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Kevin Toye, Landen Fidek chat with Josh Kirchner, aka Dialed in Hunter. In this episode you will hear: Life of a writer, devoted husband and backcountry hunter. Josh's introduction into hunting and writing. Bear hunting strategies, from scouting, gear and shot placement. Dealing with hot temperatures and bear meat. Hunt Source Radio is part of the Hunt Source Podcast Collective   Hunt Source Media Group.

Kevin Toye, Landen Fidek chat with Joe Kondelis, president of the American Bear Foundation. In this episode you will hear: Current legislation proposing the Grizzly bear reintrodution into California. Bear management. Black Bear and Grizzly bear populations. Avoiding human-bear conflict. How sportsman have saved many species across the landscape. Cause and affect of British Columbia's hunting ban of Grizzly bears. Kevin Toye Landen Fidek Joe Kondelis American Bear Foundation Hunt Source Media Group. 

Kenneth Thrall of Kifaru, episode 99, shares and epic Mule Deer hunt for this biggest buck to date.  Connect with Kevin Toye Landen Fidek Kenneth Thrall Kifaru Hunt Source Media Group.   

Kevin Toye, Landen Fidek talk with Kenneth Thrall from Kifaru International In this episode you will hear: Kenneth's journey from Oregon to join Kifaru in Wyomming. What it takes to build a good backpack. Kifaru's reputation. Mule Deer Tactics, early and late season. Kifaru's new clothing line up. Kifaru's promise to setting industry standards. Connect with Kevin Toye Landen Fidek Kenneth Thrall Kifaru Hunt Source Media Group. 

On this episode of HS live friend and professional butcher, Mike Edgehouse joins the show to talk meat care and cooking. Join us as Mike dives into questions from the crew and listeners. Be sure to join us every Thursday LIVE @ 7pm PST Follow all our hunt films, gear gears and how to videos.    / @huntsource   HS LIVE is part of the Hunt Source Podcast Collective.     / @huntsourcepodcastcollective   Be sure to connect with us: www.huntsource.net

In this episode guest Blair Mitchell of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation. Previous episodes 70 & 95, shares a hilarious story of HS crew member and professional archer Paige Pearce. Hear the funny details as they unravel a whitetail hunt in Saskatchewan. https://swf.sk.ca/ https://www.youtube.com/@PaigePearceinsight Follow all our hunt films, gear gears and how to videos.    / @huntsource   HS Radio is part of the Hunt Source Podcast Collective.     / @huntsourcepodcastcollective   Be sure to connect with us: www.huntsource.net

Kevin Toye and Landen Fidek sit down remotely with Blair Mitchell of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation. The Hunt Source crew dives into the challenges surrounding wildlife management in Saskatchewan, including elk population concerns, predator impacts, hunting regulations, disease transmission, and the role of hunters engagement in shaping policy. Blair shares insight into how science-based management and funding realities influence conservation decisions, and how hunters can play an active role in sustainable wildlife management. Follow all our hunt films, gear gears and how to videos.    / @huntsource   HS Radio is part of the Hunt Source Podcast Collective.     / @huntsourcepodcastcollective   Be sure to connect with us: www.huntsource.net

Join Kevin and Landen on this episode of hunting stories. Kevin share's an intense British Columbia mountain hunt that turned into an unforgettable adventure. What began as a remote goat hunt in the Kootenays quickly escalated: hurricane-force winds shredded a tent off the mountain, a massive Billy goat tumbled and lost a horn, and a surprise encounter with a grizzly bear guarding an elk carcass left a lasting mental image. Despite wild weather, sketchy terrain, and close calls in grizzly country, the trip wrapped with two mountain goats, a six-point bull elk on the wall, and hard-earned lessons about camp setup, meat storage, and staying loud and safe in bear country. Stay up to date over at www.huntsource.net

In this episode, the guys dive deep into the wild world of black bears—population realities, predator dynamics, and why hunting bears over bait is far more ethical and challenging than most people think. They break down how bear numbers are (imperfectly) counted across Canada, the massive ecological and economic impact of black bears, and how predation from mature boars and crop damage factor into wildlife management. From there, they walk through what it actually takes to run a DIY baited bear hunt: months of gathering grain, carcasses, and fryer grease, prepping barrels, endless trips, and long days of rebaiting and sitting on stand. Then they cap it off with the story of “Vico,” a nearly 500-pound color-phase boar they patterned for years—an intense, up-and-down hunt that includes missed chances, a hot sow, a sketchy nighttime tracking job on a wounded giant, and finally recovering the biggest, most dominant black bear they’ve ever laid eyes on. Stay tuned for the full Vico film on the Hunt Source YouTube channel, and check out huntsource.net for new content and gear. Be sure to visit www.huntsource.net  

