Large antlered species of deer from North America and east Asia
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In this episode of the Western Rookie Podcast, host Dan Johnson and CJ Davis discuss the excitement of the upcoming hunting season, focusing on antelope and elk hunting. CJ shares his experiences as the president of Montana Decoy, emphasizing the importance of quality gear and effective hunting strategies. The conversation covers various topics, including family dynamics in hunting, the use of decoys, and the unique challenges of elk hunting. Listeners gain insights into the thrill of the hunt and practical tips for success in the field. Takeaways: Hunting season brings excitement and preparation. Quality gear is essential for successful hunts. Family dynamics can impact hunting trips. Antelope is a great entry point for new hunters. Decoys can significantly improve hunting success. Understanding animal behavior is key to hunting. Elk hunting offers unique challenges and rewards. Terrain plays a crucial role in hunting strategies. Patience and adaptability are vital in the field. Using decoys effectively can enhance the hunting experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of the Western Rookie Podcast, host Dan Johnson and CJ Davis discuss the excitement of the upcoming hunting season, focusing on antelope and elk hunting. CJ shares his experiences as the president of Montana Decoy, emphasizing the importance of quality gear and effective hunting strategies. The conversation covers various topics, including family dynamics in hunting, the use of decoys, and the unique challenges of elk hunting. Listeners gain insights into the thrill of the hunt and practical tips for success in the field.Takeaways:Hunting season brings excitement and preparation.Quality gear is essential for successful hunts.Family dynamics can impact hunting trips.Antelope is a great entry point for new hunters.Decoys can significantly improve hunting success.Understanding animal behavior is key to hunting.Elk hunting offers unique challenges and rewards.Terrain plays a crucial role in hunting strategies.Patience and adaptability are vital in the field.Using decoys effectively can enhance the hunting experience.
In this episode of the Western Rookie Podcast, host Dan Johnson and CJ Davis discuss the excitement of the upcoming hunting season, focusing on antelope and elk hunting. CJ shares his experiences as the president of Montana Decoy, emphasizing the importance of quality gear and effective hunting strategies. The conversation covers various topics, including family dynamics in hunting, the use of decoys, and the unique challenges of elk hunting. Listeners gain insights into the thrill of the hunt and practical tips for success in the field.Takeaways:Hunting season brings excitement and preparation.Quality gear is essential for successful hunts.Family dynamics can impact hunting trips.Antelope is a great entry point for new hunters.Decoys can significantly improve hunting success.Understanding animal behavior is key to hunting.Elk hunting offers unique challenges and rewards.Terrain plays a crucial role in hunting strategies.Patience and adaptability are vital in the field.Using decoys effectively can enhance the hunting experience.
Hunting in South Dakota is such a cool experience, they have Mule Deer, Elk, Whitetail Deer, and an abundance of small game and predators, so I figured it would be a good time to have my buddy Derek Ver Beek from Buckstorm on the show to talk about his upcoming hunt plans for South Dakota. Victory Drive Merch NOW AVAILABLE at the WCB STORE! Victory Drive Patreon! Interact with me on X (Twitter) Instagram Facebook TikTok https://www.workingclassbowhunter.com/victorydrive Victory Drive is proudly presented by Grizzly Coolers and Supported by these Amazing Partners! Grizzly Coolers Code WCB Huntworth Code WCB15 Don't forget to check out the other shows on the WCB Podcast Network! Working Class Bowhunter Podcast! Tackle & Tacos! Hunting The Mason Dixon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send us a textThis week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale has another great conversation with FWP, Game Management Bureau Chief, Brian Wakeling, this time about Montana's Elk Shoulder Seasons. These seasons are already underway in several hunting districts and will go on and off through February 15th, 2026. Just that statement right there is confusing. Thus, there are a whole lot of hunters that pass on giving these elk harvest opportunities a try. Rigger has received a whole lot of emails from many podcast listeners and viewers complaining about that. Folks have said things like "I have a helluva time figuring out what tag I even need in Shoulder Seasons near me" or "Antlerless elk!? Does that mean a cow or calf or what" or "just when I thought I had it figured out, I head out and the landowner said, "hey you can't do that here now that was for last week!" And the list goes on and on. That's why your host Downrigger Dale said "not this year, all that confusion needs to be cleared up and Brian Wakeling is the perfect guy for the job. Brian is excellent at explaining everything you need to know about Elk Shoulder Seasons. During the podcast Brian even opened the 2025 hunting regulations and showed some examples of where to look for Shoulder Season info and more importantly what all that info means. Once you listen or watch this podcast you will be walking around with a big beautiful light bulb above your head! True you won't be bringing home a trophy mount, but you will be able to fill your freezer with delicious elk meat! That is way better than sipping on a mug of tag soup! So what are ya waiting for ya brilliant meat eater? Go mash that play button and listen or better yet watch and learn all about it! Links: Click here for a web page were you can learn even more, and it has some great hunt planning tools!Click here to look at last year's Shoulder Season performance data that Brian gave us.For a copy of Montana's Deer, Elk and Pronghorn hunting regulations click here.To send Brian Wakeling a question click here.Click here to email Downrigger Dale.Remember to tune in to The Montana Outdoor Radio Show, live every Saturday from 6:00AM to 8:00AM MT. The show airs on 30 radio stations across the State of Montana. You can get a list of our affiliated radio stations on our website. You can also listen to recordings of past shows, get fishing and and hunting information and much more at that website or on our Facebook page. You can also watch our radio show there as well.
This week, we pay tribute to one of Missouri's greatest conservationists — Jerry Presley, former Director of the Missouri Department of Conservation, who passed away on August 9, 2025, at the age of 94.Jerry dedicated nearly four decades to protecting and managing Missouri's natural resources and inspired generations of outdoor lovers through his leadership, mentorship, and passion for the outdoors. From his humble roots in Low Wassie to the helm of MDC, Jerry lived a life defined by service, stewardship, and a deep love for the Missouri wilderness.In remembrance, we're replaying Episode 60, one of our all-time favorite conversations. Recorded five years ago, Jerry joined us to talk about:Growing up in the Ozarks during the Great DepressionThe creation of Eleven Point State ParkConservation legends and legislationWaterfowl, exotic pets, and goggle-eye fishing…and yes, even Bigfoot and the Mystery Bait BucketIt was a conversation full of wisdom, laughter, and timeless stories.Whether you're a longtime listener or new to Driftwood Outdoors, we invite you to sit back and enjoy this special episode that captures the spirit of a true conservation pioneer.Rest easy, Jerry — and thank you.In lieu of flowers, the family requests expressions of sympathy to be made in the form of donations to the Jerry J. Presley Conservation Endowed Scholarship at the University of Missouri.Link to make donations is HERESpecial thanks to:Living The Dream Outdoor PropertiesSuperior Foam Insulation LLCDoolittle TrailersScenic Rivers TaxidermyConnect with Driftwood Outdoors:FacebookInstagramYouTubeEmail:info@driftwoodoutdoors.com
Return guest, Dan Pickar, joins me for a short but action packed School of September! Dan is a writer, editor, and video producer at Eastmans as well as a co-host of the Life of a Bowhunter Podcast. In this episode, Dan and I key in on some elk locating tactics, stalking techniques, calling, killing pressured bulls, and tons more. Dan is the perfect guy for the School of September! I always leave with a ton of new knowledge after recording with him and you guys are going to love this one! Dan on Instagram Show Sponsors! Phelps Game Calls - The game call company of The Western Huntsman! https://bit.ly/PhelpsGameCalls-Eastmans -Use Promo Code “Huntsman10” for 10% off! Silencer Central - Get started with a suppressor for your next hunt by going to the website here: https://bit.ly/SilencerCentral-Eastmans They make it very easy to get licensed, purchased, and set up so you can find out why getting a suppressor from Silencer Centrals is so popular! Leupold Optics- Over 100 years of American-made optics such as scopes, binos, spotters, range finders and more. Leupold sets the standard for innovation and quality without selling out. Leupold not only makes excellent products for any hunt, but they work hard for the future of hunting through their incredible support of many different conservation organizations. Support the companies that support you, check out Leupold here: https://bit.ly/Leupold-Eastmans Barnes Bullets - Since 1932, Barnes Bullets has been a leader in hunting ammo. The world-famous X-Bullet was the first expanding all-copper bullet known for its exceptional knock down power and performance. I have personally been using Barnes Bullets since 1998 and wouldn't recommend them if I didn't know for sure how well they perform. Check them out at https://bit.ly/BarnesBullets-Eastmans Browning X-Bolt 2 - Browning is perhaps one of the top brands in American hunting. We all know this company, and they've once again moved the bar to a higher standard with the X-Bolt 2 rifle. Available in multiple cartridges, this rifle is designed for maximum, Total Accuracy, right out of the box. The Vari-Tech Stock allows this rifle to fit any person of any size. The DLX Trigger with adjustable weights is smooth as ice, and hunters can take advantage of the Plus Magazine System when maximum rounds are needed. With too many features to list here, this rifle is a no-brainer. Check it out at https://bit.ly/Browning-Eastmans SecureIT Gun Safes- The SecureIT Agile Series gun safes are a lightweight, modular gun storage solution that integrate with any gun collection. With Fast-Lock technology, they offer quick access when seconds count, are easy to move or get up and down stairs when you live in apartments or condos, and are super flexible for every need! Have a look here: https://bit.ly/SecureIt-Eastmans Mystery Ranch Packs- These packs have a long tradition of quality and durability. Their new hunting pack line-up has everything from solid daypacks to backcountry sizes and women's sizes. This is huge! I've never been able to find a good pack for my wife and girls that actually fit them right until I found the women's Sawtooth. Impressive load capacities, great organization, tough, lightweight, and carried on the improved Mysterium frame. Link: https://bit.ly/MysteryRanch-Eastmans Columbia River Knife & Tool CRKT- From tomahawks to pocket knives, every hunter should visit https://bit.ly/ColumbiaRiverKnifeAndTool-Eastmans and poke around for your next hunt. I've given my Chogan T-Hawk a real workout on the homestead and in camp. The hunting knife line-up has something for everyone, who doesn't love shopping for knives?? Eastmans Hunting Journals - What Western Hunter doesn't know Eastmans Hunting Journals?? I've been a fan and subscriber to the magazine since I was a kid, and you should too. Between the magazine, Eastmans TagHub, and the new Mule Deer eCourse, Eastmans has something for everyone and the tools every Western Hunter should have! Check it out at https://www.eastmans.com/ Hit me up at jim@thewesternhuntsman.com
On the Overthinking It Podcast, we go wild, Wild Kratts. Gonna go wild, wild, Wild Kratts (Wild Kratts). Episode 893: You Come at the Elk, You Best Not Miss originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]
For the second hour of Terry Wickstrom Outdoors, Terry is joined by Nate Zelinsky from Tightline Outdoors, to give the latest fishing report. As well as Elk hunting. Andy Cochran joins the show to give an update on conditions in the Blue Mesa Area. Finally, JR Pierce from Colorado Clays to talk Dove hunting and muzzleloaders.
Sarah Elk, Senior Partner at Bain & Company and global leader of its operating model work, brings a clear, pragmatic lens to why so many large-scale change efforts fail to stick. Drawing on decades of advising multinational organizations, she diagnoses the structural and behavioral traps that cause transformations to stall, and shares the disciplines that make change durable. Elk emphasizes that transformation is not a one-off program but an enduring capability that must be “led from the top and embedded in the culture.” She cautions against outsourcing responsibility to a program office: “If the CEO is not leading it and the leadership team isn't engaged in the change, you might get something done, but it will erode quickly.” Key Insights from the Conversation: Clarity on Non-Negotiables Many failed transformations lack a shared definition of the “non-negotiables” in the new operating model. Without them, execution becomes fragmented. “You have to be crystal clear on what's standard and what's flexible.” Outcomes Over Activity Successful change efforts anchor to measurable business results, not just activity metrics or generic benchmarks. “It's not about hitting 80 percent of a checklist. It's about whether you've moved the needle on the outcomes you care about.” Leadership Alignment Is a Continuous Process Alignment isn't built in a single offsite; it requires ongoing dialogue, joint problem-solving, and confronting decisions that challenge entrenched interests. “You need the leadership team acting as one—every week, every month—not just at the kickoff.” Manage Change Fatigue Overloading the organization erodes momentum. Sequencing initiatives and celebrating visible early wins tied to strategy helps sustain energy. “People get tired. You have to show progress and give them space to breathe.” Governance, Incentives, and Talent Must Evolve Together Elk warns that without parallel changes to systems and structures, “behavior will revert to what it was before.” The discussion reframes transformation from a high-profile event into a muscle organizations must build and maintain. For executives seeking change that endures beyond the initial push, Elk offers a blueprint grounded in operational rigor, leadership accountability, and cultural realism. Get Sarah's book here: https://shorturl.at/Tyotz Doing Agile Right: Transformation Without Chaos Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/OverallApproach McKinsey & BCG winning resume free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/resumepdf Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo
For the second hour of Terry Wickstrom Outdoors, Terry is joined by Nate Zelinsky from Tightline Outdoors and Austin Parr. As they discuss Elk scouting and some fall fishing. Terry also welcomes Troy Jones to discuss hunting optics and muzzle ammo. And lastly, Brad Petersen joins the show to discuss upcoming fishing events!
Herhaling VIInleidingVoor deze herhaling nemen we elke dag maar één idee en oefenen dat zo vaak als mogelijk is. Naast de minstens vijftien minuten die je er ‘s morgens en ‘s avonds aan besteedt, en de herinneringsmomenten die je de hele dag door elk uur houdt, dien je het idee zo vaak je kunt ertussendoor te gebruiken. Elk van deze ideeën, mits werkelijk geleerd, zou op zich voor verlossing voldoende zijn. Elk zou genoeg zijn om jou en de wereld te bevrijden van elke vorm van slavernij, en de Godsherinnering uit te nodigen opnieuw te komen.Met dit in gedachten beginnen we onze oefening, waarbij we zorgvuldig de ideeën herhalen die de Heilige Geest ons in onze laatste twintig lessen heeft geschonken. Elk omvat het hele leerplan, mits dat idee begrepen, geoefend, aanvaard en toegepast wordt op alles wat heel de dag door lijkt te gebeuren. Een is genoeg. Maar op dat ene mag geen enkele uitzondering worden gemaakt. En daarom is het nodig dat we ze allemaal gebruiken en tot één laten versmelten, waarbij elk aan het geheel dat we leren bijdraagt.Deze oefensessies zijn, net als in onze vorige herhaling, gerangschikt rond een centraal thema, waarmee we elke les beginnen en eindigen. Het is dit:Ik ben niet een lichaam. Ik ben vrij.Want ik ben nog steeds zoals God mij geschapen heeft.De dag begint en eindigt hiermee. En we herhalen het, telkens op het hele uur, of wanneer we er tussendoor aan denken dat we een functie hebben die de wereld die we zien te boven gaat. Afgezien hiervan en van een herhaling van de speciale gedachte die we voor die dag oefenen, wordt op geen andere vorm van oefening aangedrongen dan dat je alles grondig los laat wat jouw denkgeest verstopt en doof maakt voor rede, eenvoudige waarheid en gezond verstand.We zullen bij deze herhaling proberen alle woorden en speciale vormen van oefenen te ontstijgen. Want deze keer proberen we in een hoger tempo en langs een korter pad te komen tot de vrede en sereniteit van God. We sluiten slechts onze ogen en vergeten dan alles wat we meenden te weten en te begrijpen. Want zo worden we bevrijd van alles wat we niet wisten en niet begrijpen konden.Eén uitzondering is er maar op dit ontbreken van structuur. Sta niet toe dat ook maar één loze gedachte onweerlegd voorbijgaat. Als je er een ontdekt, ontken dan dat die vat op jou heeft en haast je je denkgeest ervan te verzekeren dat dit niet is wat hij verlangt. Laat dan rustig de gedachte die je ontkend hebt opgeheven worden, en snel en zeker worden vervangen door het idee dat we oefenen voor die dag.Wanneer je aan verleiding blootstaat, haast je dan om je er vrij van te verklaren met de woorden:Deze gedachte wil ik niet. In plaats daarvan kies ik _________.En herhaal dan het idee voor de dag en laat dat de plaats innemen van wat jij dacht. Afgezien van dergelijke speciale toepassingen van het idee van elke dag, voegen we slechts enkele specifieke uitdrukkingen of gedachten toe als hulp bij het oefenen. In plaats daarvan geven we deze momenten van stilte aan de Leraar die in stilte onderwijst, van vrede spreekt en onze gedachten elke betekenis geeft die ze maar hebben.Aan Hem draag ik deze herhaling voor jou op. Ik plaats jou onder Zijn hoede en laat Hem jou leren wat je moet zeggen, denken en doen, telkens wanneer jij je tot Hem wendt. Hij zal niet nalaten er voor jou te zijn, telkens wanneer jij Zijn hulp inroept. Laten we de hele herhaling waaraan we nu beginnen opdragen aan Hem, en laten we bovendien niet vergeten aan Wie deze wordt gegeven, terwijl we dag na dag oefenen en voortgaan in de richting van het doel dat Hij ons heeft gesteld, waarbij we Hem toestaan ons te leren hoe we moeten gaan, en volkomen op Hem vertrouwen voor de manier waarop elke oefenperiode het best een liefdevol geschenk van vrijheid aan de wereld worden kan.LES 220Herhaling van de les 200Ik ben niet een lichaam. Ik ben vrij. Want ik ben nog steeds zoals God mij geschapen heeft.(200) Er is geen vrede dan de vrede van God.Laat me niet afdwalen van het pad van vrede, want ik verdwaal op iedere andere weg. Maar laat me Hem volgen die me huiswaarts leidt, en vrede is even zeker als de Liefde van God.Ik ben niet een lichaam. Ik ben vrij. Want ik ben nog steeds zoals God mij geschapen heeft.
