Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game Hunting

On this bonus episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian covers the upcoming Wyoming Nonresident Elk Application!

Application Deadline:

January 31st at 11:59 PM MT

Application Style:

Modified Preference Point System

Application Cost:

Regular Elk: $707

Special Elk: $1965

State Appplication Website:

https://wgfd.wyo.gov/

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On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman, Dan sits down with his wife Samantha Mathews to discuss what his 2024 hunting season is going to look like.

Dan and Sam are about to celebrate their 10 year anniversary and every year throughout their marriage has looked different from the last. This episode is filled with laughs as the couple discusses brownie points, budget and time away from the family. Dan and Sam work together from home on their social media pages as well as podcasts. Although they don’t have a traditional home/work dynamic, planning time away from the family can still be challenging.

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On today’s show with GunBroker.com, we’re exploring the history of Walther Firearms. We start all the way back at the beginning with a nice history lesson on how Walther came to be. We discuss Walther’s history in Germany, the firearms that Walther started with, and the opening of the United States location. We discuss the WA 2000, which is a super cool gun that Walther still gets questioned about today and why they still don't make it. It was a crazy-hard gun to make, but due to popularity in video games it has a pretty big cult following. We also talk about the Walther P38 and what it means for the history of Walther. Designed during WWII to replace the Luger P08 that was expensive to produce, the P38 skyrocketed into popularity. Arguably the most iconic gun Walther made besides the PPK, the P38 is easily recognizable in firearms history. 

Closing out we talk about ergonomics and how Walther really kick started the importance of it when they launched the P99. Cody tells us about an amazing example of a P99, the Walther P99 La Chase Deluxe Special Edition. An absolute beautiful example of a P99, it was an awesome example of taking a polymer framed gun and upping the quality to the next level. The P99 is in the “Final Edition” phase now, this year will be the last year for the P99 so make sure to head over to GunBroker.com to pick one up today!

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On this episode of GOHUNT’s  Western Rookie Podcast, Brian With good friend and previous Co-Host Dan Mathews about plans for the 2024 Season

Dan is the host of the Nomadic Outdoorsman Podcast and previous Co-Host of the Western Rookie Podcast. Brian and Dan have been friends for years now, and have gone on multiple shed hunts together. Dan and Brian catch up from the last season, and talk about new plans for the 2024 season. Dan shares updates to his Elk Hunting plans, Shed hunting with good friend Stephen Walker, and what might be in store for Alaska plans in the coming years! Click the links below to check out more content from Dan

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On this bonus episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks about the kickoff of the 2024 western hunting research season. Over the next few months, a majority of the tags available for hunters hoping to head west this year will be drawn. Brian covers how he starts his research in choosing which states and units to apply for, and the tools you can use to help find the perfect tag for your fall!

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On today’s show with GunBroker.com, we’re talking all about spies! We open up with Allen going over the International Spy Museum. He talks about technology that we use today in our everyday life that at one point was used by spies in military aspects. One of those examples is Bluetooth, which was an early spy communication and also used as a torpedo guidance system that we now use for things like talking on our phones in our cars or to connect your smartwatch to your phone. Logan dives into just how crazy the secrecy is within the espionage world and gives an incredible example of the DEER gun, which most intelligence agencies still deny its existence. Tune into this episode brought to you by GunBroker.com, to hear all about espionage and the world of spies!

We dive into the history of Wild Bill Donovan and how he’s linked to Ian Fleming, the author of James Bond novels. Ian Fleming was asked by Bill Donovan to put together a memo that then became the charter document for the OSS, the precursor to the CIA. There’s a rumor that as a thank you for the memo, Ian Fleming was gifted a Colt Police Positive that was chrome plated and engraved “For Special Services” by Bill Donovan but that gun has yet to be seen!

Closing out we go over our favorite bits of espionage history. The group has some interesting favorites, from using a civilian to take out your target, to trying to assassinate Fidel Castro by poisoning his beard. We also go over if everyone could only have one piece of spy gear, what would they choose to have? Dan tells us about being disappointed that his first ever pair of dress shoes didn’t have a hidden compartment. If you could get your hands on one piece of spy gear what would you choose?

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On this episode of Huntavore, Nick is joined by Justin Spruiell of the Armed Forces Initiative of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. Justin is a volunteer who dedicates his time toward his passion for the outdoors and being able to explore the amazing landscapes of our public lands. Not only are the lands important but Justin shares my passion for wild harvests becoming amazing table fare, He gives details on an incredible dish for ducks. One heck of a great conversation on this episode of Huntavore.

So often in the Armed Forces, we hear about the strain on mental health. The obvious being combat and active fighting, yet the isolation and distance from loved ones can be daunting. I will be the first to acknowledge that I have no understanding of this. My guest Justin Spruiell does. He served as military police in several places, one in particular was Germany, where through a traumatic event, he found a way to get off base and fish some of the amazing rivers in Europe. Fast forward to now he works for BHA/AFI. Connecting veterans and active members with the outdoors in a recreational, mission oriented atmosphere. BHA has seen how this initiative has grown so quickly that the Armed Forces will soon have their own Chapter here in 2024. Being familiar in fatigues, and with an apron, Justin flexes his small game/waterfowl muscles on a Korean style duck dish sure to get any waterfowler excited. 

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On this episode of The Nomadic Outdoorsman, Dan talks with good friend and fellow hunter Stephen Walker about how his season has been as they relive their shed hunt and make plans to find more antlers in the future.

Stephen is a pastor, husband, father and the host of Ramsack Nation, a series of social media pages including a YouTube channel dedicated to all things outdoors. Dan and Stephen first met in person on a shed hunt that they did in Northern New Mexico in the spring of 2023. Stephen and Dan recap Stephen’s year shed hunting and chasing a variety of the big game animals that America’s western states have to offer.

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