Guy caught up with a longtime friend, Michael Batease, of The Elk Calling Academy. They dive into the new website and offerings from ECA, practical tips, and real-world experiences,discover the platform's focus on learning and community, and redefine your approach to hunting success. Immerse yourself in this enriching conversation and elevate your elk-calling game!

Episode 330 with Whitney Tramel, host of the Wild Strength Podcast.  Whitney is a strength and conditioning coach and lifelong hunter with a passion for doing hard things, challenging her limits, and elevating anyone around her. The episode dives into Whitney's head-first plunge into archery hunting elk, The Wild Strength podcast, getting through the mental struggles of her first solo hunt and some of the not-so-unusual rabbit holes. Enjoy the episode!

In this episode, we sit down with Weston Paul from Mountain Tough at the 2024 Hunt Expo. We explore mountain fitness and Mtn Tough's integral involvement with Western Hunt Fest. However, our dialogue with Weston extends beyond an app or partnership, delving into the crucial role of physical and mental fitness in the hunting lifestyle.

We tackle the often-overlooked connection between hunting and fitness. Weston sheds light on the challenges in persuading the hunting demographic to see fitness not just as a commitment like any other piece of gear but as an essential element of their hunting toolbox. He shares compelling experiences of how significant hunting losses often trigger the realization of the necessity of fitness among people.

Listen to Weston's emphasis on establishing a fitness routine, or 'manufactured hardship' as he calls it, that mentally strengthens individuals for successful hunts. His belief in discipline and mental toughness cultivated through fitness influences hunting and spills over into every aspect of daily life, creating a positive cascade in our lifestyle.

In this episode, you will be encouraged to appreciate the importance of setting and achieving small milestones, acknowledging the power of failures, and preparing for success. We discuss how consistent effort, rather than brief moments of victory, is the true marker of success. We also explore the idea of redefining failure as an opportunity for learning and growth, a stepping-stone to success.

Host Guy Duplantier sits down with Draya Grangroth, hunter, guide, author, and entrepreneur. The two discuss Draya's autobiography Whats Her Wild and why she decided to tell her story, healing yourself on the mountain and making a conscious effort to improve. Enjoy the episode.

You can find Draya at the links below:

https://www.instagram.com/whats_your_wild/

https://www.whatsyourwild.net

https://www.amazon.com/Whats-Her-Wild-Untold-Story/dp/1665306882

Saunter through the life stages of Andraya Grangroth as she shares the healing powers of Mother Nature.

This book is an inspirational memoir of an insecure girl healing into an independent woman, leaping past the multiple forms of childhood trauma to become an accomplished writer, author, small business owner, and western-hunting guide.

Growing up in a sheltered and strict household, this trauma was never addressed or brought to light. Her appreciation for the natural environment has held strong throughout her life, starting with the safe feeling of ferns in the dense Washington forest. This deep appreciation as a young child led to the realization of the healing powers of wild places, along with the growth that comes with these wild places.

Hunting rugged and remote terrain will test each person's mental and physical fortitude, distorting the prior image of themselves. What's Her Wild: An Untold Story depicts the mental and physical challenges of western hunting. Grangroth eloquently writes the stories of overcoming these challenges, leading to the growth of confidence as well as the successful and wholesome life she now lives. She tells her story so she can make a difference in the lives of others with similar trauma.

If you struggle with past trauma or lack the confidence to get into wild places, this book will change your thoughts and, most importantly, will change your attitude

There are few folks to turn to in the outdoor space when it comes to uping your game and embracing the process of field to plate; Guest Michael Edgehouse holds strong at the top of that list. Guy and Michael discuss the CutRite mobile app., the benefits of embracing the entire process of field to plate by your hands, in-field meat care, the Western Hunt Fest Ruck Out Challenge for season prep, and, of course, go down some rabbit holes. Enjoy the episode.

Check out the Cut Rite mobile app on Got Game Tech:

https://gotgametech.com/introducing-the-new-cut-rite-mobile-app/

Brought to you in partnership with Pack Em Out Apparel

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In this episode, join us as we dive into the elk season adventures of Gabriel Saindon, the owner of Ivory Holsters. Discover the challenges and triumphs of his journey, explore the decision to go full-time with Ivory Holsters, and brace yourself for a podcast takeover that adds a unique twist to the conversation. Don't miss the insights and stories that unfold in this episode with a special guest at the helm.

Efren Gonzalez, Jeffrey Devaul, and Guy Duplantier, talk The Western Hunt Fest. This is the rundown episode if you haven't attended a Western Hunt Fest, you'll want to listen. The ownership gets into the added venues, the new competitions, the point system, the seminars, charity partner, what to plan for, what to expect, the sponsors, speakers and why every hunter should have WHF on the calendar in '24. Enjoy the episode!

Mother, wife, entrepreneur, woman of faith, hunter. I have recorded episodes with the entire Pack Em Out family, and it was high time I hit record with my friend Felicia Gonzalez! We talk about Family, faith, the outdoors, hunting, and just shoot the shhh. Enjoy the episode!

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Western Fly Covers: 

When you spend as much time as we do outdoors, you know how fast things can turn. Wet or damaged gear isn't going to keep you out there where you want to be—ultralight element protection for your gear.

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Western Hunt Fest: 

Don't wait until you are in the field to find out that you aren't ready for the hunt... A lot of hunters think they are ready for the hunt but get out there and realize that they are out of shape, can't call in elk, or their gear fails them mid-season... Don't be that guy with a downed elk in the backcountry that can't get the meat out because he wasn't realistic with his hunt plan.

Test your preseason training in a competition style event. Competing against others can add a different element to your training, & help you learn to deal with some of that "Buck Fever".

 https://www.westernhuntfest.com

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 role in protecting our rights and privileges as hunters with HOWL For Wildlife:

 https://www.howlforwildlife.org 

Follow the links below for Western Contours partners and affiliates:

www.westerncontours.com

Wuru Wool

use code WesternContours2023

https://wuruwool.com

Arrow Tech Archery

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www.arrowtecharchery.com

Native By Carlton

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https://www.nativebycarlton.com 

Episode 324 with Laura Groesbeck. 

This episode was spawned by a social media post Laura made discussing the in-fighting that is all too prevalent in the sportsman community, the detriment and why we should shy away from it. Guy and Laura also discussed Western Skies Skulls and jewelry, supporting other management methods and Laura's endeavors in trapping. Enjoy the episode!

Brought to you by 

Western Fly Covers: 

When you spend as much time as we do outdoors, you know how fast things can turn. Wet or damaged gear isn't going to keep you out there where you want to be—ultralight element protection for your gear.

 www.westernflycovers.com

Western Hunt Fest: 

Don't wait until you are in the field to find out that you aren't ready for the hunt... A lot of hunters think they are ready for the hunt but get out there and realize that they are out of shape, can't call in elk, or their gear fails them mid-season... Don't be that guy with a downed elk in the backcountry that can't get the meat out because he wasn't realistic with his hunt plan.

Test your preseason training in a competition style event. Competing against others can add a different element to your training, & help you learn to deal with some of that "Buck Fever".

 https://www.westernhuntfest.com

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 role in protecting our rights and privileges as hunters with HOWL For Wildlife:

 https://www.howlforwildlife.org 

Follow the links below for Western Contours partners and affiliates:

www.westerncontours.com

Wuru Wool

use code WesternContours2023

https://wuruwool.com

Arrow Tech Archery

use code: WESTERNCONTOUR

www.arrowtecharchery.com

Native By Carlton

use code: westerncontours

https://www.nativebycarlton.com 

Guy Sat down with the Grizzled Outdoors crew and discussed their podcast, the mission, and life outdoors in the golden years. "These gentlemen are the real deal" from their service to our country, to the frontlines of sportsman politics, and not only advocating for folks to continue pursuing their passions in the outdoors regardless of age but setting an undeniable example. Enjoy the episode!

Brought to you by 

Western Fly Covers: 

When you spend as much time as we do outdoors, you know how fast things can turn. Wet or damaged gear isn't going to keep you out there where you want to be—ultralight element protection for your gear.

 www.westernflycovers.com

Western Hunt Fest: 

Don't wait until you are in the field to find out that you aren't ready for the hunt... A lot of hunters think they are ready for the hunt but get out there and realize that they are out of shape, can't call in elk, or their gear fails them mid-season... Don't be that guy with a downed elk in the backcountry that can't get the meat out because he wasn't realistic with his hunt plan.

Test your preseason training in a competition-style event. Competing against others can add a different element to your training, & help you learn to deal with some of that "Buck Fever".

 https://www.westernhuntfest.com

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 role in protecting our rights and privileges as hunters with HOWL For Wildlife:

 https://www.howlforwildlife.org 

Follow the links below for Western Contours partners and affiliates:

www.westerncontours.com

Wuru Wool

use code WesternContours2023

https://wuruwool.com

Arrow Tech Archery

use code: WESTERNCONTOUR

www.arrowtecharchery.com

Native By Carlton

use code: westerncontours

https://www.nativebycarlton.com