TOPICS DISCUSSED:6:00- Justin’s background of growing up in the wilderness. He tells a few stories of his childhood of living in a tent for a year and the incredible experiences he had in the wild.16:04- How he got involved with predator management and why he is spreading the word of wolf management for the future of the wilderness and our wildlife.19:14- The reintroduction of wolves in the West. Justin shares some interesting facts and misconceptions out there about wolves like habitat, mating, behavior, and travel patterns that has created an overabundance of wolves.28:28- Negative impacts of wolf growth that hunters and non-hunters need to know.42:27- Justin’s advice to states who are considering reintroducing wolves to the wild and some history behind why the wolf population was wiped out to begin with and why managing the species is so important today.51:00- Effects wolves have on other predators.01:01:44- The F4WM Program. Justin shares what the Foundation For Wildlife Management program and membership consists of and how it all involves getting involved with conservation.RELATED ARTICLES & WEBSITES:Wolf Ecology & BehaviorYellowstone National Park Wolf Restoration
1:05- Podcast start and thanks to the sponsors. - http://www.hhasports.com3:07- Intro Scott Bakken of HHA Sports and Heather Knight of Pope and Young Brandon gives an overview of what will be discussed on the podcast including the Pope and Young Rendezvous and Adventure Race coming up June 8-10th in Poynette, Wisconsin. - https://www.pope-young.org/rendezvous/default.asp5:36- HHA update. Scott talks about 2018 so far for HHA with sales and trade shows and how busy this year has been. He also talks about the and the Virtus Arrow Rest and Tetra Sight that have been very popular.8:54- Scott talks about the different archery challenges he has done so far this year including Total Archery Challenge in San Antonio and the Western Trail Shoot in Redding California. He talks about how different the Western Trail shoot was from any other challenge he has done so far.11:42- Scott talks about going pig hunting in Texas and having a run-in with a rattlesnake. He also talks more about the Western Trail shoot and Redding and how he had to stay aware of arrows flying in all different directions.18:38- Heather talks about what’s new with Pope and Young Club this year and discusses the Rendezvous and the upcoming convention. They also talk about the Adventure Race at the Rendezvous in Wisconsin Friday June 8th.25:10- Brandon talks about the only time he has been in Wisconsin where he went to buy a Harley and then the crazy adventure he went on to get home, driving through Nebraska with the crazy heat and tornadoes.29:34- The group discusses more about the adventure race. They talk about the specifics of the race and how it is similar to a Train To Hunt event but a scaled-down version and how it prepares you for bigger races. They also talk about how they based the race to be more about your shooting so the better you shoot the better you end up in the rankings as opposed to how fast you are like many other races. They also talk about the winner of the men and women’s group getting a free entry for a Train To Hunt event either this year or next.38:42- Heather talks about the pre-registration being extended to June 1st and the discounts and prizes that they are giving away as well as Wilderness Athlete products and more.40:54- Heather talks about all the sponsors that are involved in the rendezvous this year including Train To Hunt, HHA, Kuiu, She also talks about where to register for the rendezvous and how to get signed up. - https://pope-young.org/rendezvous/registration_step_1.asp42:26- Heather discusses some of the other stuff going on after the Adventure Race including live entertainment, the film festival, a kid's camp and a bowfishing frenzy. Heather also talks about the different vendors that will be at the vendor's booth including HHA. Scott talks about how awesome it is to get your hands on all the new gear for 2018 at the vendor's booth45:13- Wrapping up and where to find out more about pope and young and HHA. The three also make a bet about the Adventure race with the loser having to wear a tutu.
Joining us for the 3rd podcast in our Alaska series is native Alaskan, Founder of Mission_Alaska and Advisory Committee Member of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Austin Manelick. Austin's passion for the outdoors and conservation is very evident in everything that he does in his life. After growing up hunting with his father, Austin eventually went to Penn State but Alaska was always calling him home. He returned upon graduation and immediately found his path as an outdoor cameraman for many television shows. Austin shares some epic hunts, talks about the amazing role-models he has had in his life, and the importance of keeping Alaska the way we found it, as the Last Frontier.
