Podcasts about Backcountry

Janis answers YouTube listener-submitted questions and comments from his 2026 high country mule deer hunt. He covers gear used, tactics, training, preparation and lots more in this companion podcast to the Mountain Muley Honey Hole 12 in '26 film. Watch the film now on MeatEater's YouTube channel. Presented by Can-Am: maker of the best ATVs, SxS, and Utility Vehicles www.can-am.brp.com Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What backpacking items are absolutely essential to successful backcountry hunting? When you have to whittle down your gear list to crucial gear only, what do you toss out? In this episode we sit down for an interview conducted by Audrey von Benedikt, who draws on her recent adventures hunting rough country in New Zealand and asks the hard questions: What do you really NEED? Naturally, we also look at top backcountry rifles, cartridges, scopes, and more. ENJOY!    FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry   Recent brief Patreon-only topics include .280 Ackley VS. 7mm Backcountry,  Preparing to Hunt the Scottish Highlands, and Best Custom Barrels and Muzzle Brakes and "How Exit Wounds Affect Blood Trails,"  as well as ponderings on .30-06 High-BC Bullet performance. Check 'em out!  Email us podcast-related questions here: backcountryhuntingpodcast@gmail.com Email hunt inquiries here: info@globalhuntingadventure.com VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  https://www.ponchooutdoors.com https://javelinbipod.com www.swiftbullets.com www.timneytriggers.com www.browning.com www.leupold.com www.siembidacustomknives.com www.onxmaps.com www.silencercentral.com https://www.portersfirearms.com/

In this episode of the Backcountry Report, we cover proposed data centers on federal lands, a new hunting-and-fishing executive order, the final push to defend the Roadless Rule, and a collaborative public-lands bill in Montana. Plus, hear how BHA chapters celebrated Public Lands Day with habitat education, cleanup and wildlife-friendly fencing projects, and a rally for public water access.  Show Notes:  Help Us Get to 1 Million Signatures and Save Our Public Lands - https://www.savepubliclands.us/  Roadless Rule: A Closer Look at the Record: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/news/details/roadless-rule-a-closer-look-at-the-record  Roadless Rule: Take Action - https://takeaction.io/bha/maintain-national-forest-roadless-areas/  Reinvigorating America's Hunting Heritage Executive Order Breakdwon: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/Portals/0/Documents/BHA_Explainer_ExecutiveOrder14429.pdf  Trick Your Basecamp Sweepstakes: https://go.bhafundraising.org/trickyourbasecamp/Campaign/Details  Join Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, the voice for your wild public lands, waters, and wildlife to be part of a passionate community of hunter-angler-conservationists.  BHA. THE VOICE FOR OUR WILD PUBLIC LANDS, WATERS AND WILDLIFE. Follow us:  Web:  www.backcountryhunters.org Instagram: @backcountryhunters  Facebook: @backcountryhunters 

Brad Abramowski, the lead engineer behind Peak Alloy, and Josh Vickers, Federal's rifle product line manager. These guys have been working on Peak Alloy for years. They'll talk about how the technology has improved since the introduction of the 7mm Backcountry, and where it might go next. Related: https://www.outdoorlife.com/guns/first-elk-65-plus-peak/ Hosted by editor-in-chief Alex Robinson. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Produced by executive editor Natalie Krebs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My first trip chasing bull trout didn't exaclty go as planned. Instead of holding a giant trout in a crystal-clear stream, I found myself lying in a bed in a stranger's house, feeling like I'd gone to the wrong Taco Bell and had one too many beefy five-layer burritos.  So how'd I end up there? What dark forces conspired to keep me from catching a bucket-list fish? Well, it all starts with my buddy Blair.  LINKS FROM THE SHOW Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE Get the FREE Field Guide - CHECK IT OUT

Brett Sullivan is the VP of Merchandising at Backcountry and Competitive Cyclist, the largest cycling e-commerce business in the US. Brett started as a mechanic in their bike shop 14 years ago. We talk about what really drives demand today and why customers from paid ads are fragile. He explains how their Gearhead service turns first-time buyers into loyal ones, how they came through the post-COVID drop-off, and how the Amazon effect has changed what customers expect. We also discuss how he sees brands trying to break into the US, and what exactly what he looks for.Read the latest 'The Business of Cycling' BlogSign up for 'The Business of Cycling' Newsletter

On this episode of the Deadass Podcast, we're joined by Tobias Turner from the Australian Hunting Backcountry Podcast and also a member of the Nature's Perks crew. We get into how he found his way into backcountry hunting, the passion that drives him and how time outdoors has been an anchor for his mental health, especially after his career in the police force. Tobias opens up about his transition from specialized units to life in the backcountry, sharing both hard and inspiring parts of the journey. Along the way, he shares practical tips, hunting experiences and personal reflections that hit home. It's an honest, gripping conversation and well worth your time. Go have a listen.Social Pages and Link to Podcast:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0jV5FA9DxVs5lUVXWAuMfv?si=UxtK_GeMTlm2PQYwCmlzjw&utm_source=copy-linkINSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/australian_hunting_backcountry?stkn=cWR5ZTdpa21waXZu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When we're hiking or exercising for hours, especially in hot conditions, staying hydrated seems simple: drink water. But the physiology of hydration is much more interesting than that.In this episode, we'll look at what actually happens after you take a drink—how your intestines absorb water, why sodium is important, and why a small amount of carbohydrate can dramatically influence the absorption of both sodium and water. We'll also discuss practical hydration strategies for hikers, runners, and anyone exercising in the backcountry, including an important warning about drinking too much water.The goal isn't to turn hydration into a complicated formula. It's to understand a little of the physiology so you can make better decisions when you're out on the trail.

How do you win with a traditional blackpowder longrifle? How do you tune a muzzleloader to kill elk precisely and profoundly? You get good equipment that's properly suited to the task, and then you work it out. Our family has two premium blackpowder elk permits in our pockets, and in this episode we sit down to talk through the fun we've been having getting tuned up to hunt. HINT: It includes shooting at Fort Bridger, Wyoming and winning two superb custom longrifles.  Ever wanted to learn more about shooting, competing, and hunting with classic traditional blackpowder muzzleloaders? This episode may help... ENJOY!    FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry   Recent brief Patreon-only topics include .280 Ackley VS. 7mm Backcountry,  Preparing to Hunt the Scottish Highlands, and Best Custom Barrels and Muzzle Brakes and "How Exit Wounds Affect Blood Trails,"  as well as ponderings on .30-06 High-BC Bullet performance. Check 'em out!  Email us podcast-related questions here: backcountryhuntingpodcast@gmail.com Email hunt inquiries here: info@globalhuntingadventure.com VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  https://www.ponchooutdoors.com https://javelinbipod.com www.swiftbullets.com www.timneytriggers.com www.browning.com www.leupold.com www.siembidacustomknives.com www.onxmaps.com www.silencercentral.com https://www.portersfirearms.com/

