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Author: Andrew O'Neill
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The Freeflow Outdoors podcast focuses on hunting and fly fishing across Wyoming and the Rocky Mountain West. Our goal is to provide you with the tools and information to plan you western outdoor adventure.
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In this episode, I provide a general overview of the Upper North Platte and Laramie River Valley fisheries in southeastern Wyoming. I go over different seasons and water conditions, water types, hatches, suggested flies, and more!
02:16 - Fishery overview
06:56 - Spring season
16:58 - Summer season
24:38 - Fall season
27:18 - Resources and closing thoughts
In this episode, I discuss some practice routines and mindsets to consistently improve your shooting ability and escape complacency in your archery practice.
03:29 - Common Practice Routines
6:08 - Analysis and Goals
8:50 - Variety in Practice
15:11 - Target Archery
17:23 - 3D Shooting
19:22 - Shooting Under Stress
21:42 - Friendly Competition
In this episode I give a run down of some of the changes and proposed changes coming to big game draw systems in Wyoming and across the west.
03:04 - Demand and opportunity
09:36 - Over-the-counter opportunities
12:14 - 2023 Application strategy adjustments
18:19 - Closing thoughts
In this episode, I recap some of the topics covered in 2022 episodes of the show and provide a preview of what's in store for Freeflow Outdoors in 2023.
02:15 - 2022 recap
06:24 - 2023 preview
10:29 - Closing thoughts
In this episode, I discuss some of tactics, techniques, and fly selection for fly fishing during the pre runoff window on western freestone rivers. Topics covered include where and when to go, what type of water to look for, fly selection and hatches, and pre runoff fishing techniques.
03:17 - Where and when to go
14:15 - Fly selection
20:51 - Fishing techniques
30:04 - Closing thoughts
This week, I discuss my approach to planning a western fly fishing trip. Whether you are planning a multi-week trip, or just a couple of days - I go over some of my strategies for researching and planning a fishing trip in the Rocky Mountain west.
03:48 - Determining destination and time of year
09:45 - Building an itinerary
14:34 - What to bring
18:43 - Closing thoughts
In this episode, I discuss my top five lessons learned over the years of DIY archery elk hunting on public land. I go over some of my most useful tips for maximizing success and encounters when chasing elk with the bow.
04:43 - Key takeaways from past seasons
08:26 - Keep tabs on your equipment
14:13 - Leave elk to find elk/don't leave elk to find elk
19:22 - Always be ready when you call
23:43 - Be patient
27:02 - Never give up
32:21 - Closing thoughts
This week, I dive deeper into building an application strategy for western hunting by discussing some of the different states, species and hunting opportunities available.
03:45 - Resources to build your application strategy
08:36 - Mule deer hunting opportunities
23:51 - Pronghorn hunting opportunities
31:49 - Elk hunting opportunities
44:51 - Moose, sheep and mountain goat hunting
49:58 - Closing thoughts
Discussing strategies for creating an effective application strategy for western big game hunting based on your personal hunting goals and budget. For more information and resources relating to this episode, go to https://www.freeflow-outdoors.com/blog
07:35 - Developing an application strategy based on personal hunting preferences
12:24 - Considering the type of units and terrain you want to hunt
23:37 - Being realistic in your expectations
28:01 - Setting a budget for hunting applications
33:16 - Suggestions to start with for short and long-term application strategies
41:28 - Closing thoughts
A breakdown of Wyoming's big game application systems and recommendations for first-time applicants in Wyoming.
04:57 - Preference points in Wyoming
10:09 - Wyoming nonresident elk draw
19:10 - Wyoming moose, sheep, mountain goat and bison draw
23:52 - Antelope and deer draw
27:38 - Party applications, preference points and potential coming changes to Wyoming's big game draw system
For more information check out www.freeflow-outdoors.com/blog