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East to West Hunting Podcast Ep. 001 – Colorado Elk Hunting

Welcome to the East to West Podcast! This week, we talk about: An introduction to the East to West Hunting Community, elk hunting inspiration from a guy named Porky, meeting Jim Zumbo, what public lands mean to veterans, Jeff’s generalist hunting approach, making adjustments and having a backup plan, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers – Southeast and NY Chapter updates, Adirondack spot and stalk turkey hunting, North Alabama turkey hunting in monsoons, and more.

By Todd Waldron, ago

North American Conservation: The Next 50 to 100 Years

As hunter-conservationists, we talk a lot about being a voice for future generations of Americans who can’t speak for themselves. Do you ever think about these people –  what type of world they will live in and how they might relate to the natural world and the outdoors?  Will the North American conservation model be extant and relevant to them and their society three to four generations from now? The early 20th century hunter-conservationists who Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

DIY Montana Elk Hunting with Garrett Burback

New York Native Garrett Burback, owner of Lesser Wilderness Guide Services in Pulaski, NY is with us this week to share his experiences with DIY elk hunting in Montana bear country. Many of us dream of DIY elk hunting and Montana is a great place to do it. Listen closely to the advice Garrett is offering as it will surely help shorten your learning curve. How did you get into hunting, who exposed you to Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

DIY Mule Deer Hunting with Dusty Coryn – Part 2

Dusty Coryn and his friends have been successfully planning and enjoying DIY mule deer hunting trips across the West for several years. He recently offered some great advice on getting started with your own mule deer hunting adventures which is found in Part 1 of his blog interview by clicking HERE.  If you missed that blog post, you’ll want to check it out. Here is some more great advice from Dusty and his friends that Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago
developing your land ethic

Conservation as Land Health – The Gospel According to Aldo Leopold

“There are two kinds of conservationists, and two systems of thought on the subject. One kind feels a primary interest in some one aspect of land – such as soil, forestry, game or fish with an incidental interest in the land as a whole. The other feels a primary interest in the land as a whole with incidental interest in its component resources”. These are the words of the great Aldo Leopold, in his essay Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

Public Lands Protection: An Iraq Veteran’s Mental Congressional Hearing

Prologue – 11 June 2017:  I am writing this essay while sitting in a containerized housing unit in Baghdad, Iraq, after spending the morning reading about how our eastern wilderness areas were protected.  This book was sent to me by a fellow board member in the Southeastern Chapter, and is titled “The Battle for Alabama’s Wilderness:  Saving the Great Gymnasiums of Nature” by John N. Randolph. Progressing through the book, I am continually amazed at the Read more…

By Jeff Jones, ago

Adirondack Big Woods Deer Hunting – 5 DIY Tips

If you’re thinking about an authentic DIY mountain hunting adventure that is located within reasonable driving distance of most eastern US population centers, New York’s Adirondack Mountains offer a rewarding big woods deer hunting experience that you’ll never forget.  New York and “Backcountry” aren’t always considered synonymous to  people outside the region, however the Adirondack Park includes some of the most remote, roadless, rugged wilderness areas east of the Mississippi River. There are far easier Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge – Six Great Quotes from Mardy Murie

With all the recent news about potential drilling in the coastal plains of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), here is a brief introduction to help you become informed on this issue as a hunter angler conservationist – along with six great quotes from the late legendary conservationist Margaret “Mardy” Murie who knew the country well and was one of its greatest ambassadors. First, what is ANWR, and where is it located? This huge expanse Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

South Dakota Pheasant Hunting With Chad Allen Rischar – Part 2

South Dakota Pheasant Hunting with Chad Allen Rischar – Part 2 Chad Allen Rischar from northeast Florida recently shared some great tips on how to get started with your DIY western ring-necked pheasant hunt.  If you missed it, Part 1 included some very helpful information about Chad’s background, how he planned the trip with his friends, and an incredible YouTube video highlighting his 2015 South Dakota Hunt. For those who didn’t catch Part 1 of Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

A Comparison of Federal Land Oil & Gas Revenue with America’s Outdoor Economy

A Comparison of Federal Public Land Oil and Gas Production Revenue with America’s Outdoor Economy With energy development policy on federal public lands attracting so much attention over the past several months, it’s time for us hunter conservationists to do our homework and educate ourselves as much as possible when speaking with our representatives about the importance of public lands to America’s significant outdoor economy and recreation sector. I’m trying to learn more about the Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago