The Rich Outdoors

EP 427: Mule Deer Biology Series – Nevada

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Welcome to another episode of our Mule Deer Biology Series. Today, Jaden sits down with Cody Schroeder, the Mule Deer Staff Biologist for the Nevada Department of Wildlife. Nevada’s mule deer management is a really interesting contrast to states like Montana and Idaho since every hunt is a limited-quota draw hunt. As a result, Cody Schroeder covers the suite of topics in the state of Nevada and mule deer management there. The guys also basically touch on what’s happening with mule deer in every corner of the state, from wild horses and predators in the northwest corner, to fires outside of Elko, to drought in desert units just north of Las Vegas, and everything in between. Enjoy this super informative episode!

If you haven’t yet, be sure to go back and listen to all the different mule deer biology series to give you a good perspective on just how different states manage mule deer populations.

Show Notes: 
Intro – Cody’s Work & Background – 1m 45s
Management Overview – 5m 24s
Bonus Point System – 11m 52s
Impactful Issues on Mule Deer – 18m 59s
Mule Deer Herds on Western NV – 28m 20s
Keystone Requests From the Public – 35m 57s
Closing Thoughts – 43m 4s

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Flashback Friday: EP 005 with Roy Roth

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Hey Ladies and gents, welcome to a new thing I am calling Flashback Friday. It turns out iTunes will only let us have 300 episodes on the feed at any given time and a few of you have been asking for some of these old podcasts that are timeless. Enter Flashback Friday. This podcast was originally posted back in April of 2015 and while I really do think this is my favorite podcast I have ever done, man was I terrible at podcasting back then. I hope you guys enjoy this episode and be sure to enter the Traeger Giveaway going on right now!

Originally posted 4/16/2015

Join us for an amazing interview with the man, the myth, and the legend, Alaskan Hunting expert Roy Roth. Roy is one of the greatest, most humble hunters in the world and has been getting it done as a DIY hunter for years and years. Roy has been able to take 9 dall rams, and 9 brown bear with his bow and has made some amazing stories along the way.

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EP 426: Finding What Pushes You with Alishia Zemlicka

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In today’s podcast, I am joined by fellow entrepreneurs and extremely passionate bow hunter Alishia Zemlicka. I absolutely love Alishia’s passion for hunting and her do whatever it takes personality. In this podcast, we talk about entrepreneurship and how Alishia chooses what business to pursue and what to let go along with some of the struggles along the way. We also dive into taking that passion into hunting and what it means to her to take things to the next level.  Alishia does not take herself too seriously and is the first to laugh at herself and the mistakes she has made. Not only does this know-how to fill her tags but she has great respect for the animals she pursues and the art of bowhunting. I really enjoyed this podcast and I hope you guys do as well. If you or any ladies you know are interested in Alishia’s upcoming seminar you can sign up here.

Traeger Giveaway 

We have a huge Traeger giveaway going on from now until the 23rd. We are giving away a Traeger 780 PRO and 100 dollar gift card to Walton’s meat processing supply. Here is the kicker though. We have turned this giveaway into a competition with the grand prize of a free VIP spot at the Western Hunting Summit. Not only could you win a Traeger but whoever gets the most points is coming to Bozeman to learn and hang out with the best hunters I know. We are also giving away 10 free year-long Patreon memberships. For the official competition details and to get entered go here.

Raise Em Outdoors & TRO Live Event

Also, I partnered with Raise em Outdoors a non-profit that is doing big things to get more kids involved in the outdoors and the hunting lifestyle and we are doing a live podcast in Bend Oregon, March 14th at 10 Barrel Brewing. 100% of the proceeds from this show is to help Raise em Outdoors and really help get kiddos into hunting and fishing. If you are in Oregon or anywhere for that matter I would love to see you guys, doors open at 6, we are gonna hang out bs for a bit do a podcast with a couple of our favorite guests of all time and then we have a huge raffle to help raise money. Tickets are on sale $25 again 100% of the proceeds go to Raise em Outdoors and you get free beer. It’s a great weekend to head to bend as the central Oregon Sportsman show, and the Oregon calling completion is going on. There is limited space so get your tickets early.
Show Notes: 
Intro – Alishia’s Business Story – 03:52
Why Backcountry Folks Need a Nutritionist – 07:22
Passion for Business & Hunting – 13:57
Alishia’s 2019 Season Recap – 20:34
Areas Improved, Personal Success & Goals – 27:32
Alishia’s Twin Sister & Hunting Trip – 36:08
Physical Training & Hunting Summit – 39:33
New Women’s Summit 3/14/20 – 45:29
Advice to Younger Self – 48:52
Social & Tickets at IvoryNutrition.com > Events – 52:14

