Hi, I'm Tim Burnett and this is SOLO HNTR's Finding Wild Podcast. We're talking hunting and adventure, business and life, with other self sufficient and like minded individuals.
Conquering Covid Craziness, Keeping yourself motivated, creating a routine and building up others. These are just a few of the key things discussed in this podcast episode. I’m Tim Burnett and THIS is the SOLO HNTR Podcast This episode is brought to you by wildernessathlete.com The discount code SOLO will give YOU 10% off on regular orders, and an additional 10% off plus FREE SHIPPING if YOU decide to sign up for the Wilderness Athlete Loyalty Program. Use promo code SOLO at checkout. This interview is also brought to you by PRIME and G5 Outdoors We’ve got a limited number of Closeout Inventory of Prime Bows that are brand new and still in the box. These are 2017 and 2018 model bows that carry a FULL manufactures warranty including replacement coverage on strings and cables for life. While supplies last, we’re offering these bows at a huge discount off retail. So, you can go to huntnhouse.com to see a complete listing of what we have. Huntnhouse.com to learn more. ALRIGHT,… Today I’m on the phone with Kevin Guillen: Download Episode 048
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Hunting for sheep is much cheaper if you move to the Yukon, What does adventure racing have to do with mountain hunting? And Promoting authenticity in the hunting and social media space? I’m Tim Burnett and THIS is the SOLO HNTR Podcast This interview is brought to you by my partners at… PRIME Archery and G5 Outdoors I’ve teamed up with Prime to bring you all a saweet deal on a new hunting bow. We’ve got a limited number of overstock Primes that are brand new and still in the box. These are 2018 model bows that carry a FULL manufactures warranty including replacement coverage on strings and cables for life. While supplies last, we’re offering these bows at a huge discount off retail. So, how do you find out more about what models, sizes and colors we have pre-built and in stock?... You’ve got to give my office a call or shoot us an email to find out. Here’s the number. It’s 775-499-5158 the email is tim.burnett@solohntr.com ALRIGHT,… Today I’m on the phone with: Greg McHale,… Adventure Athlete, Mountain Hunter and Host of Greg McHale’s Wild Yukon on the Sportsman Channel. Greg is a freak of nature, just spend a few minutes on his Instagram or youtube and you’re sure to find out why. We have a great conversation on a lot of things pertaining to hunting, adventure, fitness and more. Let’s get to it. Download Episode 046
Today I'm gathering more information on my upcoming Mountain Goat hunt with Dennis Zadra of Lonesome Dove Outfitting in Cordova Alaska. Dennis is an interesting cat and tells the story of how he carved out his living in Alaska as well as outlines what to expect on a hunt with his team. Download Episode 045
Today I'm announcing a new collaboration with Chef In The Wild Author Randy King. Randy is a great personality and talent and we are excited to have him as a content creator and provider for SOLO HNTR. Look for more with Randy in the weeks to come. https://chefrandyking.com https://www.instagram.com/chefrandyking/ Topics of discussion include: All things preparing and putting delicious wild game into our bellies. Download Episode 044
This week I sit down with J.Alain Smith of Rugged Expeditions TV and Justin Walker of Global Rescue in the Global Rescue Booth at SCI 2020. Topics of discussion include: International hunting and adventure. Conservation and wildlife management. Recruiting young hunters. Download Episode 043
This week I sit down with Santiago Rossi and Sebastian Cassaro in the Global Rescue Booth at Wild Sheep Show. Topics of discussion include: All things hunting and fishing in Patagonia Argentina. Download Episode 042
This week I sit down with Jason Matzinger of Into High Country in the Global Rescue Booth at Wild Sheep Show. Topics of discussion include: Getting our kids into hunting; becoming our dads; wildlife conservation projects; topics of controversy; photo contests; sheep hunting; film making and much more. Download Episode 041
This week we are at the Wild Sheep Foundation annual banquet and I'm in the Global Rescue Booth with two good friends from the very early days of SOLO HNTR. You might remember the names Joe Boyer and Brian Solan from the show. I'm excited to sit down and catch up. Topics of discussion include: Brians giant Bighorn; Joes even bigger Bighorn; Mountain Goat Hunting; The early days of SOLO HNTR; rules NEVER to break; Lifetime bonds and much more. Download Episode 040
