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An Alaska-based podcast that touches on a little bit of everything outdoors related. Fitness, nutrition, hunting, fishing, backpacking, skiing and the list goes on and on. Whatever gets you outdoors we want to talk about it. Rough around the edges and bru

Gary Weaver, and Christian Oathout


    • Oct 28, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 22m AVG DURATION
    • 49 EPISODES


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    STOP THE CHAFE: GET SALTY BRITCHES!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 70:00


    This episode Salty Hunter Podcast I have Amy from Salty Britches. Amy's company started out of and necessity for her kid to be able to swim in salt water and not get so irritated that it made him miserable. After realizing that she had come up with a solution to a big problem she started Salty Britches. She started it right out of her kitchen and has exploded ever since. Now Salty Britches is found across the country at ultra-marathon races, triathlons, several groups in the military, and in the backpacks of some serious backcountry hunters. I had a wonderful time talking with Amy about her product and how it got started, and when it comes to being surrounded by good people, she's the definition. This conversation is for anybody. Anybody that has any aspiration to do something hard, start a business, or just do right for the world and see where it gets you. I'm not paid or endorsed by Salty Britches, but I can promise you that it will be in my backpack on every adventure that I take from here on out. Thank you all for listening, I love every damn one of them. Here's to the hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    STAY SALTY WITH REDMOND REAL SALT

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 67:00


    Today on Salty Hunter Podcast I sit down with Darryl Bosshardt from Redmond Real Salt. I was turned on to Redmond Real Salt about a year ago, and after using their products I will never go back to normal table salt. This episode takes a deep dive into the history, geology, archaeology, and nerdiness of how Redmond gets their salt onto your table. I had no idea what this episode would entail, but Darryl's passion and knowledge of his local area and where the salt comes from is fascinating. Darryl explains how the salt gets from the earth and into the shaker bottles you see on your table. We talk about how his salt made its way into the ultramarathon world, and how that lead into his electrolyte supplement company. Darryl compares the ingredients of other “natural” salts and their processes to get it onto your table. This episode is one that I'm sure you will enjoy listening to. Thank you all for listening, I love every damn one of you. Here's to the hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    TOUGH AS HELL: SAGEBRUSH DRY GEAR

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 51:43


    On this episode of the Salty Hunter Podcast, I sit down with John from Sagebrush Dry Gear. Sagebrush started in Dillon, MT and made its way up to Kake, Alaska where the original owners said that they wanted to move somewhere that didn't have a stop light. John bought the business and has taken over all operations for the company. He is continuing to hand-sew and handcraft dry bags that will last you a lifetime. John goes into the history of the company, how the bags are made, and explains how radiofrequency welding works. These bags are tough as hell and if you manage to break one these guys will repair it for you. It's my personal philosophy to buy once, then cry once, so I will be getting one of their dry bags in the very near future. I enjoyed the hell out of this conversation and I'm sure you will too. Thank you all for listening, I love every damn one of you. Here's to the hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    DOCTOR OF FISHES: STEPHEN KLOBUCAR

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 69:39


    This episode of the Salty Hunter Podcast I have a sit-down with Stephen Klobucar. Stephen is a fisheries ecologist. He studies fish in the North Slope (way the hell up there) and similarly to me, fisheries are what brought him to Alaska. This guy knows how to adventure up here; everything from float sheep hunts to bird hunting with sled dogs above the Arctic Circle. Stephen's love for the outdoors drives him back to AK, along with the lucky streak he's hit drawing tags up here. Dude's got a horseshoe up his ass. Nonetheless, he makes it a point to make an adventure happen. Everything from studying fish in the Arctic, hunting moose with his dad, floating out a sheep, to training his bird dogs Stephen makes the backcountry his playground. I'll let him tell you his next adventure. Thank you all for listening. I love every damn one of you. Here's to the hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    XOSKIN: SEAMLESS

