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Episode 39: Adirondack Big Woods Deer Hunting on Snowshoes

Adirondack Bigwoods Deer Hunting on Snowshoes How do you hunt Adirondack big woods bucks when the snow is piling up? Listen in this week as Todd talks about hunting on snowshoes & tells the story of his 2018 Adirondack buck. He walks through that particular hunt, covering miles and miles of big woods to find tracks and offers advice to help get you started with deer hunting in one of the remotest places in the Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

Episode 38: Wyoming Trad Bow Mule Deer Hunting with Lee MacDonald

Wyoming Trad Bow Mule Deer Hunting with Lee MacDonald Join us this week as our friend Lee MacDonald walks us through his solo 2018 Wyoming public lands mule deer hunt with a traditional bow. Hunting open country pre-rut mule deer with a trad bow is the ultimate challenge. Lee talks about why he chose this hunt, tag selection, trip planning, travel, his six incredible stalk opportunities, CrossFit, Hike to Hunt and more. Listen to this Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

Episode 37: Colorado Elk & Mule Deer Success with Nathan Coleman

East to West Hunting Podcast Episode 37: Colorado Elk & Mule Deer Success with Nathan Coleman with Nathan Coleman of Seek Outside Our good friend Nathan Coleman is with us this week talking about his 2018 Colorado elk and mule deer trip with colleague and friend Kevin Timm of Seek Outside. It takes a lot of experience and maturity as a hunter to fully appreciate those hunts when things do go right – to be Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

Episode 36: Farm Bill & Rural Land Conservation with Bryce Oates

East to West Hunting Podcast Episode 36: Farm Bill & Rural Land Conservation with Bryce Oates Listen to journalist, blogger and rural land policy guru Bryce Oates as we talk through what you should know about important conservation funding tools like the 2018 Farm Bill and Land & Water Conservation Fund. Bryce is a Missouri native who lives with his family in the Pacific Northwest. He is an outdoor enthusiast and a frequent contributing author Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

2018 Adirondack Hunting Season Photo Album

2018 Adirondack Deer Hunting Season Photo Album Another Adirondack deer season has come and gone. I’m thankful to be able to spend so much time in the big woods each fall. This year was no different. It was a season that started out slow and turned out well by week five. Snow blanketed the southern Adirondacks on November 16 and tracking became a solid option. Hunting on Snowshoes I’m forever grateful to the buck I Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

Ep. 35: America’s Outdoor Economy with Rachel Vandevoort & Michael Snyder

East to West Hunting Podcast Episode 35 – America’s Outdoor Economy: A Snapshot of Montana & Vermont With special guests Rachel Vandevoort – Director of the Montana Office of Outdoor Recreation and Michael Snyder – Vermont Commissioner of Forests, Parks and Recreation This week, we’re on the phone talking with Rachel Vandevoort and Michael Snyder about the significance of America’s outdoor industry and its direct ties to economic growth, quality of life and environmental health. Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

Chasing the Public Land SUPER Slam: The Green Mountain State by John L. Barone

Chasing the Public Land SUPER Slam: The Green Mountain State By John L. Barone Thanksgiving.  One of the few times during the deer season that I can get away with talking turkey!  Autumn in the northeast is a great time to be in the woods for hunters, anglers, hikers and the like.  Small game and turkey seasons are open, and bow seasons for deer as well as early bear can be available.  Some places also Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

Episode 34: Voluntary Public Access – A Farm Bill Success

Voluntary Public Access Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP): A Farm Bill Success with TRCP’s Alex Maggos and Illinois landowner Zane Zaubi 2018 Farm Bill: VPA-HIP The Farm Bill’s Voluntary Public Access- Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP) has improved recreational access for hunters and anglers across 30 states. This week, we’re on the phone with Alex Maggos of TRCP and Zane Zaubi to talk about how VPA-HIP directly benefits hunter recruitment efforts. Zane is a key landowner partner Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

Episode 32: Colorado Elk Hunting Part 2 – The Big Move

eastwesthunt’s podcast #32 – Colorado Elk Hunting Part 2 – The Big Move What do you do when you’re 2,100 miles from home on a Colorado elk hunt and the elk have moved out of your public land hunting area? Public land elk hunting often requires constant improvisation and adjustments. Listen to how we broke down our day to day hunting tactics and how we adjusted to hunting pressure and weather. When its time to Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago