NRL HUNTER PODCAST

On today’s episode, Sean Johnson joins Travis Ishida to talk about all things hunting, the exciting 2022 Blue Ridge Big Five hunter-style match coming to Washington, and much more!

Sean Johnson has been in the outfitting industry for 40 years. He has been a part of the Blue Ridge Ranch 15+ years running mule deer and waterfowl hunts and helped build out the property for rifle competitions. He is a seasoned match director and all-around great guy who is hosting the upcoming hunter-style match, 2022 Blue Ridge Big Five. The event will be hosted in Benge, Washington the weekend of May 27-29, 2022.

NRL HUNTER Presented by SIG SAUER, is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings ethical hunters together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their skills, gear, overall capabilities, and about local hunting terrains.

Learn more about NRL Hunter, the 2022 Blue Ridge Big Give, over-the-counter hunting opportunities, side matches, good food, and more on the NRL Hunter Podcast!

Index:

00:32 – Sean Johnson’s Background

04:10 – Growing Blue Ridge Ranch

• New areas of range, Range 3

8:10 – Hunting Season Opportunities

• Ritzville 284; over-the-counter Tag

• Mule Deer - 2nd Week of October for 12 Days

• Elk – 4th Week of October for 2 weeks

09:52 – Side-Matches for 2022 Blue Ridge Big Five

• Rimfire Sage Rat Shootout with Mover

• Archery Shootout (bring your own bow)

• Pheasant Shootout: Clay Bird, Flush or Bust

13:15 – Welcome BBQ, Sat & Sun Meals

13:30 – Hunting stages

• 16-18 Stages

14:48 – Environment, Camaraderie, Dry Camping, Limited RV Hookups

16:49 – Hunting Stories

23:37 – Sean’s experience in the Outfitting Industry

26:49 – Evolution of hunting from Hunting Guide’s Perspective

32:45 –Ethically Harvesting; Seek Best Gear you can Afford

• Rifle Evolution

• Optics Evolution: How do you determine quality of glass?

44:20 – 2021 Blue Ridge Big Five Sponsors

• Rugged Maps

• COF

45:07 – Sean’s preferred method of hunting

47:50 – Fun Experience from Blue Ridge Big Five

• Great event for new hunters

Links –

2022 BLUE RIDGE BIG FIVE Match Registration – https://nrlhunter.org/matches-2022/22-09/

Blue Ridge Ranch - https://blue-ridge-ranch.com/

Blue Ridge Ranch Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/Blue-Ridge-Ranch-171846429525820/

Rugged Maps - https://www.ruggedmaps.com/

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Release date:

30 March 2022

On today’s episode, Collin Fossen joins Travis Ishida to talk about all things hunting, the return of the Buffalo Bills Revenge hunter-style match presented by Gunwerks, and much more!

Civil engineer by trade, Collin Fossen is also a hunter, precision rifle competitor, match director, outdoor adventurer, and all-around great guy who is hosting the upcoming, sold-out, hunter-style match, 2022 Buffalo Bills Revenge. The event will be hosted in Laramie, WY the weekend of April 29th – May 1st, 2022.

NRL HUNTER, a division of National Rifle League (NRL), is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings a combination of ethical hunters and conservationists together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their skills, gear, overall capabilities, and about local hunting terrains.

Learn more about NRL Hunter, the 2022 Buffalo Bills Revenge, the new NRL Hunter TEAM Division, Land Navigation, and more on the NRL Hunter Podcast!

Index:

01:26 – Collin Fossen’s Background

02:06 – Success of Buffalo Bills Revenge last season; things coming back this season

• Bond’s Brewing

05:35 – 2022 Buffalo Bills Revenge

• Prepare for terrain; Brush, Cactus

• True hunting scenarios

• “If you don’t like the weather, wait 5 minutes”

14:32 – NRL Hunter Team Division

24:15 – The Hunter’s Learning Experience; Zen Moment

28:05 – Competition Dynamics + NRL Hunter collaboration for upcoming Team Event

• 2022 Backcountry Xtreme Hunter, Sept 22-25, 2022

• Land Navigation

37:50 – Fehu Outdoors; Quality Outdoor Gear

43:43 – 2022 Caldwell Little Hunt on the Prairie; Decorah, Iowa

Links –

2022 Buffalo Bills Revenge – https://nrlhunter.org/matches-2022/22-06/

Bond’s Brewery - https://bondsbrewing.com/

NRL Hunter Team Division - https://www.instagram.com/tv/CVl6A91Drkj/?utm_medium=copy_link