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 51:50


    This episode Salty Hunter Podcast I have Kroy from XOSkin. XOSkin has revolutionized the workout fabric. From their socks to their compression shorts, they have literally changed the game. Their patented designs and fabrics, in my opinion, will be your favorite thing to workout in. It doesn't matter the activity. You could be ultrarunning, doing your metcon, mountain biking, backpacking, or hunting, XOSkin will work for you. I will be continuing to use these same products throughout the winter while I'm backcountry skiing, hunting, classic and cross-country skiing. I don't see a downside and I don't foresee having any issues doing any activity you could imagine. I used this gear for the long runs leading up to my 58 miler and used the same pair of socks and shorts for my long run. No blisters. No chafing. This stuff is magic. They go with me everywhere and I am using them at work as well. I cant recommend this company enough. I want to thank Kroy for coming on. I look forward to everything that XOSkin has to offer in the future. Thank you all for listening. I love every damn one of you. Here's to the hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    SALTY HUTNER SOLO #2: 58 MILER RECAP

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 31:25


    This episode of the Salty Hunter Podcast I recap my 58 miler. This run signified more than just a run. It was more than just a long day in the mountains and on the trail. This was a statement. This was the affirmation that I am on the right track; and doing the hard right is better than the easy left. I won't quit vs I don't quit is a thought that popped into my head some time ago. It's insight into the character of a person. If you give someone a task, or a goal to accomplish that seems reasonable, that person could easily tell you “I won't quit”. That no quit attitude ends when the task or goal is completed. Their personal accountability, motivation, and incentive for accomplishment is gone. When you give someone that is driven a task, they look at you and say “I DON'T quit”. That speaks magnitudes more about their character. This tells you the fragility of their egos will not get in the way of what needs to be done. They are the one warrior Heraclitus quotes. This thought crept into my mind at mile 36.8. After I found out I was tacking on an extra 6 miles I was demoralized. Then I remembered: I DON'T QUIT. I changed my thought process from “I won't quit on this run” to “I don't quit. Ever.” I'm not going to blow smoke up your ass and tell you these words gave me superpowers and I ran the next 21 miles at break-neck speeds. It was still a grind. But I will tell you those words tempered my thoughts and planted a new seed. This seed has already sprung and begun to grow. Wait ‘til you see what I do next. Thank you all for listening. I love every damn one of you. Here's to the hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    MOUNTAIN MAN: CHARLIE ESS

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 120:24


    On this episode of the Salty Hunter Podcast I am honored to be speaking with Mr. Charlie Ess. Charlie has done a little bit of everything. Wanting to be a mountain man in the North country brought him to Alaska where he found himself wearing many hats. Commercial fisherman, hunting guide, trapper, writer, film-maker just to name a few. Not long ago he made his own bow under the mentorship of a local bowyer. He now spends his time shooting his bow and hunting the land right outside his home. This was a fascinating story to hear, It has a little bit of everything from boat building in Homer to commercial fishing in the Bering Sea to trapping in the Arctic during the winter. Charlie will be coming back on. He has probably forgotten more than I will ever know. I am honored to call him a friend. As always, thank you all for listening. I love every damn one of you. Here's to the hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    SALTY HUNTER SOLO #1: THE UGLY SIDE OF HUNTING

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 29:43


    This episode of the Salty Hunter Podcast I sit down with me, myself, and I recapping the spring bear season (yes, I know it's August), but to be honest with you I wasn't sure I wanted to publish this. Although I have been called many things in my life dishonest is not one of them. So here is the story. Unabridged, unchanged and you hear it straight from me. This story does not have a happy ending. It does not bring hunting into a good light. But it does let you know of the type of person I am and continue striving to be. Around the hunting industry you hear buzzwords like ethical, moral, lethal and the list goes on and on and on. In this story you will hear words like: greedy, regret, ego and “what the fuck am I doing?”. This is the true story about my spring hunting season. It was heartbreaking, frustrating, and making me question whether I want to hunt with a recurve ever again. Thank you all for listening. I love every damn one of you. Here's to the hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    HYBRID ATHLETE: MARK BOTTENHORN

