East to West Hunting Podcast: Recent Episodes
Todd Waldron
The East to West Hunting Podcast with Todd Waldron is a community of hunter-angler conservationists focusing on mentorship and conservation awareness. Our aim to help get you started and keep you going with your outdoor pursuits. We are a voice for average DIY hunters and anglers, the North American Conservation Model and for wildlife & future generations that can’t speak for themselves.
This week, Alaskan guide Caleb Stillians is joining us to share some advice for how to get started hunting in Alaska. Caleb is founder and host of the platform Rise Up - which you can watch on YouTube. He's talking about growing up in Missouri, how he became an Alaskan hunting guide in his early 20s, and his passion for being a great role model for new hunters. Caleb shares some important gear tips, talks about traveling to and from Alaska, and shares his great perspectives on hunting and life. Thanks for listening, give him a follow on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. You'll be glad you did.
Have you had the chance to check out the Outdoor Feast Podcast by Modern Carnivore yet? Here's the type of great conversations we're having with the Modern Carnivore community. This week, Artemis Ambassador Christa Whiteman from the NY Catskills joins Todd to talk about her incredible 2020 deer season. We're talking about Christa's first buck, the importance of sharing venison with her landowner friend, Wild Woman Apothecary and more. Please also go over to www.modcarn.com and check out the Modern Carnivore Podcast (EP:020) with Ronnell Lynn. Its another great conversation!
Dr. Heidi Kretser of the Wildlife Conservation Society and Dr. Michale Glennon of the Adirondack Watershed Institute join us this week to talk about their fascinating ecological and social science research throughout the Adirondack Park. We're talking land use management and wildlife populations. Should we disperse hiking activity outside the High Peaks? What's the impact of working forests? How does increased demand for rural housing impact habitat? Thanks for listening!
Dr. Heidi Kretser of the Wildlife Conservation Society and Dr. Michale Glennon of the Adirondack Watershed Institute join us this week to talk about their fascinating ecological and social science research throughout the Adirondack Park. We're talking land use management and wildlife populations. Should we disperse hiking activity outside the High Peaks? What's the impact of working forests? How does increased demand for rural housing impact habitat? Thanks for listening!
Its mid-November and we hope you're all out enjoying a safe hunting season. Todd just returned from a 3 day big woods deer hunt in western Maine and he's breaking down how he went about trip planning, creating a hunting strategy and more. He's also offering a comparative analysis of hunting deer in Maine and the Adirondacks - how each rank in terms of deer numbers, remoteness, finding deer sign, logging activity and more. Thanks for listening and enjoy your time in the woods!
Bruce McGlenn of the Human Nature Hunting School in Washington State joins Todd this week on the podcast. Bruce is a lifelong hunter with 35 years of experience and is a certified Master Hunter and outdoor instructor. We're talking about the role that hunting, angling and foraging can play in healing connections between humans and nature. We're also discussing Bruce's personal journey growing up in the Seattle area, hunting with his family and leaving a professional engineering career to become a hunting teacher. Check all the great work that Human Nature Hunting School is doing at www.humannaturehunting.com
We had the opportunity to catch up with Adirondack Guide Jamie Frasier earlier this summer at his Adirondack Mountain & Stream guide and taxidermy shop. Jamie has 36 years of outdoor guiding experience and has spent several thousand days in the woods. He's talking about what its like being an Adirondack guide & sharing numerous tips to get you started on your outdoor journey. Recorded on July 7, 2020 in Igerna, New York.
Jon Teater of Whitetail Landscapes in central New York joins us again on the podcast to talk about advanced wind hunting strategies. He explains the fundamentals of air movement across various terrain features, thermals, aspect, prevailing winds, seasonal considerations, fog and more. It can take a lifetime of hunting to understand air movement and Jon is sharing his experience with the listeners to help shorten your learning curve. Thanks Jon!
We're excited to be talking with country music singer & hit songwriter Adam Sanders this week on the podcast about the intersection of songwriting & the outdoors. Adam is also a Realtree ambassador and has written huge hits like "Hell of A Night" for Dustin Lynch and "Ain't Worth the Whiskey" by Cole Swindell. He recently released "Drink, Drank, Drunk" and we're talking about everything from early memories of Nashville, to what makes a great song to why hunting should be about exploring your personal relationship with the outdoors.
Tanah Whitemore, Founder of Sacred Ground International in Pryor, MT joins us this week to talk about hunting as a collaboration with nature. Tanah shares her incredible story about how we can bring respect and honor to the hunter, the hunt, and the animals that sustain us. We talk about how hunting is going through a much needed evolution, The Sacred Hunt, The Hunters Code, The Right of Passage, Jim Posewitz's Beyond Fair Chase, Leopold's Land Ethic, visualization, telepathy, collaboration with buffalo and the land, quantum entanglement and how it all comes together.
This week, we're talking with children's book author Matthew Butler on having conversations with kids about hunting. After discovering that there wasn't a great children's book resource available, Matt wrote the story "Billy Goes Hunting". We're covering the conversations we've had with our daughters, the importance of validating emotions, why Bambi is so powerful, why the sequel should be called "Becky Goes Hunting", how conversations shift as kids get older, supporting kids' decisions and more.
Hope you all have a great Labor Day weekend! This week, we're talking with author and storyteller James Ross from Jackson, WY about his new book "Hunting Teddy Roosevelt. The story takes us on a journey to Africa with TR and his son Kermit in 1909. President Roosevelt just stepped away from a third consecutive term and picked William Howard Taft as his successor. TR decides to go to Africa for a year to sort out his post-presidency life and give room for Taft to take the reins - but someone doesn't want TR coming home. Check out this book and James Ross at his website https://www.jamesrossauthor.com/
This week, I'm excited to be talking with Carbon TV's Julie McQueen about empowering women in the outdoors. We're talking about what its like being an outdoor industry executive, how outdoor media has changed over the years, building community, storytelling and more. Also, Julie share's some exciting news that's being released on the Carbon TV platform. I enjoyed this conversation so much, thanks Julie!
This episode was recorded in Room 104 at the Best Western in Syracuse, New York in late January 2020 - just prior to COVID. My cousin, close friend and life long hunting partner Tom Hammond and I talk about considerations for choosing hunting partners. We discuss the dynamics of hunting together, defining your goals, hunting with our friends Jason and Greg, finding your lane in the outdoors and more. Thanks for listening!
The Sporting Chef Scott Leysath joins us this week to share his advice for how we can improve our wild food cooking. Scott is one of the premier wild game chefs out there and is a well-known author, public speaker and host of the Sportsman Channel's popular Dead Meat series. We're debunking wild food myths, talking about how you can get started, discussing what happens when you hand-deliver cookbooks to customers and talking about a recent article in the Wall Street Journal - A Smart Guide to the US Meat Shortage.
Hope everyone is safe and healthy! We're talking whitetail habitat management on this episode with Jon Teater, owner of Whitetail Landscapes in central New York. Jon walks us through the fundamentals of how bedding cover, habitat structure, food and connectivity all work together to drive daytime whitetail movement. if you're a landowner, you don't need a huge property to improve your hunting. If you don't own hunting land, you'll still benefit from this conversation - learning some new terminology, connecting the dots, reading landscapes and more. Thanks for listening!
Adirondack Big Woods Deer Hunting with Gus Congemi of Live the Wild Life TV and Pat Salerno Jr. Live the Wild Life TV host Gus Congemi and Pat Salerno Jr. joined us at the World Fishing Expo in Suffern, NY this past week to talk about what drives Gus' passion and determination for Adirondack deer hunting. Gus is an incredible hunter who has traveled across the world in his journeys.
What draws him to the Adirondacks when he can hunt anywhere in North America?
What motivates Pat Salerno Jr. in his bigwoods hunting pursuits?
Gus' 2020 plans to hunt in the Adirondacks
Canned pronghorn meat and more.
Thanks for listening!
We just had an amazing weekend at Pheasant Fest 2020 in Minneapolis and have released the Outdoor Feast Podcast by Modern Carnivore! This week, Todd talks about the Outdoor Feast Podcast, where you can find it, what its all about and shares some stories from Pheasant Fest and an incredible snowshoe hair hunt in northern Minnesota with friends Leigh Neitzel and Mark Norquist. Thanks so much for your support. Follow the Outdoor Feast Podcast and the Modern Carnivore Podcast at www.modcarn.com
How to Get Started Ice Fishing with Jeff Goldberg and StrikerIce Pro Staff Renee Paddock Looking for a fun, easy way to connect with the outdoors this winter? We're at Fish307 in Lake George, NY this week talking with owner Jeff Goldberg and StrikerIce Pro Staff member Renee Paddock about how to get started with ice fishing.
