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East to West Hunting Podcast Episode 17 – Managing Backpack Weight with Nathan Coleman of Seek Outside

“In my pack, every ounce has to be justified” – Nathan Coleman, Seek Outside. This week, we talk with Nathan Coleman about managing back pack weight on backcountry hunting trips. We talk about Seek Outside’s pack and frame systems, Nathan’s first DIY Colorado bull elk, how to approach pack weight, tipi shelters and stoves for different times of the season and hunting scenarios, Nathan’s upcoming Colorado bear and mule deer hunts, and more. Thanks for Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

East to West Hunting Podcast Episode 16 – A Conversation with Whit Fosburgh, CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership

East to West Hunting Podcast Episode 16 with Whit Fosburgh of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. “We can talk about whether you want wilderness or managed public lands, that debate is a luxury. As long as we still have those public lands, we can have those debates” – Whit Fosburgh, President & CEO of TRCP. The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) is one of the most respected conservation organizations in North America. With a diverse Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

East to West Hunting Podcast Episode 15 – Fair Chase and the Future of Hunting with Eric Nuse

“We need hunters who are thinkers, who are conservationists, who are environmentalists, who care deeply, and the public says these are good people” – Eric Nuse. This week, we’re thrilled to talk with long-time conservationist and retired game warden Eric Nuse from Vermont. Eric share’s his decades of conservation experience and talks about Orion the Hunters Institute, Fair Chase, the difference between personal preferences and ethics, the future of conservation funding, effective hunter education, mentorship, Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

East to West Hunting Podcast Episode 14 – Alaskan Deer Hunting with Dwayne Spiess

Many of us dream of pulling off an Alaskan hunting trip. This week, we talk with our friend Dwayne Spiess from New York about his advice and experience with hunting Sitka Blacktail Deer on Kodiak, Afognak, and Raspberry Islands. This is a challenging, exciting and affordable Alaskan hunt which is comparable in price to a guided mid-western whitetail trip. Dwayne breaks down his trip and offers some practical and useful advice for hunting strategies, gear and Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

East to West Hunting Podcast Episode 13: Spring Turkey Hunting with Brian Gottfried

This week, Brian Gottfried of western NY joins us to talk about turkey hunting and the leading role the National Wild Turkey Federation (NTWF) plays in turkey habitat conservation throughout New York and the US. Brian is the NYS Coordinator for the Save the Hunt Initiative and is President of the Crossroads Limbhanger Chapter. We talk about this year’s spring turkey season, mentoring turkey hunts, a day in the life of a turkey, calling in Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

St. Vincent Island Sambar Hunting Part 3 by Chad Rischar

St. Vincent Island Sambar Hunting Part 3 by Chad Rischar Parts 1 and 2 of this blog series on St. Vincent Island Sambar hunting have provided an introduction to this unique opportunity and an overview of logistical and location-based considerations like terrain, access, and Sambar habitat. The following discussion provides some tips on firearms, Sambar habits and associated hunting strategies, and a wrap up on how it went down. Did we harvest a Sambar deer? Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

East to West Hunting Podcast Episode 12 – Mule Deer Hunting with Dusty Coryn

This week, we’re talking DIY mule deer hunting with our good friend and western New York native Dusty Coryn. Topics discussed include similarities and differences between eastern and western deer hunting, tips for DIY mule deer hunting across the West, Montana sheep tags, Dusty’s podcast recommendations, his DIY plans for a  New Zealand hunt with friends over the next few years, and more. If you like what you hear, subscribe on iTunes & Stitcher –  Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

East to West Hunting Podcast Episode 11 – Eighty Five Days to Elk Season

  This week on the East to West Hunting podcast, we talk about getting into shape for elk season, which is just 12 weeks away now. There’s no time like the present to start getting into shape for your elk hunt. Topics include the differences and similarities between summer in Alabama and summer in New York,  the ‘suck’ associated with the first week of kettle bell training, how effective kettles are for core conditioning, Todd’s Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

East to West Hunting Podcast Episode 10 – Mark Huelsing with Exo Mountain Gear

This week, we’re thrilled to be talking with Mark Huelsing from Exo Mountain Gear about getting started with western hunting. Mark is the founder of the Sole Adventure blog and is host of the popular and highly informative Hunt Backcountry podcast. He shares a wealth of practical knowledge on getting started with elk hunting, outdoor fitness, pack considerations and the importance of being mentally prepared for the rigors and challenges of western hunting. Check out Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

East to West Hunting Podcast Episode 9 – Black Bear Hunting & Conservation with Clay Newcomb

This week, we are thrilled to have Clay Newcomb on the show talking about black bears, black bear habitat and bear hunting. Clay is the owner and publisher of Bear Hunting Magazine and is the Director of the Arkansas Black Bear Association. Topics include eastern and western bear hunting, the bear rut, predicting the weather with rendered bear fat, and more. Thanks Clay! Be sure to check out Clay Newcomb and Bear Hunting Magazine on Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago