The Rich Outdoors

EP 400: Still Hunting Big Blacktail with Nathan Endicott

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Blacktail hunting definitely holds a very special place in my love of all things hunting. I have been sneaking up of blacktails since long before I could even carry a rifle in the woods. In today’s podcast, I am joined by Nathan Endicott who is no stranger to Oregon hunting or killing big blacktails with a bow. Nathan’s Family owns one of the most well-known archery shops in Oregon and has been around archery hunting his whole life. I hadn’t planned on doing anything special for the 400th episode but in a weird way, I am glad it ended up being a blacktail podcast, and a great one at that.

In this episode Nathan shares some awesome blacktail experiences that take me right back to being in those thick jungles looking for an invisible deer. Nathan has generations of hunting experiences passed down and plenty of drive to make it happen. We talk about the challenges and joys of still hunting through thick timber. Nathan has some great advice for sliding through the timber undetected.

If you have ever had the Blacktail itch I highly recommend giving this episode a listen!

Show Notes: 
Introduction – 03:46
Properties of Blacktails vs. Muleys – 07:25
Different Types of Blacktail & Where They Live – 11:38
Still Hunting vs. Stands – 20:24
Rattling Blacktail & Still Hunting Tactics – 29:20
Tips: Confidence, Moving in Timber, & Wind – 42:53
The Best Blacktail Day Ever – 49:43
Nathan’s Social Handles – 60:40
Bear Story & Youtube Channel – 61:34
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EP 399: Patrons Only – Rifle Hunting Tips and Techniques with Chris Sheets

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This podcast is worth the Patreon membership all by itself!

Chris Sheets is a badass who straight-up gets after it with whatever weapon is in his hand. Chris and I cover late season rifle hunting and talk about the pros of pushing through the storm and staying on the mountain when no one else will. Chris recently capitalized on just this situation and pushed so hard that he about didn’t make it off but persevered in the face of a nasty snowstorm.

There is a pile of helpful tips for anyone holding a rifle tag but I think the biggest takeaway for me is that just because its a rifle tag does not give you the ability to half-ass your effort. In fact if you put the same effort into rifle that you would archery you could find yourself not only away from other hunters but into great elk.

Show Notes: 
Introduction & Background – 0m 52s
The Best Parts of Rifle Hunting – 5m 9s
Chris’ 2019 Elk Hunt Gone Blizzard – 10m 4s
Hunting Storms – 16m 21s
Chris Talks Montana November Elk – 19m 16s
Late Season Grizzly Behavior – 22m 51s
Wear Whites – 27m 1s
Average Game Plan & Keys to Success – 28m 32s
Where to Look for Bulls – 39m 38s
Beetle Kill & Sheds – 44m 49s
Romanticizing and Defining Success – 51m 52s
Family Story – 57m 42s
The Right to Roam Podcast & Social Handles – 59m 39s

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EP 398: Halloween Day Buck Special

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Hey everyone, welcome to The Rich Outdoors podcast and a special edition of the show at that. I thought it would be fun to do a Halloween Day Buck Special. As someone who has shot a number of bucks on Halloween day, I look forward to hunting on Halloween every year that I can and always feel like my luck is enhanced on Old Hallows Eve. Today’s podcast is a short compilation of great Halloween Day bucks from the past guests who have found success on the day of the dead. I hope you enjoy this fun compilation and that you are able to get after it this Halloween.

If you are lucky enough to find a buck on Halloween this year share a picture with us and I will send you a TRO swag pack to celebrate the success!

Show Notes: 
Special Episode Introduction – 0:00:34
Randy Newberg – 0:05:30
Kevin Harlander – 0:07:27
Dale Evans – 0:09:09
Tim Endsley – 0:19:27
Nathan Endiciot – 0:23:27
Jared Frasier & His Dad Phil – 0:31:40
Cody Rich – 0:35:36
Special Episode Closing – 0:40:50
Today’s podcast is brought to you by the Backcountry Fuel Box. First off I am still blown away at how well the fuel box has taken off. What started as an idea on an elk hunt is now starting to grow beyond just hunting and into the broader rec space. Which is really cool. In fact the more we learn about outdoor food and backpack nutrition the more I realize that there is to do. Today I have a bit of a different ask of you guys. Whether you are a subscriber to the box or not do me a favor and go check out our new YouTube Channel. We have a pile of videos planned and are excited to create a channel around many of the questions we constantly get. From DIY recipes to best Meal replacement bars, to backpacking food list ideas, we have a ton of videos to do in the next sixth months. As a way to bribe all you podcast listeners I am going to giveaway fuel boxes, in fact, I am going to give away boxes every month so get over to the Backcountry Fuel Box YouTube Page and hit subscribe. That’s it go subscribe to the youtube channel win free stuff. If you are new to the podcast and you’re like what is backcountry fuel, what’s going on, it’s my company, we don’t have time to explain, just go there you might get free stuff and learn some stuff. BFB YouTube 
This podcast is brought to you by On X Maps. On X and the Rocky Mountain, Elk Foundation have teamed up to do a pretty awesome giveaway. You could win a Montana Elk Hunt with the one and only Randy Newberg. This hunt is an all-expenses-paid Elk hunt and even includes a full gear package.
Randy is one of my favorite people in the hunting space and this truly is an awesome opportunity. If you want to get signed up to win check out the details at Onxmaps.com also you can still
Be entered if you are already a member so go get your name in the hat. Also, you can get extra entries for being an RMEF member as well so be sure to do that as well. Seriously if you want to go on an epic elk hunt and have one of the best storytellers in camp with you get yourself entered.

