The Rich Outdoors

EP 442: Mountain Hunting with Cam Foss

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Over the years I have been lucky enough to meet some of the best hunters from around the world. I have also been lucky enough to get the opportunity to bounce ideas and tactics off these guys and it has helped me significantly. Today is one of the times. Cam and I met through Adam Foss his brother a few years back at Sheep Show. Over the last couple of years, I have picked Cam’s brain on sheep hunting as I have virtually zero experience in the matter and cam is a very seasoned sheep hunter. This podcast is basically a normal conversation with me asking cam 1,000 questions like I am a 5-year-old wrapping my head around a completely foreign subject.

Cam is not only a great sheep hunter but has mountain hunting experience all around the world. One of my biggest takeaways from this podcast was the same thing I beat into young elk hunters. Sometimes you just have to go for it. Mountian hunting is oftentimes so much about being patient and making the right calls, but you also have to know when to push your luck because success in the mountains will never just walk up and let you take it.

Show Notes: 
Intro – About Cam – 03:43
Cam’s Routine & Sheep Tactics – 10:25
Bighorn Patterns & Range – 19:51
Efficiency & Old Ram Behavior – 27:22
Hunting Rams in Timber – 33:10
Cam’s Bicycle Hunt Story – 37:32
Late Hunts, Tracks, & Sheep Country – 39:44
Escape Routes, Stalking, & Top vs. Bottom 47:00
Cam’s Average Day Approach – 52:33
Peak Times & Slow Times – 56:57
Unlimited Hunt Advice – 01:03:50
This episode brought to you by FHF Gear, more than just a bino-harness FHF makes a modular system that brings tactical efficiency to your hunting setup. I have been running FHF harness for about three years now and this is by far my favorite harness that I have used. The minimalist design doesn’t feel like I am wearing a front backpack, and the modular abilities allow me to add storage or pieces depending on what kind of hunt I am on. If I am heading into Grizz country for an archery hunt I can mount my Razco holster to my harness and have my pistol available. If I am rifle hunting I will probably run my bear spray or If I am nowhere near grizzlies I will run my bipod on my harness. I love that, depending on the hunt I can add or subtract pieces to fit the hunt and everything I need is right there within reach.
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Today’s podcast is brought to you by Backcountry Fuel Box. The Backcountry Fuel Box is the subscription you actually look forward to getting. No scams no trickery we just want to introduce you to awesome snacks and food products that are perfect for hardcore hunting trips or just to have in the truck on the next scout trip. Stop buying junk food, sign up for the backcountry Fuel box and you will have quality products on hand and ready to go. Elk season is only 5 months away get signed up now and start stocking up your food cache for this coming season.
Like I’ve said before I started this company because it was a service that I wanted to have, and I continue to run it as a company that I would want to be a part of. That’s why you are free to cancel any time, pause your subscription, or hell if you get your first box and absolutely hate it we will refund you your money back. Check it out and sign up at backcountryfuelbox.com use the Code TRO and you will save 10%. Again get signed up now so you have plenty of snacks to last you through hunting season.

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EP 441: WW – How to Get Away From the Crowds with Zach Bowhay

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In this week’s Wapiti Wednesday we have a long time elk hunting guest Zach Bowhay. In this episode Zach and I break down a very common complaint amongst elk hunters, “how do I get away from all these peoples!” Zach has hunted Idaho his whole life and we talk about how in recent years he has had to change his approach and adjust tactics on the fly constantly. We talk about ways to not only find the voids in people but how Zach and I have changed the way we think about elk country.

Show Notes: 
Intro – Overview – 1m 5s
Zach’s System for New Areas – 8m 28s
Camp Options, Mobility, & Calling – 25m 35s
Closing Thoughts & Advice – 35m 33s
Zack’s Upcoming Film & Content – 39m 51s

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EP 440: Tips for Surviving the Times with Ryan Lampers and James Nash

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With the world virtually at a standstill and many wishing, they had more survival skills. James Nash and Lampers join me today for a conversation about how we as sportsmen can up our skills to be better prepared for chaotic times such as these. So many things are unknown right now and we talk about some issues as it pertains to both spring closers affecting bear hunts and also what fall hunts might hold.