2022 Backcountry Xtreme Hunter - http://competition-dynamics.com/savage-backcountry-xtreme-hunter-2022/

Fehu Outdoors - https://www.fehuoutdoors.com/

Basecamp Hunter’s Med Kit – https://nrlhunter.org/product/basecamp-hunters-med-kit/

Lightweight Hunter’s Med Kit - https://nrlhunter.org/product/lightweight-hunters-med-kit/

2022 Caldwell Little Hunt on the Prairie - https://nrlhunter.org/matches-2022/22-07/

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Release date:

27 March 2022

On today’s episode, Eddie Nolan joins Travis Ishida to talk about all things hunting, the 2022 Leupold Southern Hunting Challenge in the Arena hunter-style match, and much more!

Based out of Georgia, Eddie Nolan, has 20+ years of leadership experience, 25 years of military service, is the Director of Operations at Arena Training Facility, and will be co-directing the upcoming hunter-style match, 2022 Leupold Southern Hunting Challenge in the Arena. This event will be hosted in Blakely, GA the weekend of April 1-3, 2022.

Arena has over 2300 acres available, so Hunters can expect a wide variety of stages. The match will be 80% natural terrain with targets ranging from 180 yards out to 1000 yards and will be based off realistic hunting you would expect in South Georgia.

NRL HUNTER, a division of National Rifle League (NRL), is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings a combination of ethical hunters and conservationists together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their skills, gear, overall capabilities, and about local hunting terrains.

Learn more about NRL Hunter, the 2022 Southern Hunting Challenge, what to expect from it, the complimentary Low Country Boil community cookout, opportunity for winning $ in fishing, the DD side match, and more on the NRL Hunter Podcast!

Index:

00:40 – Eddie Nolan’s Background and the Arena Training Facility

03:07 – Arena’s 1st NRL Hunter event; NRL Hunter’s 1st in Georgia

• Tyler Payne, AMU co-Directing

04:26 – 2022 Leupold Southern Hunting Challenge

• Untouched land at The Arena

07:18 – Heading East; NRL Hunter Cook-Out

• The experience & comradery; offerings of the Arena

• Weather

11:26 – Good Hunting in Georgia

• Deer, Pigs, Turkey, Quail

• Average Distance for Hunting: 100 – 500 yards

16:42 – Good eats in Georgia

• Low Country Boil (sponsored by NRL Hunter)

19:28 – Hunting-style Event and various Activities; Eventful Weekend

• Using most of the 2300 acres; 10 stages day 1, 6 stages day 2

• Fishing; Coyote/Pig Hunting

• Daniel Defense side-match for a Delta 5 Pro .308 Varmint

• RV Camping / Tents availability

• Testing Gear out camping

• Many ROs coming out of AMU; Quality ROs

26:23 – Sponsors

30:25 – Check-in Day; Fishing Competition $100 to Biggest & Smallest Fish

37:00 – Expectation re-cap; Have a Good Time

Links –

The Arena Training Facility – https://www.arenatrainingfacility.com/

2022 Southern Hunting Challenge – https://nrlhunter.org/matches-2022/22-05/

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Release date:

11 March 2022

On today’s episode, Chaz Macrander joins Travis Ishida to talk about all things hunting, from youth hunting, the intimacy of bow hunting, a memorable hunt in South Africa, the 2022 Heartland Harvester hunter-style match, and much more!

Based out of Nehawka, NE, Chaz Macrander, has been a part of shooting education and sports for a while, and all-around great guy who is hosting the upcoming hunter-style match, 2022 Heartland Harvester. This event will be hosted in Nehawka, NE the weekend of February 18-20, 2022.

NRL HUNTER, a division of National Rifle League (NRL), is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings a combination of ethical hunters and conservationists together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their skills, gear, overall capabilities, and about local hunting terrains.

Learn more about NRL Hunter, the 2022 Heartland Harvester, what to expect from it, the complimentary 4-hour train-up prior to the match, a fun side-match challenge, and more on the NRL Hunter Podcast!

