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This week I have Blake Henning on from Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to give an overview of elk.  Blake has been with the Foundation for a long time and has a wide knowledge base when it comes to elk.  We talk about the history of elk to the current status of herds in the west and across the USA.  ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATIONWebsite - https://rmef.orgInstagram  - @rmef_official OUT OF STATE HUNTERInstagram -@outofstatehunterTRICER USAWebsite - https://tricerusa.comInstagram - @tricerusaALLTERRA ARMSWebsite - https://allterraarms.comInstagram - @allterraarmsMARSUPIAL GEARWebsite - https://www.marsupialgear.com/Instagram - @marsupialgearKODIAK CANVASWebsite - https://www.kodiakcanvas.comInstagram - @kodiakcanvas

WYOMING – Proposed Regulation Changes – Jaden BalesThis week I have Jaden Bales back on the podcast to discuss the recently released proposed changes to the Wyoming Hunting Regulation.  Jaden and I have a great conversation and discuss some of the troubled areas in Wyoming as well as some other areas that offer great opportunity for resident and Out of State Hunters.  JADEN BALEShttps://wyomingwildlife.org/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jadenbales/Hunt West - https://www.instagram.com/huntswest/Proposed Regulation Linkhttps://wgfd.wyo.gov/Get-Involved/Public-Meetings Wyoming Wildlife Federation Governors Rafflehttps://wyomingwildlife.org/dream-big/ OUT OF STATE HUNTERInstagram -@outofstatehunterTRICER USAWebsite - https://tricerusa.comInstagram - @tricerusaALLTERRA ARMSWebsite - https://allterraarms.comInstagram - @allterraarmsMARSUPIAL GEARWebsite - https://www.marsupialgear.com/Instagram - @marsupialgearKODIAK CANVASWebsite - https://www.kodiakcanvas.comInstagram - @kodiakcanvas

NEW MEXICO – Should You Apply and More About The Outfitter PoolThis week I have a different show for you.  I start things off talking about why I think New Mexico is a good state for Non-Residents to apply in and also touch on some points that could discourage you.  I also have a guest Ryan Gentry from Black Horn Guide Service to talk about the outfitter pool and how that works.  Finally, I brought back last year’s show with New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.  We covered so much in that show and since there wasn’t major changes this year, I wanted to reshare it.  The 2023 show was with two members of New Mexico Department of Game & Fish, Nicole Tatman and Chad Nelson. We sat down at NMDGF headquarters to discuss a lot of topics.  We go through the new items in the regulation this year as well as important dates and reminders to remember. If you’re interested in hunting in New Mexico this is the show for you!NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF GAME AND FISHhttps://www.wildlife.state.nm.usBLACK HORN GUIDE SERVICEWebsite - https://www.blackhornguideservice.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/blackhornguideservice/ OUT OF STATE HUNTERInstagram -@outofstatehunterALLTERRA ARMSWebsite - https://allterraarms.comInstagram - @allterraarmsMARSUPIAL GEARWebsite - https://www.marsupialgear.com/Instagram - @marsupialgearKODIAK CANVASWebsite - https://www.kodiakcanvas.comInstagram - @kodiakcanvas

How to Interpret Hunting Regulations – Chad RykerThis week I talk about hunting regulations, how to use them, and why are they important.  Every state has a different regulation, and each state has wildly different rules.  Understanding what you should look at and what you need to be aware of in a regulation can increase your odds of success in a state.  It can increase your aware of new rules that can impact your application or hunt.  Regulations offer so much information to help you with tour hunt.  Keep in mind, all of the information in a regulation is valuable and important I cover what I look for up front to help me with application to draw a tag or a hunt after I draw a tag.  OUT OF STATE HUNTERInstagram - @outofstatehunterALLTERRA ARMSWebsite - https://allterraarms.comInstagram - @allterraarmsMARSUPIAL GEARWebsite - https://www.marsupialgear.com/Instagram - @marsupialgearKODIAK CANVASWebsite - https://www.kodiakcanvas.comInstagram - @kodiakcanvas 

ARKANSAS – Rules, Regulation and Opportunities for Non-Residents – Trey ReidThis week I have Trey Reid, Assistant Chief of Communications for Arkansas Game and Fish Commission on the podcast to discuss some of the rules, regulations and what opportunities non-residents have in the state. Trey and I cover a lot of information and discuss the best opportunities for non-residents in the state as well as the great opportunity for waterfowl and deer.  There is a lot of great information in this podcast.  If you’ve ever considered hunting in Arkansas, you want to listen to this show. ARKANSAS GAME AND FISH COMMISSIONhttps://www.agfc.comOUT OF STATE HUNTERInstagram -@outofstatehunterALLTERRA ARMSWebsite - https://allterraarms.comInstagram - @allterraarmsMARSUPIAL GEARWebsite - https://www.marsupialgear.com/Instagram - @marsupialgearKODIAK CANVASWebsite - https://www.kodiakcanvas.comInstagram - @kodiakcanvas

