In this episode of The Hunt Stealth Podcast, Ryan sits down with Lee Harrison, founder of Spark Media House, to break down the current state of marketing in the hunting and outdoor industry.

Lee shares his journey from small-town Colorado athlete to working with powerhouse brands like Kuiu, YETI, Leica, Schnee’s, and Sitka — and how that experience shaped his mission to help small and mid-sized outdoor brands “punch above their weight.”

The conversation dives deep into:

• Why in-person activations are becoming more powerful than ever

• The evolution (and current reality) of social media marketing

• Why affiliate marketing isn’t what it used to be

• The importance of stacking marketing touchpoints

• And how brands can build real loyalty instead of chasing one-time customers

Ryan and Lee workshop real-world examples (including BSN KNG) to show how small brands can grow through collaboration, community, and smart execution — not just ad spend.

If you’re a hunter, entrepreneur, or outdoor brand builder, this episode is packed with practical strategy you can apply immediately.

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In this episode of the Hunt Stealth Podcast, host Ryan Uffens sits down with Austin Malloy, an avid hunter and sales professional. They discuss Austin's journey into hunting, his memorable experiences with elk, and the importance of family in fostering a love for the outdoors. Austin shares insights from his recent successful elk hunt, tips for scouting and preparing for hunting seasons, and advice for new hunters on gear and mindset. The conversation highlights the thrill of the hunt, the respect for wildlife, and the supportive community within the hunting world.

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Ryan Uffens sits down with Jeff Barlow (Nimrod Outdoors) to talk about how a family hunting hobby turned into a 15-year “digital journal” of hunts, memories, and lessons learned in the mountains. Jeff shares a legendary family story about a 1934 buck that helped feed his grandfather during the Depression, breaks down the highs/lows of close-quarters bowhunting (including an unreal 8-foot elk encounter), and walks through a hard-earned Utah moose tag filled after miles of snowy tracking. The conversation wraps with Jeff’s hunting mindset: enjoy the ride and an intro to his family-run gear company, Sneak Tech, built to help hunters manage smell and sound in the field.Key Takeaways: Film it: build a “digital journal” of hunts.Legacy matters: stories make the hunt bigger than the kill.Be ready: animals vanish fast, stay composed and prepared.Snow helps: it’s brutal, but tracking can be a game-changer.Enjoy it: don’t chase scores, chase the experience.

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In this episode, Ryan Uffens interviews Weston MacArthur, known as Rise and Shed, about his journey into the world of hunting, particularly focusing on his experiences with bow hunting and elk hunting. Weston shares his motivations for starting Rise and Shed, the challenges he faced, and the emotional highs and lows of hunting. He recounts his first successful elk hunt and the adventures that followed, including a memorable trip to Montana. The conversation also touches on the ethics of hunting, the importance of spending time in nature, and practical tips for aspiring hunters.

Key Takeaways:

• Weston started Rise and Shed in 2016 after being inspired by a hunting video.

• His first elk hunt was a culmination of years of preparation and practice.

• Hunting is not just about the kill; it's about the experience and connection to nature.

• Time spent in the field is crucial for success in hunting.

• Scouting and understanding animal behavior can significantly improve hunting success.

• Camo is overrated; playing the wind is more important for successful hunts.

• Good optics are essential for spotting game from a distance.

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Ryan Uffens sits down with Dalton Harum - Boise firefighter, former college baseball player, and lifelong Idaho hunter. They talk about what hunting really takes beyond the highlight reels. They cover the grind of OTC/public-land success, controlling adrenaline, learning through failure, and how family changes the “why” behind the hunt. Plus Dalton’s no BS take on gear, mindset, and staying in the game when things go sideways.

Key Takeaways

• Time in the woods beats perfect conditions — you can’t kill from the couch, and “bad” days can produce the best opportunities.

• Adrenaline changes everything — range practice helps, but real reps on animals teach composure and shot execution.

• Failure is the teacher — spooked animals, missed shots, and mistakes are what build real skill.

• Don’t get trapped by Instagram standards — shoot what makes sense for your hunt; reps matter more than antlers.

• Mindset is the real gear — staying mentally strong (and connected to family when solo) is what keeps you grinding until it happens.

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In this episode, Ryan sits down with Tim Maddock, founder of Madd Hunts, to break down how a family tradition evolved into one of the most accessible DIY Coues deer and Sonoran big-game operations in Mexico. Tim shares the 25-year journey of figuring out the entire Mexico hunting system on his own from contacting ranchers to securing gun permits and how that knowledge now allows everyday hunters to experience world-class trophy hunts at blue-collar prices. They discuss safety in Mexico, the mental game of long water-hole sits, Tim’s once-in-a-lifetime three-year quest for a Boone & Crockett typical buck, the differences between desert and mountain ranches, and the logistics hunters should understand before booking their first trip. Whether you're curious about DIY hunting in Sonora, planning a mule deer or Coues deer adventure, or wondering how the process works, this episode is packed with real insight from someone who has lived it for decades.

