Live to Hunt and Fish Podcast

By Kenji King

What's Live to Hunt and Fish Podcast about?

A western hunting and fishing podcast focused on sharing the wisdom of our expert guests. We seek out the experts in the Hunting and Fishing world, and bring their knowledge to you. Our show is here to educate and motivate you to become a better hunter and angler.

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Live to Hunt and Fish Podcast episodes:

07.16.2019
EP39 Adult Arrows for Killing Stuff with Troy Fowler the "Ranch Fairy"
On this episode I talk to Troy Fowler, also known as the Ranch Fairy. He has a Youtube channel where he shoots pigs, catches fish, and has a lot of fun. In that fun there is serious analysis happening. He...
06.24.2019
EP38 Alaskan Black Bear on Prince of Wales Island with Kenji King
Recently I was able to go back to Alaska to hunt Black Bear on Prince of Wales Island. This podcast is a solo episode where I recap the hunts and give you my perspective on why we were successful on...
06.08.2019
EP37 Sitka Blacktail Deer with Jim Baichtal
Sitka Blacktailed Deer are not as well known as some of the other species of deer, but they are just as magnificent. They are native to the dense rainforests of Southeast Alaska and Northern BC. I was first introduced to...
04.15.2019
EP36 Black Bear Hunting with Steven Dahn
Today we talk to Steven Dahn about his experience chasing big Black Bears in SW Oregon. Steven lives in an area that has a strong population of bears. The steep landscape and thick forest makes for a tough hunt, but...
04.09.2019
EP35 Dr. Ed Ashby, A Life Dedicated to Ethical Harvest part 2
This is Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Ed Ashby and Garrett Schlief of Grizzly Stik. Dr. Ashby is a wealth of knowledge on terminal ballistics of arrows and bullets. We continue talking about his life as he left...
04.04.2019
EP34 Dr. Ed Ashby, A Life Dedicated to Ethical Harvest part 1
Dr Ed Ashby has dedicated his life to researching terminal arrow performance. If you have done any research on arrow performance you have likely come across some of his work. His extensive research on the terminal performance of archery equipment...
03.24.2019
EP33 NW Fisheries Unplugged 2 with David Johnson and Ty Wyatt
On this episode we talk to David Johnson and Ty Wyatt about our NW fisheries, Salmon and Steelhead primarily. We talk about where our Chinook Salmon go when they leave local rivers and where they are being caught during the...
03.07.2019
EP32 Bead Fishing with David Johnson and Ty Wyatt
Bead fishing....it almost seems too simple. Yet there are some nuances that can make a big difference in your success rate. Today we talk to guides David Johnson and Ty Wyatt about how they approach this popular technique. We cover...
02.22.2019
EP31 Solo Alaskan Dall Sheep Hunt with Ed Horton
Alaska is an unforgiving place to hunt. Sheep hunting is one of the most extreme hunts available in North America. Combine the two and you have a hunting experience that breaks many men and creates fanatics out of others. In...
01.18.2019
EP30 Predator Management in the New World of Wolves with Captain James Nash
Captain James Nash and I talk about predator hunting and how important it is for him as a cattle rancher/outfitter, but also important for all us who want deer and elk available to hunt. We talk about how the hunting...
01.10.2019
EP29 Kodiak Island Sitka Blacktail Deer with Heath Segeberg
On today's episode we talk about hunting Kodiak Island for Sitka Blacktail Deer. Heath Segeberg hunted Kodiak Island for the the first time this year and did well. Many of us have wanted to do this hunt so I was...
01.04.2019
EP28 EXO Packs, Death Hikes, and Toe Socks with Mark Huelsing of EXO Mountain Gear
On today's episode we talk EXO Packs, Death Hikes, and Toe Socks with Mark Huelsing of EXO Mountain Gear. Mark has been with EXO from the beginning and he also hosts their Hunt Backcountry Podcast. He is a dedicated backcountry...
12.17.2018
EP27 NW Fisheries Unplugged with David Johnson and Ty Wyatt
Each year we as anglers are confronted with changing regulations to manage our fisheries. Dwindling runs and reduced harvest seem to be the norm. We are always willing to do what is needed to maintain healthy fish runs but sometimes...
11.08.2018
EP26 Wisdom from an Elk Hunting Guide with Capt. James Nash of 6 Ranch Outfitters
On today's episode we talk Elk Hunting with Capt James Nash of 6 Ranch Outfitters. For this podcast, and in life, I always take time to listen to someone who has more experience doing something than I have. A hunting...
10.31.2018
EP25 Pack Llamas with Patrick Percy
When hunting in the backcountry having stock animals to carry the load of camp or game meat is a huge advantage. As I get older I appreciate the assistance these animals offer. For several hunts I have had the opportunity...
10.25.2018
EP24 Prepping Your Trophy for the Taxidermist with Cory Wright of Cory Wright Taxidermy
When you get that trophy of a lifetime you want to make sure you take good care of the hide, cape, and antlers. Your taxidermist can fix a lot of mistakes but if you do a good job in the...
10.16.2018
EP23 Fall Chinook from a Driftboat with Chris Vertopoulos
My favorite way to catch Fall Chinook is from a driftboat floating the coastal streams. Smaller water and being direct to the bite are some of the things that make fishing from a driftboat so much fun. Any salmon fisherman...
09.11.2018
EP22 Catching Coho Salmon with professional guide Josiah Darr
In September Coho Salmon enter rivers all along the Pacific Coast. Coho are known for their aggressive takes and being powerful fighters. There are a lot of ways to catch Coho in the rivers. Throwing spinners, twitching jigs, bobber and...
08.29.2018
EP21 Deschutes Summer Steelhead on the Fly with Rob Crandall of Watertime Outfitters
