The Rich Outdoors

EP 424: Overcoming Adversity with Paul Peterson

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Paul Peterson, aka @paulofthewild a customer service rep at Firstlite joins me on todays podcast to talk about overcoming adversity on a hunt. Paul has been pushing the envelope on adventurous hunts ever since he decided to move out west and chase his dreams of western hunting. Last year Paul drew one of Idaho’s hardest sheep hunts. A hunt that many end up going home empty-handed on due to the sheer logistical and physical challenges. We dive into pauls hunt and many of the ups and downs of a tough DIY sheep hunt. We also talk about how adversities on a hunt can really make or break a trip, as well as how to mitigate many of the common mistakes.

Show Notes: 
Intro & Background – 0h 4m 41s
Moving Out West – 0h 10m 20s
Top 3 Adversity Challenges of Hunting – 0h 17m 25s
Paul’s Unlimited Sheep Hunt – 0h 23m 59s
Reflecting on Success & a Bad Situation – 0h 43m 56s
Continually Raising the Bar – 0h 52m 33s
First Lite Gear: New for 2020 – 0h 56m 20s
Story Behind “Paul of the Wild”- 0h 58m 25s

Today’s Podcast brought to you by On X and goHUNT. Its tag season right now and if you aren’t familiar with that term it basically means now is the time of year hardcore hunters are figuring out our fall plans. Some of us obsess over this kind of stuff, but it’s for good reason. For me, this is the most important time spent. There is nothing worse than spending a week hunting only to hike your face off and only see one or two animals. Yes, hunting is about more than the kill but I will take a hunt where I get to see more wildlife than other hunters any day of the week. This year I probably had one of my best years to date and I attribute that to the planning and preparation done this time of year. I can’t stress it enough if you want to be more successful having the right tag in your pocket is one of the biggest keys.
Having said all of that, when I jump on the computer to find the next hunt the two websites I log into are goHUNT.com and Onxmaps.com. This time of year its pretty much daily and in fact Jaden and I have to regulate ourselves in the office because thats a rabbit whole we may not come out of for the rest of the day.
GoHUNT.com’s filtering tool allows me to browse and scan for hunts, dive into the numbers, and is full of amazing data to help me analyze the numbers. I am constantly looking for that balance great hunt while making sure I can actually draw tags. As I find units in goHUNT the next thing I do is switch over to my On X account and start to analyze that unit from a maps perspective. Can I get away from people? Is there enough public land? Does the terrain look like the kind of hunt I want? It is a constant back and forth between ON X and goHUNT. If you are new to these platforms I promise you the more you play with them the better you get. I have often said that I personally don’t think I can see the answer until I have starred at the problem long enough to see what everyone else doesn’t. I know some of the best hunters in the world and the large majority of them use these tools in much the same way and with much the same mindset.
If you want to have your best year yet. Don’t just get both of these tools, become proficient at using them. Use the promo Code TRO for both your ON X and goHUNT memberships and you will not only save money but help support this podcast as well.

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EP 422: What it Takes to be a Good Hunter with Dan Mayland

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Growing up on a ranch in north-central Wyoming, Dan was introduced to archery by guys that would come out and hunt their ranch every year. Cutting his teeth stalking mule deer Dan grew a passion for hunting. After his family sold the ranch, Dan took the mountains and continued his archery hunting journey on public ground. From big bulls to big bucks and even bears Dan is a very well rounded hunter and we talk about what makes a good hunter succeed where others don’t. We cover knowing when to move on and when to be patient and how he learned these lessons the hard way. This is so important at times can be one of the hardest decisions to make as a hunter.

