It was so good to be back at the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo in Salt Lake, recording live eps. from the Initial Ascent booth! This series has so so much to offer in insight and perspectives. I caught up with Hunter McWaters for episode 273. Enjoy the episode!

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It was so good to be back at the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo in Salt Lake, recording live eps. from the Initial Ascent booth! This series has so so much to offer in insight and perspectives. Up first is Charles Whitwam the man behind HOWL for Wildlife. Enjoy the episode!

GET INVOLVED IN FIGHTING FOR OUR RIGHTS AS OUTDOORSMEN AND WOMEN BY SUPPORTING SPORTSMEN'S ALLIANCE, FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW:

https://www.westerncontours.com/sportsmens-alliance

Take an active roll in protecting our rights and privileges as hunters with HOWL For Wildlife:

 https://www.howlforwildlife.org

Please help me support those who support the podcast and get some bills paid, use the links below.

Follow the links below for Western Contours partners, affiliates and discounts.

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I sat down with Armando Martinez of The Bow Hitch and talk about the random acts giveaway they're running. Given the things we see on a day to day all the conflicts, all the discord and just doing something random and kind seems to be a stretch. Things like this just deserve a highlight. Enjoy the episode!

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Take an active roll in protecting our rights and privileges as hunters with HOWL For Wildlife:

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I had the honor and privilege to sit down with Joe and the bros to recap my 2021 elk season. We talk about the highs the lows, some valuable lessons learned, the magic of September and offer some solutions to some common "hang ups" we encounter chasing elk. This episode was previously published on The Elk Bros Blue Collar Elk Hunting podcast. Enjoy the episode!

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I sat down with Ed Morris and Mark Nethery, two gentlemen who have held office with The League of Kentucky Sportsmen. The League has been around since 1935 and advocating for the sportsmen and women in the fine state of Kentucky. Walking the halls of the state legislature with one goal, regardless of the subset in the outdoors to fight, weigh in, show our power as a voting block and insure that decisions are based in sound management. With the amount of years and lessons learned the value in experience is worth its weight in gold, especially with the current state of affairs and opposition we face. Enjoy the episode!

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There are a few folks select folks that make me want to expand my elk knowledge and get me thinking outside of the box, I caught up with one of them. I had the pleasure of sitting down with James Nash veteran, hunter, guide, rancher, mentor, podcast host, seeker of information and sharer of knowledge. Enjoy the episode!

To listen to 6 Ranch Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com or search 6 Ranch on most major platforms.

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There is so much to be taken away from an elk hunt, not just in hunting experience but also in life experience. Luis Gonzalez talks a bit about his journey in the elk woods. What he has learned, how he applies those lessons to September and how his journey has had a positive impact off the mountain. You can catch Luis on The Elk Bros Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast. Enjoy the episode!

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https://www.westerncontours.com/sportsmens-alliance

Take an active roll in protecting our rights and privileges as hunters with HOWL For Wildlife:

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So many of us want to take action when it comes to protecting our rights and privileges as hunters and are alot of the time stifled be it from lack of knowledge, making the time, lack of funds, knowing where to begin and the list of reasons goes on and on. Mr. Charles Whitwam set out to remove those hurdles over a year ago. howlforwildlife.org is a user friendly action site where in about a minute we can inform our representatives that we stand for sound wildlife management. Be it issues in Washington on bears, Colorado with cats and bears or California with bears the site gives us a place to unite for the preservation of our passion and the continued sound management through hunting, trapping etc. Enjoy the episode!

Signing up is free at https://www.howlforwildlife.org/take_action

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Take an active roll in protecting our rights and privileges as hunters with HOWL For Wildlife:

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Follow the links below for Western Contours partners, affiliates and discounts.

www.westerncontours.com

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How do you approach set ups and calling as a team? Working elk with a hunting partner can be a challenge, I sat down with Michael Batease to discuss everything from set ups to planning. Its about creating opportunities and maximizing the ones you get. Michael shares his wealth of knowledge and how he and his camp brothers seal the deal. Enjoy the episode!

Michael provides a great resource in Elk Calling Academy. Follow the link below to take advantage of his elk hunting years and passion.

https://www.patreon.com/elkcallingacademy

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This episode is a follow up to episode 264 Divide and Conquer, with Jim Huntsman and Joe Giglia. We recieved an email from listener Ed Morris out of Kentucky. The email had some great talking points and what I would consider a template of action more of us need to follow, organize and promote, a group called the League of Ky Sportsmen, founded in 1935 by concerned sportsmen (www.kentuckysportsmen.com . When the three of us get to talking there is plenty of rabbit holes, nonetheless we felt addressing this on air was the best way to serve the efforts in Kentucky and our passion. Enjoy the episode!

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