Tim learned every aspect of hunting in Mexico by doing it himself contacting ranchers, securing paperwork, and navigating logistics before turning it into a business with his sons.

Sitting 11–12 hours a day for multiple days requires discipline, patience, and a mindset shift—boredom followed by seconds of pure adrenaline.

Coues deer rut mid-January, mule deer rut earlier, and mountain vs desert ranches offer completely different hunting styles spot-and-stalk vs water-hole ambush.

5 Key Takeaways:

Mad Hunts was built on 25 years of firsthand experience: Tim learned every aspect of hunting in Mexico by doing it himself, contacting ranchers, securing paperwork, and navigating logistics before turning it into a business with his sons.

Safety concerns are often overstated: After decades of traveling to Sonora, Tim has had virtually no negative cartel encounters. Safety largely depends on the region and sticking to vetted routes and ranches.

Desert water-hole hunts are a mental game: Sitting 11–12 hours a day for multiple days requires discipline, patience, and a mindset shift… boredom followed by seconds of pure adrenaline.

Prime hunting windows vary by species and ranch type: Coues deer rut mid-January, mule deer rut earlier, and mountain vs desert ranches offer completely different hunting styles spot-and-stalk vs water-hole ambush.

DIY and semi-guided hunts make Mexico affordable and accessible: DIY hunts start around $4,500, semi-guided around $5,500, providing international trophy opportunities at a price point most guided U.S. hunts can’t compete with.

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In this episode, Ryan sits down with elk addict and Florida resident Scott Dunton to explore what it takes to build a western hunting lifestyle while living at sea level, working a demanding medical career, and managing type 1 diabetes. Scott opens with the contrast of his South Florida routine hunting invasive iguanas with a blowgun in his neighborhood before shifting into his annual migrations west to Montana and Wyoming. He recounts a brutal archery hunt in Montana’s Crazy Mountains, where he tagged a 6x6 bull on day one and immediately stepped into one of the hardest pack-outs of his life. From there, he and his buddy moved into Wyoming’s Bighorns on a rare once-in-two-decades tag, chasing a 360–370 class bull above timberline through miles of rugged country.

But the hunt took a shocking turn when their camp was raided in the middle of the night bows sabotaged, gear stolen, and their sense of safety shattered. Scott shares the psychological toll of knowing people, not predators, had been just feet from their tents, and how anti-hunter hostility has changed the way he thinks about backcountry safety. Still, the trip wasn’t lost; help from the folks at Paint Rock Lodge turned a nightmare into new friendships. The conversation closes with Scott’s gratitude for his father’s mentorship, why sharing meat matters more than antlers, stories from his spot-and-stalk bear and pig hunts, taking his 12-year-old daughter on her first whitetail hunt, and his best advice for newer hunters still trying to notch their first tag.

Key Takeaways

• Invasive species offer real hunting opportunities: Florida’s iguanas give Scott a year-round “mini-hunt” lifestyle and keep his skills sharp.
• The Crazy Mountains are unforgiving: Montana tested him with brutal terrain, deadfall, and a punishing pack-out after tagging his bull.
• Camp theft & anti-hunters are a real concern: Having bows cut and gear stolen in Wyoming did more psychological damage than physical—reminding hunters to stay vigilant.
• Hunting with health challenges is possible: As a type 1 diabetic, Scott proves that preparation and discipline can overcome serious obstacles in the backcountry.
• Mentorship accelerates success: His father’s guidance—slow down, glass more, read sign—has shaped almost every win in his elk-hunting journey.
• The real trophy is sharing meat: Giving elk steaks and jerky to friends and coworkers is one of Scott’s favorite parts of the hunt.
• Go “one more ridge”: When you’re ready to turn back, push farther. Most hunters won’t—and that’s why you’ll find elk.

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Logan reflects on his first-ever archery elk kill... a solo hunt in grizzly country that turned into a picture-perfect rut experience with bulls screaming every day. Coming off a successful bow kill on a buck, he went in confident, determined, and eventually sealed the deal after a few hard days. His wife and father-in-law joined him afterward to pack the elk out. Thankfully only a mile and a half downhill. Logan wasn’t chasing antler score, he was just focused on getting it done and enjoying the process.