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EP 396: Caliber Selection, Gun Prep, and Off-Hand Shooting With NRL Champ Jon Pynch

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Good buddy, and ok shooter, Jon Pynch is back on this week to talk about guns and share some of his recent experiences hunting stone sheep. All joking aside, Jon is more than just one hell of a shot. Jon is a very accomplished competitive distance shooter, though you would have to about torture him to get it out of him. Needless to say, I was happy to have Jon on to chat about some popular questions around gun prep and caliber selection. Through competition, Jon shoots a bulk of his shots from various obscure resting positions and we cover some tips for making a good rest in the field. We also talk off-hand shooting and the importance of practicing your off-hand shots.

Show Notes: 
Introduction – 03:08
Jon’s Sheep Hunt – 05:59
Jon’s Background & Experience – 10:05
Factors Choosing the PRC Round – 17:23
Jon’s Take on Hunting Rifle Optics – 24:07
Off-Hand Shooting – 27:47
Balance Points & Improvising Rests – 29:36
Settling on Your Target While Free Hand – 34:04
In the Moment Shooting – 38:02
Gun Prep: Hunting & Competition – 43:18
Advice to Improve Your Shooting – 52:41
Factory Ammo – 55:22
Jon’s Podcast – 57:14

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This podcast is brought to you by On X Maps. On X and the Rocky Mountain, Elk Foundation have teamed up to do a pretty awesome giveaway. You could win a Montana Elk Hunt with the one and only Randy Newberg. This hunt is an all-expenses-paid Elk hunt and even includes a full gear package.
Randy is one of my favorite people in the hunting space and this truly is an awesome opportunity. If you want to get signed up to win check out the details at Onxmaps.com also you can still
Be entered if you are already a member so go get your name in the hat. Also, you can get extra entries for being an RMEF member as well so be sure to do that as well. Seriously if you want to go on an epic elk hunt and have one of the best storytellers in camp with you get yourself entered.

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EP 395: Patrons Only – WW 5 Tips for Rifle Elk Hunting Success

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Today we have another 5 Tips podcast but this time centered around rifle elk hunting. With Questions pouring in this podcast was fun to hash out with young Jaden. We kick off the podcast with my 5 Tips for success to include a nice deep rabbit hole dive into how to utilize other hunting pressure. We then break down how I plan out my rifle hunts from start to finish, and how to adjust your plan throughout a hunt. So many new hunters lack a serious plan that I think is super valuable information for many.

We then dive into the debate being able to see a lot of country vs looking in those remote nooks and crannies that tend to hold older elk. This is a tough one for me because there are times when both are a great option. We dive into how I use each and at which point in a hunt, I fall back to the other.

We Wrap this podcast up with a pile of great questions from you the listener. There are some great questions this week and I love getting feedback from the Patron’s as it helps shape the podcast and help understand the struggles everyone is going through.

Show Notes: 
Tip 1: Utilizing Hunting Pressure – 0m 51s
Tip 2: Burns & Broken Country – 9m 58s
Tip 3: Advantages of Snow Fall – 12m 14s
Tip 4: Working the Timber – 14m 18s
Tip 5: Calling During Rifle Season – 22m 25s
Creating Your Plan & Recon Tips – 27m 9s
Listener Questions – 37m 9s
Q&A #1 – 37m 49s
Q&A #2 – 39m 59s
Q&A #3 – 41m 35s
Q&A #4 – 44m 10s
Q&A #5 – 45m 29s
Q&A #6 – 47m 45s
Closing Thoughts – 51m 23s

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