I'm back home from my Whitetail Deer hunt in Oklahoma with Bryan Broderick of Day 6 Gear. Due to an equipment malfunction we are recording this episode over the phone from our offices. Topics of discussion include: We just kind of shoot the bull. We discuss arrow builds, common issues, frequently asked questions, business and of course hunting. Download Episode 039
This week I am in Oklahoma hunting Whitetail Deer with Bryan Broderick of Day 6 Gear. Topics of discussion include: Built for speed; 300 pound deer; building arrows; killing big bucks; good hand shakes; hunting public vs private; what classifies a big deer and a ton of other things. Download Episode 038
This is the third and final episode of my hunting trip on Kodiak Island. We're back at the hotel and hanging out with Taj Shoemaker of Island Air. Taj is a pilot and guide and has a great story to tell about life in the bush. Topics of discussion include: Growing up bush; Alaskan pets; guiding Alaska; Bear behaviors; Kodiak Closure and a ton of other things. Download Episode 037
On this episode I am on Kodiak Island with my good friend Austin Manelick. We've just spent our first day hunting and are filling our bellies with a fresh load of Blacktail Deer meat. This is a mid hunt recap. Topics of discussion include: The first days success; what to expect for the next few days; going after caribou; staying safe; among other things. Download Episode 036
On this episode I am in Kodiak Alaska at the Kodiak Inn with my good friend Austin Manelick, getting ready for our flight out to a remote part of the island. Austin and I will be hunting Blacktail Deer and Feral Reindeer otherwise classified as Caribou. Topics of discussion include: Preparing for bears; finding meat; filming the hunt; blacktail & caribou tactics; lots of other random stuff. Download Episode 035
On this episode I'm down in Phoenix Arizona and I'm in the Ross Outdoors Archery shop and store. My guest today is Josiah Richards, co-owner of the shop. I had never met Josiah before today but I had a great time getting to know more about him, his shop and his hunting background. Topics of discussion include: how to get started hunting; picking up a new bow; building trust with a shop and its staff; what its like to work in a pro shop; hunting in opportunities in Arizona; traveling to hunt; and is hunting becoming a money man sport? I really enjoyed the short time I had with Josiah. They have a great shop down here and if you'd like to learn more you can find them @rossoutdoors on Instagram and at rossoutdoors.com. Download Episode 034
On this episode I'm down in the Phoenix area and sitting down with Chris Denham of Western Hunter Magazine and TV show, and Kevin Guillen of Wilderness Athlete. Topics of discussion include: the hunter athlete lifestyle; Grand Canyon rim to rim to rim hike; the art of listening to your body and understanding the language; 3 main keys to foundational health; the benefits to a seasonal diet; "The omnivore's dilemma"; the importance of learning how to prepare and cook wild game; how Chris and Kevin got into hunting in their youth; career paths that lead to the hunting industry; start small and keeping it simple. Download Episode 033
On this episode I'm sitting down with a couple of guys that I've been following on Instagram for a while now and really appreciate their level of hunting success as well as their apparent hunting philosophy. Chris Stone and Joe Frater have an impressive hunting resume and it all stems from lifestyle, passion and hard work. Topics of discussion: always doing something towards the end goal of success; stacking the freezer; skill kills deer not gear; buy tags not gadgets; nothing compensates for time in the field; knowing the woods; genetics and age; don't rush it; realistic practice; environmental shooting; mentally shooting deer; you gotta pick your hunting buddies carefully. Download Episode 032
Today Remi and I are in the SOLO office catching up on stories, work and making final preparations for filming and hunts in the fall. With our busy schedules and continued growth, this is a rare time for us to casually discuss all that we have going on. Topics of discussion: Remi's new "Cutting the Distance" Podcast; why you need an iron gut to eat Remi's cheese; SAKO films; upcoming hunts; Story telling to create a better hunter; quartering and de-boning techniques; goals for creating a podcast; SAKO vs TIKKA; why Remi's go to round is 300WSM; scouting before the season vs during; Mountain Goat Hunts and having the right perspective on hunts. Download Episode 031