He also shares upcoming hunt plans, including a late-season backpack rifle deer hunt in new country, and laughs about freezers overflowing with meat after a moose and multiple deer between him and his wife.

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In this episode, Ryan sits down with Logan Romney aka The Creative Hunter. Logan shares how a childhood spent following his dad through the mountains, a COVID-era camera purchase, and a love for wildlife photography evolved into a full-time career filming hunts and creating premium content for hunting brands eventually leading to projects with names like Gritty/Brian Call.

Logan breaks down what it really takes to film hunts especially self-filmed hunts from using nothing but your phone to building a simple but effective camera kit. He walks through how he structures his story in the field using constant “past, present, future” updates, how he thinks about B-roll, and why power management and reliable optics matter more than fancy camo. Logan and Ryan also swap stories on grinding through long, discouraging stretches in the mountains, spotting and stalking bears in brutal country, and why the hunters who consistently punch tags are the ones who stay relentless when most people tap out. If you’re a new hunter or an aspiring hunting filmmaker, this episode is a blueprint for both capturing your story and sticking it out until it finally comes together.

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1. Use the camera you already have - You don’t need a $5,000 setup to start. Your phone plus a spotting scope adapter can capture solid footage and kill shots. The most important camera is the one you’ll actually use.
2. Self-filming is way harder than filming someone else - Trying to be both hunter and cameraman is tough and often unrealistic. Logan recommends learning by filming other people’s hunts first so you can focus on storytelling without making hunt decisions at the same time.
3. Structure your story with “Past, Present, Future” - Every time something changes, Logan films a quick update that covers: what just happened, what he’s doing now, and what he’s going to do next. Those talking updates, supported by B-roll, are what turn random clips into an actual film.
4. Gear smarter, not richer - Logan suggests starting with a used camera if you upgrade, something under $500 will do more than enough when you’re learning. For lenses, a 24–105mm f/4 is his do-it-all workhorse, with a longer zoom (70–200 or 100–400) as a nice-to-have, not a must-have.
5. Power and audio matter more than you think - Multiple power banks (like Dark Energy) and a small solar panel keep your phone and camera alive on long hunts. Phone audio is usually fine, but DSLR audio is trash without an external mic and wind cover especially in the mountains.
6. Good glass + good habits beat fancy camo - Logan calls out how overrated camo is compared to optics and glassing discipline. Get to vantage points where you can see a lot of country, glass off a tripod, and really pick apart edges, cover, and timber instead of just scanning open hillsides.
7. Relentlessness kills more animals than talent - Almost all of Logan’s success this year came late in his hunts... day 10, 11, 13. His advice to new (especially archery) hunters: don’t quit early. The people who consistently kill are the ones who stay in the game when it’s not fun anymore.

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Whitney Tramel... host of the Wild Strength Podcast and a strength & conditioning coach joins Ryan to trace an uncommon path into Western hunting. Named after Lake Whitney and raised on Texas catfish fries and Girl Scout campouts, Whitney didn’t pick up a bow until COVID, when ammo was scarce and the mountains of Colorado were calling. She went all-in, haunting the pro shop to learn the lingo, buying a flagship rig, and eventually selling almost everything to move to Colorado and chase elk on public land. Whitney and Ryan get honest about the steep reality of over-the-counter elk hunts, locating animals, closing distance, and choosing ethics over low-percentage shots. They trade hard-earned tips lik ehunt slow, “hunt your way in,” and using predawn locator bugles, swap close calls, and dig into why time in the mountains becomes a mental reset as much as a meat mission. Whitney ties it back to her coaching roots on how fitness, breath control, and resilience translate directly to backcountry success—and shares what’s next: a New Mexico cow elk rifle hunt, Missouri whitetails, and winter waterfowl. She closes with her mantra for new hunters and big goals alike: “Do the damn thing” stack your life to make the hunts happen, no excuses.

Key Takeaways: 

• You can start late, just immerse yourself in a pro shop, ask questions, and go all-in to accelerate the learning curve.
• OTC public-land elk is brutally hard; set realistic expectations about finding animals and closing distance.
• Ethics over ego: pass low-percentage lanes and only loose an arrow when you have a clean, confident shot.
• Fitness matters... strength, breath control, and resilience directly translate to backcountry performance.
• Hunt tactics that work: move slow, “hunt your way in” never go off-duty, and use predawn locator bugles to find elk.
• Conditions and pressure shift behavior so scout early, learn draw/tag systems, and adapt when opener changes everything.
• Stack wins and meat: build confidence on small game/waterfowl and design your life to make hunts happen
• Whitney lives by the motto of “Do the damn thing.”

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