This episode was recorded on the mountain in Virginia following our last evening hunt of the last full day of hunting for me. I sat down at a campfire with Jacob Porter and Andrew Fisher, aka "Squatch", to recap the week of hunting. We shared a bottle of Horse Soldier while the stories were told. This was a unique experience for a Western hunter to fly to the east coast to hunt in their mountains.

This was a fun, episode to record...however, be advised we shared a microphone due to some equipment constraints, so there will be some minor audio quality issues as a result.

Jacob Porter can be found on:

Instagram: @tritontraining Facebook: Jacob Porter

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This episode signifies the start of Season Two. Life took some interesting turns this past spring and summer, so the hiatus between Season One and Two was, unfortunately, extended. For this show, I gave a brief monolog on our past few months, and then I dive into a season recap with my son-in-law, who brought his six-year-old son hunting for the first time.

Colton can be found on:

Instagram: @cocogarner12 Facebook: Colton Garner

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Part two of a two part series: I was honored to talk with Jaden Bales of Hunt West Planning in Wyoming. As hunting planner and advisor, Jaden and I discussed hunters in the later stages of life who have not previously participated in non-resident applications and point systems. Jaden goes over random draw and point systems, how to start applying, point creep, tips on Western States to research, and suggestions on how to obtain a non-resident tag every year and have a great adventure.

See Hunt West Podcast: "How to Get Started Out West" from July 5th, w/ Weston Homa (Run the Rack Podcast)

Jaden is widely recognized for his work with Eastman's Hunting and the Hunt West Podcast. He can be found at:

email: [email protected] Instagram: @huntwestplanningco & @jadenbales

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On this episode, I sat down with two good LEO's and hunting buddies, SGT Mark Coon (Stevens CSO) and SGT Sean Moore (Yuba CSO). We discussed the rigors of police work from crazy schedules, to sleep deprivation, to hormone deficiencies; and how we cope these issues and still manage our professional/personal lives and hunting addictions.

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Part one of a two part series: I sat down, in studio, with Larry Ashton, of Great Rates Brokerage, here in Idaho. As a broker and financial advisor, Larry and I discussed how to invest and save for the expense of hunting. With a split focus on younger hunters and how to invest for the expense of adventure hunts later in life, to how older hunters can save for application and license fees on an annual basis.

Part two will feature a special guest with extensive knowledge of application strategies, point systems and how older hunters can obtain a tag every year.

email: grtr8s2aol.com & [email protected]

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On this episode I sit down with Jacob Porter of Max Meadows, Virginia. Jacob and I go back to 2020, when he did some armorer training for my previous agency here in Idaho. We developed a long lasting friendship forged out of our love of muzzleloaders and muzzleloader hunting. As a gunsmith, Jacob is well versed in building muzzleloaders of all shapes and sizes. If you're interested in building a muzzleloader or muzzleloader hunting, reach out to Jacob.

Instagram: @tritontraining Facebook: https://facebook.com/jacob.porter.1690 & https://facebook.com/tritontrainingLE email: [email protected]

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On this episode I am solo and discuss the relationships we forge in the hunting community, what those relationships should mean to us as hunters and humans. This episode is short, but deep, and appropriate given the fact that fate dropped a friend and mentor into my City this past week. This gave us the opportunity to deepen the forge between us and plan a hunt for 2026.

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On this episode I had the honor to talk with Chief Petty Officer, David 'Alaska Dave' Bergman, United States Coast Guard (ret.).

Dave and I discuss his quest to complete his North American sheep slam, with a Rocky Mountain Big Horn in the Lower 48 in 2026. Dave talks about his previous sheep hunts; plus, the plan and preparation at 41 years old, and the equipment he will be using for the last hunt of the slam.

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On this episode I brought on my friend, and fellow LEO, Hilary Naleway. Hillary is an adult-onset hunter, that happens to be female. We take a dive into hunting as a female and the challenges that come with it. Hillary discusses stereotypes, gear, fitness, & preparation, hormones, and hunting partners.

Hilary shared a list of the gear that she is using on her hunts, see below for the details!

Crispi

*Altitudes size 7

Summits

*Skarven

Sitka

*Timberline pants Size 28

*Cadence pants Size 28

Stone Glacier

*De Havilland Lite Pants Small

*M7 Jacket Small

Kuiu

*Peloton 240 Full Zip Hoodie Medium

Initial Ascent pack

Rifle is a Savage Ultralight 6.5 PRC with a custom load

Bow is a Mathews VXR, draw length is 26” draw weight 62 lbs I believe last I checked. Arrows are Black Eagle X Impacts with the focus system with the Muzzy Trocars broadheads

Instagram: @thetwilighthunter X: @bitterrootreapr YouTube: @the_twilighthunter

Hilary Naleway can be found on Instagram: @bugles_barbells_eventing

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On this episode I got the opportunity to talk with David Heath, pro-staff for PSE Archery and co-host of the Whitetail Advantage Podcast. Dave and I have a deep conversation about our why....why we hunt, the meaningfulness of hunting, how it has united our families, and passing the love of hunting on to our children and grandchildren.

Instagram: @thetwilighthunter X: @bitterrootreapr YouTube: @the_twilighthunter

Dave Heath can be found on Instagram: @psemobilehunter; @whitetailadvantage and YouTube: @whitetailadvantage

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