We're talking about:
Renee's fishing journey,
how Fish307 got its name,
tips for lake trout, pike and perch fishing,
the basics,
intermediary steps and equipment,
bait fish regulations,
why ice fishing is such a fun, social activity,
cooking perch and more.
Thanks so much!
East to West Hunting Podcast - Highlights from the weekend at the Syracuse Sportsmen's Expo, Room 213, Best Western with Tom Hammond Tom Hammond and Todd Waldron were at the 75th Annual New York Sportsmen's Expo last weekend in Syracuse and this is a rundown of our conversations. Todd's talking about private landowner conservation, choosing hunter partners, Fear & Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72, Restoring Mother Nature Bond Act, and more. Special thanks to my friends Jason and Mike for making a brief cameo appearance and most importantly for coming to Syracuse to hang out for the weekend.
Listen to Episode 48 with Tom Hammond - Being a Hunter in New York City, by clicking HERE
North American Conservation Model The North American Conservation Model was founded by early 20th century conservationists like Roosevelt, Pinchot and Grinnell and has always been an evolving continuum. First came the protections, then major funding wins in the 1930s, then public input in the 1960s & 70s. What can we learn from the first three or four generations of conservationists, how do we modernize funding and where do we go from here? Thanks for listening.
Forestry, Wildlife Management, Habitat & Hunting - Why Its All Connected Are you a forest ranger Todd? If not, what exactly does a forester do? This week, we're talking about the important roles that foresters and forest technicians play in forest habitat management & forest science. Todd discusses his path through SUNY ESF's Ranger School & Main Campus, why private sector forestry can play a huge role in conservation, how the forestry and wildlife movements both started out of the same crisis, and more. Thanks for listening!
Mentorship, Conservation and Storytelling - A Look Back on 2019 This week, we're looking back over the past year to reflect on what we've learned as a community in 2019. We're talking about the key pillars of the East to West Hunting Podcast - mentorship, conservation and storytelling. Todd also touches on his lighthearted podcast advertisement wish list - thumb plucking banjos, green bananas, square dancing swag and truck caps. Thanks for being such an incredible community!
Mentorship, Modernizing Conservation Funding and Social Media - An interview with The Wild Hunstman Here's a recent interview on the The Wild Huntsman Podcast! Host David LaMere interviews Todd Waldron about the following:
The changing nuances of the public lands debate,
Why we need to modernize conservation funding,
Mentoring new hunters,
The highs and lows of social media,
The difference between ethics and personal preferences,
Advice for new outdoor podcasters,
Why Todd is a Hunt To Eat Ambassador,
Who in the world is Guy De la Valdene and more.
Subscribe to The Wild Hunstman Podcast by clicking HERE
New York Deer Hunting Happy New Year everyone - wishing you the best for 2020! Thanks for all of your support throughout the past year. This week, Todd talks about hunting for food, why and when its entirely OK to harvest small bucks (as long as that's legal in your hunting unit), historic deer management in the Adirondacks, when its entirely appropriate to consider voluntary antler restrictions, and four short stories of small New York bucks that shaped Todd's hunting journey and provided healthy meals for the winter's table.
Listen to Episode 92: 2019 Adirondack Deer Hunting Update HERE
How the 20th Century Conservation Movement was shaped by William Temple Hornaday's Our Vanishing Wildlife William Temple Hornaday's "Our Vanishing Wildlife" was critical to the 20th century conservation movement and the North American Conservation Model we have today. It was the equivalent of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring. Topics covered in this episode include:
- Hornaday's role in saving American bison,
- Henry Augustus Ward,
- just how perilous things were for wildlife in 1913,
- passenger pigeons,
- how to get a wildlife bill passed and more.
Thanks for listening!
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 your feet wet with Alaskan outdoor adventures. Thanks so much for listening. Congratulations to Josh Watts on a hunt of a lifetime!
Listen to Part 1 of this series Alaska Dall Sheep Hunting with Josh Watts by clicking HERE
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 sheep. Part 2 follows next week!
Check out Episode 40 Wyoming Pronghorn Antelope Hunting with Josh Watts HERE
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 us,
- The concept of multiple use management - how to balance a variety of interests, perspectives and uses like recreation, timber, wilderness, clean water, grazing and more,
- what we owe or don't owe future generations,
- Mark's ties to the Adirondacks of Northern New York and how that shaped his outdoor journey,
- How the history of public lands has shaped today's debates, how to work together and more.
- The 2018 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Rendezvous in Boise, Idaho
Order your copy of That Wild Country by Mark Kenyon by clicking HERE
Listen and subscribe to the Wired to Hunt Podcast by clicking HERE
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 pack out back up over the mountain. Thanks for listening!
Listen to Episode 84: Looking Ahead to the Adirondack Deer Season with Dan Ladd by clicking HERE
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 61: The Fascinating History of Eastern Elk by clicking HERE
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 is to connect veterans to the outdoors and to build a community that understands and supports them.
New England Adventures hosts over two dozen events annually for veterans and their families throughout the Northeast. These events are free for attendees and include everything from steelhead fishing on New York's Salmon River to deer hunting in New Hampshire. NEA has helped nearly 500 veterans in recent years enjoy the outdoors and embrace their community.
Donate to New England Adventures by clicking on the link HERE
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 many bears were there in Florida at the time of European contact;
- 2015 hunting season - successes, optical issues;
- Polling to take the pulse on Floridians' approval of bear hunting;
- How hunting fits in to the current management plan alternatives;
LINKS AND HOW TO GET INVOLVED Help Southeast Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and their partners advocate for scientific, regulated hunting by clicking HERE
Read the Florida Bear Management Plan by clicking HERE
Provide public comments on the black bear survey by November 6, 2019 - click HERE
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 to consider minor adjustments to your hunting approach. We also cover when its entirely appropriate to throw a Hail Mary and try something different.
- Develop a plan ahead of time based upon your desktop map recon, unit information, hunting dates and time of season;
- Have a handful of backup locations and strategies in that general location along with a 'Hail Mary' area just in case you need to make a big adjustment
- Give your plan a fair chance - if you what you expected to find in terms of animals, sign, or hunting conditions, great!
- Make minor adjustments incrementally and in a calculated rational manner if its the right place but you're not seeing animals within a few days - different access or entry, different set up etc.
- Know when to make a big adjustment - if weather, significant hunting pressure or animal movement has shifted and they're no longer in the area.
- Maintain flexibility and a good attitude, enjoy the trip and be safe.
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 over the years and offers some advice on the following:
- Why comparing yourself to other people and hunters isn't productive,
- Why setting realistic expectations is critically important to your long term success and enjoyment,
- Why the grass isn't always greener, unless you really need to make an adjustment,
- How to keep the big picture in mind - enjoying the experience as you connect with the outdoors and your food.
Thanks for listening!
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 preference point and draw system
- How we picked our unit
- Advice for eastern hunters considering a pronghorn trip
- Cooler management
- Flying home with wild game
- A day to day recap
- Wyoming Landowner Walk In Program
- Recommended gear and more.
Interested in hearing more about DIY Wyoming Pronghorn hunting? Listen to Episode 40 with our friend Josh Watts by clicking HERE
A Conversation with Christa Whiteman - Founder of Evolve Movement & Wellness and Operations Director at MovNat We're in New York's Hudson Valley this week talking with Dr. Christa Whiteman. Christa is the owner and founder of Evolve Movement & Wellness and is also the Operations Director of MovNat, a global natural movement fitness program.
Christa shares her incredible background in kinesiology, ethnobotany, biochemistry & herbal medicine. She then shares how all of that led her to hunting. We talk about how humans evolved over millions of years in tandem with their food systems and landscapes. Christa also offers some tips on how to get started with backyard herbal foods and medicines. We then discuss her bow hunting journey to date, including an incredible encounter with a great buck early on in her hunting path. Thanks for listening!
