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Episode 31: Colorado Elk Hunting Part 1 – Gut Punches & Adjustments

Episode 31: Colorado Elk Hunting Part 1 – Gut Punches & Adjustments 2018 Colorado Elk Hunt – 2nd Season Rifle Hey everyone, we just got back from our DIY 2nd Season Rifle Elk hunt in southwestern Colorado and had an incredible trip. Some DIY hunting trips are all about improvisation, adjustments and what Jeff calls ‘dialing in’ or ‘bracketing’. What do you do when you get to your DIY public land elk hunting location and Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

Episode 30: Preparing for Our 2018 Colorado Elk Hunt

Episode 30: Preparing for our 2018 Colorado Elk Hunt ColoradoTrip Planning & Preparation This week, its all about trip planning and preparation for our much anticipated, do-it-yourself elk hunt. We’re heading to Colorado later this week for the 2nd rifle season. Jeff and Todd discuss travel logistics, talk gear and review our planned hunting and base camp location strategies. We cover considerations like the weather forecast, wind, moon phases, hunting pressure and our on-the ground Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

Chasing the Public Land SUPER Slam: Hens, Lions and the Pine Ridge – by John L. Barone

Chasing the Public Land SUPER Slam: Hens, Lions and the Pine Ridge By John L. Barone Being the only turkey hunter in the woods during the spring is a reality that takes some planning.  Odds are in the fall, I only need to show up.  Understandably, chasing turkeys when competing with the hunting seasons for most other game species is a hard sell. Especially with the prospect of hunting gobblers that just don’t gobble. So, Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

Episode 29: Wild Food, Foraging & Omnivory with Jenna Rozelle

Episode 29 – Wild Food, Foraging & Omnivory: Jenna Rozelle What you should know about Wild Food, Foraging & Being an Omnivore: This week, wild food educator, forager and hunter Jenna Rozelle from western Maine joins us on the podcast. We’re talking about wild food, mentoring, and conservation. Jenna is a Chapter board member for New England Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and is also a Hunt To Eat Ambassador. Are you interested in learning more Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

Episode 28: Forest Ecology with Stacy McNulty – Beech Nuts, Black Bears & Whitetail Deer

Episode 28: Forest Ecology with Stacy McNulty – Beech Nuts, Black Bears & Whitetail Deer All Photo Credits: SUNY ESF Adirondack Ecological Center An Introduction to Forest Ecology: This week we’re talking about forest ecology connections with Stacy McNulty. Stacy is the Associate Director and a highly respected Research Associate at SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry’s Adirondack Ecological Center in the NY Adirondacks. Stacy McNulty’s wide ranging forest research expertise includes fascinating topics Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

Episode 27 Hunt To Eat: A Conversation with Mahting Putelis

Congratulations Mahting Putelis on this great CO archery bull! Podcast Episode 27 Hunt To Eat: A Conversation with Mahting Putelis Hunt To Eat Hunt To Eat owner Mahting Putelis is a respected outdoor industry leader, entrepreneur, hunter, climber and conservationist. This week, Mahting joins us to talk about his wide-ranging background within the $887 billion outdoor recreation industry and how that’s helped shape his vision for Hunt To Eat. We talk about outdoor recreation community Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

Episode 26: Powderhook – Becoming A Digital Hunting Mentor

Episode 26: Powderhook – Becoming a Digital Hunting Mentor Powderhook’s Digital App: This week, Eric Dinger, CEO of Powderhook, joins us to discuss their awesome digital mentorship program. Powderhook is helping thousands of new hunters each year find the advice they need to get started. Have you ever thought that it would be great to have an easy to use phone and computer app which could easily connect you with a hunting mentor in your Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

Episode 25: LWCF with Land Tawney & Chelsea Cassens

Land & Water Conservation Fund LWCF: Land Tawney and Chelsea Cassens – Podcast Episode 25 LWCF Background: Since its inception in 1964, the Land & Water Conservation Fund or LWCF has supported over 40,000 projects across every single county in the United States.  Billions of dollars have been funneled to local communities across the country. This has had a direct positive impact on parks, campgrounds, green space, clean water, and open space. Call your representatives Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

Your Guide to Outdoor Writing, Deer Hunting & Cooking – Podcast Episode 24

Your Guide to Outdoor Writing, Deer Hunting & Cooking: Podcast Episode 24 This week, we’re talking with outdoor writer Brandon Rapp from Pennsylvania about deer hunting, wild game cooking, and outdoor writing & blogging. Brandon is a contributing author for North American Deer Hunter Magazine and lives in Lancaster County, PA. Show Notes: Outdoor writer Brandon Rapp is a contributing writer for North American Deer Hunter Magazine, a blogger for Kinsey’s Outdoors, and an active Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago

TRCP Western Media Summit: Podcast Episode 23

TRCP Western Media Summit, Bozeman, MT: What You Should Know about the #TRCPSummit: TRCP hosted their annual Western Media Summit in Bozeman, MT this week and East to West Hunting Podcast was there. Listen to this week’s 30 minute podcast to get an overview of what you should know about CWD, the 2018 Farm Bill, and gaining access to 9.52 million acres of our public lands that are currently land-locked and inaccessible. Chronic Wasting Disease: Read more…

By Todd Waldron, ago