Today I am in Park City Utah at the Total Archery Challenge and RMEF convention. I've been shooting the 3D courses with the Prime Archery Pro Staff and Crew. This conversation is with a trio of fellas I met this week and have had an absolute blast shooting with. EJ Varos, Josh Pasco and Ricky Garcia. Topics of discussion: Building a bond through archery and hunting; getting so excited you puke; what turns you on with hunting; family first; high fence vs free range; feeders and free range; why Texas is awesome; career path into the outdoors. Download Episode 030
On this weeks episode I am at the Ranch of new friend Mark Grupe of The Community Show Youtube Channel and the Mark Grupe Outdoors Podcast and we are in Mariposa County California. Mark invited Hudson and I to come down a few months ago to hunt Hogs and Turkeys with him and friend Charles Whitwam where Hudson jump shot his first Turkey. Now we are back and we're hoping to for Hudson to take down his first Hog. Topics of discussion: ear holing hogs with a 243; bow hunting opportunities all year round; honing your skills on hogs; reasons to get out more often; cure for the bow hunting bug; getting your kids outdoors any way you can; stories and favorite hunts from myself, Mark Grupe and Charles Whitwam. This week of hunting was amazing and I can't wait to share the film and episode with all of you soon. But for now, I hope you enjoy this podcast conversation and make some effort to follow Mark along on The Community Show Instagram and on Youtube and Charles Whitwam Instagram and Youtube channels as well. Thanks! Download Episode 029
On this weeks episode I am in Fresno California at The Spot Archery Pro Shop and hanging out with owner Steve Walters and his staff. I've known Steve and his shop manager Brian Landreth for many years and I really enjoy their company when our paths have crossed. So I decided to swing by their shop while driving down to my son Hudsons Hog Hunt near by. Topics of discussion: What makes a good pro shop and why you need to use one; building and keeping interest in archery; bow hunting, target shooting and archery as a recreational pass time; removing inaccuracy by proper bow and arrow tuning; defining and curing target panic; how to start learning archery from scratch; Break the Barriors Youth and Veteran Archery Programs; no limitations to archery including the visually impaired; bow hunting Blacktail Deer on Kodiak; compound bow technology and fine tuning. I genuinely enjoyed this conversation with Steve and I learned something new. I highly recommend if you live in the Fresno CA area that you check out The Spot Archery and attend some of their several events this summer and fall. Follow @thespotarchery on Instagram Download Episode 028
On this episode of the podcast I discuss much of the backstory of the recent SOLO Xtended video of my Idaho Mule Deer. Late Season Archery Hunts for Mule Deer are some of my favorite hunts of all time. It is rare that I’ve found success on this hunt but when I have been lucky to kill a buck, it’s generally a brute! All of these show notes and more can be found at solohntr.com Please subscribe to the SOLO HNTR newsletter to be updated on the release of new episode and films, product sales and promotions and if you feel so inclined, join our SOLO NATION All Access membership for exclusive and archived content not available anywhere else and to view additional TV episodes and films well before they're ever released to the general public. Download Episode 027
Today on the podcast I'm headed up to Lake Tahoe to meet up with my good friend Dave Beronio. Dave might be most known for his "modeling" career as a face of various Cabela's marketing campaigns, his Hunting and personality for Outback Outdoors on the Sportsman Channel and for his successful guiding adventures with the RK Hunting Company out of Wyoming. Dave most recently returned from an extended trip to New Zealand where he was guiding hunts and hunting for himself. He even got into a little trouble while on a SOLO Tahr hunt. We discuss a variety of topics including: How living a real Life Matters; the value of making friends with good hunters; your buddy using your bonus points to get his own tag; taking control for your own level of