Check out the MovNat - Natural Movement website by clicking HERE
Adirondack Deer Hunting is Just Around the Corner - with Outdoor Writer and & Columnist Dan Ladd This week we're at Rogers Memorial Park in Bolton Landing, NY talking with outdoor writer and columnist Dan Ladd. Dan and I talk about the upcoming Adirondack deer season and he shares some great advice on how to get started in the big woods. We talk about the following:
- navigation, compass work and general woods skills;
- 2019 mast outlook for acorns, apples and beech nuts;
- Meeting Jim Zumbo at the New York Outdoor Writers' Conference at Glen Lake;
- Dan's weekly outdoor column in the Chronicle;
- His great website www.adkhunter.com.
Recorded outside on 9/14 at the LG Fishing Derby Check-In Station.
Check out Dan's website www.adkhunter.com by clicking HERE
A Non-Hunter's Views of Hunting, Football History, and the Lost League This week, my life -long friend and author Scott H. Robbins joins us to talk about non-hunters views of hunting, the history of American Football, his upcoming book the Lost League, and our 2004 trip to the Football Hall of Fame. Scott and I have been life-long friends since grade school in the Adirondacks.
We talk about the following:
- Scott's vicarious hunting stories from co-workers,
- why he's OK with ethical & legal hunting,
- hunting camp stories from the Adirondacks,
- The ones that got away,
- Scott's extensive research as a football historian,
- Our trip to the Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio,
- The greatest rivalry in sports - Canton Bulldogs vs. Massillon Tigers,
- Why I prefer hunting over football but always watch the Super Bowl at Scott's house,
- Why Scott prefers football over hunting,
- Scott Robbins' upcoming book The Lost League
The Trans Adirondack Route, Reverse Retirement, and Thru Hiking - with special guest and author Erik Schlimmer We're in the Adirondacks this week with outdoor author Erik Schlimmer talking about thru hiking, books, and how places get their names. Erik is a co-founding member of the Trans Adirondack Route; a 240 mile thru hiking path across the heart of Adirondack Mountains. He's written and published eight outdoor books and has camped over 1,000 nights in the woods. Erik Schlimmer is the author of "Thru Hikers Guide to America" (2005), Blue Line to Blue Line (2013) and My Adirondacks** (2015, voted Best Memoir by the Adirondack Center for Writing) among many others.
There's more to the Adirondacks than just the High Peaks. We're talking about Erik's background, his passion for thru hiking and why he likes hunters.
LINKS Check out the Trans Adirondack Route on their website by clicking HERE
Check out Erik's books, including his upcoming exclusive coffee table book Color Remote, at his Beechwood Books website by clicking HERE
Follow Erik Schlimmer on Instagram @erikschlimmer (click HERE) and @transadk (click HERE)
Read Viewpoint - Hikers Don't Ruin Trails by Erik Schlimmerin the January 2019 Adirondack Almanack by clicking HERE
Rogers Rangers, The Third Largest City in America and the French & Indian Wars with Dr. David Starbuck Archeologist, author and professor Dr. David Starbuck joins us this week at Rogers Island - the setting for James Fenimore Cooper's The Last of the Mohicans. At the height of the French & Indian Wars on America's first frontier, Fort Edward, New York was the third largest city in the American colonies. We talk with David and his students about:
- The rich history behind the Last of the Mohicans,
- Rogers' Rangers and the birthplace of the US Army Rangers
- Why were Fort Edward, the Hudson River, Lake George and Fort William Henry at the forefront of global affairs in 1757?
- Did the Rangers and soldiers hunt for wild game and fish?
- How did the French & Indian Wars shape America's path?
- Why is Rogers Island relevant today?
- Archeology as a path toward storytelling and conservation
- SUNY Adirondack's Summer Archeology Field Program;
- Interviews with students and more
###### To read 'We are finally back': Archaeology program makes 18th century finds on Rogers Island in the August 1, 2019 Post Star, click HERE
###### Find Dr. David Starbuck's books at Amazon by clicking HERE
New England - Striped Bass Fishing on the Cape Cod Canal, Rhode Island Deer Management & Mentoring New Hunters This week, our friends Chris Borgatti, Jeff Still and Michael Woods join us to talk about all of the great outdoor opportunities in New England. We're talking about the following:
- New England BHA's winning wild game dish at the camp chef cook off at Muster in the Mountains,
- Striped bass fishing in the Cape Cod Canal
- Scup & Clams
- Rhode Island deer management update
- New England BHA's conservation efforts across multiple states,
- mentorship & hunter recruitment and more!
Thanks for listening!
Follow New England Backcountry Hunters and Anglers on Instagram HERE
Check out the Provincetown Seafood Cookbook by Howard Mitchum HERE
Colorado Elk Hunting Gear List - Pack, Boots, Shelter, Food This week our friend Mike Herne from Fort Knox, KY joins us again to talk about his upcoming Colorado elk hunting gear list - specifically, what works for him in terms of a pack, boots, shelter and food system. As an Army light infantry professional and DIY bow hunter, Mike has spent thousands of hours in the field and shares what works for him, why and what advice he has for you if you're planning a DIY Colorado elk archery hunt soon. Thanks for listening!
Take a look at Mike's detailed gear list recommendations by clicking HERE
Cindy Stites - Her Hunting Journey Conservation ultimately happens when great people show up and get involved. Hunt To Eat Ambassador Cindy Stites from Indiana joins us this week to share her incredible story of how she started hunting and why conservation matters to her.
Cindy is someone who makes things happen. We talk about the following:
- How and why she started hunting in Indiana
- What her first season was like and some advice for new hunters
- Cindy's 2018 Montana hunt with Nicole Qualtieri and friends
- WI turkey hunting with Doug Duren
- Becoming a hunter education instructor
- Cindy's inspiring 2019 Indiana R3 keynote address
- Squirrel hunting with her father at home in Indiana
- Wyoming mule deer hunting
Check out Cindy Stites' Hunt To Eat Bio by clicking HERE
Thank you Cindy Stites for all you do. Its a great pleasure being in the arena with you.
Western New York Deer Hunting This week, we're talking with our good friend Billy Harvey of Pertnear Outdoors about his deer hunting experiences across western New York. We discuss the numerous hunting opportunities in the Empire State and how public land hunting can broaden your experience as a deer hunter. We also review how private land hunting with a mentor can build confidence and why both are important to conservation.
Topics discussed include:
- Todd's early hunting experiences in western New York and how that shaped his path in the Adirondacks and beyond
- Billy's outdoor experiences with his family and friends and how Pertnear Outdoors got started
- Hunting for food and enjoyment
- Mentoring friends on their first deer harvest
- A tale of two western New York deer hunting properties - 1,000 acres in Chemung County and 90 acres in Yates County and how Todd adapted
- Billy's public land deer hunting in Pennsylvania with his wife's family - how to get more aggressive on public lands
- The important role that both private land hunting and public land pursuits has for conservation, deer management and R3
- Upcoming trips to Colorado and Wyoming
Follow Billy Harvey & Pertnear Outdoors on Instagram by clicking HERE
Motivus Outdoors - Active Lifestyle, Conservation, Raising Outdoor Kids This week, we're thrilled to be talking with Glenn & Cayce Adcock who are co-hosts of the Motivus Outdoors Podcast. Glenn and Cayce offer a ton of great advice about how they approach being an active outdoor family.
We talk openly about the following:
- raising young kids in the outdoors,
- the importance of honest communication,
- how they've gone about balancing family, marriage, health, fitness, work and careers with their hunting and conservation-based lifestyle,
- Introducing kids to the outdoors,
- Conservation in South Carolina,
- Glenn's background in wildlife biology, veterinary sciences and hunting,
- Destination camping and hunting trips with your family.
Listen to Motivus Outdoors on Apple Podcasts by clicking HERE
West Kill Brewing - How Great Beer & Public Lands Bring People Together Special Guest Mike Barcone - Founder, Craft Beer Brewer, Conservationist We're in the Catskills this week talking about how great beer, wild food and public lands bring people together. West Kill's founder and NY BHA member Mike Barcone talks about how the surrounding, publicly-owned mountains and blue ribbon trout streams defines their community.
We also talk about big woods deer hunting in the Catskills, the importance of engaging old-timers, Mike & Colleen's awesome beer line-up and the best bear story you'll hear this year - thanks for listening!
