On this week’s episode, Trail’s older brother, Tyler Kreitzer, joins the podcast. They talk about their roots growing up in rural southern Utah. They discuss the role that hunting and the outdoors played in their upbringing. They dive into the topic of hunting in grizzly country and how Tyler deals with the intimidation and fear that some feel when hunting big bear country. The guys also talk about antelope and bear hunting, two of Tyler’s favorites. They wrap up talking about meat care, and they recount a story of an archery elk hunt they shared.

On this week’s episode of The Game Trail podcast, Trail spends time diving into his archery goals for this year and some tips and tricks that are making a difference. He talks about grip, tuning, setting your peep height, and several other tips and tricks. He wraps up the episode with an overview of new gear you may want to look into from the recent Archery Trade Association show.

On this week’s episode of The Game Trail, Trail chats with Weston McArthur. Weston has a unique story, leaving his full-time job to pursue his passion for the outdoors and build the Rise and Shed brand. Rise and Shed focuses on content creation and merchandise, with a desire to inspire and encourage people to get outdoors and discover nature. Weston talks about his love of shed antler hunting and later recaps his 2024 archery elk and mule deer season.

Dan Staton joins Trail in this week’s Game Trail episode. Dan is a die-hard bowhunter who brings a blend of physical and mental motivation to the archery hunting community. He’s also a technical gear tinkerer when it comes to tuning and selecting his setup each year. Dan talks with Trail about his background in physical fitness and bowhunting and offers insight into his own personal diet and exercise routine. He also discusses mental focus and the process of picking and making a shot in the field. The guys conclude with a discussion on arrows and broadheads. Dan is a hardworking, disciplined guy worth listening to and emulating if you want to improve your own success each fall.

On this episode of The Game Trail podcast, Trail talks with Colorado Bowhunters Association chairman Henry Ferguson. They discuss the recent conversion of all nonresident elk units in Colorado to a draw system and what it might mean for both residents and nonresidents. The conversation then moves to Henry’s true passion, spot and stalk mule deer. Henry offers tips and tricks for stalking mule deer and how he maintains his composure in the heat of the moment. They talk about archery practice, shot execution, bow selection, and the keys to becoming a better shot with your bow.

Per request, on this episode of the Game Trail, Trail breaks down the draw options for moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, and bison tags in the west. The odds of drawing these tags are tough, but for many applicants, the dream is to one day draw one of these highly coveted tags. Trail talks through each state draw and offers input on which state and species make the most sense.

Trail is back with a Game Trail Podcast! This week he sits down for a solo episode to talk about his thoughts on the outcome of Prop 127. He also discusses the recent film, “One Good Chance.” Specifically, what it’s like to hit and lose an animal and what he is working on to try to eliminate those misses in the future. He concludes the podcast talking about some of his favorite gear pieces from this year.

It’s been a while since Trail was at the mic, but he’s back with a postseason Game Trail podcast. This week, he focuses on answering your questions, including several that focus on obtaining permits for next year and, where you should be applying, and buying points. He talks about buying OTC tags in Idaho and what the nonresident OTC archery elk change to draw hunts in Colorado might mean for 2025. He also answers questions about pack recommendations, glassing from a tripod vs the Sig ZULU6 binoculars, and he also talks about the new Dialed Pruf sight and UV 1K arrows.

On this week’s episode, Trail catches up with Chris Neville, where Chris recaps the wild hunting story for a giant Iowa whitetail. They also talk about their summer preparation for the upcoming mule deer and elk season and offer archery insights on form, shot execution, and equipment in their quest to become more confident and accurate when the moment matters most.

This week I go down the rabbit hole of sleep systems for hunting. I discuss sleeping pads, sleeping bags, and shelters and offer ideas on why picking the right gear is important for your success. I discuss the pros and cons of down and synthetic bags, what does Power Fill rating really mean, and why the fit of your sleeping bag matters. I also talk about selecting the right air mattress in regards to comfort, insulation, durability and weight. I round out the podcast comparing traditional freestanding shelters, and floorless shelters. Along the way I offer my thoughts on several brands and sleep system pieces.