6 Ranch Podcast

Jordan Budd has now been on every type of sheep hunt North America has to offer. Last August, she killed a Dall sheep in Alaska. Dall sheep hunting requires a tremendous amount of mental and physical toughness, and this hunt took that to the extreme. Jordan’s hunt showcased the worst weather her guide had ever seen, resulting in days spent alone in a tent. The terrain was steep and nearly shredded her boots, and the pack out was grueling. But she stuck it out and got the job done. In this episode, Jordan relives her Dall sheep hunt. This story will either help you realize that this type of experience isn’t for you, or make you want a Dall sheep more than ever.

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Jordan's Company, Running Water Media 

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Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) is dedicated to protecting Oregon’s wildlife, habitat, and hunting heritage. As Oregon's largest state centric hunting organization, OHA works closely with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and other groups to protect the interests of hunters and trappers. This week, I'm joined by Amy Patrick, OHA's Policy Director. Amy works tirelessly advocating for Oregon hunters. In this episode, we discuss some of the big issues she's facing, such as IP13, trapping beavers, and wolves, that have the most potential to impact Oregon hunters.

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A lot of people romanticize the idea of becoming a SEAL— they don't know what it takes to get there. It's years of training before you're even operational. Payden Armstrong is one of the few people who's lived through that experience. As a former SEAL himself, Payden walks me through what it took to join SEAL Team 3, as well as some of his deployments. Now Payden is a co-founder of the companies Norden Knives and Norden Outdoors. We discuss gear and how to innovate a tool that's been used for thousands of years.

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Norden Outdoors
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Andrei Stsiapanau's story is absolutely incredible. He was born and raised in Belarus, which was a part of the Soviet Union at the time.  As a child, Andrei lived just 70 miles as the crow flies  from the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, and was only 2 when the worst nuclear disaster in history, both in cost and casualties, struck. At the age of 7, he watched the fall of the Soviet Union. All through elementary and middle school, Andrei had to wear a device that measured and monitored his internal body radiation. Now, living the American Dream here in the states as an electrical engineer and contractor,  his life and access to hunting looks very different than it once did. A lot of people have been asking me to share my opinion on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and at this point in time, I feel like I don't yet know enough to say. So, I wanted to have Andrei on the show to share his life experiences and feelings about what's happening right now. To give us all a little more context and insight into the places and people that are living through this war. 

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It's the 100th episode of the 6 Ranch Podcast, and to celebrate, I wanted to bring you some of my favorite moments and interviews from the past couple of years. Thank you to everyone who has listened, subscribed, and shared the show with a friend. It's been incredible watching this thing grow and I can't wait to see where the 6 Ranch Podcast takes me next.

Interviews:

1. Kevin Rogers - Veterinarian and Raccoon Trapper

2. Brad Leone - Professional Chef, Hunter

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• Watch Brad's Show - It's Alive!
• Check Out Brad's New Cookbook - Field Notes for Food Adventure: Recipes and Stories from the Woods to the Ocean

3. Grandma Janie - Author, Rancher, Gardener, Champion Pie Maker

• Order Janie's Book - Four Lines a Day - The Life and Times of an Imnaha Ranch Woman

4. Bam Marshall - USMC Veteran, Founder and President of Wishes for Warriors, Sig Elite Hunter, Outfitter, Best Friend

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• Wishes for Warriors 

5. Corey Jacobsen - Founder and Educator for Elk 101, World Champion Elk Caller

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• Elk101.com
• Elk 101 on YouTube

6. Jordan Budd - Outfitter, Videographer, Podcast Host, Rokslide Gear Expert, All-around Badass

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• Running Water Media 
• Rokcast Podcast

7. Python Cowboy - Professional Hunter & Wildlife Consultant, Owner of Martin County Trapping & Wildlife Rescue

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• pythoncowboy.com
• Watch Mike's record-breaking python hunt

8. Heston Russell - Aussie Special Forces Veteran, Founder of Veteran Support Force, Politician, Podcast Host

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• Hestonrussell.com
• Veterans Support Force
• Australian Values Party
• Listen to Heston Russell's Podcast

Dr. Brian Tallerico has been a practicing orthopedic surgeon for the past 20 years. He also served as a surgeon in the Navy and has seen his fair share of medical trauma. Brian has spent the past 15-20 years hunting international game, often in rugged, hostile environments. So often, hunters will spend money and time on equipment and training to up their game, but they don't put enough value on buying a proper med kit and knowing how to use it. Brain wants hunters and outdoorsman to be prepared for any medical emergency with a good kit and some knowledge, so that they can save their hunt from ending early, or, more importantly, save a life. That's why he created Safari Medic, a company that sells med kits tailored to fit your personal needs and environments. If you're going to go on a hunt of a lifetime, don't let it end early if you can help it. 

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These are conversations from the 2022 Western Hunt Expo held in Salt Lake City, Utah. Enjoy.

Andy Moeckel  -  The Flip Flop Guy

Rob Gearing  -  Spartan Precision Equipment

Bam's Dad
Christie's Blacktail Hunt

Dark Energy

Lydia Smith
Lydia's Art

Pope and Young

Long Range Only

Eastman's Hunting Journal
Beyond the Grid TV

Kristy Titus

Patrick Hanley - Sig Sauer
Sig Sauer Hunting

The Draw
Questions? Call Casey Kuehnlenz: 575-222-1234

NRL Hunter

Colorado School of Trades
Questions? Call Eugene Baker: 720-376-6668
[email protected]

Rokslide

R&K Hunting

Guy Eastman and Brandon Mason

The Draw on Texas

Garmin

The Mountain Project
YouTube

Michael Batease -  Elk Calling Academy

Derek Olthuis and Blue Halo
Video: Turbo Giants

Kifaru

Bam Bam
Wishes For Warriors

Tactacam

Kate Small  -  Foundation for Wildlife Management

Donnie Drake - Elk 101

Ben Winner - Tier 1 Kinetics

Hunts for the Brave
Question? Email: [email protected]

Kevan Miller

Bradley Adam Brooks - Argali

Seth Berglee
Norden Knives
Norden Outdoors

Bakcou

Guy Duplantier - Western Contours

On September 21st, 2021, Sam Kezar and his friend were attacked by a grizzly bear while out elk hunting. This is a story that has never been shared with the public. Sam is not telling it now for glory or attention, but because his story might be enough to save someone else's life someday. The actions that Sam took before going out on this hunt, and the actions that he and his friend took while the bear was charging, saved them both. Grizzly bears are not to be underestimated, and if you're going to go out in bear country, you need to be prepared. 

Born and raised in Ireland, Will O'Meara wears many hats. He's a former Special Operations Officer, and currently, a hunting guide, journalist, and product developer for Spartan Precision Equipment. In this episode, we discuss our time in the military, and the leadership principles learned during that period that translate to hunting. Will also teaches me all about the species he pursues in Ireland, the Irish terrain, and what kind of gear he uses to hunt in perpetually wet environment. 

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Kevin Harlander and I have been friends for a decade. When we first met, I was guiding, and he was working in marketing at our local brewery. We both had a passion for hunting but the idea of being a professional in the hunting industry hadn't quite taken hold yet. Now, Kevin is deep in that industry. He's the Director of Community for First Lite Hunting Apparel. He's the guy that finds and works with the hunting experts on the First Lite Pro Team. If you've ever wanted to be a professional hunter and have a driving passion for the pursuit of game, Kevin has some really great advice on how to get there. 
 
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Kevin's Email: [email protected]

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