Like many of you, I woke up Monday morning to the tragic news of the loss of both a friend and an icon. Roy Roth has been a role model and an inspiration to me for years, and back in March, I got the chance to sit down and chat with him on the podcast, which only fueled my respect for the man as both a hunter and as a person. I wanted to highlight some of the stories and advice that Roy shared with us on his earlier episode, so I put together a tribute in his memory, showcasing some of my favorite tales he told me. My heart goes out to the Roth family, knowing that the loss of a loved one is never easy.

Roy was the type of person who would give you the shirt off his back during a blizzard, and I would love to see the hunting community reach out and do the same for his family in their time of need. This GoFundMe campaign was created in the hopes that the hunting community will join me in showing our support for the Roth family. I also hope that you will share some of your greatest Roy Roth memories and stories as well.

Roy’s memory will never be forgotten and his family will remain in our hearts.

To help support the Roth family in these tough time

Click Here: https://www.gofundme.com/ac5qt2mc

 

 

Today on The Rich Outdoors hunting podcast, I am chatting with my good buddy Zac Griffith and we talk about hunting fitness and the optimal diet both on and off the mountain, as well as some of the lessons learned and mistakes made so far this year.

Show Notes:

* Hunting fitness

* Diet/diet recommendations

* Optimal diet on the mountain

* Food is fuel

* Mistakes and learning curves

* general OTC hunts

* Areas you hunt every year versus special hunts

* Learning patience

* First Lite gear

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Todays episode,  I’m chatting with Mr. Muley Freak himself, Erik Van Woerkom. Erik is not only a great hunter, but a great entrepreneur within the hunting community. Erik and I talk about the pros and cons of “getting into the industry” how to do so, and some of the struggles of juggling work-life balance with hunting. We also chat about mule deer hunting, some tips that have helped him be successful, and what drives him to be a better hunter.

Show Notes:

* About Muley Freak

* Getting into the industry

* Pros and cons of being in the industry

* Juggling the work-life balance

* Mindset

* The successful hunter pie chart

* Preparation

* Mule deer hunting

* Hunting tips

* Attractants

* Favorite hunts

* Dream hunts

* Muley Freak looking forward

Links:

Muley Freak

Erik’s Facebook

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 In today’s episode, I get to pick the brain of Fred Eichler on how to be a successful hunter and what commonalities successful hunters have that put them ahead. Fred was the first person to complete the North American Super Slam with a recurve and in the process has come to understand what it truly takes to be successful on many different hunts.  Along with his super slam accomplishments, Fred and his wife have a great outfitting business they run. In this episode, we talk about the mistakes he and his guides see hunters making that keep them from success.

Show Notes:

* Background

* Learning the hard way

* Trapping

* Best hunt to learn from

* Starting out with compound

* Super Slam

* Lessons learned

* Common attributes of successful hunters

* Common mistake

* Favorite gear

Links:

Fredeichler.com

Firstlite.com

 

 

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We are chatting with Steve Howard of Born and Raised Outdoors. We chat about tag creep, getting started putting in out of state, and whether units are really worth the points they require. We also cover calling tactics and Steve gives us his tips for success in calling elk.

 

Renowned mule deer guru Steve Alderman of muledeercountry.com shares with us his system for finding and harvesting monster mule deer in his home state of Idaho. We cover Steve’s system for scouting big bucks, understanding big mule deer behavior, migration patterns, and hunting big bucks. We also chat about some of the better units left in Idaho and how it is still a sleeper state for monster mule deer.

 

Show Notes: 

* Scouting

* Trail cams

* Mule deer behavior

* Migration

* Idaho hunts

* Idaho general seasons

* Filming

Links:

MuleDeerCountry.com

YouTube Channel

 

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In this episode of Shop Talk, we chat with Lewis Shetler on elk hunting, elk talk and competition calling versus calling real elk. We chat about Lewis’s upcoming Montana hunt and how he decided on a area to hunt. We also BS about whether elk really know what we are saying. If you’re an avid elk hunter, you will enjoy this bit and maybe even pickup a new tip or two for this elk season.

This week we are excited to chat with Kristy Titus. Kristy is an elk hunting nut like the rest of us, and a part of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s team elk, and a big supporter of Wounded Warrior Outdoors–among many other accolades. On top of all that, she is a certified clinical sports nutritionist, and has competed in the NPC figure division. Needless to say, Kristy knows a thing or two about fitness, nutrition and calling in big bulls. In this episode we cover fitness for hunters, best nutrition for hunting, calling elk, and early season tactics.

Kristy’s Gear:

Boots: Meindl Denali

Camo System: Cabela’s OutfitHer

Pack: Eberlestock X2- Day Pack

Bow: Cabela’s Creedence

Arrows: Easton Injection

Broadheads: Magnus Stinger Buzzcut 100 gr. or Hartcraft 100 grain

Guns/Caliber: Precision Rifle- Proof Research 6.5 Creedmoore; Winchester Model 70 300 Win Mag built by Wayne York of Oregunsmithing (using for elk this year)

Optics: Swarovski Optik EL Range 10×42, STR 80 MIL Spotting Scope, X5 3.5-18×50(i) Rifle Scope or Z6 3.5-18×44

Tent: Hilleburg Nallo 2 GT

Favorite mountain house: Chicken Chili

Favorite Quote: “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

Dream Hunt:  All of my hunts are dream hunts.

Links:

Kristytitus.com

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Hey guys welcome to our new Tuesday segment. We’ve been getting requests to do more shows,  as well as some requests to feature average joe type hunters. Well ask and you shall receive. Every week we are going to do a shorter Tuesday show, where we talk with some of our hunting buddies, listeners and friends of The Rich Outdoors. The idea is to have a quick 20-30 minute chat and pick up some of the lessons they have learned, hunting stories, and more.  Let us know what you guys think and if you like the concept, we would love your feedback.

Also if you have a some  experience and wanna join me on the show, send an email to [email protected] and tell us a little about yourself, your experience level, and why you would be a great guest.  For our first guest, I couldn’t be more stoked to introduce Sidney Smith out of Utah.

This week we sit down with elk guru Jason Phelps. Jason is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to both elk and elk hunting. This week,  Jason gives us the run down on “what’s in his pack,” and the gear that makes him so successful. We cover everything from long hunts to short hunts, food, water, and more. If you’re interested in hunting gear, this episode is for you! We also cover his thoughts on his new Kifaru tent, and some of the advantages and disadvantages of a floorless tent.

Show Notes:

* Boots

* Clothing

* Gloves

* Face mask vs. face paint

* Packs

* Water system

* Food

* Shelters

* Sleeping bag

* Early season tips

Links:

* Phelps Game Calls

* Kifaru

* GameCallSupply.com