Check out West Kill Brewing's website by clicking HERE
The Land of Many Uses - Allegheny National Forest Have you ever looked at your favorite public land recreational spot and wondered how it became public land? What does it takes to keep it that way? What are the tensions and partnerships that have sparked and been cultivated over its management and future?
This week we're talking about the half million acre Allegheny National Forest in northwest Pennsylvania. Established in 1923, the "Land of Many Uses" receives nearly 4 million recreational visitor days per year. It also has thousands of privately-held oil and gas wells & grows some of finest quality black cherry in the world. Pennsylvania's only national forest also hosts one of the largest dams in the East. We walk through how the 1859 PA oil discovery, excessive logging in the early 20th century & the Weeks Act shaped what we enjoy today.
Episode 73: Making the Big Move West with Caitlin Curry and Matt Wohlwend Have you ever thought about making the big life move and heading West? Our friends Caitlin Curry & Matt Wohlwend share their awesome story about moving from central New York to Salt Lake City, Utah. We talk about why they chose Salt Lake City & Utah's great public lands opportunities. Caitlin and Matt talk us through their first year elk hunting, what they learned and what is was like for them to fill two cow tags. We talk about western small game, their bird dog, overall quality of life and lessons learned. They share this year's plans, talk about Utah's public lands scene and what they miss about the Northeast. Thanks Caitlin and Matt!
How to Scale Conservation Success with Partnerships With Ben Jones - President Ruffed Grouse Society/American Woodcock Society This week we're talking with special guest Ben Jones, CEO of the Ruffed Grouse Society. Ben shares his thoughts on how to scale conservation success through partnerships, the importance of ruffed grouse as a bellwether species, the need for diverse forest habitat structure on the landscape, eastern forest history, ruffed grouse reproduction, grouse hunting as an important R3 gateway and some recent conservation success stories for RGS/AWS and its partners. Thanks Ben!
Check out Ruffed Grouse Society's website at https://ruffedgrousesociety.org/
An Introduction to Glacial Geology & Deer Processing with Special Guest Dr. Brian Bird We're having a great conversation this week with geologist Dr. Brian Bird from Whitehall, New York. Brian has an extensive background in GIS mapping & glacial geology and currently manages the Local Butcher Shop. We're talking about Glacial Lake Iroquois & how glaciers impacted Pleistocene animals & hunters. Brian walks us through New York's glacial footprints, finding muskox remains in the Adirondacks and more. he then provides his deer butchering & processing advice from a lifetime of processing over 3,500 deer.
Background Brian Bird earned his PhD in geology from Western Michigan U in Kalamazoo, MI with a focus on on glacial geology. He is originally from New York and moved back here in 2004. Brian was an adjunct at Skidmore in Saratoga for a few years, then started working at the NYS Museum in 2011. He left the museum a year ago and became manager of the Local Butcher Shop in Whitehall. While at the museum, Brian focused on GIS and mapping the glacial sediments and structures in the Finger Lakes Region, specifically, Cayuga County. One aspect he focused on was identifying and dating the retreat of glaciers across NY. He's worked on projects like the Great Gully, a deep canyon like gully that runs east-west from Cayuga Lake near Union Springs, NY. His team found a moraine where the glacier stopped during a re-advance about 12,800 years ago. To their surprise, they found wood and peat that was radiocarbon dead - meaning that it was so old the radioactive carbon 14 had basically all decayed. It takes about 50,000 years to do so. Brian worked extensively on recreating the shoreline of glacial Lake Iroquois. As ice retreated north it restricted water flow to the east through the Mohawk River until it retreated north of the Adirondacks. During this time glacial Lake Iroquois flooded the lowlands along Lake Ontario all the way to Cayuga Lake. This covered much of the lowlands along the St Lawrence seaway. Using high resolution LIDAR elevation maps, he recreated the lake shore taking into account the subsidence of the earth imposed by the massive weight of the glaciers. For more background about Adirondack glaciation, check out the paper "Late Quaternary History of Northeastern NY and Adjacent Parts of Vermont and Quebec HERE
A Conversation with Danielle Lynise: How She Launched Her Fitness and Hunting Journey. This week we're thrilled to be in Albany, NY talking with Danielle Lynise. Danielle joins the podcast to share her inspiring personal fitness and hunting journey. She is a Certified Personal Trainer, athlete, hunter and a blogger at daniellelynise.blog.
Background Danielle Lynise became a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine in 2018. She is a fitness professional and nutritional blogger who grew up in North Carolina. Danielle was exposed to the outdoors by her parents, but did not grow up in a hunting family. She developed a passion and interest in hunting after she moved to New Jersey as an adult. Both Danielle and her father faced some serious health challenges which promptly drove her interest in nutrition and health.
We talk about the following:
- how her family's health challenges led her down the path to hunting & wild food.
- how she found her first hunting mentor,
- her NJ turkey hunting experience
- the incredible story behind her first whitetail buck
- her first solo turkey hunt
- advice for people who want to start hunting but didn't grow up in hunting families
- life's challenges, injuries, relationships & sports
- why everyone's story is uniquely important.
- Danielle caps off the conversation talking about her upcoming Colorado archery elk hunt this fall.
Links Check out Danielle's blog "Beautiful Nomad - A Confidently Lost 20 Something" by clicking HERE
Read Danielle's hunting and conservation-related blogs on the Campfire Collective platform HERE
Leave No Trace Center for Outoor Ethics Special Guests Erin Collier & Brice Esplin Whether we identify as hunters, anglers, campers, hikers, paddlers or nature watchers, we all have an opportunity to leave things better than we find them in the outdoors. This week, we're excited to be talking with Erin Collier & Brice Esplin from the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. Erin and Brice travel across the country eleven months a year training various stakeholders in Leave No Trace. We talk about the 7 principles of Leave No Trace, how we as individuals can contribute, and why its important.
Leave No Trace Principles: 1. Plan Ahead & Prepare
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Travel & Camp on Durable Surfaces
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Dispose of Waste Properly
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Leave What You Find
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Minimize Campfire Impacts
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Respect Wildlife
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Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Learn more at https://lnt.org/
Learn more about expanding your outdoor ethic. Listen to East to West Hunting Podcast Episode 53 with Dr. Marianne Patinelli Dubay HERE
Episode 68: Hunting Opportunities on Military Bases This week we're talking with our friend Mike Herne from Fort Knox, KY about the logistics and opportunities of hunting military base properties across the US. Mike talks us through his experiences of archery hunting on Fort Benning & Fort Knox. We discuss the following:
- What you need to know about special military base permits
- Military base quality deer management programs
- Turkey hunting
- Quota and hunt area considerations
- Fort Carson, Colorado
- Mike's incredible Colorado public lands archery elk hunting story
- Mike's European-nymph fly fishing adventures
For additional reading, check out this article on the Military Families website HERE
Episode 67: Update on Atlantic Striped Bass Management with Charles Witek Fisheries Consultant Charles Witek joins us this week to provide an update on striped bass management. Striped bass have been recently experiencing declining populations in the Atlantic States. Charles is the founder of the blog One Angler's Voyage and is currently serving as president of the New York Outdoor Writers Association.
Striped bass populations plummeted in the 1980s and then grew steadily over the ensuing two decades. They're declining again into alarming population baselines. We talk about the history of striped bass population fluctuations over the past several decades. Charles also discusses:
- Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
- Striped bass reproduction dynamics
- Magnus Stevens Fishery Conservation & Management Act
- Modern Fish Act
What you can do to help: 1. If you're a striped bass angler, keep one or two legal fish for the dinner table and throw back the rest - including the big females over 40" which provide a critical breeding stock for year classes.
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Contact your state representatives on the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and let them know that Atlantic striped bass populations need to be stabilized and rebuilt to sustainable levels. Tell them to vote no in August to a proposed amendment to the striped bass management plan that could soften regulations.
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As a recreational angler, show up when your state offers comment periods and meetings on coastal fisheries policy and management plans. We're currently under-represented.
LINKS Check out the blog One Angler's Voyage by clicking HERE
Visit the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission website HERE.
Read this Boston Globe article on the "Codfather" Carlos Rafael HERE
Episode 66: The Art of Great Storytelling with special guest Adam DeCollibus We're thrilled to be talking with author and publisher Adam DeCollibus on this episode about how to tell great stories. Adam is founder of Third Lion Publishing and will be launching his historical fiction novel "Caravan" soon. He's lived and traveled in 17 countries. We talk about what makes a good story, how to write well and his upcoming historical fiction novel Caravan. We also talk about Lawrence of Arabia, Jim Harrison & Legends of the Fall and the good food Adam has eaten abroad.
