Hunt Talk Radio

By Randy Newberg

Sports & Recreation Outdoor

What's Hunt Talk Radio about?

Hunt Talk Radio, Randy Newberg Unfiltered is a podcast covering hunting politics, public lands, and conservation topics; even a few things you didn’t need to know. The best hunters you’ve never heard of join Randy to answer questions from the Hunt Talk web forum, share ideas, reveal tactics, and give perspectives unique to public land hunting.

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Starting A Hunting Business...

09.23.2021

In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy has Charlie and Corey from Steelhead Outdoors. Topics covered include starting a hunting business as a dream, more work and less hunting, solving problems, building a better gun safe, what is ...

Hunt Talk Radio episodes:

09.23.2021 Starting A Hunting Business From Scratch In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy has Charlie and Corey from Steelhead Outdoors. Topics covered include starting a hunting business as a dream, more work and less hunting, solving problems, building a better gun safe, what is ...
09.09.2021 Future of Fresh Tracks and Randy Newberg Platforms In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Matthew, Marcus, and RJ as they talk about the new distribution platform they are launching in response to request from followers. Topics include paying for content with time ...
09.02.2021 Building A Company For Hunters - The goHUNT Story In this episode (166) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Lorenzo and Chris, co-founders of goHUNT. Topics include the goHUNT story, how it started and where they are going, focus on hunter needs, creating more value at ...
08.28.2021 Citizen Conservation - The Value of Volunteers In this episode (166) Randy talks with Lee McDonald of the Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance. Topics covered include all things mountain goats, how citizens can contribute to science and conservation, the value of volunteers, funding constraints for agencies, advocating for ...
08.05.2021 Arizona Wild Sheep, Water & Drought In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy talks about long-term drought impacts and Arizona's wild sheep with Brad Remfrey of the Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society. Topics covered include drought, hauling water, volunteerism is key, loss of surface ...
07.30.2021 Hearing Loss for Hunters and Shooters In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, our guest is Dr. Weston Adkins, doctor of audiology at the Mayo Clinic, who also is a hunter and shooter. Topics covered include all items related to hearing loss, prevention, exposure to ...
07.16.2021 EP163: Juniper Management is Wildlife Conservation In this episode (163) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy shares the mic with Dr. Tim Deboodt and Dylan Kruse, experts in juniper management and emerging markets for juniper as a commercial wood product. Juniper is a native tree that ...
07.08.2021 EP 162: Hunt Talk with Olympic Biathletes In this episode (162) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy shares the mic with longtime friends Lanny and Tracy Barnes, US Olympians in the biathlon and competitive shooters. Topics covered include hunting as a life skill for elite competition sports, ...
06.25.2021 EP 161: If You Hook 'Em, You Cook 'Em - with Hank Shaw In this Episode (161) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Hank Shaw returns to share his ideas on cooking, fish, and fishing. He talks about his new book, his fishing childhood, regional biases against great tasting fish, how all fish are ...
06.20.2021 Bonus: Remaining Tag Options To Hunt This Year In this bonus episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy talks remaining tag options with Brady Miller of goHUNT.com. Topics covered include over-the-counter options for all species, returned tag options, left-over options, and an explanation of how these options work ...
06.11.2021 EP 160: Catching Up With Clay Hayes In this Episode (160) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy catches up with past guest, Clay Hayes. Topics covered include Clay's appearance on Season 8 of the reality TV show ALONE. Also covered are building your own bow, getting as ...
06.02.2021 EP 159: Updates and a Call for Topics & Guests In this shortened episode (159) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio Randy goes solo and gives some updates on podcast delays, makes a call for topics and guests to augment his own topic ideas, explains why policy and politics is a ...
05.07.2021 EP 158: Andrew McKean on Access, Politics, and R3 In this Episode (158) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy shares the mic with Andrew McKean. Andrew's background as with Outdoor Life and his many years as a volunteer give a unique perspective to discuss the issues of our time. ...
04.28.2021 EP 157: 2021 Hunting Policy/Politics with Experts In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy shares the mic with Dave Willms and Nephi Cole, both avid elk hunters and former policy advisors for Wyoming Governor Matt Meade. Topics covered include how the game works, an insider's ...
03.31.2021 Bonus - Colorado Elk & Deer 2021 In this Bonus episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy gives the 2021 update on applying for deer and elk in Colorado. Topics covered include deadlines, preference point system, over-the-counter tags, excellent dates for 2021 deer hunting, likely point creep, ...
