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Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game Hunting episodes

June 22 We Do This Too - Beyond The Hunt: Mental Health Matters
Mental health is a topic that doesn't get talked about enough, especially among hunters, outdoorsmen, and men in general. In this powerful episode of the We Do This Too Outdoors Podcast, I sit down with D Ray Holmes and AD for an honest conversation about mental health, personal struggles, healing, and the role the outdoors has played in our lives.
We discuss the pressures men face, why so many people suffer in silence, the importance of checking on your people, and how hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors can provide peace during life's toughest seasons. This isn't just a conversation about the outdoors—it's a conversation about survival, growth, faith, brotherhood, and finding purpose when life gets heavy.
If you've ever battled stress, anxiety, depression, or simply needed a reminder that you're not alone, this episode is for you.

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1 hr 8 min
June 18 Hunting Gear Podcast - From The Vault: Vortex Optics
On this episode, we go bak in time for an awesome conversation with Ryan Muckenhirn of Vortex Optics about their glass and accessories.

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22 min
June 18 Hound Dog Network - Building A Better Pack: Crossing for Success
If you want to build a better program from the ground up. Bart Rogers with Auburn University breeding program walks us through things to look at when breeding how to add traits or get rid of unwanted ones. This is a great episode with lots of data to back up which crosses work and which ones don’t. Join us on Creekside Chronicles.
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1 hr 23 min
June 18 Western Rookie - From The Vault: Colorado Elk
From The Vault: On this episode, Dan has a great conversation with his long time friend, Adam Parr, about hunting elk and mule deer in Colorado.

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53 min
June 11 Huntavore - Ep 200 For the Love of the (wild)Game
Celebrating 200 episodes of Huntavore, this episode reflects on the journey, passion for wild game, and culinary adventures, including tips on outdoor cooking, processing, and sharing the love of hunting and eating wild game. Nick also opens up discussion about his favorite open fire meal, Foil Dinners.
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1 hr 1 min
June 11 Hunting Gear Podcast - SoCal Hunting Gear
Most hunters underestimate just how much gear management and travel logistics can make or break their season—until now. Justin Hunold reveals his proven system for hunting across multiple states without doubling your gear or losing your mind, all while staying mobile and efficient.
On this episode, Justin shares how living in California shapes his hunting approach—out in the wild, but vastly different from the stereotypical coastal urban myth. You'll discover how he manages gear for trips across Ohio, Kansas, and New York, including his exact packing routines, handling firearms and archery equipment, and the secret to staying organized on the move. We break down his system for switching between stand hunting and saddle hunting, plus his insights on gear durability and the importance of consistency.
Justin is a seasoned traveler with a wealth of tips. He discusses the best practices for flying with firearms, the top gear choices that save him time and frustration, and how he balances gear minimalism with preparedness. You'll also learn about his approach to scouting, setting up, and maintaining multiple hunting locations—keeping everything ready for the moment of truth.
If you're tired of the chaos that comes with traveling for hunting—especially across state lines—this episode is your blueprint for streamlining your process. Perfect for hunters who chase deer far from home, want to reduce gear clutter, or simply need to hunt smarter, not harder. Tune in to take your travel hunting game to the next level.
Justin Hunold is a power sports and outdoor content creator based in San Diego, blending his love for hunting, fishing, and travel into a disciplined and effective system. His insights come from over six years of building partnerships in the outdoor space and countless miles on the road.Whether you're a mobile hunter, a weekend warrior, or a seasoned pro looking to optimize your gear management—this episode will give you actionable tips to hunt with confidence, wherever the season takes you.