As hunter conservationists, our future depends upon our ability to tell compelling, relatable stories to a society that in general does not hunt but holds the strings to our long term relevancy.
Check out Adam's story at this AME Radio interview show by clicking HERE
How to Start Hunting on a Limited Budget We recently asked the East to West Hunting Group on Facebook what advice they would give to new hunters who are starting out on a limited budget for gear and clothing. This episode breaks down their advice. We're talking about online resources for affordable, quality gear, how to incorporate clothing and gear that you already might own, how to prioritize your needs based upon desired hunting opportunities and more. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this community effort!
TIPS: 1. Start with the clothing, boots and gear that you already own. It doesn't have to be camoflauge. You want functional gear that can keep you warm, dry, quiet and concealed.
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Think through your hunting objectives and goals. If you're just getting started, a day hunt with a friend might be on your radar. What time of year is it? How warm or cold? How much walking or sitting will you be doing? These questions will help you prioritize what gear you may need if any based upon what you already might have in terms of multipurpose clothing and boots.
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Shotguns are the Swiss Army Knife of hunting implements - they can be used for both small game and big game hunting in most parts of the country.
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There are many online resources out there that offer great deals on clothing and boots that can be used for many outdoor recreational activities - not just hunting but hiking, camping, birding and paddling. Here are some links:
Sierra Trading Post click HERE
Steep & Cheap click HERE
Camofire click HERE
Midway USA click HERE
Don't forget Walmart, Target, and Ebay for affordable synthetic layers
- You can always graduate up into newer, higher tech clothing and boots as you gain experience and learn what type of hunting you prefer and what type of gear and clothing is most compatible with it.
Indiana Public Land Turkey Hunting with Opus Outdoors Special Guest Rob Seilheimer, co-founder of Opus Outdoors This week, we're with our good friend Rob Seilheimer from Opus Outdoors featuring the Hoosier State. Rob and I talk about Indiana's public land turkey hunting, the Grand Kankakee Marsh, Sandhill cranes, Indiana Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, Hoosier National Forest, Deam Wilderness, Wyoming pronghorn, Edward Abbey, Arches National Park, Simon Critchley and more. Thanks for giving it a listen.
Check out Opus Outdoors on Facebook and like their page HERE
Check out this quick Youtube video of the Grand Kankakee Marsh by clicking HERE
Adirondack Turkey Hunting Opener Here's a special 2nd podcast this week with audio footage from New York's opening week of turkey season. Follow along as Todd and Tom Hammond find a nice gobbler in the Adirondacks. Then, learn about Todd's hunt over the weekend, whether or not you should eat woodchuck liver, and how to quickly brush off mistakes and get on with things.
Brook Trout, Loons & Lean-to Petroglyphs We recorded this episode in the Adirondack back country last weekend during an early spring snowstorm. I hiked a couple of miles into a favorite trout pond and spent the morning enjoying the comfort of an Adirondack Lean-to. I reflect on life in the Adirondacks, think of big trout, and ponder those who've visited before me. The loons were spectacular that day. Early spring snowstorms are no surprise in the Adirondacks. Be prepared for any kind of weather and go out & have fun.
Episode 61: The Fascinating History of Eastern Elk Eastern Elk once roamed widely across the eastern United States. They lived in the New York Adirondacks and the Allegheny Mountains of Pennsylvania. Elk thrived in Big Bone Lick, Kentucky and the Northwest Angle in Northern Minnesota. Listen and learn about the fascinating history of the extinct eastern elk and some questions that still need to be researched.
Historical Accounts William Penn and Samuel De Champlain documented elk in the 1600s. John James Audubon painted a picture of an eastern elk from PA in the 1850s. Vernon Bailey classified them in the 1930s with the Audubon's painting. The Academy of Science Museum in Philadelphia displayed a skull from Potter County in 1853. Remains have been found in the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, central Michigan and Cassadega Lake, New York.
How Many Eastern Elk Were There? Ernest Thompson Seton predicted that at the time of European contact, there were 10 million elk ranging across North America. This implied that there could have been several million elk in the East. Here are some interesting questions that need more thought. If elk were so prevalent in the East at that time, why weren't they being utilized as a primary food source by Eastern Woodland cultures? Is the story of mass populations followed by European extirpation the whole story? What type of habitat did ancient eastern elk prefer? Subscribe to the East to West Hunting Podcast wherever you listen, follow along on this journey and find out.
Hawaii - Axis Deer, Sheep & Conservation with Ryan Kohatsu This week we're having a conversation about Hawaii's public land hunting opportunities with Ryan Kohatsu, host of HI Country Podcast. Ryan talks share's his insights & experience with public land archery hunting for axis deer, goats and sheep. We also have an interesting conversation about Hawaii's challenging wildlife management scene. Ryan talks about hunting non-native species that have been on the landscape for centuries. We also talk about the tensions between managing for Hawaii's long-term wildlife programs and endemic species. Thanks for giving it a listen.
Check out Ryan Kohatsu's Youtube channel highlighting his Hawaii public land hunting and conservation advocacy by clicking HERE
Listen to HI Country Podcast Episode 15 - Hawaii State Lanai Axis Deer Hunt with Ryan Kohatsu by clicking HERE
Episode 59: What is Sustainable Forestry? What is sustainable forestry and how does it relate to land health, ecosystem integrity, wildlife habitat and clean water? How do you measure and implement it? Here's a short 16 minute conversation talking about Aldo Leopold's essay "Conservation in Whole or Part" and how that relates to sustainable forestry on the ground for us, for the land and for future generations.
Leveraging the Locavore Movement - The Wild Harvest Table with Moira Tidball This week we're talking about the connections between wild food, hunting, conservation and the locavore movement. Our special guest is Moira Tidball who is a Nutrition Educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension in the Finger Lakes region.
Moira is founder of the Wild Harvest Table and is a dietician, hunter and locavore. Wild Harvest Table is an online resource which shares wild game and fish recipes, tips on cooking and preparation, and nutritional information for wild food.
Be sure to check out the Wild Harvest Table at www.wildharvesttable.com
How to Catch Ice Out Trout: There are some incredible backcountry brook trout fishing opportunities in the North Woods when the ice goes out. This week, Abe Gadway of Adirondack Mountain Outfitters joins us to talk about spring trout fishing. We talk about how to fish ice out conditions, Lake Clear Wobblers, elk remains at the mouth of the Raquette River, trolling speed, Todd's "Igerna tug "and more. We talk about the smelt capital of the world. Abe's grandfather is Henry Frasier - my 90 year old uncle and the unofficial "mayor" of Igerna, NY. Thanks for listening
An Update on the NY Wildlife Contest Debate Here's a 35 minute conversation about wildlife contests and an update on New York's A722 and S4253. Its at the DEC legislative committee level in the state legislature. This proposed bill would prohibit wildlife contests, competitions, tournaments and or derby where the goal is hunting or taking for prizes.
We talk about the history of similar prohibitive bills, its current status & definitions. There's an overview other states with similar bills. We also look at the difference between two questions. Should wildlife contests be lawfully prohibited? What types of wildlife contests are ethical & under what situations do they create more good than harm? Thanks for listening.
To listen to "How to Overcome Dichotomous Thinking in Conservation" click HERE
Episode 55: How to Get Started As An Urban Hunter & Locavore with Fisher Neal This week we're talking with Fisher Neal - founder of Learn to Hunt NYC. Fisher is a hunting guide, actor, theater producer and contributing author to Paleo Magazine. We talk about Fisher's background as a hunting guide and actor, New Jersey's apprentice hunting program, special logistical considerations for NYC area hunters, crossbows, deer season, gear, the importance of reaching out to mainstream audiences with our conservation messages, the intersections of hunting & acting and more. Thanks for listening.
