The Rich Outdoors

EP 418: Hunting by the Numbers, GoWild Founders Dig Up Interesting Stats on Hunters

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My good buddy Brad Luttrell and co-founder of GoWild have always been able to BS about entrepreneurship for hours. In fact, we did a 3-hour podcast back on episode 246 if you really want to deep dive. In this podcast, Brad and I are joined by his co-founder Zack. We talk about the progression of business over at GoWild but also dive into some very interesting statistics that Zack and Brad have uncovered in the growth of their company. There are a lot of myths surrounding what hunting is or is not, there are also a lot of assumptions about hunters and hunting that tend to get made that turn out to not be accurate.
Show Notes: 
Introduction – 0:02:39
GoHunt’s New Platform, GearBox – 0:12:07
Competing with Amazon & Big E-Comm – 0:21:31
Facts & Misnomers About Hunters – 0:33:25
Zack on the Data as a Non-Hunter – 0:44:33
Are Hunter Numbers Up or Down? – 0:49:47
Barriers of Hunters & the Industry – 1:02:20
Comparing Golf to Hunting & Tech Talk – 1:11:25
Closing: The GoHunt Study & Contact Info – 1:18:11
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EP 417: 201 Elk Tag Application Strategy

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In this Patreon exclusive Wapiti Wednesday podcast, we talk 5 big considerations to 201 level elk tag applications. I am joined in studio with Jaden Bales and Rick Hutton from FHF Gear to go over what things guys should consider when wanting to consistently kill elk every single year.

We also discuss and breakdown why preference points vs bonus points vs OTC matter and how you should be thinking about each type of state draw system. One big topic that comes up a lot is in regard to those Oregon/Washington residents and when does it make sense to start hunting out of state? We cover some considerations to this hopefully add some value to those folks in the dilemma and looking for better hunting.

Rick and Jayden pose some great questions and even though we talk mostly in regard to archery hunting we do cover some thoughts on rifle hunting and getting rifle elk tags. Overall this is a great podcast and hopefully helps some of you Patrons decide on what kind of year you are looking to have. As always, if you have further questions feel free to reach out.

Show Notes: 
Intro: Top 5 App Strategies – 0m 58s
#1 – Proximity – 4m 54s
#2 – State Selection – 9m 48s
#3 – Unit Selection – 17m 21s
#4 – Ask Around – 26m 26s
#5 – Time & Budget – 30m 33s
Rifle Specifics and Difficulties – 36m 12s
Point Systems, OTCs, Generals, & “Plan B”- 46m 14s
Hunt Out of State While Saving Points? – 53m 53s
East Coast Hunter’s Advice – 61m 36s
Closing Advice – 63m 45s

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EP 416: Logan Summers – Livin in Trucks and Killin Big Bucks

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Welcome to the podcast, today Logan Summers drops by the studio for some cowboy super-mosa’s and chat about big bucks. Logan is my kind of guy, and I love that when he was trying to make a carrier in the hunting industry he would come to Bozeman and sleep out of his truck. Logan has that mindset that so many successful people carry of just always giving 51% and be willing to do whatever it takes. You could say Logan started his carrier in the deep end of the pool, following one of the most hardcore backcountry hunters in the industry. We talk a fair amount about how he got his foot in the door and his journey as a photographer.

As a hunter Logan has also carved out his own niche of skills and has figured out something not many else have. Logan has found a knack for finding big bucks on chunks of ground most people drive right by. This year Logan killed a giant whitetail and access cost him merely a case of Keystone.

