The HuntLeague Podcast

Listen in as Wade Carter tells Part A of his archery elk hunt with Taylor Hix.  After burning a few points to hunt a new unit, you can count on "PrepZero" not to scout, train, or shoot his bow before stepping in the elk woods.  Learn from some of his early mistakes and start building your game plan now for success.

In this episode, Wade dives into pushing through pain, communication and executing a game plan, to the beauty of being fully present in the moment.  Wade and Taylor got into more elk this year than all of their previous seasons combined.  Both Part A & B are filled with great stories from their encounters with elk.  

In Part B, we highlighted their use of Llamas which was a game changer.  Let's point out a few other pieces of gear though they used to find success that you have an opportunity to win in our 2022 Outdoorsman of the Year, The On Point Experience, and the Western Hunter leagues.  Wade and Taylor have both spent a lot of time and money researching their gear for backcountry hunts.  It's no surprise they both selected Vortex Optics and EXO Mountain Packs to see farther and to carry heavy loads.  Wade opted to roll with First Light (On Point Experience) and loved their layering system.  Taylor for the last several seasons has been rocking Skre Gear (The Western Hunter) and he can't say enough good things about both their products and customer care.  

Check out our leagues and list of incredible sponsors inside the HuntLeague mobile app.  Log and share your hunting story for a shot at winning a league title and great gear package from the outdoor industries best including Vortex, EXO, Skre Gear, First Lite, Remington, Velvet Antler Technologies, HUXWRX, Work Sharp, Argali, Western Fly Covers, Aziak Equipment, HuntScore, Hunt Fanatic, Born & Raised Outdoors, IcoTEC, Arken Optics, and more.  

Cody Paratore shares his 2022 archery elk season where they went 3 for 3 on the Oregon coast.  Cody joined the HuntLeague community in March and started strong with his spring turkey season.  Now just a few months later, he is sitting in a great position to make a run at the 2022 HuntLeague Outdoorsman of the Year title. 

As a responsible husband and father, Cody set out to be as efficient as possible with his time in the field.  He spent the off season studying maps, listening to podcasts, taking courses, and training his body for success.  This hard work paid off with full freezers, special family memories, and a happy supportive wife.

Search "Cody.P" on the community page to pull up Cody's posts and stories from this year.  You can also tap his profile photo inside the app to FOLLOW his account which will send you a notification when he completes a hunt or posts to the community page in the future. 

Taylor Hix is a passionate elk hunter that continues to learn and adapt in order to find success.  He walks through his early days of hunting elk from tree stands to his recent success 10 miles deep in the Colorado backcountry.  

After an 11 day hunt, with feet bruised and battered, Taylor sets out to fill his tag with only 4 days left in the season.  This podcast is about perseverance, adjusting strategies, teamwork, finishing in the red zone, ethics, llamas, and the long journey that to success.

This is the B-Story.  Taylor and Wade Carter will soon join the HuntLeague podcast to tell us about the first 11 days of their epic season.

Caribou hunting in Alaska is a bucket list hunt for many.  But what actually goes into the hunt and how do you prepare for it?  Listen in as father/son Ray & Danyole head to the Arctic Circle for a caribou adventure that turns into a struggle to survive.  

Ray and Danyole are members of the HuntLeague community and it was inspiring to sit down and learn from their experience.  One of the things I love about the HuntLeague app and community is the ability to log and share stories that inspire others to dream bigger and chase their next adventure.  

Will Bowmen is a teacher and constant student when it comes to archery.  He is one of the best string builders around and one of the owners of Archery School of the Rockies in Colorado Springs, CO.  

Before you buy your next bow find out what Will means when he says "there is a bow for every hand."  Don't buy into the hype, find a bow that you enjoy shooting because ultimately that is what will make you a more accurate archer.  

If you live in Colorado, be sure to stop by Archery School of the Rockies.  If you are in need of new bow strings, reach out to Will and check out bowmansbowstrings.com.

Tucker Schmidt is a new hunter that recently joined the HuntLeague community.  He works with Vortex Optics and has been involved in shooting sports for over a decade.  This podcast was recorded more as a vodcast intro to the HuntLeague app.  It walks you through many of the things you need to know after creating your account.  Learn about adding past experience, starting an activity, posting to the community page, adding events, understanding the leaderboard & rank, leagues, and more.