LINKS Visit Learn to Hunt NYC's website by clicking HERE
Check out this cool Facebook video from Fisher Neal HERE
Fisher Neal's bio page as a contributing columnist to Paleo Magazine is HERE
Episode 54: Learn two key rules of thumb to improve your Adirondack bigwoods buck hunting opportunities Have you ever found rubs, runways and tracks in the Adirondacks? Many times, we find sign we think is fresh, hunt it hard all weekend and seldom see deer. You're not alone. Here's a quick 19 minute rundown on the two main rules of thumb to help you improve your big woods hunting opportunities in the Adirondacks and beyond. This advice is based upon my personal experiences, mistakes & successes. Most of all, its based upon my enjoyment of the past 29 Adirondack deer seasons. Enjoy the weekend and thanks for listening.
Cultivating Our Conservation Ethic Dr. Marianne Patinelli-Dubay: SUNY ESF Environmental Philosophy Program Coordinator This week, Dr. Marianne Patinelli-Dubay with SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry (ESF) joins us to talk about how we can think through our conservation ethic & philosophy.
Marianne is the Environmental Philosophy Program Coordinator at the Newcomb Campus in the Adirondacks. We talk about forestry and land ethics, public lands and Aldo Leopold. Marianne describes community, virtue and rights ethics.
We talk about science & values, the Adirondack Philosopher's Camp & how to approach the question "Is hunting ethical?".
Interested in more podcasts on conservation and ethics? Listen to Episode 21 "How to Develop Your Land Ethic" with James Coufal HERE
Check out a great collection of essays by Aldo Leopold "Toward a Durable Scale of Values" by clicking HERE
"The Handbook of Conservation & Sustainability Ethics" is a great resource - check it out HERE
Episode 52: Black Ducks, Bobwhite Quail and Pine Barrens New Jersey Public Land Hunting and Fishing: The Hunting Angle with Mike Adams This week we're with our good friend Mike Adams of The Hunting Angle talking about New Jersey's great public land hunting & fishing opportunities. Mike is a Wildlife Technician for New Jersey Fish & Wildlife and founder of The Hunting Angle.
We discuss:
- New Jersey's incredible waterfowl hunting and fishing for false albacore, bluefish and stripers
- Mike's waterfowl research which includes a tagging ducks and brants with GPS telemetry packs
- NJ's bobwhite quail reintroduction project
- The 1.1 million acre Pinelands National Reserve
- An update on some background on New Jersey's bear hunt
- The Hunting Angle Community - Stewardship, Ethics, Conservation
Check out Mike Adams and The Hunting Angle website at https://www.thehuntingangle.com/
BONUS PODCAST: HOW TO OVERCOME DICHOTOMOUS THINKING IN OUR CONSERVATION PHILOSOPHY Here's a quick 10 minute bonus episode talking about how we can overcome and rethink some important dichotomous questions as conservationists. Wilderness or active management? public or private lands advocacy? Is hunting ethical? My favorite species or yours?
There are opportunities to reshape our questions on these important issues and in doing so we just might find lasting partnerships and sustainable solutions.
When things aren't black and white, how can we ask questions in a different way, and how does that impact the opportunity for more creative solutions?
Under which circumstances does something apply or is it reliably true?
When does it not apply?
Who gets to decide?
Thanks for listening!
Traditional Bowhunting, Birds, and the 20th Century Conservation Movement Our good friend Ron Rohrbaugh joins us this week to talk about how you can get started with traditional bow hunting. Ron is the author of A Traditional Bowhunter's Path and is a highly respected conservation biologist. He's currently the Forest Program Director for Audubon Pennsylvania and spent two decades at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
We're talking about:
- how you can get started with traditional bowhunting
- Ron's book A Traditional Bowhunters Path* (available by clicking HERE*)
- how to choose a bow that's right for you
- understanding bow riser and limbs and the wood choices that go with them
- Ron's traditional archery company Life Cycle Gear and how its rooted in sustainability
- The Handy Clicker - how it helps you shoot accurately
- Ron's two decades of conservation biology experience with Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- why what's good for the birds is good for healthy forests
- how hunters have contributed significantly to the major modern environmental policies we know today.
LINKS Check out Ron's traditional archery supply company Life Cycle Gear website by clicking HERE
Shorten your learning curve with traditional archery by visiting The Push Archery website HERE
Forest Ecology for Hunters - An Eight Minute Primer. Like the hunting seasons we cherish, the landscapes we love and appreciate are dynamic and in a constant state of flux over long periods of time. Here's a nine minute introduction to forest ecology, succession and disturbance, and why having a basic understanding of this will enrich your outdoor experiences and make you a better conservationist. Thanks for listening.
Episode 50: Florida Outdoor Paradise with Special Guest Chad Rischar This week, we're talking with our great friend Chad Rischar from Florida. Beginning in 2015, Chad Rischar founded Air-Ops Supporting Veteran’s Valor. He's hosted 10 events on the Keystone Heights Airport property bi-annually ever since 2015. Spring gobbler and Fall white-tailed deer are the constant events. There have been 60 plus participants to date. We also talk 2% for conservation, mentoring, R3, catfish, speckled perch, duck hunting, wild game cooking and more. Thanks Chad!
AIR-OPS SUPPORTING VETERANS VALOR LINKS: https://www.facebook.com/AirOpsValor/?ref=bookmarks
http://tlhfor013.doacs.state.fl.us/oof
http://keystoneairport.com
SVI SAMBAR DEER HUNTING BLOG LINK: Read Chad Rischar's Three Part SVI Sambar Deer Hunting Blog by clicking: HERE
PHOTOS:
Episode 49: Why Hunting & Conservation is Part of the Solution How an Old Soda Can Relates to Conservation - A TED Talk Inspired Conversation I was traveling last week through Chicago's O'Hare Airport and picked up a book called "Talk Like TED" by Carmine Gallo. I've never been invited to do a TED Talk, but if I was, it would probably go something like the following. This is a 15 minute overview on my background and influences as a hunter, why I believe hunting is part of the solution for long term sustainability, and why I believe its what we give back, not what we harvest, that matters most. Thanks for listening.
Igerna, NY 1970s holiday : My grandmother Mabel is 2nd from left, then my Waldron grandparents, then Carl Heath is on the right in the green Dickies. Carl was a good friend to our family and took care of my grandmother and I respected and admired him because she deserved it. He liked Utica Club beer and that's why I like Utica Club beer - because I liked Carl Heath.
Episode 48: Being A Hunter in New York City with Tom Hammond I'm stoked this week to talk with my hunting partner and cousin Tom Hammond about what its like being a hunter who lives in New York City.
Tom grew up in the Adirondacks and moved to Queens in 2001. We talk about:
- a recent mentored turkey hunt with his neighbor Andy
- Greg the turkey whisperer
- the various challenges with scheduling hunt dates
- Moose Soup, Speedy Pete and Falcon
- Tom's obsession with helping our friend Helen find an Adirondack turkey.
BONUS FOOTAGE AT MINUTE 34: We then offer 45 minutes of bonus footage that we think you'll find interesting - Recorded in Room 221, Best Western, Syracuse NY Jan 26, 2019 with a bottle of Buffalo Trace.
For Tom, music and hunting are both critically important to him. He talks about:
- NYC's sick music scene
- the great concerts he's attended in small venues
- the impressive list of musicians he's met including Blake Shelton, Randy Houser, Dustin Lynch, and Ronnie Dunn
- His recent quest to get an Uber license
While this bonus footage isn't directly about hunting per se, you'll feel like you're in the hotel with us - close friends, having a few drinks and talking about life. Hope you like this experiment!
Episode 47: Adirondack Ice Fishing for Lake Trout with my father Ivon Waldron We have a special bonus episode this week! My father Ivon Waldron has been ice fishing for over 50 years. He joins me on the ice this week at home in the Adirondacks as we weave some actual ice fishing audio footage into this episode.
Topics covered include:
- the power auger he purchased in 1979 with trapping money - which we still use today
- the custom fishing shanty he built to fit on the back of his '81 Chevy
- why Dad loves lake trout
- an intro to Adirondack limnology & ichthyology
- what constitutes good fishing structure
- Fishing through a Nor'easter in January 1986
- Todd's experience with almost falling through the ice as a kid
- NY baitfish regulations
LINKS: Listen to Todd's Adirondack 2018 deer hunting episode by clicking HERE
Read "A Look Under the Ice: Winter Lake Ecology" by Brendan Wiltse HERE
Episode 46: R3 The Future of Hunting with Samantha Pedder of the Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports The future of hunting, fishing, shooting and North American Conservation is in our hands. There's a lot to learn about how we can most effectively pass this legacy down to the next generation of hunter angler conservationists.
This week, we're thrilled to be talking with Samantha Pedder at the Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports (CAHSS) about the importance of R3 - recruitment, retention and reactivation.
We talk about R3 research, audience segments, state programs, mentorship, the 2018 National R3 Symposium, partnerships, and the R3 Community website which can be found HERE
Related Links and Recommended Reading To listen to East to West Hunting Podcast Episode with Eric Nuse on the Future of Hunting and Fair Chase, click HERE
Why is R3 so important and what's at stake? Read this article by the Georgia Wildlife Federation by clicking HERE
Visit the Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports website HERE
Read The Future of Hunting and Fishing HERE
Backcountry Nutrition - How to personalize your nutrition planning and get the most out of your outdoor adventures With Special Guest Kyle Kamp, founder of Valley to Peak Nutrition (V2P Nutrition) This week our friend Kyle Kamp, Founder of V2P Nutrition, joins us to answer our questions about the fundamentals of backcountry nutrition planning.
Are you someone who plans for months or years for that special western hunt? As Easterners, many of us spend our hard-earned money and time dreaming about those all too rare western hunts. When we finally get there, being in shape and having a solid meal plan that balances weight, fuel, and nutrition to keep us on the mountain is critical.
Kyle Kamp is a registered and licensed Dietitian from Idaho who founded V2P Nutrition to help average people like us fulfill our outdoor dreams through personalized nutrition planning and practical advice.
Kyle walks us through important topics like:
- year round nutrition planning
- personalizing a nutrition plan - creating something that works for you
- transitioning during the weeks leading up to a trip
- meal planning during a trip
- tips for long term success
- caloric fuel and carbohydrate requirements for high intensity mountain hunting - think Goldfish!
- nutrition considerations as hunters go from their 20s and 30s into their 40s and beyond
LINKS Check out V2P Nutrition's website by clicking HERE
Visit the Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel website by clicking HERE
Read Jeff Jones' Backcountry Meal Trials blog Part 1 on our website HERE
We hope you enjoy this 10 minute bonus footage that was recorded in the NY Backcountry Hunters and Anglers booth recently at the New York Sportsman's Show in Syracuse. Tom Hammond and I talk with our good friend Frank DeSantis about his Adirondack deer hunting season and the rich history of Frank's hunting camp near the Silver Lake Wilderness.
Sage Grouse Conservation with Ed Arnett - Chief Scientist at Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Listen this week as TRCP's Chief Scientist Ed Arnett provides an update on sage grouse and explains why all Americans should care about this iconic species and its vast habitat that spans eleven western states.
Ed gives our listeners a comprehensive rundown on what we should know about sage grouse, including the following:
- history of sage grouse conservation
- habitat loss vs. habitat degradation
- lek sites
- Sage Grouse Initiative
- mitigation
- no net loss
- the 2010 'listed but precluded' ruling
- 2015 Obama era planning
- preferred habitat structure
- state, federal and private partnerships
- Current BLM planning changes
RELATED LINKS: This American Land story on sage grouse: http://www.thisamericanland.org/news/sage-advice-for-sage-lands#.XDVfa1xKiUk
NRCS Sage Grouse Initiative: https://www.sagegrouseinitiative.com/about/
Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Sagebrush Initiative: https://www.wafwa.org/initiatives/sagebrush_ecosystem_initiative/
FEE Article on Sage grouse: https://esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1890/1540-9295-13.5.235
FEE article on the political pendulum: https://esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/fee.1982
Listen to East to West Hunting Podcast Episode 16 with TRCP's Whit Fosburgh by clicking HERE
Listen to East to West Hunting Podcast Episode 34: Voluntary Public Access - A Farm Bill Success with TRCP's Alex Maggos and IL landowner Zane Zaubi by clicking HERE
Episode 43: Adirondack Deer Hunting with special guests Pat & Tony Salerno If you're interested in improving your Adirondack big woods hunting, you're going to want to listen to this episode with Pat & Tony Salerno. The Salerno family has a long history of Adirondack deer hunting success and they share some incredible tips with our listeners. They talk about reading buck body language through tracks, trail camera work, understanding topographic maps, hunting aggressively, upcoming seminars, and Adirondack hunting with Gus Congemi of Live the Wild Life TV.
Background: The Salerno Brothers from the Adirondack High Peaks region of northern New York are considered some of the most successful, consistent, aggressive big woods deer hunters in the Eastern US. They hunt public land in some of the most rugged and remote Adirondack backcountry available. Pat Jr. and Tony Salerno have been featured on Live the Wild Life TV with Gus Congemi. They teach seminars and workshops throughout the Northeast to help you shorten your learning curve.
Websites & Links ADK Bucks: To buy one of their Adirondack Bigwoods Buck Hunting DVDs and check out their website click HERE
TopoMaps+ - Get the #1 app recommended by Tony & Pat Salerno Jr. by clicking HERE
Live the Wild Life TV: Check out Gus Congemi's Live the Wild Life TV show on the Pursuit Channel by clicking HERE
Learn about Todd Waldron's 2018 Adirondack big woods buck on the East to West Hunting Podcast Episode 39: Adirondack Deer Hunting on Snowshoes by clicking HERE
BONUS TRAILER - Here's a quick 2 minute rundown for our highly anticipated, upcoming Salerno Brothers Adirondack Bigwoods Deer Hunting Podcast. Pat Jr. and Tony talk about their 2019 hunting plans and look forward to inviting Gus Congemi & Live the Wild Life TV back this year.
Have you ever wondered how to get more creative with your wild food cooking? What's the difference between a satisfactory venison meal and an incredible one? Our good friend Cosmo Genova joins us this week to talk about the art and philosophy of enjoying food and cooking wild game with inspiration. Cosmo is a conservationist, writer, cook, fly fishing guide, videographer, and contributor to online content for Outdoor Life & Hatch Magazine. This is one episode you'll want to catch. Thanks Cosmo!
This week, John Bulmer & John Reyes from Adirondack Mountain Rescue join us to talk about backcountry safety. Adirondack Mountain Rescue is a non-profit organization formed with the purpose of providing a highly trained and equipped resource to aid law enforcement in their tasks of finding and rescuing missing persons. We talk about the importance of navigation skills, redundancy, layering, fire building skills, communication, crampons, mountaineering axes and more.
This week, our good friend Josh Watts from Mississippi joins us to talk about his 2018 Wyoming Pronghorn Antelope hunt. Josh walks us through tag application and selection, hunting logistics, travel, lodging, tactics, weather and rifle & ammunition selection considerations. If you're serious about pulling off a DIY western hunt, then you'll want to put pronghorn antelope on your radar and listen to Josh Watts.
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 eastern United States.
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 episode and it will get you one step closer to fulfilling your western hunting dreams.
Show Notes * Lee MacDonald is a CrossFit Trainer and board member of the Southeast Chapter Backcountry Hunters & Anglers who lives in Covington, LA * Lee explains why he decided to pursue an archery mule deer tag in Wyoming and how he went about doing preliminary research - speaking with biologists and using the OnxMap and GoHunt apps * Summer trad bow shooting leading up to the trip - high angles, high wind, special fletching considerations * Traveling solo from Louisiana to Wyoming * How to break up a 12 day hunt into manage-able windows of hunting time * Dealing with cows and the difference between how elk and mule deer respond to them * Six incredible stalks in open country and what Lee learned from them * CrossFit for hunters and anglers - being in it for the long haul * Hike to Hunt - how to incorporate activity beyond just the hiking with a backpack part of it * BHA Southeast update - Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act and the Pearl River
If you liked this podcast as much as we did and want to improve your mule deer hunting skills, here's the link to Episode 12 with Dusty Coryn - click HERE
East to West Hunting Podcast Episode 37: Colorado Elk & Mule Deer Success 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 thankful and to recognize the special nature of it. Nathan talks about the hunt and lays out his advice for traveling, camping, butchering game and choosing hunting partners. You need to listen to this story.
