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Monday Mar 14, 2022
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Bear Hunting with Seth Watts
Show Notes:
Seth Watts joined me on the podcast to talk all things bear hunting. He’s been hunting his whole life, but about a decade ago, Seth started bear hunting in California. It was great to hear his thoughts on bear hunting, scouting, and conservation.
“The first thing I always do is call a biologist for that area.”
Seth and I talked about the first steps to a good bear hunt. We can’t all spend weeks scouting an area, so calling a biologist is a great way to learn about the land. Biologists will share all kinds of great information for hunters, including feeding areas and elevation distribution. Bears can be tough to find. But at the end of the day, they’re food-driven. Wherever the food is, you’ll probably find some bears.
Seth’s in Northern California, where he says the bear populations are getting bigger and bigger. They’re not afraid of people, and are often seen in town. We’ve got the same situation here in Arizona. Seth and I agreed that hunting is an important tool to deal with bear populations.
It was great to hear Seth’s ‘boots on the grounds’ thoughts, too. Scouting is important, but it’s critical to take some strategy into the field. We talked about ambush hunting vs. spot-and-stalk. There are pros and cons to each approach, so Seth provided some insight on his personal approach.
We touched on the recent fires in California, before ending with some discussion about calling. Seth provided a few tips for beginner bear hunters as well.
What's’ Inside:
- Ask a biologist for hunting tips. They’re usually happy to help.
- Bears can be tough to find, but Seth gives some tips on what to look for.
- Bears are getting braver – hunting is an important tool for population control.
- There’s nothing more consistent than change – what that means for hunting.
- Insight on how to call for bears.
- Beginner tips for bear hunting.
Mentioned in this episode:
Howl for Wildlife: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/
Seth Watts: https://www.instagram.com/black_bear_pursuit/?hl=en
Phoenix Shooting Bags: https://www.phoenixshootingbags.com/
Short Description:I sat down with Seth Watts to discuss bear hunting. Seth is an experienced bear hunter in Northern California, and he’s got plenty of great knowledge about the sport. We talked about all things bear hunting, including calling, field action, scouting, and more. It can be a tough hunt to get into, so it was great to get Seth’s perspective on getting started.
Tags:Bear hunting, big game hunting, bear calling, ambush hunting, beginner hunting, california hunting, bears, days in the wild, spot and stalk, bear hunter, calling, scouting
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Throwback Thursday with Billy Babish
Show Notes:
I’ve got my good friend and long-time hunting colleague, Billy Babish, on the TBT today. Being Arizona natives, Billy and I both know what it’s like to be archery hunting late in the season in this state. But Billy has a special skill…he only gets to hunt by himself for about 5-6 days in a year but he always manages to bag himself a buck. He’s got great know-hows about late season archery hunting in AZ and he gave us the low-down on Coues and mules, animal patterns, strategies he’s tried and what has worked for him over the years. Talking Mule Deer Hunting Tactics with Billy Babiash
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Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Hunting Mentality with Santino Castellanos and Clint Whiting
Show Notes:
I sat down with hunters Santino Castellanos and Clint Whiting at the Hunt Expo in Utah. We talked about the mental side of hunting – worrying about failure, putting pressure on ourselves, and hunting as a lifestyle.
As experienced, enthusiastic hunters, we put a lot of pressure on ourselves in the field. We expect ourselves to succeed and bag an animal on every trip, but it doesn’t always go that way. It’s important to remember that hunting isn’t only about the result – it’s also about the experience. We also talked about guiding clients, seeing the sport through their eyes, and just having a good time in the field.
We also talked about focus. A lot of people don’t understand the level of focus that hunting requires. Focus is a critical part of being successful on the hunt. As you get more experienced as a hunter, that focus becomes easier to develop.
From there, we swapped stories about hunting. Santino and Clint had a great season, so they had plenty of fantastic stories to share. We agreed that patience is a critical tool as a hunter. It can be tough to stay patient and calm in the field, but keeping cool will almost always produce results. The best way to do this is simply practice, practice, practice.
Whats’ Inside:
- As hunters, we put a lot of pressure on ourselves. That’s not always great.
- Everyone has different reasons for hunting.
- Focus is critical when hunting.
- Staying patient in the field is tough, but important.
- How Phoenix Shooting Bags help me hunt.
Mentioned in this episode:
Howl for Wildlife: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/
Phoenix Shooting Bags: https://www.phoenixshootingbags.com/
Great Plains Land Company: https://greatplainslandcompany.com/Clint Whiting on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rocky_mtn_clint/Santino Mantino on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santino_mantino/
Short Description:
I talked with Santino Mantino and Clint Whiting to talk about the mental side of hunting at the Utah Hunt Expo. We covered it all, from patience and focus to the pressure we put on ourselves. Santino and Clint had a great season, so they had a couple great stories to share.
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Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Debunking the FOC Myth with Tim Gillingham Throwback Thursday
So I have been dabbling around with FOC and EFOC for the past few months and i have done quite a bit of research and testing. I have come to the conclusion that I really dont have a conclusion :) so i reached out to my good Friend Tim Gilligham and asked him his opinion and experience. Listen to what he has to say about FOC and EFOC. I for one have always been a happy medium kinda of guy and it has always worked really well for me.
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Monday Feb 28, 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Title: Hunting for Success with Dallas Hemeyer
Show Notes:
I caught up with Dallas Hemeyer, an experienced hunter who’s spent time going after big game all over the globe. He’s hunted just about everything you could imagine, including exotic big game species in Africa. We talked a lot about the mental and hard-work side of hunting. It was great to hear Dallas’ thoughts on what it takes to be successful in the field.
“One of the things that really sets people apart is just grinding it out.”