Author Doug Boze opens up and shares his lighter side, sharing a great, comical story about a deer hunt in a place he referred to as TEA BAG!  Check out all the Hunt Source Podcast Collective.  https://www.youtube.com/@huntsourcepodcastcollective Be sure to connect with us. https://www.huntsource.net/contact www.huntsource.net

Kevin Toye, Landen Fidek, and Jake Loewen sit down remotely with author and conservationist Douglas Boze. Diving into the world of politics, the Hunt Source crew recaps recent accusations of collusion within the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife. Doug, a born-and-raised Washingtonian, has been at the forefront of this issue since the same commissioners removed the spring black bear hunt back in 2022. Stay tuned for Ep. 93 HS Rusty Barrell Hunting Stories. https://www.amazon.ca/Ultimate-Guide-Black-Bear-Hunting/dp/1510709797 HS Radio is part of the Hunt Source Podcast Collective.  https://www.youtube.com/@huntsourcepodcastcollective Be sure to connect with us. https://www.huntsource.net/contact www.huntsource.net

John Stallone of Howl For Wildlife joins the show to break down Oregon’s Initiative Petition 28 and its far-reaching consequences. We discuss how this proposed measure could effectively end hunting and fishing, reshape wildlife management, and even make many common farming practices illegal. John explains why IP28 isn’t just an Oregon issue, but a potential blueprint that could impact outdoor traditions, food production, and conservation policy across the U.S. and Canada. https://www.howlforwildlife.org https://oregonhunters.org/legislative-news/ www.huntsource.net Hunt Source Radio is sponsored by AKU Outdoors. visit https://akuoutdoor.ca Use Promocode FOCUS Powere by ONX visit https://www.onxmaps.com/ Use Promocode HUNTSOURCE      

On this episode Kevin and Landen are joined by elk hunting expert Brian Barney. He shares decades of backcountry wisdom on the critical mindset for success: adapt or die. Brian delivers actionable insights on reading weather patterns, adjusting failed tactics, and staying mentally tough when the mountains test you. Discover why flexibility trumps gear, how his strategies have evolved, and which old techniques no longer work. Whether you're experienced or new to elk hunting, learn how the best hunters consistently fill tags by embracing change and real-time decision making. It's time to evolve your approach and become the adaptable hunter the modern backcountry demands. https://eastmans.com/listen/eastmans-elevated Brought to you by https://akuoutdoor.ca Be sure to subscribe to and stay up to date on what's new over at www.huntsource.net Watch this episode on https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntsourceradio Be sure to watch all of our content over at https://www.youtube.com/@huntsource Promo Codes https://akuoutdoor.ca/ Use code Focus and save 15% https://ollin.co/ Use promocode KTOYE and save 10% https://www.onxmaps.com/ Use promocode "huntsource" and save 20%  

Sparked by Derek’s Q&A. This podcast dives deep into how hunters evolve from costly trial‑and‑error to refined systems and rituals. Rather than a checklist, the episode feels like a field journal, blending humor, tension, and relief with habits like post‑season gear audits, careful drying and storage of down, and proactive repairs. Listeners are walked through season‑by‑season priorities, from fast, lightweight early‑season setups to late‑season redundancy in electronics and range gear, and urged to treat archery, rifle, and cold‑weather kits as complete, tested systems. The hosts share earned field hacks, including using trekking poles as tent supports, quickly cleaning bloody packs, and swapping pads at night, while discussing bino harnesses, tarps, and common failure points on long hunts. Ultimately, the episode focuses on a mindset of building processes, tracking failures, keeping redundancies on critical items, and practicing with backups to create smarter, cleaner, more successful seasons. Be sure to subscribe to and stay up to date on what's new over at www.huntsource.net Watch this episode on https://www.youtube.com/@thehuntsourceradio Be sure to watch all of our content over at https://www.youtube.com/@huntsource Promo Codes https://akuoutdoor.ca/ Use code Focus and save 15% https://ollin.co/ Use promocode KTOYE and save 10% https://www.onxmaps.com/ Use promocode "huntsource" and save 20%