COLORADO – A Lot Of Things Are Happening In Colorado – Henry FergusonThis week I have Henry Ferguson from the Colorado Bowhunters Association back on the show to discuss the HOT TOPIC of Colorado.  There are a lot of things happening in Colorado and lot of things on the table.  Henry and I discuss some of those hot issues like Wolves, Mountain Lion and Bobcat Hunting bans, the 2025 Big Game Season Structure and much more.  If you are interested in Colorado or, even better, if you are a hunter, YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO THIS SHOW Henry Ferguson Instagram – @bigchiefwhackabuckColorado Bowhunters Association https://coloradobowhunting.orgInstagram - @coloradobowhuntersassociationColoradans For Responsible Wildlife Managementhttps://savethehuntcolorado.comInstagram – @c.r.w.mHowl For Wildlifehttps://www.howlforwildlife.orgInstagram - @howl_orgPrevious Podcast with Henry Ferguson https://out-of-state-hunter.simplecast.com/episodes/things-could-be-change-in-colorado-henry-fergusonOUT OF STATE HUNTERInstagram -@outofstatehunterALLTERRA ARMSWebsite - https://allterraarms.comInstagram - @allterraarmsMARSUPIAL GEARWebsite - https://www.marsupialgear.com/Instagram - @marsupialgearKODIAK CANVASWebsite - https://www.kodiakcanvas.comInstagram - @kodiakcanvas

The Arizona Big Game Application Process – Chad RykerToday I dive into the complex world of the Arizona Application process for elk and antelope.  Arizona has a tricky system and I discuss it today and toss out a few tips that may help you when applying this year.OUT OF STATE HUNTERInstagram -@outofstatehunterALLTERRA ARMSWebsite - https://allterraarms.comInstagram - @allterraarmsMARSUPIAL GEARWebsite - https://www.marsupialgear.com/Instagram - @marsupialgearKODIAK CANVASWebsite - https://www.kodiakcanvas.comInstagram - @kodiakcanvas

My 2024 Big Game Application Strategy – Chad RykerThis week I run down my 2024 Application Strategy.  This year is a weird one as I have some conflicts in the middle of September and early October.  I had to build a strategy to work around those potential conflicts and still get out to the mountains.  OUT OF STATE HUNTERInstagram -@outofstatehunterALLTERRA ARMSWebsite - https://allterraarms.comInstagram - @allterraarmsMARSUPIAL GEARWebsite - https://www.marsupialgear.com/Instagram - @marsupialgearKODIAK CANVASWebsite - https://www.kodiakcanvas.comInstagram - @kodiakcanvas

A Nice Little Rant and What's Coming Up In 2024Here is to 2024!  Im looking forward to another great year with Out of State Hunter Podcast and hope that I can hit the mark for you, the listeners.  On today’s show I talk about some plans I have for the podcast in 2024 and I get off on a bit of a rant about hunters being engaged with issues that matter most to us.  Give this show a listen and let me know what you think.  I cover a lot in a short show.  OUT OF STATE HUNTERInstagram -@outofstatehunterALLTERRA ARMSWebsite - https://allterraarms.comInstagram - @allterraarmsMARSUPIAL GEARWebsite - https://www.marsupialgear.com/Instagram - @marsupialgearKODIAK CANVASWebsite - https://www.kodiakcanvas.comInstagram - @kodiakcanvas

WYOMING– Major Changes In The Wyoming Elk Draw This week I have Jaden Bales on the show to discuss changes in the elk draw for 2024, Wyoming Game and Fish Department made some significant changes to the price of tags as well as how we apply and draw for elk in 2024.  Jaden is here to clear up what happened and how to navigate the system with the changes.JADEN BALESInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/jadenbales/HUNT WESTInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/huntswest/Website - https://huntwest.net/about PREVIOUS PODCAST WITH JADENWyoming Application Strategy – Jaden Bales - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-state-hunter/id1660832211?i=1000594248638More Wyoming Information – Jaden Bales - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-state-hunter/id1660832211?i=1000607109538 WYOMING GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENTWebsite -https://wgfd.wyo.govInstagram -https://www.instagram.com/wygameandfish/ WYOMING WILDLIFE FEDERATIONInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/wyomingwildlife/Website - https://wyomingwildlife.org/Wyoming Wildlife Federation Articles from Jaden Bales - https://wyomingwildlife.org/author/jadenbales/ OUT OF STATE HUNTERInstagram -@outofstatehunterALLTERRA ARMSWebsite - https://allterraarms.comInstagram - @allterraarmsMARSUPIAL GEARWebsite - https://www.marsupialgear.com/Instagram - @marsupialgearKODIAK CANVASWebsite - https://www.kodiakcanvas.comInstagram - @kodiakcanvas

