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#070 - There are a lot of unwritten rules in the woods between hunters and although they aren't formal, I think if we think about some of these situations before we are in them we can avoid a lot of conflict in the woods. Today I'm joined by Ross Melville to discuss some of these. Here are some of the situations we discuss in this episode:

- Meeting other hunters at trail heads
- What to do when you encounter blinds, tree stands, camps, and trail cameras on public land
- How to talk to other hunters in the field

LINKS:

• Video by Martin Chagnovich: "The Pursuit of R2" - https://youtu.be/eRoR03PWE5g 
• Follow up video from Martin: "Clearing the Air" - https://youtu.be/EnbTDi5EU-E 
• Episode 21 - Epic Hunting Adventures w/ Bryce Harrison
• Ross Melville - @high_country_operator

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#069 - Rocky Dettamanti is a super experienced outdoorsman. We talk about his first deer, an awesome archery deer hunt, a bear hunt, and the trail camera debate in Utah. 

Things mentioned in this episode:

Rocky Dettamanti's Instagram: @redbeard_rocky

Trapperman Antlers @trappermanantlers

Shedcrazy YouTube channel

• Pegasus video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac_Nu2NTIN8

Episode with Ben Dettamanti (Shedcrazy) Episode 14

Trail Camera info:

• The Utah Wildlife Board will meet on March 10, 2022 at 9 a.m. to hear additional public comment on trail cams and possible restrictions on their use. The meeting will be held at the Eccles Wildlife Education Center in Farmington, UT and you must attend in person in order to comment.

Klymit Tarp:

• Klymit Roamer

Facebook Marketplace Episode

• Episode 3

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#068 - Coyote calling can have a steep learning curve if you’ve never done it before. This episode covers some basic coyote calling tips to get you started. I’m not an expert coyote hunter, but I have had some success and I have done it quite a bit so I want to pass on some lessons that I’ve learned over the years.

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Gear I use:
Note: (Some of these are Amazon affiliate links which means if you purchase through these links, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you)

Electronic caller I personally use (in my opinion, the best electronic call for the price):

https://amzn.to/3a4GOKT

Chair I use for most of my stands:
https://amzn.to/2tUpvva

Tripod I use for holding my rifle on coyote stands (also can be used for glassing with a bino adapter):
https://amzn.to/2NlX8x3
**This is the newer version than the one I have but it’s basically the same just an improved version. Plus Jim Shockey is in a video talking about it so you know it’s legit 😉

Mojo Critter predator decoy:
https://amzn.to/39ZXnHI

Chair designed for predator hunting. I haven’t personally used these but they are pretty sweet. (This is NOT an affiliate link.)
https://sophuntinggear.com/product/sly-dog-ground-and-pound-chair/

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#067 - The Holidays are coming quick and there's no better time to get the hunter in your life some sweet gifts. Here's a quick breakdown on stuff I think will make a great gift this season.

• Canvas Cutter
  • Episode 53 for deep dive
  • Code “HTW” will save you 10% on anything at canvascutter.com 
  • Founder of Canvas Cutter Seth Larsen was on the show in Episode 11
• Garmin inReach
  • huntthewest.us/garmin
• Exo Mtn Gear K3 Pack
  • https://exomtngear.com/collections/packs
• Tyto 1.1
  • https://tytoknives.com/shop/tyto-11-cerakote 
• Dr. Squatch
  • http://rwrd.io/6bhplyx?c 
  • Favorite scents: Birchwood Breeze, Wood Barrel Bourbon, Pine Tar, Gold Moss, and Cedar Citrus
• MTN OPS
  • I love MTN OPS! Shop through my link to get a reward http://rwrd.io/xs0zfak?s
  • Enduro - cardio enhancement 
  • Ignite - energy/focus
  • Yeti - preworkout
  • Slumber - rest/recovery
  • Performance bars - protein bars
  • Use code "BF30" for 30% off
• Sea to Summit Long Handle spoon
  • https://amzn.to/3kuBYgL 
• Black Diamond Spot headlamp
  • https://amzn.to/30lfXdx
• First Lite Mercury Sock
  • https://www.firstlite.com/products/mercury-sock
• Outdoor Vitals Backpacking Pillow
  • https://outdoorvitals.com/products/pillow
• Hunt the West Merch
  • huntthewest.us/shop
  • code "PODCAST" will save you 15%
• My complete gear list can be found here:
  • huntthewest.us/gear