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 60:34


    This episode of the Salty Hunter Podcast we have Mr. Mark Bottenhorn. Mark regards himself as a hybrid athlete, meaning he isn't just about endurance. He competes in powerlifting competitions and runs 100-mile races in the same year. He's scientific in his approach to whatever competition he's training for. We talk about the differences in the ultra-running community vs the marathon community, the mental side of running further than the marathon distances, your demons on the trail, strength training during your training cycles, diet during training, being a hybrid athlete, the list goes on and on and on. This guy is an encyclopedia of information when it comes to training and fitness. Listen to this podcast, LEARN from it. Learn how you can make it yours. Take away what you need to and implement it in your daily routine. As always, thank you all for listening. I love every damn one of you. Here's to the hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    FROM CHICAGO TO WILDERNESS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 91:16


    This episode of the Salty Hunter Podcast we have my good friend Jeremy. Jeremy is transplant from the lower 48 coming from the mean streets of Chicago. Jeremy moved up here following a job, chasing a dream, following the pull to leave a concrete jungle and explore the wilderness. He moved up here with no real plan, and much like myself fell in love with everything Alaska has to offer. Jeremy has since become a self-sufficient hunter and fisherman. In his short time here, he has quite the resume built up. I'm sure he will be adding to that resume this fall. This episode is not just about a guy that moved here form the lower 48. Its about a guy that took a chance and is making things happen. Living the dream he set out to find. Taking a chance. And acting on instinct. I respect the hell out of his drive. Its easy for people to say, “must be nice”. “Must be nice to live in a state where you can hunt and fish all the time.” “Must be nice to be able to get out of town every weekend.” “Must be nice to be able to just up and move everything.” I'm here to tell you that it is nice. And it takes a lot of fucking work to get it done. Thank you all for listening. I love every damn one of you.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    JUSTIN ANDREAS: BIGHORN 100 MILE ULTRA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 72:23


    Today we have a chat with Justin Andreas. Justin began running in 2018 finishing a half-marathon. Little did he know that he would expand that to doing a couple 100-mile races in less than 4 years. The Bighorn 100 is nothing to scoff at. Crazy elevation gain, rugged mountains, technical trail running, stupid hot and frigid cold all rolled into a 100-mile suffer fest. Justin endured it all and finished with a smile on his face. We talk gear, training, diet, running to be a better hunter and hunting to fuel the run. But what I really enjoyed was him sharing his in-race strategies at the aid stations, how he thought about his gear drops and what he needed from his team at the aid stations. I have not managed to nail down how I will fuel myself on my next long run, but his insights are pushing me in the right direction. To add a little bit more excitement to the day, his wife completed her first ultra in the same mountains on the same day! I appreciated having Justin on, and with his move to Alaska coming up soon I imagine we will be hearing from him very soon. Thank you all for listening, I love every damn one of you. Here's to the hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    AK FREEDIVER: CHRIS POLLACK

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 71:39


    If you can't hear the enthusiasm in my voice in this episode, get your ears checked. Strap in for Chris Pollack; spearfisherman from Seldovia, AK. Seldovia is a sleepy little town across Kachemak Bay from the Homer Spit. Chris and his family live there full-time; diving, spearfishing, hunting, and catching monster halibut from human powered boats. These guys are the real deal when it comes to freediving and spearfishing in cold water. We talk gear, recipes, underwater photography, halibut attacking your spear, giant sea lions, human powered fishing tournaments and different ways to train your body for freediving. I loved every second of this podcast and Chris doesn't know it yet, but he's coming back on the podcast after my first experience in the water. You guys are going to enjoy the hell out of this one. I did. Thank you all for listening, I love every damn one of you. Here's to the hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    CRAIG VAN ARSDALE: HUNTING FOR ADVENTURE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 60:09


