6 Ranch Podcast

This week, I'm joined by NHL players, Brad Marchand and Kevan Miller, of the Boston Bruins. Brad and Kevan have been teammates for the past 8 years and have recently stared their own outdoor gear and outfitting business, March and Mill Co. Kevan and Brad both see hunting as a way of life and an opportunity to connect with others. We had a good time discussing the skills and lessons that hockey can bring to hunting, from Newfoundland, Canada to Boston, Massachusetts.

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Brad Marchand
Kevan Miller
March and Mill Co
March and Mill Outfitters

Websites
March and Mill Co
Book a Hunt

The Eastman family has been been dominating the western hunting media for the past three generations. From hunting books to TV shows, Eastmans' Publishing  Inc. is the number one source for stories of ethical 100% fair chase hunters. Today, I'm joined by Ike Eastman, President of Eastmans' Publishing and co-host of Eastmans' Hunting TV, as we discuss Imperiled, his upcoming documentary on mule deer. Ike teamed up with the Wyoming Migration Initiative to teach people about the greatest mule deer migration on the planet. This documentary will explore the decline in Wyoming's mule deer population over the past 60 years, and what we can do to improve those numbers. Spoiler Alert: you can help mule deer a lot by doing very little.

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Ike Eastman
Eastmans' Hunting Journal

Other Links
Wyoming Migration Initiative

Eastmans' Publishing

Watch Imperiled - A Mule Deer Migration Film 

Waterfowl season is in full swing, and today I'm joined by waterfowl expert, Eric Strand. Eric fell in love with the sport at 15, and has been perfecting his techniques ever since. He is a waterfowl guide, owns a decoy business (Decoy Dancer), and is developing his own calls with Born and Raised Outdoors. Eric is also a 6-time state champion duck caller and placed 3rd in the World Goose Calling Championship. He is hands down the best duck caller I've ever heard, and I'm really looking forward to hunting with him again this season. Wether you're trying to up your duck hunting game, or are just getting into the sport, Eric has some great advice for any waterfowl hunter.

Eric Strand on Instagram

Book a waterfowl trip with Eric

Decoy Dancer

Born and Raised Outdoors

Today is Veteran's Day, and I had the honor of sitting down after a bull elk hunt with adjunct instructor for Sig Academy and fellow veteran, Andrew Bottrell. Andrew served in the Navy's EOD unit, and is now a triple amputee. His attitude and resilience is an inspiration.  Andrew has learned to focus on what he can do, and not what he can't do. That philosophy has driven him to be the best hunter he can be, and on the first day of our elk hunt, he got it done.

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Andrew Bottrell
Sig Sauer Hunting

Watch a video of our hunt

Episode recorded on August 12th, 2020

When it come to gear, military grade doesn't necessarily mean good. It just means good enough. Alan Kidner, an Australian veteran and bow hunter, has had his fair share of experience dealing with subpar equipment. That's why he and his wife, Karen, started their own outfighting business, Pathfinder Outdoors. At Pathfinder Outdoors, Al and Karen only sell gear they know they can trust. Join us this week as Al and I discuss our respective time in the military and our shared love of hunting.

Pathfinder Outdoors on Instagram

Websites
Pathfinder Outdoors
Australian Warfighter Coffee

With the election just 9 days away, I think it's important to be able to recognize the good and bad leadership traits in the people we might be voting for. There are 14 leadership traits and 11 leadership principles of the United States Marine Corps. Here to shed some light on these values, is the very man who trained me to be a leader, former marine, Major Mark Wlaschin. Mark is an extraordinary teacher who has always set the example and taken responsibility for himself and his troops. From CEOs, to local elected officials, to the coach of your kid's soccer team, these leadership lessons can benefit us all. 

Mark on Instagram

This week, I'm once again joined by hunting guide and videographer, Jordan Budd, as we wrap up the final chapter from Kodiak, Alaska. In this episode, Jordan and I discuss the differences between guiding and hunting. As guides, we help people achieve success in whatever way they define it, and that can mean vastly different things to different people. It's a fun and rewarding job, but there's a lot more to it than people might think. Join us for an inside look at being a guide.

Jordan's Businesses and Instagram  

Ever wanted advice from the best shooter on the planet? Well, here's your opportunity. On part 2 of our Kodiak series, I am once again joined by pro shooter, Daniel Horner, and hunting guide, Jordan Budd. Daniel has been a competitive shooter since he was twelve years old, winning multiple national and world titles. In this episode, Daniel shares his expertise on proper shooting practice and execution, and how his skills as a sniper translate to successfully harvesting game. 

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Daniel Horner
Jordan Budd

Coming to you this week from Kodiak, Alaska, I am joined by Sig Sauer pro shooter and hunter, Daniel Horner, hunting guide and videographer, Jordan Budd, and Sig Sauer's rifle and ammo product manager, Patrick Hanely. These folks are truly the best of the best with great advice and wisdom to share. We cover backpack hunting, wolves vs coyotes, safety in bear country, the development of the new Sig Cross Rifle, and how to mentally and physically prepare for your toughest hunt.

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Daniel Horner
Jordan Budd
Sig Sauer Hunting

sigsauer.com

What lessons can modern hunters implement from ancient people? What practices have been forgotten? This week, I am joined by Devin Pettigrew, an archeologist who studies the tools and tactics used by ancient hunters. We cover traditional archery, steel vs stone broadheads, and the atlatl, an ancient dart throwing weapon that is still used by traditional hunters today.

Devin on Instagram

Devin's website all about the atlatl