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#066 - Rifle hunting has been getting neglected on the podcast this year. I've been archery hunting a lot so it's been all archery all season long. But it's October now, and it's time for some rifle hunting stories with my brother. This is a great one from the vault. Enjoy!

Here's a link to the knife that saved the day: https://amzn.to/2TgkAhc

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#065 - Backpacking gear! I've made some changes to my gear this year for backpacking and I want to give you an update. We talk about tents, sleeping pads, food, and hydration in depth in this podcast. All the links are below!

Some of these are affiliate links which means I get a small commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase. If you want to support the show, please use the links. Thanks!

• Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo - https://amzn.to/3idBr1x
• MSR Groundhog Stakes - https://amzn.to/3zMPGjG
•  Hi-Tec Altitude Boots - https://amzn.to/3AR2iYG 
• Leukotape - https://huntthewest.us/leukotape
• First Lite Mercury socks
• Backcountry Fuel Box
• Protein Puck - https://proteinpuck.com
• MTN OPS Ignite 
• MTN OPS Enduro  
• LMNT Drink mix - https://drinkLMNT.com

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#064 - This is the the final story of my 2021 season. It's a crazy story and you're not going to want to miss it. If you haven't listened to episode 63, do that first.

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#063 - I found the biggest buck of my life...you're not going to miss this story. 

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TOPICS and LINKS:

• Tent I borrowed from Ross: Kelty Ashcroft 1
• Tent I will be using in the future: Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo
• Leukotape: huntthewest.us/leukotape
• Vortex Tripod Adapter: https://amzn.to/3l3RIqB
• Frogg Toggs: https://amzn.to/3twLq6w
• Cabelas Space Rain Jacket: https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/cabelas-space-rain-full-zip-jacket-with-4most-dry-plus
• Cabelas Space Rain Pants: https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/cabelas-space-rain-pants-with-4most-dry-plus

Water filtering stuff: complete episode on water filtering Episode 34

• Sawyer Squeeze:  https://amzn.to/3gUADLW
• Sawyer Fast Fill adapter:  https://amzn.to/3j20Cmo
• Platypus Hoser 3L:   https://amzn.to/2C7LhAc

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#062 - It takes true grit and determination to make it solo backpack hunting for mule deer. That's what Ross did on his hunt and he gives us an awesome example of how to conquer the mental battles that come with hunting. 

LINKS:

• 2021 Scouting Season Video with first sight of "Iron Side" - https://youtu.be/SbOzTVdNTXw
• Follow Ross on Instagram: @high_country_operator
• Subscribe to EMAGINE Outdoors on YouTube
• Episode 1 "TRUE GRIT" on Emagine outdoors channel

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#061 - Opening Day! It's my first backpack hunt and I learned some things. I have some lessons learned the hard way on archery gear, playing the wind, and getting close to those bachelor herds of bucks up the high country. I learned a LOT! I also had a great time. 

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LINKS

Clothing - For a complete episode on layering and my clothing setup see Episode 33

• First Lite Wick
• First Lite Kiln
• First Lite Uncompahgre 2.0
• First Lite Mercury Sock
• First Lite Talus Gloves
• Frogg Toggs

Other Gear

• Nemo Tensor Insulated Pad
• Kelty Arete 0 degree sleeping bag (they don't make this bag anymore)

How to attach a bow to a pack and use trekking poles

• https://youtu.be/FMCG2EJggTc

THING OF THE WEEK

• Cascade Mountain Tech Trekking Poles

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