    Welcome back to the Salty Hunter Podcast. Today we have Craig Van Arsdale, a die-hard hunter who has recently moved to Alaska. Craig moved to Alaska from Eastern Washington to start chasing his hunting adventures up here. In the meantime, Craig has spent time in Kazakhstan and the Caucasus Mountains of Russia chasing ibex. International hunting does not typically fascinate me, but chasing and Altai Argali in Mongolia, and a Marco Polo Sheep in Tajikistan are my top two hunts that I would leave North America for. Craig was chasing ibex in Asia and racking up many adventures along the way; mainly logistical nightmares turning into funny stories and wacky experiences. Craig's done everything from being an electrician, to becoming an investor to give himself more free time to hunt. Roll in that he's a hell of a photographer and you can see why Craig has no problem finding adventure. You guys are going to enjoy this episode, I enjoyed the hell out of this interview. Thank you all for listening, I love every damn I'm one of you. Here's to the hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    AARON STACY: ROUND 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 104:01


    This episode of the Salty Hunter Podcast we have Aaron Stacy of Primal Run Coaching on for round 3. Aaron is gracious enough to come on the show and pass along some more of his wisdom. We talk about gear, time management, diet, cross-training and other aspects of being an endurance athlete; like how important it is to have your family in your corner supporting what you do. We also talk about a fundraiser that he is helping with. Aaron is running the Pine to Palm 100 Mile Endurance Run and will be running for Wild Souls Ranch, located just outside of his hometown. Wild Souls Ranch is dedicated to helping at-risk youth; showing them their full potential through hard work, working with their hands, maintaining a farm, learning to communicate, and discovering strength in themselves. Consider donating, all of the money goes to a scholarship fund for these kids. They have a goal of $3,000 and they are on their way to making it happen. Be a part of the solution. Thank you all for listening. I love every damn one of you. Here's to the hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    NEIL BROWN: UNTIL NEXT TIME

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 108:25


    This episode of the Salty Hunter Podcast I am joined by one of my best friends and hunting partner Neil. Neil has been on the show several times, but on this one we let the good times roll. He's still active duty Army and getting stationed back in the lower 48, but will be back soon for more hunting adventures. Losing a hunting partner or someone that just has the FILGO attitude can leave a hole in your plans. But I am confident he will be back and we will be making a hell of a lot more memories. Thank you all for listening. I love every damn one of you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    TANA GRENDA: BADASS WOMAN OF THE NORTH

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 78:52


    On this episode of the Salty Hunter Podcast, we have Tana Grenda, badass woman of the North. Tana lives in King Salmon way West of Anchorage. She is the mother of 6 kids, owns her own business, hosts a podcast, and is one of the more successful hunters I have had the pleasure of meeting. We touch on her bear hunt that got pretty damn western last year, her nearly world record caribou and archery moose hunt. She has been on a hot streak, and frankly, I'm jealous. We also touch on mountain fitness, ultra-running (of course), nutrition, living in the bush, her ruck challenge, hiking with the right muscles and getting your mind right for training. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation. A million thanks to Tana for coming on. Good luck this season. Thank you all for listening. I love every damn one of you. Here's to the hunt.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    JEFF LUND: A MISERABLE PARADISE

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 91:30


    This episode of the Salty Hunter Podcast we have Jeff Lund; host of the Mediocre Alaskan Podcast but it is anything but mediocre. Jeff is a writer, teacher, hunter, and fanatical steelhead fisherman from Ketchikan. I have a deep fascination with southeast AK and must admit that if I were to live anywhere else in the state it would be in Jeff's neck of the woods. We talk photography, touch on his book and other articles he's writing, gear in the backcountry, being realistic about hunting out of state, handing off tags if you cant hunt that year, WSA 21-01 (I get a little heated), and anecdotal stories in wildlife management. You can find Jeff's book A Miserable Paradise on Amazon, and a few bookstores here in town. I've read it, loved it, and I'm sure you will too. Thank you all for listening. We love every damn one of you. Here's to the hunt.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    TC WORLEY: ADVENTURES BEHIND THE LENS