Show Notes: 
Introduction – 0:04:56
Logan’s Background – 0:10:49
Photography, Doubts & Struggles – 0:19:54
Finding Your Own Style & Voice – 0:27:00
Logan’s 2019 Whitetail Monster – 0:34:17
Build Relationships & Put in the Time – 0:55:31
Logan’s Mentors – 1:04:33
Logan’s Insta @LoganSummersImaging – 1:14:29

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 in 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 it’s pretty much daily and in fact, Jaden and I have to regulate ourselves in the office because that’s a rabbit hole 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 the perspective of a map. 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.
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EP 414: Alaska Adventures, Archery Brown Bears, and DIY Moose Hunting Tips

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On today’s podcast, I am joined by Adam and Tana Grenda from Stuck N The Rut. Adam and Tana followed their dreams, moved up to Alaska and bought a Super Cub plane. If you have ever wanted to move to Alaska but just haven’t been able to make it work, DO NOT listen to this podcast. This podcast is going to make you want to drop everything and pack your bags for Alaska. Adam and Tana not only have epic adventures hunting from one end of the state to the other but have the ability to do “Once in a Life” trips on a Tuesday after work.

Tana shares her epic tale of reaching her goal of killing a huge brown bear with her bow to overcome her fear of bears, her monster Caribou, and other epic trips of hunting from a super cub. Adam and I talk about logistics and moose hunting as I am currently planning a DIY Moose hunt. This proves to both be very inspiring and shoot down some of my plans in the same conversation. As someone who has unsuccessfully made the DIY trip to Alaska, there are some real gold nuggets in this episode that one should consider when planning a trip DIY.

Show Notes: 
Introduction – Living in Alaska – 0:03:40
Tana’s Archery Brown Bear – 0:10:20
Planes & Pilots in the Alaska Hunting Scene – 0:32:20
Advice on Chasing your Dreams – 0:42:19
The Alaskan Factor When Panning Hunts – 0:47:46
Moose: Pack-outs, Distances, & Calling – 0:55:23
Coach Tana’s Fitness Programs – 1:04:43
Stuck N the Rut Youtube & Upcoming Podcast – 1:07:14

Today’s podcast is brought to you by On X and goHUNT.com. In this podcast, we quite a bit about using On X Hunt to plan our hunts even for places like Alaska. On X Hunt is known mostly for being a great resource for public/private mapping in the lower 48, but as a whole, it is one of my primary tools for planning any trip, even an Alaska adventure where private land boundaries really aren’t a factor. Using On X in combination with goHUNT I am constantly mapping out my plans and planning my hunts. GoHUNT.com’s insider platform now has Alaska information on it and even the deadline for applications in AK has passed, I can easily us goHUNT to see all kinds of over the counter hunt data. I really like the format and searchability of goHUNT’s filtering to help me plan all of my hunts. Not to mention the strategy articles and info to help you understand how to apply. This time of year I bounce back and forth between goHUNT and On X finding units and then diving deeper to see if the maps show me something worth diving deeper into. Honestly, these two programs are a must-have for me. I’m not just saying that because they sponsor the podcast, even if they didn’t, I would be on both of them daily as I try to find and plan hunts. If you want to know what all of the best hunters who have ever been on this podcast have in common, its that they have the ability to plan and find areas better than the rest. they put themselves in the right place at the right time. Start 2020 off right and get yourself an On X Hunt account as well as a goHUNT Insider membership. Then use both religiously. Use the TRO code for both to save some money and support the podcast.

 

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EP 413: End of Year Compilation and Recap

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Another year come and gone and it is hard to believe that we have crossed over 400 episodes of the podcast. We had a great year and between the regular weekly Thursday podcast and our weekly Patreon feed for Wapiti Wednesday and Muley Monday, we have had some amazing guests. In this compilation podcast, we share some of our favorite moments throughout the year as well as some of the most important tips shared via Wapiti Wednesday and Muley Monday.

Show Notes: 
Muley Monday – 0:08:12
Wapiti Wednesday – :03:04
Thursdays – 2:05:15
Closing – 2:55:09

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This podcast also made possible by the great folks over at On X Hunt. On X has been a huge supporter of the podcast and everything we do. The On X Hunt App is my number one go-to tool for being a successful hunter. From scouting and selecting hunts down to navigation in the field, this is an absolute must have. The On X, just download your maps before you head out of service to always have exactly where you are and the best public/private mapping. It really doesn’t matter what you are hunting elk, deer, ducks I use the On X Hunt app constantly.
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