TOPICS DISCUSSED & RELATED WEBSITES:Major League BowhunterMLB CrewBrandon’s 1st website- OK WhitetailsBrandon AdamsInstagram I Facebook
TOPICS DISCUSSED & RELATED WEBSITES:David Beronio BackgroundOutback OutdoorsSage Creek Outfitters2 Close 4 Comfort2 Close 4 Comfort 2.0Train To HuntInitial AscentWilderness AthleteDavid Beronio on Instagram
TOPICS DISCUSSED & RELATED WEBSITES:Buck CommanderBuck Commander: Meet The BuckmenLuke Bryan’s Reaction When He Smokes a Big BuckAlabama Turkey Hunting With Mikey Miller The Turkey KillerBuck Commander: Learn More About HHAGutting & Quartering VS Gutless MethodWhitetail VS Mule Deer Taste TestBowhunting: Pre-Season Practice TipsSocial Media- Facebook I Instagram I Grant Taylor
TOPICS DISCUSSED:-Robby’s life growing up in SE Idaho, hitting a few bumps along the way & then finding the right path-How he got involved with Rokslide-Why hunting mule deer became his passion-Hunting in the 70’s and the differences between today-Robb’s involvement with fitness and personal training-How he is helping determine the age of your buck-Why satisfaction, hope & faith have been his balance in lifeRELATED ARTICLES & WEBSITES:RokslideThe Rok BlogCementum AgingHow Old Is Your Buck?We Scout 4 URemembering Legendary Bowhunter Dwight SchuhHunting Big Mule Deer: How To Take The Best Buck Of Your Life
TOPICS DISCUSSED:-The National Deer Alliance and the organizations involved-The 4 pillars of WTU- Education, Habitat Enhancement, Shooting Sports & Preserving the hunting tradition-The Youth Programs WTU has for archery & rifle shooting-The Deer Hunter Guideline & Deer Hunting Management information they are teaching-The Kids on Target Program-Membership and Events-Some Wisconsin hunting history & traditions-The food plots & apple tree plots WTU is involved inRELATED ARTICLES & WEBSITES:Whitetails Unlimited I National Deer Alliance I Quality Deer Management Association IMule Deer FoundationS3DA- 3-D Archery For YouthNASP Archery4H Shooting SportsImproving Your Hunting Area With Apple TreesNo Child Left IndoorsWTU Membership & Events
TOPICS DISCUSSED:-Tim’s recent crossroads he has had to face of branching out from just a solo hunter-Stacking priorities- why being a family man is so important to him-What feeling moments more than just experiencing them means to Tim-The tools Tim uses to balance the extremes in his life-What the numbers 9682 mean to him-His recent doll sheep experience-The art of filming hunts and what it entails-Advice on how to overcome adversity after being in the public eye-What’s coming up for 2019- what branching out from just solo hunter means-Why timing in life means everythingRELATED ARTICLES & WEBSITES:SOLO HNTR TV & BrandTim Burnett The Man & HunterSOLO HNTR YouTube#PublicLandRanchRemi Warren & Hunt To EatAustin Manelick & Mission Alaska
TOPICS DISCUSSED:-Field Craft Survival & how Mike glover has been a role model to Drew-The mission of Wild Land Hunter-Brown bear hunting in Alaska-Struggles of getting out of the military & adjusting to civilian life.-The “drop-in” hunt Drew wants to plan in Alaska-Parachute hunting-A day in the life of an Army rucker-Applying physical & mental toughness from the army to hunting-Recovering from a broken back & going on to stay in the army and become stronger than ever-Advice to others who have left the militaryRELATED ARTICLES & WEBSITES:Field Craft SurvivalHunt Alaska: An Experience Of A LifetimeRandy Newberg Gets Creative To Hunt Landlocked Public LandOperation HHA USAGold Star ChildrenThe HD Hogan FoundationBest Military Transition Programs
TOPICS DISCUSSED:-The Break- How it came about and why Derek wanted to share his journey with others.-The important business lessons Derek learned including the value of relationships in business.-The Break team- who else is involved in the making of The Break.-How Derek separated himself from the rest and taught himself how to film and edit.-Some of the struggles Derek experienced along the way.-Hunting mountain lions in Colorado.-Derek’s advice to others trying to get into the industry.RELATED ARTICLES & WEBSITES:Hunt The BreakArchery Trade AssociationHunt The Break TeamHunt The Break PodcastPursuit Channel- The BreakHunting With HeroesHunt The Break on the Web I Facebook I Instagram I Twitter I YouTube
