Western Hunter

By Western Hunter

What's Western Hunter about?

Chris Denham, publisher of Western Hunter Magazine and co-host of The Western Hunter TV show talks about all things relevant to western hunters. Nothing is off the table, just honest conversation with true experts.

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Western Hunter episodes:

02.05.2024
EP 30: Casey Richmond & Greg Williams of Eberlestock
On the March/April cover of Western Hunter Magazine we have a spectacular image of Casey Richmond with his Idaho bull. When I first saw the picture, I knew there had to be a crazy story behind it. Casey works...
12.12.2023
EP 29: A year in the life of Alaskan boat captain Ross Hodek
The Western Hunter crew just returned from a blacktail deer hunt on Kodiak Island, Alaska. This was a boat-based hunt meaning we lived, ate, and slept on the boat. Each morning one of the two boat captains would run us...
12.05.2023
EP 28: Kodiak Island Blacktail
I have hunted blacktail deer on Kodiak Island in Alaska and believe the experience offers the most adventure for the dollar in all North America. This year our crew included three guys who had never hunted in Alaska; Mark Denham,...
07.15.2022
EP 27: Dylan Dowson from OnX Maps
OnX Maps pioneered the hunting GPS industry and has become the gold standard for western hunters. In this episode I sit down with Dylan Dowson from OnX to discuss the past, present and future of this technology. onxmaps.com
06.13.2022
EP 26: Nate Simmons
2021 was a heck of a year for The Western Hunter. Nate Simmons and I sit down and talk about the lessons learned and what we will do differently heading into the 2022 hunting season.
10.18.2021
EP 25: Jordan Jonas
My guest today is Jordan Jonas the winner of the hit TV show Alone season 6. Jordan is a hunter and his hunting skills contributed directly to his ability to survive in the Arctic for 77 days. We talked about...
08.05.2021
EP 24: Remi Warren
Remi Warren doesn’t need an introduction to this audience. Like most of you, I think Remi is one of the most interesting people in the world as well as one of the top ambassadors for the hunting community. While attending...
06.25.2021
EP 23: Dean Capuano from Swarovski
In this episode I sit down with Dean Capuano from Swarovski. Dean and I met via phone on his very first day on the job at Swarovski over 20 years ago. Since then, we have hunted together in Austria, Africa, Mexico...
05.26.2021
EP 22: How to prepare and cook wild game with Conor Gabbott
Connor Gabbott is a professionally trained chef, photographer, videographer and hunter. In this episodes he shares his secrets for preparing and sharing wild game. But we also dig into his evolution as a hunter, his entry into the camera world,...
04.30.2021
EP 21: Rafe Nielsen from Browning
Rafe Nielsen from Browning is back again! In this episode we talk about life without a SHOT Show in 2021. We dig into new rifle products and how those products are developed and brought to market. We also spent time...
03.24.2021
EP 20: Roy Grace
Roy Grace has been bowhunting his entire life and has hunted every species the west has to offer. Roy is also the records chairman for the Pope and Young club. In this episode we talk about why the record book...
03.02.2021
EP 19: Kendall Card
There are dozens of boot companies, each with dozens of different models from which to choose. Making the wrong choice can cost money and ruin a hunt. In this episode I talk again with Kendall Card from Crispi, about how...
07.21.2020
EP 18: Bakcou Bikes
Electric assisted (e-bikes) are exploding in popularity worldwide. When it comes to western hunting e-bikes, Bakcou is leading the way. In this episode I sit down with Bakcou founders Bryan and Dave to discuss their company, their bikes, the current...
07.02.2020
EP 17: Kelly Glenn
Not long after the turn of the 19th century the Glenn family settled in Southeast Arizona. Warner and Wendy Glenn raised a son Cody and daughter Kelly in the same country. Cody and I became friends the first day...
06.18.2020
EP 16: Warner Glenn
Not long after the turn of the 19th century the Glenn family settled in Southeast Arizona. Warner and Wendy Glenn raised a son Cody and daughter Kelly in the same country. Cody and I became friends the first day...
06.04.2020
EP 15: Kendall Card
Boots are one of the most important pieces of hunting gear in our kit. I sit down with Kendall Card from Crispi and cover some important topics we all need to consider when purchasing footwear. Kendall is also the co-founder...
05.20.2020
EP 14: Rafe Nielsen
Rafe Nielsen is not only a hunting partner he is the marketing director at Browning. We spent time talking about John Browning and many of his contributions to modern firearms and to our military. We also dive into modern production...
03.16.2020
EP 13: Remi Warren
Remi Warren has been a field editor for Western Hunter Magazine for so long that neither of us can remember! In this episode we dive into his hunting career, how he got started, and what is really doing right now....
02.28.2020
EP 12: Steve Opat
In this episode I sit down with Steve Opat from Fairbanks, Alaska. Steve is an avid hunter and is also a medical helicopter flight nurse. He is in a unique position to learn from peoples mistakes. We talk about the...
08.16.2019
EP 11: Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo
Ralph and Vicki have been producing some of the best video hunting content since before outdoor TV even existed! Not only are they absolute pioneers in the business they are two of the most sincere and authentic ambassadors in the...
08.02.2019
EP 10: Bob Lacher
Bob Lacher was born and raised in Alaska. As a child he hunted with his dad to feed the family, not for trophies. The adventure bug bit him hard! He started flying a bush plane at an early age and...
07.25.2019
EP 09: Heather Kelly and Brad Hurd Heather’s Choice
Native Alaskan Heather Kelly was tired of the limited food options available to backcountry travelers. So she did what nobody thought was possible and created her own foods, which lead to the creation of Heather’s Choice. Her dehydrated (not freeze...
06.29.2019
EP 08: Steve Felix P&Y World Record Elk
In 2016 Steve killed the largest bull elk ever taken with a bow. At almost 430” it is my opinion this record may never be broken. I met Steve while on business in Montana. Fortunately I had the recording equipment...
06.18.2019
EP 07: George Bettas
If they were looking for a new “Most Interesting Man in the World” I would nominate George Bettas. He has worked with the Boone & Crockett Club, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and was one of the founders of the Mule...
06.11.2019
EP 06: Wayne Carlton
Wayne Carlton is truly a legend in our industry. He pioneered the art of calling elk with diaphragm calls. Back in the 80’s his elk calling seminars were epic, and folks would drive hundreds of miles for the privilege of...
04.23.2019
EP 05: Justin Gordon
Last fall Justin Gordon killed the largest mule deer ever taken with a bow. In this episode Justin and I talk about his buck, but being one of the most introspective hunters I have ever met, our conversation goes much...
03.08.2019
EP 04: Mike Duplan
Mike Duplan is one of best mule deer hunters I have ever met. He has taken huge bucks in some of the most heavily hunted areas in Colorado…and I mean huge. He co-authored “The Edge, The Complete Approach to Hunting...
02.22.2019
EP 03: Arizona Coues Deer Hunt
As the sun set on our last night in an Arizona Coues deer hunt I sat down with Mark Denham and The Western Hunter videographer Matt Neddermeyer to talk about the realities of hunting the grey ghost. The sun was...
02.08.2019
EP 02: Colton Bagnoli
In this episode I sat down with Western Hunter shooting editor Colton Bagnoli at his home in Kalispell Montana. He is one of the most talented and hard working people I have ever known. He is an accomplished gunsmith, taxidermist, trapper,...
01.25.2019
EP 01: Nate Simmons
On this episode, Chris sits down with Nate Simmons at his home in Cody, Wyoming. Nate is one of the most extreme backcountry bowhunters on the planet and prides himself on being a self-sufficient DIY hunter. He is the Producer and...
01.11.2019
Welcome to the Western Hunter Podcast
Welcome to the Western Hunter Podcast! On this pilot episode our host, Chris Denham, explains what you can expect to hear in future episodes. For more on Western Hunter including our magazine and television show, please head over to our...

