Days In The Wild - Big game Hunting podcast

Throwback --- Jason Matzinger shares with us one of the most amazing stories  Jason tells us about the time he had a guiding client die while hunting and shares with us some life lessons    find out more about Jason here    Download and Subscribe to Interviews With The Hunting Masters Big Game Hunting Podcast brought to you by Sneek Tec Sneak Boot Hunt Smarter and be deadly quite! on iTunes,  Podbean,    Player FM  or Sticher.  It's FREE!     Help keep this podcast free and give us review on Itunes and leave us a comment to let us know how we are doing !   www. Johnstallone.me https://www.instagram.com/johnstallone/  

Anthony And Joey Stop by 2 days after Anthony's Arizona Strip Archery Mule Deer hunt to tell me the story of how it all went down.  

Well we went all over the place on this one... not sure if we accomplished what I set out to with this one. But there are some takeaways so Im putting it up there.  

I’m here with Mr. Phoenix Shooting Bags himself, Anthony Stallone. He’s prepping for an upcoming hunt that I’m unfortunately not attending, but he runs through his plans and what he’s got on deck. Anthony drew a strip tag for archery hunting deer in AZ, which is pretty much the golden goose. Then, we dive into the Cliff Notes version of my latest bear hunt.   Some pretty scary stuff happened on the hunt, including a frantic call my wife made to Anthony, and I recap it all here. I drew a tag in San Carlos and talked about the process and the tribal guide service I used for hunting on the reservation. There was something really eerie about the area, and we were super far from civilization.   Although it was stressful and challenging at times, the hunt was also full of a lot of cool experiences. We wrap up our conversation with a little chat about my gripes with social media and keyboard warriors. It’s always a few people who ruin it for everyone. I almost didn't post this episode because of the criticism I received but I realized that a lot gets lost in translation of a caption so maybe after a few people hear the story they will have a little more compassion for the situation. I felt terrible for my mistakes and is the main reason I put myself on blast when I posted about it. Either way I made the decision to share the episode. If you want an awesome bear recipe check out my latest blog post.  What’s Inside:   Anthony’s plans for an upcoming hunt A recap of my recent bear hunt in AZ Lessons learned from the hunt   Mentioned in this episode Days In The Wild Podcast Phoenix Shooting Bags save 20% with code johnstallone Howl for Wildlife: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/ Short Description:   Mr. Phoenix Shooting Bags, Anthony Stallone, joins me here to talk about his upcoming hunting plans and recap my recent bear hunt. Some pretty scary stuff happened on the hunt, including a frantic call my wife made to Anthony. Although it was stressful and challenging at times, the hunt was also full of a lot of cool experiences.   Tags big game hunting, hunting tips, hunting guide, buck hunting, hunting stories, hunting advocacy, bear, bear hunting, archery, deer hunting

Talking Elk with the Western Huntsman with Jim Huntsman   Show Notes:   Jim Huntsman is the man behind the Western Huntsman Podcast. He’s a lifelong Western hunter, and his passion for the outdoors has taken him across multiple states in pursuit of everything from screaming bull elk to cutthroat trout on a fly rod. Jim is also dedicated to protecting the future of hunting and defending it against the fanatical anti-hunting community.   Jim grew up in Utah and joined the US Marines as a rifleman. There, he spent time stationed in North Carolina and served in Kosovo, Africa, and the Iraq War. After the Marines, Jim moved to North Idaho, where he met his wife, Nicole. Together, they have two daughters and are raising them on a 26-acre homestead.   Concerned for the future of hunting, Jim began writing for the hunting industry in 2016. In 2018, The Western Huntsman was started as a platform to write and share ideas with the sportsman community. On Christmas Eve of 2019, Jim launched the first podcast episode of The Western Huntsman and named his podcast studio after that season's bull... The Broken Tines Studio.    Here, Jim talks about what his ideal hunting trip looks like, which includes staying cozy in an RV. We then get into a little about wolf hunting and trapping and what the price of wolf hides goes for these days. We also chat about how trapping and hunting wolves keeps the elk population healthy, Jim’s go-to strategy for elk hunting, and more.     What’s Inside:   Why Jim prefers to hunt out of an RV Wolf hunting and trapping and how it impacts elk hunting Jim’s go-to elk hunting strategy   Mentioned in this episode Days In The Wild Podcast Phoenix Shooting Bags save 20% with code johnstallone Howl for Wildlife: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/ Western Huntsman Podcast   Short Description: Jim Huntsman is the man behind the Western Huntsman Podcast. Here, Jim talks about what his ideal hunting trip looks like, which includes staying cozy in an RV. We also chat about how trapping and hunting wolves keeps the elk population healthy, Jim’s go-to strategy for elk hunting, and more.  