NEBRASKA – Rules, Regulations & Non-Resident OpportunityThis week I have Greg Wagner, a Communications and Marketing Specialist for Nebraska Game and Parks Commission on the podcast to discuss some of the rules, regulations and what opportunities non-residents have in the state.  Greg and I cover a lot of information and discuss the best opportunities for non-residents in the state as well as the discuss the best way to approach landowners when you are searching for some hunting area. There is a lot of great information in this podcast.  If you’ve ever considered hunting in Nebraska, you want to listen to this show.NEBRASKA GAME AND PARKS COMMISSIONWebsite -https://outdoornebraska.govYouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@NebraskaGameandParksCommissionInstagram -https://www.instagram.com/negameandparks/OUT OF STATE HUNTERInstagram -@outofstatehunterALLTERRA ARMSWebsite - https://allterraarms.comInstagram - @allterraarmsMARSUPIAL GEARWebsite - https://www.marsupialgear.com/Instagram - @marsupialgearKODIAK CANVASWebsite - https://www.kodiakcanvas.comInstagram - @kodiakcanvas

ALASKA – Rules, Regulations & Non-Resident OpportunityThis week I have Will Newberry, a Wildlife Biologist for Alaska Department of Fish and Game on the podcast to discuss some of the rules, regulations and what opportunities non-residents have in the state.  Will and I cover a lot of information and discuss the best opportunities for non-residents in the state as well as the great opportunity for caribou and Sitka blacktail deer. There is a lot of great information in this podcast.  If you’ve ever considered hunting in Alaska, you want to listen to this show.ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME Website -https://www.adfg.alaska.govYouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@alaskafishandgameInstagram -https://www.instagram.com/adfgsoutheast_ak/OUT OF STATE HUNTERInstagram -@outofstatehunterALLTERRA ARMSWebsite - https://allterraarms.comInstagram - @allterraarmsMARSUPIAL GEARWebsite - https://www.marsupialgear.com/Instagram - @marsupialgearKODIAK CANVASWebsite - https://www.kodiakcanvas.comInstagram - @kodiakcanvas

OKLAHOMA – Rules, Regulations & Non-Resident OpportunityThis week I have Spencer Grace, a Game Warden for Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation on the podcast to discuss some of the rules, regulations and what opportunities non-residents have in the state.  Spencer and I cover a lot of information and discuss the best opportunities for non-residents in the state as well as the great opportunity for deer and elk.  There is a lot of great information in this podcast.  If you’ve ever considered hunting in OK, you want to listen to this show. OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION Website -https://www.wildlifedepartment.comYouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@outdooroklahomaodwcInstagram -https://www.instagram.com/okwildlifedept/Facebook – Oklahoma Game Wardens - https://www.facebook.com/OKLAHOMAGAMEWARDENS/ OUT OF STATE HUNTERInstagram -@outofstatehunterALLTERRA ARMSWebsite - https://allterraarms.comInstagram - @allterraarmsMARSUPIAL GEARWebsite - https://www.marsupialgear.com/Instagram - @marsupialgearKODIAK CANVASWebsite - https://www.kodiakcanvas.comInstagram - @kodiakcanvas

PENNSYLVANIA – Rules, Regulations & Non-Resident OpportunityThis week I have Travis Lau, Communications Director for Pennsylvania Game Commission on the podcast to discuss some of the rules, regulations and what opportunities non-residents have in the state.  Travis and I cover a lot of information and discuss the best opportunities for non-residents in the state as well as the great opportunity for pheasants.  There is a lot of great information in this podcast.  If you’ve ever considered hunting in PA, you want to listen to this show.Pennsylvania Game CommissionWebsite www.pgc.pa.govYouTube www.youtube.com/user/PAGameCommissionInstagram www.instagram.com/pagamecomm/Facebook www.facebook.com/PennsylvaniaGameCommissionHuntFishPA licensing platform https://huntfish.pa.gov OUT OF STATE HUNTERInstagram -@outofstatehunter ALLTERRA ARMSWebsite - https://allterraarms.comInstagram - @allterraarms MARSUPIAL GEARWebsite - https://www.marsupialgear.com/Instagram - @marsupialgear KODIAK CANVASWebsite - https://www.kodiakcanvas.comInstagram - @kodiakcanvas