Angie Burnett has spent over a decade in affiliate marketing — starting with coupon sites at 1-800 Contacts, moving through fashion e-commerce, and now leading influencer and affiliate partnerships at Backcountry, a 30-year-old brand she's helped modernize for the creator economy. Recorded live at Outdoor Retailer, this conversation goes deep on what most people get wrong about affiliate marketing and what the best creators and brands are doing differently right now. Angie breaks down why "owning your audience" matters more than ever and how she evaluates creators beyond follower counts (including a surprising use of Reddit and Meta's Creator tools). She also walks through what it actually takes to build an affiliate program from scratch, why newsletters are a much harder affiliate channel than people assume, and how YouTube's new shopping integration is changing the game for creators. Second Nature Is Supported By: Popfly (For Brands): https://popf.ly/secondnaturebrands Popfly (For Creators/Athletes): https://popf.ly/secondnaturecreators Halo: https://www.poweredbyhalo.com Show Notes: Angie Burnett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angieburnett/ Backcountry: https://backcountrycreator.tnu8.net/enE9bO Popfly: https://www.popfly.com Wasatch Adventure Dress: https://backcountrycreator.tnu8.net/ZVzG0W Avantlink: https://www.avantlink.com Impact: https://www.impact.com Clique Agency: https://cliqueaffiliate.com/ MarTec Record (Slack): https://martechrecord.com/industry-surveys-reports-and-data/ BPC - Brand, Product, Content: Koala Eco Veggie Wash: https://www.koalaeco.com/ DryBrew: https://drybrew.com/ Fun Stuff: Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/second-nature-media Meet us on Slack: https://www.launchpass.com/second-nature Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secondnature.media Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.secondnature.media Subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@secondnaturemedia

Today was a tough day i n trenches of work. I didnt feel the same energy. I felt alone. It reminded me of a group hike in 2001. Funny how meditations will do that.Not everday is perfect but we keep going the extra mile.This is Big Dave and you go and have a GREAT day!

This week on Backcountry Conversations, host Trey Curtiss is joined by two BHA staffers: Mary Glaves, BHA's Alaska Program Manager, and Jack Polentes, who works on federal policy out of Washington, D.C. They recently joined members of BHA's Alaska chapter on a five-day, roughly 53-mile float down the Middle Fork of the Koyukuk River to document a landscape at the center of one of Alaska's biggest conservation fights: the proposed Ambler Industrial Road. The 211-mile, gated industrial road would run west from the Dalton Highway to the Ambler mining district, crossing 11 major rivers and requiring more than 2,900 culverts across permafrost. Mary and Jack describe the drive north from Fairbanks, a moving launch ceremony on the river, finding safe gravel-bar camps during a a 24-hour rainstorm that flooded the river, and the signs of development they saw along the way, including 37 helicopters in five days, freshly cut landing zones near a proposed bridge site, and a reactivated mining camp. The conversation also covers what they heard from the people who live, work, and hunt in the region, including trappers and residents in Bettles and Evansville, a longtime big-game guide, and even a career mining surveyor who called the project "in the wrong place." Their concerns range from disrupted moose hunting and risks to bush-plane traffic to the road's lack of public access and a proposed hunting and trapping ban along the corridor. Jack contrasts these on-the-ground views with the conversation in Washington, D.C., where he sees a wide disconnect. Both guests explain why this corner of the Brooks Range deserves national attention and how listeners can stay informed and speak up, including through the Hunters & Anglers for the Brooks Range coalition and by taking action today at BHA's Safeguard the Brooks Range campaign.

#988 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/988Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Territory, Gallatin River Lodge, Fly Fish With Me Utah, DrifthookSponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors Backcountry fly fishing has a way of simplifying things. When every ounce has to ride on your back, you start figuring out pretty quickly which pieces of fishing gear actually matter and which ones can stay at home.In this episode, Patrick and Daniel Bauman of Colter Backcountry take us into that world. We dig into ultralight backcountry gear, native trout across the West, wilderness safety, and the lessons they picked up backpacking and fishing far from the road.Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/988

How do you choose a riflescope that won't let you down in the backcountry? Pick from a proven brand, with a track record of performance and reliablity.  In this epside we sit down with a Leupold engineer and discuss what makes a scope tough, clear, reliable, and predictable, as well has how the best optics maximize light gathering and minimize sun refraction and glare. We talk through internal mechanisms and lens coatings and magnification ranges and recoil testing and so much more. What an inspiring conversation! ENJOY!    FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry   Recent brief Patreon-only topics include .280 Ackley VS. 7mm Backcountry,  Preparing to Hunt the Scottish Highlands, and Best Custom Barrels and Muzzle Brakes and "How Exit Wounds Affect Blood Trails,"  as well as ponderings on .30-06 High-BC Bullet performance. Check 'em out!  Email us podcast-related questions here: backcountryhuntingpodcast@gmail.com Email hunt inquiries here: info@globalhuntingadventure.com VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  https://www.ponchooutdoors.com https://javelinbipod.com www.swiftbullets.com www.timneytriggers.com www.browning.com www.leupold.com www.siembidacustomknives.com www.onxmaps.com www.silencercentral.com https://www.portersfirearms.com/

In Episode 7 of the Backcountry Report, Chris reports from the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies Annual Meeting and covers major conservation news, including Minnesota's Boundary Waters mining debate, NOAA's revised recreational fishing data, proposed Clean Water Act changes, and the future of the Roadless Rule and Forest Service travel management. The episode also features updates from Colorado, Massachusetts, Maine, and Texas, plus ways to support public lands during Public Lands Month.  Show Notes:  Help Us Get to 1 Million Signatures and Save Our Public Lands - https://www.savepubliclands.us/  Roadless Rule: A Closer Look at the Record: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/news/details/roadless-rule-a-closer-look-at-the-record  Roadless Rule: Take Action - https://takeaction.io/bha/maintain-national-forest-roadless-areas/  Travel Management: Take Action - https://takeaction.io/bha/speak-up-for-responsible-travel-management-on-our-national-forests/  Outdoor Life - EPA to Reopen Comment on Clean Water Act Rewrite That Could Leave 80 Percent of U.S. Wetlands Unprotected https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/epa-wotus-public-comment/  Colorado's Ammendment 83 - https://www.backcountryhunters.org/news/details/amendment-83-colorados-right-to-hunt-and-fish Texas BHA Adopt-An-Access Initiative: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/news/details/texas-bha-chapter-and-tpwd-enter-agreement-for-adopt-an-access-initiative  Forged & Found Online Auction - https://go.bhafundraising.org/forgedandfound26/Campaign/Details  Join Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, the voice for your wild public lands, waters, and wildlife to be part of a passionate community of hunter-angler-conservationists.  BHA. THE VOICE FOR OUR WILD PUBLIC LANDS, WATERS AND WILDLIFE.  Follow us:  Web:  www.backcountryhunters.org Instagram: @backcountryhunters  Facebook: @backcountryhunters 

This week, Kyle joins Brad Brooks from Argali to break down the essential components of electrolyte supplements and hydration management for hunters, mountaineers, and folks who love the trail. They analyze various popular product types, discuss how to assess individual needs based on exertion levels, and explain why testing these strategies during training is vital before heading into the backcountry. - - - - -  Check out the video series here on the Argali Youtube channel.  Check out all of Argali's array of backcountry gear products here.  Check out Valley to Peak Resources here. 

