EP 32: Leupold HQ + Optics Academy
Western Hunter
Chris and Kevin were recently invited to tour the Leupold factory and visit the Leupold Optics Academy in Oregon for some long-range and NRL training. During a break, they sat down with CEO Bruce Pettet and Shooting Sports Marketing Manager Nic Kytlica to talk legacy, optics, rifles, and Leupold's bright future in American manufacturing.
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EP 31: Western Hunter Magazine introduces Wing Hunter
Western Hunter
Western Hunter Magazine introduced a western bird hunting section starting with the September 2024 issue. Kevin Guillen and Chris Denham explain many of the reasons the editorial staff decided to offer this new content.
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EP 30: Casey Richmond & Greg Williams of Eberlestock
Western Hunter
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 for Eberlestock so while we were at the Wild Sheep Foundation show we took the time to record this podcast. Greg Williams also with Eberlestock joined the conversation. Of course, we talked about the hunt, but we also discussed the history of Eberlestock and the future of this dynamic company. Casey’s hunt was filmed by Limitless Outdoors and is available on...
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EP 29: A year in the life of Alaskan boat captain Ross Hodek
Western Hunter
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 to shore in a zodiac type small boat to hunt and pick us up each night. The captains do this every single day from early October until the middle of December. The life they lead is a crazy one, so I decided to sit down with boat captain and owner Ross Hodek and talk a little about the year in the life of a Alaskan boat captain. By the way, if you are interested in...
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EP 28: Kodiak Island Blacktail
Western Hunter
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, Levi Sopeland, and Kevin Guillen (who had never been to Alaska prior). We sat down to capture their emotions and thoughts, there enthusiasm and awe reminded me of my first trips to the state. After you listen to this show, you will want to book your own adventure. If the boat-based trip interests you call Alaska Coastal Marine at 907-262-4359
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EP 27: Dylan Dowson from OnX Maps
Western Hunter
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.
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EP 26: Nate Simmons
Western Hunter
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.
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EP 25: Jordan Jonas
Western Hunter
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 behind-the-scenes stuff, dreams, family, hunting and mental preparation. He is a character, if you have watched the show then you know what I mean.
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EP 24: Remi Warren
Western Hunter
Remi Warren doesn’t need an introduction to this audience. Like most of you, I think Remi is
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EP 23: Dean Capuano from Swarovski
Western Hunter
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 and many different US states. We go into detail about what it takes to make the best optics in the world and what the future may hold.
info_outlineRafe 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 practices and why we now have the best hunting product that we unimaginable just a decade ago.