enjoyment; guide life & experiences; the pros and cons of hunting with other people; why we should all put down our hunting egos; becoming a hunting mentor; not missing the opportunity to fully experience an adventure; how you can't outrun bad shooting; and destination hunting in New Zealand. All of these show notes and more can be found at solohntr.com I really had a great time catching up with Dave and I hope I get the chance to have him on the show again soon. Please subscribe to the SOLO HNTR newsletter to be updated on the release of new episode and films, product sales and promotions and if you feel so inclined, join our SOLO NATION All Access membership for exclusive and archived content not available anywhere else and to view additional TV episodes and films well before they're ever released to the general public. As always, thank you for the continued support and I hope you enjoy this conversation with the one and only Hollywood Dave Beronio. Additional SHOW NOTES: Go to solohntr.com/ep-026 Follow @hollywooddaveoo on Instagram http://www.thehuntingcompany.com/ https://outbackoutdoors.com/ Download Episode 026
Tim Burnett talks with his son Hudson and good friend Charles Whitwam of Shadow Trekker Hunting Adventures. Charles is a Hunter, Adventurer, Beauty Seeker, Self-Filming Fool. Wild Pig & Blacktail Deer Guide in California. Tim and Hudson have been hunting for turkey and pigs with Charles for the last few days and take a late evening to discuss Hudsons success and other hunting related conversations. Topics Covered: Jump shooting Jakes; Calling all Hogs; Bow Hunting; Hogs vs Mule Deer; Converting a 30 year Vegan to Wild Meat; And more insight on hunting from Hudson. Learn more about hunting with Shadow Trekker Adventures at www.shadowtrekkeradventures.com Follow Charles on Instagram @shadowtrekkeradventures Download Episode 025
Tim Burnett talks with his son Hudson, also known as the beast. Huddy has been on a lot of Tim's hunts from a very early age but this is the first hunt of his own that he is preparing for. Although Hudson is a typical shy early teen boy with a changing voice, it doesn't take long to figure out his wit and growing passion for the hunt. Topics Covered: How many hogs to kill; what does mom think; who's the better cook; best boots for growing boys; Dad talks too much; And more insight on hunting from Hudson. Download Episode 024
Tim Burnett talks with Scott Hume and Justin Walker of Global Rescue. Global Rescue is the world’s leading membership organization providing medical, security, evacuation, travel risk and crisis management services for individuals and businesses. Topics Covered: Life opportunities after the military; finding your spot in life; why to stay fit in your 80's; learn to walk with broken bones; tag a buddy; your SAT phone is not the plan; two way communication; know where you stand; SOS buttons. Download Episode 023
Wrangler Williams is a soft spoken, self sufficient and self made man. Running his own plumbing business, helping out on the farm, balancing life with young kids and wife, Wrangler still finds time to find big deer and elk near his home. Wrangler is a big Mule Deer and big Elk killing machine from Central Idaho in the same valley where I grew up. We discuss hunting before and after school growing up, hunters safety in the schools, hunting with friends and balancing the hunting, family and working life. Download Episode 022
Gary Morrill is one of the good guys. A big Mule Deer killing machine from Nevada that chooses to keep his profile under the radar. Gary guides non-resident hunters in Nevada, finds giant deer and is teaching his son Konnor the essentials of life and hunting. I first met Gary on the baseball fields at little league where our sons played. When Konnor and Hudson were put on the same team Gary and I hit it off. Gary became a fast friend with fun whit. -TIM Download Episode 021
Fresh off my Alaska Dall Sheep Hunt I sit down with my guide, outfitter and friend Eric Lee of Alaska Adventure Services to recount the hunt. We discuss the adventure in detail, training we did to prepare, foods we ate and didn't eat as well as where you can see the raw footage of the hunt right now. This was a trip of a lifetime for me and one that I hope to be able to share with my son next year. I have to give a huge thanks to Eric for making this hunt a reality. -TIM Download Episode 020
