Alaska Dall Sheep Hunt with Josh Watts – Part II Josh Watts joins us this week in Part II of his incredible story about Alaska Dall sheep hunting and offers a ton of practical advice for hunters and anglers considering a trip to the Last Frontier. Josh walks us through the incredible conclusion of his sheep hunt, the heavy haul out, getting back to Anchorage, transporting meat back home and advice for how to get Read more…
Alaska Dall Sheep Hunting with Josh Watts Part I Hunting Dall Sheep in Alaska is one of the most physically and logistically challenging hunting opportunities out there. This week, Josh Watts from Southeast Chapter Backcountry Hunters & Anglers talks with National BHA board member Jeff Jones about his August 2019 sheep hunt in the Alaskan wilderness. Josh walks us through hunt planning, logistics, physical training, getting to Alaska, and onto the mountain in front of Read more…
That Wild Country with Mark Kenyon of Wired to Hunt This week, we’re thrilled to be speaking with Mark Kenyon of Wired to Hunt as we talk about his new book That Wild Country. We start out with what it means to be a public landowner, then cover the following: What inspired Mark to write That Wild Country – an accessible introduction to America’s 640 million acres of public lands that belong to all of Read more…
Adirondack Deer Hunting Update – An Overview of the 2019 Season Here’s a run down of the 2019 Adirondack big woods deer season. Things started out pretty slow and then heated up quickly on the first weekend of November. Todd talks about big woods hunting & scouting, how to find Adirondack deer sign and then actually find the deer, mentoring, how to hunt terrain & cover, close encounters with a major mistake and a tough Read more…
Eastern Elk & How Austin Corbin’s Blue Mountain Preserve Saved America’s Bison Herd This week, we’re providing an update on our recent eastern elk research. Todd talks about the connections between Austin Corbin’s Blue Mountain Preserve, Minnesota elk, Indian Rock Game Preserve, President Roosevelt and New Zealand. We also talk about Corbin’s role in saving America’s bison herd, exotics, Prince Edward VII and more. Thanks for listening! Listen to East to West Hunting Podcast Episode Read more…
Connecting Veterans to the Outdoors – A Conversation with Todd Crevier of New England Adventures This week, we’re bringing you a recent conversation with New England Adventures. We recorded it in the kitchen of the Swift River Sportsmens’ Club in Belchertown, MA on October 12, 2019. NEA founder Todd Crevier and board members Chris Todd & Sara Becker join us, while making pheasant stew, to talk about New England Adventures incredible non-profit program. Their mission Read more…
An update on Florida’s Black Bear Management Plan and the role that regulated hunting can play as a conservation tool This week we’re talking about Florida’s Black Bear management program & history. Our guests are Jim Hasley, a Southeast BHA volunteer leader and Travis Thompson, host of the popular Cast & Blast FL Podcast. We’re talking about: History of black bears and black bear management in Florida; Florida’s 2012 state de-listing of black bears; How Read more…
Refining Your Hunting Strategy – The Art of Making Adjustments This week, we’re talking about the art of making adjustments to your hunting tactics and strategy throughout a trip or a season. In order for us to be successful, we need to: Be in the right place, At the right time, With the right set up, With the right approach and hunting system. This conversation shares some general advice and stories about when and how Read more…
Hunting Mentorship Advice – How to Maintain a Realistic, Productive and Enjoyable Relationship with Your Hunting Journey: This week, Todd is running down the top five mental mistakes he’s made over the years to help you get started and keep going with your hunting journey. As average hunters, we often have a limited amount of time to hunt each fall. Furthermore, everyone hunts for their own reasons. Todd shares stories about his top mental mistakes Read more…
Looking for an affordable, approachable western trip? Check out this recap of our 2019 Wyoming DIY Pronghorn Hunt: We’re back from our 2019 Wyoming public land pronghorn trip and it was incredible! This week, we’re excited to share what we learned with everyone. It was a memorable trip on all accounts – lots of opportunity, great access and a quality hunting experience. Todd & Jeff catch up on the podcast to talk the following: Wyoming’s Read more…