In this episode of the Live Wild Podcast, Remi Warren kicks off Elk Month by sharing essential elk hunting strategies, focusing on the importance of the location bugle. He recounts personal hunting stories, emphasizes the significance of mastering this call, and provides practical tips for utilizing it effectively in the field. The episode concludes with resources for elk hunters and a call to action for conservation efforts. Takeaways Elk Month is dedicated to sharing strategies for successful elk hunting. The location bugle is a fundamental call every elk hunter should master. Hunting stories provide valuable lessons and insights into elk behavior. Patience and timing are crucial when calling elk. Understanding sound travel in the mountains enhances calling effectiveness. The location bugle helps locate elk and initiate communication. Elk calling can be intimidating, but practice leads to success. Using a combination of calls increases the chances of attracting elk. Conservation organizations like the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation are vital for wildlife preservation. Preparation and knowledge are key to successful elk hunts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Herhaling VIInleidingVoor deze herhaling nemen we elke dag maar één idee en oefenen dat zo vaak als mogelijk is. Naast de minstens vijftien minuten die je er ‘s morgens en ‘s avonds aan besteedt, en de herinneringsmomenten die je de hele dag door elk uur houdt, dien je het idee zo vaak je kunt ertussendoor te gebruiken. Elk van deze ideeën, mits werkelijk geleerd, zou op zich voor verlossing voldoende zijn. Elk zou genoeg zijn om jou en de wereld te bevrijden van elke vorm van slavernij, en de Godsherinnering uit te nodigen opnieuw te komen.Met dit in gedachten beginnen we onze oefening, waarbij we zorgvuldig de ideeën herhalen die de Heilige Geest ons in onze laatste twintig lessen heeft geschonken. Elk omvat het hele leerplan, mits dat idee begrepen, geoefend, aanvaard en toegepast wordt op alles wat heel de dag door lijkt te gebeuren. Een is genoeg. Maar op dat ene mag geen enkele uitzondering worden gemaakt. En daarom is het nodig dat we ze allemaal gebruiken en tot één laten versmelten, waarbij elk aan het geheel dat we leren bijdraagt.Deze oefensessies zijn, net als in onze vorige herhaling, gerangschikt rond een centraal thema, waarmee we elke les beginnen en eindigen. Het is dit:Ik ben niet een lichaam. Ik ben vrij.Want ik ben nog steeds zoals God mij geschapen heeft.De dag begint en eindigt hiermee. En we herhalen het, telkens op het hele uur, of wanneer we er tussendoor aan denken dat we een functie hebben die de wereld die we zien te boven gaat. Afgezien hiervan en van een herhaling van de speciale gedachte die we voor die dag oefenen, wordt op geen andere vorm van oefening aangedrongen dan dat je alles grondig los laat wat jouw denkgeest verstopt en doof maakt voor rede, eenvoudige waarheid en gezond verstand.We zullen bij deze herhaling proberen alle woorden en speciale vormen van oefenen te ontstijgen. Want deze keer proberen we in een hoger tempo en langs een korter pad te komen tot de vrede en sereniteit van God. We sluiten slechts onze ogen en vergeten dan alles wat we meenden te weten en te begrijpen. Want zo worden we bevrijd van alles wat we niet wisten en niet begrijpen konden.Eén uitzondering is er maar op dit ontbreken van structuur. Sta niet toe dat ook maar één loze gedachte onweerlegd voorbijgaat. Als je er een ontdekt, ontken dan dat die vat op jou heeft en haast je je denkgeest ervan te verzekeren dat dit niet is wat hij verlangt. Laat dan rustig de gedachte die je ontkend hebt opgeheven worden, en snel en zeker worden vervangen door het idee dat we oefenen voor die dag.Wanneer je aan verleiding blootstaat, haast je dan om je er vrij van te verklaren met de woorden:Deze gedachte wil ik niet. In plaats daarvan kies ik _________.En herhaal dan het idee voor de dag en laat dat de plaats innemen van wat jij dacht. Afgezien van dergelijke speciale toepassingen van het idee van elke dag, voegen we slechts enkele specifieke uitdrukkingen of gedachten toe als hulp bij het oefenen. In plaats daarvan geven we deze momenten van stilte aan de Leraar die in stilte onderwijst, van vrede spreekt en onze gedachten elke betekenis geeft die ze maar hebben.Aan Hem draag ik deze herhaling voor jou op. Ik plaats jou onder Zijn hoede en laat Hem jou leren wat je moet zeggen, denken en doen, telkens wanneer jij je tot Hem wendt. Hij zal niet nalaten er voor jou te zijn, telkens wanneer jij Zijn hulp inroept. Laten we de hele herhaling waaraan we nu beginnen opdragen aan Hem, en laten we bovendien niet vergeten aan Wie deze wordt gegeven, terwijl we dag na dag oefenen en voortgaan in de richting van het doel dat Hij ons heeft gesteld, waarbij we Hem toestaan ons te leren hoe we moeten gaan, en volkomen op Hem vertrouwen voor de manier waarop elke oefenperiode het best een liefdevol geschenk van vrijheid aan de wereld worden kan.LES 219Herhaling van de les 199Ik ben niet een lichaam. Ik ben vrij. Want ik ben nog steeds zoals God mij geschapen heeft.(199) Ik ben niet een lichaam. Ik ben vrij.Ik ben Gods Zoon. Wees stil, mijn denkgeest, en overdenk dit een moment. Keer dan op aarde terug, zonder verwarring over wat mijn Vader voor eeuwig liefheeft als Zijn Zoon.Ik ben niet een lichaam. Ik ben vrij. Want ik ben nog steeds zoals God mij geschapen heeft.
In this episode of NDO Podcast, we visit with Bruce Stillings, Department big game management supervisor, and Jason Smith, Department big game management biologist, about the once-in-a-lifetime moose and elk hunts, the importance of hunter harvest information and some tips for being prepared for these coveted hunts.
Herhaling VIInleidingVoor deze herhaling nemen we elke dag maar één idee en oefenen dat zo vaak als mogelijk is. Naast de minstens vijftien minuten die je er ‘s morgens en ‘s avonds aan besteedt, en de herinneringsmomenten die je de hele dag door elk uur houdt, dien je het idee zo vaak je kunt ertussendoor te gebruiken. Elk van deze ideeën, mits werkelijk geleerd, zou op zich voor verlossing voldoende zijn. Elk zou genoeg zijn om jou en de wereld te bevrijden van elke vorm van slavernij, en de Godsherinnering uit te nodigen opnieuw te komen.Met dit in gedachten beginnen we onze oefening, waarbij we zorgvuldig de ideeën herhalen die de Heilige Geest ons in onze laatste twintig lessen heeft geschonken. Elk omvat het hele leerplan, mits dat idee begrepen, geoefend, aanvaard en toegepast wordt op alles wat heel de dag door lijkt te gebeuren. Een is genoeg. Maar op dat ene mag geen enkele uitzondering worden gemaakt. En daarom is het nodig dat we ze allemaal gebruiken en tot één laten versmelten, waarbij elk aan het geheel dat we leren bijdraagt.Deze oefensessies zijn, net als in onze vorige herhaling, gerangschikt rond een centraal thema, waarmee we elke les beginnen en eindigen. Het is dit:Ik ben niet een lichaam. Ik ben vrij.Want ik ben nog steeds zoals God mij geschapen heeft.De dag begint en eindigt hiermee. En we herhalen het, telkens op het hele uur, of wanneer we er tussendoor aan denken dat we een functie hebben die de wereld die we zien te boven gaat. Afgezien hiervan en van een herhaling van de speciale gedachte die we voor die dag oefenen, wordt op geen andere vorm van oefening aangedrongen dan dat je alles grondig los laat wat jouw denkgeest verstopt en doof maakt voor rede, eenvoudige waarheid en gezond verstand.We zullen bij deze herhaling proberen alle woorden en speciale vormen van oefenen te ontstijgen. Want deze keer proberen we in een hoger tempo en langs een korter pad te komen tot de vrede en sereniteit van God. We sluiten slechts onze ogen en vergeten dan alles wat we meenden te weten en te begrijpen. Want zo worden we bevrijd van alles wat we niet wisten en niet begrijpen konden.Eén uitzondering is er maar op dit ontbreken van structuur. Sta niet toe dat ook maar één loze gedachte onweerlegd voorbijgaat. Als je er een ontdekt, ontken dan dat die vat op jou heeft en haast je je denkgeest ervan te verzekeren dat dit niet is wat hij verlangt. Laat dan rustig de gedachte die je ontkend hebt opgeheven worden, en snel en zeker worden vervangen door het idee dat we oefenen voor die dag.Wanneer je aan verleiding blootstaat, haast je dan om je er vrij van te verklaren met de woorden:Deze gedachte wil ik niet. In plaats daarvan kies ik _________.En herhaal dan het idee voor de dag en laat dat de plaats innemen van wat jij dacht. Afgezien van dergelijke speciale toepassingen van het idee van elke dag, voegen we slechts enkele specifieke uitdrukkingen of gedachten toe als hulp bij het oefenen. In plaats daarvan geven we deze momenten van stilte aan de Leraar die in stilte onderwijst, van vrede spreekt en onze gedachten elke betekenis geeft die ze maar hebben.Aan Hem draag ik deze herhaling voor jou op. Ik plaats jou onder Zijn hoede en laat Hem jou leren wat je moet zeggen, denken en doen, telkens wanneer jij je tot Hem wendt. Hij zal niet nalaten er voor jou te zijn, telkens wanneer jij Zijn hulp inroept. Laten we de hele herhaling waaraan we nu beginnen opdragen aan Hem, en laten we bovendien niet vergeten aan Wie deze wordt gegeven, terwijl we dag na dag oefenen en voortgaan in de richting van het doel dat Hij ons heeft gesteld, waarbij we Hem toestaan ons te leren hoe we moeten gaan, en volkomen op Hem vertrouwen voor de manier waarop elke oefenperiode het best een liefdevol geschenk van vrijheid aan de wereld worden kan.LES 218Herhaling van de les 198Ik ben niet een lichaam. Ik ben vrij. Want ik ben nog steeds zoals God mij geschapen heeft.(198) Alleen mijn veroordeling verwondt me.Mijn veroordeling houdt mijn visie in duisternis gehuld, en door mijn blinde ogen kan ik het visioen van mijn heerlijkheid niet zien. Maar vandaag kan ik deze heerlijkheid aanschouwen en me verheugen.Ik ben niet een lichaam. Ik ben vrij. Want ik ben nog steeds zoals God mij geschapen heeft.
