#090 - My brother Bryce came on the show today to talk about a big buck that he was able to take with his rifle. We talk about rifle setups, being confident in your equipment, and what it means to "earn" an animal. It's a great conversation, en

onX maps or goHUNT maps? Which is better?

Jan 16th, 2024 15m 4s

#089 - I've used both of these apps extensively and I think I know which one I'll be using for the future. If you're considering one of these this scouting season, listen in and see the pros and cons.CONTACT:I answer every email and every DMIns

Backpack Hunting vs Basecamp Hunting

Jan 9th, 2024 18m 24s

#088 - Should you backpack hunt or hunt from a basecamp? There are a lot of things to consider, and you may want to think about a few things before you make a decision. You can also have the best of both worlds with a combination of ideas. Pick

Solo Archery Elk Calling SUCCESS

Jan 2nd, 2024 56m 47s

#087 - Calling in an elk by yourself can be tricky, but it's possible! This wasn't completely a solo elk hunt, but it kind of was. I was able to call in a bull and succeed at harvesting it solo. There are a lot of lessons that were put to good

Recovering a Buck From a Blood Trail w/ Ross Melville

Jul 4th, 2023 1h 3m

#086 - You'll see why Ross's buck was named "Tracker" after this episode. Ross tells the story of how he came to shoot a buck at last light on the last day of season with a less-than-ideal shot. There are a ton of valuable lessons from this epi

Conquering The Crowds: Tips for Public Land Hunting Success

Jun 13th, 2023 26m 22s

#085 - Hunters face unique challenges and obstacles when hunting in crowded public land areas. Game tends to be scarce in public land, it gets moved around a lot. Not just by hunters during season, but by hikers, bikers, off-roaders, birders, b

Archery Practice, Skills, and Drills for Bowhunters

Jun 6th, 2023 21m 49s

#084 - This is part 2 of the archery series to help take you from target shooting to hunting success. Not all scenarios are going to be ideal, so as bowhunters we need to be prepared. We need to practice intentionally making shooting scenarios

Archery Practice, Skills, and Drills for Bowhunters

Jun 6th, 2023 21m 49s

Basics of Bowhunting: Archery Gear and Considerations

May 30th, 2023 38m 48s

#083 - This is part one of a two-part series on becoming a bowhunter. We cover the basics of archery gear and things you might want to think about when buying your first bow and the pros and cons of each thing you attach to it.Check out the LIM

Three FREE Ways To Improve Your Hunting Season

May 2nd, 2023 20m 51s

#082 - You don't need new gear to have a great hunting season. Here are three FREE ways to improve your hunting season.CONTACT:I answer every email and every DMInstagram: @huntthewest.usEmail: skyler@huntthewest.usSUPPORT THE SHOW:Buy some merc

It was worse than I thought - Podcast Update

Apr 21st, 2023 4m 43s

#081 - I'm alive, I promise...but the website isn't. This is just a quick update episode to let you know my website and email is currently down. If you've tried to contact me in the last six months, I probably didn't answer because I didn't rec

Utah Shed Hunting Ban

Feb 14th, 2023 30m 37s

#080 - Will the shed hunting ban do anything? It's impossible to say for sure, but I give you my thoughts on the subject as well as an update on new gear from the Hunt Expo and some upgrades that I've made. Marsupial Gear Bino HarnessExo Mtn Ge

First Generation Bowhunter - Lessons and Hunting Stories w/ Adam Buchanan

Sep 27th, 2022 1h

#079 - Adam Buchanan is a first-generation bowhunter and runs a podcast called "First Generation Bowhunter". He shares his story of how he came to be a hunter, and how it went getting into archery and then bowhunting. He has some great experien

Solo Archery Elk Hunting

Sep 20th, 2022 34m 4s

#078 - I went on an awesome solo elk hunting trip and I'm excited to share it with you all. It's only my second season archery elk hunting and I think it went pretty well.LINKS:Phelps Bugle TubePhelps Reed (Gray)Exo Mtn Gear 4800Jet BoilSix Moo

Weekend Warrior Archery Elk Hunting

Sep 13th, 2022 31m 31s

#077 - I made a weekend warrior trip for archery elk this September and had an awesome time. It was my first time archery elk hunting with a partner, I was lucky enough to have Logan Kendall come with me which was a lot of fun and I learned som

Wyoming Archery Antelope w/ Ben Jacobs

Sep 6th, 2022 36m 7s

#076 - Belly crawling over the prairie for Antelope with a bow is a tough way to get a tag filled, but that's exactly what Ben Jacobs did for his first archery kill. What an amazing story, you're going to love this one!Ben's Instagram: @wyoking

First Archery Mule Deer w/ Colby Jorgensen

Aug 30th, 2022 58m 7s

#075 - Colby Jorgensen killed a tank for his first archery mule deer. It wasn't easy, and there were lots of lessons learned along the way. But as a relatively new bowhunter, he's learned a lot of things that he shares with us in this episode a

Archery Mule Deer SUCCESS: Lessons For New Bowhunters

Aug 24th, 2022 34m 53s

#074 - What does it take to have a successful archery hunt? Lots of things, but in this episode I share the story of my first archery kill and 8 lessons I've learned over the last few years that helped me be successful on this hunt.LINKS:VIDEO:

Mule Deer Scouting For Weekend Warriors

Aug 16th, 2022 26m 53s

#073 - This year is going to be tough for me with very little time to hunt and scout. Here are some tips for making the most of your scouting season as a weekend warrior. LINKS:Canvas Cutter - Use code "HTW" for 10% offGray Pouch VideoLeukotape

We Must Persevere w/ Eric Carman-Murray

Aug 9th, 2022 1h 54m

#072 - Eric lost almost 100 pounds, and almost lost his family along the way. This is an amazingly inspirational story about overcoming difficulties and perseverance. They might have to make a movie about Eric's life because I felt like I was i

We're BACK! ...and so is HUNTING SEASON!

Jul 19th, 2022 21m 46s

#071 - It's been a minute since I uploaded an episode. But hunting season is around the corner and it's time to get in shape, get the bow tuned, and get ready for season. LETS GO!LINKS:Episode 63 - Story of Iron Side (part 1)Episode 64 - Story

Unwritten Rules and Hunting Ethics w/ Ross Melville

Mar 29th, 2022 1h 10m

#070 - There are a lot of unwritten rules in the woods between hunters and although they aren't formal, I think if we think about some of these situations before we are in them we can avoid a lot of conflict in the woods. Today I'm joined by Ro

Hunting Stories w/ Rocky Dettamanti

Mar 1st, 2022 1h 9m

#069 - Rocky Dettamanti is a super experienced outdoorsman. We talk about his first deer, an awesome archery deer hunt, a bear hunt, and the trail camera debate in Utah. Things mentioned in this episode:Rocky Dettamanti's Instagram: @redbeard_

Coyote Hunting Strategy and Tactics | Rerun of Episode 16

Feb 23rd, 2022 44m 42s

#068 - Coyote calling can have a steep learning curve if you’ve never done it before. This episode covers some basic coyote calling tips to get you started. I’m not an expert coyote hunter, but I have had some success and I have done it quite a

2021 Hunting Gift Guide

Nov 16th, 2021 23m 53s

#067 - The Holidays are coming quick and there's no better time to get the hunter in your life some sweet gifts. Here's a quick breakdown on stuff I think will make a great gift this season.Canvas CutterEpisode 53 for deep diveCode “HTW” will s