Prepping for Elk Season with Martin Chagnovich   Show Notes:   Content creator Martin Chagnovich spends over a hundred days a year hunting and here, we chat about all things elk hunting. Last year, he spent an impressive 280 days doing some kind of hunting activity! Because he’s spent so much time building up his skills in his younger years, Martin says things are really starting to snowball, and he’s experiencing a ton of success.    Martin is part owner of Ollin, a company that specializes in adapters to up your optics game. Martin got in during the beginning stages of the business and helped with their launch. They’re making a mark on the world of digiscoping, and Martin talks about their new Nexus system, which comes out in the fall. It fits on your tripod and has magnetic plates that allow you to customize your setup.   I pick Martin’s brain on how he chooses hunting spots and locates bulls. He shares some tips for how to identify topography characteristics in aerial photos and zero in on a good location. We also talk about Martin’s approach to going in on elk after picking a spot, bugling tactics, and more. What’s Inside:   How Martin picks his hunting spots How to use maps to find good locations Martin’s bugling tips   Mentioned in this episode Days In The Wild Podcast Phoenix Shooting Bags save 20% with code johnstallone Howl for Wildlife: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/ Ollin Website Martin Chagnovich on Instagram   Short Description: Content creator Martin Chagnovich spends over a hundred days a year hunting and here, we chat about all things elk hunting. I pick Martin’s brain on how he chooses hunting spots and locates bulls. He shares some tips for how to identify topography characteristics in aerial photos and zero in on a good location. We also talk about Martin’s approach to going in on elk after picking a spot, bugling tactics, and more. Tags big game hunting, hunting tips, hunting guide, buck hunting, hunting stories, hunting advocacy, elk hunting, bulls, elk season, bugle

Artom is a long-time friend and one hell of a whitetail hunter. We discuss deer core areas, scouting techniques and  behavioral attributes that will help you score a big buck this season.  Artom also shares with us some great stories with some good take aways to learn from.    Article I mentioned Mapping Monster Bucks    Follow Artom here   Check out Artom's videos 

 Mule Deer Recap with Dustin Wittwer   Show Notes:   Dustin Wittwer is the host of the Finding Backcountry Podcast . Dustin’s also quite the mule deer hunter and grew up chasing them around as a kid. On his podcast, Dustin’s interviewed a ton of qualified hunters, which has helped him put together a roadmap for bettering his own hunting skills. Although he goes after a few elk, sheep, and moose tags, mule deer is Dustin’s sweet spot.   Dustin shares how he approaches his whole mule deer season, starting from the beginning of the year. He looks forward to all the planning and scheming that goes into getting tags and scoring points, and maybe even likes it more than the actual hunting. Dustin starts planning early, and his advice is to identify exactly what you want to go after and try to stay as close to home as possible so you’re able to really understand an area and revisit it.   We get into the best times to kill a high-country mule deer as well as the worst. Dustin also shares his approach to hunting out of state, reverse scouting tips, and a few ways hunters can think outside the box for a more successful hunt.  What’s Inside: Dustin’s approach to planning for mule deer season How Dustin plans and tackles out of state hunts Reverse scouting tips and tricks   Mentioned in this episode Days In The Wild Podcast Phoenix Shooting Bags save 20% with code johnstallone Howl for Wildlife: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/ Dustin Wittwer on Instagram Finding Backcountry Podcast   Short Description: Dustin Wittwer is the host of the Finding Backcountry Podcast .. Dustin’s also quite the mule deer hunter and here, he shares how he approaches his whole mule deer season. We also get into his approach to hunting out of state, reverse scouting tips, and a few ways hunters can think outside the box for a more successful hunt. 

