Podcasts about hunt talk radio

In this episode (#263) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by members of the North American Pronghorn Foundation to discuss the launch of the organization and their efforts to "future-proof" pronghorn. Topics covered include the state of pronghorn, trends impacting pronghorn numbers, challenges of starting a new organization, goals, on the ground work plans, and many reasons why our pronghorn need our help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by one of the most avid elk hunting US Senators, Senator Martin Heinrich from New Mexico. Randy is in DC to lobby on public land issues and was invited by Senator Heinrich to have a discussion about public lands, conservation, funding, the challenges ahead, the reality of the current political landscape, the Senator's connection to public lands via hunting, and other timely topics related to public lands and hunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 261 of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Brandon Maddox, founder of Silencer Central. The discussion covers Randy's journey from being an old school traditionalist to now hunting exclusively with a suppressed rifle, and losing most of his left-ear hearing along the way. Topics covered include the story behind Silencer Central, debunking myths around hunting with suppressors, the ease of acquiring a suppressor, some hunting stories, and the reasons Randy is such an advocate for all people to hunt with a suppressed rifle. No matter how much hearing you have left, protect what you have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Brant Chutter and Quynn Nielsen, two avid lion hunters from British Columbia, who Randy happened to spend a lot of time with last summer in the MacKenzie Mountains. Brant grew up in a home with two wildlife biologist-parents, who formed his view of science and sustainability. Brant and Quynn now own Rival Outfitting in British Columbia, with lion hunts being a featured hunt. Listen in while Randy, Brant, and Quynn talk about lion management, houndsmen, predation and prey, and social influence overriding science in many outdoor activities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy had the opportunity to record a podcast in front of a live audience with the new Director of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Debbie Colbert. The conversation covers a wide range of topics - wolves, deer, elk, fish, endangered species, and more. Debbie talks about some of ODFW's achievements as well as the reality of how their work is constrained by Federal regulations, lawsuits, and other factors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesse Deubel invites David Willms, Associate Vice President of Public Lands for the National Wildlife Federation onto the show. Before joining the National Wildlife Federation, David served as a natural resources policy advisor to Wyoming Governor Matthew H. Mead, and a natural resource attorney in both the public and the private sector. He also teaches a graduate course on the Endangered Species Act at the University of Wyoming, and writes frequently on various wildlife and land management issues. A regular guest on many national hunting podcasts including Meat Eater and Hunt Talk Radio, David is well respected as a national expert on issues relating to public lands, waters and wildlife.In this discussion David and Jesse cover the variety of threats currently facing public lands. They also discuss a recent ruling regarding grizzly bears that could have an effect on the future of the Endangered Species Act. David shares his thoughts on the potential for passing the Recovering America's Wildlife Act given the current political landscape in Washington D.C. The two talk about a new partnership between the National Wildlife Federation and NBC that resulted in a brand new documentary series called, "The Americas." This is a ten episode documentary series narrated by Tom Hanks that showcases the wonders, secrets and fragilities of the wild places and wild animals in North and South America.   Most importantly, Jesse and David explain how and why all Americans who care about public lands should be doing everything in their power to advocate for the places they love. It starts by showing up and making yourself heard. One great place to do that is at the New Mexico Wildlife Federation's "Camo at the Capitol" event being held at the Roundhouse, New Mexico's state capitol on March 7th, 2025 from 12:00pm-3:00pm. Please make plans to be in attendance at this event. Your voice matters, but it's only heard if you show up. Until then, enjoy the listen!   For more info:NMWF WebsiteNational Wildlife Federation Website

