The Rich Outdoors

EP 522: How to Hunt the Haul Rd for Caribou

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This was probably one of the top 3 hunts I’ve done. I absolutely love the challenge of going to a new place and trying to figure it out. The Haul Rd is the ultimate DIY figure it out hunt. I had been planning to do a fly out caribou hunt, I was headed out solo and honestly I just wanted to go to Alaska and hunt. When my good buddy Craig Van Arsdale said hey I am headed to the Haul rd I thought you know that hunt has been on my list for a lot of years. I have spent most of my life hunting solo for one reason or another. three years ago Craig and I went on a hunt in Colorado and we hit it off. Not only can Craig and I shoot the shit about crypto and business but we pretty much know what the other one is going to do before he says a word. The only problem with Craig and I hunting together is that there is literally zero voice of reason saying maybe thats a bad idea. This has lead to some of the craziest pack outs I can think of. The craziest thing is that Craig and I have been 100% success on every hunt together and we have killed within 400 yards of each other every single time.

We went into the Haul rd hunt with lots of time, a willingness to figure it out, and zero safety net, aka a rifle. Craig txt me and said hey should I bring a rifle just in case? I instantly said no, I want to kill one with my bow and I don’t want to have an out. is bow or bust this trip.

For those who don’t know the “Haul Rd Caribou Hunt” is a road 500 miles long from Fairbanks to Deadhorse where within 5 miles of the road it is bow only. If you have the gumption you could hike out 5 miles and shoot one with a rifle but not many people hike 5 miles across the tundra. In this podcast we breakdown our epic hunt that had it’s challenges and ended up with yet another brutal pack out.

Enjoy!

Show Notes:
Start – Haul Road Overview – 03:16
Caribou Activity – 11:18
The Story of Cody’s Bull – 18:40
Craig’s Bull – 26:59
The Madness Packing Out – 42:37
Lessons Learned – 48:30
Closing Thoughts – 52:58

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EP 521: Rhylee Gerber, Ranch Hand, Adventurer, Hunter

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This week I am joined by a special guest who has been there done that and lived life to the max. Rhylee Gerber has started on TV, traveled the world hunted and fished and just generally lived her life on her terms. I always enjoying talking to people who forgo the path society tells us to take for a life of adventure and Rhylee definitely falls in line with that.

Show Notes:
Start – About Rhylee Gerber – 02:05
Rhylee’s TV Show & Opportunity – 07:21
Social Media, Cancel Culture & Justification – 17:22
Getting Your Hands Dirty – 30:27
Deal Making, Partnerships & Valuation – 36:45
Rhylee’s Upcoming Products & Plans – 44:40
Rhylee’s Social & Websites – 54:38

Todays show is brought to you by MEAT. Made with Meat is a new brand bringing you direct to consumer meat processing equipment. Processing my own Meat is something I take a lot of pride in. It is something I have done since I was a kid and as import to me as the memories I have from the hunt are the memories of processing the elk or deer with good friends or my family. Meat has a full line of extremely nice meat processing equipment to help you make processing your own animals an enjoyable memory. From meat grinders to vacuum packers Meat has what you need to get it done. check em out and www.madewithmeat.com and you code TRO to save 15% off. Also be on the lookout because we are doing a massive giveaway coming up in October.
Hey Quick interruption here to tell you about the new On X elite membership partnerships. On X has teamed up with some great brands to up the value of the elite membership. More and more of us are hunting more states and to be honest you almost have to if you want to hunt every year. Now with an On X elite membership you not only get maps in all 50 states but you now get access to both tTop Rut and the Huntin Fool digital  magazine. These tools are invaluable to me and now for one membership I get them all for the entire year.  Upgrade Your Membership to elite and widen your hunting opportunities. Use that TRO code and you will even save another 20% at check out.