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EP 425: High Country Elk with Ty Leary

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This week my good buddy Ty leary stops by to bs about hunting elk in the high country. Ty has spent a fair amount of time chasing bulls near 10,000 feet and has even done the ultimate accomplishment of bulling a true monarch, a 383″ bull off the top of the mountain. We talk about the pros and cons of seeking elk in mountain goat country. We also talk solo hunting tips and tactics. Ty spends a large portion of his hunting solo hunting and shares some tips for success.

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Show Notes: 
Intro – 1m 15s
Ty’s Background & Calling – 4m 34s
Bulls With & Without Cows – 10m 23s
Pro’s & Con’s of High Country Elk – 14m 36s
Solo Hunting Struggles & Tactics – 20m 44s
Story of Ty’s 383″ Monarch Bull – 33m 16s
High Country Monarch Bulls – 42m 5s
Common Mistakes – 50m 41s
Hunting Journal – 56m 14s
Closing Thoughts: Grizzly Bears – 60m 27s

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EP 424: Overcoming Adversity with Paul Peterson

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Paul Peterson, aka @paulofthewild a customer service rep at Firstlite joins me on todays podcast to talk about overcoming adversity on a hunt. Paul has been pushing the envelope on adventurous hunts ever since he decided to move out west and chase his dreams of western hunting. Last year Paul drew one of Idaho’s hardest sheep hunts. A hunt that many end up going home empty-handed on due to the sheer logistical and physical challenges. We dive into pauls hunt and many of the ups and downs of a tough DIY sheep hunt. We also talk about how adversities on a hunt can really make or break a trip, as well as how to mitigate many of the common mistakes.

Show Notes: 
Intro & Background – 0h 4m 41s
Moving Out West – 0h 10m 20s
Top 3 Adversity Challenges of Hunting – 0h 17m 25s
Paul’s Unlimited Sheep Hunt – 0h 23m 59s
Reflecting on Success & a Bad Situation – 0h 43m 56s
Continually Raising the Bar – 0h 52m 33s
First Lite Gear: New for 2020 – 0h 56m 20s
Story Behind “Paul of the Wild”- 0h 58m 25s

Today’s Podcast brought to you by On X and goHUNT. Its tag season right now and if you aren’t familiar with that term it basically means now is the time of year hardcore hunters are figuring out our fall plans. Some of us obsess over this kind of stuff, but it’s for good reason. For me, this is the most important time spent. There is nothing worse than spending a week hunting only to hike your face off and only see one or two animals. Yes, hunting is about more than the kill but I will take a hunt where I get to see more wildlife than other hunters any day of the week. This year I probably had one of my best years to date and I attribute that to the planning and preparation done this time of year. I can’t stress it enough if you want to be more successful having the right tag in your pocket is one of the biggest keys.
Having said all of that, when I jump on the computer to find the next hunt the two websites I log into are goHUNT.com and Onxmaps.com. This time of year its pretty much daily and in fact Jaden and I have to regulate ourselves in the office because thats a rabbit whole we may not come out of for the rest of the day.
GoHUNT.com’s filtering tool allows me to browse and scan for hunts, dive into the numbers, and is full of amazing data to help me analyze the numbers. I am constantly looking for that balance great hunt while making sure I can actually draw tags. As I find units in goHUNT the next thing I do is switch over to my On X account and start to analyze that unit from a maps perspective. Can I get away from people? Is there enough public land? Does the terrain look like the kind of hunt I want? It is a constant back and forth between ON X and goHUNT. If you are new to these platforms I promise you the more you play with them the better you get. I have often said that I personally don’t think I can see the answer until I have starred at the problem long enough to see what everyone else doesn’t. I know some of the best hunters in the world and the large majority of them use these tools in much the same way and with much the same mindset.
If you want to have your best year yet. Don’t just get both of these tools, become proficient at using them. Use the promo Code TRO for both your ON X and goHUNT memberships and you will not only save money but help support this podcast as well.

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