Index:

01:05 – This Season’s Hunting Adventures

• Youth Hunting

• Heritage behind Rifle

9:45 – Bow Hunting and the Intimacy

15:55 – Hunting Nebraska

• Idea of Hunting by Different People

20:53 – Spot and Stalk; Play the Wind Right

• Calculated Movement

26:07 – Chaz’s South African Hunting Trip

53:37 – SA Stage using 458 WM

54:55 – 2022 Heartland Harvester hunter-style match at Private Range in Nehawka, NE

• 4-Hour Free Clinic

• Hunting in the Snow

• Rifle Prize: Zermatt Action, Manners LRH Stock

• Side-Match: Muzzleloader with Vortex Rangefinder for a 50% Chamber work on a Curtis Custom Weapon muzzleloader; proceeds go to Plattsmouth Youth Wrestling Club

01:02:31 – Nebraska weather in February

01:06:59 – Expectations for this Event

• Field-Style; Natural Terrain and Obstacle

01:09:40 – Chaz’s Pro-Tips for Heartland Harvester

Links –

2022 Heartland Harvester – https://nrlhunter.org/matches-2022/22-03/

Curtis Custom Weapons – [email protected] & https://www.instagram.com/6_banger/

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Release date:

6 January 2022

On today’s episode, Josh Reeves joins Travis Ishida to talk about all things hunting, the 2022 Ghost Hunter hunter-style match, what hunters can expect, and much more!

Based out of Phoenix, AZ, Josh Reeves has been a part of shooting sports for a while, has a military background, and all-around great guy who is hosting the upcoming hunter-style match, 2022 Ghost Hunter, with co-Director Marc Bean. This event will be hosted in Paulden, AZ the weekend of January 14-16, 2022.

NRL HUNTER, a division of National Rifle League (NRL), is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings a combination of ethical hunters and conservationists together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their skills, gear, overall capabilities, and about local hunting terrains.

Learn more about NRL Hunter, the 2022 Ghost Hunter, what to expect from it, the complimentary field medical class, a nice archery challenge prior to the match, and more on the NRL Hunter Podcast!

Index:

01:05 – Josh Reeves; Background; Precision Rifle Journey

02:48 – 2022 Ghost Hunter hunter-style match at Gunsite Academy

• Facility

• Stages

• Southwest Experience

• Archery Hunting during same time

08:27 – Hunting in AZ; Archery Tag in January

09:26 – Complimentary Field Medical Class for all hunters, before the match

• In Partnership with Independence Training

• Available Medical Kits

14:05 – What Hunters can expect from the Match itself

18:24 – Team Component to the Hunter-style matches

21:15 – Josh’s go-to hunter matches

23:00 – Future of NRL Hunter style events; New Experiences

27:57 – Epic 2022 Ghost Hunter; Opportunities in-the-works

30:48 – Prize for Archery Deer Hunt harvested within week prior to 2022 Ghost Hunter

Links –

2022 Ghost Hunter – https://nrlhunter.org/matches-2022/22-01/

Archery, Over-the-counter Deer Hunt in AZ – https://www.azgfd.com/hunting/nonpermitotctags/

Independence Training – https://www.independencetraining.com/

Lightweight Hunter’s Med Kit – https://nrlhunter.org/product/lightweight-hunters-med-kit/

Basecamp Hunter’s Med Kit – https://nrlhunter.org/product/basecamp-hunters-med-kit/

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Release date:

22 December 2021

On today’s episode, a Roundtable discussion takes place in Washington including hunters from various regions with their own hunting styles for different animals, using different rifle systems, and have different skillsets; together they address “What is a Hunting Rifle?”.

This Roundtable is joined by Fred Mudd of KY, Isaiah Curtis of NE MO, Seth McAnally of MT, Dave Gheriani of Canada, Brian Neace of Southern ID, Mike Lilly of Western WA, Scott Satterlee of Eastern WA, Seth Howard of Southern ID, and Travis Ishida of CA.

NRL HUNTER, a division of National Rifle League (NRL), is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings a combination of ethical hunters and conservationists together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their skills, gear, overall capabilities, and about local hunting terrains.

Learn more about NRL Hunter, Modern Hunting Rifles, and more on the NRL Hunter Podcast!