Show Notes: 
Wyoming Talk & Dan’s Background – 0h 5m 1s
The Growth of Archery, Tech & Information – 0h 19m 45s
When to Hold Em’ & When to Fold Em’- 0h 34m 12s
Peppe Le’ Peu – 0h 41m 49s
Spring Bears – 1h 2m 39s
Wyoming Bear Story – 1h 9m 23s

This podcast also brought to you by goHUNT.com. If you want to put better tags in your pocket or just get started putting in other states get yourself a goHUNT.com insider account. GoHUNT is my go-to tool when I start planning any hunt. The ease of use makes finding the information and stats I need to make the decision on which hunt to apply for quick and easy. With goHunt I not only have more confidence in the tags I am putting in for but I now have too many tags that I want to hunt. goHunt is so much more than just what my draw odds are for a unit I use goHunt to find hunts that most people aren’t looking at. I can’t say it enough if you want to have better tags and better hunts get a goHUNT membership. Use code TRO when you sign up or when you renew and get $50 toward the gear shop.

Today’s Podcast brought to you by On X and goHUNT. Its tag season right now and if you aren’t familiar with that term it basically means now is the time of year hardcore hunters are figuring out our fall plans. Some of us obsess over this kind of stuff, but it’s for good reason. For me, this is the most important time spent. There is nothing worse than spending a week hunting only to hike your face off and only see one or two animals. Yes, hunting is about more than the kill but I will take a hunt where I get to see more wildlife than other hunters any day of the week. This year I probably had one of my best years to date and I attribute that to the planning and preparation done this time of year. I can’t stress it enough if you want to be more successful in having the right tag in your pocket is one of the biggest keys.

 

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EP 421: Finding Pockets with Beau Martonik

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Today I am joined by Beau Martonik from the East Meets West Podcast to talk about his year in the elk woods. Beau went on his first elk hunt in 2016 and it wasn’t until this year that it all came together for him. Beau has worked his butt off and made it happen coming all the way from the east coast to the mountains of Idaho every year. When Beau started coming out west, like a lot of people he thought he had to find the most remote wilderness because that was the only way to go. In this podcast, we talk about his journey as an elk hunter and how he has moved to be a more mobile elk hunter seeking out the small pockets between heavily traveled areas.

Also, Beau put together an awesome video from his hunt and I highly recommend you guys go check it out on his YouTube channel. Beau Martonik – Synergy

Show Notes: 
Introduction – 0m 58s
New to Western Hunting – 5m 12s
E-Scouting & When to Move – 12m 57s
Hunting with Partners vs. Solo – 24m 18s
Advice to Beginner Self – 30m 15s
Hunting with Pressure & Calling – 38m 8s
Beau’s Film “Synergy” on YouTube & Website – 51m 46s

EP 420: 5 Tips on Tag Strategy for a More Successful Season

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Welcome to the podcast, today Jaden and Cody break down 5 tips to you should consider in order to have a more successful 2020 hunting season. A lot of folks do not know where to start when it comes to applying for limited entry tags across the west, yet others purchase over the counter tags and have a less than an ideal season. If you are looking to up your western hunting experience, or maybe just want to go on your first western hunt, this podcast will help you consider some major factors that could make or break your hunt.

Show Notes: 
Intro & Overview – 0:04:22
#1 Full Send or No Send – 0:15:22
#2 Going Against the Grain – 0:21:37
#3 Thinking Too Small Can Be Too Big – 0:25:47
#4 Proximity – 0:33:42
Top 5 Elk States for Opportunity & Big Bulls – 0:44:12
#5 In State Hunters – OTC – 0:55:53
Jaden’s Mule Deer State Picks – 1:00:03
Closing – 1:02:07

