The High Ground Podcast

The High Ground Podcast

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The High Ground Podcast episodes

  • THGP #11 Overcoming Adversity
    Adversity doesn’t show up the same way for everyone. In this episode, we talk about what it really means to face challenges head on — whether that’s on a tough hunt or in your personal life. We discuss how small wins create momentum, why organization reduces stress, and how mindset can make or break your season. Most importantly, we talk about brotherhood — and how having solid people in your corner changes everything.

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    46 min
  • THGP #10 W/ Hunts For The Brave

    In this episode, Skeeter sits down with special guests Justin Oliver and Jon Leonard, Board Members of Hunts For the Brave. Together, they share powerful stories about helping veterans reconnect with purpose and healing through time in the mountains. Justin and Jon discuss the mission behind Hunts For the Brave, the impact of getting veterans outdoors, and how these experiences help individuals overcome personal challenges they may be facing. Skeeter also opens up about how Hunts For the Brave has personally impacted his life and journey.


    To learn more or get involved:


    Justin Oliver – [email protected]

    huntsforthebrave.org

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    26 min
  • THGP #9 Fireside Stories
    On this episode, we’re kicking back and diving into stories, laughs, and the unforgettable moments from seasons past. From hard lessons learned the long way to advice we wish we had early on, we break down the experiences that shaped us both in the field and in life. We talk about the gear and essentials we never leave behind, the mistakes that made us better, and the moments that remind us why we keep coming back year after year. If you’re here for real stories, good times, and lessons earned the hard way—this one’s for you.

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    1 hr 7 min
  • THGP #8 Staying Busy During the Off Season
    As January comes to a close, we sit down to talk about the off-season—what it means when the tags are filled, the seasons end, and the mountains go quiet. We cover how we stay mentally and physically sharp during the winter months, the role fitness plays in being better hunters, and how to avoid cabin fever when the woods feel far away. Along the way, we share a few hard-earned lessons, laugh through some unforgettable moments from the season, and reflect on why pushing through exhaustion is always worth it. No matter the time of year, it’s about staying ready and finding your high ground.

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    40 min
  • THGP #7 W/ Matthew Cooley
    On this episode, we introduce our good friend Matthew Cooley. Matthew hunted with us in Idaho this past year and shares his perspective on how the season played out. We’re excited to have him on the show as he breaks down the key differences between hunting in the Midwest versus the West, and what stood out to him during his time in Idaho.

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    53 min
  • THGP #6 Archery Pre-Season Set up
    On today’s episode of The High Ground Podcast, we break down archery setups and the importance of confidence in your gear. Whatever bow, arrow, or release you take into the field, it should be something you trust completely. Now is the time to experiment—fine-tune your setup, make adjustments, and try new options before the season arrives. We also discuss why we choose the equipment we do and how those choices have shaped our hunting style and decisions in the field.

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    57 min
  • THGP #5 W/ Porter Cooley
    Welcome, Porter Cooley to The High Ground Podcast. On todays episode we took the time to get to know and introduce Porter to the people of the outdoor and hunting community! Porter has over forty years of elk hunting experience, if that's calling or chasing them himself. He is a legend in the elk woods and has knowledge no one else has.

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    1 hr 3 min
  • THGP #4 Pre-Season Prep

    Heights


    Up at the Canyon's Crest, where the matchless eagles soar and the wind speeds by with a high shrill cry, bending the treetops oar will be found life's zest with the tingling thrill of the pungent hill answering the ceaseless quest.


    But only those who dare may breathe clean air up there out on the mountain steep, where the wind scarred Cedars grow, where no sound is heard but the stir of a bird answering the mate below. There's a silence deep.


    Away from the roar of the Canyon's floor, where the soul may vigils keep, but only those who care learn secrets up up there, up on the summit line, where the ponderous silence lies, where the Earth's great face reaches up through the space.


    Piercing the wise old skies, there's a quiet shrine there away from strife, and alone with life only perceives the plan divine, but earthly draws for for where, if truth you'd share up there.

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    50 min
  • THGP #3 Idaho Recap
    Welcome back to another episode of The High Ground Podcast! On todays podcast we will brief our time chasing bugling bulls in the back country of Idaho, and welcome Morgan Hyatt as a partner of The High Ground. We will be sharing stories and insights to an epic time in Idaho.

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    1 hr 25 min
  • THGP #2 W/ Morgan Hyatt
    Welcome to episode 2, where we dive in and get to know Morgan Hyatt a member of The High Ground Podcast. On this podcast we will get to know a little about him, his time in the elk woods this year and how he became addicted to the outdoors.

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    43 min

About The High Ground Podcast

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The High Ground Podcast is a hunting podcast focused on earning the advantage long before the shot. It's about preparation, discipline, and the mindset required to…