Dallas and I agreed – having the mental toughness to do the hard work can make all of the difference on a hunt. Whether that means getting up at 3 am, or taking the tougher routes, putting in the effort is just crucial. Putting in that extra work simply produces better results, every time.
That type of work ethic doesn’t have to stop when you leave the field. Dallas and I agreed that the effort you put into hunting, you can put into other areas of life. You put more in, you get more out. It’s that simple.
Part of that is building a relationship with your equipment. We talked about favorite bows and rifles, and how important it is to make your gear into your best friend. That all comes from consistency. Dallas and I agreed that it’s critical to keep things consistent, year after year. Consistency means success.
What's’ Inside:
- Getting results usually comes from just putting in the work.
- How to build a relationship with your equipment.
- How to put 110% in when you’re hunting.
- Evaluate yourself, what you’re doing, and what’s working.
- After a bad result, it’s easy to look for something to blame and change. But sometimes, consistency is key.
Mentioned in this episode:
Phoenix Shooting Bags: https://www.phoenixshootingbags.com/
Howl for Wildlife: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/
Short Description:I sat down with Dan Hemeyer to talk about hard work and hunting. That can come in a lot of forms. But, putting in the extra effort almost always produces success. It’s easy to forget that when you’re in the field. At the end of the day, consistency, dedication, and hard work are how you get results.
Tags:Bow hunting, big game hunting, work ethic, africa hunting, hunting tips, hunting mentality, beginner hunting, exotic hunting, days in the wild, consistency, hunting equipment, hunting gear
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Talking Mule Deer Hunting Tactics with Muley Slayer Marc Smith
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Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Season Recap with Jake Downs
Show Notes:
Jake Downs and I took some time to recap our hunting seasons. As an experienced bowhunter, Jake’s gone after a ton of different species all over the country, so it was great to hear his stories. We spent this episode swapping stories and tips after this past season. It’s tough to balance family and hunting trips – sometimes you just have to pick and choose what hunts you go for.
Jake had a whirlwind of a season. He talked about his trip up to Alaska, where he had a bit of a mixed bag of a hunt. The weather didn’t cooperate, and it was tough to find any decent animals to take. When you book a big trip, you’re always leaving something up to chance. At the end of the day, though, any trip up to Alaska is gonna be a great camping trip, if nothing else.
We talked a bit about hunting during the rut and during lockdowns. That can be a tricky time to hunt, even though the bucks are out there. I’ve seen some trouble during the rut in Illinois, and I’ve seen a few lulls in other places.
Jake shared a few stories about whitetail hunting, too. We told some stories about our seasons, and Jake shared a great one about a trip to Arizona. We went on to talk all things javelina, and we agreed – they’re a whole lot of fun to hunt. Jake and I ended on how to balance hunting and family – it’s a tricky thing, but an important conversation.
Whats’ Inside:
- Jake’s hunting season recap.
- We discuss whether moose hunting is worth the trouble.
- Weather can make (or break) a hunt, and that’s just up to chance.
- It’s tough to balance family life and hunting trips.
- We swapped stories about javelina hunting.
Mentioned in this episode:
Phoenix Shooting Bags: https://www.phoenixshootingbags.com/
Howl for Wildlife: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/
Short Description:Jake Downs is an experienced bowhunter, and he spent this season traveling all over the country. He shared some stories from this season, from his Alaska trip to a hunt in Arizona. Jake had pretty mixed results this season – he hit some bad weather in Alaska, but did pretty well on other hunts.
Tags:Hunting season, javelina, alaska hunting, moose hunting, whitetail hunting, big game hunting, days in the wild, hunting season, bowhunting
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Paul Medel and John Stallone Discuss elk Language
We talk elk language
When and where to use different calls
Reading emotion
Check out Paul's Website Elknut.com
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Monday Feb 14, 2022
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Patrick Montgomery
Show Notes:
Patrick Montgomery and I sat down to swap big game stories. Patrick’s an experienced big game hunter, and he started us off with a story from his early days living in Colorado. He talks about a once-in-a-lifetime buck he spotted. Patrick thought he had a good chance at the buck, but things don’t always turn out how you want. That’s hunting.
“Do not put any pressure on the deer. They don’t need to know you’re there.” We also talked about watching deer. Patrick shared some great tips on spotting and glassing. Some people can get a little careless, so it was great to hear some detail-focused tips on scouting. Patrick knows his stuff, and he gave us plenty of great advice on spotting bucks without scaring them off.
Patrick tells another story about a buck he scouted over a three-year period. When it came time to hunt, Patrick spotted the buck for three days straight. From there, we talked about the importance of patience when scouting. We agree – “Patience pays off more often than it doesn’t.”
Before we finished up, Patrick and I shared some stories about spotting bucks and getting in our own heads. Hunting is a mental game as much as anything, so it’s easy to get carried away out there.
Whats’ Inside:
- Stories about bucks that got away.
- How to effectively spot big bucks – what to look for, and what to do.
- Great insight from Patrick about taking your time when spotting.
- The importance of patience when you’re hunting.
Mentioned in this episode:
Phoenix Shooting Bags
PMonte OutdoorsPatrick Montgomery on InstagramHowl For Wildlife
Short Description:Patrick Montgomery is a Colorado-based big game hunter. We talked about spotting big bucks, and he gave some great insight on what to look for when scouting. Patrick knows his stuff, so there’s plenty of great info in here. We swapped stories about scouting, before finishing up with the importance of patience in the field.
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
This is a bonus episode My good friend Sam Ayers from The Wild Initiative Podcast had me on his show to talk conservation in 2022 and what that looks like. We talk about the AZ bear and lion Ban petition, and we talk about what hunters need to start doing if we want to save hunting