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 130:20


    On this episode of the Salty Hunter Podcast, we have TC Worley. TC is a photographer and videographer that has worked on many outstanding outdoor films. After exchanging pleasantries, we talk about his adventures on Adak, his adventures above the Arctic Circle, and his love of traditional archery. A lot of this conversation has to do with photography. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned photographer this episode will have information that you can find useful. We also touch on different hunting stories from our respective parts of the continent, rogue waves, and public land. He talks a little on his upcoming projects and the team he is currently working with. TC is an avid outdoorsman, photographer, and true conservationist. I enjoyed the hell out of this conversation, and I think you will too. Thank you all for listening, I love every damn one of you.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ROSS HILLIER: NOMAD STRENGTH

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 64:37


    This episode the Salty Hunter Podcast we have Ross Hillier of Nomad Strength. Ross is a strength and health coach living in the Boise area. He dubs himself an "adult-onset hunter” and has a love for traditional archery. This conversation goes down many pathways, but the underlying message is a love for the outdoors and how fitness plays into it. His journey to get where he is today has its own twists and turns and I'm excited to see how his new onset obsession of hunting will shape his own training. We also touch on ultrarunning and the meditative side of being with yourself for hours. Lots of good information coming at you in this episode. Thank you all for listening. I love every damn one of you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    DAVID FORT: ALASKAN AT HEART

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 88:53


    On this episode of the Salty Hunter Podcast we have David Fort. David is a lifelong hunter from South Carolina who decided to make the permanent switch to becoming an Alaskan resident. David has spent the last few years out west hunting in South Dakota and jumped on the opportunity to be stationed in Alaska. During his tour of duty, he fell in love with the last frontier. He hunted caribou, sheep, and fished every river within driving distance. David is currently stationed back in South Dakota but will be making yearly trips back to Alaska to hunt. He is a dedicated hunter, CrossFit coach, has the urge to shoot a recurve and try an ultramarathon. He is my people. Thanks for listening, we love every damn one of you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    CHRIS DORSEY: WRITER, PRODUCER, HUNTER

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 70:47


    On this episode of the Salty Hunter Podcast, we have Chris Dorsey from Dorsey Pictures. Chris has had his hand in the hunting industry for the last few decades and has some pretty amazing stories to tell. I didn't really give him a chance to introduce himself, and that's my fault as a poor interviewer, but Chris has a pulse on just about everything when it comes to the outdoors. Everything from filming to hunting to serving on conservation boards. Hunting the same moose 2 years in a row, to predator calling a 10 foot brown bear on Kodiak. He has hunted everywhere from Africa to Alaska, South America to Spain with some interesting characters along the way. As always none of this is scripted or pre planned, so this freeform conversation I had with Chris was certainly a pleasure to have. We talk about ballot box biology, government overreach in conservation, Pebble Mine and some of his newer films and books. This was an awesome conversation with a guy that is extremely passionate about the conservation of wildlife and presenting hunters in a positive light. Thank you all for listening. We love every damn one of you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    GREG MCHALE: WILD YUKON MAN

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 77:57


    This episode the Salty Hunter Podcast we have Greg McHale from Greg McHale's Wild Yukon. Greg is a former professional adventure racer, badass sheep hunter that lives in the Yukon Territory of Canada. Greg has raced all over the planet in some of the harshest conditions I can think of. He's an extremely accomplished sheep hunter and hosts his own television show. Knowing that people like Greg exist in the world inspires me to go farther and chase down some of those crazy ideas that I might have. We also talk about mindset and how that can push you through harsh conditions and help you in everyday life. We talk about his wife's running career and their adventure racing style of hunting. It fascinates the hell out of me, and I know you guys will enjoy this conversation. Thank you all for listening. I love every damn one of you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    JOE RUTHERFORD: AFOGNAK ELK