In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy and Marcus sit down with Jim Baichtail to talk about the new conservation group known as the Blacktail Deer Foundation. Originating within the Mule Deer Foundation, Jim is leading the efforts for Sitka Blacktails in Alaska, while his co-workers lead the efforts for Columbia Blacktails in the Pacific Northwest. Topics covered include a lot of hunting stories, where the new idea started, different needs for different deer, Sitka blacktails as an example of a unique species, and a lot of fund and laughs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode (#252) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Mike Kautz and Paul Kemper of American Prairie, known as AP. Topics focus on access and conservation. AP has enrolled 88,000 acres of their private land in Montana's Block Management access program, along with allowing access across their private land to reach otherwise inaccessible public lands. The focus is on an uncrowded "quality experience," not necessarily big animals. AP has a herd of 800 bison and leases their lands to cattle operators where over 8,000 cattle graze to sustain a grassland system dependent upon grazing. Mike and Paul explain how AP uses hunting as a wildlife management tool, along with many other activities that occur on their lands. Conservation of habitat and species is the primary goal, being accomplished in a very interesting manner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode (#251) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio is the first of hopefully four that explore statewide candidates and their views on hunting, fishing, public lands, and conservation. Both US Senate candidates have been invited as have both Gubernatorial candidates. In this episode Ryan Busse gives his views and ideas on hunting, fishing, conservation and public access. Invitations have been sent to the other candidate, Governor Greg Gianforte, and we hope to have that podcast to follow.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode (#250) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Curt Meine of the Aldo Leopold Foundation to talk about the legacy of Aldo Leopold as we celebrate 100 years of the Gila Wilderness and 75 years after the Sand County Almanac. Topics covered include expansion of the Land Ethic Leopold started, history of Gila Wilderness, revolutionary thinking, Wilderness Society, Thinking Like a Mountain, humans as part of a big community, indigenous knowledge, and other topics that connect us to the land. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy talks mule deer, research, and migrations with Dr. Kevin Monteith from the University of Wyoming. In addition to some pronghorn and other points, topics covered include habitat being primary importance, fidelity to a core area, migrators learn from mom, fat does mean healthy fawns, mule deer as specialists, migration distance changes peak rut dates, mule deer not as adaptable as elk, elk do impact mule deer, pronghorn management to have our cake and eat it too, and many other fascinating topics coming from the Monteith Shop at U of W. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode (#247) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Doug Duren. Doug is a leading advocate for putting Aldo Leopold's Land Ethic into action. On his Wisconsin farm, Doug practices sustainable and regenerative land management with a focus on the land. He is famous for his motto. "It's not ours, it's just our turn." Topics covered include many of Leopold's essays, the relevance of the Land Ethic today, using wild places and wild things as our currency for a high standard of living, and a mountain of other topics connected to Aldo Leopold's essays in The Sand County Almanac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy visits with Ashley Nichole Lewis, a well know angler, guide, historian, and fishing personality to talk all things related to salmon and conservation issues for the Quinault Indian Nation, known as "The Salmon People." Topics covered include learning to fish from her mother, having to hide from being an indigenous woman, her journey to be a fishing guide, conservation as indigenous people, the Boldt decision, obtaining a PhD in indigenous studies, being deliberately uncomfortable, and many more fascinating tangents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode (#237) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by three members of the Montana Wild Sheep Foundation; Ty Stubblefield, Jack Atcheson, and Kurt Alt. Topics covered include putting more sheep on the mountain, learning from successes and failures, how to increase your odds of drawing a sheep tag, some sheep hunting stories, and a lot of banter from the 2024 Wild Sheep Show in Reno. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode (#233) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy and Andrew McKean wrap up their four episode series that explores the changing attitudes towards hunting in rapidly urbanizing western states by using political appointments to fill the agenda of those who are against hunting. We summarize what we've learned in our research and from our guests. We discuss where this effort is going, how well it is funded, and the importance of hunters getting involved, no matter what state they live in. We show how grassroots in Washington are being mobilized. We give ideas provided by folks who've been in these battles that illustrate how hunters make a difference. We explain why, if ever there was a time for hunters to get involved and stop fighting over the small stuff, now is the time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode (#232) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy and Andrew McKean explore more of the efforts to marginalize hunters and hunting in wildlife management. In this episode we are joined by Tony Wasley, former Director of Nevada Department of Wildlife, now with the Wildlife Management Institute focusing on the relevancy of hunting and hunters in a rapidly changing society. Nevada is one of the most diverse and urbanized states, forcing Tony and his Commission to address rapidly changing demographics, lower participation, and maintaining relevance in an urbanized populace. Tony shares his research and what messages are proven winners and failures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode (#230) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Andrew McKean for the first of four episodes regarding attacks on hunting and wildlife management. This episode lays out what has been happening in Washington and Colorado, exploring how/why it is happening, what the consequences will be, and how hunters are responding. For many, actions in these states represent one of the greatest threats, and possible opportunities, to the role hunting and hunters will play in wildlife management. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode (229) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy, Marcus, and Michael recap their adventure to the far north of the Yukon in pursuit of adventure, Mountain Caribou, a few grouse, and a bonus moose. Topics covered include why they're called Mountain Caribou, adventure hunts, strangeness of being guided, saving for a dream hunt, lovestruck bull moose, logistics of getting meat home, Argos as transportation, giardia, living on Tim Horton's food, and as much fun as you can cram into ten days of adventure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy, Marcus, and Jace give and early season update of what has been an exciting season so far. Reports form Alaska moose, Montana bighorn, Idaho elk, and pronghorn in Utah and Nevada. And, a glimpse of what is yet to come.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy talks with Angus Thuermer and Mike Koshmrl of WyoFile. Topics covered include Wyoming as a hotbed of policy issues, corner crossing, wealthy new arrivals, the value of independent journalism - living the issues to report the issues, Wyoming's unique politics, migration study leaders, hunting as Wyoming's culture, and other topics that impact the entire western landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Heather Douville. Heather lives in Craig Alaska, learning and sharing the traditional methods of fishing, hunting, gathering, and furrier as taught by her father and other elders of her Tlingit community. Topics covered include sustainable relationships with the land, teaching oral history, lost language, matrilineal kinship, learning by doing, Tlingit food calendar, traditional fishing methods, handmade halibut hooks, valuing elders, cold smoking fish, food preservation without freezers, being a furrier, sharing the harvest, taking only what you need, deer hunting, seal is an acquired taste, and many others stories and topics related to Tlingit culture and history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy talks conservation and hunting with Nosler team members, Madi Woodward and John Nason. In addition to Madi and John prying some stories out of Randy, topics covered include Nosler's support of NWTF, why support turkey conservation when you don't sell shotgun ammo, being a silent conservation partners, business ethos of what is right and not what is easy, habitat versus ground, trapping sidebars, and laughs aplenty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Marcus and Michael as they discuss the challenges of fishery management with Mike Duncan, Montana FWP Region 3 Fisheries Manager. Much like terrestrial species, the same challenges arise; native v. non-native species, invasive species, too much human pressure, manipulated and fragmented habitat, and diverse demands from users. Montana is undertaking a new fishery management plan, now out for comment. Learn from Mike and see how your voice can be heard, no matter what state you fish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy has guests James Forslund and Kris Cantrell, two Washington hunters engaged in the huge changes underway in the Evergreen State. Topics covered include the WA Wildlife Commission proposal to junk the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, appointed leaders ignoring paid professionals, politics driving wildlife policy, commission structure, the benefits of showing up and speaking up, how quickly it can change, why it might happen in your state, how to make a difference, how to be informed, and a host of other lessons to be learned from the huge changes occurring in Washington state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy talks with Ian Wargo, an avid elk hunter and member of the Montana Citizens Elk Advisory Committee. Topics covered include elk glory herds of the past, managing for elk where they aren't, can we restore elk habitat on large scale, does advocacy matter, are public land elk in danger, political interference, one size doesn't fit all, the power of a few, predators can't be ignored, and a lot of other topics related to managing elk on landscapes formerly flush with elk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Rachel Ahtila and Frankie Foss, two highly accomplished backcountry women who both happen to live in the amazing mountain hunting province of British Columbia. Rachel, a sheep hunting guide and hunter has been guiding for over a decade. Frankie, a talented content producer, was drawn to the backcountry experience for adventure and hunting. Both have unique insights, common experiences, funny stories, some tips, and perspectives that give insight from women who find the backcountry to be their place of fulfillment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is again sharing the mic with attorneys Tom and Nick, discussing the recent court ruling on the Wyoming corner crossing case. Topics covered include what the ruling says, what it doesn't say, is this precedent, what is judicial priority, where does this ruling apply, what does this mean for hunters in the upcoming hunting season, and a full examination of the legal issues regarding this very important case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy visits with Howard Vincent, long-time President and CEO of Pheasants Forever. A history of the organization sets the ground for many other topics; Volunteerism, Farm Bill for wildlife, policy and politics, soil and land conservation, expanded the hunting experience, what's the future, the necessity of access, and many other topics that show how committed volunteers and a great staff can make a difference for wild things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Beau is joined by Randy Newberg of Fresh Tracks TV and Hunt Talk Radio. Randy is a hunter and the voice of public land hunters in America. They discuss the importance of outdoor education, deer camp traditions, how western hunting has changed over the years, keys to success rifle hunting elk, and how you can improve land access. Topics: 07:56 - Outdoor Class 18:05 - Deer camp traditions 22:48 - What made Randy Newberg move out west? 24:55 - Key differences: rifle vs archery elk hunting 25:24 - Five calendar periods for elk 28:29 - Elk sanctuaries 40:50 - New expensive gear is overrated 45:12 - How the hunting has changed in the west since the early 90s 53:42 - Whitetail hunters in the elk woods: the good and bad 59:12 - Hunting access and feeling crowded Note** timestamps might be off by roughly 4 minutes on the audio version due to ad length changes Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram:   @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @randynewberghunter @outdoorclass Facebook:   East Meets West Outdoors   Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy talks with Ben Long, an experienced writer, advocate, and hunter, about Ben's new book, Field Guide to Raising Hell. Topics covered include, how long hunters have been raising hell for wildlife, are we here to fight or here to win, how the systems work, wins matter, focus on values, Spank & Thank, being a happy warrior, and a ton of other good information about how to effectively advocate for the wild places and the wild things we dearly love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Hunt Talk Radio, Randy, Marcus, and Michael talk about their conservation fishing series titled Any Fin Goes. Topics covered include why people don't watch conservation media, fish conservation stories, fishing hypocrites, non-native fish species, social norms in different fishing cultures, killing fish, telling conservation stories, producing education content, pronghorn hunting, Outdoor Class, Randy the pronghorn geek, and a ton of other fun side notes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Hunt Talk Radio, Randy shares a mic with Whit Fosburgh, CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP). Topics covered include policy making an partisan neutrality, Federal policies and programs most impacting hunting and conservation, why access should be easier, private lands being the majority of wildlife habitat, the importance of Farm Bills and conservation on private lands, making progress by looking for wins and not looking for fights, ways average hunters can make a difference, and other topics from the unwild world of DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy shares some stories with two US Senators, Senator Daines from Montana and Senator Heinrich from New Mexico. Both are avid hunters and both work on conservation and public land policy. In addition to some hunting stories, topics covered include getting banned from social media, focusing on the next generation, challenges of partisanship, importance of public lands, Great American Outdoor Act, and other Congressional issues that impact your hunting and access. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode (#208) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, John Barklow returns to discuss his new online course with Outdoor Class; Backcountry Mission Planning. John uses his many decades of military training and teaching and provides 16 chapters of indepth backcountry skills. Confidence, comfort, and knowledge bring success. Randy and John go into each chapter to explain how these backcountry skills will help every hunter have more success and more fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this bonus episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy gives the big changes ahead for 2023 applications in NM, CO, MT, UT, NV, and WY. He also gives a herd status update for winterkill in MT and WY. Also discussed are the 2024 changes in Wyoming for deer, elk, pronghorn, and what is likely to be changing with Colorado OTC elk in the next few years. Last is a list of all the upcoming draw deadline dates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is at the Leupold factory and spends an hour with CEO Bruce Pettet and VP of Product Development & Marketing, Tim Lesser. Topics covered include Leupold's support of hunting and shooting activities, their investment in American made products, insight to issues facing hunting, shooting, access, and conservation funding, recent efforts to restrict shooting and hunting, and how we can all be part of solutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode (#235) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, joined by Hal Herring, Randy and Hal accept the generous offer of Alex Harvey, a local Mississippian and consulting forester, to hunt rabbits and deer in the areas Alex grew up hunting. Randy claims this to be the most eye-opening immersive hunt of his life. Topics covered include Alex's hunting background, the culture of hunting in rural Mississippi, cane cutter rabbits, beagles and dogmen, realities of race and land ownership, losing access, hunting and rural food security, and a host of other topics you won't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode (#234) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Craig Jourdonnais. Craig is a wildlife biologist, hunting instructor, and researcher who now oversees wildlife studies. This topic covered is wounding, what can be done to lessen the likelihood of bad outcomes, practice and preparation, follow up, tracking shot selection, pushing talent and technology beyond effective limits, the limits of the human element, and how hunters need to be addressing the issue so others don't have to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode (#233) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is live from Sitka's booth at the raucous Wild Sheep Show in Reno, talking backcountry hunting tips and stories with Dustin Roe, Steven Drake, and John Barklow. Backcountry hunting topics covered include hitting the SOS button, scariest hunts, one thing you never leave at home, physical comfort/discomfort, how to find mental comfort, heavy packs, and many hunting stories from guys who've been there and done it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode (#232) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Tom Stonecipher and Nick VandenBos, two attorneys with a deep understanding of the legal issues related to corner crossing. This is the third episode of our corner crossing series. We discuss the current case in Wyoming, the legal issues in question, the Unlawful Inclosures Act, who owns the airspace under the law, possible outcomes, precedent or not, and a ton of other information pertinent to hunters interested in the outcome of this Wyoming corner crossing case and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode (#231) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Charlie Bahnson and Bryan Richards. Charlie is the Wildlife Veterinarian for North Dakota Game and Fish, and Bryan is an Emerging Disease Specialist with the USGS. In this episode, we discuss Chronic Wasting Disease, disease management protocols, disease movement, management tools available, interference by politicians, North Dakota HB 1151 and baiting traditions, misinformation by hunting media, artificial congregations of cervids, challenges in managing emerging diseases, and other topics related to managing CWD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode (episode #230) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy talks with Brian Yablonski of the Property & Economic Research Center (PERC) about a new strategy to increase winter elk tolerance by private landowners who own most of the winter range north of Yellowstone National Park. Brucellosis is a disease for which elk are a risk to cattle, with strange Federal rules placing huge economic liability on cattle operators. PERC has started a brucellosis compensation fund to lower landowner financial risk when elk winter on their lands and bring brucellosis risk with them. Using partnerships, PERC has brought together landowners, hunters, and environmental groups to find solutions that allow for higher tolerance of elk on their winter range and create a solution that helps wildlife using private lands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode (201) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy has guests from Washington State to discuss the rapid deterioration of hunter's and angler's voices in the state wildlife management system and the anti-hunting slant of the Wildlife Commission's new appointments. Chris Hager and Dan Wilson give a history that started with the Wildlife Commission rejecting a spring black bear season that was supported by the wildlife agency and now brings a strong bias against science and the benefit of hunters and hunting as a wildlife management tool. A cautionary lesson to all hunters, no matter where you live, that we must pay attention and be actively engaged.

