After days of freezing sits, long hours in the stand, and barely any movement, it all came down to a single moment. One opportunity. One shot. The kind of chance every whitetail hunter waits all season for—and sometimes only gets once.

What happened next is the reality of hunting mature bucks. Even when everything finally comes together, it only takes one small mistake to change the outcome. This episode breaks down the full story, from the grind of the hunt to the split-second decision that made all the difference.

We taught the world how to hunt… but did it come with a cost? In this episode, we sit down and have an honest conversation about how hunting has evolved over the last decade—and how things like social media, technology, and online education have completely reshaped the landscape. On one hand, it’s never been easier to get into hunting.

On the other, it’s never felt more competitive. We talk about losing spots, gaining opportunity, and the tension between growing the sport and protecting what made it special in the first place.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Is hunting getting better, worse, or just different?

• How social media changed hunting forever

• The explosion of public land hunting

• Digital tools like maps and scouting apps

• The shift from tradition to online learning

• Ethics vs entertainment in hunting content

• The pressure of filming hunts

• Out-of-state hunting and tag demand

• Predator populations and wildlife management

• How hunters can protect the future of the sport

We were in elk… like really in elk—and still couldn’t seal the deal. This episode of the Addicted Hunting Podcast is a rollercoaster of close calls, tough decisions, and straight-up hunting frustration. From a herd of 27 elk to bulls screaming just out of reach, we had opportunity after opportunity… and couldn’t capitalize.

If you’ve ever had a hunt where everything should’ve come together but didn’t, this is that story. We break down what went wrong, what we learned, and why sometimes the hardest part of hunting isn’t finding animals—it’s making the right call when it matters most.

In this episode:

• In-season elk hunt recap (Washington)

• Getting within 70 yards of elk

•The decision that changed everything

• Bulls bugling and disappearing

• Missed opportunities and hard lessons

• Shot placement, distance, and ethics

• Hunting pressure and changing elk behavior

• “Expect the unexpected” moments

The 2025 hunting season didn’t exactly start the way we hoped… we got completely skunked in the draw. No tags, no luck, nothing. But instead of sitting the season out, we decided to go all-in and build a plan that turned into what might be our most ambitious hunting season yet.

In this episode of the Addicted Hunting Podcast, we break down everything we’ve got coming—from Washington muzzleloader elk camp to mule deer, antelope, and an insane Ohio whitetail hunt on one of the wildest properties we’ve ever seen. We also swap some real hunting stories, including close calls, missed opportunities, and lessons learned the hard way. If you’ve ever had to pivot after a bad draw, this one’s for you.

In this episode:

• Getting skunked in the Washington tag draw

• How we pivoted and built a full hunting season

• Multi-season tags and maximizing opportunity

• Muzzleloader elk hunting plans and strategies

• Elk camp with the crew and hunting private timber land

• Mule deer hunting goals and target bucks

• Antelope hunting plans and preparation

• Ohio whitetail hunt and historic hunting property

• Shot placement, tracking, and hard lessons learned

• Why hunting with friends is what it’s all about

We almost went head on with a drunk driver on the way to go predator hunting… and it happened fast. That was just the start of a 2024 season full of close calls, missed shots, and hard lessons in the field.

Episode 2 of the Addicted Hunting Podcast dives into our full hunting season, covering the highs, the lows, and the reality of what it actually takes to find success.We kick things off with a predator hunting trip that nearly went sideways in a split second. A moment that puts everything into perspective before the hunt even begins.

From there, we get into:

Predator hunting and calling coyotes

Spring turkey struggles and what finally worked

Archery elk hunting in Idaho and the challenges that come with it

Tracking and recovering elk and the reality behind tough situations

Mule deer and blacktail seasons, including missed opportunities

Upland bird hunting and why it’s one of the most underrated hunts

Ohio whitetail hunting and first time experiences in the rut

This episode is about real hunting. Not just success, but mistakes, lessons, and the moments you don’t forget. If you’re into coyote hunting, elk hunting, deer hunting, and honest hunting conversations, this one’s for you.

Drop a comment and let us know how your season went.

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Welcome to Episode 1 of the Addicted Hunting Podcast.

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In this episode, we cover:

• How Addicted Hunting got started

• The original podcast and why it ended

• Why we decided to bring it back

• Our backgrounds in hunting

• Favorite species and hunting styles

• Trophy hunting vs hunting for meat

• Shed hunting, predator hunting, and future plans

• What you can expect from future podcast episodes and hunts

Thanks so much for tuning into the Addicted Hunting Podcast! In this episode were talking about pay to play hunting. We're talking about how a lot of Oregon and Washington's lands have gone to permit only. We wanna know your opinion so please make sure to drop it in the comments below. Take and listen and don't forget to subscribe!!

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Thanks so much for tuning into the Addicted Hunting Podcast! In this episode were talking to our good buddies from The Illness Outdoors. These guys have been hunting all around the country and have harvested some impressive animals. We're talking specifically about their New Mexico Elk Hunt in 2018, so take and listen and don't forget to subscribe!!

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Thanks so much for tuning into episode #9 of the Addicted Hunting Podcast. In this episode we're talking shed hunting. Stories about the deer shed hunting, elk shed hunting, tips, tricks & more! Marlin LeFever, Andrew Thompson, Shaun Keller, & Josh Handy join us this week. Please subscribe, comment, and share! 

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Thanks so much for tuning into episode #8 of the Addicted Hunting Podcast. In this episode we're talking about late season deer hunting. Stories about the deer hunting this year, tips and tricks for in the field, and so much more! Cliff Salle, Andrew Thompson, Shaun Keller, Phil Rudat, and Tim Todd join us this week. Please subscribe, comment, and share! 

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