6 Ranch Podcast

One year ago, I recorded the first ever episode of the 6 Ranch Podcast on the wild and scenic  Snake River with Bruce Wassom, founder of Rogue Jet Boatworks. It seems only fitting that I chat with Bruce a year later after running jets up the Salmon through the Frank Church Wilderness. And this time we're also joined by Bruce's good friend, Pat Juhl. Pat's passion is mule deer, having served both as the CEO and chairman of the board of the National Mule Deer Foundation. Bruce and Pat have hunted all over the world together, their most memorable expedition being a hunting trip to the communist Soviet Union just before the fall of the USSR in the early 90s.

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True Pearce wears many hats. He's a practicing attorney, the editor of Guns America and Hunt 365, a competitive shooter, firearms instructor, Cabela’s Pro Staff,  and avid hunter. He’s a sponsored 3 gun shooter but has also competed in other disciplines including long range F Class, USPSA, and IDPA. With a new president in office and a national ammo shortage, these are scary times for responsible gun owners and advocates. In this episode, True and I tackle the question of how we can have well informed conversations about guns in this country with people from both sides of the aisle. I couldn't ask for a more knowledgable guy to discuss this with, and I hope our fellow gun advocates take his advice to heart.

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Mountain Goats and Hurricanes by James Nash

Lars Skovlin just got off his first season crab fishing in the Bering Sea aboard the Lady Alaska. If you've ever watched the Deadliest Catch, you know how dangerous this work can be. Sometimes out for 30 days straight, crab fisherman work long, hard hours where it's easy to get in trouble if you're not on your A-game at all times. As a greenhorn, Lars experienced and learned a lot in a short time. From steering the ship in 30 ft swells to baiting pots and sorting crab, he's excited to get back out there this fall.

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Today, I'm joined by the CEO of Nautilus Reels, Kristen Mustad. Nautilus' mission is to make the world’s best fly reel, and through years of persistence and innovation, they have created a truly excellent product. Kristen's family has been in the fishing industry since the 1830's, and his vast knowledge and life experience have lead Nautilus Reels to be the industry standard. In this episode we discuss how Nautilus stands apart, tips for saltwater fly fishing, and the best fishing trips he's ever been on. 

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This week, we're recording from south Texas, fresh off two incredible hunts for axis deer and feral hogs. I'm joined by my hunting guide, Brandon Blanch of El Sapo Guide Service. Brandon's breadth of knowledge is unreal. He guides for an insane amount of species, from trophy Texas whitetails to an array of trophy exotics, covering over 50,000 acres of land. When folks think of Texas hunting, there are a lot of misconceptions and negative feelings. But Brandon does it right. He puts in the work and he gets results. Give this episode a listen, and you'll be booking your trip to Texas soon. 

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Learn more about Silencers with John Hollister of Sig Sauer

Week two of the Sig Sauer Elite Hunter Training Forum has just been incredible. The opportunity to be surrounded by so many talented and dedicated hunters is unreal. My guests on this episode are all experts in their field, but hunt for very different animals. Jake Herak tracks mountain lions and is featured on the History channel's show Mountain Men. Brian Sanders of Oregon Backcountry Outfitting is the best Elk guide in the state. And Mike Kimmel, the Python Cowboy, removes giant invasive snakes and lizards from the swamps of Florida. What do these guys have in common? They're all badasses who run dogs for cats, hogs, and lizards. 

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This week, Bam Marshall and I are recording from the incredible Grey Cliffs Ranch, west of Bozeman Montana, for the Sig Sauer Elite Hunter Training Forum. We're testing new products, honing our skills, and learning from some of the best hunters and shooters in the world. Bam works for Kryptek,  is a Sig elite hunter, a guide, and a USMC veteran. We discuss our favorite hunting tech, the best game meat, innovation in hunting companies, and what it means to serve your country.

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Hunting is an intimidating sport to get into if you're starting from square one. How can you become effective if you don't know anyone who hunts?  Where do you even start? Finn Both grew up in the suburbs of Seattle, and is now a college student at Boise State University. Neither of his parents hunt, but he decided at the age of 11 that he was going to learn. Finn taught himself how to archery and rifle hunt watching youtube videos, reading forums, and listening to podcasts. Many people fall into the trap of "what to learn" instead of "how to learn". Finn is a great example of someone who understands how to learn, practice, and teach others. If you've always wanted to hunt, but don't know where to start, this episode is your motivation.

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When it comes to flying the Eagle Cap Wilderness and Hells Canyon, Joe Spence is a local legend. Joe knew he wanted to be a pilot since he was 5 years old,  and in 1978, he joined the Joseph Flyers Club and started training. Over the course of his career, he has logged about 20,000 flight hours. This man has literally spent over two years of his life in the air. Operating a Cessna 206 and a Piper Cub, Joe has done countless game census flights, trained a lot of pilots, and saved numerous people injured in the backcountry. Flying over mountains and canyons is dangerous business, but there's no one I trust more in a plane than Joe.

Fly with Joe at Spence Air Service out of Joseph or Enterprise, Oregon
(541) 426-3288

No animal in the U.S. has faced as much persecution or been as controversial as the gray wolf. As settlers moved out west and began farming and ranching, they came into direct competition with this predator. By the early 20th century, hunting and government sponsored wolf bounties had brought this animal to near extinction in the lower 48. But that all changed when wolves were reintroduced, first to Yellowstone and Idaho, and then eventually to Oregon. Today, I'm joined by a very special guest and expert on the recent history of wolves in Oregon. A Wallowa County Commissioner, cattle rancher, President Elect of the Oregon Cattleman’s Association, and my dad, Todd Nash. Todd has experienced first hand the carnage that a pack of wolves can wreak on a herd of cattle. Ever since his first confirmed wolf depredation, my dad has worked tirelessly to make sure wolves are managed properly and to give a voice to the ranchers and farmers of Eastern Oregon. 

If you want to talk wolves, contact Todd Nash
541-263-0426
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