Here, I sit down with Charles Whitwam, President of Howl for Wildlife, and we get into all of the latest happenings in the world of hunting advocacy. We kick things off by talking about a giveaway exclusively for Howl members. We’re giving away a fishing trip in Louisiana, offshore and inshore, with the MeatEater crew. If your membership is current as of August 10th, you’re automatically entered.    Charles and I talk about some of the ways the hunting industry shoots ourselves in the foot. With Howl, we don’t want to alienate anyone, and we partner with a ton of organizations, even if they’re competitors of each other. We’re all in this together, and it’s our philosophy to link up and become a stronger force. As long as you’re portraying hunting in a positive light, we want to work with you.    There’s so much bashing within the community, especially around big names and influencers, that it takes away from all the good that’s happening. Charles and I talk about Howl’s mission and how we want to get more people involved. We also chat about some of the anti-hunting legislation that’s bubbling up and what you can do to make a difference. What’s Inside:   Details on our latest giveaway How the hunting industry shoots itself in the foot Howl’s mission and how we’re getting more people involved   Mentioned in this episode Days In The Wild Podcast Phoenix Shooting Bags save 20% with code johnstallone Howl for Wildlife: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/   Short Description: I sat down with Charles Whitwam, President of Howl for Wildlife, and we got into all of the latest happenings in the world of hunting advocacy. We talk about a giveaway exclusively for Howl members, some of the anti-hunting legislation that’s bubbling up, and what you can do to make a difference. Tags big game hunting, hunting tips, hunting guide, buck hunting, hunting stories, hunting advocacy, anti-hunting, hunting laws  

Throwback episode with Remi Warren 

OTC Tag Changes in Colorado with Henry Ferguson   Show Notes:   Henry Ferguson is a longtime friend of mine and the President of the Colorado Bowhunters Association (CBA). Colorado Parks and Wildlife recently pushed for changes to the OTC tag system, and Henry and I break things down. Archery and bowhunting have become super popular, and there’s a lot of folks out in the woods right now. In a way, we’re victims of our own success.   Along with the CBA, Henry was pretty involved in the recent OTC rule changes. Here, we take a look at some of the pros and cons of the program changes and what it all means for the hunting community. Henry outlines the three options that were laid out on the table, and staying status quo wasn’t going to fly. According to him, they went with the lesser of two evils.   Henry shares what he believes are the benefits of the changes, many of which he says are yet to be seen. I play a bit of a devil’s advocate in our conversation and point out some of the potential pitfalls. Henry also shares some of the cons of the new rules and we talk about the future of hunting in Colorado and other states.  What’s Inside:   Changes to the OTC system in Colorado Pros and cons of the changes What the future of hunting could look like in Colorado and other states   Mentioned in this episode Days In The Wild Podcast Phoenix Shooting Bags save 20% with code johnstallone Howl for Wildlife: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/ Colorado Bowhunters Association   Short Description: Henry Ferguson is a longtime friend of mine and the President of the Colorado Bowhunters Association (CBA). Along with the CBA, Henry was pretty involved in the recent OTC tag changes. Here, we take a look at some of the pros and cons of the updates and what it all means for the hunting community.   Tags big game hunting, hunting tips, hunting guide, buck hunting, hunting stories, hunting advocacy, tags, OTC, Colorado, bowhunters, bow hunting

This is a throwback when we had Eddie Willi on to talk about deer hunting in AZ 

Did a quick podcast with Brad Alan while I was on the road, Brad travels to hunt all over and has a different perspective on hunting that I feel is valuable to find success. 

Hunting Success in Every State with Chris Neville   Show Notes:   Chris Neville got his start in the hunting industry working for GOHUNT, where he spent six years after joining right out of college. He recently moved out to Fort Collins, Colorado, and he’s now out on his own doing freelance and consulting work for companies in the hunting space. Chris grew up in Iowa hunting whitetail and as a former eastern hunter, he’s now getting acclimated to how you do things out west.    Chris and I talk about planning hunts in other states where things are unfamiliar. It definitely takes a certain skill set to find success in every state and knowledge is power. You also have to know the state’s rules and regulations and doing as much research as possible gives you a leg up. Chris shares the most important information hunters should retain and we chat about using GOHUNT’s features as helpful tools.   We chat about the differences in scouting in the east compared to the west and how to find the best tag opportunities. The process of getting tags is becoming tougher, but figuring out what you want to get out of a hunt is the best first step. Chris shares his process for picking an ideal hunting spot, some tips and tricks to use GOHUNT to your advantage, and his go-to tools to use while out in the field. What’s Inside:   What you need to know to have a successful hunt in other states How Chris chooses an ideal hunting spot GOHUNT tips and tricks   Mentioned in this episode Days In The Wild Podcast Phoenix Shooting Bags save 20% with code johnstallone Howl for Wildlife: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/ Chris Neville on Instagram GOHUNT Website GOHUNT on YouTube   Short Description: Chris Neville is a hunting industry freelancer and consultant who spent six years working at GOHUNT. Here, Chris shares tips on how to find success on your hunts in other states. Chris shares his process for picking an ideal hunting spot, some tips and tricks to use GOHUNT to your advantage, his go-to tools to use while out in the field, and more.   Tags big game hunting, hunting tips, hunting guide, buck hunting, hunting stories, hunting advocacy, GOHUNT, hunting strategy, elk hunting

