The Salty Yak Outdoor Podcast

Episode 182 - This is the recap of just how our 2024 Matagorda Island kayak fishing/ camping trip went!  Me, Roger and Darrel sit down and relive our recent adventure out to Matagorda Island.  It was an awesome trip with 25 kayakers and 6 boats!  isten in and hear all the stories and adventures of our trip!  

Episode 175 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoor Podcast I sit down whith my friend, Chris Smith, and talk about his new podcast, Wild Vittles Podcsat!  We talk all thing wild game cooking!  As avid outdoorsmen and women we all enjoy the pursuit of the game and fish we chase.  Preparing a great meal with that game is Chris' passion and his podcast takes us along on that jouney of delicious wild game cooking!  A link to his podcast and instagram are below!  Give him a listen and a follow!  You will be glad you did!   Wild Vittles Podcast Wild Vittles Podcast Instagram

Just a quick podcast/story on how I ended my Texas deer hunting season!  I love ending the season with a BANG!  This one was no different!  

Episode 172 - Happy New Year everyone!  Thank you so much for listening to the podcast!  I cover off on the highlights and some regrets of 2023.  Then talk about the 2024 goals for the podcast and for me personally.  We wrap up with me talking "in depth" on what my personal strategy and goals are when I apply for out of state hunts.  All while sitting in the deer stand!!!  Hope you all enjoy the podcast!  Share it with a buddy!

Season 5 episode 30 - This episode of The Salty Yak Outdoor Podcast was supposed to be all about the gear we used on the Colorado 4th Season Cow Elk hunt, but Ryan slips in a little Wyoming Archery Elk story too!  Thanks for listening!  Be sure to share the podcast with a friend!   HOT SHOT Men's Elite Camo Hunting Bibs Outdoor Edge 3.5" RazorLite knife HOT SHOT Men's Camo Pop-Top Mittens Carbon Trekking Poles Silky-Professional-GOMBOY Folding Saw 210mm Hot Hands hand warmers Knives of Alaska Whitetail Hunter Outdoor Edge 4 piece set (gut hook & saw) Marsupial Gear fully-enclosed-binocular-pack Marsupial Gear rangefinder-pouch Sig Sauer Kilo 3 Range Finder Vortex Viper HD 12x50 binoculars Condor Base II Zip Pullover   Kenetrek Mountain Guide 400 gram boots Darn Tough Mens Hiker Boot Midweight socks PIG Gloves Sitka Gear Jetstream-jacket Sitka Gear Incinerator-aerolite-jacket Sitka Gear neck-gaiter Sitka Gear Stratus-ws-beanie

Season 5 Episode 29 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoor Podcast we recap our first ever rifle elk hunt!  Me and my good buddy, James Murphy, start the podcast talking about his altitude sickness and how our 2 days of scouting went.  Then we end the podcast with the recount of the hunt!  Including his 550 yard head shot!!!!  It was an awesome adventure!  Hope you enjoy the podcast!!

Episode 28 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoor Podcast we talk puppies!  Specifically about choosing the right puppy using a "Puppy Aptitude Test".  I am a life long dog lover and a "lab snob"!  MUST LOVE LABS!!! LOL  In this episode I tell the story of the one time I got to give my youngest son, Nic, a puppy for Christmas and some of the tests I use to pick the right puppy for the family.   Here are the links to the "Puppy Aptitude Tests" Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test AKC Puppy Temperament Test

Episode 27 Season 5 - In this episode of TheSalty Yak Outdoor Podcast I sit down with former Marine and hunter, Andrew Lukosevic.  Andrew came out to the farm and we bowhunted together and recorded this podcast.  We talk about bowhunting, how we contected over social media, how hunting in Texas is different and getting started in hunting as a new hunter.  I hope you enjoy the podcast and be sure to go listen to Andrew's podcast!  Links below. The EndurHunt Podcast EndurHunt Instagram

Episode 26 Season 5 - Redfish vs Whitetails  In this episode I talk about trying to decide between going fishing or going hunting!  We discuss the projects I have going on at the farm and how they are cutting into my fishing time.  We talk about how the fall is an awesome time to be chasing fish in the marsh.  We talk game cameras and how I use them for deer herd management.  I talk about my whitetail hunting stlye and the different "phases" a hunter/angler goes through.  We dive off into reloading rifle cartridges and finish up with "What's in Cary' Whitetail Pack"! Hope you enjoy the podcast!  Be sure to share it with a buddy!!

Episode 166 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast we "tell all" of our 2023 Utah OTC Archery Elk hunt in a general unit in Utah!  We name names and give locations so you don't make the same mistakes we did!  It was still a great trip with awesome hunting buddies and we learned a few lessons on the way!  Hope you enjoy the podcast!!!

Episode 24 Season 5 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast we talk about the "opener" to the Texas Hunting season!  Dove Season!!!  I talk a little stratagies, gear and how I love to cook dove!  Hope you enjoy!

Episode 23 Season 5 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast we relive our recent "scouting" trip to Utah!  We talk all about the adventures and hardships we had had on the trip.  Its these "Type 2" trips that make our best memories!  This trip was full of "adventure".  I hope you enjouy the podcast and share it with your friends!  

Episide 22 Season 5 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast we talk about the areas I look to find flounder, the lures and set ups I catch them with!   We slso take a quick look at how I have modified my elk scouting plans based upon what I learned from this year's "death hike".   Texas Fishing Force Tadem Flounder Rig - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZR6NxfZReQ&t=438s

Episode 21 Season 5 - In this week's episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast we dive into the 2-23-24 TPWD Drawn Hunt catalog!  We talk why one would apply, the different types of hunts, application stragagies and the ins and outs of actually going threw the application process.  I hope you love this episode and find it helpful!  

Episode 20 Season 5 - The episode of The Salty yak Outdoor Podcast is all about our "glamping" trip to Pedernales Fall State Park to hike, camp and test our gear for our upcoming Uta Elk trip in September.  It was a learning experience to say the least!  I hope everyone that is going out west to hunt this season learns from our experience!  Stay hydrated my friends!!!

Episode 19  Season 5 - In this episoe of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast I talk about me and Nic's recent kayak fishing trip and the encounter with "tournament" boat anglers, "sponsored" gear reviews, catching CCA tagged redfish and a hodgpoge of other this going on in my world!  Hope you enjoy the podcast!

Episode 18 Season 5 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoor Podcast I sit down with my good friend, Austin Garretson, and we talk why men need to have adventure in thier lives.  We talk about how not everyone's has the same "adventures" but how its in our DNA to want to be tested.  Its a great topic and conversation!!!  Hope you enjoy!  

Episode 17 Season 5  In this week's episode of The Salty Yak Outdoor Podcast I dive into some of the new gear I got for the upcoming hunting season, the new bow and arrow setup.  I also walk downt the path of selecting a paddle kayak vs a pedal kayak for saltwater kayak fishing.  Hope you enjoy the podcast!  Leave a comment and share with a friend!!!  Wear your PFD!!

Episode 16 Season 5 This almost a part 1 and part 2 podcast.  LOL Part 1 is sitting down with the guys that made the trip to Matagorda Island while we  were still on the island!  Part 2 is "the rest of the story" about what happened to Robert and why we had had to call the  Texas Parks & Wildlife game wardens and Coast Gaurd! Hope ya'll enjoy the podcast!  Be sure to share it with your friends and fishing buddies!  Stay safe my friends!! 

Episode 15 Season 5 - Just a short podcast on making sure everyone has what they need for the Matagorda Island trip!!!  Stay safe and hope to see ya there!!!