On this week's episode Hunt Source Radio's Q&A, Derek dives into preparation that should replace luck in elk country. Framed like a field journal, it starts with the foundations: realistic shooting under wind, awkward positions, and real pressure. Conditioning is treated as a non-negotiable tool, expanding how far you can hunt and how clear you think when altitude fights back. Gear failures become lessons, shaping quiet, efficient systems. Calling is approached like learning an instrument—intentional, disciplined, precise. Strategy and cartridge choices (28 Nosler vs 7 PRC) pull it together into a September elk-killing blueprint. his episode is brought to you by AKU OUTDOORS Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@huntsource Promo Codes https://akuoutdoor.ca/ Use code Focus and save 15% https://ollin.co/ Use promocode KTOYE and save 10% https://www.onxmaps.com/ Use promocode "huntsource" and save 20%

On this episode Kevin and Jake discuss their latest trip - Hunting Fallow deer on Mayne Island, BC. Fallow deer on a non-native species to Mayne Island and we introduced in the late 1980's for farming purposes. With no predators on the island a few escaped deer soon became many. All the guys join in on this topic and discuss long term affects non-native and invasive species have on ecosystems in Canada and the US. This episode is brought to you by AKU OUTDOORS Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@huntsource Promo Codes https://akuoutdoor.ca/ Use code Focus and save 15% https://ollin.co/ Use promocode KTOYE and save 10% https://www.onxmaps.com/ Use promocode "huntsource" and save 20%

In this episode Kevin, Derek and Landen talk hunting clothing. In this comparison style podcast the guys breakdown the biggest names in the hunting space when it comes to clothing, Sitka, First Lite and Kuiu. Using it extensively they share what gear they vetted, pro's and con's and how each of their unique layer systems work in all aspects of Western Canadian Hunting. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@huntsource Promo Codes https://akuoutdoor.ca/ Use code Focus and save 15% https://ollin.co/ Use promocode KTOYE and save 10%

Hunt Source Radio x Run the Rack – Collaboration Overview In this collaboration episode, Hunt Source Radio teams up with the Run the Rack podcast to dig into what it really looks like to chase big goals in western hunting and in life. Together, Hunt Source Radio and Run the Rack deliver a conversation about taking big chances, learning from the West, and proving that steady, consistent effort is what turns big dreams into reality. Follow Weston on his adventures https://www.youtube.com/@WestonHoma Tune into the RUN THE RACK PODCAST https://runtherackoutdoors.com/ Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@huntsource Promo Codes https://akuoutdoor.ca/ Use code Focus and save 15% https://ollin.co/ Use promocode KTOYE and save 10%

In this part two of our 2025 Gear Review, Kevin and Landen dive into bows, backpacks and clothing.  Dial in your backcountry system from head to toe. In this episode, we recap camp essentials before diving deep into bow setups, tuning tweaks, and the ongoing debate over which rigs really shine in the field. We break down grips and accessories, compare backpack options, and unpack how to choose the right clothing, boots, and bottoms for varying conditions. Finally, we walk through a practical layering system and key safety and preparedness tips so you can stay comfortable, efficient, and ready for whatever the hunt—or the mountains—throw at you. Topics Covered.  - Mathews Arc vs Mathews Lift X - Kifaru Backpacks - Mystery Ranch Packs - Bow Set-Ups - First Lite Clothing - Kuiu Clothing - Sitka Clothing    Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@huntsource Promo Codes https://akuoutdoor.ca/ Use code Focus and save 15% https://ollin.co/ Use promocode KTOYE and save 10%

In this episode of Hunt Source Radio, we dive deep into the gear and planning that make or break your next hunt—especially when the temps drop and the packs get heavy. We kick things off with our favorite cold-weather systems and how we layer up to stay warm without overheating on the move. From there, we hit some exciting new hunting films and then literally unpack our packs, walking through what we actually carry and why. We also tackle spring draws and new regulations, touching on how politics and wildlife management collide and what that means for your upcoming season. From there, it’s a full-on gear nerd session: - Optics breakdown: bino's, spotters, and what really matters in the field   - Digi-scoping basics and how to get killer footage through your glass   - Tips for filming your hunts without ruining your hunt   Then we move into the boots-on-the-ground side of things: - Boots we trust and how to pick the right pair for your terrain   - Why gaiters are non-negotiable for many hunts   - Trekking poles: when they’re worth their weight and how to actually use them   For backcountry hunters, we cover: - Tents for different seasons and styles of adventure   - Backpacking must-haves and pack organization   - Stove and cooking setups that balance weight, simplicity, and reliability   We wrap up with night and edge-of-light gear—headlamps, knives, and key tools—before closing on how we tailor our kits for specific hunts, from spring bear to high-country mule deer. Whether you’re building your first serious kit or fine-tuning for a big tag, this episode is packed with practical, field-tested insights to help you show up prepared. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@huntsource Promo Codes https://akuoutdoor.ca/ Use code Focus and save 15% https://ollin.co/ Use promocode KTOYE and save 10%