Backcountry Rookies

Pronghorn Antelope Hunting – Randy Newberg This week I have on Randy Newberg on the podcast to talk about his new Pronghorn Antelope Hunting course on OutdoorClass.  Randy has spent a lot of time in the field hunting or helping hunters chase pronghorn and now he has all the knowledge in one place on OutdoorClass.  Randy share information on a wide breadth of topics for the history of American pronghorn to rifle and archery tactics.  On this podcast we touch on a few but we leave a lot to be discovered in the course.  Use the code ROOKIES when you sign up for OutdoorClass and save $20. OutdoorClass  Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there!  Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES @backcountryrookies OUT OF STATE HUNTER @outofstatehunter GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com

This week I have my buddy Vince Aguilar to talk about his recent barbary sheep hunt in Texas with West Texas Hunt Organization.  This was a last minute decision to head out to west Texas and it paid off.  Sounds like a great hunt!  Thanks for sharing the story, Vince. Vince Aguilar @vincent_aguilar_31   West Texas Hunt Organization https://www.westtexashunt.com @westtexashuntorg

The Rookie Years – Brady Miller This week I have Brady Miller on the show to talk about his “Rookie Years”!  Brady is a great guest, and he shares some stories about how he made his way out west and how he became addicted to mule deer.  He shares a couple of his favorite stories like his first mule deer and his favorite hunts.  Enjoy the show! Check out the GOHUNT YouTube page to find some films from the hunts we talk about in the podcast GOHUNT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@GOHUNT OutdoorClass - Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there!  Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com GOHUNT Insider  https://www.gohunt.com

Back At It!  First Show of 2023 - Chad Ryker This is the first Backcountry Rookies show of 2023 and I am excited to be back at it.  After a short break I hopped back on the microphone and recorded a what you can expect for this year podcast.  Enjoy and there is a lot more great shows coming this year! BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES @backcountryrookies OUT OF STATE HUNTER @outofstatehunter GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com OutdoorClass  Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there!  Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com

Wrapping Up The Year, 2022 – Chad Ryker This is the end of the year 2022 show.  I can’t believe another year has cruised by.  On this show I talk about the hunts that I had this year and go a little more in depth about the hunt than I have in the past.  I also cover some of the gear that I used this year from new stuff that I like but haven’t had a lot of time with to the ole tried and true stuff that I use year after year.  I start to wrap up this show with my plans for next year and what I need to work on to improve for 2023.  Last, I spend some time introducing a new podcast that I am kicking off in 2023 called Out of State Hunter.  If you want to know more about that then you want to listen to this show or follow along @outofstatehunter on Instagram OUT OF STATE HUNTER Instagram - @outofstatehunter Website Coming Soon – outofstatehunter.com Youtube Coming Soon – Out Of State Hunter GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com OutdoorClass  Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there!  Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com

Stailey Brothers Hunting Adventure with Jordan and Jason Stailey This episode is full of awesome!  Jordan and Jason Stailey are on to talk about hunting elk in the Gila Mountains and the adventure they had this year.  It sounds like an amazing hunt that was full of excitement from start to finish.  Enjoy this one!   GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com OutdoorClass  Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there!  Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com

What Happened To The Hunting Season? - Chad, CJ and Dan This week Chad records a show with his good friends CJ Steffen and Daniel Porter.  These guys talk about the crazy hunting season they all had and how it all turned out.  It was a great hunting season, and you won’t want to miss this episode!  Spoiler alert – There is still one hunt to go!  Enjoy! CJ Steffen - @cjhunts_alot Daniel Porter - @dtp1029 Chad - @backcountryrookies GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com OutdoorClass  Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there!  Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com

Colorado Mule Deer Hunt Day By Day - Chad and Connor The Thanksgiving Day buck!  This is the Colorado mule deer day by day recap.  Connor Miles and I sit down in the Kodiak Canvas each night and do a daily rundown of the events each day.  This was a fun show to record.  Having the day’s events fresh in our minds at the end of the day made it easy to recall all of the good and bad from each day.  Enjoy this one GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com OutdoorClass  Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there!  Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com

Changes To Arizona Archery Deer OTC Tags Arizona recently made changes to the way you can purchase over the counter nonpermit-tags.  This change will impact non-resident hunters and I recorded this podcast to share the changes and how it will affect out of state hunters.  AZGFD Website change posted November 4, 2022 https://www.azgfd.com/archery-deer-hunters-azgfd-details-changes-for-purchasing-over-the-counter-nonpermit-tags/  AZGFD website to purchase nonpermit tags https://otcarcherydeer.azgfd.gov AZGFD archery deer harvest report https://www.azgfd.com/hunting/draw/archerydeerhunting/

Idaho OTC - Everything You Need To Know - Brady Miller This week I talk with Brady Miller about the Idaho over the counter (OTC) tag system.  Brady is well versed in the process, and he answers my questions as well as some questions from Instagramers.  He breaks it down and makes it easy to understand.  I think we hit most of the questions out there.   Enjoy the show! GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com OutdoorClass  Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there!  Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com