KJ sits down with Jacob Albaugh and Mike Herne with Tenet to talk about the problem nobody in the suppressor market had solved — how to get muzzle brake-level recoil reduction without the weight, the length, or the hearing damage. Jacob walks through the unlikely origin story, from filling a Savage .30-06 stock with Bondo and lead wheel weights just to tame the recoil, to cutting apart a suppressor and welding a muzzle brake onto it in a local shop, to the patented 3D-printed titanium designs Tenet builds today. Mike shares the bear hunt that made it click for him: one shot he couldn't spot and a bear that disappeared into the brush, and another later that season where the Limited kept him on target at 430 yards off a rock and a pack. The guys get into caliber-specific suppressor design, why timing your brake matters and how to do it, what additive manufacturing makes possible that standard machining never could, and they reveal Tenet's new Vesper series — a quiet-first counterpart to the recoil-first Limited line. Plus a look at where things stand on the NFA front and what it means for hunters.This Gun Talk Hunt is brought to you by Savage Arms, EOTech, Range Ready Studios, Fiocchi USA, and Shooting Sports Life.About Gun Talk HuntGun Talk Media's Gun Talk Hunt, with Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin, pairs decades of experience with today's latest tools and technology to help you succeed in the field. Whether it runs or flies - no matter what game you pursue - Gun Talk Hunt is a multi-platform podcast that gives today's hunters a voice in the digital world.For more content from Gun Talk Media, visit guntalk.com or subscribe on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Catch First Person Defender on the new Official FPD YouTube channel. Watch Gun Talk Nation on its new YouTube channel. Catch Gun Talk Hunt on the new dedicated YouTube Channel. Listen to all Gun Talk Podcasts with Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you find podcasts.Copyright ©2026 Freefire Media, LLCGun Talk Hunt 09.12.26Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

If you've dreamed of hunting New Zealand for giant Red Stags, Fallow deer, Himalyan Tahr, or Chamois, this episode is for you! We got on the phone with a professional guide and asked questions. Best routes to travel to NZ, how to bring a rifle to NZ, what the best hunting seasons are, free-range vs. estate/private land, how to choose a rifle, cartridge, and bullet for New Zealand big game species, necessary gear, and more.  ALSO! We're about to open our two podcast-hosted hunts with our premier outfitter on the northern tip of the South Island. One week is a traditional lever-action/classic rifle hunt for big red stags in early June, 2027. The other is a learning-type experience in early August, during which we'll teach rifle setup, field shooting, shot placement, and fieldcraft such as reading terrain, glassing, field judging, planning a stalk, playing the wind, blood tracking, field dressing, packing meat, and even how to cut and wrap venison and cook it like a professional chef--plus you'll take those skills to the field and hunt a red stag and a management/meat deer.  Those hunts will open first on www.patreon.com/backcountry , which enables our loyal long-time listeners and supporters first chance to book. Join us there if you'd like to share a campfire in one of New Zealand's finest hunting areas!  For more details on these and other hunts through the Backcountry Hunting Podcasts' sister company Global Hunting Adventures, email info@globalhuntingadventures.com and let us know what you dream of hunting. We'll help you turn those dreams into plans, and then into fantastic memories afield!    FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry   Recent brief Patreon-only topics include .280 Ackley VS. 7mm Backcountry,  Preparing to Hunt the Scottish Highlands, and Best Custom Barrels and Muzzle Brakes and "How Exit Wounds Affect Blood Trails,"  as well as ponderings on .30-06 High-BC Bullet performance. Check 'em out!  Email us podcast-related questions here: backcountryhuntingpodcast@gmail.com Email hunt inquiries here: info@globalhuntingadventure.com VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  https://www.ponchooutdoors.com https://javelinbipod.com www.swiftbullets.com www.timneytriggers.com www.browning.com www.leupold.com www.siembidacustomknives.com www.onxmaps.com www.silencercentral.com https://www.portersfirearms.com/

The list of gear that dominates attention in our space is long. Apparel, rifles, bows, tents, sleeping bags, packs, boots, optics...but when was the last time you really thought about your backcountry stove system?  Well, brothers Chris and Josh, the two founders of ROUGHRIDGE STOVE CO., did think about stoves. A lot. The launch of their truly differentiated stove system is a classic entrepreneurial story of being so fed up with the options available, that they went and built the very product they wanted but couldn't find anywhere else.  Their HIGHCOUNTRY Cook System took years to develop, test, refine and deliver on what they set out to achieve. Given how important staying fueled is on a multi-day backcountry hunt, this innovative cook system should be on every serious mountain or backcountry hunter's radar.    @roughridgestove  @cjneville23  ---------------------------  TRUSTED PARTNERS:  For over 100 years Leica has set the standard for premium optics. From spotting scopes to binoculars, rifle scopes and the new CRF MAX rangefinders, Leica is the choice for those who accept no compromises.  onX Hunt is the most powerful 3D mapping solution for hunters. Get your FREE trial today. If you're already a member, check out the exclusive offers and perks available when you upgrade to an Elite Member.   Spartan Precision Equipment is built for the mountains. Ultra-lightweight, packable, and versatile across shooting platforms. Be sure to check out their new Springbok line of products and the Ascent and Javelin series.  If you're interested in becoming a truly competent, confident and capable rifleman the Modern Say Sniper platform and Modern Day Rifleman community need to be on your radar. Digital courses, podcasts, videos, and in-person instruction taught by one of the best in the industry.  Tired of gut rotting instant coffee? Check out This Is Coffee and get yourself some great instant coffee for when you're in the backcountry or on the road.  ---------------------------  CONSERVATION ORGS TO SUPPORT:  Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to wild sheep.  Go to Wild Sheep Society of BC to become a member, enter raffles, buy merch and support BC's wild sheep populations.  Go to Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to conserving mountain goats and their habitat.   