Index:

00:23 – Roundtable Introductions

• Fred Mudd, Isaiah Curtis, Seth McAnally, Dave Gheriani, Brian Neace, Mike Lilly, Scott Satterlee, and Seth Howard

01:36 – Background and experience first using hunting rifles; Heritage

• 03:58 Fred Mudd:.243; Whitetail Deer

• 05:45 Brian Neace: Ruger M77 .300 Win Mag; Mainly Mule Deer, Elk, and Whitetail Deer

• 07:20 Scott Satterlee: Jack O’Connor Model 70 Winchester in .270; Mule Deer, Antelope

• 11:17 Isaiah Curtis: 22-250 to modern lightweight, short barrel, medium cartridge; Whitetail Deer

• 15:58 Dave Gheriani: M14 close range, tight woods; to modern rifles for long distance in mountains at Black-tailed Deer

• 17:14 Seth McAnally: multi-purpose rifle for short and long range

• 20:10 Seth Howard: .22 for Varmint; 30-06 Rem 700 for Big Game

• 22:45 Mike Lilly: Rem 700 Police in .308

• 25:23 Travis Ishida: Rem 700 Police in .308; LRI .300 Win Mag

26:09 – Modern Hunting Rifle; Right Tool for the Job

• Type of Animal

• Closing the Gap

• Weight of the Rifle; Right Tool for the Job

43:15 – Round Effectiveness at different ranges; Projectile’s Failure to Expand

49:15 – This hunting season, what are you hunting and what’s the rifle and caliber?

01:00:00 – If you can only have 1 caliber, what would it be?

Links –

Curtis Custom Weapons – [email protected] & https://www.instagram.com/6_banger/

Veterans Sportsman Alliance - https://www.veteranssportsmanalliance.org

NRL Hunter’s New 2022 Season - https://nrlhunter.org/matches-2022/

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Release date:

22 December 2021

On today’s episode, Collin Fossen joins Travis Ishida to talk about all things hunting, the 2021 Buffalo Bills Revenge hunter-style match, what hunters can expect, and much more!

Civil engineer by trade, Collin Fossen is also a hunter, precision rifle competitor, match director, outdoor adventurer, and all-around great guy who is hosting the upcoming hunter-style match, 2021 Buffalo Bills Revenge. The event will be hosted in Laramie, WY the weekend of April 23-25, 2021.

NRL HUNTER, a division of National Rifle League (NRL), is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings a combination of ethical hunters and conservationists together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their skills, gear, overall capabilities, and about local hunting terrains.

Learn more about NRL Hunter, the Buffalo Bills Revenge, what to expect from it, and more on the NRL Hunter Podcast!

Index:

00:58 – Collin Fossen’s Background; Precision Rifle Journey

06:28 – Hunting Stories; Wyoming Antelope, Mule Deer, Elk, Sheep, Goat

09:22 – 2021 Buffalo Bills Revenge hunter-style match

25:12 – Packing and preparing for the match

32:54 – Additional events planned; Entertainment

Links –

2021 Buffalo Bills Revenge – https://nrlhunter.org/matches/21-05/

NRL Hunter Loaner Rifle Program - https://nrlhunter.org/loaner-rifle-program/

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Release date:

19 April 2021

On today’s episode, Michael Millikan joins Travis Ishida to talk about all things hunting, the 2021 Tennessee Long Hunter Challenge, surprises and perks expected to come, and much more.

Michael Millikan is an avid hunter, a precision rifle competitor, a seasoned match director, range director, and all-around great guy who is hosting the upcoming hunter-style match, Tennessee Long Hunter Challenge. The event will be hosted at the Eagle Eye Shooting Complex in Mt. Pleasant, TN.

NRL HUNTER, a division of National Rifle League (NRL), is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings a combination of ethical hunters and conservationists together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their skills, gear, overall capabilities, and about local hunting terrains.

Learn more about NRL Hunter, the Tennessee Long Hunter Challenge, what to expect from it, and more on the NRL Hunter Podcast!