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 110:50


    On this episode the Salty Hunter Podcast I'm joined by my buddy Jeremiah Palmer and his buddy Joe. Joe tells us of his hunting season this past fall column to include his elk hunt on Afognak. Joe's got one hell of a story to tell and lessons to teach us about hunting in bear country. He also tells an interesting story about why you need to have a subscription to your Garmin in reach. It was good to have these two guys sitting around the table swapping stories. Thank you all for listening. We love every damn one of you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    JIM EECKHOUT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 78:55


    On this episode the Salty Hunter Podcast we have Mr. Jim Eeckhout. Jim is a lifelong traditional bowhunter and has been successful In Alaska, Canada, and the lower 48. We talk about his favorite animals to hunt, his most memorable hunts, traditional archery, and using vintage gear in the field. Jim is a hell of a bowhunter and an even better person. It was an honor to have him on the show, and if you ever get a chance to listen to any of his stories sit down and listen! Thank you all for listening, we love every damn one of you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ROB PATUTO: STICKBOW CHRONICLES

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 135:30


    On this episode Salty Hunter Podcast I am joined by Mike Harris and Rob Patuto of the Stickbow Chronicles. I am a longtime fan of the Stickbow Chronicles so it was an honor to have Rob on the show. This episode ran down many different rabbit holes. Everything from traditional archery to game management, getting involved in your local organizations, bear baiting, Sam Elliott and so much more. It was also nice to catch up with Mike after his hunting season. He's been rather productive this fall, which makes up for my lack of adventures this year. Thank you all for listening. I love every damn one of you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    PRIMAL RUN COACHING: RIO DEL LAGO 100-MILE ENDURANCE RUN

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 104:30


    On this episode of the Salty Hunter Podcast, we are sitting down with Neil and my running coach Aaron Stacy. Aaron just completed his first 100-mile race at the Rio Del Lago and tells us his story. Anyone who runs 100 miles inherently meets challenges on the trail. This is Aaron's story of how he overcame his personal challenges during his race. Other topics include: the supportiveness of the ultrarunning community, painful arches, breaking your diet to refuel for the next leg of the race, chewing coffee beans for energy and bone broth at 3:00 AM saving your life. Of course, we talk about hunting, but this time Aaron and Neil take the lead and talk about ducks, training dogs and willfully following your hunting partners. Thank you for listening, we love every damn one of you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    SPEARFISHING AND TREASURE HUNTING WITH WILL ROMANIK

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 93:24


    On today's episode of the Salty Hunter Podcast, we are joined by Gary's old friend Will Romanik. Will and I served in the army together but lost touch for a couple of years after I moved back to Alaska, so this episode is a reunion of sorts. Will has led an extremely interesting life since he separated from the military. Everything from commercial diving to treasure salvaging, contracting in Afghanistan, and running his own spearfishing outfit in Florida. We talk about all those things and then have an honest discussion about his first big game hunt in New Mexico. We then talk about (and make fun of) Gary's back-cast while learning to flyfish. This is an extremely interesting episode and I hope you all enjoy. Thank you for listening, and I love every damn one of you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    FALL SEASON CATCH-UP WITH NICK LONG

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 93:24


    On this episode of the Salty Hunter Podcast Gary sits down with Nick and they finally catch up and talk about their hunting seasons. Nick has been off guiding all over Alaska and has several amazing stories to tell. He hunted everything from caribou to mountain goats, to interior grizzlies. It was awesome to finally get to catch up with him. Thank you all for listening, I love every damn one of you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2021 Sheep Season Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 78:21


    On this episode of The Salty Hunter podcast Gary sits down with Marshall. They talk about the 2021 sheep season, lessons learned, broken bows, weather, avalanches, rescues, nutrition, where they are at in their training and much more.  Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Primal Run Coaching: Aaron Stacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 109:01


