Episodes

Monday Jun 11, 2018
Monday Jun 11, 2018
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!
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Monday Jun 04, 2018
#35 - Brandon Crawford - Elk Hunting and Archery Shop Stories
Monday Jun 04, 2018
Monday Jun 04, 2018
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!

Monday May 28, 2018
#34 - Kendall Card - Mule Deer & Backcountry Gear
Monday May 28, 2018
Monday May 28, 2018
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!

Monday May 21, 2018
#33 - Steve Sorensen - Backcountry Mules & Shed Antlers
Monday May 21, 2018
Monday May 21, 2018
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!

Monday May 14, 2018
#32 - Choosing the Right Rifle Scope with Corey Beckendorf
Monday May 14, 2018
Monday May 14, 2018
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!

Monday May 07, 2018
#31 - Nick Morton - Bowhunting, Australia, Ozcut Broadheads
Monday May 07, 2018
Monday May 07, 2018
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!

Monday Apr 30, 2018
#30 - Todd Orr - Pistol Hunting Elk, Grizzly Bear Attack
Monday Apr 30, 2018
Monday Apr 30, 2018
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!

Monday Apr 23, 2018
Monday Apr 23, 2018
Cody Rich, host of The Rich Outdoors Podcast, joins me on the show today! Cody is a pioneer in the hunting podcast world. His show, The Rich Outdoors Podcast inspired me to start the Finding Backcountry Podcast. I make it a point to talk to Cody about some other life events besides hunting. We discuss his quad racing career. We discuss his rifle cartridge company. We also discuss his life-changing swimming accident that almost left him paralyzed. He tells how he pushed through a near-death event. Enjoy!

Monday Apr 16, 2018
#28 - Luke Sterling - Wolf Hunting - Sterlings Extreme Outdoors
Monday Apr 16, 2018
Monday Apr 16, 2018
Wolf hunting success! Luke Sterling (Sterlings Extreme Outdoors) talks wolf hunting tactics in his home state of Montana. Luke has found success by spending countless days in the field and working harder than most hunters. Luke talks about how he finds wolves and the tips he uses to successfully kill them. Luke tagged out on 4 wolves this season. We answer questions from social media followers as well. Enjoy!

Monday Apr 09, 2018
#27 - Jason Phelps - Calling Bull Elk, Phelps Game Calls, Land of the Free
Monday Apr 09, 2018
Monday Apr 09, 2018
Secrets to calling bull elk! Jason Phelps is a small town guy, living his hunting dream. We discuss how he got started hunting elk and why he started Phelps Game Calls. Jason breaks down every aspect of a successful bull elk calling setup. We dissect the basic bugles and cow calls and how, why, and when to make each sound. We talk about the Land of the Free project he participated in last season with Born & Raised Outdoors. Jason also explains where he'll be applying to hunt this year. Enjoy!