The Salty Yak Outdoor Podcast

The Salty Yak Outdoor Podcast is a podcast from Texas where we talk about saltwater kayak fishing....most of the time. We started to this podcast in 2019 to help other kayak anglers catch more fish, be safe on the water and just enjoy the outdoors. We have built a strong community so if your into kayak fishing, archery, dee hunting, hunting out West or just being outdoors come catch us!!!

EP 182 - The Matagorda Island Recap 04/19/2024

EP 182 - The Matagorda Island Recap Episode 182 - This is the recap of just how our 2024 Matagorda Island kayak fishing/ camping trip went! Me, Roger and Darrel sit down and relive our recent adventure out to Matagorda Island. It was an awesome trip with 25 kayakers and 6 boats! isten in and hear all the stories and adventures of our trip! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/30895678

EP 181 - Arizona Spring Bear Hunt Rookies!!! 03/30/2024

EP 181 - Arizona Spring Bear Hunt Rookies!!! Episode 181 - Here is the tale of our first ever bear hunt! We decide to try spring bear hunting in Arizona! It was a great adventure with lots of rookie mistakes and lessons learned! Thanks for listening!!!! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/30607453

EP 180 Matagorda Island 6.0 03/17/2024

EP 180 Matagorda Island 6.0 Episode 180 - Matagorda Island 6.0 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast we talk all about our upcoming Matagorda Island Fishing/Camping Trip! This is our 6th year making the trip out to Matagordao Island to kayak fish for 3 days! Myself, Roger and Trevor set down and discuss what time we are launching, the route we are taking to the island, what to bring for fishing and camping and our group dinners! Everything you need to know to come join us on tis trip is in this podcast! If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to me at Hope to see you at the launch for this great adventure!!! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/30352403

EP 179 TIME - Our Most Important Asset 03/10/2024

EP 179 TIME - Our Most Important Asset Episode 179 - In the episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast we talk about how we spend our time on what is important to each of us. We discuss how spending my limited time on this earth relates to my Western hunting application strategy. Life is short. Spend it with the ones you love and cheerish. /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/30287488

EP 178 Bass, Brakes and Bears!!!! 03/04/2024

EP 178 Bass, Brakes and Bears!!!! Episode 178 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast we discuss now is the time to go white bass fishing! I take you down the road of my rifle upgrade to include deciding between a muzzle brake and a suppressor and we dive off into my decision to go bear hunting for the first time ever!!! Hope you enjoy the podcast! Besure to join us on The Salty Yak Pak Facebook group! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/30217083

EP 177 Don't be Slippn'!!! 01/28/2024

EP 177 Don't be Slippn'!!! Episode 177 - "Don't e Slippn" & Sheepdogs Rule!! In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast we don't talk fishing or hunting. We talk CONCEAL CARRY! We discuss the mindset of why we should conceal carry. We talk how to carry. Then we talk about some things that you may have never considered. Do you have a "family plan", dry fire practice, what do you do after an incident not get shot yourself by responding officers. I hope you find this topic interesting and you get some take aways from it. Be safe! Be a sheepdog!!! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/29680213

EP 176 Arizona OTC Archery Deer Hunt 01/22/2024

EP 176 Arizona OTC Archery Deer Hunt Season 6 Episode 176 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast we take you along on our first ever Arizona OTC Archery deer hunt! We give you day by day up dates on how the days hunt went four Coues and Mule Deer while it is still fresh on our minds! Then we wrap up the podcast while driving back to Texas! This was our best out of state archery hunt we have ever had so far! Come along with us for the adventure! Its a GREAT one!! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/29577918

Wild Vittles Podcast!!! Wild Game Cooking For Everyone!!! 01/15/2024

Wild Vittles Podcast!!! Wild Game Cooking For Everyone!!! Episode 175 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoor Podcast I sit down whith my friend, Chris Smith, and talk about his new podcast, Wild Vittles Podcsat! We talk all thing wild game cooking! As avid outdoorsmen and women we all enjoy the pursuit of the game and fish we chase. Preparing a great meal with that game is Chris' passion and his podcast takes us along on that jouney of delicious wild game cooking! A link to his podcast and instagram are below! Give him a listen and a follow! You will be glad you did! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/29454608

Texas Late Muzzleloader Hunt 01/10/2024

Texas Late Muzzleloader Hunt Just a quick podcast/story on how I ended my Texas deer hunting season! I love ending the season with a BANG! This one was no different! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/29426548

EP 173 Epic Ending to the Texas Rifle Season! 01/08/2024

EP 173 Epic Ending to the Texas Rifle Season! Episode 173 - This last weekendof the Texas rifle season Andrew and his wonderful wife joined me and Michelle for an afternoon! We shot Andrew's suppressed rifle, we shot bows and had an epic ending to day! Not exactly what we had planned, but it was AWESOME! Hope ya'll enjoy the stories and the podcast! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/29385733

EP 172 - Happy New Year and Cary's "Out of State" Application Strategy! 01/04/2024