Expert Bullet and Rifle Tips with John McAdams   Show Notes:   John McAdams is the host of the Big Game Hunting Podcast and he’s here to share some stories and his wealth of hunting knowledge. John grew up in East Texas and joined the Army right out of high school, which then took him all over the country. He gained a ton of hunting experience in the different states where he’s lived, and he also caught the bug to go hunting in Africa.    On John’s podcast, you’ll hear a lot about his trips to Africa as well as his perspectives on hunting across the U.S. He also covers cartridge profiles, comparisons and bullet performance. We kick our conversation off with a discussion on the best bullets and cartridges to use and we talk about a client I took out hunting and discussed in a past episode. We also talk about shot placement and how different animals handle getting taken down.   John and I chat about long range shooting, the difference in expansion and how that can impact your results. For hunters on a budget, John shares his recommendation for the one cartridge and rifle you should have in your collection. We also talk about how to choose the right bullets and projectiles and your best options for shooting in windy conditions. What’s Inside:   A discussion on long range shooting and expansion John’s top rifle and cartridge recommendations How to choose the right bullets and projectiles   Mentioned in this episode Days In The Wild Podcast Phoenix Shooting Bags save 20% with code johnstallone Howl for Wildlife: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/ The Big Game Hunting Podcast   Short Description: John McAdams is the host of the Big Game Hunting Podcast and he’s here to share some stories and his wealth of hunting knowledge. John and I chat about long range shooting and his recommendation for the one cartridge and rifle you should have in your collection. We also talk about how to choose the right bullets and projectiles and your best options for shooting in windy conditions.   Tags big game hunting, hunting tips, hunting guide, buck hunting, hunting stories, hunting advocacy, bullets, cartridges, shot placement, rifles, rifle hunting, ballistics

Me and Hunter discus AZ deer hunts, changes, bonus points, some tactics and all around overview check out hunters IG Hunter Weems (@arizonacustomhunts) • Instagram photos and videos 

Ben Gifford of AZ Archery Club and I sit down and discuss bow tuning, arrow building and hunting 

Secrets to a Solid Elk Hunt with Sam Davis   Show Notes:   Sam Davis grew up in Wyoming, spending a ton of time outdoors and his dad was an outfitter. He’s been bow hunting since he was 15 out West, shooting everything from mule deer to elk. Sam’s a DIY hunting guy and goes for over the counter tags. He’s also been a guide for 23 seasons. Growing up, Sam didn’t realize how much being around animals shaped his hunting career, but looking back, he’s seen a ton of stuff that many guys won’t.    I pick Sam’s brain about elk hunting, and we kick things off by talking about the best ways to narrow down hunting areas. We talk about why you shouldn’t be afraid to communicate with other hunters to pick up good tips and the top terrain features to look for when you’re scouting elk. Sam likes to work with drainages, open pockets where elk feed, and areas where they can bed, and he walks through his techniques.   Then we get into Sam’s ideal day of elk hunting. He’s an aggressive hunter, and he likes to move towards elk immediately after spotting them. Sam also shares what he’s learned from past hunts, how he handles hearing an elk while he’s glassing, and a story where he had an a-ha moment that changed the way he hunts. What’s Inside:   The best ways to narrow down hunting areas Top features to look for when you’re tracking down elk Sam’s ideal day of elk hunting   Mentioned in this episode Days In The Wild Podcast Phoenix Shooting Bags save 20% with code johnstallone Howl for Wildlife: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/ Short Description: Sam Davis grew up in Wyoming, started bow hunting at 15, and has been a guide for 23 seasons. I pick Sam’s brain about all things elk hunting, including the best ways to pick hunting areas and what an ideal day of hunting looks like. Sam also shares what he’s learned from past hunts, how he handles hearing an elk while he’s glassing, and a story where he had an a-ha moment that changed the way he hunts. Tags big game hunting, hunting tips, hunting guide, buck hunting, hunting stories, hunting advocacy, bow hunting, elk hunting, scouting, glassing, terrain