I'm less than a week away from heading off to Alaska to hunt for Dall Sheep and my friend Scott is leaving in the morning for his Nevada Mule Deer hunt. Scott wanted to go over his camera gear to make sure he had what he needs to film his hunts. I already had my gear strung out and ready to pack so I invited Scott over for a little jam session and Q&A. Hopefully we covered some of the things you guys had questions about in this podcast. Thanks Download Episode 019
On this episode Remi and I are talking about some of the specific types of gear that we use while hunting. Not necessarily anything brand specific but we try to keep an honest and open opinion of what has worked best for us. We tried to go over as many as we could of the most common questions that we get. From boots to backpacks. Download Episode 018
On this episode of the podcast I am on location in deep West Texas with my good friend Riley Worwood and his daughter Hallie. We have just spent the last week chasing Free Range aoudad Sheep, Scimitar Oryx and Stink Pigs. This week was a blast. Riley and I have a lot in common. So having a deep and honest conversation is always easy with Riley. We talk about hunting private land vs public land, buying hunts vs drawing limited tags and much more. I hope you enjoy this open and honest conversation that went late into the night. Download Episode 017
On this episode of the podcast we are on a DIY Coues Deer hunt in Mexico on one of Jay Scott's ranch leases. We have myself, Remi, Jason Warren, Joe Dibble, Mike Marchese and John Lesperance. These guys have been running in a pack for a long time and 7 years ago decided to start planning a hunt for Coues to Mexico. Hunting the Rut with Rifles. Late in this conversation we discuss Mikes run in with the Mexican Police, if it is really possible to eat too many beans, are warning shots ok, trigger happy hunters, mouth mimicry of wild animals, trash talking and keeping the hunt interesting. This weeks hunt was super fun. And hopefully we can get the crew together again soon for another great adventure. Download Episode 016
In this episode I sit down with my new neighbor Jason and get to know more about his very recent journey to get into hunting. Most people start hunting when they're young and have an adult teacher to help guide them along the way. But Jason is different. He's only recently taken up hunting after his own "come to reality" moment with some pet chickens. We discuss the learning process, his first experiences and his latest hunt where he bagged his first cow elk. I think this is an awesome conversation. Thank you Jason for letting me raz you a little and learn from you a lot. Download Episode 015
On this episode I'm in the shop of Nevada Taxidermy with my good friend Wayne Comstock. Taxidermy shops are like the bow shop. Often the local hangout and always full of stories, horns and racks. Wayne gets to meet and spend time with loads of hunters from all over the world and loves to discuss hunting philosophy and techniques with all of them. I wanted to take some time to sit down and share some of the wisdom he has learned over the years from his own experiences as well as those experiences in passing with other hunters. This was a great conversation that I learned a lot from. Thanks Wayne! Download Episode 014
In this episode of the Podcast I sit down with other Podcast host Brian Call from his Gritty Bowmen Podcast. This is the FIRST of FOUR episodes we recorded during a week long hunt together in Oklahoma. We talk about branding, marketing and business. But that's not all. My conversations seem to always turn to wildlife management, public land, being a good representative of the hunting culture and not being a Jack Ass to point out a few. Brian and I are far from perfect, but we have passion and a common goal in mind for the direction we choose to take our brands and represent the hunting community to those outside our friendship circles. Hunting is not just something we do. It is who we are. But we that doesn't mean we can just do and say as we please without a care for how others who don't share in our outdoor lifestyles perceive hunting. To them, hunting is what they see. So it is up to us to show hunting in a way that is more consumable to the non hunting voting class. Download Episode 013