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EP 520: Bilateral Amputee, Hardcore Outdoorsman Sidney Smith

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Sidney Smith is a solid human. I first met Sidney years ago, I’m always inspired by his drive. Sidney made the insane decision to amputate both his legs due to a degenerative disease he has been dealing with his whole life. Being a bi lateral amputee Sidney has gone on to do as much or more with prosthetics. In this podcast we talk about staying positive, having a good mindset, and pushing through adversity.Sidney also shares a crazy story from last fall where he broke a leg and had to crawl out of the mountains by himself.
Show Notes:
Start – About Sidney – 01:57
4-Step Process & Survival Story – 06:32
Motivation – 17:10
Sidney’s Upcoming Hunts & Program – 24:52
Service & Personal Struggles of Disabilities – 34:14
Mental Toughness & Teaching for Life – 41:34
Sponsoring Sidney’s Disabilities Program – 52:44
Before we get started I want to tell you guys about our Patreon only feed. If you love Elk and Mule deer hunting our Patreon Feed is a must for you. Becoming a Patreon supporter cost $5 and it will give you access to literally hundreds of elk and mule deer specific knowledge. If you want to get pumped up for season after a long summer the Patreon Feed has some of the best content out there with tips not shared on any other podcast I can promise you that. I recently put out a video series breaking down the top 10 things I have learned in 500+ podcast that is available to our JJ tier and hire. sign up at Patreon.com/therichoutdoors
Hey Quick interruption here to tell you about the new On X elite membership partnerships. On X has teamed up with some great brands to up the value of the elite membership. More and more of us are hunting more states and to be honest you almost have to if you want to hunt every year. Now with an On X elite membership you not only get maps in all 50 states but you now get access to both tTop Rut and the Huntin Fool digital  magazine. These tools are invaluable to me and now for one membership I get them all for the entire year.  Upgrade Your Membership to elite and widen your hunting opportunities. Use that TRO code and you will even save another 20% at check out.

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EP 519: The Elk Hunting Bug and Entrepreneur Talk with Jacob Oppelt

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Jacob and I met via social media a couple years ago and have become pretty close chatting often about business and killing critters. In this episode we sit down in studio to talk about jakes first archery bull kill last year. Epic story!
We also chat about COVID and the struggle of owning a restaurant/ bar in these current times. Fun episode!
Show Notes:
Jacob’s Tacoma & First Pickups – 02:55
Jacobs Mindset & Plan When Starting Business’- 07:19
Jacob’s Experience in the Restaurant Industry – 20:18
Company Culture, Time & Task Management – 28:55
Air BnB’s, Mindset & Blind Confidence – 36:55
Jacob’s 1st Bull, Patients vs Aggression – 53:55
Money on a Pedestle – 1:07:28
Blending the Family – 1:19:33
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Hey Quick interruption here to tell you about the new On X elite membership partnerships. On X has teamed up with some great brands to up the value of the elite membership. More and more of us are hunting more states and to be honest you almost have to if you want to hunt every year. Now with an On X elite membership you not only get maps in all 50 states but you now get access to both tTop Rut and the Huntin Fool digital  magazine. These tools are invaluable to me and now for one membership I get them all for the entire year.  Upgrade Your Membership to elite and widen your hunting opportunities. Use that TRO code and you will even save another 20% at check out.

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EP 518: Big Bucks, Horses, and Backcountry with Stephen Rosso

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This week I’m joined by Stephen Rosso of Wyoming to talk about a giant Buck that he had been hunting for a couple years. Last season the story of that buck came to a close but not in the way he wanted. We talk about all the could-have would-haves, and lessons learned. We also cover some lessons learned about hunting the Wilderness with horses vs without. Hope you enjoy this conversation with Stephen.
Show Notes:
Start – Stephen Talks Snowmobile Scouting – 01:55
Quantity or Quality – 11:33
Water & Drought Effects on 2021 Season – 29:58
September Snow & Heat – Tips – 39:55
Where to Look for Elk & Horse Backing – 52:39
Closing & Stephens Instagram – 1:07:37
Before we get started I want to tell you guys about our Patreon only feed. If you love Elk and Mule deer hunting our Patreon Feed is a must for you. Becoming a patreon supporter cost $5 and it will give you access to literally hundreds of elk and mule deer specific knowledge. If you want to get pumped up for season after a long summer the Patreon Feed has some of the best content out there with tips not shared on any other podcast I can promise you that. I recently put out a video series breaking down the top 10 things I have learned in 500+ podcast that is available to our JJ teir and hire. sign up at Patreon.com/therichoutdoors
On X has teamed up with some great brands to up the value of the elite membership. More and more of us are hunting more states and to be honest you almost have to if you want to hunt every year. Now with an On X elite membership you not only get maps in all 50 states but you now get access to both tTop Rut and the Huntin Fool digital  magazine. These tools are invaluable to me and now for one membership I get them all for the entire year.  Upgrade Your Membership to elite and widen your hunting opportunities. Use that TRO code and you will even save another 20% at check out.

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