Blakes Big Coues Deer and Some Other Stuff – Blake, CJ, Jeromy and Chad This week’s show was recorded at our New Mexico deer camp.  We were fortunate to have Blake Shaver in camp with us and he shares the story of is big Arizona Coues deer.  Jeromy, CJ and I are there for support and to share some stories of our own.  This was truly a good old hunt camp story session.  You will Enjoy this one. @blake_shaver @cjhunts_alot @jwscoggin   OutdoorClass  Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there!  Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com

Nothing But Daylight - An Alaska Caribou Story with Trail Kreitzer and Chris Neville This week I get to talk with Trail Kreitzer and Chris Neville about their Alaska Caribou hunt.  They guys share the story of struggle and success during the hunt and talk about the film created by GOHUNT, “Nothing But Daylight”.  They also dive deep into the logistics of a hunt like this and explain some of the ways to make an Alaska trip easier.  Watch the film here NOTHING BUT DAYLIGHT https://youtu.be/kfsIz-zbxEk   OutdoorClass  Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there!  Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com

The Outdoors Are Calling – Hank Shaw The latest podcast is loaded with information from start to finish.  Chad has Hank Shaw on to talk about handling your game after you make the shot. Hank recently released a series on OutdoorClass covering butcher techniques and some fantastic recipes.  Check this one out and get signed up on OutdoorClass for more of Hank.  Enjoy!\ Use the code HANK when you sign up at OutdoorClass and get a copy of Hanks wildly famous cookbook, “Buck, Buck, Moose” OutdoorClass - Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there!  Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider and get $50 in Gear Shop Credit Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Explorer and get $20 in Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com

Rambling About My Muzzleloader Deer Hunt - Chad Ryker This week Chad talks about prepping for his upcoming mule deer hunt.  He talks about some of the people who will be in camp and how they plan to set up.  Chad gives a short run down on his muzzleloader and new gear he plans to try out.    OutdoorClass - Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there!  Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider and get $50 in Gear Shop Credit Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Explorer and get $20 in Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com

The Rookie Years – Joe Giglia This week I have my good friend Joe Giglia from ElkBros on the podcast to talk about The Rookie Years.  Joe tells the story of growing up hunting in the south and he goes into detail about the transition to western hunting.  Joe tells his favorite elk hunting story and get ready for that one.  I felt like the hunt was happening in my living room.  He is a storyteller and really brings it to life.  Enjoy! OutdoorClass - Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there!  Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com GOHUNT - Use the Code ROOKIES https://www.gohunt.com

Using GOHUNT Maps For Escouting And Hunting - Jay Scott This week Jay Scott from Jay Scott Outdoors is on the Backcountry Rookies Podcast.  Chad and Jay talk about how to put the tools on GOHUNT Maps into action for both escouting and in the field, boots on the ground.  These guys hit a lot of high points and explain a lot of techniques.  You don’t want to miss this show!  Enjoy! Jay Scott Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jayscottoutdoors/ Jay Scott Outdoors Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jay-scott-outdoors-western-big-game-hunting-and/id970694987   OutdoorClass - Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there!  Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider and get $50 in Gear Shop Credit Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Explorer and get $20 in Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com

Montana Antelope Hunt – Anthony Wright One of my favorite topics to talk about is antelope and today I have Anthony Wright on the podcast to talk about his Montana Antelope hunt.  Anthony tells the story as if we are right there next to him on the hunt.  He goes into detail about using a decoy and having his wife help him with this hunt.  Great story from a great guy!  Enjoy Anthony Wright Instagram - @a_wright406 Anthony Wright GOHUNT Articles OutdoorClass - Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there!  Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com GOHUNT Insider  https://www.gohunt.com

An Awesome 2021 Season - Jacob Kenyon This week Chad has Jacob Kenyon on the podcast.  Jacob tells the many stories of his 2021 season.  Jacob started off with great draw results for New Mexico and Colorado and even Texas.  Jacob tells his story from his New Mexico mule deer and barbary sheep tags and goes into detail about his Texas nilgai hunt.  Jacob Kenyon Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jacob.r.kenyon/ OutdoorClass - Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there!  Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com GOHUNT Insider  https://www.gohunt.com

The Rookie Years - Corey Jacobsen This week I have Corey Jacobsen on the show to talk about his “Rookie Years” Corey is a great guest and he shares some stories about calling in bulls for hunters as a young teenager and his love for elk hunting.  We have a fun conversation on this one and you don’t want to miss it.  Enjoy! OutdoorClass - Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there!  Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com GOHUNT Insider  https://www.gohunt.com

The Rookie Years with Chad Ryker This week I kick off “The Rookie Years” series with my own story about how I became fascinated with western big game hunting and how the Backcountry Rookies Podcast began.  I also explain the idea of “The Rookie Years” series and what you can expect to hear from the guests who come on to share their stories.  Enjoy OutdoorClass - Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there!  Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com GOHUNT Insider https://www.gohunt.com