On this episode Remi and I sit down and discus Bighorn Sheep. The conversation quickly turns to Wild or Feral Horses and the problems that they are causing top the recover and management efforts of the Bighorn Sheep in the West and Habitat management. Remi is very passionate about Bighorn Sheep. And that is why we work with and support groups like the Wild Sheep Foundation and Nevada Bighorns Unlimited. None of us want to see the Wild Horse get hurt, but we also don't want to see the Wild Sheep be overrun by an introduced Feral species either. The horses need to be managed. And right now the government and wild horse advocates do not have a management strategy. And for that, the horses, sheep, deer and other native species suffer. Download Episode 012
On this episode of the podcast I sit down once again with Remi Warren. We talk about a giant buck he shot in Montana and discuss some of his tricks for tracking game. Remi is fresh off his guiding season in Montana and is sharing stories from some of his hunts with clients and he shares his passion for sharing his experience and expertise with new hunters to help shorten their learning curve. Things get a little cowboy in this podcast, but then again I don't think I would have it any other way. Download Episode 011
On this episode I sit down with my little brother Boyd and his lifelong buddy Seth Larson. We discuss Boyds late season elk hunt on a rare limited draw tag and tell stories from when we were feral kids growing up in the wild. Boyd and Seth go on rants telling hunting stories and a rare look into our background I also discuss the release of a new film I produced called "Public Land Ranch". Download Episode 010
On this podcast Remi and I close out our discussions on the new All Access Membership and Video Platform, Supporting the SOLO Nation that shows their support to us, Yeti's new 5 gallon bucket and sweet talking the airlines when traveling with your wild game meat. Download Episode 009
On this Podcast Episode Remi and Isit down and discuss using OnX Hunting maps to hunt anywhere in the West, the hunting over bait and trail camera debate, hunters hurting other hunters by social media bashing and adding fuel to the anti hunters fire with stupid irrelevant content. This was part two of a 3 part series of podcast episodes that Remi and I sat down and recorded. Download Episode 008
On this podcast Remi and I have some time to sit down in Remi’s man space to talk about tag strategy and draw odds as well as Remi’s most recent trip to Alaska, hunting Caribou with the Under Armour film crew. Download Episode 007
On this podcast episode I get to sit down with Olympic Gold Medal Winner David Wise. Dave has become a fast friend of SOLO HNTR and has taken the challenge to self film his solo adventures. On this episode we talk about his recent ski/hunt trip to Chile. Download Ep 006
On this episode I break from my deer hunt in Utah to have a sit down with my brand manager Joel Pilcher. We discuss the evolution of the SOLO HNTR brand, his own Trophy Mtn Art business and background, and dive into overall brand creation and marketing. Joel is a smart dude. The guy has had his hand in some of the most influential brands in and out of the industry. Follow him on Instagram @joelpilch and see his artwork at trophymtnart.com. Download Episode 005
On this podcast I met Ryan Lampers in a hotel parking lot in Elko Nevada to talk about his recent success on an early season bow hunt for Mule Deer. Ryan slammed a giant and I want to pick his brain and get a few tips on the area he hunted for myself. Ryan has a motto... Stealthy and healthy. Hunt good, eat good. Healthy living and hardy training are what make Ryan Lampers successful on the mountain every season and on multiple hunts. Download Episode 004
On this episode I sit down with Remi and discuss the insanity that ensues during the filming of our solo hunt expeditions. We talk about my Nevada Antelope hunt, filming with drones and what it takes to produce a good solid film and TV episode. Download Ep 003
On this episodes Remi and I sit down and talk about his recent Archery hunt for Mule Deer in Nevada and hear his take on how to get a coyote to attack you. We discuss hunting public land and the challenges of showing your favorite hunting spots on TV. This is a great conversation with Remi! Download Episode 002
Intro to the SOLO HNTR Podcast - On this episode I outline some of the basic plans for the podcast, explain some things about All Access membership and how you can see and hear exclusive full episodes and content. And tee up some of the new things we have rolling with SOLO HNTR and the upcoming hunting season. As always, thank you for the continued support and we hope to see you soon in All Access. -TIM Download Episode 001