Ryan and Danielsan are back this week, talking all things outdoors and a few things we probably shouldn't. We hype up the upcoming 200th episode, preach a little treestand safety (because gravity always wins), swap some hunting stories, and wander into deep-question territory where the answers are questionable at best.Vanguard Outdoors Use Code TERRIBLE20 to save 20%!We are a Hunting, Fishing & Just general Outdoors Podcast based out of Michigan that likes to have a lot of fun, Talk tactics and tell our Terrible Stories from the field or on the water. We talk about:Hunting:Whitetail Deer, Turkey, Waterfowl, Small Game, Elk, MooseFishing:Northern Pike, Musky, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Salmon, Trout, Sturgeon, PanFish, Ice Fishing, Great Lake Fishing to Small River Fishing.We couldn't be more excited to partner up with our friends at Wes Point Shores Resort. The place that Ryan & Bob have been going to since they were 5 years old! Follow the links below to check them out and be sure to mention the show and save 10% off your bill!Wes Point Shores FaceBookWes Point Shores InstagramWesPointShores.ComMI DNR Musky SurveyO'Wacky Tool Starter KitFishing Complete Inc Use Code: TERRIBLE & Save 20%!Terrible SwagThe Terrible Outdoorsman WebsiteTik TokInstagramFacebookFollow us on YouTube!#Hunting # Fishing #michigan #Michiganfishing #Michiganders #Outdoors
Herhaling VIInleidingVoor deze herhaling nemen we elke dag maar één idee en oefenen dat zo vaak als mogelijk is. Naast de minstens vijftien minuten die je er ‘s morgens en ‘s avonds aan besteedt, en de herinneringsmomenten die je de hele dag door elk uur houdt, dien je het idee zo vaak je kunt ertussendoor te gebruiken. Elk van deze ideeën, mits werkelijk geleerd, zou op zich voor verlossing voldoende zijn. Elk zou genoeg zijn om jou en de wereld te bevrijden van elke vorm van slavernij, en de Godsherinnering uit te nodigen opnieuw te komen.Met dit in gedachten beginnen we onze oefening, waarbij we zorgvuldig de ideeën herhalen die de Heilige Geest ons in onze laatste twintig lessen heeft geschonken. Elk omvat het hele leerplan, mits dat idee begrepen, geoefend, aanvaard en toegepast wordt op alles wat heel de dag door lijkt te gebeuren. Een is genoeg. Maar op dat ene mag geen enkele uitzondering worden gemaakt. En daarom is het nodig dat we ze allemaal gebruiken en tot één laten versmelten, waarbij elk aan het geheel dat we leren bijdraagt.Deze oefensessies zijn, net als in onze vorige herhaling, gerangschikt rond een centraal thema, waarmee we elke les beginnen en eindigen. Het is dit:Ik ben niet een lichaam. Ik ben vrij.Want ik ben nog steeds zoals God mij geschapen heeft.De dag begint en eindigt hiermee. En we herhalen het, telkens op het hele uur, of wanneer we er tussendoor aan denken dat we een functie hebben die de wereld die we zien te boven gaat. Afgezien hiervan en van een herhaling van de speciale gedachte die we voor die dag oefenen, wordt op geen andere vorm van oefening aangedrongen dan dat je alles grondig los laat wat jouw denkgeest verstopt en doof maakt voor rede, eenvoudige waarheid en gezond verstand.We zullen bij deze herhaling proberen alle woorden en speciale vormen van oefenen te ontstijgen. Want deze keer proberen we in een hoger tempo en langs een korter pad te komen tot de vrede en sereniteit van God. We sluiten slechts onze ogen en vergeten dan alles wat we meenden te weten en te begrijpen. Want zo worden we bevrijd van alles wat we niet wisten en niet begrijpen konden.Eén uitzondering is er maar op dit ontbreken van structuur. Sta niet toe dat ook maar één loze gedachte onweerlegd voorbijgaat. Als je er een ontdekt, ontken dan dat die vat op jou heeft en haast je je denkgeest ervan te verzekeren dat dit niet is wat hij verlangt. Laat dan rustig de gedachte die je ontkend hebt opgeheven worden, en snel en zeker worden vervangen door het idee dat we oefenen voor die dag.Wanneer je aan verleiding blootstaat, haast je dan om je er vrij van te verklaren met de woorden:Deze gedachte wil ik niet. In plaats daarvan kies ik _________.En herhaal dan het idee voor de dag en laat dat de plaats innemen van wat jij dacht. Afgezien van dergelijke speciale toepassingen van het idee van elke dag, voegen we slechts enkele specifieke uitdrukkingen of gedachten toe als hulp bij het oefenen. In plaats daarvan geven we deze momenten van stilte aan de Leraar die in stilte onderwijst, van vrede spreekt en onze gedachten elke betekenis geeft die ze maar hebben.Aan Hem draag ik deze herhaling voor jou op. Ik plaats jou onder Zijn hoede en laat Hem jou leren wat je moet zeggen, denken en doen, telkens wanneer jij je tot Hem wendt. Hij zal niet nalaten er voor jou te zijn, telkens wanneer jij Zijn hulp inroept. Laten we de hele herhaling waaraan we nu beginnen opdragen aan Hem, en laten we bovendien niet vergeten aan Wie deze wordt gegeven, terwijl we dag na dag oefenen en voortgaan in de richting van het doel dat Hij ons heeft gesteld, waarbij we Hem toestaan ons te leren hoe we moeten gaan, en volkomen op Hem vertrouwen voor de manier waarop elke oefenperiode het best een liefdevol geschenk van vrijheid aan de wereld worden kan.LES 217Herhaling van de les 197Ik ben niet een lichaam. Ik ben vrij. Want ik ben nog steeds zoals God mij geschapen heeft.(197) Ik kan alleen maar mijn eigen dankbaarheid oogsten.Wie anders moet voor mijn verlossing dank betuigen dan ikzelf? En hoe kan ik, behalve door verlossing, het Zelf vinden aan wie ik mijn dank verschuldigd ben?Ik ben niet een lichaam. Ik ben vrij. Want ik ben nog steeds zoals God mij geschapen heeft.
Buitenlandse toeristen komen graag naar ons land. Elk jaar meer dan 20 miljoen. Maar dat zou zomaar eens kunnen gaan veranderen. Verschillende Duitse media schreven de laatste tijd artikelen over hoe duur Nederland als vakantieland is geworden. En die prijzen gaan met de voorgenomen BTW-verhoging op betaalde overnachtingen alleen maar hoger worden. Wordt Nederland als vakantieland te duur? Presentator Margje Fikse gaat daarover in gesprek met: * Theo van de Laar, docent Internationaal Toerisme aan de Hogeschool van Breda * Lars Carree, wethouder bij de gemeente Zandvoort
In this episode of the Elk Hunt Podcast, host Cody Rich sits down with elk hunting expert Aaron to discuss the highs and lows of backpack hunting, animal behavior, and the importance of patience when hunting elk. With years of experience under their belts, Aaron shares his perspective on the intricacies of hunting elk in the backcountry and offers tips on how to approach new areas, how to call elk, and when to move to another spot if you're not seeing success. Whether you're a seasoned elk hunter or just starting, this episode provides actionable insights that will help you become a more effective hunter. Timestamp Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction & Sponsor Mentions 4:00 - Aaron's Background and Return to Elk Hunting 9:15 - The Appeal of Backpack Hunting and its Challenges 14:20 - Hunting Strategies: Patience vs. Overcalling 22:30 - How to Know When to Leave an Area 30:00 - Cold Calling vs. Mild Calling for Elk 39:00 - Scouting: When it's Necessary & When it's Not 46:00 - Backpack Hunting Decision: Stay or Go? 54:00 - Animal Behavior and Understanding Elk Patterns 1:02:00 - How to Adjust Your Approach as the Season Progresses 1:10:00 - Final Thoughts on Effective Elk Hunting Strategies Three Key Takeaways: Patience is Crucial: When calling elk, waiting and letting the situation unfold can often be more effective than constantly blowing calls. Getting too eager to call can ruin your chances and lead to poor results. Understanding Animal Behavior: Knowing elk habits—where they feed, rest, and move during the rut—will give you a significant advantage in finding elk and predicting their movements. Don't Overstay in a Spot: If you're not seeing elk or hearing calls, don't hesitate to move on. Fresh sign is key—don't waste your time in a spot that's not producing, and don't be afraid to backtrack if things aren't working. When it comes to ultralight hunting gear, Stone Glacier has you covered. Whether you're embarking on a multi-day backcountry sheep hunt or pushing miles in search of elk, their minimalist designs keep your pack weight low without compromising on durability or performance. From tents and sleeping bags to premium clothing and packs, Stone Glacier delivers gear that's built to withstand the toughest conditions and keep you moving. Trust Stone Glacier to go further, faster, and lighter. Check them out at StoneGlacier.com. Tricer Tripods: Looking for a lightweight yet sturdy tripod to pair with your Maven Optics? Look no further than Tricer Tripods. Designed by hunters, for hunters, Tricer offers a range of innovative, highly functional tripods. Whether you're glassing from the ridgeline or need a solid shooting platform in the field, Tricer's LP Panhead is a game changer. Don't compromise your gear—get the ultimate support and save 10% on your next purchase with code TRO at Tricer.com.
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Herhaling VIInleidingVoor deze herhaling nemen we elke dag maar één idee en oefenen dat zo vaak als mogelijk is. Naast de minstens vijftien minuten die je er ‘s morgens en ‘s avonds aan besteedt, en de herinneringsmomenten die je de hele dag door elk uur houdt, dien je het idee zo vaak je kunt ertussendoor te gebruiken. Elk van deze ideeën, mits werkelijk geleerd, zou op zich voor verlossing voldoende zijn. Elk zou genoeg zijn om jou en de wereld te bevrijden van elke vorm van slavernij, en de Godsherinnering uit te nodigen opnieuw te komen.Met dit in gedachten beginnen we onze oefening, waarbij we zorgvuldig de ideeën herhalen die de Heilige Geest ons in onze laatste twintig lessen heeft geschonken. Elk omvat het hele leerplan, mits dat idee begrepen, geoefend, aanvaard en toegepast wordt op alles wat heel de dag door lijkt te gebeuren. Een is genoeg. Maar op dat ene mag geen enkele uitzondering worden gemaakt. En daarom is het nodig dat we ze allemaal gebruiken en tot één laten versmelten, waarbij elk aan het geheel dat we leren bijdraagt.Deze oefensessies zijn, net als in onze vorige herhaling, gerangschikt rond een centraal thema, waarmee we elke les beginnen en eindigen. Het is dit:Ik ben niet een lichaam. Ik ben vrij.Want ik ben nog steeds zoals God mij geschapen heeft.De dag begint en eindigt hiermee. En we herhalen het, telkens op het hele uur, of wanneer we er tussendoor aan denken dat we een functie hebben die de wereld die we zien te boven gaat. Afgezien hiervan en van een herhaling van de speciale gedachte die we voor die dag oefenen, wordt op geen andere vorm van oefening aangedrongen dan dat je alles grondig los laat wat jouw denkgeest verstopt en doof maakt voor rede, eenvoudige waarheid en gezond verstand.We zullen bij deze herhaling proberen alle woorden en speciale vormen van oefenen te ontstijgen. Want deze keer proberen we in een hoger tempo en langs een korter pad te komen tot de vrede en sereniteit van God. We sluiten slechts onze ogen en vergeten dan alles wat we meenden te weten en te begrijpen. Want zo worden we bevrijd van alles wat we niet wisten en niet begrijpen konden.Eén uitzondering is er maar op dit ontbreken van structuur. Sta niet toe dat ook maar één loze gedachte onweerlegd voorbijgaat. Als je er een ontdekt, ontken dan dat die vat op jou heeft en haast je je denkgeest ervan te verzekeren dat dit niet is wat hij verlangt. Laat dan rustig de gedachte die je ontkend hebt opgeheven worden, en snel en zeker worden vervangen door het idee dat we oefenen voor die dag.Wanneer je aan verleiding blootstaat, haast je dan om je er vrij van te verklaren met de woorden:Deze gedachte wil ik niet. In plaats daarvan kies ik _________.En herhaal dan het idee voor de dag en laat dat de plaats innemen van wat jij dacht. Afgezien van dergelijke speciale toepassingen van het idee van elke dag, voegen we slechts enkele specifieke uitdrukkingen of gedachten toe als hulp bij het oefenen. In plaats daarvan geven we deze momenten van stilte aan de Leraar die in stilte onderwijst, van vrede spreekt en onze gedachten elke betekenis geeft die ze maar hebben.Aan Hem draag ik deze herhaling voor jou op. Ik plaats jou onder Zijn hoede en laat Hem jou leren wat je moet zeggen, denken en doen, telkens wanneer jij je tot Hem wendt. Hij zal niet nalaten er voor jou te zijn, telkens wanneer jij Zijn hulp inroept. Laten we de hele herhaling waaraan we nu beginnen opdragen aan Hem, en laten we bovendien niet vergeten aan Wie deze wordt gegeven, terwijl we dag na dag oefenen en voortgaan in de richting van het doel dat Hij ons heeft gesteld, waarbij we Hem toestaan ons te leren hoe we moeten gaan, en volkomen op Hem vertrouwen voor de manier waarop elke oefenperiode het best een liefdevol geschenk van vrijheid aan de wereld worden kan.LES 216Herhaling van de les 196Ik ben niet een lichaam. Ik ben vrij. Want ik ben nog steeds zoals God mij geschapen heeft.(196) Ik kan alleen mijzelf maar kruisigen.Al wat ik doe, doe ik aan mijzelf. Als ik aanval, lijd ik. Maar als ik vergeef, zal verlossing mij worden geschonken.Ik ben niet een lichaam. Ik ben vrij. Want ik ben nog steeds zoals God mij geschapen heeft.
Herhaling VIInleidingVoor deze herhaling nemen we elke dag maar één idee en oefenen dat zo vaak als mogelijk is. Naast de minstens vijftien minuten die je er ‘s morgens en ‘s avonds aan besteedt, en de herinneringsmomenten die je de hele dag door elk uur houdt, dien je het idee zo vaak je kunt ertussendoor te gebruiken. Elk van deze ideeën, mits werkelijk geleerd, zou op zich voor verlossing voldoende zijn. Elk zou genoeg zijn om jou en de wereld te bevrijden van elke vorm van slavernij, en de Godsherinnering uit te nodigen opnieuw te komen.Met dit in gedachten beginnen we onze oefening, waarbij we zorgvuldig de ideeën herhalen die de Heilige Geest ons in onze laatste twintig lessen heeft geschonken. Elk omvat het hele leerplan, mits dat idee begrepen, geoefend, aanvaard en toegepast wordt op alles wat heel de dag door lijkt te gebeuren. Een is genoeg. Maar op dat ene mag geen enkele uitzondering worden gemaakt. En daarom is het nodig dat we ze allemaal gebruiken en tot één laten versmelten, waarbij elk aan het geheel dat we leren bijdraagt.Deze oefensessies zijn, net als in onze vorige herhaling, gerangschikt rond een centraal thema, waarmee we elke les beginnen en eindigen. Het is dit:Ik ben niet een lichaam. Ik ben vrij.Want ik ben nog steeds zoals God mij geschapen heeft.De dag begint en eindigt hiermee. En we herhalen het, telkens op het hele uur, of wanneer we er tussendoor aan denken dat we een functie hebben die de wereld die we zien te boven gaat. Afgezien hiervan en van een herhaling van de speciale gedachte die we voor die dag oefenen, wordt op geen andere vorm van oefening aangedrongen dan dat je alles grondig los laat wat jouw denkgeest verstopt en doof maakt voor rede, eenvoudige waarheid en gezond verstand.We zullen bij deze herhaling proberen alle woorden en speciale vormen van oefenen te ontstijgen. Want deze keer proberen we in een hoger tempo en langs een korter pad te komen tot de vrede en sereniteit van God. We sluiten slechts onze ogen en vergeten dan alles wat we meenden te weten en te begrijpen. Want zo worden we bevrijd van alles wat we niet wisten en niet begrijpen konden.Eén uitzondering is er maar op dit ontbreken van structuur. Sta niet toe dat ook maar één loze gedachte onweerlegd voorbijgaat. Als je er een ontdekt, ontken dan dat die vat op jou heeft en haast je je denkgeest ervan te verzekeren dat dit niet is wat hij verlangt. Laat dan rustig de gedachte die je ontkend hebt opgeheven worden, en snel en zeker worden vervangen door het idee dat we oefenen voor die dag.Wanneer je aan verleiding blootstaat, haast je dan om je er vrij van te verklaren met de woorden:Deze gedachte wil ik niet. In plaats daarvan kies ik _________.En herhaal dan het idee voor de dag en laat dat de plaats innemen van wat jij dacht. Afgezien van dergelijke speciale toepassingen van het idee van elke dag, voegen we slechts enkele specifieke uitdrukkingen of gedachten toe als hulp bij het oefenen. In plaats daarvan geven we deze momenten van stilte aan de Leraar die in stilte onderwijst, van vrede spreekt en onze gedachten elke betekenis geeft die ze maar hebben.Aan Hem draag ik deze herhaling voor jou op. Ik plaats jou onder Zijn hoede en laat Hem jou leren wat je moet zeggen, denken en doen, telkens wanneer jij je tot Hem wendt. Hij zal niet nalaten er voor jou te zijn, telkens wanneer jij Zijn hulp inroept. Laten we de hele herhaling waaraan we nu beginnen opdragen aan Hem, en laten we bovendien niet vergeten aan Wie deze wordt gegeven, terwijl we dag na dag oefenen en voortgaan in de richting van het doel dat Hij ons heeft gesteld, waarbij we Hem toestaan ons te leren hoe we moeten gaan, en volkomen op Hem vertrouwen voor de manier waarop elke oefenperiode het best een liefdevol geschenk van vrijheid aan de wereld worden kan.LES 215Herhaling van de les 195Ik ben niet een lichaam. Ik ben vrij. Want ik ben nog steeds zoals God mij geschapen heeft.(195) Liefde is de weg die ik in dankbaarheid ga.De Heilige Geest is mijn enige Gids. In liefde vergezelt Hij mij. En ik zeg Hem dank dat Hij mij de weg toont die ik dien te gaan.Ik ben niet een lichaam. Ik ben vrij. Want ik ben nog steeds zoals God mij geschapen heeft.
