The Salty Yak Outdoor Podcast

The Salty Yak Outdoor Podcast is a podcast from Texas that started as a saltwater kayak fishing podcast. Since its beginning, in 2019, the podcast has grown into all thing outdoor adventures. We talk about freshwater fishing, bowhunting, 3D archery, rifle hunting, hunting out West and of course saltwater kayak fishing! Tune in and see what adventure we are up to this time!

The Matagorda Island Kayak Fishing Trip 6.0 03/10/2026

The Matagorda Island Kayak Fishing Trip 6.0 Episode 225 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast I give you all the information about our upcoming Matagorda Island Kayak Fishing/Camping Trip! We talk what the trip is about, the gear you need (more is less) and what to expect if you are coming on the trip. /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/40309425

Why I "ATE" 11 Out of State Tags 03/04/2026

Why I "ATE" 11 Out of State Tags Episode 224 - As of this date I have been on 14 out of state hunts...11 of those have been "unsuccessful". In this podcast I take a hard look at why I did not fill a tag on these hunts. I also talk about the few hunts that went right and hopefully share with you what I have learned from all of these trips! I would love to hear what you have learned from your hunts! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/40309400

Whitebass Fishing from Your Kayak! 02/05/2026

Whitebass Fishing from Your Kayak! EP 223 - Its that time!!! The whitebass are heading up in the creeks!!! Listen to me and Roger talk about our kayak fishing trip we just returned from! 4 of us headed to an "undisclosed public lake" and launched our kayaks in the chilly morning air. The air may have been cold but the fishing was hot! Its time to knock the dust off the kayak and go fishing! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/40012815

2026 Arizona Archery Deer Hunt 01/29/2026

2026 Arizona Archery Deer Hunt EP 222 In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast you will hear all about the adventure that was our 2026 Arizona archery deer hunt! Spent 10 days in the field chasing deer and it was great! Thanks for listening!!!! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/39917300

Choke Canyon TPWD Archery Draw Hunt 01/08/2026

Choke Canyon TPWD Archery Draw Hunt Episode 221 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast we tell the tale of our TPWD Draw Archery deer hunt at Choke Canyon North Shore State Park. Me, Curtis, Chris and Nic got selected for this TPWD draw hunt back in September. We had a great time with two of the four taking great whitetail bucks with thier bows. Tune in and hear just how the hunt unfolded! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/39655065

The Tale of "Hook" and 3rd Time is a Charm! 12/22/2025

The Tale of "Hook" and 3rd Time is a Charm! EP 220 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast Nic tells the tale of his most memorable whitetail buck to date and KJ tells how the 3rd time was a charm for his first whitetail! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/39491235

So...you want to hunt out of state??? 12/14/2025

So...you want to hunt out of state??? EP 219 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast I talk about all the different states that I apply in and why. If your new to wanting to go hunt out of state, hopefully this podcast will give you an idea of where to start. Thanks for listening!!! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/39310400

My First Deer!!! Hunting with the Moore Boys! 12/07/2025

My First Deer!!! Hunting with the Moore Boys! EP 218 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast we meet the "Moore Boys". Father, Jonathan, and his sons JJ and KJ. We talk about how God put us together others and what that has lead too. Spiritual guidance for me and my team and the "Lord's Chicken" LOL. The opportunity to go deer hunting for them. But it is so much more than that. The friendships that have come have been such a blessing. I do not beleive in coincidences. God has a plan and who we encounter in our lives is part of that plan. I hope you enjoy the podcast! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/39310160

Colorado 4th Season Elk Hunt 11/25/2025

Colorado 4th Season Elk Hunt Episode 217 - I have done a few Colorado 4th season elk hunts over the past few years, but this one took the cake! We had a great time, found elk and were able to fill one of the three elk tags. Tune in and hear all about this hilarious hunting trip! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/39160430

