Panoramic Outdoors

This week on Panoramic Outdoors, I sit down with Joel Turner for a conversation about shooting, precision, elk hunting, and what it takes to perform when the pressure is on. We also caught up with Joel following his appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience, talking about what that experience was like and some of the conversations that came out of it. From there, we get deep into Joel’s approach to shooting and developing a repeatable process, the mental side of archery, and how preparation and consistency can make all the difference when you’re staring at a big elk and it’s time to make the shot. We talk hunting, shooting, pressure, mistakes, confidence, and what it really takes to become a better bowhunter. A great conversation with a guy who has spent a lot of time figuring out what happens between seeing the target and actually making the shot.   Thank you to our sponsors:  https://www.ihunterapp.com/  https://www.redneckhuntingcanada.com/ https://www.skre.ca 

Jason Phelps joins me on the podcast for a great conversation about hunting, calling, business and the story behind Phelps Game Calls. We start with how Phelps Game Calls came to be and what it took to turn an idea and a passion for hunting into a business that has become a well known name in the calling world. Jason talks about the early days, the process of developing calls, learning what works in the field and what it is like building a life and a business around something you genuinely love. We get into what makes a good game call and the importance of having confidence in the equipment you carry into the woods. We also talk about the calling industry, the business side of the outdoor world and some of the challenges that come with trying to grow a brand while staying true to the reason you started it in the first place. A big part of the conversation is elk hunting. Jason walks through different elk scenarios and we talk about how he approaches calling depending on what the elk are doing. We get into aggressive bulls, pressured elk, locating animals, getting close, knowing when to make a call and perhaps more importantly, knowing when to shut up. We also talk about some of the lessons that come from spending years chasing elk and how every hunt can teach you something different. From the perfect setup to the times when everything goes completely sideways, Jason shares some of the experiences that have shaped the way he hunts and calls today. It is a conversation about how a passion became a business, what life is like in the calling lane and the never ending pursuit of getting closer to animals and becoming a better hunter. Thank you to our sponsors:  https://www.ihunterapp.com/  https://www.redneckhuntingcanada.com/ https://www.skre.ca 

This week on Panoramic Outdoors, I sit down with artist and taxidermist Des McCaffrey for a conversation that covers a little bit of everything that makes the outdoors so special. We talk about how Des got into the artist life, where his passion for creating came from, and the work that goes into turning inspiration from the outdoors into something you can actually put on the wall. We also get into the world of taxidermy, the amount of time, patience and skill behind the work, and what most people never see once an animal leaves the field. And, of course, we talk hunting. From chasing animals in the field to preserving those experiences through art and taxidermy, Des has a unique perspective on the outdoors. We talk about the connection between hunting, art and conservation, and why those experiences become about a whole lot more than simply pulling the trigger or filling a tag. A great conversation with a guy who has found a way to turn his passion for the outdoors into his work. Thank you to our sponsors:  https://www.ihunterapp.com/  https://www.redneckhuntingcanada.com/ https://www.skre.ca 

Tim Endsley has lived a life built around chasing the next adventure. After spending 27 years as a professional rodeo cowboy, travelling across North America and making a living doing what he loved, Tim eventually found himself drawn toward another passion — bowhunting. What started as a pursuit outside of rodeo eventually became a major part of his life. Tim traded the rodeo arena for public land, a bow and a camera, and began chasing mature whitetails while documenting the journey along the way. His passion for hunting and storytelling eventually turned into a career as an award-winning outdoor photographer and filmmaker. In this episode of the Panoramic Outdoors Podcast, Tim and I talk about the journey from cowboy to bowhunter, what rodeo taught him about perseverance and failure, and what it takes to chase big whitetails on public land. We get into the reality of DIY hunting, spending long stretches living out of a truck, dealing with failure, finding mature deer and why the challenge of public land continues to keep him coming back. But this conversation goes well beyond hunting. We talk about taking a different path in life, following your passion, the importance of being willing to change direction and what it really means to build a life around the things you love. Tim has an incredible collection of stories from a lifetime spent chasing adventure, and this conversation gives you a chance to hear the man behind the hunts, the films and the photographs. It's a great conversation about hunting, rodeo, adventure, failure, success and simply having the guts to chase the life you want. Thanks for listening to the Panoramic Outdoors Podcast.   Thank you to our sponsors:  https://www.ihunterapp.com/  https://www.redneckhuntingcanada.com/ https://www.skre.ca 

What does it take to bring a dinosaur back to life... sort of? In this episode of Panoramic Outdoors, Sheldon sits down with fossil restoration expert Lauren McClain, owner of Big Sky Fossils, to dive deep into the fascinating world of prehistoric bones, ancient creatures, and the painstaking art of fossil restoration. Lauren shares how she turned a passion for paleontology into a career, restoring fossils for museums, collectors, and educational exhibits across North America. From cleaning and rebuilding million-year-old specimens to piecing together ancient creatures like a giant 3D puzzle, Lauren gives us a behind-the-scenes look at a profession few people ever get to see. Along the way, Sheldon and Lauren discuss giant beavers, dinosaurs, fossil hunting, and some of the incredible creatures that once roamed the continent. Whether you're a hardcore fossil enthusiast or just someone who loves a good story from the natural world, this episode is packed with fascinating insights and plenty of laughs. Tune in and take a journey millions of years into the past with Sheldon and Lauren McClain of Big Sky Fossils. Thank you to our sponsors:  https://www.ihunterapp.com/  https://www.redneckhuntingcanada.com/ https://www.skre.ca