TOPICS DISCUSSED:-Growing up with a passion to pursue hunting.-Melissa’s involvement with pole vaulting growing up.-Winchester Deadly Passion- how it came about and her background in video production.-Melissa’s lion hunt backlash, how far it went with threats and the police getting involved and how she was able to overcome it all.-Staying diversified in today’s media world.-Some struggles Melissa has faced in the industry.-The changes Melissa has seen over the years in the industry and if she thinks it is for the better.-Melissa’s thoughts on crossbow hunting.-Her favorite episodes and favorite story of calling in a black bear to 18 yards.-How she finds focus when calling in bears to make the shot.-Taxidermy and the passion she has for it.RELATED ARTICLES & WEBSITES:About Melissa BachmanMelissa Bachman & The Lion ControversyWinchester Deadly PassionPredator Calling Black BearsMelissa Bachman Partners With DSG OuterwearThe American Woman Shooter
TOPICS DISCUSSED:-How Phone Skope was born and why Cheston wanted to create a digiskope for phones-How Phone Skope is helping microbiology-The challenges of keeping up with ever changing technology-The Lollipop- Phone Skope’s universal phone case-How how to use Phone Skope with dual lenses like the iPhone-Why knowing your equipment is so important-How much of a difference digiscoping has made on the industry-How Sportsman’s Warehouse changed Phone Skope’s future-Cheston’s advice to entrepreneurs-Phone Skope’s sister company, Utah Hydrographics, and all the awesome things they are doing with Teflon coding and camouflage dipping-Some of the cool new products Phone Skope has helped create like the Ice-olate Cooler Tray & Pyro PuttyRELATED ARTICLES & WEBSITES:Introducing Phone SkopePhone Skope- A Game ChangerPhone Skope For Microbiology & Medical NeedsThe Lollipop Universal Phone CaseDigiscoping 101Utah HydrographicsIce-olate Cooler TrayPyro PuttyPhone Skope- Instagram & Facebook - Cheston Davis- Instagram
This week, we are joined by Wildlife Biologist, Taxidermist & Director of Conservation at QDMA (Quality Deer Management Association), Kip Adams. Kip has been with QDMA for over 16 years and is a wealth of knowledge about everything deer.
TOPICS DISCUSSED:-How Kip fell in love with the outdoors and why his childhood dream was to be a wildlife biologist.-Shed Hunting- what a shed can tell you about the animal.-Why deer shed their antlers and why deer get velvet.-Food plots- why they are so important for animals.-Food plots East vs West- the differences between the two.-Scent Covers- How much is too much?-Camouflage- Is it really necessary to wear when hunting?-The studies that are being done to see what colors deer can see and how far.-QDMA’s adult Field to Fork program & the kids Rack Pack program.-The 5 stages for non-hunters to be conservationists.RELATED ARTICLES & WEBSITES:6 Things You Can Learn From A ShedWhat Determines A Bucks Antler Color?How To Access Your Deer Stand Undetected33 Fascinating Findings From Deer ResearchThe Hunter’s Guide To Deer VisionField To Fork ProgramRacK Pack ProgramQDMA on the WEB I FACEBOOK I INSTAGRAM
TOPICS DISCUSSED:-Outdoors Allie- What her brand is all about and how she got into the outdoors later in life.-Pursuing a career in medicine and then realizing she was meant to pursue something outdoors instead.-How she got into hunting- the answer is a little different than most.-Her involvement with First Light and what she learned form her time there.-East Coast whitetail hunting- the experience that she loves.-Allie’s recommendations on what to wear in certain hunting conditions.-Why practicing shooting in your hunting gear is a game changer.-What Allie learned from living out of a travel trailer and traveling the lower 48 for 5 months.-Worn & Weathered- Allie’s new company. How it came about and what they are doing.RELATED ARTICLES & WEBSITES:Outdoors Allie: My Bowhunting StoryAllie’s Mule DeerWorn And Weathered- Outdoors Apparel & LifestyleOutdoors Allie Youtube ChannelOutdoors Allie Instagram