Mosquitoes suck. Ticks might suck even more. This week on the Okayest Hunter Podcast, we sit down with Travis from Sawyer to talk about something almost every hunter has dealt with but probably doesn't think enough about: protecting yourself from ticks, mosquitoes, and other biting insects while you're in the field. We dive deep into Sawyer Permethrin, how it works on clothing and hunting gear, and why it has become such a valuable tool for hunters spending time in tick country. We also break down the differences between permethrin, picaridin, and DEET—and discuss how hunters can build a better system for insect protection without covering themselves and their gear in traditional bug spray. Travis takes us through Sawyer's history, including the company's beginnings in 1984 and the development of products used by everyone from hunters and backpackers to members of the military. We talk about treating your own hunting clothes versus buying pre-treated clothing, how long treatments can remain effective, and some surprising applications for permethrin around camp, hunting gear, and even dogs. The guys also swap real-world hunting stories, including an African hunt where treated clothing made a very noticeable difference while everyone else in camp was dealing with ticks. Then we get into another side of Sawyer that some hunters may know even better than its insect repellents: water filtration. Travis explains the technology behind Sawyer's hollow-fiber membrane filters, how the company got into water filtration, and how the same lightweight technology used by hunters and backpackers has helped provide clean drinking water to millions of people around the world. If you spend your fall chasing whitetails, spring chasing turkeys, hiking into the backcountry, camping, scouting, hanging trail cameras, or simply spending a lot of time outdoors, this episode is packed with information you can actually put to use. We cover:• Sawyer Permethrin and how it works• Tick and mosquito protection for hunters• Permethrin-treated hunting clothing and gear• Picaridin vs. DEET• Scent concerns while hunting• Protecting yourself during early-season hunts• Turkey hunting and tick prevention• Unexpected uses for permethrin• Sawyer's history and military applications• Sawyer water filtration technology• Backcountry water filtration• Real-world hunting stories and plenty of Okayest Hunter banter Sawyer's picaridin discussion is especially relevant for hunters because Travis explains that it doesn't damage gear the way DEET can and is odorless after drying—making the combination of treated clothing plus topical protection an interesting system for hunters dealing with heavy mosquito and tick pressure. Whether you're preparing for an early-season whitetail sit, crawling through tick-infested turkey woods, scouting in the summer heat, or heading deep into the backcountry, this one might change the way you prepare your hunting clothes before leaving home. Subscribe to the Okayest Hunter Podcast for more hunting stories, gear discussions, whitetail hunting tactics, outdoor education, and conversations made for regular hunters who don't take themselves too seriously. You hunt how you want, and don't forget you can join the Okayest Hunter Crew! https://www.okayesthunter.com/pages/okayest-hunter-crew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As meteorological Fall and the “ber” months arrive, the boys play some bike polo and continue talking about El Niño, with the hopes of a wild and wet winter. Meanwhile, in the absence of any rain, the Hawk Fire in Reno scorches 15,000 acres on Peavine Mountain, burning trails and 40+ homes. A woman swimming in Lake Tahoe is attacked by a river otter, a group of hikers become Dumb Ass Rescued Persons after asking AI to plan their ill-fated ascent of Mount Shasta and Vail Resorts faces a third anti-trust lawsuit alleging ski pass price fixing. Big Sally calls in with an Edward Abbey quote, Trail Whisperer rants about being a part-time crusader and the boys chew on a few DOPE or DERPs including taking home restaurant leftovers, fasting, paying to park and ride mountain bikes and Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline. 3:00 – The boys play bike polo at The Backcountry in Truckee9:00 – The beginning of meteorological Fall has arrived on Sept 111:20 – Wet weather is coming to Tahoe? More super El Nino hype14:15 – Devastating flash flooding in Grand Canyon, Zion National Park and in Nepal17:45 – Preparing for a 3-day bikepacking adventure with big mountain bike rides21:30 – The Hawk Fire in Reno burns a lot of Peavine Mountain and 40+ homes lost30:20 – A woman was attacked by a river otter while swimming in Lake Tahoe33:35 – Dumb Ass Rescued Persons on Mount Shasta after asking AI how to hike the peak41:45 – Vail Resorts is now facing a third anti-trust lawsuit, brought by a shareholder45:50 – Big Sally calls in with an Edward Abbey quote putting life into perspective52:00 – Lee from Marin County calling to say The Crooked Stuff is DOPE.55:00 – DOPE or DERP – Not eating all your dinner at the restaurant and taking home leftovers1:03:00 – DOPE or DERP – Fasting1:11:30 – DOPE or DERP – Paying money to park then ride mountain bike trails1:18:30 – DOPE or DERP – listening to podcasts in 1.5x or 2.0x speed1:19:35 – DOPE or DERP – Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline1:22:00 – Ski Bowl Songs – Top 40 songs listened to over and over again at Tom's childhood ski hill1:25:45 – ON A MUSICAL NOTE - talk about Def Leppard, The Osees, KEXP and All Them Witches1:30:00 – Mount Rose Meadows – solving the ongoing winter parking issues along the highway1:35:45 – Going on a road trip and joining Harvest Host – service for 10,000 places to boondock

Two long-time friends reconnect on this episode of the Ahi Va Podcast. Land Tawney once worked for the National Wildlife Federation. From there he went on to be the original CEO of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. He led that organization for a decade. During that time he met Jesse Deubel and the two of them immediately became friends. While they've been working "in the arena" together for many years, this is the first in-depth conversation the two have had in quite some time. Follow along as Land explains what  motivated him to found his new organization, American Hunters and Anglers Action Network. The American Hunters & Anglers Action Network is a national, nonpartisan advocacy organization focused on defending public lands, waters, wildlife, and the outdoor heritage of hunters and anglers. AHA provides a nimble national platform for mobilizing sportsmen and women around urgent public-land issues and holding decision-makers accountable.NMWF and AHA work together informally when their conservation priorities align. This relationship provides NMWF with an additional avenue to amplify New Mexico conservation issues within a broader national sportsmen's network. That informal collaboration strengthens NMWF's ability to build coalitions, share information, mobilize public support, and elevate threats to New Mexico's public lands and wildlife beyond the state. The relationship is particularly valuable as NMWF works to ensure that hunters and anglers remain a strong and influential constituency in the national conversation about the future of public lands.Many Ahi Va listeners are already familiar with Land Tawney and his incredible conservation impact. For those who do not know him, brace yourself for his candid and entertaining delivery. Land is an exceptional person with unrivaled passion for protecting hunting, fishing and public lands. These issues course through his veins all day, every day. That continues to fuel his insatiable appetite to make sure future generations are afforded the same kinds of opportunities he and Jesse Deubel have had on public lands across this great country. Enjoy the listen! For more info: American Hunters and Anglers WebsiteAmerican Hunters and Anglers InstagramNMWF