MISSOURI – Rules, Regulations & Non-Resident OpportunityThis week I have Justin McGuire from Missouri Department of Conservation on the podcast to discuss some of the rules, regulations and what opportunities non-residents have in the state.  Justin and I cover a lot of information and discuss the best opportunities for non-residents in the state as well as the deer population and the three million acres of public land.  There is a lot of great information in this podcast.  If you’ve ever considered hunting in Missouri, you want to listen to this show.MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION WEBSITE – https://mdc.mo.govINSTAGRAM – @moconservationVETERAN BENEFITS - https://mdc.mo.gov/permits/veteran-benefits OUT OF STATE HUNTERInstagram -@outofstatehunterALLTERRA ARMSWebsite - https://allterraarms.comInstagram - @allterraarmsMARSUPIAL GEARWebsite - https://www.marsupialgear.com/Instagram - @marsupialgearKODIAK CANVASWebsite - https://www.kodiakcanvas.comInstagram - @kodiakcanvas

SOUTH DAKOTA – Rules, Regulations & Non-Resident OpportunityThis week I have Nick Harrington, Communications Manager for South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks on the podcast to discuss some of the rules, regulations and what opportunities non-residents have in the state.  Nick and I cover a lot of information and discuss the best opportunities for non-residents in the state as well as the great opportunity for pheasants.  There is a lot of great information in this podcast.  If you’ve ever considered hunting in South Dakota, you want to listen to this show.SOUTH DAKOTA GAME, FISH AND PARKS WEBSITE – https://gfp.sd.govINSTAGRAM – @sdgamefishparks OUT OF STATE HUNTERInstagram -@outofstatehunterALLTERRA ARMSWebsite - https://allterraarms.comInstagram - @allterraarmsMARSUPIAL GEARWebsite - https://www.marsupialgear.com/Instagram - @marsupialgearKODIAK CANVASWebsite - https://www.kodiakcanvas.comInstagram - @kodiakcanvas

OHIO– Rules, Regulations & Non-Resident OpportunityThis week I have Leighland Arehart, Law Enforcement Program Administrator, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife on the podcast to discuss some of the rules, regulations and what opportunities non-residents have in the state.  Leighland and I cover a lot of great information about the state of Ohio, we touch on the opportunities available and dive into the OLHAP or the Ohio Landowner-Hunter Access Partnership and how that works.  We talk over the counter opportunities and important licensing requirements that you need to know before you go.  Ohio has some great opportunities for out of staters and deserves to be looked at, especially for trophy quality whitetail deer.OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCESWEBSITE – https://ohiodnr.gov/INSTAGRAM – @ohiodnrApple Store App - HuntFish OHAndroid App - HuntFish OH OUT OF STATE HUNTERInstagram -@outofstatehunterALLTERRA ARMSWebiste - https://allterraarms.comInstagram - @allterraarmsKODIAK CANVASWebsite - https://www.kodiakcanvas.comInstagram - @kodiakcanvas

Out of State Hunter Q & A Show – Chad RykerThis week I answer some listener questions like, what am I doing to get prepared for season, what are some commonalities between states, the top 3 things to research when going to a new state and the next few states coming up.  I also give a few updates on my hunts and some upcoming events for Out of State Hunter.  Thanks for listening!OUT OF STATE HUNTERInstagram -@outofstatehunterALLTERRA ARMSWebiste - https://allterraarms.comInstagram - @allterraarmsKODIAK CANVASWebsite - https://www.kodiakcanvas.comInstagram - @kodiakcanvas

Kentucky – Rules, Regulations & Non-Resident OpportunityThis week I have Brian Clark, Deputy Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources on the podcast to discuss some of the rules, regulations and what opportunities non-residents have in the state.  Brian and I cover a lot of information and discuss the best opportunities for non-residents in the state as well as the reintroduction of elk into Kentucky which is a fascinating story that I plan to dig deeper into in another episode.  There is a lot of great information in this podcast.  If you’ve ever considered hunting in Kentucky, you want to listen to this show.KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES WEBSITE – https://fw.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspxINSTAGRAM – @kyfishwildlife OUT OF STATE HUNTERInstagram -@outofstatehunter ALLTERRA ARMSWebiste - https://allterraarms.comInstagram - @allterraarmsKODIAK CANVASWebsite - https://www.kodiakcanvas.comInstagram - @kodiakcanvas

North Dakota – Cayla Bendal and Brian HosekThis week I have Cayla Bendal and Brian Hosek from North Dakota Game and Fish Department on the podcast to discuss some of the rules, regulations and what opportunities non-residents have in the state.  Cayla, Brian, and I cover a lot of information and discuss the best opportunities for non-residents.  There is a lot of great information in this podcast.  If you’ve ever considered hunting in North Dakota, you want to listen to this show.NORTH DAKOTA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENTInstagram – @ndgameandfishWebsite – https://gf.nd.govOUT OF STATE HUNTERInstagram -@outofstatehunterALLTERRA ARMSWebiste - https://allterraarms.comInstagram - @allterraarmsKODIAK CANVASUse the code Rookies and Save 15% off any Kodiak Canvas brand items on the websitehttps://www.kodiakcanvas.comInstagram - @kodiakcanvas