The Storm does not cover athletes or gear or hot tubs or whisky bars or helicopters or bros jumping off things. I'm focused on the lift-served skiing world that 99 percent of skiers actually inhabit, and I'm covering it year-round. To support this mission of independent ski journalism, please subscribe to the free or paid versions of the email newsletter.WhoGreg Pack, President and General Manager of Mt. Hood Meadows, OregonRecorded onApril 28, 2025About Mt. Hood MeadowsClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: The Drake Family (and other minority shareholders)Located in: Mt. Hood, OregonYear founded: 1968Pass affiliations:* Indy Pass – 2 days, select blackouts* Indy+ Pass – 2 days, no blackoutsClosest neighboring U.S. ski areas: Summit (:17), Mt. Hood Skibowl (:19), Cooper Spur (:23), Timberline (:26)Base elevation: 4,528 feetSummit elevation: 7,305 feet at top of Cascade Express; 9,000 feet at top of hike-to permit area; 11,249 feet at summit of Mount HoodVertical drop: 2,777 feet lift-served; 4,472 hike-to inbounds; 6,721 feet from Mount Hood summitSkiable acres: 2,150Average annual snowfall: 430 inchesTrail count: 87 (15% beginner, 40% intermediate, 15% advanced, 30% expert)Lift count: 11 (1 six-pack, 5 high-speed quads, 1 fixed-grip quad, 3 doubles, 1 carpet – view Lift Blog's inventory of Mount Hood Meadows' lift fleet)About Cooper SpurClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: The Drake FamilyLocated in: Mt. Hood, OregonYear founded: 1927Pass affiliations: Indy Pass, Indy+ Pass – 2 days, no blackoutsClosest neighboring U.S. ski areas: Mt. Hood Meadows (:22), Summit (:29), Mt. Hood Skibowl (:30), Timberline (:37)Base elevation: 3,969 feetSummit elevation: 4,400 feetVertical drop: 431 feetSkiable acres: 50Average annual snowfall: 250 inchesTrail count: 9 (1 most difficult, 7 more difficult, 1 easier)Lift count: 2 (1 double, 1 ropetow – view Lift Blog's inventory of Cooper Spur's lift fleet)Why I interviewed himVolcanoes are weird. Oh look, an exploding mountain. Because that seems reasonable. Volcanoes sound like something imagined, like dragons or teleportation or dinosaurs*. “So let me get this straight,” I imagine some puzzled Appalachian miner, circa 1852, responding to the fellow across the fire as he tells of his adventures in the Oregon Territory, “you expect me to believe that out thataways they got themselves mountains that just blow their roofs off whenever they feel like it, and shoot off fire and rocks and gas for 50 mile or more, and no one never knows when it's a'comin'? You must think I'm dumber'n that there tree stump.”Turns out volcanoes are real. How humanity survived past day one I have no idea. But here we are, skiing on volcanoes instead of tossing our virgins from the rim as a way of asking the nice mountain to please not explode (seriously how did anyone make it out of the past alive?).And one of the volcanoes we can ski on is Mount Hood. This actually seems more unbelievable to me than the concept of a vengeful nuclear mountain. PNW Nature Bros shield every blade of grass like they're guarding Fort Knox. When, in 2014, federal scientists proposed installing four monitoring stations on Hood, which the U.S. Geological Survey ranks as the sixth-highest threat to erupt out of America's 161 active volcanoes, these morons stalled the process for six years. “I think it is so important to have places like that where we can just step back, out of respect and humility, and appreciate nature for what it is,” a Wilderness Watch official told The New York Times. Personally I think it's so important to install basic monitoring infrastructure so that thousands of people are not incinerated in a predictable volcanic eruption. While “Japan, Iceland and Chile smother their high-threat volcanoes in scientific instruments,” The Times wrote, American Granola Bros say things like, “This is more proof that the Forest Service has abandoned any pretense of administering wilderness as per the letter or spirit of the Wilderness Act.” And Hood and the nation's other volcanoes cackle madly. “These idiots are dumber than the human-sacrifice people,” they say just before belching up an ash cloud that could take down a 747. When officials finally installed these instrument clusters on Hood in 2020, they occupied three boxes that look to be approximately the size of a convenience-store ice freezer, which feels like an acceptable trade-off to mass death and airplanes falling out of the sky.I know that as an outdoor writer I'm supposed to be all pissed off if anyone anywhere suggests any use of even a centimeter of undeveloped land other than giving it back to the deer in a treaty printed on recycled Styrofoam and signed with human blood to symbolize the life we've looted from nature by commandeering 108 square feet to potentially protect millions of lives from volcanic eruption, but this sort of trivial protectionism and willful denial that humans ought to have rights too is the kind of brainless uncompromising overreach that I fear will one day lead to a massive over-correction at the other extreme, in which a federal government exhausted with never being able to do anything strips away or massively dilutes land protections that allow anyone to do anything they can afford. And that's when we get Monster Pete's Arctic Dune Buggies setting up a casino/coal mine/rhinoceros-hunting ranch on the Eliot Glacier and it's like thanks Bros I hope that was worth it to stall the placement of gardenshed-sized public safety infrastructure for six years.Anyway, given the trouble U.S. officials have with installing necessary things on Mount Hood, it's incredible how many unnecessary ones our ancestors were able to build. But in 1927 the good old boys hacked their way into the wilderness and said, “by gum what a spot for snoskiing” and built a bunch of ski areas. And today 31 lifts serve four Mt. Hood ski areas covering a combined 4,845 acres:Which I'm just like, do these Wilderness Watch people not know about this? Perhaps if this and similar groups truly cared about the environmental integrity of Mount Hood they would invest their time, energy, and attention into a long-term regional infrastructure plan that identified parcels for concentrated mixed-use development and non-personal-car-based transit options to mitigate the impact of thousands of skiers traveling up the mountain daily from Portland, rather than in delaying the installation of basic monitoring equipment that notifies humanity of a civilization-shattering volcanic eruption before it happens. But then again I am probably not considering how this would impact the integrity of squirrel poop decomposition below 6,000 feet and the concomitant impacts on pinestand soil erosion which of course would basically end life as we know it on planet Earth.OK this went sideways let me try to salvage it.*Whoops I know dinosaurs were real; I meant to write “the moon landing.” How embarrassing.What we talked aboutA strong 2024-25; recruiting employees in mountains with little nearby housing; why Meadows doesn't compete with Timberline for summer skiing; bye-bye Blue double, Meadows' last standing opening-year chairlift; what it takes to keep an old Riblet operating; the reliability of old versus new chairlifts; Blue's slow-motion demolition and which relics might remain long term; the logic of getting a free anytime buddy lift ticket with your season pass; thoughts on ski area software providers that take a percentage of all sales; why Meadows and Cooper Spur have no pass reciprocity; the ongoing Cooper Spur land exchange; the value of Cooper Spur and Summit on a volcano with three large ski areas; why Meadows hasn't backed away from reciprocal agreements; why Meadows chose Indy over Epic, Ikon, or Mountain Collective; becoming a ski kid when you're not from a ski family; landing at Mountain Creek, New Jersey after a Colorado ski career; how Moonlight Basin started as an independent ski area and eventually became part of Big Sky; the tension underlying Telluride; how the Drake Family, who has managed the ski area since inception, makes decisions; a board that reinvests 100 percent of earnings back into the mountain; why we need large independents in a consolidating world; being independent is “our badge of honor”; whether ownership wants to remain independent long term; potential next lift upgrades; a potential all-new lift line and small expansion; thoughts on a better Heather lift; wild Hood weather and the upper limits of lift service; considering surface lifts on the upper mountain; the challenges of running Cascade Express; the future of the Daisy and Easy Rider doubles; more potential future expansion; and whether we could ever see a ski connection with Timberline Lodge.Why now was a good time for this interviewIt's kind of dumb that 210 episodes into this podcast I've only recorded one Oregon ep: Timberline Lodge President Jeff Kohnstamm, more than three years ago. While Oregon only has 11 active ski areas, and the state ranks 11th-ish in skier visits, it's an important ski state. PNW skiers treat skiing like the Northeast treats baseball or the Midwest treats football or D.C. treats politics: rabid beyond reason. That explains the eight Idaho pods and half dozen each in Washington and B.C. These episodes hit like a hash stand at a Dead show. So why so few Oregon eps?Eh, no reason in particular. There isn't a ski area in North America that I don't want to feature on the podcast, but I can't just order them online like a pizza. Relationships, more than anything, drive the podcast, and The Storm's schedule is primarily opportunity driven. I invite folks on as I meet them or when they do something cool. And sometimes we can connect right away and sometimes it takes months or even years, even if they want to do it. Sometimes we're waiting on contracts or approvals so we can discuss some big project in depth. It can take time to build trust, or to convince a non-podcast person that they have a great story to tell.So we finally get to Meadows. Not to be It-Must-Be-Nice Bro about benefits that arise from clear deliberate life choices, but It must be nice to live in the PNW, where every city sits within 90 minutes of a ripping, open-until-Memorial-Day skyscraper that gets carpet bombed with 400 annual inches but receives between one and four out-of-state visitors per winter. Yeah the ski areas are busy anyway because they don't have enough of them, but busy with Subaru-driving Granola Bros is different than busy with Subaru-driving Granola Bros + Texas Bro whose cowboy boots aren't clicking in right + Florida Bro who bought a Trans Am for his boa constrictor + Midwest Bro rocking Olin 210s he found in Gramp's garage + Hella Rad Cali Bro + New Yorker Bro asking what time they groom Corbet's + Aussie Bro touring the Rockies on a seven-week long weekend + Euro Bro rocking 65 cm underfoot on a two-foot powder day. I have no issue with tourists mind you because I am one but there is something amazing about a ski area that is gigantic and snowy and covered in modern infrastructure while simultaneously being unknown outside of its area code.Yes this is hyperbole. But while everyone in Portland knows that Meadows has the best parking lot views in America and a statistical profile that matches up with Beaver Creek and as many detachable chairlifts as Snowbasin or Snowbird and more snow than Steamboat or Jackson or Palisades or Pow Mow, most of the rest of the world doesn't, and I think they should.Why you should ski Mt. Hood Meadows and Cooper SpurIt's interesting that the 4,845 combined skiable acres of Hood's four ski areas are just a touch larger than the 4,323 acres at Mt. Bachelor, which as far as I know has operated as a single interconnected facility since its 1958 founding. Both are volcanoes whose ski areas operate on U.S. Forest Service land a commutable distance from demographically similar markets, providing a case study in distributed versus centralized management.Bachelor in many ways delivers a better experience. Bachelor's snow is almost always drier and better, an outlier in the kingdom of Cascade Concrete. Skiers can move contiguously across its full acreage, an impossible mission on Balkanized Hood. The mountain runs an efficient, mostly modern 15 lifts to Hood's wild 31, which includes a dozen detachables but also a half dozen vintage Riblet doubles with no safety bars. Bachelor's lifts scale the summit, rather than stopping thousands of feet short as they do on Hood. While neither are Colorado-grade destination ski areas, metro Portland is stuffed with 25 times more people than Bend, and Hood ski areas have an everbusy feel that skiers can often outrun at Bachelor. Bachelor is closer to its mothership – just 26 minutes from Bend to Portland's hour-to-two-hour commutes up to the ski areas. And Bachelor, accessible on all versions of the Ikon Pass and not hamstrung by the confusing counter-branding of multiple ski areas with similar names occupying the same mountain, presents a more clearcut target for the mainstream skier.But Mount Hood's quirky scatterplot ski centers reward skiers in other ways. Four distinct ski areas means four distinct ski cultures, each with its own pace, purpose, customs, traditions, and orientation to the outside world. Timberline Lodge is a funky mix of summertime Bro parks, Government Camp greens, St. Bernards, and its upscale landmark namesake hotel. Cooper Spur is tucked-away, low-key, low-vert family resort skiing. Meadows sprawls, big and steep, with Hood's most interesting terrain. And low-altitude, closest-to-the-city Skibowl is night-lit slowpoke with a vintage all-Riblet lift fleet. Your Epic and Ikon passes are no good here, though Indy gets you Meadows and Cooper Spur. Walk-up lift tickets (still the only way to buy them at Skibowl), are more tier-varied and affordable than those at Bachelor, which can exceed $200 on peak days (though Bachelor heavily discounts access to its beginner lifts, with free access to select novice areas). Bachelor's $1,299 season pass is 30 percent more expensive than Meadows'.This dynamic, of course, showcases single-entity efficiency and market capture versus the messy choice of competition. Yes Free Market Bro you are right sometimes. Hood's ski areas have more inherent motivators to fight on price, forge allegiances like the Timberline-Skibowl joint season pass, invest in risks like night and summer skiing, and run wonky low-tide lift ticket deals. Empowering this flexibility: all four Hood ski areas remain locally owned – Meadows and T-Line by their founding families. Bachelor, of course, is a fiefdom of Park City, Utah-based Powdr, which owns a half-dozen other ski areas across the West.I don't think that Hood is better than Bachelor or that Bachelor is better than Hood. They're different, and you should ski both. But however you dissect the niceties of these not-really-competing-but-close-enough-that-a-comarison-makes-sense ski centers, the on-the-ground reality adds up to this: Hood locals, in general, are a far more contented gang than Bachelor Bros. I don't have any way to quantify this, and Bachelor has its partisans. But I talk to skiers all over the country, all the time. Skiers will complain about anything, and online guttings of even the most beloved mountains exist. But talk to enough people and strong enough patterns emerge to understand that, in general, locals are happy with Mammoth and Alpine Meadows and Sierra-at-Tahoe and A-Basin and Copper and Bridger Bowl and Nub's Nob and Perfect North and Elk and Plattekill and Berkshire East and Smuggs and Loon and Saddleback and, mostly, the Hood ski areas. And locals are generally less happy with Camelback and Seven Springs and Park City and Sunrise and Shasta and Stratton and, lately, former locals' faves Sugarbush and Wildcat. And, as far as I can tell, Bachelor.Potential explanations for Hood happiness versus Bachelor blues abound, all of them partial, none completely satisfactory, all asterisked with the vagaries of skiing and skiers and weather and luck. But my sense is this: Meadows, Timberline, and Skibowl locals are generally content not because they have better skiing than everyplace else or because their ski areas are some grand bargain or because they're not crowded or because they have the best lift systems or terrain parks or grooming or snow conditions, but because Hood, in its haphazard and confounding-to-outsiders borders and layout, has forced its varied operators to hyper-adapt to niche needs in the local market while liberating them from the all-things-to-everyone imperative thrust on isolated operations like Bachelor. They have to decide what they're good at and be good at that all the time, because they have no other option. Hood operators can't be Vail-owned Paoli Peaks, turning in 25-day ski seasons and saying well it's Indiana what do you expect? They have to be independent Perfect North, striving always for triple-digit operating days and saying it's Indiana and we're doing this anyway because if we don't you'll stop coming and we'll all be broke.In this way Hood is a snapshot of old skiing, pre-consolidation, pre-national pass, pre-social media platforms that flung open global windows onto local mountains. Other than Timberline summer parks no one is asking these places to be anything other than very good local ski areas serving rabid local skiers. And they're doing a damn good job.Podcast NotesOn Meadows and Timberline Lodge opening and closing datesOne of the most baffling set of basic facts to get straight in American skiing is the number of ski areas on Mount Hood and the distinction between them. Part of the reason for this is the volcano's famous summer skiing, which takes place not at either of the eponymous ski areas – Mt. Hood Meadows or Mt. Hood Skibowl – but at the awkwardly named Timberline Lodge, which sounds more like a hipster cocktail lounge with a 19th-century fur-trapper aesthetic than the name of a ski resort (which is why no one actually calls it “Timberline Lodge”; I do so only to avoid