The Rich Outdoors

EP 473: Tracking Elk and Late Season Gear with Josh Boyd

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This week I’m joined on the podcast by fellow Montanan Josh Boyd. Josh consistently gets it done year in and year out. Josh also is a big contributor to the Rokslide forum and is constantly testing new gear. In this podcast we end up talking a lot about rifle hunting elk and the challenges that come with a tough hunt. We also dive into gear recommendations for that mid season October time frame and many of the things Josh has found to make him a successful hunter.

Show Notes: 
Intro – Josh Boyd, Overview – 03:35
Tracking Tactics & Scenarios – 13:03
When to Glass vs Tracking – 26:29
Mid & Late Season Shelters – 32:24
Gear Priorities & Options – 38:16
Josh’s Upcoming Season – 49:23

This podcast also brought to you by goHUNT.com and their insider membership. Not only have goHUNT’s Insider helped me get more tags than I have time to hunt, but when you become a goHUNT Insider you get access to the gear shop which is thee best place to buy backcountry hunting gear. The goHUNT gear shop has put together the best of the best when it comes to western big game hunting equipment. On top of having the best gear and the best prices when you shop at the goHUNT Gear Shop you receive points back with every purchase. Lets say you need a new pair of boots. If you buy them from the Gear Shop you not only get them at the same price but you also get anywhere from 25-50 points, aka dollars credited toward your account for more stuff. Its a sweet deal and all in all I think goHUNT’s insider program is well worth the $150 membership. Not to mention when you sign up with the TRO code you get 50 points automatically credited to your account to use at the gear shop.
Todays podcast is brought to you by On X maps. On X is a big supporter of the podcast which is good because I us my On X app constantly. Today I want to share a quick pro tip with you on how I use the app in the field. When I am hunting a new area one thing I like to do is track out elk trails using the tracker feature. The tracker basically creates a line wherever you walk. Now I don’t use this all the time because it burns to much battery but say I am working through a timber patch and come across a heavily used elk trail. If it is going the direction I want to go I may follow that elk trail or at least off to the side of it to map out the elk travel corridor. Often times this gives me a big picture view of elk behavior. This coupled with dropping way points every time I see or hear elk gives me a great overview of what the elk are doing in that area. Hope this helps this season and be sure to download your maps with all your layers before heading to the field.

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EP 432: Tyson Olson – Adventurer & Ice-Capades Extraordinaire

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In today’s episode of the podcast, I sit down with a fellow hardcore hunter and someone who has done very well for himself throughout the years. Tyson has an interesting story and a great outlook on life, him and routinely chat about business and hunting and in this podcast Tyson shares some valuable insights into decision making and risk.

Tyson recently had quite the scare when he and his boy ended up putting his Razor UTV through the ice while ice fishing on Fort Peck. Tyson shares that experience and the crazy story of the panic to get his boy out of his seatbelt as than were sinking into the darkness. Crazy story!

This episode is brought to you by On X maps and gohunt.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 – Tyson’s Background – 0:03:28
Let’s Talk About Risk – 0:14:18
Saying Yes and No to Opportunity – 0:33:58
Tyson’s Intense Ice Fishing Incident – 0:39:57
Tysons App – The Ultimate Hunter – 1:04:37
App Release Teaser – 1:07:53

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EP 431: Mule Deer Biology Series – Colorado

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In today’s episode, Jaden wraps up the mule deer biology series with one of the most requested states – Colorado. He sits down to talk with JT Romatzke, the NW Regional Manager for Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Colorado offers some of the highest quality deer hunting in the west and the guys talk a lot about how mule deer have been traditionally managed in the state. Also, they go deep into Chronic Wasting Disease, the research from on the ground, and what Colorado is doing to change management strategies in response to new CWD data. This is a great podcast for anyone looking to hunt Colorado or find out more about CWD research.

Show Notes: 
Intro – 0m 55s
Colorado Muley Management Overview – 6m 44s
Ideal Buck to Doe Ratios & CWD – 11m 21s
CWD Effects & Management Proactivity – 21m 22s
Public Reaction, Awareness, & Engagement – 27m 41s
Hunter Numbers & Management – 31m 59s
Effect of Archery Season Date Changes – 37m 14s
What to Ask a Biologist for Info on New Areas – 41m 29s
Closing Thoughts & Ask of Audience – 45m 44s

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EP 430: Planning a DIY New Zealand Hunt with Ryan Lampers

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In today’s edition of The Rich Outdoors, I sit down with the always knowledgeable Ryan Lampers to talk about something I have always been interested in but have yet to pull the trigger on, DIY New Zealand hunting. Last year Ryan and Brian Call journeyed all the way to New Zealand to hunt Tahr in a place they had never stepped foot in. This is one of those hunts that are actually very affordable and in this podcast, we break down exactly how to get it done without paying a guide or outfitter to hold your hand. Ryan is one of the best adventure hunters I know and not only do we break down NZ but this episode really does show you how to breakdown and plan really and bug adventure hunt.

This podcast is brought to you by On X maps and goHUNT.com hands down the most important tools for planning hunts for pretty much anywhere but New Zealand. On a serious note, Ryan and I both spend hours upon hours looking and both of these tools as we plan every one of our elk, deer, and even bear hunts.  Use the Code “TRO” for both of your On X Membership and your goHUNT.com membership when you renew or sign-up.

Show Notes: 
Intro – 00:57
Ryan’s New Zealand Hunt – 08:32
Where to Start When Planning – 13:03
Ryan’s Recommendation & 2020 Hunt Plans – 27:31
Done with the Hunt, Now What? – 41:38
Tips Learned from 1st Trip – 51:25
Western Hunting Summit – 61:13

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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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