Tales from the Bow Hunt with Trevor Thompson   Show Notes:   Los Angeles native Trevor Thompson didn’t grow up hunting, but you’d never know that today. He tried his hand at art school before joining the Navy and being a member of the Seal teams for nine years. After getting out, Trevor did a little bit of contracting before working for Black Rifle Coffee and now he works for Protekt Products, a veteran-owned supplement company.    Before he started working at Black Rifle, Trevor got introduced to bow hunting on a black bear hunt and was immediately hooked. He hasn’t gone a year without taking an animal since, and he mostly eats meat from his hunts at home. Trevor’s getting ready to head up to Kodiak to guide for brown bears. We chat a bit about the nature of bear hunting, how it’s changed, and how quota limits get set.    Trevor shares a story from a tough elk hunt he had last year on the west coast of Oregon. He had his mind set on using only a self bow, but things didn’t turn out quite as expected. We trade a couple other stories from past bow hunts and mind-boggling shots, and Trevor shares the story of how he got his first animal with a longbow in Maui.    If you’re a Howl for Wildlife member, you’ll get a discount on Protekt supplements. Check out their website below. What’s Inside:   How Trevor got into hunting A story from one of Trevor’s toughest elk hunts How Trevor got his first deer with a longbow in Maui   Mentioned in this episode Days In The Wild Podcast Phoenix Shooting Bags save 20% with code johnstallone Howl for Wildlife: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/ Protekt Products Trevor Thompson on Instagram Short Description: Los Angeles native Trevor Thompson didn’t grow up hunting, but you’d never know that today. He’s a whiz with a bow and we get into some great stories from past hunts. Trevor also shares all about his background, lessons learned from a tough elk hunt, and how he got his first animal with a longbow in Maui.    Tags big game hunting, hunting tips, hunting guide, buck hunting, hunting stories, hunting advocacy, elk hunting, bear hunting, bow hunting, self bow, 

Catching Elk Fever with Ty Stubblefield   Show Notes:   From being a part of Born and Raised Outdoors to becoming the Executive Director of the Montana Wild Sheep Foundation, Ty Stubblefield has spent the last 25 years in hunting and conservation. Here, I pick Ty’s brain on elk hunting and he shares some stories from out in the wild. Ty started elk hunting when he was in high school without any mentorship, but after graduating, he joined up with a hunter at the sawmill, where he sharpened his skills.    Ty started out rifle hunting, but his mentor introduced him to bow hunting. Because his early hunting career was a struggle, Ty’s mission now is to help hunters learn as much as possible. Ty shares some of the biggest lessons he’s learned along the way and how he shot his first elk with a bow. You have to have a killer instinct and he says that’s the only way to be successful. Some people don’t have it, but it can be learned with consistency and practice.   Ty and I talk about his go-to approach for choosing an elk hunting area, his top criteria for picking a spot, and what he does once he gets there. We discuss how predation impacts where you hunt and how to draw the right tags. We also get into tips for creating opportunities in high pressure areas, Ty’s top elk calls, and some of his best hunting stories.  What’s Inside:   Ty’s background and stories from his early hunting days How Ty chooses a good elk hunting spot Tips for creating opportunities in high pressure areas   Mentioned in this episode Days In The Wild Podcast Phoenix Shooting Bags save 20% with code johnstallone Howl for Wildlife: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/ Short Description: From being a part of Born and Raised Outdoors to becoming the Executive Director of the Montana Wild Sheep Foundation, Ty Stubblefield has spent the last 25 years in hunting and conservation. Ty and I talk about his go-to approach for choosing an elk hunting area, how predation impacts where you hunt, and how to draw the right tags. We also get into tips for creating opportunities in high pressure areas, Ty’s top elk calls, and some of his best hunting stories.  Tags big game hunting, hunting tips, hunting guide, buck hunting, hunting stories, hunting advocacy, elk hunting, conservation, bow hunting, rifle hunting, elk calls, predation