We're attacking the old debate, folks: If you had to pick just ONE CARTRIDGE to hunt ANYTHING you want, what would it be? I suspect our choices may surprise many of you. ENJOY!    FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry   Recent brief Patreon-only topics include "Preparing to Hunt the Scottish Highlands" and "Best Custom Barrels and Muzzle Brakes" and "How Exit Wounds Affect Blood Trails,"  as well as brief audio episodes on "6.5 Backcountry" (6.5 Creedmoor +P), and ponderings on ".30-06 High-BC Bullet performance." Check 'em out!  Email us podcast-related questions here: backcountryhuntingpodcast@gmail.com Email hunt inquiries here: info@globalhuntingadventure.com VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  https://www.ponchooutdoors.com https://javelinbipod.com www.swiftbullets.com www.timneytriggers.com www.browning.com www.leupold.com www.siembidacustomknives.com www.onxmaps.com www.silencercentral.com https://www.portersfirearms.com/

Chris kicks the show off with a tribute to Wendell Berry, who died this week at 92, and the language he gave hunters for understanding their place in the food chain. In conservation news, Governor Walz signs an executive order blocking mining near the Boundary Waters, juvenile silver carp are found closer than ever to Lake Michigan while the Brandon Road barrier sits idle under administrative review, and the Trump administration pressures the Park Service toward an unprecedented land exchange inside Yosemite. Policy Watch covers the Roadless Rule DEIS, the Travel Management rewrite, and a questionable 20,000-acre land transfer in Alaska. Plus: Minnesota BHA wins the Outdoor Leaders Award, voices from the Kankakee Jamboree, and a roundup of Public Lands Month events and giveaways.  Show Notes:   Help Us Get to 1 Million Signatures and Save Our Public Lands - https://www.savepubliclands.us/  Roadless Rule: A Closer Look at the Record: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/news/details/roadless-rule-a-closer-look-at-the-record  Roadless Rule: Take Action - https://takeaction.io/bha/maintain-national-forest-roadless-areas/  Travel Management: Take Action - https://takeaction.io/bha/speak-up-for-responsible-travel-management-on-our-national-forests/  Proposed Alaskan Land Transfer - https://www.backcountryhunters.org/news/details/opportunity-to-comment-on-the-proposed-land-transfer-in-houston-ak  Minnesota Chapter Wins Outdoor Leaders Award - https://www.backcountryhunters.org/news/details/minnesota-bha-chapter-wins-2026-outdoor-leaders-award-for-public-lands-stewardship  Forged & Found Online Auction - https://go.bhafundraising.org/forgedandfound26/Campaign/Details  Join Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, the voice for your wild public lands, waters, and wildlife to be part of a passionate community of hunter-angler-conservationists. BHA. THE VOICE FOR OUR WILD PUBLIC LANDS, WATERS AND WILDLIFE. Follow us: Web: www.backcountryhunters.org Instagram: @backcountryhunters Facebook: @backcountryhunters

Deer season is here, and Dan DeWitt is back at the Spotted Dog Podcast table with Nolan, Cory Bahr, and Zach Poole for a deep dive into whitetail hunting.Dan shares decades of hunting experience and breaks down how he uses mock scrapes, scent, trail cameras, terrain, thermals, feeding schedules, and hunting pressure to pattern mature bucks. The guys get into early-season and velvet tactics, why the first big October cold front can be so productive, using topo maps to find saddles and travel corridors, conditioning deer around feeders and cameras, and some unconventional tactics that might make you rethink the way you hunt.They also recap the Idaho spring bear hunt, talk 7mm Backcountry rifles and mountain hunting gear, debate Louisiana deer management and “earn-a-buck” regulations, and hear some incredible stories from Dan's hunts across Africa.From chasing bears in the Idaho mountains to figuring out a mature whitetail in your own backyard, this one is packed with hunting stories, laughs, and tactics you can put to work this season.Plus, Tax Free Weekend is happening September 4–6 at Spotted Dog Sporting Goods in Columbia, Louisiana.https://www.spotteddogsportinggoods.com/

Legendary Adirondack woodsman Jim Abbott is back on the podcast for a follow-up session full of tales from the backcountry: stories of backcountry rescues, lost trapper huts, local southern Adirondack lore, and a full of hour of buck stories. Learn more about hunting deer, moose and more in the Big Woods, find informative articles and the best wool and gear at https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com Check out the BWB Edition tent here: https://www.seekoutside.com/redcliff-6p-2-0-bwb-edition/ Check out the BWB Edition bundle here: https://www.seekoutside.com/redcliff-6p-2-0-bwb-edition-hot-tent-bundle Big woods land and camps for sale: www.landandcamps.com Save 20% on your OnX subscription with code 'ADK' https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt Hal and the Big Woods Bucks Team's Gear: https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com/Wool

Stories of lost loot and buried booty have kept treasure hunters busy digging for gold in hidden corners of Oregon for the past 150 years. Stories like the Louse Creek Stage Robbery ... the Silent Paymaster of Fort Grant ... the Inside Job at Pendleton ... and the Gold-Filled Muck Boot. (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/1101c-oregon-backcountry-rich-in-legends-of-buried-treasure.html)

 Most guys don't quit a backcountry hunt because the area sucked. They quit because they're in a calorie deficit, they haven't slept, and they blew their anaerobic tank on day one. After decades of guiding, outfitting, and packing hunters into wilderness areas, this is the physiology behind the urge to quit and the three prescriptions that fix it.In this episode:Why the first two to three days are learning days, and why quitting at 50% means giving up 80–90% of your real opportunityThe 72-hour wall: how appetite decline at altitude drives muscle glycogen and cerebral glucose down at the same timeThe daily calorie bag system. 3,500–4,000 calories, and the discipline mechanism that makes you actually eat themHow sleep loss collapses your dopamine receptors and kills your motivation to huntWhy an ultralight sleep system on a non-ultralight hunt is a mistake, plus hydration timing and the pee bottleAerobic vs. anaerobic pace, and why I'd take five hours on a stalk I could do in forty-five minutes ---FOLLOW CLIFFYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CliffGrayInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/Cliffgry/Facebook - https://facebook.com/PursuitWithCliffPursuit With Cliff Podcasthttps://pursuitwithcliff.com/interviews-and-podcasts/Cliff's Hunt Planning and Strategy Membership https://pursuitwithcliff.com/membership/Hunt. Fish. Spear.  (Experiences, Courses and Seminars) https://pursuitwithcliff.com/ExperiencesMerchhttps://pursuitwithcliff.com/shop/SUBSCRIBE TO CLIFF'S NEWSLETTER:https://PursuitWithCliff.com/#Newsletter

Can you now just walk into a gun store, buy a suppressor, and walk out with it? Recent legal rulings have upset the NFA's apple cart, leaving a frenzy of good and bad info scattered across cyberspace. In this episode we welcome Brandon Maddox, suppressor mastermind behind Silencer Central, to help clarify what we know, what we don't know, and what to expect in coming months. ENJOY!    FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry   Recent brief Patreon-only topics include "Best Custom Barrels and Muzzle Brakes" and "How Exit Wounds Affect Blood Trails,"  as well as brief audio episodes on "6.5 Backcountry" (6.5 Creedmoor +P), and ponderings on ".30-06 High-BC Bullet performance." Check 'em out!  Email us questions here: backcountryhuntingpodcast@gmail.com   VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  https://www.ponchooutdoors.com https://javelinbipod.com www.swiftbullets.com www.timneytriggers.com www.browning.com www.leupold.com www.siembidacustomknives.com www.onxmaps.com www.silencercentral.com https://www.portersfirearms.com/

Twenty-five years ago, the Forest Service made one of the most consequential land management decisions in its history: protecting nearly 60 million acres of national forest from new roads and logging. That protection — the Roadless Rule — is now on the chopping block, with the USDA formally proposing to rescind it and a public comment period open through September 21. In this episode, we sit down with Chris Wood, president and CEO of Trout Unlimited, who helped write the rule from inside the Forest Service back in 2001 and has spent the decades since defending it. Chris breaks down the real economic, ecological, and cultural reasons the rule exists in the first place — from a $8.5 billion road maintenance backlog to jaw-dropping habitat numbers (75% of Idaho's Chinook and steelhead habitat, for example, sits in roadless country) — and then dismantles the arguments being used to justify tearing it down, including the Forest Service's own data showing roadless areas actually see more wildfire fuel treatment, not less. It's a clear-eyed, fact-first breakdown of what's really at stake for hunters and anglers, and a case for why showing up with data — not just outrage — is how this fight gets won. Comment on the Roadless Rule before September 21! Trout Unlimited's Roadless Report Chris Wood Roadless podcast with Hal Herring

Michael Snoeck is the owner of Backcountry Obsessions, specializing in backcountry light tackle and fly fishing in southern Florida. In this episode, we talk about what constitutes the backcountry when inshore fishing, the species and seasons of southwest Florida, getting into the Everglades backcountry, how he had a chance meeting with a previous podcast guest, and much more.  Website: BackcountryObsessions.com Facebook: link Instagram: @backcountryobsessionsswfl Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you know someone that makes freeze dried meals send them our way. We will try them in our new series Huntin & Lunchin. On this episode we try Backcountry Bistro which makes extremely farm to table freeze dried meals with minimal ingredients. ➡️ SHOOT2HUNT

No European country offers more spectacular hunting than Spain. Four species of ibex, chamois, red deer, roe deer, mouflon, wild boar, fallow deer, and even barbary sheep can be hunted across the rolling terraces and amongst the ancient mountain ruins. Archetecture, food, and history is unparalleled. And it's not expensive! In this episide, we sit down with outfitter Oscar Colomina and take a deep dive into just how special Spain is. And of course, hunting stories occur! ENJOY!    FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry   Recent brief Patreon-only topics include "Best Custom Barrels and Muzzle Brakes" and "How Exit Wounds Affect Blood Trails,"  as well as brief audio episodes on "6.5 Backcountry" (6.5 Creedmoor +P), ponderings on ".30-06 High-BC Bullet performance," a first look at a new heavy-for-caliber 270-grain Solid .35 Whelen load, a "6.8 Western Survival Forecast" and "Gear List for Hunting." Check 'em out!  Email us questions here: backcountryhuntingpodcast@gmail.com   VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  https://javelinbipod.com www.swiftbullets.com www.timneytriggers.com www.browning.com www.leupold.com www.siembidacustomknives.com www.onxmaps.com www.silencercentral.com https://www.portersfirearms.com/

Tonight I have 2 chilling fishing horror stories from deep in the backcountry, one from a remote cutthroat creek in the Idaho wilderness, and one from the northern Maine woods, far past the gates, where the good water is a long walk from the nearest road. Two trips, planned the same way fishermen have always planned them: pick water nobody else fishes, and go. If you enjoy true scary stories, wilderness horror, and creepy encounters from hunters and fishermen, subscribe and turn on notifications,  new stories every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/its_just_creepyStory Credits:►Sent in to https://www.justcreepy.net/Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:01:07 Story 100:59:00 Story 2Business inquiries:►creepydc13@gmail.com#scarystories #horrorstories

This week on The Backcountry Report, Chris covers major developments affecting public lands, waters and wildlife—from a massive expansion of hunting and fishing opportunities on national wildlife refuges to proposed changes involving tribal water rights and the future of NOAA's Arctic Report Card. The episode also examines the proposed repeal of the 2001 Roadless Rule, Vermont's primitive-camping updates, and border infrastructure construction in and around Big Bend National Park. Plus, hear how BHA volunteers removed a mile of obsolete fencing in Wyoming and learn how you can get involved in stewardship projects nationwide.   Show Notes Vermont Primitive Camping Rule Update: https://fpr.vermont.gov/primitive-camping-rule-amendment  Join Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, the voice for your wild public lands, waters, and wildlife to be part of a passionate community of hunter-angler-conservationists. BHA. THE VOICE FOR OUR WILD PUBLIC LANDS, WATERS AND WILDLIFE. Follow us: Web: www.backcountryhunters.org Instagram: @backcountryhunters Facebook: @backcountryhunters

