The Rich Outdoors

EP 448: E-Souting with Mark Livesay

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Lady’s and gents, the master is back. This time he has a big announcement as well. Mark Livesay is thee most knowledgeable person I know when it comes to planning and mapping out a hunt from a computer. Mark has year and years of experience and has a system that is dialed. Our first two podcast are some of the most downloaded episodes we have done and now Mark comes on to answer  many of the questions you guys had after those podcasts.

Marks 1st podcast – EP 240

Marks 2nd Podcast – EP 370

Mark has also finally put together an e-scouting course that will BLOW YOUR MIND. If you think what could Mark possibly add that hasn’t been on the 3+ hours of podcast? This course is 30+ hours and Mark has done a great job laying the information out in a very organized manner. Whether you you are still trying to figure out how to use google earth or you have been doing this for year, I guarantee there is valuable information.

The Best E-Scouting Course Ever Made 

Show Notes: 
Intro – Mark Livesay Overview – 0:03:05
Really Digging In – 0:09:55
Goal & Focus of Mark’s Course – 0:17:21
Benefits of Mastering E-Scouting – 0:22:04
Concepts for “Finding Elk”- 0:37:30
Rifle Hunting Specifics – 0:45:10
Time Spent – 0:59:25
Patreon Questions & Map Tips – 1:11:26
Mark’s Course: Where & When – 1:21:18
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. Thats 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 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.

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EP 446: How to Side Hustle Your Way to a Sheep Slam with Brian Rhead

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This week I am joined by Brian Rhead, who has among many accomplishments, managed to get his entire sheep slam (all 4 North American Sheep) by making trades and working his side hustle. That alone is a feat that I really look up to, but Brian has one of the most impressive trophy rooms I have seen. In this podcast, we also talk solo elk hunting as Brian has taken 30 bull elk with his bow as well.

I love this conversation and I really appreciate those who go and chase down their goals. So many people will tell you that Sheep hunting is a rich man’s game, maybe it is but that is the beauty of this country if you want it bad enough it is 100% within reach.

Show Notes: 
Intro – About Brian Rhead – 02:44
A Bit on Strategy – 12:01
From Elk to Adventure Hunting – 17:56
High Dollar Hunts on a Budget – 27:15
Love of Bow & Rifle Hunting – 37:22
Advice & Side Hustling – 44:25
Preparation & Discipline – 51:47
Brain’s Instagram & Mounts – 57:51

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.
The FHF bino harness is a solid piece of gear and really everyone at that company is just really good people who I am more than happy to support. Check them out and if you have an FHF harness already check out all of the new accessories Paul has been designing. Use Code TRO and get 10% off your order.

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EP 445: 10 Mistakes You’re Making Archery Elk Hunting with Jon Gabrio

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This week Gabrio and I wanted to do a podcast about the 10 most common mistakes in archery elk hunting. First and foremost Gabrio and I completely acknowledge that we make most of these as much as anyone out there. We kick off the podcast with Jon’s epic story of his Montana bull from 2019 and his crazy encounter wit a heard of 300 head of elk. Let’s just say it is one of those insane days in the elk woods and they had multiple opportunities. Jon ended up taking a really great bull out of that heard but it wasn’t without its ups and downs.

The 10 most common mistakes. 

  •     Not being ready
  •     Selecting a unit/area
  •     Lack of effort
  •     Not aggressive enough
  •     Knowing when to make a move and when to wait for a better option
  •     Wind
  •     Giving away your position
  •     The Draw
  •     Miss judge range/ Sight failure
  •     Positioning/movement

Show Notes: 
Intro – About Jon Gabrio – 1m 7s
Jon’s 2019 Bull – 3m 12s
Lack of Effort – 32m 49s
Selecting Unit & Big Enough Area – 37m 14s
Aggression – 41m 7s
When to Make a Move & Not – 45m 43s
Wind & Calling Your Position Away – 49m 6s
When to Draw – 54m 51s
Misjudging Range – 59m 21s
Surprise Stories – 64m 56s

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EP 444: Scott Carney – What Doesn’t Kill Us

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This week I am stoked to bring you a podcast that I have wanted to do for a while. Scott Carney wrote a book called What Doesn’t Kill Us and when I first read this book I realized that so many things Scott was talking about were things I was thinking about in regards to hunting and pushing my own limits in the mountains. I am fascinated by Scott’s ability to control his mind in so many significantly uncomfortable situations. As hunters, we tend to embrace the suck, and many of us have learned to love those miserable situations. In this podcast, Scott dives into his new book The Wedge and he explains how to utilize “The Wedge” in a myriad of situations. From extreme cold to concurring the unknown we have a great conversation about tools to experience life and become a better person along the way.

https://www.scottcarney.com/

Show Notes: 
Intro – About Scott Carney & Book – 0:02:55
Scott’s Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb – 0:14:20
Testing Your Limits to Know Yourself – 0:26:41
The Wedge for Everyday Life – 0:55:07
Where to Find Scott’s Work, Website, & Books – 1:02:18

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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.
The FHF bino harness is a solid piece of gear and really everyone at that company is just really good people who I am more than happy to support. Check them out and if you have an FHF harness already check out all of the new accessories Paul has been designing. Use Code TRO and get 10% off your order. 
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.
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