The Huntian Podcast

#39 - Marc Smith - Tracking Mule Deer, Western Big Game Tags

Marc tells how he used tracking mule deer to kill some of his best bucks. We also talk hunter recruitment and the future of over-the-counter tags. Marc is deep-rooted in western big game hunting. Marc talks about his tag strategy for staying ahead of the masses and getting quality tags. We also discuss scouting new areas vs hunting familiar units. Marc is a man of God and I enjoy having him on the podcast. Enjoy!

#38 - Sam McKeeth - Unlimited Sheep Hunt, Backcountry Gear

Sam is one of the hardest working hunters you may not follow on social media. Sam spends more time in the field than online. He is consistently getting it done, miles in the backcountry, year after year. We discuss Sam's recent unlimited bighorn sheep hunt in Montana, along with a breakdown of the backcountry gear he uses. Enjoy!

#37 - Henry Ferguson - Mule Deer Scouting, Technical Archery Accuracy

Mule deer scouting techniques and next-level archery accuracy. Henry is a mule deer and archery expert. He lives to chase mule deer. We also talk about all the different ways to blow a stalk on mule deer bucks. We talk about how sneaky big bucks can be and how to find them. We discuss how to juggle mule deer scouting and family time. At the end, we wrap up discussing my current arrow setup and which broadhead I should shoot. This is one of the best hunting conversations I've had on the podcast. Enjoy!

 

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#36 - Nick The Trainer Dude - Passions, Social Media, Fitness, and Elk Hunting

Passions, social media, family, and of course backcountry hunting! Nick the Trainer Dude and I dive into what's in a business name, how he got his name, letting friends down in the backcountry on a hunt, starting out in bowhunting, expecting likes on social media, and many more important topics. Enjoy!

 

Instagram: @nickthetrainerdude

#35 - Brandon Crawford - Elk Hunting and Archery Shop Stories

Brandon and I tell the story of my first bull elk kill. Brandon and I have hunted the backcountry multiple times. We also worked together managing the Sandy Scheels archery shop and discuss some of the crazy stories that come from working in an archery shop. Brandon always has a good attitude and never lets poor conditions get him down. He loves to hunt and has had a lot of success. It was a pleasure having him on the show and learning from his experience. He owns the Bullhead Hunting Club, a great place to hunt pheasant, shoot coyotes, or chase squirrels in the big game off season. Enjoy!

#34 - Kendall Card - Mule Deer & Backcountry Gear

Backcountry gear discussion and hunting backcountry mule deer. I'm joined by my good friend Kendall Card for episode 34. We have a great discussion about hunting mule deer, lessons he's learned from hunting with South Cox, a great gear breakdown, and lessons he wished he would have known when he was starting out hunting. Kendall's background with Black Ovis, Camofire, and Crispi boots make for a great discussion on backcountry gear. Enjoy!

#33 - Steve Sorensen - Backcountry Mules & Shed Antlers

Crazy mule stories and shed antlers. Steve Sorenseon (@antlerbuyer1976) and I chat about backcountry mules, finding shed antlers, and how things have changed over the years. We also discuss keeping important things important and how family is above all. Steve has a wealth of knowledge and some great stories. One of my all time favorite episodes to record. Enjoy!

#32 - Choosing the Right Rifle Scope with Corey Beckendorf

Rifles scopes! Don't listen to this episode if you don't want to dive into the rifle scope discussion. I have Corey Beckendorf back on to discuss choosing a rifle scope for almost 2 hours! We discuss all the basics like objective lenses, zoom powers, and turrets. We also dive into some more complicated topics like first and second focal plane, MOA vs MIL, erector tubes, and much, much more! Corey deals with these topics every single day at his career as a gun and optics salesman. Enjoy!

#31 - Nick Morton - Bowhunting, Australia, Ozcut Broadheads

Australia bowhunter and Ozcut broadhead company owner Nick Morton joins me from the Western Conservation & Hunting Expo in Salt Lake. We discuss archery hunting tactics including momentum vs kinetic energy, high front-of-center arrows, and two blade broadhead construction. We also cover the basics of hunting in Australia. Enjoy!

#30 - Todd Orr - Pistol Hunting Elk, Grizzly Bear Attack

Grizzly bear attack! Todd Orr openly talks about his experience being attacked by a sow grizzly bear with cubs back in 2016. We discuss bear spray vs. pistols. Todd grew up in the outdoors and loves spending time in the mountains. Todd has also killed more elk with his pistol than I have with all weapons combined! We discuss pistol hunting setups and tactics. We also touch on hunting permits and tags available for hunting in Montana. Enjoy!