New Deer Rifle!!! 22 ARC 11/15/2025

New Deer Rifle!!! 22 ARC EP 216 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast we walk down the road of me choosing a new cartridge for deer hunting here in Texas. I had a few of things I wanted out of this new deer rifle, 1 - needed to be a 22 caliber so I could use my 22 caliber suppressor 2 - youth friendly 3 - good on deer sized game out to 150 yards. There now there are alot of calibers out there that would do that, but here is how I came to land on the 22 ARC in an Ruger American rifle. Hope ya'll enjoy the podcast! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/39042255

Arizona Rifle Coues Deer Hunt 11/09/2025

Arizona Rifle Coues Deer Hunt EP 215 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast I tell the story of my 2025 Arizona Rifle Coues Deer Hunt. It was a great time and once again I learned a few things. Thanks for listening. /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/38966645

2025 Texas Bow Season - The Roller Coaster Ride! 10/30/2025

2025 Texas Bow Season - The Roller Coaster Ride! EP 214 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast I tell the story of my "roller coaster ride" of a Texas bow hunting season! From having my first ever "target" buck for archery season, to making a bad shot to getting a 2nd chance at my biggest buck of a lifetime! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/38840380

We Hunt Redfish! PAC 2025 Trip 10/16/2025

We Hunt Redfish! PAC 2025 Trip Episode 213 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast you will hear all about our trip to PAC Kayak Rental in Pointe Aux Chenes, Louisiana. PAC Kayak caters to kayak anglers and we have made the trip down there to chase redfish in the marsh several times! Tune in and hear all about this awesome fishing trip, the awesome time we had and this special group of friends! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/38600980

The BEST Bowhunt EVER!!! 09/08/2025

The BEST Bowhunt EVER!!! Episode 212 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast me and my hunting buddy, Curtis, sit down and recount our recent cow/spike elk hunt in Utah! We said in Episode 166 that we would never do the Utah OTC cow/spike elk hunt again, but we did. It was an amazing trip and adventure! Tune in and hear all about our 11 day hunt. The ups and downs and what we learned from our trip. Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/38123685

Getting Started in 3D Archery and No tags...now what!?!?! 06/23/2025

Getting Started in 3D Archery and No tags...now what!?!?! Episode 211 - Welcome to The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast! This episode I talk about my recent adventures into 3D archery tournaments and what to know to get you started. Then we discuss what to do if you don't have a tag this year and why the Colorado Leftover Tag List is the option I am choosing. Thanks for tuning in! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/37111660

Matagorda Island Trip 5.0 - The Best and the Worst!!! 05/17/2025

Matagorda Island Trip 5.0 - The Best and the Worst!!! EP 210 - In this epsode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast you will join in and hear all about our recent kayak fishing adventure trip out to Matagorda Island from Port O'Connor! There were small craft advisorys out due to the winds, but we still went! The people at the boat ramp thought we were crazy!!!! Maybe we are!!! LOL It made for one heck of a time and story to tell! Hope you enjoy the podcast!!!! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/36610380

Pre- Matagorda Island Trip 05/13/2025

Pre- Matagorda Island Trip Episode 209 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast I just take a few minutes to run down the details of our upcoming Matagorda Island Kayak fishing trip! Hopefully your listening to this on the way to join us!!! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/36555615

Utah Merriam Turkeys 05/04/2025

Utah Merriam Turkeys EP 208 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast myself, Nic and Curtis breakdown our DIY trip to Utah for our first ever Merriam turkey hunt! As with any hunting adventure there were highs and lows! Tune in and listen to the awesome time we had chasing Merriam turkeys in the mountains for the first time. /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/36423210

Total Archery Challenge - San Antonio 04/28/2025

Total Archery Challenge - San Antonio EP 207 - In this episode of the Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast we team up with our great friend, Emilio Escobar, from the SO Texas Outdoors Podcast, along with the usual suspects, and talk about our weekend shooting bows at the Total Archery Challenge in San Antonio! We tell how the courses went, what we learned from previous TAC events and the new gear that some of us might have bought! Thank you for listening!!! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/36332400

EP 206 - Arizona Spring Bear Hunt 04/14/2025

EP 206 - Arizona Spring Bear Hunt Episode 206 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast we talk about our "first Spring black bear hunt in Arizona. We discuss what went well, what did not go so well, equipment reviews and a few fun stories! It was a great trip with great memories and great friends! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/36123645