What's Western Hunter about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Western Hunter episodes:

EP 30: Casey Richmond & Greg Williams of Eberlestock

EP 29: A year in the life of Alaskan boat captain Ross Hodek

EP 28: Kodiak Island Blacktail

EP 27: Dylan Dowson from OnX Maps

EP 26: Nate Simmons

EP 25: Jordan Jonas

EP 24: Remi Warren

EP 23: Dean Capuano from Swarovski

EP 22: How to prepare and cook wild game with Conor Gabbott

EP 21: Rafe Nielsen from Browning

EP 20: Roy Grace

EP 19: Kendall Card

EP 18: Bakcou Bikes

EP 17: Kelly Glenn

EP 16: Warner Glenn

EP 15: Kendall Card

EP 14: Rafe Nielsen

EP 13: Remi Warren

EP 12: Steve Opat

EP 11: Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo

EP 10: Bob Lacher

EP 09: Heather Kelly and Brad Hurd Heather’s Choice

EP 08: Steve Felix P&Y World Record Elk

EP 07: George Bettas

EP 06: Wayne Carlton

EP 05: Justin Gordon

EP 04: Mike Duplan

EP 03: Arizona Coues Deer Hunt

EP 02: Colton Bagnoli

EP 01: Nate Simmons

Welcome to the Western Hunter Podcast