On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian has guest Dan Pickar on to talk about some of the craziest adventures Dan’s career has brought him.

Dan is a writer, editor, and producer for both Eastmans Hunting Journey and Beyond the Grid TV. Dan also hosts his own podcast under the Beyond the Grid brand. Throughout his career, Dan has had the opportunity to go on some of the wildest hunts and adventures possible – from Marco Polo sheep above 16,000 feet to monster bull elk. Brian and Dan talk about some of these crazy stories and a few hard-earned tips and tricks for your next adventure. Check out Dan’s social media and hunts at the links below!

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian catches up with prior host Dan Mathews on land, western fishing, and life.

Dan Mathews was the previous host of the Western Rookie podcast. Brian and Dan met through podcasting and became friends immediately. Brian and Dan used to co-host the Western Rookie podcast, and since the New Mexico Shed Hunt when Dan stepped back, the two have had a lot of updates and exciting news in the outdoor world!

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian breaks down his gear setup for an archery elk hunt, from boots to bow. Summer is well underway and so is planning for another season of archery elk hunting! Brian does a deep dive into archery elk hunting gear, from the lessons learned on old gear to the pros and cons of new gear. Whether you are starting from the beginning or just looking to update one or two pieces for this fall, this is the episode for you!

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with good buddy Tyler Schmidt about hunting western North Dakota Mule Deer

Tyler and Brian met in Fargo at different networking and investing groups and quickly became good friends due to a shared passion for hunting. Tyler is an avid big game hunter and chases whitetail bucks on the eastern side of the state and mule deer on the west side of the state. Listen to Brian and Tyler chat about all the great opportunity North Dakota has for chasing some great mule deer!

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with Weston Paul about preparing for fall and another season of mountain hunting.

Weston Paul is part of the Mtn Tough – a Bozeman based coaching company that helps build fitness plans for outdoorsmen and women, guides, LEOs, and anyone that is interested in living healthy and getting the most out of their body. Brian and Weston talk about how much of a difference being in shape and prepared for hunting season can make on an elk hunt and the different styles of training that can help you get ready for September. To check out more from Weston and Mtn Tough, check out the links below.

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with Cameron Manwaring about an exciting new option for showing off your big game trophies.

Cameron is one of the co-founders of Mini Muleys, a crazy cool new company that can make mini replicas of your big game animals with the exact same character and colors as the original. Cameron and Brian chat about the different options this allows hunters to use, from doing a Euro with your original animal and a shoulder mount Mini, to getting Minis made from African Big Game animals and potentially having them waiting for you at home by the time you get back. Also, use the code TROPHY30 to save 30% on your Mini Muley order! Available for a limited time! Check out Mini Muleys at the links below to learn more.

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian chats with John Barklow about backcountry hunt planning, survival skills, and what success means.

John is the founder of Knowledge from Storms, an online resource full of incredible knowledge about back country activity. From skiing in the winter powder to packing out September Bulls, John is a wealth of information that could save you lots of time and discomfort on your next back country adventure! John also just released an Outdoor Class course on Back Country Mission Planning. You can use Code BARKLOW to save 20% on your outdoor class yearly membership and get access to all the great courses you heard about in this episode! Also, sign up for John’s free newsletter at the Knowledge from Storms website to get great information sent directly to you!

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with buddy Reece Anderson about Spring Bear Hunting in the West.

Reece and Brian met a few months ago when Reece came on Brian’s other podcast, the Two Bucks Podcast to talk about outdoor entrepreneurship. Reece is the founder of Northwind Taxidermy in Western North Dakota and is currently mounting one of Brian’s elk. Reece and his group just got back from a spring bear hunt in Montana, and he shares the story of how the hunt went down on today’s episode!

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with hunting buddy Bryce Bowser about their 2021 Montana Mule Deer Hunt

Bryce and Brian went to the same high school a couple years apart and then later crossed paths again after college through mutual friends. Bryce started getting more and more into bowhunting and deer hunting at the same time. The guys decided to plan a South East Montana deer hunt for the fall of 2021 and talk about the hunt and all the adventures on this episode of the Western Rookie Podcast!

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian chats with Henry Ferguson about giant mule deer and 15 straight seasons of punching his deer tag!

Henry is a Colorado hunter and has a passion for big mule deer! Henry started as a competition target archer and eventually started applying those skills with his bow to deer hunting where he found some incredible success! Henry is currently on a 15-year streak of punching his deer tag in his home state, and has some amazing bucks on his wall! Brian and Henry talk about glassing and scouting strategies, spot-n-stalk tactics, and broadhead selection for mule deer! To check out some of the bucks mentioned, go to Henry’s Instagram page at the link below!

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