Moose Hunt Podcast

Episode 54 of the moose hunt podcast, and the 5th in 5 days, is unique and major turn from what our listeners are likely anticipating. We are not posting a new episode but instead republishing an old episode that is so special to our team. We are reflecting on this year's season, those who have taught us along the way and those responsible for our success and many blessings in our lives. Nobody is higher on that list for Team OMM than Guy Randlett. So on this Friday before the 2024 moose season we are stepping back and re-sharing this episode of our dear friend who is no longer with us as a lesson for everyone out there- never forget those who have helped you in life along the way. Tune in for a trip down memory lane from one of the greatest to ever step foot in the great North Maine Woods. 

Episode 53, and number four in our "5 in 5 days series" for 2024, is a focused and specific conversation around some of the most essential topics when it comes to harvesting your moose. Our host Chris Richards shares thoughts on shot placement, recovery, documenting your trip, tips for calling and more. Tune in for an in depth and informative set of tips that you just might find very beneficial on your hunt. 

Episode 52, and number three in our five in five days series for 2024, is a response to some of our listeners out there! Host Chris Richards pulls together a few of the questions that the team has been receiving lately from folks listening to the podcast. Chris sits down to go through these questions and offer his views and opinions on the topics at hand; some are very specific and some are much larger and more reflective in nature. Regardless, everything shared here is totally relatable to your next moose hunting adventure. Enjoy! 

Episode 51, the second in our five episodes in five days series for 2024, host Chris Richards goes in depth with what he believes are essential things for people to keep in mind. The overall idea is to realize whether on a moose hunt or in life there are things we can control and things we can't- but the key to success is ensuring we put our energy and focus on the things that can have an impact on. Chris also shares a few of the tactics he likes to use from a moose calling perspective. Tune in for some in depth reflection that has implications for not just moose hunting; but life in general. 

Episode 50 host Chris Richards sits down for the first episode in our second year of our "5 episodes in 5 days" tradition leading up to the launch of the September moose hunt in Maine. The first episode in this mini-series is a bit of a review as Chris goes through some key tips for packing and things people should think about before heading north. Key items and thoughtful reminders to keep in mind for your truck, your hunt gear and your remote camp, should you be setting one up, are all covered from Chris's perspective. Tune in for some great info to help excite you and maybe help you remember everything you need to maximize your success this season! 

Episode 49 host Chris Richards sits down with veteran team member Matt Malloney as well as new to the team member (but very experienced hunter) Rob Mayo. The trio go through the annual OMM guide training expectations and why we find it is so important to have a program like this and how essential we feel it is to the success and building of our group. In addition our host announces that the team as established the annual "Guy Randlett Guide Award" that will be given annually to one guide from OMM Outfitters to a person who best encompasses the spirit, faith, humbleness and character of our dear friend and mentor who has left this world to go home and be with Jesus. The team proudly shares that the first ever award winner is team member Matt Duquette who's humble nature, moose hunting skill and personal character embody so much of what our beloved friend was all about. The episode then closes with Rob sharing the story of his wife's moose hunt from last fall. Enjoy. 

Episode 48 host Chris Richards sits down for one of the most essential conversations yet: first aid, medical kits & all things backwoods medicine with founder of Safari Medic Dr. Brian Tallerico. Brian is an orthopedic surgeon and passionate outdoorsman that has created his company to provide top notch field medical kits to folks pursing adventure in the back country. The message here is very clear- don't take it for granted that something bad will never happen in the field. Team members Erik Poland, Nathan Theriault, Tom Hamilton and Ken Mayo also join in on the fun to reminisce about Brian's moose hunt with OMM Outfitters five years ago and the unanticipated excitement they experienced on the final day of the hunt. 

Episode 47 host Chris Richards sits down for a solo episode where he reflects on his own upcoming hunt and shares the series of important planning questions and decisions he makes and feels are most essential to planning a moose hunt. Chris goes into depth about the goals of his own hunt, weapon of choice, custom load data for his firearms as well as some common mistakes he has witnessed or even made himself to help educate listeners out there that may be planning their own adventure. Tune in to this episode for some frank, relatable and very relevant advice that may just help you be successful in making the most out of the full experience on your own moose hunting adventure. 

Episode 46 host Chris Richards sits down with TJ Sanchez from Grand Slam Club- Ovis to learn about a recent species designation shift from their perspective for the eastern & western Canadian moose and the enhanced opportunity this means for people in pursuit of various slams in their hunting career. Once this new update is shared TJ then discusses some of the unique aspects of moose guiding and hunting in Alaska before then sharing one of the most epic stories of moose hunting you'll ever hear. You don't want to miss this one. 

Episode 45 marks the first episode of year three of the moose hunt podcast! To celebrate, host Chris Richards sits down with and old friend Brent West for a great conversation about conserving lands, protecting access and getting in the game to fight for our sporting traditions. Brent is the Executive Director of the High Peaks Alliance and makes it his life's work to protect some of the most amazing regions and natural resources of Maine for ALL people to use, explore and experience. The group then shares some moose hunting stories and the fact that Chris just pulled his third Maine Moose permit. In closing the pair announces they will be two folks helping to pull of the 2025 Maine Moose Lottery festival in Farmington, ME and that listeners who send in ideas for the event will be entered for a drawing of a free Moose Hunt Podcast swag bag. Enjoy!