This episode is brought to you by MTN Tough Fitness, hands down the best fitness program catered to hardcore hunters. I have been in out of MTN Tough for the last couple of years. Right now I am doing they’re postseason workout via the online training and it is kicking my butt back into shape after the holidays. Personally I enjoy doing the workouts on my own at the gym but a lot of people Jayden included workout at the MTN Tough Fitness lab here in town.
Right now, for a limited time only, MTN Tough is offering an all-access pass to help you start the year off right. The all-access pass will start with the Postseason Strength program, and give you 12 months of online personal training. This package will get you lifetime access to all the programs, daily Online coaching, and if you are local to Bozeman access to the MTN Tough Lab. On top of all that the All Access will also include the EAT MTNTOUGH online nutrition coaching.
This is a great deal for a kickass fitness program, awesome community of like-minded hunters and personal level coaching to help you get in the best shape of your life. Head over to mtntough.com before the 24th to save hundreds of personal training. Monthly payments available as well, sign up today.
This podcast also brought to you by goHUNT.com. If you want to put better tags in your pocket or just get started putting in other states get yourself a goHUNT.com/insider account. GoHUNT is my go-to tool when I start planning any hunt. The ease of use makes finding the information and stats I need to make the decision on which hunt to apply for quick and easy. With goHUNT I not only have more confidence in the tags I am putting in for but I now have too many tags that I want to hunt. goHunt is so much more than just what my draw odds are for a unit I use goHUNT to find hunts that most people aren’t looking at. I can’t say it enough if you want to have better tags and better hunts get a goHUNT membership. Use code TRO when you sign up or when you renew and get $50 toward the gear shop.  

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EP 418: Hunting by the Numbers, GoWild Founders Dig Up Interesting Stats on Hunters

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My good buddy Brad Luttrell and co-founder of GoWild have always been able to BS about entrepreneurship for hours. In fact, we did a 3-hour podcast back on episode 246 if you really want to deep dive. In this podcast, Brad and I are joined by his co-founder Zack. We talk about the progression of business over at GoWild but also dive into some very interesting statistics that Zack and Brad have uncovered in the growth of their company. There are a lot of myths surrounding what hunting is or is not, there are also a lot of assumptions about hunters and hunting that tend to get made that turn out to not be accurate.
Show Notes: 
Introduction – 0:04:33
GoHunt’s New Platform, GearBox – 0:14:00
Competing with Amazon & Big E-Comm – 0:21:31
Facts & Misnomers About Hunters – 0:35:20
Zack on the Data as a Non-Hunter – 0:46:33
Are Hunter Numbers Up or Down? – 0:51:41
Barriers of Hunters & the Industry – 1:04:20
Comparing Golf to Hunting & Tech Talk – 1:13:20
Closing: The GoHunt Study & Contact Info – 1:20:11
This episode is brought to you by MTN Tough Fitness, hands down the best fitness program catered to hardcore hunters. I have been in out of MTN Tough for the last couple of years. Right now I am doing they’re postseason workout via the online training and it is kicking my butt back into shape after the holidays. Personally I enjoy doing the workouts on my own at the gym but a lot of people Jayden included workout at the MTN Tough Fitness lab here in town.
Right now, for a limited time only, MTN Tough is offering an all-access pass to help you start the year off right. The all-access pass will start with the Postseason Strength program, and give you 12 months of online personal training. This package will get you lifetime access to all the programs, daily Online coaching, and if you are local to Bozeman access to the MTN Tough Lab. On top of all that the All Access will also include the EAT MTNTOUGH online nutrition coaching.
This is a great deal for a kickass fitness program, awesome community of like-minded hunters and personal level coaching to help you get in the best shape of your life. Head over to mtntough.com before the 24th to save hundreds of personal training. Monthly payments available as well, sign up today.
This Podcast also brought to you by our good friends over at On X. Another great gift that is a must-have for every hunter, the On X app goes on your phone or tablet and gives you the best mapping and GPS system whether you are in service or out. Know where you stand. Knowing exactly where you are and where the public/ private boundary is often critical to having a successful hunt. More than that I love the ability to scout on my computer, set points of interest, and automatically have them on my phone when I get to the field. I have so many friends that didn’t have On X Maps before because they didn’t think they needed it and now can’t rave about how great it is. Save 20% off your new membership when you use the TRO code.

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