TOPICS DISCUSSED:-Jennifer’s background. How she got to where she is now and living just two houses down from where she grew up.-Biggest obstacles Jennifer had to overcome in her journey to become a magazine editor.-Jennifer’s passion for wanting to attract hunters and non-hunters to Adventuress Magazine covering a wide range of topics from hunting & fishing to gathering and general outdoor activities.-The upcoming youth issue Jennifer is excited about.-Why finding genuine strong women to be role models is so important to her.-Chaga, Chaga, Chaga. The unique article featuring how to harvest chaga mushrooms.-The upcoming issue of Adventuress Magazine on Ice fishing/pike spearing.-How she selects the women she does for the magazine & how to nominate yourself or another inspiring woman.-The story of her “1st bow kill”, her 1st experience bowhunting turkeys in a tree stand & some info on dutch oven cooking.RELATED ARTICLES & WEBSITES:Adventuress MagazineBe The AdventuressBrooke Wright- Eye To Eye With A Gator - Pages 18-27Chaga. Chaga. Chaga - Pages 40-45Dutch Oven CookingSubmit photos, article ideas here & send any inspiring stories & women to inspire@betheadventuress.com
TOPICS DISCUSSED:-Jason’s background and how his path led him to Takedown Eventures.-The moment in the outdoors that changed Jason’s life.-Takedown Nation. What the Takedown model is based on and why Jason’s mission to Educate, Excite & Empower America is so important to him.-The different eventures Takedown offers and the different events they are putting on.-The reality of how many American’s actually experience everything the outdoors has to offer and why Jason is changing that.-The different team building exercises they are doing to better companies and employees.-Jason’s suggestions to others to educate and reach more non-hunters and why his mission is not to create hunters but to educate others about hunting and the outdoors.RELATED ARTICLES & WEBSITES:Takedown EventuresWhy Eventures?What is it all about?
TOPICS DISCUSSED:-Jeff’s relationship with Initial Ascent & the custom built backup they made for his camera gear.-Jeff’s company Built 4 The Hunt, what it is and what they are doing in the hunting & fitness world.-Built 4 the Hunt Body Transformation Challenge- what it is, the prizes that will be given away and when the next one is.-The mental & physical aspect of training & hunting.-When to shoot- first legal bull or not?-Some of their favorite hunting stories.-Jeff’s passion for photography & filming his own hunts.RELATED ARTICLES & WEBSITES:Built 4 The HuntBody Transformation ChallengeInitial AscentHealthy Recipes & Healthy Wild Game RecipesNutrition TipsTraining TipsTanya Davis - The band that was playing during the podcastHuntFit MediaSocial Media - Jeff Moran l Built 4 The Hunt
TOPICS DISCUSSED:-The recent commercial Aaron was featured in for Rocky Mountain Health Plans Produced by the Roos Brothers.-How Aaron got started in dog sledding over 20 years ago and why he calls his team Red & White.-Skijoring- What it is and the different types of skijoring there are out there.-The things you have to be aware of like weather and environment when dog sledding.-The different types of trails there are & how he trails for them.-The difference between dog sledding & skijoring.-Biggest obstacles you have to overcome in dog sledding.-How the lineup is chosen for a race.-The difference between the various types of dogs & why certain breeds work for certain climates better than others.-The deep connection he has with his dogs and why each of the 30-40 dogs he has had hold a special place in his heart.-Some of the craziest adventures he has had and what goes into building the perfect team.-Aaron’s 2 year plan to compete internationally.RELATED ARTICLES & WEBSITES:Life On The Western Slope- The Redstone PackWinter Dog Sledding In Western ColoradoMush Ado About Dog SleddingMushing TerminologyRocky Mountain Dog Sled ClubColorado Mountain MushersSled Dog Central
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Awesome podcast that places a positive spin on getting into the outdoors any way you can. The guests are always great and Brandon does an excellent job at directing the conversation and still making the podcast flow.