Show Notes * Nathan discusses traveling from Tennessee to Colorado then hiking into camp - traveling, backpacking, and setting up camp after being awake for 20 hours * Finding a nice bull elk early on opening day * packing out meat, heading back up onto the mountain and finding a nice mule deer buck * His partner Kevin Timm's beautiful mule deer buck * What to include in your pack for butchering elk and mule deer * Choosing the right hunter partner * How to get the best deals on airplane tickets * How to pack checked and carry on baggage * Getting your meat home * How to appreciate the moment when things do come together quickly, knowing that its entirely rare * Nathan's recommended ammunition rounds
To listen to Nathan's earlier East to West Hunting Podcast Episode on Managing Back Pack Weight, click HERE
Take a look at Seek Outside's website which has a full selection of backcountry hunting shelters, backpacks, accessories and more by clicking HERE
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 to popular online platforms like Daily Yonder & Civil Eats. Bryce talks us through the nuts & bolts of how to understand the Farm Bill, along with talking about other important rural land measures like LWCF, the bipartisan nature of the outdoor economy and more. Follow him on Twitter - @OatesBryce
Recent Articles by Bryce Oates Burned Out in 2017, A Rancher Confronts Wildfire - Again click HERE
Potholes, Public Health, Politics: Try Your Hand at County Leadership click HERE
Farm Bill Basics: The Differences Between the House & Senate Versions click HERE
In Farm Country, Grappling with the Taboo of Climate Change click HERE
From a Family of Farmers, Paulette Jordan Hopes to be the Nation's First Native American Governor click* HERE***
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. Rachel is Director of Montana's Office of Outdoor Recreation and Michael is the Commissioner of Vermont Forests, Parks & Recreation.
Along with providing an overview of the importance of the $887 billion outdoor economy nationally, we dive in and talk about the substantial positive impacts it plays in Montana, Vermont & New York. Listen to Rachel and Michael's insights about how outdoor recreation is a win-win for everyone. Its a significant business incubator, a quality of life boon for residents and visitors alike, a boost for land health and stewardship, and a classic partnership between the public and private sectors. Its one of America's largest and most diversified economic sectors...and as Michael says, its "rooted in environmental quality".
We also talk about the Outdoor Retailers' historic Confluence Accords in Denver this summer, diversity in America's outdoor economy and more.
Outdoor Recreation's Confluence Accords Rachel and Michael both attended the historic Outdoor Retailers' Confluence Accords Summit this past summer and were two of eight signatories to this milestone agreement. Read more about by clicking the link HERE
Vermont & Montana Recreation Website Links Visit the website for Vermont Office of Forests, Parks and Recreation - click HERE
Learn more about the Montana Office of Outdoor Recreation - click HERE
Rachel Vandevoort - Director of the Montana Office of Outdoor Recreation
Michael Snyder - VT Commissioner of Forests, Parks & Recreation
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 who is enrolled in Illinois' Recreational Access Program (IRAP) who walks us through his experience and advice as a landowner partner. Thank you Zane and Alex!
Illinois Recreational Access Program Did you know that 95% of Illinois is privately-owned? With a limited amount of public lands, finding a place to hunt can be challenging for new hunters. The Illinois Recreational Access Program (IRAP) has created access to 19,600 acres across 49 counties in the state. It has also worked with participating landowner partners like Zane Zaubi to enhance habitat on over 11,000 acres. VPA-HIP funding through the Farm Bill is critical to providing hunters in states like Illinois with quality places to enjoy the outdoors. Its a win-win for everyone.
Learn more about the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. TRCP is one of North America's most respected conservation organizations. Its a trusted and bipartisan voice for wildlife, habitat and hunters & anglers. Click on their website HERE
To learn more about the importance of public access on private lands, click on TRCP's post HERE
Zane Zaubi - Illinois Recreational Access Program participating landowner with a great buck
TRCP's Alex Maggos with a great IL whitetail buck
East to West Hunting Podcast Episode 33:Adirondack Deer Hunting Update We had 3-6" of snow over the weekend and the Adirondack big woods deer rut is in full swing. Todd's here to give you a 20 minute rundown of how the weekend went in his remote corner of public land. Hunting on crunchy snow, finding deer zones, and more.
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 make a move, you have to make the move. We moved to an entirely different OTC unit. This episode was recorded on Oct 24, 2018 in our Tipi-shelter at 10,000 ft elevation.
Listen to Part 1 of this podcast series by clicking HERE
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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 realize you need to make a big adjustment right out of the gate? How much of an adjustment should you make? Here's how we dealt with it during our recent 2018 Colorado elk hunt after finding our prime hunting spot snowed under with the elk nowhere in sight. Jeff and Todd talk gut punches, bracketing, dialing in, and more..Stay tuned for Part 2 next week.
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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 experience from 2016. We break down our costs to date and discuss various options to help you set a budget for your own DIY public land elk hunting trip.
2016 Elk Hunting Pics [caption id="attachment_1462" align="aligncenter" width="169"] A nice 5x5 'Deadhead'[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_1463" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Heading into the Hermosa Creek Wilderness[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_1464" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Steepest Country We've Ever Hunted[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_1465" align="aligncenter" width="300"] A nice shed antler[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_1466" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Looking for Elk[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_1467" align="aligncenter" width="300"] High Altitude Meadow[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_1468" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Outfitters with horses up on the High Line[/caption]
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 about wild foods and foraging? Here's what you'll learn when you give this a listen:
- Jenna's background growing up in rural Maine & her mom's influence;
- Her lifestyle as a wild food educator and off grid homesteader;
- Get started with foraging wild foods like mushrooms;
- Become comfortable and familiar with one species at a time;
- Build confidence;
- Squirrel hunting & whitetail deer doe tags;
- Omnivory;
- New England BHA's hunting mentorship program;
- Understanding your food's 'food';
- Strawberry & Japanese Knot Weed Pie
Omnivore (/ˈɒmnɪvɔːr/) def. Wikipedia: A consumption classification for animals that have the capability to obtain chemical energy and nutrients from materials originating from plant and animal origin.
Recommended Books: Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms of New England and Eastern Canada: A Photographic Guidebook to Finding and Using Key Species by David Spahr - Click HERE
The Forager's Harvest: A Guide to Identifying, Harvesting, and Preparing Edible Wild Plants by Samuel Thayer - Click HERE
Follow Jenna Rozelle on Instagram & Facebook. If you're in New England, you'll want to sign up for one of her Wild Food Classes.
To go back to the East to West Hunting Home Page, click HERE
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 such as the following which are listed on her SUNY ESF bio page HERE
- Population dynamics, forest ecology and predator-prey interactions of black bears, small to mid-sized mammals, and salamanders
- Impact to the forest from disturbance and nonnative invasives such as Beech Bark Disease
- White-tailed deer demographics, movement, migration, and social behavior
[caption id="attachment_1400" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo Credit - SUNY ESF Adirondack Ecological Center[/caption]
The Adirondack Ecological Center (A.E.C.) is located on SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry's 15,000 acre Huntington Wildlife Forest in the heart of the Adirondack Park. Stacy discusses A.E.C.'s long term research programs in the park and how its applies to hunters & anglers and the general public. We discuss the fascinating connections & relationships between beech nuts, black bears, deer, freshwater jellyfish, and more.
To visit the SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry's Adirondack Ecological Center Website, click HERE
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 building, mentorship, Venison Diplomacy & 'The Gathering', H2E's latest t shirt collaborations and a "Wild First" ethos.
Mahting Putelis - On Building Broad Ranging Outdoor Communities: "If we can coalesce that giant voice, we can effect huge change. If we use Wild First as a baseline, if we say "we are going to protect wild places and wild animals first and then deal with how all that looks after, we can engage a very large part of the voting population. We all love wild places and wild animals. Its very much a baseline, its easy for people to say yes, we should protect these things".
Hunt To Eat Apparel Check out Hunt To Eat's conservation-focused, comfortable t shirt line & apparel by clicking HERE
To purchase H2E Ambassador Todd Waldron's favorite Hunt To Eat t shirt design, Circle of Life, click HERE
Hunting Mentor Apps & Resources Powderhook - A digital hunting mentorship program with over 140,000 users, click HERE
Go Wild - A Fishing, Hunting and Outdoors App - click HERE
Modern Carnivore - check out their website and incredible hunting mentorship program HERE
Outdoor Recreation Industry Did you know that the Outdoor Recreation Industry adds $887 billion per year to the US Economy and represents 2% of total GDP? Read the Bureau of Economic Analysis' report HERE
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 area? If so, then you should give this a listen and then go sign up for Powderhook by clicking HERE Check out the R3 Hunting Mentorship Online Community by clicking HERE To go to the East to West Hunting home page, click HERE