This week we drive the 2026 Ineos Grenadier on pavement, dirt roads, and CR's challenging Rock Hill to see whether this purpose-built, BMW-powered SUV is worth nearly $90,000. We discuss the driving experience, its unusual steering, noisy cabin, quirky controls, where it excels, and whether we'd actually buy one. Plus, we answer an audience question about what to do with an older BMW whose necessary repairs cost more than the car is worth.   Join CR at https://CR.org/joinviaYT to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization.     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 00:37 Overview: 2026 Ineos Grenadier 02:22 The Story Behind the Grenadier 04:00 Why it SUV Stands Out 07:28 Off-Road Test 10:12 Locking Differentials and Low-Range Gear 12:28 Built to Be Repaired in the Middle of Nowhere 13:40 BMW Power in a Serious Off-Roader 15:33 The Grenadier's Quirky Interior 17:20 Compromises 19:06 The Steering 22:31 Buttons, Switches, and an Airplane-Style Cockpit 27:31 Driving Position and Seat Comfort 30:32 Cabin Noise 32:05 On-Road Handling 33:45 Would We Spend $90,000 on One? 36:22 What It's Really Like to Live With 38:44 How Would the Grenadier Score in CR Testing? 39:36 Audience Question: Should I sell a car that costs more to repair than it's worth?     ----------------------------------  Find the Best SUVs https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   10 Best SUVs You Can Buy Right Now https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/10-best-suvs-you-can-buy-right-now-a8518508556/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Who Makes the Most Reliable New Cars? https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/who-makes-the-most-reliable-cars-a7824554938/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   How It Works: FWD vs. RWD vs. AWD vs. 4WD https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/automotive-technology/2wd-vs-awd-vs-4wd-a5663578720/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Which Brands Make the Best Cars? https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-driving/which-car-brands-make-the-best-vehicles-a6159221985/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   CR Car Value Estimator https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-value-estimator/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

This week we drive the 2026 Ineos Grenadier on pavement, dirt roads, and CR's challenging Rock Hill to see whether this purpose-built, BMW-powered SUV is worth nearly $90,000. We discuss the driving experience, its unusual steering, noisy cabin, quirky controls, where it excels, and whether we'd actually buy one. Plus, we answer an audience question about what to do with an older BMW whose necessary repairs cost more than the car is worth.   Join CR at https://CR.org/joinviaYT to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization.     SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 00:37 Overview: 2026 Ineos Grenadier 02:22 The Story Behind the Grenadier 04:00 Why it SUV Stands Out 07:28 Off-Road Test 10:12 Locking Differentials and Low-Range Gear 12:28 Built to Be Repaired in the Middle of Nowhere 13:40 BMW Power in a Serious Off-Roader 15:33 The Grenadier's Quirky Interior 17:20 Compromises 19:06 The Steering 22:31 Buttons, Switches, and an Airplane-Style Cockpit 27:31 Driving Position and Seat Comfort 30:32 Cabin Noise 32:05 On-Road Handling 33:45 Would We Spend $90,000 on One? 36:22 What It's Really Like to Live With 38:44 How Would the Grenadier Score in CR Testing? 39:36 Audience Question: Should I sell a car that costs more to repair than it's worth?     ----------------------------------  Find the Best SUVs https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   10 Best SUVs You Can Buy Right Now https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/suvs/10-best-suvs-you-can-buy-right-now-a8518508556/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Who Makes the Most Reliable New Cars? https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/who-makes-the-most-reliable-cars-a7824554938/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   How It Works: FWD vs. RWD vs. AWD vs. 4WD https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/automotive-technology/2wd-vs-awd-vs-4wd-a5663578720/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Which Brands Make the Best Cars? https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-driving/which-car-brands-make-the-best-vehicles-a6159221985/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   CR Car Value Estimator https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-value-estimator/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

I sat down with Jordan Bales this week for one of those conversations that starts as a catch-up and turns into a full-on masterclass — and I didn't even plan it that way. It's been way too long since Jordan and I recorded together (we live in the same town, so we keep telling ourselves we don't need a podcast to catch up — turns out we do). Jordan's got a trail camera bull he's chasing this fall — a mid-July photo puts him around 340", with room to grow into the 350 range by September — and he wanted to pick my brain on how to actually turn this thing up before archery season opens. So that's exactly what we did. We get into the real difference between hunting a "201-level" six-point and hunting a genuine target bull — because trust me, those are two completely different games. We talk about why elk don't respect your neat little three-mile circle on OnX, why a good bull might blow off his summer ground and go rut ten miles away, and why "air miles" is the only way to actually think about elk movement in big mountain country. We also get into backpack-hunt logistics, meat care in the backcountry, why purple roads and hiking trails matter less than you think (until they don't), and the mental shift it takes to go from "find one bull" to "learn four different herds at once." If you've got a shooter on camera right now and you're trying to figure out your game plan for opening week, this episode is basically a free coaching session. Grab a coffee and get ready to think differently about how elk actually use the mountain. This Episode's Sponsors Tricer This episode is brought to you by the good folks over at Tricer. I always want to call them Tricer Tripods, but they make a lot more than tripods — the RP Bipod is one of my favorite pieces of gear I own. At 10.5 ounces it's stupid lightweight, it comes with long legs and short legs, and it works on both Picatinny and ARCA. All that for $350 is a no-brainer. I've shot a lot of critters off this thing. Check it out at tricer.com and use code TRO to save 10% off. Maven Optics This episode is also brought to you by Maven Optics — a direct-to-consumer optics company out of Wyoming that I've been running for years. The comment I get every single time someone picks up a pair is, "Oh man, these are actually really good." Yeah — I told you. From binos to rangefinders to rifle scopes, Maven is hands-down the best bang for your buck in the optics world, because cutting out the big box store markup means better glass for less money. Check them out at mavenbuilt.com and use code TRO at checkout for a special gift. Chapters Timestamp Segment 0:00 Intro — Welcome to the Elk Hunt Podcast 1:15 Sponsor: Tricer RP Bipod 2:45 Sponsor: Maven Optics 4:00 Catching up with Jordan Bales — wedding recap 6:30 First elk hunt four weeks out — this year's scouting mission 8:15 The trail camera bull — first photos and initial score estimate 11:00 Piecing together bull location vs. known cow herds 14:30 Why elk wander farther than most hunters assume 18:00 201 vs. 301 hunting: chasing a six-point vs. chasing a target bull 23:00 Why it takes a team to hunt one specific giant bull 27:30 Thinking in "air miles" instead of trail miles 31:00 Bachelor herds, rut timing, and reading bull behavior in late August 35:00 Strategy: kid gloves vs. hard-charging a target bull 39:00 Backcountry logistics — backpack hunting, horses, and pulling meat 43:00 Meat care and temperature management in the backcountry 46:00 Recreational hiker traffic — does it actually affect elk? 48:30 Roly-poly country vs. big mountain drainages — which makes you a better elk hunter 51:30 Hunt West coaching — booking a consult with Jordan 53:00 Outro — free hunt planner and show links (Note: these timestamps are estimated proportionally based on conversation flow within the 50-minute runtime — swap in your actual DAW/editing timestamps before publishing.) Three Key Takeaways Think in air miles, not trail miles. The mental trap most hunters fall into is measuring distance the way a human experiences it — on foot, along trails. Elk cover ground on a completely different scale. A bull that seems "close" to a herd on the map might actually be far enough that he's already moved on to check her and bounce. Recalibrating your sense of distance is one of the biggest jumps from intermediate to advanced elk hunting. Targeting one specific bull requires understanding every herd around him, not just his. The moment you commit to "301-level" hunting — chasing one specific animal instead of just filling a tag — the job changes from finding an elk to mapping an entire drainage system: every bachelor group, every cow herd, every likely wind-and-terrain funnel within a few miles. It's genuinely harder and less fun than general elk hunting, which is exactly why it usually takes a team. Patience beats pressure with a known target bull. The instinct to hike straight into a bull's last known location and start calling is usually the fastest way to lose him for the season. Watching from a distance, learning what the herd is doing morning and evening, and staying in "kid glove" mode until you actually have eyes on him gives you a far better shot than blowing him out of the country on day one.

