The Rather Be Hunting Podcast

Hello everyone. This episode I sit down it Lane Walter, film maker, firefighter, hunter, husband, father. Lane recently had a bill go before the state senate that is for helping the wildlife and hunters of Colorado. Lane tells how he  went through the process and how easy it was, also that if you want to your voice can be heard quite easily. I hope that you get something from this and we as hunters can come together to be heard on what it is that's important to us.    instagram: @r2lane Facebook: Lane Walter https://www.lanewalter.com  

This is a long one. This episode I'm joined by podcast host Glendon Allwood of the Hunt Domain podcast. We discuss a multitude of topics around the hunting world from hunter recruitment, social media in hunting, conservation groups, hunting tv, and a multitude of others. Give it a listen and please leave a any star rating and a review. 

This episode I'm talking with new friends Colby and Ali Read. I met this awesome couple on a hunt down in south Texas. We talk about our experiences and the animals we saw. This was a fun trip in some beautiful country and great people. Colby and Ali have a taxidermy studio in Farr West, Utah so check them out! You can find them: Instagram @mrs_ali_read @hvyshot10 and @takodawildlifestudios Facebook: Takoda Wildlife Studio    

This episode I'm talking with good friend Bobby Dykeman part owner of Shadow Valley Outfitters based in Arizona. These guys knock down some of the biggest animals in the state. Bobby offers up draw advice and will help you pick a unit to put your points into. If you're wanting to find out more about Shadow Valley and the crew you can find them at:  Shadowvalleyoutfitters.com Instagram: @shadowvalleyoutfitters Facebook: Shadow Valley Outfitters Gohunt.com  

This week I have one of my favorite people on. Scott McRae owner of Alaska Summit guide Service. I've been lucky to get to hunt with Scott 2 times over the past couple of years and he is one of the most solid guys I know. Scott's hunts range from Moose and Grizzly, Brown bear, Mountain Goat, and Dall sheep. This was a fun time just getting to hang out and shoot the shit for a while. If you're interested in looking into or booking a true backcountry adventure, give this a listen.  you can find Scott at  Alaskasummitguideservice.com Instagram @alaskasummitguides

This week I'm talking with good friend and elk guide Rick Harris of the TM Smith ranch based in Southern Colorado. If you're looking for a great DIY elk hunt this is a great spot to look at. We cover all that he has to offer. Thank you for listening.  Contact Ty Duke @ ratherbehuntingpodcast@gmail.com   You can find Rick on facebook at Rick Harris Instagram @TMsmithranch

Ok, this episode is a solo episode, talking about a recent trip back home. Hope you enjoy!

After shooting a few games, the boys sat down to do a podcast with me. We talk tournaments to hunting. Hope you Enjoy!  Anyone looking for great made custom bow strings in Northern Colorado Zak is your guy. You can find him on instagram @carbon_valley_archery

Talking with Karl and Kyle about our 3rd season elk hunt. Fun time with plenty of rabbit holes. 

This week I'm talking with pro archer Dillon Sether. Dillon and I have been friends for a few years now and he's a guy I've always admired in the archery realm. I really enjoyed this one and I hope you do to.     

This week I'm talking to Tim turner about his september, Tim was able to kill a stud of a bull. We discuss tactics, gear, past and future hunts. It was a great time getting to sit down with him and just catch up. Hope you all enjoy!!!

Sorry for the delay everyone, but its hunting season, DEAL WITH It! Anyway, This week I have Johan Petzer a P.H. from South Africa talking about how to hunt South Africa, what to expect, travel, hunting, gear, caliber choices, etc... This was a fun one for me since my wife Leslie joined in as well. Hope you enjoy!!! If you're interested in contacting Johan Petzer he is at:  Instagram- @johanpetzersafaris Facebook- Johan Petzer  website- www.johanpetzersafaris.co.za also you can hear him on: The Down Range Podcast on spotify.   

This week Karl asks me questions about my sheep hunt. This is a long one.  We discuss my mental state before during and after my trip. Gear, dad bod training, food, etc... Hope you enjoy. 

Karl Weiby talks about his Nevada antelope hunt, a few other rabbit holes and some stoppages from minions. Hope you all enjoy. 

Doing a recap of my 2020 Dall sheep hunt in Alaska with Alaska Summit guide services. My guide Andrew Wisemen and I sit on an air strip eating sheep, drinking whiskey and going over the hunt.

Sitting in a hotel room here in Anchorage, Alaska. Just letting things come out. Thoughts, feelings, stuff. Hope you enjoy

Hello, this week I'm solo and talking food. I'm trying to get some episodes out before hunting season really gets into full swing so bear with me. I've been trying a bunch of different freeze dried meals, trying to see which work and don't for me. Hope you enjoy.  wildzora.com

Talking with the antelope guru. Danny has numerous P&Y speed goats with his bow, and has over 20 years of experience hunting them. We go over setups, past hunts, and some serious rabbit holes, but it was great catching up with my great friend, hope you enjoy. Please leave a 5 star review on iTunes. Facebook- Danny Conrad instagram- @trykonshooter1  

This week I'm talking with Willi Schmidt, host of Pure Hunting tv about his new season that just started airing last week on the Sportsman channel. His first episode was a Dall sheep hunt with the same outfitter that I'm going with in Alaska, Scott McRae of Alaska Summit Guide Services. We discuss flights, hotel rooms or hostels in Willis case, fitness, gear, all the fun things that go into these type of adventure hunts. I can't wait to have him on again and talk more hunting. I hope you all enjoy! Instagram- Purehunting_official  www.purehunting.com Facebook- PureHunting 