    On this episode of the Salty Hunter Podcast we are joined by my friend and coach, Aaron Stacy. Aaron is the owner of Primal Run Coaching and has been helping me on my ultra marathon journey. If you have any desire to try ultra running, hit this dude up! Topics discussed include: hunting and ultra running, overall fitness, longevity, nutrition, inflammation and poop. This training has been life-changing for me, and I've grown to love it more and more everyday. I encourage everyone to give it a go. If this conversation does not convince you, feel free to hit me or Aaron up for any advice or questions you have! Thanks for listening, I love every damn one of you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Sheep Scouting Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 36:35


    On this episode of The Salty Hunter Podcast Gary and Christian sit down and talk about the upcoming sheep season and the scouting that Gary has done to prep for it. Sheep season is right around the corner, so you can tell Gary is getting anxious. We talk about lessons learned, running out of water, choosing your routes, snowfall the week before your season starts, among many other things. As usual, nothing is scripted and the guys have a blast recording this one! We hope you all enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Jeremiah Palmer: Rookie Season Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 117:39


    On this episode of the Salty Hunter Podcast, Gary sits down with Jeremiah Palmer to give us his sheep hunting recap. He's got a hell of a story to tell and lessons to pass on. His recap is important for anyone interested in going on their first sheep hunt. So sit back and learn from his story.  Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A True BS Session

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 82:16


    On this episode of The Salty Hunter Podcast, the Outlaw has returned. We are also joined by Neil and just like normal, he talks ducks. Ducks, public land hunting for ducks and the frustrations that come along with it. We talk a little fitness, a little diet and prepping for moose season. Neil's contempt for Gary due to his lack of tags, among other things.  This is a true BS session and I hope you enjoy. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Mediocre Alaskan: Jeff Lund

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 63:12


    On this episode of the Salty Hunter Podcast, Gary and Christian are joined by Jeff Lund; host of The Mediocre Alaskan Podcast and author of A Miserable Paradise: Life in Southeast Alaska. Jeff lives with his wife in Ketchikan, and though we live in the same state we are worlds apart at times. We discuss the sheer size of Alaska and all it has to offer in the 3 very general regions of the state that we have explored. Boats, literature and out inspirations, not living with the "what-ifs" and our hunting seasons. We encourage everyone to check out Jeff's podcast, and purchase his book. My copy is in the mail as we speak and I will be reading it on the mountain the next time I am up there. Jeff is an incredible guy and we were honored to have him on the show. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pioneers for Women

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 75:33


    On this episode we're joined by Jeremiah and his wife Sierra. We discuss her non-profit Pioneers for Women. This is a badass organization for women who want to do badass things in the outdoors. We discuss Pioneers for Women, the struggles that can happen in the backcountry, a little sheep hunting, and once again the their baby tries to steal the show. If you're a woman interested in getting into the backcountry, and want to join a community of like-minded women, go with Pioneers for Women!Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Jerry Outterson - Wildlife Photographer Prodigy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 66:59


    On this episode of the Salty Hunter Podcast, Gary and Christian speak with Jerry Outterson; 16 year old wildlife photography prodigy. I first heard Jerry on the Shutters and Shells podcast (badass show by the way). We discuss photography, hunting, falling through ice in Texas and playing with snakes. Jerry is the expert here and Gary just takes a back seat. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Here's To The Hunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 130:48


    On this episode of the Salty Hunter Podcast I'm joined by Neil and Nick 2.0; we still talk hunting (of course) but we also take a dive into bourbon. Neil and Nick take the reins on this one. We discuss the comraderie surrounding hunting and sharing a good bottle of bourbon, touch on scotch and realize how little we actually know about it. It's a long one, but entertaining nonetheless.  Here's to the hunt.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Spring Bear Wrap-up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 123:41


    On this episode of the Salty Hunter Podcast Gary is joined by Nick and Nick. The topics are, like always a little random. We talk about Nick's bear, hunting in the lower 48, getting pinned down by a bear, cooking wild game and scotch. Hope you all enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bear Charges, Blood Trailing, Shooting from the Hip

