rolling with the hunt stories from this past season. Part 2 is all about the elk hunts from early season archery struggles to guided hunts to limited draw hunts. Enjoy!
Instagram: @thehuntian @dustinwittwer
Email: dustin@thehuntian.com
Website: www.thehuntian.com

Friday Jan 09, 2026
2025 Hunt Stories Part 1 - Mule Deer
Friday Jan 09, 2026
Friday Jan 09, 2026
Jason and I jump on the horn to recap our best (and worst) hunt stories from 2025. We tell some guiding stories and some from our own hunts. The episode gets a little long so we split the elk stories into a part 2 that will be released next. Enjoy!
PS The audio has been less than great. Thanks for your patience while I work out the bugs!
Instagram:
@thehuntian @dustinwittwer
Email: dustin@thehuntian.com
Website: www.thehuntian.com