This week I'm talking to some of my favorite people. Andy and Kelly are great family friends and all around badasses. Andy is a packer and guide for an outfitter here in Colorado and Kelly is a personal trainer and my go to when I need something debunked about fitness and nutrition. This was a great time and we could have gone on for a few more hours, I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.  Instagram: @western_workouts

This week I talk to my good friend Zak Adams about his new string business, located here on the front range of northern Colorado. I can tell you from personal experience, Zak's strings rival the "custom" string makers I've used in the past. Knowing on a personal level who makes your gear gives you a confidence boost. With all else that goes through your mind on a hunt or in a tournament, knowing that your gear is right can make all the difference.  Instagram: @za_archery Instagram: @carbon_valley_archery

This week I talk to Jeremy Munoz. Jeremy is a hell of a guy who I've always enjoyed listening to about gear, shooting, anything. He is a wealth of knowledge and it was a pleasure to have him take time to sit down and talk. Hope you enjoy!

This week I sit down with one of the owners of Hamskea archery. We talk about getting your kids into archery, competing, and hunting. This was really a fun convo for me, as the Greathouse's are such nice people, and truly a pleasure to talk to.  @hamskeaarcherysolutions

This week I'm talking with the guys from Shadow Valley Outfitters in Arizona, Bob Dykeman and long time friend Ben Brochu. They offer some great hunts and are a world of knowledge in the state. If you're looking for a hunt these are the guys to call. This was a truly fun episode for me because I got to talk to friends from back home. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Ben Brochu- (520)907-6097 Bob Dykeman- (928)925-3437 on Instagram- @shadowvalleyoutfitters www.shadowvalleyoutfitters.com

Happy Memorial weekend everyone, I hope you were safe and enjoyed all that this time of year has to offer. This week I get to hang out with my long time buddy Kyle. We dive down a multitude of topics. I hope you enjoy. 

This week I'm talking with good archery friend John Vitera about well archery. Tuning, arrow setups, losing animals, when shit goes south and a multitude of other topics. There's plenty of rabbit holes on this episode. Hope you enjoy. 

Hope everyone is safe from the VID. This week I'm goin solo talking about some reloading issues I've been having. 

This week I talk with Tyler Freel of Fairbanks, AK about my upcoming sheep hunt. Tyler is the host of Tundra Talk podcast and a writer for outdoor life magazine. Tyler has shot 13 rams in 15 years, so he knows a thing or two about sheep hunting. You can find Tyler on instagram @thetylerfreel and his podcast email at Podcast@tundratalkak.com 

This week I talk to Daren Hockett.  Daren caught the high country bug a few years back. Since finding this new passion of the Colorado back country Daren talks about some of his successes on trophy bucks, gear, and the work he goes through to find these bucks. I had a great time talking with Daren, and I hope you enjoy listening. 

Being stuck in the house amid the vid, it's nice to just hang out with a friend and catch up. Talking with Mark about a lot of randomness and my dislike of the 6.5's. We go down a few rabbit holes of course. We talk about everything from the Vegas shoot, to tags, to boots. I hope you enjoy. Remember to leave a review. Please be safe in these weird times. 

Talking with good friend Karl Weiby after a morning at the range. We bounce around a lot in true RBH fashion, but my head was all over the place with where to go next in my load testing. Anyway hope you all enjoy. If you have any questions kweiby@hotmail.com or @k_weiby  on instagram. Thank you everyone for listening! 

This is a episode I've really looked forward to doing. Cliff makes great calls and him and his family are all out badasses in the elk woods. Besides making awesome elk calls, they kill some great bulls. I hope you all enjoy this convo as much as I did. Thank you for listening and leave a review. 

This episode I talk with long time family friend Rick Harris, who manages the Smith Ranch in south central Colorado about the hunts he offers. We dive off in the weeds a few times in true RBH fashion, I hope you all enjoy. 

Talking with Andrew Wiseman about guiding, trapping, sharing a tarp with a guy you've never met on a 10 day hunt. Sorry for the audio, there was a delay between us. 

This week I talk to long time friend, Josh Cypers. Josh is an avid outdoorsman who found a new passion training dogs to stay in the field longer. Josh also talks about how multi use of a breed he uses for, well everything. I hope you enjoy. Thank you for listening.

I talk to Jay Weibel about his birth into big game hunting. This was a really great time for me personally, I hope you all enjoy. 

Talking Alaska with my good friend and guide Daniel Unfreid. Daniel tells some great stories and shares his insight on clients and the reality's of hunting in the last frontier. Hope you enjoy! 

Talking with my good friend Karl Weiby about reloading, a few rabbit holes, and our thoughts on the wolf issue coming to Colorado. cpw.state.co.us leg.colorado.gov  -find my legislator 

A recap of the wyoming 2019 archery elk season. Some things I learned and the emotional rollercoaster of tracking a hit animal in wet conditions.

This is a solo episode so bear with me. I discuss my archery elk hunt here in Colorado and go over why I do some things I do. I hope you enjoy

Sitting down with a good friend of mine Kyle latshaw discussing a lot of randomness

Intro episode, just wanna say hello and introduce myself and what this is gonna entail.