EP 665: Jake Purlee In this episode, Cody sits down with Jake to chat about the grind and the glory of bear hunting, mountain running, and everything in between. Jake shares his ups and downs during a tough bear season, including the challenges of sticking to one spot despite the temptation to bounce around. They […]

EP 664: Tyler Horrocks In this episode, Tyler joins me to talk about his journey from a dedicated hunter to a successful entrepreneur. From peak bagging to bear hunting with hounds, Tyler’s lifestyle is a unique mix of outdoor adventure and business hustle. He shares stories of growing up in Idaho, learning hard work from […]

EP 663: Doug Champion In this episode, Cody sits down with Doug Champion, the founder of Champion Living Fitness, a business that trains rodeo athletes in strength and conditioning. Doug shares his fascinating journey from a professional rodeo career to running a fitness business, focusing on what it takes to excel in rodeo and in […]

EP 661: Alishia Zemlicka  This week on the Elk Hunt Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Alishia Zemlicka – a badass hunter and real estate investor. Alicia, along with her husband, is one of the best elk hunters I know, and her solo elk hunting success last season is one for the books. We dive […]

EP 660: Trevor Farnes In this powerful episode, Trevor Farnes—founder of MTN OPS and author of The Conquer Code—shares his journey from financial collapse and personal doubt to building one of the most recognized brands in the hunting and fitness industry. Cody and Trevor dive into deep conversations on faith, failure, purpose, and the long […]

EP 659: Argentina Stag Hunting | Jaden Bales  This week on the podcast, young Jaden is back from his guiding trip to South America, and we dive deep into his wild adventure! Jaden spent a couple of weeks in Argentina chasing free-range red stag on a ranch, and I couldn’t wait to catch up with […]

EP 658: Montana Wild | Shooting In this engaging episode of the podcast, host Cody Rich welcomes back Jared and Zach from Montana Wild to dive into the intersection of competitiveness, skill-building, and hunting mastery. Recorded in Cody’s signature conversational style, the trio explores the mental and physical demands of competitive shooting, backcountry hunting, and […]

This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Eric Clark, the mastermind behind Okayest Hunter. Eric and I dive deep into how the brand began and how it quickly resonated with hunters who are tired of the pressure to be the “best” in the field. We chat about their recent film on a blacktail hunt […]

Ep 656: Pete Muennich This week on the Elk Hunt Podcast, I’m joined by Pete Muennich, a true modern-day mountain man. Pete took my son and me out to check beaver traps, something I’ve wanted to do for years. As a guy who’s read every mountain man and trapper book I can get my hands […]

EP 654: Making a Living as a Guide & Lessons from Wyoming’s Backcountry with Nate Hommerding This week, I’m joined by Nate Hommerding, a hardworking guide chasing his dream of making a full-time living in the outfitting world. Nate originally reached out looking for advice on how to make extra money as an outfitter, so […]