confusion with the ski area in West Virginia, because people are constantly getting Appalachian ski areas mixed up with those in the Cascades). I couldn't find a comprehensive list of historic closing dates for Meadows and Timberline, but the basic distinction is this: Meadows tends to wrap winter sometime between late April and late May. Timberline goes into August and beyond when it can. Why doesn't Meadows push its season when it is right next door and probably could? We discuss in the pod.On Riblet clipsFun fact about defunct-as-a-company-even-though-a-couple-hundred-of-their-machines-are-still-spinning Riblet chairlifts: rather than clamping on like a vice grip, the end of each chair is woven into the rope via something called an “insert clip.” I wrote about this in my Wildcat pod last year:On Alpental Chair 2A small but vocal segment of Broseph McBros with nothing better to do always reflexively oppose the demolition of legacy fixed-grip lifts to make way for modern machines. Pack does a great job laying out why it's harder to maintain older chairlifts than many skiers may think. I wrote about this here:On Blue's breakover towers and unload rampWe also dropped photos of this into the video version of the pod:On the Cooper Spur land exchangeHere's a somewhat-dated and very biased-against-the-ski-area infographic summarizing the proposed land swap between Meadows and the U.S. Forest Service, from the Cooper Spur Wild & Free Coalition, an organization that “first came together in 2002 to fight Mt. Hood Meadows' plans to develop a sprawling destination resort on the slopes of Mt. Hood near Cooper Spur”:While I find the sanctimonious language in this timeline off-putting, I'm more sympathetic to Enviro Bro here than I was with the eruption-detection controversy discussed up top. Opposing small-footprint, high-impact catastrophe-monitoring equipment on an active volcano to save five bushes but potentially endanger millions of human lives is foolish. But checking sprawling wilderness development by identifying smaller parcels adjacent to already-disturbed lands as alternative sites for denser, hopefully walkable, hopefully mixed-use projects is exactly the sort of thing that every mountain community ought to prioritize.On the combination of Summit and Timberline LodgeThe small Summit Pass ski area in Government Camp operated as an independent entity from its 1927 founding until Timberline Lodge purchased the ski area in 2018. In 2021, the owners connected the two – at least in one direction. Skiers can move 4,540 vertical feet from the top of Timberline's Palmer chair to the base of Summit. While Palmer tends to open late in the season and Summit tends to close early, and while skiers will have to ride shuttles back up to the Timberline lifts until the resort builds a much anticipated gondola connecting the full height, this is technically America's largest lift-served vertical drop.On Meadows' reciprocalsMeadows only has three season pass reciprocal partners, but they're all aspirational spots that passholders would actually travel for: Baker, Schweitzer, and Whitefish. I ask Pack why he continues to offer these exchanges even as larger ski areas such as Brundage and Tamarack move away from them. One bit of context I neglected to include, however, is that neighboring Timberline Lodge and Mount Hood Skibowl not only offer a joint pass, but are longtime members of Powder Alliance, which is an incredible regional reciprocal pass that's free for passholders at any of these mountains:On Ski Broadmoor, ColoradoColorado Springs is less convenient to skiing than the name implies – skiers are driving a couple of hours, minimum, to access Monarch or the Summit County ski areas. So I was surprised, when I looked up Pack's original home mountain of Ski Broadmoor, to see that it sat on the city's outskirts:This was never a big ski area, with 600 vertical feet served by an “America The Beautiful Lift” that sounds as though it was named by Donald Trump:The “famous” Broadmoor Hotel built and operated the ski area, according to Colorado Ski History. They sold the hotel in 1986 to the city, which promptly sold it to Vail Associates (now Vail Resorts), in 1988. Vail closed the ski area in 1991 – the only mountain they ever surrendered on. I'll update all my charts and such to reflect this soon.On pre-high-speed KeystoneIt's kind of amazing that Keystone, which now spins seven high-speed chairlifts, didn't install its first detachable until 1990, nearly a decade after neighboring Breckenridge installed the world's first, in 1981. As with many resorts that have aggressively modernized, this means that Keystone once ran more chairlifts than it does today. When Pack started his ski career at the mountain in 1989, Keystone ran 10 frontside aerial lifts (8 doubles, 1 triple, 1 gondola) compared to just six today (2 doubles, 2 sixers, a high-speed quad, and a higher-capacity gondy).On Mountain CreekI've talked about the bananas-ness of Mountain Creek many times. I love this unhinged New Jersey bump in the same way I loved my crazy late uncle who would get wasted at the Bay City fireworks and yell at people driving Toyotas to “Buy American!” (This was the ‘80s in Michigan, dudes. I don't know what to tell you. The auto industry was falling apart and everybody was tripping, especially dudes who worked in – or, in my uncle's case, adjacent to (steel) – the auto industry.)On IntrawestOne of the reasons I did this insane timeline project was so that I would no longer have to sink 30 minutes into Google every time someone said the word “Intrawest.” The timeline was a pain in the ass, but worth it, because now whenever I think “wait exactly what did Intrawest own and when?” I can just say “oh yeah I already did that here you go”:On Moonlight Basin and merging with Big SkyIt's kind of weird how many now-united ski areas started out as separate operations: Beaver Creek and Arrowhead (merged 1997), Canyons and Park City (2014), Whistler and Blackcomb (1997), Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley (connected via gondola in 2022), Carinthia and Mount Snow (1986), Sugarbush and Mount Ellen (connected via chairlift in 1995). Sometimes – Beaver Creek, Mount Snow – the terrain and culture mergers are seamless. Other times – Alpine and the Palisades side of what is now Palisades Tahoe – the connection feels like opening a store that sells four-wheelers and 74-piece high-end dinnerware sets. Like, these things don't go together, Man. But when Big Sky absorbed Moonlight Basin and Spanish Peaks in 2013, everyone immediately forgot that it was ever any different. This suggests that Big Sky's 2032 Yellowstone Club acquisition will be seamless.**Kidding, Brah. Maybe.On Lehman BrothersNearly two decades later, it's still astonishing how quickly Lehman Brothers, in business for 158 years, collapsed in 2008.On the “mutiny” at TellurideEvery now and then, a reader will ask the very reasonable question about why I never pay any attention to Telluride, one of America's great ski resorts, and one that Pack once led. Mostly it's because management is unstable, making long-term skier experience stories of the sort I mostly focus on hard to tell. And management is mostly unstable because the resort's owner is, by all accounts, willful and boorish and sort of unhinged. Blevins, in The Colorado Sun's “Outsider” newsletter earlier this week:A few months ago, locals in Telluride and Mountain Village began publicly blasting the resort's owner, a rare revolt by a community that has grown weary of the erratic Chuck Horning.For years, residents around the resort had quietly lamented the antics and decisions of the temperamental Horning, the 81-year-old California real estate investor who acquired Telluride Ski & Golf Resort in 2004. It's the only resort Horning has ever owned and over the last 21 years, he has fired several veteran ski area executives — including, earlier this year, his son, Chad.Now, unnamed locals have launched a website, publicly detailing the resort owner's messy management of the Telluride ski area and other businesses across the country.“For years, Chuck Horning has caused harm to us all, both individually and collectively,” reads the opening paragraph of ChuckChuck.ski — which originated when a Telluride councilman in March said that it was “time to chuck Chuck.” “The community deserves something better. For years, we've whispered about the stories, the incidents, the poor decisions we've witnessed. Those stories should no longer be kept secret from everyone that relies on our ski resort for our wellbeing.”The chuckchuck.ski site drags skeletons out of Horning's closet. There are a lot of skeletons in there. The website details a long history of lawsuits across the country accusing Horning and the Newport Federal Financial investment firm he founded in 1970 of fraud.It's a pretty amazing site.On Bogus BasinI was surprised that ostensibly for-profit Meadows regularly re-invests 100 percent of profits into the ski area. Such a model is more typical for explicitly nonprofit outfits such as Bogus Basin, Idaho. Longtime GM Brad Wilson outlined how that ski area functions a few years back:The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing year-round. Join us. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe
Send us a textThis week on the Montana Outdoor podcast your host Downrigger Dale has an amazing conversation with two of the preeminent wildlife biology researchers in the Country! They are located right here in Montana ln the University of Montana Wildlife Biology program. This is one of the highest ranked wildlife biology schools in the Country, if not the world. Rigger talked with Dr. Chad Bishop who is the Director of the program at the U of M and Dr. Andrew Whiteley who is a faculty member there at the U of M Wildlife Biology program and leads a lab focusing on conservation genetics of fish throughout Western North America! Rigger, Chad and Andrew covered some unreal topics. For example, Andrew is doing some amazing research he is, in essence, finding ways the problems caused by inbreeding in trout populations. An age old-problem that began as fish got isolated into certain areas. His work could change the future of endangered fish. His and Chad's research could go way beyond that to maybe even stop the spread of diseases in many other animals like Deer, Elk and Antelope! Chad, Andrew, other faculty and the students are working on much more as well at University of Montana. Of course, as always good old Downrigger had to push the edge of the envelope at, one point he steered the discussion into how AI is being used to help speed up research, of course thinking surely AI has not made its way into working with wildlife yet. Ooooh yes it has! Dr Bishop gave a perfect example of how he is using AI in his ungulate studies (deer, elk, antelope, etc.). You have to hear about this! They even got into the idea of possibly using gene of gene editing to help species survive things like CWD in deer and elk or Whirling disease in fish. Course Rigger had to ask if it was possible for them to get Walleye to start growing to 30 pounds! Wait a minute, can they? Watch on YouTube or listen here to find out. Heck they talked about the Flathead Lake Monster and Bigfoot! Could those really be out among us here in Montana? Find out what Dr Bishop and Dr Whiteley had to say about that! So mash that play button and watch or listen now!Links:To learn more about the U of M Wildlife Biology program click here.Click here to watch a short video about the Wildlife Biology program.To learn more about Dr. Chad Bishop click here.Click here to learn more about Dr. Andrew Whiteley.Questions? Click here to email Dr. Bishop. Click here to email Dr. Whiteley.Click here to email Downrigger Dale.Remember to tune in to The Montana Outdoor Radio Show, live every Saturday from 6:00AM to 8:00AM MT. The show airs on 30 radio stations across the State of Montana. You can get a list of our affiliated radio stations on our website. You can also listen to recordings of past shows, get fishing and and hunting information and much more at that website or on our Facebook page. You can also watch our radio show there as well.
Herhaling VIInleidingVoor deze herhaling nemen we elke dag maar één idee en oefenen dat zo vaak als mogelijk is. Naast de minstens vijftien minuten die je er ‘s morgens en ‘s avonds aan besteedt, en de herinneringsmomenten die je de hele dag door elk uur houdt, dien je het idee zo vaak je kunt ertussendoor te gebruiken. Elk van deze ideeën, mits werkelijk geleerd, zou op zich voor verlossing voldoende zijn. Elk zou genoeg zijn om jou en de wereld te bevrijden van elke vorm van slavernij, en de Godsherinnering uit te nodigen opnieuw te komen.Met dit in gedachten beginnen we onze oefening, waarbij we zorgvuldig de ideeën herhalen die de Heilige Geest ons in onze laatste twintig lessen heeft geschonken. Elk omvat het hele leerplan, mits dat idee begrepen, geoefend, aanvaard en toegepast wordt op alles wat heel de dag door lijkt te gebeuren. Een is genoeg. Maar op dat ene mag geen enkele uitzondering worden gemaakt. En daarom is het nodig dat we ze allemaal gebruiken en tot één laten versmelten, waarbij elk aan het geheel dat we leren bijdraagt.Deze oefensessies zijn, net als in onze vorige herhaling, gerangschikt rond een centraal thema, waarmee we elke les beginnen en eindigen. Het is dit:Ik ben niet een lichaam. Ik ben vrij.Want ik ben nog steeds zoals God mij geschapen heeft.De dag begint en eindigt hiermee. En we herhalen het, telkens op het hele uur, of wanneer we er tussendoor aan denken dat we een functie hebben die de wereld die we zien te boven gaat. Afgezien hiervan en van een herhaling van de speciale gedachte die we voor die dag oefenen, wordt op geen andere vorm van oefening aangedrongen dan dat je alles grondig los laat wat jouw denkgeest verstopt en doof maakt voor rede, eenvoudige waarheid en gezond verstand.We zullen bij deze herhaling proberen alle woorden en speciale vormen van oefenen te ontstijgen. Want deze keer proberen we in een hoger tempo en langs een korter pad te komen tot de vrede en sereniteit van God. We sluiten slechts onze ogen en vergeten dan alles wat we meenden te weten en te begrijpen. Want zo worden we bevrijd van alles wat we niet wisten en niet begrijpen konden.Eén uitzondering is er maar op dit ontbreken van structuur. Sta niet toe dat ook maar één loze gedachte onweerlegd voorbijgaat. Als je er een ontdekt, ontken dan dat die vat op jou heeft en haast je je denkgeest ervan te verzekeren dat dit niet is wat hij verlangt. Laat dan rustig de gedachte die je ontkend hebt opgeheven worden, en snel en zeker worden vervangen door het idee dat we oefenen voor die dag.Wanneer je aan verleiding blootstaat, haast je dan om je er vrij van te verklaren met de woorden:Deze gedachte wil ik niet. In plaats daarvan kies ik _________.En herhaal dan het idee voor de dag en laat dat de plaats innemen van wat jij dacht. Afgezien van dergelijke speciale toepassingen van het idee van elke dag, voegen we slechts enkele specifieke uitdrukkingen of gedachten toe als hulp bij het oefenen. In plaats daarvan geven we deze momenten van stilte aan de Leraar die in stilte onderwijst, van vrede spreekt en onze gedachten elke betekenis geeft die ze maar hebben.Aan Hem draag ik deze herhaling voor jou op. Ik plaats jou onder Zijn hoede en laat Hem jou leren wat je moet zeggen, denken en doen, telkens wanneer jij je tot Hem wendt. Hij zal niet nalaten er voor jou te zijn, telkens wanneer jij Zijn hulp inroept. Laten we de hele herhaling waaraan we nu beginnen opdragen aan Hem, en laten we bovendien niet vergeten aan Wie deze wordt gegeven, terwijl we dag na dag oefenen en voortgaan in de richting van het doel dat Hij ons heeft gesteld, waarbij we Hem toestaan ons te leren hoe we moeten gaan, en volkomen op Hem vertrouwen voor de manier waarop elke oefenperiode het best een liefdevol geschenk van vrijheid aan de wereld worden kan.LES 214Herhaling van de les 194Ik ben niet een lichaam. Ik ben vrij. Want ik ben nog steeds zoals God mij geschapen heeft.(194) Ik leg de toekomst in Gods Handen.Het verleden is voorbij, de toekomst nog niet daar. Nu ben ik van beide bevrijd. Want wat God geeft kan alleen ten goede zijn. En ik aanvaard slechts wat Hij geeft als wat mij toebehoort.Ik ben niet een lichaam. Ik ben vrij. Want ik ben nog steeds zoals God mij geschapen heeft.
Colorado Outdoors - the Podcast for Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Colorado Parks and Wildlife now has the authority to study and conserve the state's native invertebrates and rare plants in a comprehensive manner, which has strengthened Colorado's ability to protect biodiversity.In 2024, Colorado passed House Bill 24-1117 which placed the management of invertebrates and rare plants under CPW's wildlife umbrella. The bill defined rare plants to mean a plant species that is indigenous to the State of Colorado and that is at risk of extinction or elimination across the entirety of their distribution due to restricted range, few populations or occurrences, steep declines or severe threats.In the second part of our two-part series on this topic, we transition to talking about these rare plants.There are more than 2,800 native plants in Colorado, and 125 of those are endemic to our state, which means they only are found here. Of those, 90 are classified as rare.As Colorado updates its State Wildlife Action Plan, 195 rare plants are included in that plan.In this episode, we are going to chat with CPW Natural Areas Program Manager Raquel Wertsbaugh about her program's longstanding work with rare and native plants, while we also talk with Savanna Smith, CPW's new Rare Plants Program Manager, to learn more about CPW's work in this field. You'll hear the great lengths they go to for monitoring these plants, learn what makes some species such as the Rocky Mountain monkeyflower and Pagosa skyrocket so special, and get some information on what you can do to promote the health of rare plants in our state.