On todays episode we talk about Deschutes River Steelhead on the fly with Rob Crandall of Watertime Outfitters. The Deschutes river draws anglers from all over the world seeking to catch Summer Steelhead on a swung fly. The river is also...
08.21.2018
EP20 Early Season Elk Tactics with Mike Jenkins of Upfront Outfitters
In almost all of the western states the archery elk opening week is warm and the rut has not gotten into full swing. Mike Jenkins has spent time in the NW, Alaska, and the SW states of NV and AZ. ...
08.18.2018
EP19 Sturgeon Fishing with Chris Vertopoulos
On today's episode we break down sturgeon fishing on the Columbia River with guide Chris Vertopoulos. Anglers in Oregon and Washington are spoiled with an abundance of species to pursue. Salmon, Steelhead, trout, walleye, bass, rockfish, halibut, tuna…… but one...
08.06.2018
EP18 Having your own Floatplane in Alaska with Nick Gefre
If you have ever been to Southeast Alaska you know that float planes are a way of life there. They are used to transport people and good all over the area. Most are commercial planes but living in Alaska with...
07.27.2018
EP17 Trolling 360 Flashers for Salmon with Josiah Darr
On today's episode we talk about Trolling 360 Flashers for Salmon with professional guide Josiah Darr. Buoy 10 is where it all kicks off but that fishery is only open for Chinook Salmon retention for a few weeks. When Chinook...
07.19.2018
EP16 Korkers Footwear with CEO Brian Chaney
On today's episode we talk about Korkers traction footwear with CEO Brian Chaney. We talk wading boots, traction, and innovation. I wanted to go over the different reasons why Korkers boots perform so well and why they last. Brian is...
07.10.2018
EP15 Dall Sheep Hunt Gear Review with Casey Mcdougal
Alaskan Dall Sheep hunt gear review. On this episode we review all of the gear we put to the test on this hunt. The Alaskan mountains are the least forgiving place I have hunted. I learned a lot about my...
07.03.2018
EP14 Buoy 10 Salmon Fishing with David Johnson
Buoy 10 Salmon fishing with David Johnson of David Johnson's Guide Service. Welcome to the Live to Hunt and Fish podcast. Where we seek out the experts in the Hunting and Fishing world, and bring their knowledge to you. Each...
06.26.2018
EP13 Bone Breaking Arrow Performance w/ Garrett Schlief of Grizzly Stik
Bone breaking arrow performance with Garrett Schlief of Grizzly Stik. Every archery hunter will eventually send an arrow that doesn't penetrate or deflects and ends up not landing a lethal blow. For a long time this was just an accepted part...
06.19.2018
EP12 Albacore Tuna fishing with Del Stephens, aka "Tuna Dog"
Fishing for Albacore Tuna off the Oregon and Washington coast. Fishing for Albacore Tuna is a newer fishery for Northwest anglers, but it is growing every year. For those that want to learn how to catch these tuna Del Stephens is...
06.12.2018
EP11 Sitka Blacktail Deer in August w/ Shannon Mobbs and Cory Ford of Angry Spike Productions
On this episode I sit down with Shannon Mobbs and Cory Ford of Angry Spike Productions to talk about their recent Sitka Blacktail hunt in SE Alaska. This was a true DIY adventure hunt, on public land with over the...
06.06.2018
EP10 Fishing the Deschutes River with Amy Hazel of Deschutes Angler Fly Shop
Fishing the Deschutes River in central Oregon with with Amy Hazel. Amy and her husband John own Deschutes Angler Fly Shop in Maupin so they are located in the center of all the action the Deschutes has to offer. The...
05.31.2018
EP9 Turkey hunting on public land with Wil Askew
On today's episode we talk to Wil Askew about hunting turkeys on public land. Recently I was lucky enough to join Wil on two hunts on public land in Washington. After those hunts we sat down in the turkey woods...
05.30.2018
EP8 Summer Chinook on the Columbia River with guide David Johnson
On today's episode we talk about Summer Chinook on the Columbia River with professional fishing guide David Johnson. This run of fish was once known as "June Hogs" and for some are still called that today. Today's run and fish...
05.26.2018
EP7 Lead in our game meat w/ Leland Brown
On today's episode we will be talking about something that has been a concern of mine for some time. We all take pride in bringing home clean meat to our families. After an animal is taken we all take care...
05.20.2018
EP6 Roosevelt Elk w/ Shannon Mobbs and Cory Ford of Angry Spike Productions
On this episode I sit down with Shannon Mobbs and Cory Ford of Angry Spike Productions (ASP) for short. We talk hunting Roosevelt Elk during the rut. I have known Shannon for a few years now and he has always...
05.13.2018
EP5 Trophy Steelhead w/ Chris Vertopolous
Trophy Steelhead are something that I have traveled far and wide to pursue. They are elusive and are the thing of fishing legend. Even so if you focus your time in certain rivers, at certain times of year, you can...
05.12.2018
EP4 Pixar to Camo, making a camo brand with Brian Tindall of Gulch Gear
If you wanted to develop your own line of camouflage who would you want to design it? It would have to be someone who was good with colors and shapes…..someone who could make two dimensional look three dimensional. Like those...
05.11.2018
EP3 Spring Chinook with Chris Vertopoulos
On this episode we sit down and talk Spring Chinook with fishing guide Chris Vertopoulos. He resides in Portland so he knows the Columbia and Willamette rivers extremely well. We go over his preferred techniques, bait, and gear. We talk...
05.11.2018
EP2 Making a better hatchery fish, Oregon Hatchery Research Center
On today's podcast we speak to Joseph O'Neil who manages the Oregon Hatchery Research Center. They are located on Fall Creek which is a tributary of the Alsea River on the central Oregon coast. Joseph was nice enough to show...
05.08.2018
EP1 Sitka Blacktail Deer with Sam Sawyer
On this episode we speak to Sam Sawyer about Sitka Blacktail Deer on Prince of Wales Island, in Alaska. We talk about the techniques he uses to break down the landscape so he can focus his time targeting mature bucks...

