Backcountry Dreaming Podcast

When you know someone that manages the string building crew at Vapor Trail Archery and has extensive archery success in the whitetail woods and muley hills of the Dakotas, it's only a matter of time for a friend to knock on your door with an invitation to chase elk further west. This is the story of how Joe came knocking on Ricky Brule's door and how they tackle their elk trip.

- Planning a western hunt

- Choosing a hunting partner

- Choosing a state

- Picking a unit

- Who shoots when?

- E-scouting

- Prep work (shooting, exercise and mental preparation)

Guest Bio:

Ricky Brule lives in Ham Lake, MN and manages Vapor Trail Archery where he uses his astute archery acumen to help grow the business and raise the success bar for bow hunters.

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Life has tried its best to slow Paul down – as you’re grossly aware of from Chapter 1 with him. Hear out what Paul has done to mentor his son with the same mentality, prepping for the life in the wilderness and so much more.

When Paul talks you listen. When he tells you a story, you best be sitting down. This one brings out all the feels in a harrowing, backcountry experience where fatherly and brotherly love take the forefront during a disaster that would cripple anyone. Anyone, that is, aside from Paul, his son and his friend.

This didn’t make the headlines for any site, paper, or station – it should have, though.

Maybe it’s just telling of who Paul is – a badass that flies under the radar, but shouldn’t. It’s why we’re proud to share his story in this first episode of a two part series.

This is truly what Contact Outdoors is all about: to promote wonderful people that add a positive outlook of a backcountry (and hunting) lifestyle and, in turn, inspire others to connect with the outdoors. You have a story to tell as well. We want to hear it.

Topics discussed:

Cody’s first contact with the outdoors

Brian goes to Alaska!

Cody interviews Brian

How these annual Alaska trips got started

Getting in to shape

Daylight in Alaska

Gear!

Connecting with nature

And much, much more!

Read the blog post about Alaska - contactoutdoorsmedia.com/blog/2018/12/19/big-game-big-country

Mentions in this episode:

Beyond The Lens Productions - beyondthelens.tv

First Lite - firstlite.com

Kifaru - kifaru.net

Vortex - vortexoptics.com

Crispi - crispius.com

Schnee’s - schnees.com

Leki - Leki.com

Tyto Knives - tytoknives.com

Garmin - garmin.com

Enlightened Equipment - enlightenedequipment.com

Smith & Wesson - smith-wesson.com

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Topics discussed:

The growth of the show

Spring recaps from Brian, Chad and Joe

Joe’s new dog and his training

Brian details his big lake trout fishing trip

Chad got married!

Chad’s trip to the Boundary Waters

Meal planning for long outdoors trips

How Chad became an outdoors mom

When to not pull the trigger

Cats and dogs

Brian’s eternal packing routine

The meaning of hunting

True and honest self evaluation

And much, much more!

Mentions in this episode:

Nekoda Renken - instagram.com/nekoda

Backpacker’s Pantry - backpackerspantry.com

Heather’s Choice - heatherschoice.com

Mountain House - mountainhouse.com

Read the blog post Brian talks about at the end of the episode - contactoutdoorsmedia.com/blog/2019/6/10/unpredict-ability

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Topics discussed:

Happy Father’s Day!

Tom’s backstory with the outdoors

Duck Feet

Family hunting history

Introducing kids to hunting and fishing

Sharing your hunting dog with your child

The experience of hunting vs the act

Which gun to get for a young hunter

How to put your kids in a position to succeed in the outdoors

Ethics and etiquette of hunting with other people

How to be a good parent and mentor in the outdoors

And much, much more!

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Topics discussed:

Matt Wright’s outdoors origin story

Remembering first Boundary Waters trips

Brian explains how he planned this trip

Fishing

The Canoe Country Slam! (Grand Slam)

Destinations and locations of the trip

Respecting the wilderness and one another

Cooking in the Boundary Waters

Onion Rings and other recipes

How to plan your own trip

And much more!

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Topics discussed:

The Chris Daniels Origin Story

Intro to Mushrooms

Integrating foraging with hunting

Where most mushrooms we eat come from

How to properly cook mushrooms

Gentleman Forager

Forest to Fork

Variations to forage in Minnesota

Medicinal uses

What to look for on the ground

Different types of mushrooms and where to find them

Flora knowledge

Deadly mushrooms

How to tell what mushrooms NOT to eat!

FAQs

And much more!

Referenced in the show:

The Gentleman Forager

Forest to Fork forest-fork.com

Keg and Case Market kegandcase.com

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Topics discussed:

Getting to know Ross

Ross’ hunting origin story

Spring bear hunting

Bear hunting states

Planning a trip

Expecting the unexpected

Maps

Where to look for bears in different seasons

How to judge which bear to hunt

Gear choices

Prince of Wales Island hunt

And much more!

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Topics discussed:

- A brief history of turkey hunting

- Trap and transplant

- The legend of Boss Tom

- Turkey population through the years

- How to get the best line of sight on a turkey

- When you should and shouldn’t call

- How to direct your call

- Levi offers tips on dating

- Decoys and blinds

- How to deal with hens

- Preferred arrows for bow hunting turkeys

- Preparation for the table

- Passing on hunting to the next generation

- And much, much more!

El Halcon Lodge - halconoutfitters.net

The National Wild Turkey Federation - nwtf.org

Project Upland - projectupland.com

Morning Thunder - morningthunderhunt.com

Contact Levi Glines on Instagram @ljglines

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