EP 205 - Why Hunt Spring Black Bears 03/25/2025

EP 205 - Why Hunt Spring Black Bears EP 205 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast I talk about why I got into hunting black bears. As a hunter from Texas where there are not alot of bears and no hunting season for them, what made me want to go chase them. Hope y'all enjoy the podcast! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/35857145

EP 204 - I am BACK!!! WTF Utah??? 03/20/2025

EP 204 - I am BACK!!! WTF Utah??? EP 204 - Sorry for the 2 month break! Just a quick podcast on what I have been doing the last 2 months, my 2025 hunting plans, a little rant on Utah and a little info on the 2025 Salty Yak Pak Matagorda Island Trip!!! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/35787200

EP 203 - Helibacon - helicopter hog hunting 01/29/2025

EP 203 - Helibacon - helicopter hog hunting Episode 203 - Checked one off the bucket list!!! Tune in and hear all about our first ever helicopter hog hunt!!! Thank you Helibacon!!!! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/35075460

EP 202 - LANWR Bowhunting Texas Nilgai 01/16/2025

EP 202 - LANWR Bowhunting Texas Nilgai Episode 202 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast you join in on the conversation of our hunting party as we tell the stories of the adventures this year's bowhunt at the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge! The success and the near misses that come with bowhunting on public land. Thank you to my great friend, Emilio Escobar, So TX Outdoor Podcast for sharing the podcast host duties! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/34878480

EP 201 2024 Wrap-Up and is Coming in 2025!! 01/06/2025

EP 201 2024 Wrap-Up and is Coming in 2025!! Episode 201 - Me and Nic sit down and talk about how the 2024 fishing and hunting season rolled out. We talk about highlights and what we learned this year. Then we dive off into what is coming for us in 2025!!! Hope you have a great fishing and hunting season! Here is to another awesome year making memories with family and friends in the outdoors! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/34731185

EP 200 4th Season Colorado Elk Hunt w/ Ryan 11/28/2024

EP 200 4th Season Colorado Elk Hunt w/ Ryan Episode 200 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast me and Ryan start off at the end of our 3rd day of scounting recapping what we had seen in 3 days, being hopefully for opening morning. The podcast picks back up withthe hunt over and me back at home doing thending to the podcast. I talk about all we learned on this trip and what is coming for us in 2025. Hope ya'll enjo listening! Share with a buddy and have a great Thanksgiving! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/34187720

EP 199 - Fishing with Jeff Benda 10/23/2024

EP 199 - Fishing with Jeff Benda Episode 199 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors podcast we sit down with our good friend and renounded wild game chef, Jeff Benda. Jeff, being from North Dakota, has never caught a redfish! We talk about how Jeff became a wild game chef, a few cooking/meat care tips and recount his first time saltwater fishing from a kayak! It was a great day fishing and an awesome conversation with Jeff! Hope you enjoy! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/33579777

Double Down!!! 2024 Wyoming Cow Elk Hunt 10/11/2024

Double Down!!! 2024 Wyoming Cow Elk Hunt Episode 198 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast we sit down at elk camp and recount the last 2 days events of cow elk hunting in Wyoming! In 2 days of hunting we harvested 4 cow elk and packed out 5 elk!!! Tune in and hear all the amazing and funny stories of our hunting adventure in Wyoming! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/33416072

New TPWD Regs and Using Ballistic Apps 09/30/2024

New TPWD Regs and Using Ballistic Apps Episode 197 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast we talk abuot some new changes to the TPWD fishing and hunting regulations. The use of ballistic apps for hunting and the importance of practicing your shooting posistions. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy it! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/33257052

Arizona September OTC Archery Coues Deer Hunt!!! 09/07/2024

Arizona September OTC Archery Coues Deer Hunt!!! Episode 196 In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast we talk all about or recent September bowhunt in Arizona for Coues deer! The ups and the downs! The rattlesnakes and trantulas! Come on along and listen to our conversation about the hunt as we are driving back to Texas! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/32951657

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