When Chrissy Streit met and later married an avid hunter she made it clear that she was never, ever going to hunt. As a very conscientious eater of animal protein, her opinions about hunting shifted over time. When the young couple began a family and the thought of both the origin and the content of the food they would feed their children came into play, Chrissy really began to experience a change of perspective. Now, a very accomplished hunter, gardener, forager and cook, Chrissy shares her journey with others online through her various "Forest and Farm" platforms. In this episode, Jesse Deubel and Chrissy Streit talk about Chrissy's transition from being accepting of hunting to becoming a hunter herself. She shares heartfelt stories about the experiences she's had and how it has helped shape her view of life, death and food. From hunting grouse to elk and growing and harvesting species from rabbits to lettuce this episode covers four natural food procurement options that minimize our dependence on the local grocery market. Hunting, fishing, gardening and foraging are all covered in this entertaining and educational conversation. At the root of it all is a reminder about the importance of understanding that all living organisms on this planet are connected. The consequences of humans becoming increasingly distanced from the natural world are real. Being in nature helps our minds and our souls and the [real] food it provides feeds our bodies. Hopefully when you finish listening to this one you'll want to get outside, get your hands dirty and touch grass. Until then, enjoy the listen! For more info:Forest and Farm FBForest and Farm InstagramNMWF Website
Herhaling VIInleidingVoor deze herhaling nemen we elke dag maar één idee en oefenen dat zo vaak als mogelijk is. Naast de minstens vijftien minuten die je er ‘s morgens en ‘s avonds aan besteedt, en de herinneringsmomenten die je de hele dag door elk uur houdt, dien je het idee zo vaak je kunt ertussendoor te gebruiken. Elk van deze ideeën, mits werkelijk geleerd, zou op zich voor verlossing voldoende zijn. Elk zou genoeg zijn om jou en de wereld te bevrijden van elke vorm van slavernij, en de Godsherinnering uit te nodigen opnieuw te komen.Met dit in gedachten beginnen we onze oefening, waarbij we zorgvuldig de ideeën herhalen die de Heilige Geest ons in onze laatste twintig lessen heeft geschonken. Elk omvat het hele leerplan, mits dat idee begrepen, geoefend, aanvaard en toegepast wordt op alles wat heel de dag door lijkt te gebeuren. Een is genoeg. Maar op dat ene mag geen enkele uitzondering worden gemaakt. En daarom is het nodig dat we ze allemaal gebruiken en tot één laten versmelten, waarbij elk aan het geheel dat we leren bijdraagt.Deze oefensessies zijn, net als in onze vorige herhaling, gerangschikt rond een centraal thema, waarmee we elke les beginnen en eindigen. Het is dit:Ik ben niet een lichaam. Ik ben vrij.Want ik ben nog steeds zoals God mij geschapen heeft.De dag begint en eindigt hiermee. En we herhalen het, telkens op het hele uur, of wanneer we er tussendoor aan denken dat we een functie hebben die de wereld die we zien te boven gaat. Afgezien hiervan en van een herhaling van de speciale gedachte die we voor die dag oefenen, wordt op geen andere vorm van oefening aangedrongen dan dat je alles grondig los laat wat jouw denkgeest verstopt en doof maakt voor rede, eenvoudige waarheid en gezond verstand.We zullen bij deze herhaling proberen alle woorden en speciale vormen van oefenen te ontstijgen. Want deze keer proberen we in een hoger tempo en langs een korter pad te komen tot de vrede en sereniteit van God. We sluiten slechts onze ogen en vergeten dan alles wat we meenden te weten en te begrijpen. Want zo worden we bevrijd van alles wat we niet wisten en niet begrijpen konden.Eén uitzondering is er maar op dit ontbreken van structuur. Sta niet toe dat ook maar één loze gedachte onweerlegd voorbijgaat. Als je er een ontdekt, ontken dan dat die vat op jou heeft en haast je je denkgeest ervan te verzekeren dat dit niet is wat hij verlangt. Laat dan rustig de gedachte die je ontkend hebt opgeheven worden, en snel en zeker worden vervangen door het idee dat we oefenen voor die dag.Wanneer je aan verleiding blootstaat, haast je dan om je er vrij van te verklaren met de woorden:Deze gedachte wil ik niet. In plaats daarvan kies ik _________.En herhaal dan het idee voor de dag en laat dat de plaats innemen van wat jij dacht. Afgezien van dergelijke speciale toepassingen van het idee van elke dag, voegen we slechts enkele specifieke uitdrukkingen of gedachten toe als hulp bij het oefenen. In plaats daarvan geven we deze momenten van stilte aan de Leraar die in stilte onderwijst, van vrede spreekt en onze gedachten elke betekenis geeft die ze maar hebben.Aan Hem draag ik deze herhaling voor jou op. Ik plaats jou onder Zijn hoede en laat Hem jou leren wat je moet zeggen, denken en doen, telkens wanneer jij je tot Hem wendt. Hij zal niet nalaten er voor jou te zijn, telkens wanneer jij Zijn hulp inroept. Laten we de hele herhaling waaraan we nu beginnen opdragen aan Hem, en laten we bovendien niet vergeten aan Wie deze wordt gegeven, terwijl we dag na dag oefenen en voortgaan in de richting van het doel dat Hij ons heeft gesteld, waarbij we Hem toestaan ons te leren hoe we moeten gaan, en volkomen op Hem vertrouwen voor de manier waarop elke oefenperiode het best een liefdevol geschenk van vrijheid aan de wereld worden kan.LES 213Herhaling van de les 193Ik ben niet een lichaam. Ik ben vrij. Want ik ben nog steeds zoals God mij geschapen heeft.(193) Alles is een les die God me graag ziet leren.Een les is een wonder dat God mij geeft in plaats van de gedachten die ik heb gemaakt en die mij schaden. Wat ik van Hem leer wordt de manier waarop ik word bevrijd. En dus verkies ik Zijn lessen te leren en die van mij te vergeten.Ik ben niet een lichaam. Ik ben vrij. Want ik ben nog steeds zoals God mij geschapen heeft.
Our destination is the massive Upper Columbia River in southeastern British Columbia, with football-field-sized back eddies, hydraulics that'll flip drift boats, and rainbow trout that'll bend your rod like a bonefish. Joining me is veteran guide, Kelly Laatsch, general manager of St. Mary's Angler, Cranbrook, BC, who's spent three decades mastering these waters. Today, Kelly opens his playbook, sharing secrets on fly fishing extreme hydraulics, why a single-fly rigs is a good strategy, and pointers on guiding men vs women. We'll also touch on BC's legendary Elk, St. Mary, and Skookumchuck rivers, plus Argentina's trout paradise. Stick around for a wild story of 400-pound sturgeon—and an unforgettable first date. With host Steve Haigh Be the first to know about new episodes. Become a subscriber Destination Angler on YouTube Contact Kelly: https://www.stmaryangler.com/ Instagram @stmaryanglerflyshop Facebook @StMaryAnglerBC Destination Angler Podcast: Website YouTube Instagram & Facebook @DestinationAnglerPodcast Please check out our Sponsors: TroutRoutes Podcast listeners can try one month of TroutRoutes PRO for FREE by clicking the link in the episode description. Explore your water with TroutRoutes today. Get 1 Month Free Facebook @troutinsights Instagram @TroutRoutes Adamsbuilt Fishing THE trusted source for quality fly fishing gear, built to last at an affordable price. Waders, Nets, Outerwear. Facebook & Instagram @Adamsbuilt Got Fishing Crafting world-class fly-fishing adventures specially designed to your level of experience and budget. Facebook @GotFishingAdventures Instagram @GotFishing High N Dry Fishing Where science and performance meet. Check out the full lineup of Floatants, Line Dressings, and Sighter Waxes at www.highndryfishingproducts.com Facebook @highndryfishingproducts | Instagram @highndryfishing Comments & Suggestions: host, Steve Haigh, email shaigh@DestinationAnglerPodcast.com Available on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Recorded July 10, 2025
Herhaling VIInleidingVoor deze herhaling nemen we elke dag maar één idee en oefenen dat zo vaak als mogelijk is. Naast de minstens vijftien minuten die je er ‘s morgens en ‘s avonds aan besteedt, en de herinneringsmomenten die je de hele dag door elk uur houdt, dien je het idee zo vaak je kunt ertussendoor te gebruiken. Elk van deze ideeën, mits werkelijk geleerd, zou op zich voor verlossing voldoende zijn. Elk zou genoeg zijn om jou en de wereld te bevrijden van elke vorm van slavernij, en de Godsherinnering uit te nodigen opnieuw te komen.Met dit in gedachten beginnen we onze oefening, waarbij we zorgvuldig de ideeën herhalen die de Heilige Geest ons in onze laatste twintig lessen heeft geschonken. Elk omvat het hele leerplan, mits dat idee begrepen, geoefend, aanvaard en toegepast wordt op alles wat heel de dag door lijkt te gebeuren. Een is genoeg. Maar op dat ene mag geen enkele uitzondering worden gemaakt. En daarom is het nodig dat we ze allemaal gebruiken en tot één laten versmelten, waarbij elk aan het geheel dat we leren bijdraagt.Deze oefensessies zijn, net als in onze vorige herhaling, gerangschikt rond een centraal thema, waarmee we elke les beginnen en eindigen. Het is dit:Ik ben niet een lichaam. Ik ben vrij.Want ik ben nog steeds zoals God mij geschapen heeft.De dag begint en eindigt hiermee. En we herhalen het, telkens op het hele uur, of wanneer we er tussendoor aan denken dat we een functie hebben die de wereld die we zien te boven gaat. Afgezien hiervan en van een herhaling van de speciale gedachte die we voor die dag oefenen, wordt op geen andere vorm van oefening aangedrongen dan dat je alles grondig los laat wat jouw denkgeest verstopt en doof maakt voor rede, eenvoudige waarheid en gezond verstand.We zullen bij deze herhaling proberen alle woorden en speciale vormen van oefenen te ontstijgen. Want deze keer proberen we in een hoger tempo en langs een korter pad te komen tot de vrede en sereniteit van God. We sluiten slechts onze ogen en vergeten dan alles wat we meenden te weten en te begrijpen. Want zo worden we bevrijd van alles wat we niet wisten en niet begrijpen konden.Eén uitzondering is er maar op dit ontbreken van structuur. Sta niet toe dat ook maar één loze gedachte onweerlegd voorbijgaat. Als je er een ontdekt, ontken dan dat die vat op jou heeft en haast je je denkgeest ervan te verzekeren dat dit niet is wat hij verlangt. Laat dan rustig de gedachte die je ontkend hebt opgeheven worden, en snel en zeker worden vervangen door het idee dat we oefenen voor die dag.Wanneer je aan verleiding blootstaat, haast je dan om je er vrij van te verklaren met de woorden:Deze gedachte wil ik niet. In plaats daarvan kies ik _________.En herhaal dan het idee voor de dag en laat dat de plaats innemen van wat jij dacht. Afgezien van dergelijke speciale toepassingen van het idee van elke dag, voegen we slechts enkele specifieke uitdrukkingen of gedachten toe als hulp bij het oefenen. In plaats daarvan geven we deze momenten van stilte aan de Leraar die in stilte onderwijst, van vrede spreekt en onze gedachten elke betekenis geeft die ze maar hebben.Aan Hem draag ik deze herhaling voor jou op. Ik plaats jou onder Zijn hoede en laat Hem jou leren wat je moet zeggen, denken en doen, telkens wanneer jij je tot Hem wendt. Hij zal niet nalaten er voor jou te zijn, telkens wanneer jij Zijn hulp inroept. Laten we de hele herhaling waaraan we nu beginnen opdragen aan Hem, en laten we bovendien niet vergeten aan Wie deze wordt gegeven, terwijl we dag na dag oefenen en voortgaan in de richting van het doel dat Hij ons heeft gesteld, waarbij we Hem toestaan ons te leren hoe we moeten gaan, en volkomen op Hem vertrouwen voor de manier waarop elke oefenperiode het best een liefdevol geschenk van vrijheid aan de wereld worden kan.LES 212Herhaling van de les 192Ik ben niet een lichaam. Ik ben vrij. Want ik ben nog steeds zoals God mij geschapen heeft.(192) Ik heb een functie die God me graag vervullen ziet.Ik zoek de functie die mij bevrijden zal van al de zinloze illusies van de wereld. Alleen de functie mij door God gegeven kan vrijheid brengen. Die alleen zoek ik en die alleen aanvaard ik als de mijne.Ik ben niet een lichaam. Ik ben vrij. Want ik ben nog steeds zoals God mij geschapen heeft.
Eastmans' Bowhunting Journal Podcast Edition, Life Of A Bowhunter
In this episode Dan Pickar and Brian Barney sit down for another live recording. The guys are fired up this week as they discuss elk hunting tactics. The guys talk about calling set ups, reading elk and when to spot and stalk. There is so much great elk hunting info in this podcast. They talk about next-level elk hunting instincts and how to tap into them. They get into hunting elk aggressively and how to mix the right amount of patience in there. If you hunt elk this is a must listen! Cutter Stabilizers - https://bit.ly/CutterStabilizers-Eastmans Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-Eastmans Matthews - https://bit.ly/MathewsArchery-Eastmans On Glass - https://bit.ly/OnGlassAdapter-Eastmans Stealth Cam - https://bit.ly/StealthCam-Eastmans Team Lodge - https://bit.ly/TeamLodge-Eastmans
In this episode, Dan Johnson introduces himself as the new host of the Western Rookie Podcast, sharing his background in hunting and podcasting. He converses with Adam Parr about the transition from hunting in Michigan to Colorado, discussing the challenges and learning curves associated with Western hunting. They delve into the importance of proper gear, physical preparation, and navigating access to hunting locations. Adam shares his experiences with elk hunting, emphasizing the need for mental and physical readiness, as well as understanding species behavior. The conversation concludes with practical tips for first-time Western hunters, encouraging them to connect with local resources and prepare adequately for their adventures. Takeaways: Dan Johnson introduces himself as the new host of the podcast. Adam Parr shares his transition from Michigan to Colorado for hunting. Choosing the right gear is crucial for Western hunting success. Physical preparation is key to handling the rugged terrain. Navigating access to hunting locations can be challenging. First-time hunters should learn about the species they are pursuing. Elk hunting requires understanding their behavior and habitat. Having a mentor can ease the learning curve for new hunters. Trail cameras can be useful but have limitations in Western hunting. Preparation and knowledge are essential for a successful hunting experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Dan Johnson introduces himself as the new host of the Western Rookie Podcast, sharing his background in hunting and podcasting. He converses with Adam Parr about the transition from hunting in Michigan to Colorado, discussing the challenges and learning curves associated with Western hunting. They delve into the importance of proper gear, physical preparation, and navigating access to hunting locations. Adam shares his experiences with elk hunting, emphasizing the need for mental and physical readiness, as well as understanding species behavior. The conversation concludes with practical tips for first-time Western hunters, encouraging them to connect with local resources and prepare adequately for their adventures.Takeaways:Dan Johnson introduces himself as the new host of the podcast.Adam Parr shares his transition from Michigan to Colorado for hunting.Choosing the right gear is crucial for Western hunting success.Physical preparation is key to handling the rugged terrain.Navigating access to hunting locations can be challenging.First-time hunters should learn about the species they are pursuing.Elk hunting requires understanding their behavior and habitat.Having a mentor can ease the learning curve for new hunters.Trail cameras can be useful but have limitations in Western hunting.Preparation and knowledge are essential for a successful hunting experience.
