The Rich Outdoors

EP 429: Wapiti Wednesday with Steven Drake

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Steven Drake spends as much time in the woods as anyone I know. From putting out and checking cameras, to shed hunting, to his day job of capturing epic photo’s around the world, Steven gets after it. In today’s podcast, Steven and I sit down to talk about using game cameras and what that scouting has done to help consistently kill big bulls. We also cover tips for using cameras and understand the bigger picture of elk behavior. In the same thread, Steven shares some tips for finding more sheds and using shed hunting to understand elk behavior.

It is always fun to talk strategy with someone who hunts so very different than myself. In fact, Steven very rarely uses a call of any kind and spends far more time dogging a heard and waiting for the perfect moment. We talk about how as a solo hunter this tactic can be much better for getting shot opportunities. This is a great conversation and definitely got me fired up for elk season.

YouTube Video about Steven’s Whitetail he killed 

 

YouTube Video about Steven’s Whitetail he killed 

Show Notes: 
Intro – 0m 38s
Shed Hunting’s Role in Season Success – 4m 28s
Trail Cams & Finding Elk – 8m 52s
2019 Season – 19m 30s
Finding Elk Pre-Season – 26m 8s
Steven’s Scouting Overview – 31m 26s
Targeting Bulls – 38m 15s
Sheds: Quality vs Quantity – 46m 49s
Closing Thoughts – 57m 7s
The Hunting Photographer Course & Podcast – 58m 42s

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EP 428: Hunting Wolves with Travis Nowotny

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Whats up ladies and gents, listen up, live podcast coming up. Join me for an awesome night of entertainment with our live podcast, Live Music, raffles, and free beer what more could you ask for.
March 14th in Bend Oregon at 10 barrel brewing, we are going to throw a party for a good cause. This event is to help raise money for Raise em outdoors, a non profit that is getting youth into hunting and fishing. Which is very important! Raise em Outdoors is making a big impact on the next generation so help me help them by coming out and have a good time. That’s March 14th Bend Oregon, go check the show notes to get your tickets.
Also, if you haven’t gotten your name in to win the Traeger we are giving away you better get on that as you only have a couple of days left. We are also giving away a VIP spot to the Western Hunting Summit that is totally winnable still. I can’t believe more of you are trying to win that. Check the show notes for more info on everything, but definitely go get your tickets for the live event ASAP.
Today I am joined by Travis Nowotny to talk about his experience hunting wolves. Travis is one of the very few guys I know that has killed multiple wolves. Tavis is one of the most dedicated hunters out there and let’s just say I would not want him hunting me down. Travis has harvested 6 wolves and we dive into some of the lessons learned on the long road to putting wolves on the wall.
Show Notes: 
Intro – Wolf Hunting Background – 02:54
Winter Wolfs, 1st Time Strategy & Mindset – 07:40
Pack Behavior & Day to Day Hunting – 12:43
Feeling in Danger & Recent Struggles – 26:40
Camping Out Chasing Howls & Kills – 31:16
Covering Ground, Rifle Set-Ups, & Tags – 35:35
Late Season ID Elk Muzzleloader Hunt – 45:42
Closing Thoughts – Where to Start – 55:03
Social Handles & Pics – 59:27

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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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