03.17.2021 EP156: Hunters As Political Advocates In this episode (156) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy and Marcus are ice fishing, mostly fishing for answers to how hunters can better understand the political process and increase their advocacy. Topics covered include trends in hunting becoming political, ...
03.02.2021 EP 155: Steven Drake, Adventure Hunter & Photographer In this episode (155) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Steven Drake, passionate hunter and adventure photographer. Topics covered include making your passion your business, hunting for adventure, avalanche mountain goats, photography through a different lens, avoiding ...
02.26.2021 Bonus - 2021 Utah Application Primeer In this bonus episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy give the highlights of the Utah application process prior to the March 4, 2021 deadline. Topics covered include deadlines, how the system works, fees, upfront costs, and what species are ...
02.14.2021 EP 154: Hunting Politics Primer - Montana SB 143 In this episode (154) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio Randy shares the mic with Mac Minard, Executive Director of the Montana Outfitter and Guides Association. The discussion revolves around MT Senate Bill 143 that would take 39% of the non-resident ...
02.12.2021 EP 153: Inglorious Glory Tags (elk) In this episode (153) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy, Marcus, and Michael talk about Michael's Idaho elk hunt in a hard-to-draw unit. In addition to that hunt, a season recap is provided, explaining how to make a story from ...
02.05.2021 Bonus - Hunt Arizona This Year In this bonus episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Brandon Evans, Head of Research at goHUNT to discuss Arizona, how draw odds are calculated in complicated states like Arizona, the AZ system, using your choices, strategies, ...
01.29.2021 EP 152: Migrations - Path To Conservation Success In this Episode (152) of Leupold's Hunt Talk radio, Randy hosts Dr. Matt Kauffman and Greg Nickerson of the Wyoming Migration Initiative. Topics covered include migrations, emerging science, landscape challenges, new technology for wildlife tracking, prioritizing wildlife corridors, making science ...
01.25.2021 EP 151: Point Creeps Talk About Point Creep In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy share the mic with Brady and Trail from goHUNT.com. The topic starts with "point creep," where point creep comes from, and what to expect in the coming years. Other topics include ...
01.16.2021 EP 150 - Mother Nature the Wildlife Manager In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy shares a mic with seasonal guests Jim Heffelfinger and Johnathan O'Dell. As scientists and biologists, they manage wildlife at the mercy of Mother Nature. Topics covered include drought impacts, disease impacts ...
12.28.2020 Bonus: Draw A Wyoming Elk Tag in 2021 In this bonus episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy covers all the details needed to understand the Wyoming elk tag application system for non-residents in 2021. Topics covered include deadlines, how the system works, Special versus Regular draw, how ...
12.21.2020 EP 149: Politics of Guns & Public Lands with Hal Herring In this episode (149) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy goes a bit unfiltered as he shares a COVID recovery day talking to Hal Herring about many issues of politics, conservation, easements, guns, nationalized elections, loss of local media outlets, ...
12.14.2020 EP 148: Coues, Quail & Question In this episode (148) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy and Marcus give a recap of their week in Arizona chasing Coues deer and Gamble's quail. Topics covered include warm climate hunting, opportunity hunts, being too selective, trusting your gut, ...
12.07.2020 Bonus: Hunt Alaska in 2021; Here's How In this bonus episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy gives a brief overview of how to hunt Alaska in 2021. Topics covered include the draw system, species available, costs, deadlines, quirks and rules to use for your advantage. Alaska ...
11.28.2020 EP 147: Your 2021 Hunts - Tags & Applications In this Episode (147) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy gives his overview of the 2021 tag application season starting with Alaska. Every year dreams of special places or species becomes reality when a prepared and informed hunter draws a ...
10.27.2020 EP 146: Mid-season Updates, Mistakes, and Oversights In this Episode (146) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio Randy and Marcus give a mid-season update. Topics covered include updates on Alaska moose and caribou, Wyoming deer, Colorado elk, Idaho elk, New Mexico elk, mistakes we've made, oversights, how to ...
10.05.2020 Bonus EP: Stamp It Forward for Conservation - Duck Stamps In this short Bonus Episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio Randy, returns to discuss "Stamp It Forward," a creative conservation idea put together by Sam and Josh Soholt. Topics covered include what Duck Stamps pay for, the history of the ...
09.28.2020 EP 145: Wildlife, Property Rights, and Conservation In this Episode (145) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy shares the mic with Brian Yablonski, CEO of Property and Environment Research Center (PERC), the leading voices in Free Market Environmentalism. Topics covered include wildlife migrations and conserving those corridors, ...