Index:

00:45 – Mike Millikan’s Background; Precision Rifle & Hunting

04:10 – Stories of first Hunts; Eating Squirrel

11:29 – Southern Hunting; Eastern States

24:48 – Tennessee Long Hunter Challenge; Uniqueness & Surprises

32:16 – Educational segment at match; Processing of an Animal

38:59 – Event Perks

49:25 – Match Adventures & Expectations; Reach Out

Links –

2021 Tennessee Long Hunter Challenge – https://nrlhunter.org/matches/21-04/

Nathan Perry Music (Spotify) – https://open.spotify.com/artist/0GNySaIRzLXcOfWpKlRv3w

Mike Millikan (Facebook) – https://www.facebook.com/michael.millikan.14

Mike Millikan (Instagram) – https://www.instagram.com/mike_millikan/

NRL Hunter Loaner Rifle Program - https://nrlhunter.org/loaner-rifle-program/

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Release date:

24 March 2021

On today’s episode, Part 2 of a 2 Part Roundtable discussion takes place in New Mexico including the Competitors and a Sponsor of the 2021 Rim Rock Hunter Challenge.

Dustin Coleman, Derryk Hovey, Rusty Ulmer, Rei Hoang, Josh Reeves, Nils Foley joins Travis Ishida after Day 1 of the match to have a good conversation about what they have experienced so far. They are at Wild Out Pro’s hunting lodge called The Cock House Lodge, and all just came back from Gomez Ranch after a full day of competing at the NRL Hunter match.

NRL HUNTER, a division of National Rifle League (NRL), is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings a combination of ethical hunters and conservationists together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their skills, gear, overall capabilities, and about local hunting terrains.

Learn more about NRL Hunter, the Rim Rock Hunter Challenge, pro tips, and more on the NRL Hunter Podcast!

Index:

00:32 – Roundtable Introductions

01:35 – Quick honest feedback after Day 1; Takeaways

17:19 – Did Pre-Game Plans Work, or went out the Window?

25:20 – Game-Eye; Glassing Methods

32:28 – Is this a good match to prepare you for a real hunt?

38:57 – Tips for Oryx Hunting in New Mexico?

40:32 – Recommendations for someone getting into hunting?

45:51 – Getting coached at an NRL Hunter match

54:44 – Final thoughts, insight, and feedback

Links –

2021 Rim Rock Hunter Challenge – https://nrlhunter.org/matches/21-02/

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Release date:

18 March 2021

On today’s episode, Part 1 of a 2 Part Roundtable discussion takes place in New Mexico including the Match Director, ROs, Competitors, and a Sponsor of the 2021 Rim Rock Hunter Challenge. Dusty Brixner, Blake Milford, John ‘Babyface’ Proop, Garett ‘G-Baby’ Alcock and Dustin Coleman joins host Travis Ishida, the day before the match, to have a good conversation about the weekend’s events. They are at Wild Out Pro’s hunting lodge called The Cock House Lodge, and all will be heading to the Gomez Ranch the next day for the start of the NRL Hunter match.

NRL HUNTER, a division of National Rifle League (NRL), is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings a combination of ethical hunters and conservationists together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their skills, gear, overall capabilities, and about local hunting terrains.

Learn more about NRL Hunter, the Rim Rock Hunter Challenge, mindset going into the match, and more on the NRL Hunter Podcast!

Index:

00:26 – Roundtable Introductions

03:35 – Disclosure on Pre-Gaming the 2nd ever NRL Hunter match

12:20 – 2021 Rim Rock Hunter Challenge; Expectations, Plans, Strategies

31:39 – Mentality to Improve oneself; Owe it to the Animal

37:13 – Weight limits; Rifle Selection; Competition against yourself

41:49 – What do you want to Takeaway from the Match?

58:50 – Western Hunting vs East of the Mississippi; Eastern NRL Hunter matches

01:09:12 – 2021 Tennessee NRL Hunter Match

01:13: 29 – 30 second wrap up on the match

Links –

2021 Rim Rock Hunter Challenge – https://nrlhunter.org/matches/21-02/

Wild Out Pro, New Mexico – https://www.wildoutpro.com/

Garmin InReach – https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/outdoor_recreation/satellite-communicators/c12520-c16841-p1.html

2021 Ridgeline Hunter Challenge (NH, June 26-27) – https://nrlhunter.org/matches/21-08/

2021 Tennessee Long Hunter Challenge (TN, April 16-18) – https://nrlhunter.org/matches/21-04/

Loaner Rifle Program - https://nrlhunter.org/loaner-rifle-program/

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Release date:

17 March 2021