See what sets HuntLeague apart from all of the other hunting apps. Take a deep dive with us as we explore some of these key features.

You will love this podcast with Nick Blough from Vortex Optics!  Nick is a former Navy SEAL sniper and instructor that has quickly taken the skills he learned in the military and applied it to hunting.  

Nick was one of five judges that helped select HuntLeague's 2021 Outdoorsman of the Year.  This year, he will be joining the winner of The On Point Experience league along with Garrett Weaver, Kolby Moorehead, and Jared Newman on a once in a lifetime Oregon bear hunt.  Before the hunt, the winner will spend time with Nick getting their new rifle and Vortex scope zeroed and ready for the hunt.  The first day of the On Point Experience will include instruction on long range shooting from the guy that spent three years training our Navy SEAL snipers!

Be sure to download the HuntLeague app and get familiar with it before your season begins.  Start logging, learning, and sharing your hunting experiences as you compete for incredible prize packages in leagues.  

Meet Darrell Gogert (The Mad Scientist) and AJ Pozzuoli from Velvet Antler Technologies.  A company built out of necessity; creating products that meet the specific needs of hunters.  In this episode, we dive into their original VelvaLok product which cures the velvet on any horned animal whether that be a deer, elk, moose, or caribou.  Although V.A.T. has only been selling products since 2019, Darrell has been tinkering and perfecting his formulas for over 20 years.  Velvet Antler Technologies has you covered whether you are looking for a solution to preserve velvet, protect a cape, remove blood from hair or clothing, whiten a skull, clean an existing mount, or haul a head out without damaging it before you take it to the taxidermist.

Look for Velvet Antler Technologies products in some of the leagues in the app.  They have solutions that meet the needs of hunters from coast to coast and around the world.  To learn more, go to www.velvetantlertechnologies.com.  

In this episode Jared sits down with Josh Dishman of Chasin Tailz Outdoorz, one of the most successful blacktail hunters alive today.  Josh started his hunting career in diapers before taking his first blacktail at the age of 9.  Now at 41 years old, he has personally harvested 32 blacktail deer in consecutive years.  That is certainly impressive but his passion for mentoring and helping other hunters find success is what makes him legendary.  In the past two seasons alone, Josh has helped lead 25 successful blacktail hunts (he is not a guide/outfitter).  You will have a hard time finding someone as passionate as Josh when it comes to blacktail hunting.  There is hardly a day that goes by where he is not in the field running cameras, glassing, hiking, or scouting.  

To follow Josh's season, tap the Chasin Tailz Outdoorz profile on the leaderboard or community page and hit the FOLLOW button.  

For your shot at winning a once in a lifetime filmed bear hunt in Oregon next fall, join the On Point Experience.  This league is hosted by Garrett Weaver, Bear Hunting Magazine, and Vortex Optics.  It includes an amazing prize package brought to you by Exo Mountain Gear, First Lite, Work Sharp, AXIL, Western Fly Covers, Pyro Putty, Velvet Antler Technologies, and more.  

Meet elk calling champion Tom Diesing, owner of Mile High Note Game Calls.  Tom is a Colorado resident with nearly 40 years of elk hunting experience and success.  In the mid 80's, Tom spent time with the legendary Wayne Carlton learning elk hunting and calling strategies.  He started participating in World Elk Calling competitions in the early 1990's and has been a part of that scene since the beginning competing annually with folks like Corey Jacobsen and Michael Batease. 

In this episode we discuss Mile High Note Game Calls, elk tactics, adjusting strategies with age and experience, and Tom's 2021 big horn sheep hunt.  Tom is an elk calling guru selling some of today's most consistent and affordable calls.  Head over to www.milehighnotegamecalls.com and check out the Patriot line of calls, their elk call bundles, or to schedule a one on one lesson with Tom.  

Mile High Note Game Calls is a sponsor of the 2022-23 Western Hunter league along with Vortex Optics, Skre Gear, Klymit, Work Sharp Sharpeners, Western Fly Covers, Infuze Hydration, and others.  Download the HuntLeague app and join the Western Hunter league; learn from others, share your story, and connect with other passionate hunters pursuing game across the West.