The "small cartridges for big game" debate continues. Does stout recoil REALLY prevent you from making accurate shots in the field? If so, what's the reason: Is it rifle dynamics? Shooter technique? Lack of discipline? Or... could large-caliber rifles actually be fundamentally less accurate? In this episode we take a deep dive into whether hunters actually should be better shooters with small cartridges. ENJOY!   FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry   Recent brief Patreon-only topics include "Hunting Monster Aoudad in Mexico,"  "Best Mauser Rifle Ever" and "How Exit Wounds Affect Blood Trails,"  as well as brief audio episodes on "6.5 Backcountry" (6.5 Creedmoor +P), ponderings on ".30-06 High-BC Bullet performance," a first look at a new heavy-for-caliber 270-grain Solid .35 Whelen load, a "6.8 Western Survival Forecast" and "Gear List for Hunting." Check 'em out!  Email us questions here: backcountryhuntingpodcast@gmail.com   VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  https://javelinbipod.com www.swiftbullets.com www.timneytriggers.com www.browning.com www.leupold.com www.siembidacustomknives.com www.onxmaps.com www.silencercentral.com https://www.portersfirearms.com/

While searching the abandoned BRITE Site, Fox, Carol and Ulrich have a tense encounter with a local.  ---  Support the Show! https://www.patreon.com/sarahellisfox  Connect with Us!  https://discord.com/invite/pQme6WV  

In the backcountry, dog ain't mans best friend. Nope: a good horse is. We take this episode out into the pasture with Audrey von Benedikt (the horsewoman of the family) and talk through how to get the most out of your horse and yourself on an elk hunt. We compare the pros and cons of horses versus ATVs, discuss best ways to carry a rifle on a horse, specific training (for the horse and for you) prior to heading into elk country, and more. Plus, we introduce a new member of the family: a little blue roan filly that just might turn into the ultimate elk-hunting horse. ENJOY!    FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry   Recent brief Patreon-only topics include "Best Mauser Rifle Ever" and "How Exit Wounds Affect Blood Trails,"  as well as brief audio episodes on "6.5 Backcountry" (6.5 Creedmoor +P), ponderings on ".30-06 High-BC Bullet performance," a first look at a new heavy-for-caliber 270-grain Solid .35 Whelen load, a "6.8 Western Survival Forecast" and "Gear List for Hunting." Check 'em out!  Email us questions here: backcountryhuntingpodcast@gmail.com   VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  https://javelinbipod.com www.swiftbullets.com www.timneytriggers.com www.browning.com www.leupold.com www.siembidacustomknives.com www.onxmaps.com www.silencercentral.com https://www.portersfirearms.com/

In this episode of the Backcountry Report, Chris dives into the latest conservation news and boots-on-the-ground action from across the BHA community. We explore a surprising connection between air pollution and wildlife behavior, looking at how pollutants are degrading the natural "smellscape" that animals rely on to survive. Then, we break down urgent policy updates, including a critical public comment period on wetland drain tile setbacks and a major review of Wilderness Study Area management. Finally, we highlight inspiring volunteer efforts from Minnesota to California, featuring a partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps to deliver water to endangered desert bighorn sheep. Plus, get the details on upcoming chapter events you won't want to miss. Show Notes Pollution is Changing the Smells of Nature, With Risks for Wildlife: https://e360.yale.edu/features/smellscapes Wilderness Study Areas: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/15/2026-11951/policy-review-blm-manual-6320-considering-lands-with-wilderness-characteristics-in-the-blm-land-use Wetland Drain Tile Setback Action Alert: https://t akeaction.io/bha/comment-to-conserve-wetlands-with-science-based-drain-tile-setbacks-2/ North Carolina Banquet: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/events/eventid/4870/e/north-carolina-chapter-4th-annual-conservation-banquet-durham-nc-8-aug-2026 Busting Clays in Western PA: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/events/eventid/5181/e/2026-badlands-classic-3d-archery-shoot-medora-nd-8-aug-2026 North Dakota Badlands Classic: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/events/eventid/5181/e/2026-badlands-classic-3d-archery-shoot-medora-nd-8-aug-2026 Join Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, the voice for your wild public lands, waters, and wildlife to be part of a passionate community of hunter-angler-conservationists. BHA. THE VOICE FOR OUR WILD PUBLIC LANDS, WATERS AND WILDLIFE. Follow us: Web: www.backcountryhunters.org Instagram: @backcountryhunters Facebook: @backcountryhunters

If you didn't know there was a July bear season in Idaho, that's the first of many things you'll learn in this episode. Ben Vidal from Mammoth Outfitters is a mountain man. He makes his living in the woods with his dogs hunting bears, cougars, bobcats and wolves. This isn't the type of houndsman you might be imagining. Ben will take off on foot with his dogs and spend multiple days just getting to an area to hunt. Hunting with him feels like stepping back in history, and so does this conversation. 

Great cartridges for hunting mule deer tend to be good for most western big game species... But what if you singularly, passionately want one ultimate mule deer cartridge? In this episode, we sit down with Colton Heward, managing editor of Petersen's Hunting magazine, and talk out what makes a perfect cartridge for hunting mule deer. Heward is a big game guide with decades of experience, and loves to hunt big mule deer over all else. He shares his personal favorite cartridges, and tells the story of three incredible bucks he's had the priviledge of hunting. ENJOY!  Check out Colton Heward's work at www.petersenshunting.com   FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry   Recent brief Patreon-only topics include "How Exit Wounds Affect Blood Trails,"  as well as brief audio episodes on "6.5 Backcountry" (6.5 Creedmoor +P), ponderings on ".30-06 High-BC Bullet performance," a first look at a new heavy-for-caliber 270-grain Solid .35 Whelen load, a "6.8 Western Survival Forecast" and "Gear List for Hunting." Check 'em out!  Email us questions here: backcountryhuntingpodcast@gmail.com   VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  https://javelinbipod.com www.swiftbullets.com www.timneytriggers.com www.browning.com www.leupold.com www.siembidacustomknives.com www.onxmaps.com www.silencercentral.com https://www.portersfirearms.com/