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Mule Deer Hunting With Dustin Wittwer

 Mule Deer Recap with Dustin Wittwer
 
Show Notes:
 
Dustin Wittwer is the host of the Finding Backcountry Podcast . Dustin’s also quite the mule deer hunter and grew up chasing them around as a kid. On his podcast, Dustin’s interviewed a ton of qualified hunters, which has helped him put together a roadmap for bettering his own hunting skills. Although he goes after a few elk, sheep, and moose tags, mule deer is Dustin’s sweet spot.
 
Dustin shares how he approaches his whole mule deer season, starting from the beginning of the year. He looks forward to all the planning and scheming that goes into getting tags and scoring points, and maybe even likes it more than the actual hunting. Dustin starts planning early, and his advice is to identify exactly what you want to go after and try to stay as close to home as possible so you’re able to really understand an area and revisit it.
 
We get into the best times to kill a high-country mule deer as well as the worst. Dustin also shares his approach to hunting out of state, reverse scouting tips, and a few ways hunters can think outside the box for a more successful hunt. 
What’s Inside:
Dustin’s approach to planning for mule deer season
How Dustin plans and tackles out of state hunts
Reverse scouting tips and tricks
 
Mentioned in this episode
Days In The Wild Podcast
Phoenix Shooting Bags save 20% with code johnstallone
Howl for Wildlife: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/
Dustin Wittwer on InstagramFinding Backcountry Podcast
 
Short Description:
Dustin Wittwer is the host of the Finding Backcountry Podcast .. Dustin’s also quite the mule deer hunter and here, he shares how he approaches his whole mule deer season. We also get into his approach to hunting out of state, reverse scouting tips, and a few ways hunters can think outside the box for a more successful hunt. 

Shooting ourselves in the foot

Here, I sit down with Charles Whitwam, President of Howl for Wildlife, and we get into all of the latest happenings in the world of hunting advocacy. We kick things off by talking about a giveaway exclusively for Howl members. We’re giving away a fishing trip in Louisiana, offshore and inshore, with the MeatEater crew. If your membership is current as of August 10th, you’re automatically entered. 
 
Charles and I talk about some of the ways the hunting industry shoots ourselves in the foot. With Howl, we don’t want to alienate anyone, and we partner with a ton of organizations, even if they’re competitors of each other. We’re all in this together, and it’s our philosophy to link up and become a stronger force. As long as you’re portraying hunting in a positive light, we want to work with you. 
 
There’s so much bashing within the community, especially around big names and influencers, that it takes away from all the good that’s happening. Charles and I talk about Howl’s mission and how we want to get more people involved. We also chat about some of the anti-hunting legislation that’s bubbling up and what you can do to make a difference.
What’s Inside:
 
Details on our latest giveaway
How the hunting industry shoots itself in the foot
Howl’s mission and how we’re getting more people involved
 
Mentioned in this episode
Days In The Wild Podcast
Phoenix Shooting Bags save 20% with code johnstallone
Howl for Wildlife: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/
 
Short Description:
I sat down with Charles Whitwam, President of Howl for Wildlife, and we got into all of the latest happenings in the world of hunting advocacy. We talk about a giveaway exclusively for Howl members, some of the anti-hunting legislation that’s bubbling up, and what you can do to make a difference.
Tags
big game hunting, hunting tips, hunting guide, buck hunting, hunting stories, hunting advocacy, anti-hunting, hunting laws  

Remi Warren throwback

Throwback episode with Remi Warren 

OTC Tag Changes in Colorado with Henry Ferguson

OTC Tag Changes in Colorado with Henry Ferguson
 
Show Notes:
 
Henry Ferguson is a longtime friend of mine and the President of the Colorado Bowhunters Association (CBA). Colorado Parks and Wildlife recently pushed for changes to the OTC tag system, and Henry and I break things down. Archery and bowhunting have become super popular, and there’s a lot of folks out in the woods right now. In a way, we’re victims of our own success.
 
Along with the CBA, Henry was pretty involved in the recent OTC rule changes. Here, we take a look at some of the pros and cons of the program changes and what it all means for the hunting community. Henry outlines the three options that were laid out on the table, and staying status quo wasn’t going to fly. According to him, they went with the lesser of two evils.
 
Henry shares what he believes are the benefits of the changes, many of which he says are yet to be seen. I play a bit of a devil’s advocate in our conversation and point out some of the potential pitfalls. Henry also shares some of the cons of the new rules and we talk about the future of hunting in Colorado and other states. 
What’s Inside:
 
Changes to the OTC system in Colorado
Pros and cons of the changes
What the future of hunting could look like in Colorado and other states
 
Mentioned in this episode
Days In The Wild Podcast
Phoenix Shooting Bags save 20% with code johnstallone
Howl for Wildlife: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/
Colorado Bowhunters Association
 
Short Description:
Henry Ferguson is a longtime friend of mine and the President of the Colorado Bowhunters Association (CBA). Along with the CBA, Henry was pretty involved in the recent OTC tag changes. Here, we take a look at some of the pros and cons of the updates and what it all means for the hunting community.
 