09.15.2020 EP 144: Eyes of a Hunter with Doctor Tom Sather In this Episode (144) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy shares a mic with long-time friend, hunter, conservation volunteer, and optometrist, Dr. Tom Sather. Topics include all things vision-related to hunting and shooting, age and the eyes, eye disease, surgery ...
08.31.2020 EP 143: Foot Doc Talks Boots, Blisters & Bulls In this Episode (142) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy shares a mic with long-time hunting friend and his foot doctor, Bill Wilshire. Topics covered include foot myths, prepping your feet, boot fit, blisters, how much abuse your feet take, ...
08.21.2020 EP142: New Hunters from Unexpected Places In this Episode (142) Randy shares a mic with Arlando Chiles, founder of Campfire Evolution. Topics covered include what events bring new hunters to the fold, what can be learned from new hunter experiences, challenges for urban-based hunters, becoming a ...
08.10.2020 EP 141: Backcountry Triage with Tyr Symank In this Episode (141) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy shares the mic with Tyr Symank, a Green Beret who specialized in triage field medicine for special forces. Topics covered include amputation in a mud hut, chronic dehydration, blood carries ...
08.03.2020 EP 140: Trapping - My First Outdoor Pursuit In this episode (140) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy shares the mic with long-time friend and Canadian trapper, Richard Mellon. In addition to be a world-class trapper, Rich has an amazing sense of humor. Rich and his wife, Sandi, ...
07.27.2020 EP 139: Elk Hunter's Knives - My Three Years With Gerber In Episode 139 of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy talks with Karrson Koivisto of Gerber about the three years they spent building a set of elk hunting knives, specifically designed for elk hunters. Topics covered include elk hunters need elk ...
07.20.2020 EP 138: Death by Dysentery - New Mexico Elk Hunting Tragedy In this Episode (138) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is coerced by his crew to tell the New Mexico elk hunting story where a big bowl of 5-Alarm Chili almost ends his hunting career. A classic hunting story; camera ...
06.29.2020 EP137: Nosler - A Hunting Family Legacy In this episode (137) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy shares the mic with John Nosler, CEO of the famed Nosler family business that revolutionized big game bullets with the 1948 Nosler Partition. Topics covered include how the business started, ...
06.24.2020 Bonus EP - Point Creep and OTC Elk Options In the Bonus Episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio Randy gives suggestions of over-the-counter (OTC) elk hunting options that are available after the drawings are done. Colorado, Oregon, and Utah are explained in detail. Point creep, preference point systems, and ...
06.15.2020 EP 136: Sustainable Wild Seafood - A New Market In this episode (136) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy discusses sustainable wild seafood harvest with Jon Wanderaas of the Wild Alaska Seafood Box. Jon's wild seafood industry experience formed a business to connect small fisherman and select processors directly ...
06.03.2020 EP 135: Writing, Speaking, Promoting Public Lands In this Episode (135) Randy shares the mic with Mark Kenyon, author of "That Wild Country" and host of the Wired to Hunt Podcast. Mark is a previous guest, known for his writing and advocacy of public lands. Topics include ...
05.29.2020 Bonus: Hunt Idaho in 2020, Here's How In this bonus episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy gives a quick summary of applying for elk, deer, and antelope controlled hunts in Idaho. The deadline is June 5th, 2020, so don't delay. Topics covered include deadlines, fees, how ...
05.25.2020 EP:134 - Tracking, Bloodtrailing & Learning In this Episode (134) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy invites Damon Bungard to talk more about blood tracking dogs. Topics covered include an overview of blood trailing laws, learning from each trail, autopsies, notes on lost animals, bubbles in ...
05.18.2020 EP 133: Conservation In The Post-COVID World In this Episode (133) Randy shares the mic with Gray Thornton & Keith Balfourd of the Wild Sheep Foundation to talk about how our conservation models will be impacted by the recent Corona Virus pandemic. Topics covered include impacts on ...
05.11.2020 EP 132: Float Hunting with Alpacka Raft In this episode (132) of Leupold Hunt Talk Radio, Randy shares the mic with Thor Tingey of Alpacka Raft. Topics covered include the history of packrafts, adventure travel, solving problems with invention, seeking wild landscapes, ptarmigan passion, Dall sheep stories, ...
05.02.2020 EP 131: Science & Tech - Hunting Clothing at Sitka In this Episode (131) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio Randy invites John Barlow of Sitka Gear to do a remote podcast about new Sitka Gear, the technology and science behind their innovations, testing new products, balancing costs, weight v. performance, ...
04.24.2020 EP130: Finding Better Candidates - Primary Elections In this episode (130) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy shares a mic with two statewide primary election candidates. We all have voted for the lesser of two bad choices. How to engage in the Primary Election to improve the ...
04.22.2020 Bonus Episode - Hunt Nevada in 2020 In this bonus episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy gives a quick non-resident overview of Nevada. Topics covered include deadlines, draw dates, point system, costs, how the draw works for non-residents, strategies to increase your odds, species available, rules ...