James Nash is a return guest on the show. He's the host of the 6 Ranch Podcast, an outfitter, a Marine veteran, generational rancher, writer, and without a doubt, one of the most intellectually well-rounded humans I've ever met. I knew James would be a great School of September guest, but I didn't know how great until I hit the record button. In this episode, James discusses some deeper elk behavioral and biological topics that blow my dang mind! We talk some strategy as well, and pick on hunters that use llamas… It's got to be one of my all-time favorite School of Septembers! A huge shout out to James for bringing his A-Game!! James on Instagram Show Sponsors! Phelps Game Calls - The game call company of The Western Huntsman! https://bit.ly/PhelpsGameCalls-Eastmans -Use Promo Code “Huntsman10” for 10% off! Silencer Central - Get started with a suppressor for your next hunt by going to the website here: https://bit.ly/SilencerCentral-Eastmans They make it very easy to get licensed, purchased, and set up so you can find out why getting a suppressor from Silencer Centrals is so popular! Leupold Optics- Over 100 years of American-made optics such as scopes, binos, spotters, range finders and more. Leupold sets the standard for innovation and quality without selling out. Leupold not only makes excellent products for any hunt, but they work hard for the future of hunting through their incredible support of many different conservation organizations. Support the companies that support you, check out Leupold here: https://bit.ly/Leupold-Eastmans Barnes Bullets - Since 1932, Barnes Bullets has been a leader in hunting ammo. The world-famous X-Bullet was the first expanding all-copper bullet known for its exceptional knock down power and performance. I have personally been using Barnes Bullets since 1998 and wouldn't recommend them if I didn't know for sure how well they perform. Check them out at https://bit.ly/BarnesBullets-Eastmans Browning X-Bolt 2 - Browning is perhaps one of the top brands in American hunting. We all know this company, and they've once again moved the bar to a higher standard with the X-Bolt 2 rifle. Available in multiple cartridges, this rifle is designed for maximum, Total Accuracy, right out of the box. The Vari-Tech Stock allows this rifle to fit any person of any size. The DLX Trigger with adjustable weights is smooth as ice, and hunters can take advantage of the Plus Magazine System when maximum rounds are needed. With too many features to list here, this rifle is a no-brainer. Check it out at https://bit.ly/Browning-Eastmans SecureIT Gun Safes- The SecureIT Agile Series gun safes are a lightweight, modular gun storage solution that integrate with any gun collection. With Fast-Lock technology, they offer quick access when seconds count, are easy to move or get up and down stairs when you live in apartments or condos, and are super flexible for every need! Have a look here: https://bit.ly/SecureIt-Eastmans Mystery Ranch Packs- These packs have a long tradition of quality and durability. Their new hunting pack line-up has everything from solid daypacks to backcountry sizes and women's sizes. This is huge! I've never been able to find a good pack for my wife and girls that actually fit them right until I found the women's Sawtooth. Impressive load capacities, great organization, tough, lightweight, and carried on the improved Mysterium frame. Link: https://bit.ly/MysteryRanch-Eastmans Columbia River Knife & Tool CRKT- From tomahawks to pocket knives, every hunter should visit https://bit.ly/ColumbiaRiverKnifeAndTool-Eastmans and poke around for your next hunt. I've given my Chogan T-Hawk a real workout on the homestead and in camp. The hunting knife line-up has something for everyone, who doesn't love shopping for knives?? Eastmans Hunting Journals - What Western Hunter doesn't know Eastmans Hunting Journals?? I've been a fan and subscriber to the magazine since I was a kid, and you should too. Between the magazine, Eastmans TagHub, and the new Mule Deer eCourse, Eastmans has something for everyone and the tools every Western Hunter should have! Check it out at https://www.eastmans.com/ Hit me up at jim@thewesternhuntsman.com
In this episode, Dan Johnson introduces himself as the new host of the Western Rookie Podcast, sharing his background in hunting and podcasting. He converses with Adam Parr about the transition from hunting in Michigan to Colorado, discussing the challenges and learning curves associated with Western hunting. They delve into the importance of proper gear, physical preparation, and navigating access to hunting locations. Adam shares his experiences with elk hunting, emphasizing the need for mental and physical readiness, as well as understanding species behavior. The conversation concludes with practical tips for first-time Western hunters, encouraging them to connect with local resources and prepare adequately for their adventures.Takeaways:Dan Johnson introduces himself as the new host of the podcast.Adam Parr shares his transition from Michigan to Colorado for hunting.Choosing the right gear is crucial for Western hunting success.Physical preparation is key to handling the rugged terrain.Navigating access to hunting locations can be challenging.First-time hunters should learn about the species they are pursuing.Elk hunting requires understanding their behavior and habitat.Having a mentor can ease the learning curve for new hunters.Trail cameras can be useful but have limitations in Western hunting.Preparation and knowledge are essential for a successful hunting experience.
This week, the boys pay tribute to two absolute legends — Hulk Hogan and Ozzy Osbourne
I promised you guys I would find some unique School of September guests that offer some fresh perspective… Meet my buddy, Bob Capka, AKA Bugling Bob! Bob is one of the longest serving guides at Elk Creek Outfitters, and without question, the most successful guide in the history of the outfitter for archery elk hunting. He is an archery expert at Archers Afield in Tigard, OR when he's not guiding. Bugling Bob isn't just a wildly talented elk caller, he also slays the guitar as an international touring lead guitarist in some big name bands. In this episode, Bob breaks down his key strategies for locating bulls, calling, how to slow work a mountain or drainage all day, what to do when bulls aren't talking, and getting into striking distance to unleash the perfect arrow. It's a fantastic School of September, bring your note taking skills and listen in! Bob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capkabob/ Show Sponsors! Phelps Game Calls - The game call company of The Western Huntsman! https://bit.ly/PhelpsGameCalls-Eastmans -Use Promo Code “Huntsman10” for 10% off! Silencer Central - Get started with a suppressor for your next hunt by going to the website here: https://bit.ly/SilencerCentral-Eastmans They make it very easy to get licensed, purchased, and set up so you can find out why getting a suppressor from Silencer Centrals is so popular! Leupold Optics- Over 100 years of American-made optics such as scopes, binos, spotters, range finders and more. Leupold sets the standard for innovation and quality without selling out. Leupold not only makes excellent products for any hunt, but they work hard for the future of hunting through their incredible support of many different conservation organizations. Support the companies that support you, check out Leupold here: https://bit.ly/Leupold-Eastmans Barnes Bullets - Since 1932, Barnes Bullets has been a leader in hunting ammo. The world-famous X-Bullet was the first expanding all-copper bullet known for its exceptional knock down power and performance. I have personally been using Barnes Bullets since 1998 and wouldn't recommend them if I didn't know for sure how well they perform. Check them out at https://bit.ly/BarnesBullets-Eastmans Browning X-Bolt 2 - Browning is perhaps one of the top brands in American hunting. We all know this company, and they've once again moved the bar to a higher standard with the X-Bolt 2 rifle. Available in multiple cartridges, this rifle is designed for maximum, Total Accuracy, right out of the box. The Vari-Tech Stock allows this rifle to fit any person of any size. The DLX Trigger with adjustable weights is smooth as ice, and hunters can take advantage of the Plus Magazine System when maximum rounds are needed. With too many features to list here, this rifle is a no-brainer. Check it out at https://bit.ly/Browning-Eastmans SecureIT Gun Safes- The SecureIT Agile Series gun safes are a lightweight, modular gun storage solution that integrate with any gun collection. With Fast-Lock technology, they offer quick access when seconds count, are easy to move or get up and down stairs when you live in apartments or condos, and are super flexible for every need! Have a look here: https://bit.ly/SecureIt-Eastmans Mystery Ranch Packs- These packs have a long tradition of quality and durability. Their new hunting pack line-up has everything from solid daypacks to backcountry sizes and women's sizes. This is huge! I've never been able to find a good pack for my wife and girls that actually fit them right until I found the women's Sawtooth. Impressive load capacities, great organization, tough, lightweight, and carried on the improved Mysterium frame. Link: https://bit.ly/MysteryRanch-Eastmans Columbia River Knife & Tool CRKT- From tomahawks to pocket knives, every hunter should visit https://bit.ly/ColumbiaRiverKnifeAndTool-Eastmans and poke around for your next hunt. I've given my Chogan T-Hawk a real workout on the homestead and in camp. The hunting knife line-up has something for everyone, who doesn't love shopping for knives?? Eastmans Hunting Journals - What Western Hunter doesn't know Eastmans Hunting Journals?? I've been a fan and subscriber to the magazine since I was a kid, and you should too. Between the magazine, Eastmans TagHub, and the new Mule Deer eCourse, Eastmans has something for everyone and the tools every Western Hunter should have! Check it out at https://www.eastmans.com/ Hit me up at jim@thewesternhuntsman.com
Send us a textRocky Mountain National Park is located in north-central Colorado, it is a breathtaking landscape known for its towering peaks, diverse ecosystems, and abundant wildlife. It encompasses over 400 square miles of mountains, including over 60 peaks exceeding 12,000 feet, and it's tallest mountain, Longs Peak reaching 14,259 feet. The park features a variety of environments, from montane forests to alpine tundra, and offers numerous recreational activities like hiking, camping, and scenic drives. Join us as we adventure through this park, learn about the biology, geology and fun things to do in and and around the park. It's an adventure you don't want to miss.
This week we sit down with Tom and Travis to discuss proven BIG BUCK tactics along with what their setups look like this year to stack the odds in their favor! Tom also gives his insight on how he hunts "up north" and updates us on the ELK herd that invades his food plots each year!!Thanks for listening!!!Please feel free to leave us a 5 star rating, a comment, and share with your FRIENDS!!Website: https://mnrackstars.weebly.com/THANKS TO ALL OF OUR PARTNERS!!Please check out all of their websites and follow them on their social media platforms!!ArcticShield- https://www.arcticshieldoutdoor.com/Domain Outdoor- https://www.domainoutdoor.com/Tactacam- https://www.tactacam.com/Fourth Arrow Camera Arms- https://www.fourtharrowcameraarms.com/J&R Outdoors- Check out their Facebook pageThe Fish Guyd- https://www.thefishguyd.com/Skull Craft- Check out their social media platforms as well!!
Eastmans' Bowhunting Journal Podcast Edition, Life Of A Bowhunter
In this episode Dan Pickar and Brian Barney sit down for a live recording. This is a great episode all about early-season mule deer and antelope hunting. The guys have such varying hunts this year and discuss their plans. There's a ton of great info in this episode, all about solving the equation of difficult hunts. They talk about scouting, problem solving and more. This is another killer episode of Eastmans' Life Of A Bowhunter. Cutter Stabilizers - https://bit.ly/CutterStabilizers-Eastmans Eberlestock - https://bit.ly/Eberlestock-Eastmans G5 Arrows - https://bit.ly/G5Outdoors-Eastmans Matthews - https://bit.ly/MathewsArchery-Eastmans Stealth Cam - https://bit.ly/StealthCam-Eastmans
Tamie Fitchett is one of the owners of Elk Creek Outfitting, she runs the Big Sky Packer and Guide School where her passion is. She's a former game warden, hunter, and competes as a Mounted Shooter throughout the Northwest. In short, she's one helluva great person! Tamie and I get into details about the Big Sky Packer and Guide School. Anyone interested in getting into making a living in the hunting space, this is the fastest and most consistent way to earn a living in it. We talk about what the school entails, her involvement in it, some great hunting stories, her time as a game warden, and why she is passionate about hunting and outfitting. Tamie is a wildly interesting person with a lot to offer the hunting community... Do not, I repeat, do not miss this episode! Big Sky Packer and Guide School Website Elk Creek Outfitting Website Show Sponsors! Phelps Game Calls - The game call company of The Western Huntsman! https://bit.ly/PhelpsGameCalls-Eastmans -Use Promo Code “Huntsman10” for 10% off! Silencer Central - Get started with a suppressor for your next hunt by going to the website here: https://bit.ly/SilencerCentral-Eastmans They make it very easy to get licensed, purchased, and set up so you can find out why getting a suppressor from Silencer Centrals is so popular! Leupold Optics- Over 100 years of American-made optics such as scopes, binos, spotters, range finders and more. Leupold sets the standard for innovation and quality without selling out. Leupold not only makes excellent products for any hunt, but they work hard for the future of hunting through their incredible support of many different conservation organizations. Support the companies that support you, check out Leupold here: https://bit.ly/Leupold-Eastmans Barnes Bullets - Since 1932, Barnes Bullets has been a leader in hunting ammo. The world-famous X-Bullet was the first expanding all-copper bullet known for its exceptional knock down power and performance. I have personally been using Barnes Bullets since 1998 and wouldn't recommend them if I didn't know for sure how well they perform. Check them out at https://bit.ly/BarnesBullets-Eastmans Browning X-Bolt 2 - Browning is perhaps one of the top brands in American hunting. We all know this company, and they've once again moved the bar to a higher standard with the X-Bolt 2 rifle. Available in multiple cartridges, this rifle is designed for maximum, Total Accuracy, right out of the box. The Vari-Tech Stock allows this rifle to fit any person of any size. The DLX Trigger with adjustable weights is smooth as ice, and hunters can take advantage of the Plus Magazine System when maximum rounds are needed. With too many features to list here, this rifle is a no-brainer. Check it out at https://bit.ly/Browning-Eastmans SecureIT Gun Safes- The SecureIT Agile Series gun safes are a lightweight, modular gun storage solution that integrate with any gun collection. With Fast-Lock technology, they offer quick access when seconds count, are easy to move or get up and down stairs when you live in apartments or condos, and are super flexible for every need! Have a look here: https://bit.ly/SecureIt-Eastmans Mystery Ranch Packs- These packs have a long tradition of quality and durability. Their new hunting pack line-up has everything from solid daypacks to backcountry sizes and women's sizes. This is huge! I've never been able to find a good pack for my wife and girls that actually fit them right until I found the women's Sawtooth. Impressive load capacities, great organization, tough, lightweight, and carried on the improved Mysterium frame. Link: https://bit.ly/MysteryRanch-Eastmans Columbia River Knife & Tool CRKT- From tomahawks to pocket knives, every hunter should visit https://bit.ly/ColumbiaRiverKnifeAndTool-Eastmans and poke around for your next hunt. I've given my Chogan T-Hawk a real workout on the homestead and in camp. The hunting knife line-up has something for everyone, who doesn't love shopping for knives?? Eastmans Hunting Journals - What Western Hunter doesn't know Eastmans Hunting Journals?? I've been a fan and subscriber to the magazine since I was a kid, and you should too. Between the magazine, Eastmans TagHub, and the new Mule Deer eCourse, Eastmans has something for everyone and the tools every Western Hunter should have! Check it out at https://www.eastmans.com/ Hit me up at jim@thewesternhuntsman.com