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 125:32


    On this episode of the Salty Hunter Podcast I am joined by Mike Harris again, and his friend Logan. Mike and Logan tell an interesting story about their most recent bear encounter. It's an exciting one. We also touch on how the outdoor industry is making us soft, board of game proposals and other random thoughts. Thanks for listening and I hope you all enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Babies, Sheep, Airplanes and Upcoming Plans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 118:30


    On this episode Gary is joined by his good friend and former neighbor Jeremiah Palmer. Topics include babies, hiking with babies, airplanes and upcoming hunts. We touch on being in the military during hunting season and putting in the work for your hunt.  Be sure to check out https://www.pioneersforwomen.org/ and get signed up for your next Alaska excursion! P.S. We're pretty sure the baby is the most interesting person on this episode... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Guide Stories and Weirdo Conspiracy Theories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 136:54


    On this episode of the Salty Hunter Podcast Gary is joined by Nick, and Marshall. We finally got these two together and they share some stories from their time guiding together. We also recap the spring bear season, talk about King fishing, upcoming hunts, and hash out some strange thoughts on whales. This is the funniest episode we have recorded yet. Hope you all enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Barrel Proof: Dick Proenneke & WSA 21-01 Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 90:29


    On this episode of Salty Hunter Podcast Gary and Christian take a step back from talking about hunting, and highlight a man that inspired and continues to inspire Gary. Dick Proenneke built a remote cabin in Twin Lakes Alaska in the late 1960s, and lived there for over 30 years chronicling his adventures through his journal. We also talk about the recent decision for WSA 21-01, among other random topics. This is the first of a series that Gary and Christian will be discussing things outside of hunting. Thank you for listening to barrel-proof part 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Rookie and the Wannabe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 76:56


    This episode Marshall and Neil are joining us again. This time Marshall will tell us about his sheep hunting experience while Gary takes more notes than he ever did while he was in school. We touch on a little bit of everything regarding sheep hunting, to include the RAMPAGES. Gary gets saltier than ever when the DOI shutdown gets brought to attention. For the second episode in a row, the Outlaw is speechless.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Arkansas Drive By

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 76:25


    Neil and Marshall join the Salty Hunter to talk about their upcoming bear hunt, and to trade old hunting stories. Gary talks about his epic fail on his first stalk for a black bear.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Nutrition and Fitness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 75:06


    Gary talks about how he stays fit, while Christian runs out of breath listening to it. We are in NO WAY claiming to be experts, just explaining what works for us (Gary) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 2.5: Public Service Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 26:03


    This is important! If you care about public lands and not limiting hunting opportunities, then LISTEN UP! Gary goes and argues the proposal of shutting down unit 23 and 26A in Alaska from "local" or non-resident hunters in the middle of the season. Gary uses facts and the administration's own numbers to build a strong argument.  DOI Comment Page https://www.doi.gov/subsistence/news/general/public-comment-opportunity-announced-temporary-wildlife-special-action?fbclid=IwAR3j9De7wPQHug1yPwDUP2xleNO-oG55EHf5R7-1n3iZEASNutJ-YxEUtKE Tyler Freel's OL Article https://www.outdoorlife.com/hunting/alaska-caribou-hunt-closures-not-about-herd-numbers Caribou Trails Newsletter https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/home/library/pdfs/wildlife/caribou_trails/caribou_trails_2020.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    More Dogs, More Bears, and Traditional Shooting.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 78:28


    Gary and Christian have Mike over to talk about bear bating, dog training, traditional bow hunting and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Duck Hunting, Dog Training, Bear Baiting OH MY!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 75:43


    Gary and guests Neil and Nick talk about a various swath of topics from duck hunting to dog training, to bear baiting. Christian gets drunk and tries to pay attention.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Salty Intro

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 19:47


    Host Gary Weaver, and co-host Christian Oathout tell you what its all about. They go over what the game plan is for the Salty Hunter Podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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