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1 hr 4 min
June 11 Western Rookie - Elk & Western Whitetails
It’s time to rethink everything you thought you knew about western hunting — from deer behavior to elk scouting strategies, and even the realities of chasing big game at high altitude. Aaron Berg, a seasoned hunter who’s hunted across Montana, Utah, and Nebraska, pulls back the curtain on what truly works in the rugged terrain out west—and what pitfalls will leave you empty-handed.
Imagine bagging your first mule deer in Nebraska after just a few days, or experiencing the adrenaline of an elk charge at nine yards in Utah—Aaron shares the one thing he learned from each trip that transformed his approach. You’ll discover how landscape features like thickets and water sources influence animal movements and what real scouting looks like in the unpredictable western environment.We break down practical tactics: how to read satellite imagery, the critical importance of good physical prep, and why overpacking can make or break a hunt. Aaron reveals the truth about the costly gear needed for drone recovery and the lessons he learned about resilience—like how to handle weeks of rain, wet gear, and busted sleep in the mountains.
This episode is perfect for hunters ready to level up: if you want to understand the kind of preparation, strategy, and mindset needed to succeed in the rugged west, you can’t afford to miss this. Whether you’re planning your first trip or chasing your tenth, Aaron’s insights will give you a fresh perspective—and up your odds of bringing home that trophy.Tune in now and start hunting smarter, not harder. Your next big adventure—and animal encounter—awaits.

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56 min
June 10 Hound Dog Network - The Expecting Female: Care Before and During Whelping
A healthy litter starts long before the puppies arrive. In this episode, we discuss the essential care and management of a pregnant female, from nutrition and exercise to preparing a safe and comfortable whelping area. We also cover signs that labor is approaching, what to expect during the whelping process, and when intervention may be necessary.
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Double U Hunting Supply: Get all your hound hunting gear at Double U. Products every hound hunter trusts to keep up with their pack. Double U Hunting Supply.com
We would like to thank those who support this podcast. Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.
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1 hr 5 min
June 05 Hound Dog Network - Bloodlines by Design: Big Game vs. Competition Hounds
We talk about the older line of coon hounds that have brought my pack up to where it is today. How do we look at breeding moving forward with today's competition style dogs? Do we breed that into our big game hound and does it change the style of hound we produce?

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Darkenergy: best-charging banks on market. Discount code is CODE4
darkenergy.com
Frontline Optics- Duty sunglasses
Polarized
No questions asked replacement
Charitable Donation with every pair
Free shipping
Frontline-Optics.com use promo code - CODE4
https://frontline-optics.com?sca_ref=5672409.03I05MEwyy
Subscribe to:
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Bear Hunting Magazine
American Bear Foundation
For the best lights in the business
Check out: Cajunlights.com
Double U Hunting Supply: Get all your hound hunting gear at Double U. Products every hound hunter trusts to keep up with their pack. Double U Hunting Supply.com
We would like to thank those who support this podcast. Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode.
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34 min
June 04 Hound Dog Network - ED And Scott Bates
When the talk is about English Coonhounds the name Bates is spoken with the same level of recognition and reverence as Petty in NASCAR or Griffey in baseball. Ed Bates, at 83 years old is still playing the coonhound game thanks to the family link to his son Scott, now 60. Scott has followed in his famous father’s footsteps from a very young age.

We join Ed and Scott to discuss their beginnings and that of the Hardtime English dogs for which they have been famous through the years.

The discussion covers their beginnings in the sport, their competition and stud dog success with hounds like Red Bird, Hardtime Speck, Bates’ Blue Cash, Meeks John, Hardtime Spider among their historic hounds and current standouts, The Dixie Chick and The Tennessee Stud.

This a podcast for the purists in the coon hunter ranks that have been there, done that for a very long time but it will also resonate with beginners that love the sport’s history and aspire to make a name in the sport themselves, notoriety that will hopefully propel them to the top tier of the sport as the Bates family has done.
This is the 350th th episode in Steve Fielder’s podcasting career and will most likely be the last. But don’t be surprised if another SPECIAL EPISODE shows up from time to time.
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1 hr 48 min

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The Sportsmen’s Empire Western Big Game feed is a collection of outdoor hunting podcasts dedicated to the big game hunter. These podcasts cover hunting strategy, hunting gear, and hunting stories of…