What's Live to Hunt and Fish Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Live to Hunt and Fish Podcast episodes:

EP39 Adult Arrows for Killing Stuff with Troy Fowler the "Ranch Fairy"

EP38 Alaskan Black Bear on Prince of Wales Island with Kenji King

EP37 Sitka Blacktail Deer with Jim Baichtal

EP36 Black Bear Hunting with Steven Dahn

EP35 Dr. Ed Ashby, A Life Dedicated to Ethical Harvest part 2

EP34 Dr. Ed Ashby, A Life Dedicated to Ethical Harvest part 1

EP33 NW Fisheries Unplugged 2 with David Johnson and Ty Wyatt

EP32 Bead Fishing with David Johnson and Ty Wyatt

EP31 Solo Alaskan Dall Sheep Hunt with Ed Horton

EP30 Predator Management in the New World of Wolves with Captain James Nash

EP29 Kodiak Island Sitka Blacktail Deer with Heath Segeberg

EP28 EXO Packs, Death Hikes, and Toe Socks with Mark Huelsing of EXO Mountain Gear

EP27 NW Fisheries Unplugged with David Johnson and Ty Wyatt

EP26 Wisdom from an Elk Hunting Guide with Capt. James Nash of 6 Ranch Outfitters

EP25 Pack Llamas with Patrick Percy

EP24 Prepping Your Trophy for the Taxidermist with Cory Wright of Cory Wright Taxidermy

EP23 Fall Chinook from a Driftboat with Chris Vertopoulos

EP22 Catching Coho Salmon with professional guide Josiah Darr

EP21 Deschutes Summer Steelhead on the Fly with Rob Crandall of Watertime Outfitters

EP20 Early Season Elk Tactics with Mike Jenkins of Upfront Outfitters

EP19 Sturgeon Fishing with Chris Vertopoulos

EP18 Having your own Floatplane in Alaska with Nick Gefre

EP17 Trolling 360 Flashers for Salmon with Josiah Darr

EP16 Korkers Footwear with CEO Brian Chaney

EP15 Dall Sheep Hunt Gear Review with Casey Mcdougal

EP14 Buoy 10 Salmon Fishing with David Johnson

EP13 Bone Breaking Arrow Performance w/ Garrett Schlief of Grizzly Stik

EP12 Albacore Tuna fishing with Del Stephens, aka "Tuna Dog"

EP11 Sitka Blacktail Deer in August w/ Shannon Mobbs and Cory Ford of Angry Spike Productions

EP10 Fishing the Deschutes River with Amy Hazel of Deschutes Angler Fly Shop

EP9 Turkey hunting on public land with Wil Askew

EP8 Summer Chinook on the Columbia River with guide David Johnson

EP7 Lead in our game meat w/ Leland Brown

EP6 Roosevelt Elk w/ Shannon Mobbs and Cory Ford of Angry Spike Productions

EP5 Trophy Steelhead w/ Chris Vertopolous

EP4 Pixar to Camo, making a camo brand with Brian Tindall of Gulch Gear

EP3 Spring Chinook with Chris Vertopoulos

EP2 Making a better hatchery fish, Oregon Hatchery Research Center

EP1 Sitka Blacktail Deer with Sam Sawyer

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