Tags
big game hunting, hunting tips, hunting guide, buck hunting, hunting stories, hunting advocacy, tags, OTC, Colorado, bowhunters, bow hunting

Early Season deer Hunts in AZ

This is a throwback when we had Eddie Willi on to talk about deer hunting in AZ 

Hunting with Brad Alan

Did a quick podcast with Brad Alan while I was on the road, Brad travels to hunt all over and has a different perspective on hunting that I feel is valuable to find success. 

Hunting Success in Every State with Chris Neville

Hunting Success in Every State with Chris Neville
 
Show Notes:
 
Chris Neville got his start in the hunting industry working for GOHUNT, where he spent six years after joining right out of college. He recently moved out to Fort Collins, Colorado, and he’s now out on his own doing freelance and consulting work for companies in the hunting space. Chris grew up in Iowa hunting whitetail and as a former eastern hunter, he’s now getting acclimated to how you do things out west. 
 
Chris and I talk about planning hunts in other states where things are unfamiliar. It definitely takes a certain skill set to find success in every state and knowledge is power. You also have to know the state’s rules and regulations and doing as much research as possible gives you a leg up. Chris shares the most important information hunters should retain and we chat about using GOHUNT’s features as helpful tools.
 
We chat about the differences in scouting in the east compared to the west and how to find the best tag opportunities. The process of getting tags is becoming tougher, but figuring out what you want to get out of a hunt is the best first step. Chris shares his process for picking an ideal hunting spot, some tips and tricks to use GOHUNT to your advantage, and his go-to tools to use while out in the field.
What’s Inside:
 
What you need to know to have a successful hunt in other states
How Chris chooses an ideal hunting spot
GOHUNT tips and tricks
 
Mentioned in this episode
Days In The Wild Podcast
Phoenix Shooting Bags save 20% with code johnstallone
Howl for Wildlife: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/
Chris Neville on Instagram
GOHUNT WebsiteGOHUNT on YouTube
 
Short Description:
Chris Neville is a hunting industry freelancer and consultant who spent six years working at GOHUNT. Here, Chris shares tips on how to find success on your hunts in other states. Chris shares his process for picking an ideal hunting spot, some tips and tricks to use GOHUNT to your advantage, his go-to tools to use while out in the field, and more.
 
Tags
big game hunting, hunting tips, hunting guide, buck hunting, hunting stories, hunting advocacy, GOHUNT, hunting strategy, elk hunting

Expert Bullet and Rifle Tips with John McAdams

Expert Bullet and Rifle Tips with John McAdams
 
Show Notes:
 
John McAdams is the host of the Big Game Hunting Podcast and he’s here to share some stories and his wealth of hunting knowledge. John grew up in East Texas and joined the Army right out of high school, which then took him all over the country. He gained a ton of hunting experience in the different states where he’s lived, and he also caught the bug to go hunting in Africa. 
 
On John’s podcast, you’ll hear a lot about his trips to Africa as well as his perspectives on hunting across the U.S. He also covers cartridge profiles, comparisons and bullet performance. We kick our conversation off with a discussion on the best bullets and cartridges to use and we talk about a client I took out hunting and discussed in a past episode. We also talk about shot placement and how different animals handle getting taken down.
 
John and I chat about long range shooting, the difference in expansion and how that can impact your results. For hunters on a budget, John shares his recommendation for the one cartridge and rifle you should have in your collection. We also talk about how to choose the right bullets and projectiles and your best options for shooting in windy conditions.
What’s Inside:
 
A discussion on long range shooting and expansion
John’s top rifle and cartridge recommendations
How to choose the right bullets and projectiles
 
Mentioned in this episode
Days In The Wild Podcast
Phoenix Shooting Bags save 20% with code johnstallone
Howl for Wildlife: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/
The Big Game Hunting Podcast
 
Short Description:
John McAdams is the host of the Big Game Hunting Podcast and he’s here to share some stories and his wealth of hunting knowledge. John and I chat about long range shooting and his recommendation for the one cartridge and rifle you should have in your collection. We also talk about how to choose the right bullets and projectiles and your best options for shooting in windy conditions.
 
Tags
big game hunting, hunting tips, hunting guide, buck hunting, hunting stories, hunting advocacy, bullets, cartridges, shot placement, rifles, rifle hunting, ballistics

AZ deer hunts Hunter Wheems

Me and Hunter discus AZ deer hunts, changes, bonus points, some tactics and all around overview check out hunters IG Hunter Weems (@arizonacustomhunts) • Instagram photos and videos 

Bow tuning for Hunting Ben Gifford

Ben Gifford of AZ Archery Club and I sit down and discuss bow tuning, arrow building and hunting