One big take away is that you must be flexible and be able to adapt as things change and evolve. We talk about how this hunting season for many will be much more about filling the freezer as times are very uncertain. Ryan gives some great tips on canning meat and we also cover freezer management ideas.

This episode is brought to you by On X maps and go hunt.com. my two favorite tools for planning hunts and this time of year I spend a lot of nights scouring these two services to plan all of my epic adventures. If you want to start doing epic trips and hunts. Maybe you have never hunted outside of your home state before. Get yourself a goHUNT and an ON X accounts and just spend one hour a night checking things out. That’s how it all starts, pretty soon you will be planning epic hunts and having too many more hunts that you don’t even have time for. Again, if you want to do epic trips, push yourself out of your comfort level, and become to the type of person you hunts new areas, sign up for goHUNT Insider and get yourself an On X Hunt account. Use the code TRO and you will save 20% off On X and you will get $50 to the gear shop on GoHunt.

Show Notes:
Intro – Episode Topic – 0:02:53
2020 Season & COVID-19 – 0:07:14
Food & Storage with Few Skills & Funds – 0:16:39
Skills to Have & Improve – 0:39:48
Current Self Improvements & Skills – 0:53:34
Ryan’s Homestead Advice & Podcast – 0:57:35
Closing Thoughts – 1:02:08

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EP 439: Gear and Glassing with Jordan Budd

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On this episode of muley Monday, Jaden sits down with the gear guru herself, Jordan Budd. Jordan not only gets after it in the mountains both hunting and filming but as the host of the Rokcast, she has a ton of conversations strictly about gear and gear function. On top of that, she went on an epic muley hunt with the big buck legend, Robby Denning. Her experiences watching and learning from him brought out tips and tactics for killing big deer never before pulled from Robby himself. We talk glassing, choosing areas to look for deer, as well as specific optics. Robby’s optic of choice for their hunt may just surprise you.

If you want to check out the hunt with Robby, be sure to watch Hunting Big Mule Deer on Youtube. For more gear, go give Jordan’s podcast, the Rokcast a listen.

Hope you enjoy this episode!

Show Notes: 
Intro – The Rokcast Podcast – 0m 34s
Jordan Talks Game Changing Gear – 5m 32s
Packing In vs Truck Camping – 10m 24s
Strategies & Approach – 18m 22s
Out of State Options & 2020 Plans – 27m 20s
Burning Points: Quantity Or Quality – 41m 43s
Still Hunting – 46m 4s
Footwear – 53m 46s
Jordan’s Online Content – 58m 44s

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EP 438: Micah Fink from Heroes and Horses

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I always enjoy having Micah on the podcast and this episode was no exception. Micah is a former Navy Seal who now makes a huge impact on the lives of many veterans with his program Heroes and Horses. Micah is one of the more introspective humans I have ever met and we chat a lot about purpose and meaning as it gets wrapped up in this thing we call identity. We talk about the current events and Micah gives his take on the Coronavirus situation. Not just the bad but also all of the good things that could come from what’s happening. Micah is well-traveled and has a myriad of experiences that make him so well rounded and honestly just a fascinating character.

Today’s podcast is brought to you by Backcountry Fuel Box. The Backcountry Fuel Box is the subscription you actually look forward to getting. No scams no trickery we just want to introduce you to awesome snacks and food products that are perfect for hardcore hunting trips or just to have in the truck on the next scout trip. Stop buying junk food, sign up for the backcountry Fuel box and you will have quality products on hand and ready to go. Elk season is only 5 months away get signed up now and start stocking up your food cache for this coming season.
Show Notes:
Intro – Coronavirus Talk – 0:03:28
Pandemic, Family Time, or Panic? – 0:19:03
Woke – 0:30:37
Life Obstacles – 0:34:12
Meditation – 0:41:21
Finding Your Identity – 0:54:45
Heroes & Horses New Adventures – 1:04:56
Closing Thoughts on Heroes & Horses – 1:17:27
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