WhoRon Schmalzle, President, Co-Owner, and General Manager of Ski Big Bear operator Recreation Management Corp; and Lori Phillips, General Manager of Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain, PennsylvaniaRecorded onApril 22, 2025About Ski Big BearClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: Property owners of Masthope Mountain Community; operated by Recreation Management CorporationLocated in: Lackawaxen, PennsylvaniaYear founded: 1976 as “Masthope Mountain”; changed name to “Ski Big Bear” in 1993Pass affiliations:* Indy Pass – 2 days, select blackouts* Indy+ Pass – 2 days, no blackoutsClosest neighboring ski areas: Villa Roma (:44), Holiday Mountain (:52), Shawnee Mountain (1:04)Base elevation: 550 feetSummit elevation: 1,200 feetVertical drop: 650 feetSkiable acres: 26Average annual snowfall: 50 inchesTrail count: 18 (1 expert, 5 advanced, 6 intermediate, 6 beginner)Lift count: 7 (4 doubles, 3 carpets – view Lift Blog's inventory of Ski Big Bear's lift fleet)Why I interviewed themThis isn't really why I interviewed them, but have you ever noticed how the internet ruined everything? Sure, it made our lives easier, but it made our world worse. Yes I can now pay my credit card bill four seconds before it's due and reconnect with my best friend Bill who moved away after fourth grade. But it also turns out that Bill believes seahorses are a hoax and that Jesus spoke English because the internet socializes bad ideas in a way that the 45 people who Bill knew in 1986 would have shut down by saying “Bill you're an idiot.”Bill, fortunately, is not real. Nor, as far as I'm aware, is a seahorse hoax narrative (though I'd like to start one). But here's something that is real: When Schmalzle renamed Masthope Mountain to “Ski Big Bear” in 1993, in honor of the region's endemic black bears, he had little reason to believe anyone, anywhere, would ever confuse his 550-vertical-foot Pennsylvania ski area with Big Bear Mountain, California, a 39-hour, 2,697-mile drive west.Well, no one used the internet in 1993 except weird proto-gamers and genius movie programmers like the fat evil dude in Jurassic Park. Honestly I didn't even think the “Information Superhighway” was real until I figured email out sometime in 1996. Like time travel or a human changing into a cat, I thought the internet was some Hollywood gimmick, imagined because wouldn't it be cool if we could?Well, we can. The internet is real, and it follows us around like oxygen, the invisible scaffolding of existence. And it tricks us into being dumb by making us feel smart. So much information, so immediately and insistently, that we lack a motive to fact check. Thus, a skier in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania (let's call him “Bill 2”), can Google “Big Bear season pass” and end up with an Ikon Pass, believing this is his season pass not just to the bump five miles up the road, but a mid-winter vacation passport to Sugarbush, Copper Mountain, and Snowbird.Well Bill 2 I'm sorry but you are as dumb as my imaginary friend Bill 1 from elementary school. Because your Ikon Pass will not work at Ski Big Bear, Pennsylvania. And I'm sorry Bill 3 who lives in Riverside, California, but your Ski Big Bear, Pennsylvania season pass will not work at Big Bear Mountain Resort in California.At this point, you're probably wondering if I have nothing better to do but sit around inventing problems to grumble about. But Phillips tells me that product mix-ups with Big Bear, California happen all the time. I had a similar conversation a few months ago with the owners of Magic Mountain, Idaho, who frequently sell tubing tickets to folks headed to Magic Mountain, Vermont, which has no tubing. Upon discovering this, typically at the hour assigned on their vouchers, these would-be customers call Idaho for a refund, which the owners grant. But since Magic Mountain, Idaho can only sell a limited number of tickets for each tubing timeslot, this internet misfire, impossible in 1993, means the mountain may have forfeited revenue from a different customer who understands how ZIP codes work.Sixty-seven years after the Giants baseball franchise moved from Manhattan to San Francisco, NFL commentators still frequently refer to the “New York football Giants,” a semantic relic of what must have been a confusing three-decade cohabitation of two sports teams using the same name in the same city. Because no one could possibly confuse a West Coast baseball team with an East Coast football team, right?But the internet put everything with a similar name right next to each other. I frequently field media requests for a fellow names Stuart Winchester, who, like me, lives in New York City and, unlike me, is some sort of founder tech genius. When I reached out to Mr. Winchester to ask where I could forward such requests, he informed me that he had recently disappointed someone asking for ski recommendations at a party. So the internet made us all dumb? Is that my point? No. Though it's kind of hilarious that advanced technology has enabled new kinds of human error like mixing up ski areas that are thousands of miles apart, this forced contrast of two entities that have nothing in common other than their name and their reason for existence asks us to consider how such timeline cohabitation is possible. Isn't the existence of Alterra-owned, Ikon Pass staple Big Bear, with its hundreds of thousands of annual skier visits and high-speed lifts, at odds with the notion of hokey, low-speed, independent, Boondocks-situated Ski Big Bear simultaneously offering a simpler version of the same thing on the opposite side of the continent? Isn't this like a brontosaurus and a wooly mammoth appearing on the same timeline? Doesn't technology move ever upward, pinching out the obsolete as it goes? Isn't Ski Big Bear the skiing equivalent of a tube TV or a rotary phone or skin-tight hip-high basketball shorts or, hell, beartrap ski bindings? Things no one uses anymore because we invented better versions of them?Well, it's not so simple. Let's jump out of normal podcast-article sequence here and move the “why now” section up, so we can expand upon the “why” of our Ski Big Bear interview.Why now was a good time for this interviewEvery ski region offers some version of Ski Big Bear, of a Little Engine That Keeps Coulding, unapologetically existent even as it's out-gunned, out-lifted, out-marketed, out-mega-passed, and out-locationed: Plattekill in the Catskills, Black Mountain in New Hampshire's White Mountains, Middlebury Snowbowl in Vermont's Greens, Ski Cooper in Colorado's I-70 paper shredder, Nordic Valley in the Wasatch, Tahoe Donner on the North Shore, Grand Geneva in Milwaukee's skiing asteroid belt.When interviewing small ski area operators who thrive in the midst of such conditions, I'll often ask some version of this question: why, and how, do you still exist? Because frankly, from the point of view of evolutionary biologist studying your ecosystem, you should have been eaten by a tiger sometime around 1985.And that is almost what happened to Ski Big Bear AKA Masthope Mountain, and what happened to most of the dozens of ski areas that once dotted northeast Pennsylvania. You can spend days doomsday touring lost ski area shipwrecks across the Poconos and adjacent ranges. A very partial list: Alpine Mountain, Split Rock, Tanglwood, Kahkout, Mount Tone, Mount Airy, Fernwood - all time-capsuled in various states of decay. Alpine, slopes mowed, side-by-side quad chairs climbing 550 vertical feet, base lodge sealed, shrink-wrapped like a winter-stowed boat, looks like a buy-and-revive would-be ski area savior's dream (the entrance off PA 147 is fence-sealed, but you can enter through the housing development at the summit). Kahkout's paint-flecked double chair, dormant since 2008, still rollercoasters through forest and field on a surprisingly long line. Nothing remains at Tanglwood but concrete tower pads.Why did they all die? Why didn't Ski Big Bear? Seven other public, chairlift-served ski areas survive in the region: Big Boulder, Blue Mountain, Camelback, Elk, Jack Frost, Montage, and Shawnee. Of these eight, Ski Big Bear has the smallest skiable footprint, the lowest-capacity lift fleet, and the third-shortest vertical drop. It is the only northeast Pennsylvania ski area that still relies entirely on double chairs, off kilter in a region spinning six high-speed lifts and 10 fixed quads. Ski Big Bear sits the farthest of these eight from an interstate, lodged at the top of a steep and confusing access road nearly two dozen backwoods miles off I-84. Unlike Jack Frost and Big Boulder, Ski Big Bear has not leaned into terrain parks or been handed an Epic Pass assist to vacuum in the youth and the masses.So that's the somewhat rude premise of this interview: um, why are you still here? Yes, the gigantic attached housing development helps, but Phillips distills Ski Big Bear's resilience into what is probably one of the 10 best operator quotes in the 209 episodes of this podcast. “Treat everyone as if they just paid a million dollars to do what you're going to share with them,” she says.Skiing, like nature, can accommodate considerable complexity. If the tigers kill everything, eventually they'll run out of food and die. Nature also needs large numbers of less interesting and less charismatic animals, lots of buffalo and wapiti and wild boar and porcupines, most of which the tiger will never eat. Vail Mountain and Big Sky also need lots of Ski Big Bears and Mt. Peters and Perfect Norths and Lee Canyons. We all understand this. But saying “we need buffalo so don't die” is harder than being the buffalo that doesn't get eaten. “Just be nice” probably won't work in the jungle, but so far, it seems to be working on the eastern edge of PA.What we talked aboutUtah!; creating a West-ready skier assembly line in northeast PA; how – and why – Ski Big Bear has added “two or three weeks” to its ski season over the decades; missing Christmas; why the snowmaking window is creeping earlier into the calendar; “there has never been a year … where we haven't improved our snowmaking”; why the owners still groom all season long; will the computerized machine era compromise the DIY spirit of independent ski areas buying used equipment; why it's unlikely Ski Big Bear would ever install a high-speed lift; why Ski Big Bear's snowmaking fleet mixes so many makes and models of machines; “treat everyone as if they just paid a million dollars to do what you're going to share with them”; why RFID; why skiers who know and could move to Utah don't; the founding of Ski Big Bear; how the ski area is able to offer free skiing to all homeowners and extended family members; why Ski Big Bear is the only housing development-specific ski area in Pennsylvania that's open to the public; surviving in a tough and crowded ski area neighborhood; the impact of short-term rentals; the future of Ski Big Bear management, what could be changing, and when; changing the name from Masthope Mountain and how the advent of the internet complicated that decision; why Ski Big Bear built maybe the last double-double chairlift in America, rather than a fixed-grip quad; thoughts on the Grizzly and Little Bear lifts; Indy Pass; and an affordable season pass.What I got wrongOn U.S. migration into cities: For decades, America's youth have flowed from rural areas into cities, and I assumed, when I asked Schmalzle why he'd stayed in rural PA, that this was still the case. Turns out that migration has flipped since Covid, with the majority of growth in the 25-to-44 age bracket changing from 90 percent large metros in the 2010s to two-thirds smaller cities and rural areas in this decade, according to a Cooper Center report.Why you should ski Ski Big BearOK, I spent several paragraphs above outlining what Ski Big Bear doesn't have, which makes it sound as though the bump succeeds in spite of itself. But here's what the hill does have: a skis-bigger-than-it-is network of narrow, gentle, wood-canyoned trails; one of the best snowmaking systems anywhere; lots of conveyors right at the top; a cheapo season pass; and an extremely nice and modern lodge (a bit of an accident, after a 2005 fire torched the original).A ski area's FAQ page can tell you a lot about the sort of clientele they're built to attract. The first two questions on Ski Big Bear's are “Do I need to purchase a lift ticket?” and “Do I need rental equipment?” These are not questions you will find on the website for, say, Snowbird.So mostly I'm going to tell you to ski here if you have kids to ski with, or a friend who wants to learn. Ski Big Bear will also be fine if you have an Indy Pass and can ski midweek and don't care about glades or steeps, or you're like me and you just enjoy novelty and exploration. On the weekends, well, this is still PA, and PA skiing is demented. The state is skiing's version of Hanoi, Vietnam, which has declined to add traffic-management devices of any kind even as cheap motorbikes have nearly broken the formerly sleepy pedestrian city's spine:Hanoi, Vietnam, January 2016. Video by Stuart Winchester. There are no stop signs or traffic signals, for vehicles or pedestrians, at this (or most), four-way intersections in old-town Hanoi.Compare that to Camelback:Camelback, Pennsylvania, January 2024. Video by Stuart Winchester.Same thing, right? So it may seem weird for me to say you should consider taking your kids to Ski Big Bear. But just about every ski area within a two-hour drive of New York City resembles some version of this during peak hours. Ski Big Bear, however, is a gentler beast than its competitors. Fewer steeps, fewer weird intersections, fewer places to meet your fellow skiers via high-speed collision. No reason to release the little chipmunks into the Pamplona chutes of Hunter or Blue, steep and peopled and wild. Just take them to this nice little ski area where families can #FamOut. Podcast NotesOn smaller Utah ski areasStep off the Utah mainline, and you'll find most of the pow with fewer of the peak Wasatch crowds:I've featured both Sundance and Beaver Mountain on the podcast:On Plattekill and Berkshire EastBoth Plattekill, New York and Berkshire East, Massachusetts punched their way into the modern era by repurposing other ski areas' junkyard discards. The owners of both have each been on the pod a couple of times to tell their stories:On small Michigan ski areas closingI didn't ski for the first time until I was 14, but I grew up within an hour of three different ski areas, each of which had one chairlift and several surface lifts. Two of these ski areas are now permanently closed. My first day ever was at Mott Mountain in Farwell, Michigan, which closed around 2000:Day two was later that winter at what was then called “Bintz Apple Mountain” in Freeland, which hasn't spun lifts in about a decade:Snow Snake, in Harrison, managed to survive:The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast is a sustainable small business directly because of my paid subscribers. To upgrade, please click through below. Thank you for your support of independent ski journalism. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe
Why You're Not Ready for a Western Hunt (According to a Guide) | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 434 Join hosts Matt Drury and Tim Kjellesvik as they welcome professional guide Austin Land from Wild Country Outfitters. Austin shares what it takes—mentally, physically, and logistically—to prepare for a successful western big game hunt. From high-elevation fitness prep to glassing strategy, gear advice, and celeb camp stories, this episode dives deep into what separates successful hunters from those who struggle in the mountains. Topics Covered: 00:00 – Podcast intro and Austin's “Taylor's husband” identity 01:30 – Fitness and diet during guiding season 03:00 – Carnivore diet and weight fluctuation during hunting season 05:00 – What animals are hardest to guide: elk, mule deer, or pronghorn? 08:00 – The price of a guided hunt and why it's worth it 10:00 – Importance of good optics and new rangefinding tech in DeerCast 14:00 – Navigating mountain terrain without digital maps 17:00 – Satellite connectivity, Starlink, and Garmin inReach 19:45 – Physical prep: how to train and what to expect in terrain 24:00 – Surprising physical challenges (like sore shoulders from archery) 26:00 – How guides assess hunters' capability and mindset 30:00 – Shooting ability: ethical concerns and training gaps 32:00 – Dealing with hunter ego and maximizing your guided experience 34:00 – Celebrity clients and weird camp stories 39:00 – Hunting's place in culture—Rogan, Zuck, Kardashians, and ethics 44:00 – Killing two giants: Austin's back-to-back Iowa and Missouri bucks 50:00 – How to book a hunt with Austin 55:00 – Insane elk hunting clip breakdown 57:00 – Elk behavior after the shot and the purpose of post-shot calling 58:30 – Join the Rack Pack + listener shoutouts 1:02:00 – Favorite hunting snacks and final thoughts from Austin Join the Rack Pack Facebook Group : https://www.facebook.com/share/g/n73gskJT7BfB2Ngc/ Get ahead of your Game with DeerCast available on iOS and Android devices App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/deercast/id1425879996 Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.druryoutdoors.deercast.app Don't forget to stock up for your next hunt! 1st Phorm has you covered! Protein Sticks: https://1stphorm.com/products/protein-sticks-15ct?a_aid=DruryOutdoors Level-1 Bars: https://1stphorm.com/products/level-1-bar-15ct?a_aid=DruryOutdoors Energy Drinks: https://1stphorm.com/products/1st-phorm-energy?a_aid=DruryOutdoors Hydration Sticks: https://1stphorm.com/products/hydration-sticks?a_aid=DruryOutdoors Send us a voice message on Speakpipe! https://www.speakpipe.com/100PercentWild?fbclid=IwY2xjawHG5cpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHS-OqetdhlMV6LGrV5KfUBO7fjYcduyut_LzgxrQnEgBbe_vPXGCMgF1Sw_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw For exciting updates on what's happening on the field and off, follow us on social Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OfficialDruryOutdoors Instagram: @DruryOutdoors Twitter: @DruryOutdoors Be sure to check out http://www.druryoutdoors.com for more information, hunts, and more! Music provided by Epidemic Sound http://player.epidemicsound.com/
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