In this episode (200) of Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is nursing a virus and remotely hosts Jim Baichtal and Marcus Hockett as Jim and Marcus retell the story of Jim's 2022 Alaska bison hunt. Topics covered include logistics of this hunt, how many plane flights, changing river channels, history of Alaska bison, Covid in bison camp, what rafts were used, field care for a beast, bears and fresh meat, changing habitat in the permafrost, burns and bison, and many other tangents that show how some hunts are mostly adventure and logistics, with a quick conclusion when a change is provided.

In this episode (199) if Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy invites New Mexico hunters Brandon Wynn and Jesse Deubel to talk about wildlife allocation and Trustee duties in their home state, with New Mexico being the motherland for landowner elk vouchers.  Topics covered include the New Mexico example, Trustee duties, who are the beneficiaries, what is a fair allocation of the resource, can incentives work, do Trustees understand their responsibilities, recourse when Trustees ignore their duties, and many other topics that are expressed when Trustees of the Public Trust that holds wildlife do not feel accountable to their beneficiaries (the citizens of that state).

In this episode (198) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by prior guest and renowned wild game chef, Hank Shaw. This podcast focuses on Hank's wild game teaching, via his books, his website, and now his course with Outdoor Class. Hank emphasizes that with game, birds, or fish, very often the meat quality is gone due to how the meat is cared for before it gets to the kitchen. Other topics covered include "meat myths," love of pronghorn, knee surgery, cooking meat with complimentary methods, younger is tender, why Hank focuses on teaching, and a host of other funny stories about hunting, fishing, and the wild meat we get from those pursuits.

In this Episode (197) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy, Marcus, Michael, and Jace sit down for a couple hour discussion of the season travels to date. We are on a roll, having some of our greatest success and most compelling stories in fifteen years of filming.  From Nevada to Idaho to Wyoming to Alaska, we've been chasing pronghorn, elk, and bison.  Lots of lessons learned and some fundamentals reinforced.  Great camps with great friends make for good stories.  Enjoy and thanks for listening.

This is a bonus episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, with Steve Decker of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, explaining the annual "Win A Hunt With Randy" sweepstakes we do with RMEF.  This year's winner will win a 2022 rifle elk hunt in Kentucky. Steve talks about the benefits of this sweepstakes and how important membership is to RMEF.  Also discussed are the rules, the manners to enter for existing and new members, and details of how the Kentucky elk reintroduction is one of the amazing conservation stories of our times.  To enter, go to www.RMEF.org/win-a-hunt

In this episode (196) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy has a conversation about protecting wildlife and other public assets from the politicians through grassroots advocacy that is rooted in the Public Trust Doctrine; a principle the courts have applied to affirm that wildlife and other public resources are held in trust for the citizens of the state. With recent efforts to privatize public wildlife resources via the legislative process, Andrew Posewitz and Jeff Herbert have formed a citizens-based organization to protect the public interest in wildlife in Montana.  To see citizen advocacy in action, this is another example no matter where a person lives. Be your own advocate.

In this episode (194) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy invites John Barklow, lead designer for Sitka Gear, and Tyler Johnerson, Randy's former camera guy and amazing hunter, for a discussion about how product testing works for high performance products.  We all benefit from these intensive testing processes, yet we seldom get to hear how it works, when it succeeds, and when it is time to go back to the drawing board. John and Tyler talk about the many products John has designed for Tyler to test and the process used to improve the Sitka Jetstream Jacket that launched this summer. Many hunting stories get told along the way, explaining the tough conditions that brought about a new idea.