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Hunt Talk Radio

What's Hunt Talk Radio about?

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Hunt Talk Radio episodes:

Starting A Hunting Business From Scratch

Future of Fresh Tracks and Randy Newberg Platforms

Building A Company For Hunters - The goHUNT Story

Citizen Conservation - The Value of Volunteers

Arizona Wild Sheep, Water & Drought

Hearing Loss for Hunters and Shooters

EP163: Juniper Management is Wildlife Conservation

EP 162: Hunt Talk with Olympic Biathletes

EP 161: If You Hook 'Em, You Cook 'Em - with Hank Shaw

Bonus: Remaining Tag Options To Hunt This Year

EP 160: Catching Up With Clay Hayes

EP 159: Updates and a Call for Topics & Guests

EP 158: Andrew McKean on Access, Politics, and R3

EP 157: 2021 Hunting Policy/Politics with Experts

Bonus - Colorado Elk & Deer 2021

EP156: Hunters As Political Advocates

EP 155: Steven Drake, Adventure Hunter & Photographer

Bonus - 2021 Utah Application Primeer

EP 154: Hunting Politics Primer - Montana SB 143

EP 153: Inglorious Glory Tags (elk)

Bonus - Hunt Arizona This Year

EP 152: Migrations - Path To Conservation Success

EP 151: Point Creeps Talk About Point Creep

EP 150 - Mother Nature the Wildlife Manager

Bonus: Draw A Wyoming Elk Tag in 2021

EP 149: Politics of Guns & Public Lands with Hal Herring

EP 148: Coues, Quail & Question

Bonus: Hunt Alaska in 2021; Here's How

EP 147: Your 2021 Hunts - Tags & Applications

EP 146: Mid-season Updates, Mistakes, and Oversights

Bonus EP: Stamp It Forward for Conservation - Duck Stamps

EP 145: Wildlife, Property Rights, and Conservation

EP 144: Eyes of a Hunter with Doctor Tom Sather

EP 143: Foot Doc Talks Boots, Blisters & Bulls

EP142: New Hunters from Unexpected Places

EP 141: Backcountry Triage with Tyr Symank

EP 140: Trapping - My First Outdoor Pursuit

EP 139: Elk Hunter's Knives - My Three Years With Gerber

EP 138: Death by Dysentery - New Mexico Elk Hunting Tragedy

EP137: Nosler - A Hunting Family Legacy

Bonus EP - Point Creep and OTC Elk Options

EP 136: Sustainable Wild Seafood - A New Market

EP 135: Writing, Speaking, Promoting Public Lands

Bonus: Hunt Idaho in 2020, Here's How

EP:134 - Tracking, Bloodtrailing & Learning

EP 133: Conservation In The Post-COVID World

EP 132: Float Hunting with Alpacka Raft

EP 131: Science & Tech - Hunting Clothing at Sitka

EP130: Finding Better Candidates - Primary Elections

Bonus Episode - Hunt Nevada in 2020

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