EP 172 - Happy New Year and Cary's "Out of State" Application Strategy! Episode 172 - Happy New Year everyone! Thank you so much for listening to the podcast! I cover off on the highlights and some regrets of 2023. Then talk about the 2024 goals for the podcast and for me personally. We wrap up with me talking "in depth" on what my personal strategy and goals are when I apply for out of state hunts. All while sitting in the deer stand!!! Hope you all enjoy the podcast! Share it with a buddy! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/29333058

Colorado Gear Breakdown PLUS another ELK HUNT Story!!! 12/11/2023

Colorado Gear Breakdown PLUS another ELK HUNT Story!!! Season 5 episode 30 - This episode of The Salty Yak Outdoor Podcast was supposed to be all about the gear we used on the Colorado 4th Season Cow Elk hunt, but Ryan slips in a little Wyoming Archery Elk story too! Thanks for listening! Be sure to share the podcast with a friend! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/29013638

EP 29 Colorado 4th Season Cow Elk Hunt 12/04/2023

EP 29 Colorado 4th Season Cow Elk Hunt Season 5 Episode 29 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoor Podcast we recap our first ever rifle elk hunt! Me and my good buddy, James Murphy, start the podcast talking about his altitude sickness and how our 2 days of scouting went. Then we end the podcast with the recount of the hunt! Including his 550 yard head shot!!!! It was an awesome adventure! Hope you enjoy the podcast!! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/28928913

Christmas Puppy Story and Puppy Testing! 12/01/2023

Christmas Puppy Story and Puppy Testing! Episode 28 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoor Podcast we talk puppies! Specifically about choosing the right puppy using a "Puppy Aptitude Test". I am a life long dog lover and a "lab snob"! MUST LOVE LABS!!! LOL In this episode I tell the story of the one time I got to give my youngest son, Nic, a puppy for Christmas and some of the tests I use to pick the right puppy for the family. Here are the links to the "Puppy Aptitude Tests" /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/28878553

Andrew & The EndurHunt Podcast 10/25/2023

Andrew & The EndurHunt Podcast Episode 27 Season 5 - In this episode of TheSalty Yak Outdoor Podcast I sit down with former Marine and hunter, Andrew Lukosevic. Andrew came out to the farm and we bowhunted together and recorded this podcast. We talk about bowhunting, how we contected over social media, how hunting in Texas is different and getting started in hunting as a new hunter. I hope you enjoy the podcast and be sure to go listen to Andrew's podcast! Links below. /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/28417148

Redfish vs Whitetails 10/06/2023

Redfish vs Whitetails Episode 26 Season 5 - Redfish vs Whitetails In this episode I talk about trying to decide between going fishing or going hunting! We discuss the projects I have going on at the farm and how they are cutting into my fishing time. We talk about how the fall is an awesome time to be chasing fish in the marsh. We talk game cameras and how I use them for deer herd management. I talk about my whitetail hunting stlye and the different "phases" a hunter/angler goes through. We dive off into reloading rifle cartridges and finish up with "What's in Cary' Whitetail Pack"! Hope you enjoy the podcast! Be sure to share it with a buddy!! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/28243379

Episode 166 - No ELK - The Misadventures of Utah OTC Archery Elk Hunt 09/14/2023

Episode 166 - No ELK - The Misadventures of Utah OTC Archery Elk Hunt Episode 166 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast we "tell all" of our 2023 Utah OTC Archery Elk hunt in a general unit in Utah! We name names and give locations so you don't make the same mistakes we did! It was still a great trip with awesome hunting buddies and we learned a few lessons on the way! Hope you enjoy the podcast!!! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/28036107

Hunting Season is Upon Us!!!! 08/30/2023

Hunting Season is Upon Us!!!! Episode 24 Season 5 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast we talk about the "opener" to the Texas Hunting season! Dove Season!!! I talk a little stratagies, gear and how I love to cook dove! Hope you enjoy! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/27888573

Having Adventures and Type 2 Fun!!! 08/06/2023

Having Adventures and Type 2 Fun!!! Episode 23 Season 5 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast we relive our recent "scouting" trip to Utah! We talk all about the adventures and hardships we had had on the trip. Its these "Type 2" trips that make our best memories! This trip was full of "adventure". I hope you enjouy the podcast and share it with your friends! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/27670698

Finding Flounder and Finding Elk!!! 07/27/2023

Finding Flounder and Finding Elk!!! Episide 22 Season 5 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast we talk about the areas I look to find flounder, the lures and set ups I catch them with! We slso take a quick look at how I have modified my elk scouting plans based upon what I learned from this year's "death hike". Texas Fishing Force Tadem Flounder Rig - /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/27579219

2023-24 TPWD Drawn hunts 07/04/2023

2023-24 TPWD Drawn hunts Episode 21 Season 5 - In this week's episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast we dive into the 2-23-24 TPWD Drawn Hunt catalog! We talk why one would apply, the different types of hunts, application stragagies and the ins and outs of actually going threw the application process. I hope you love this episode and find it helpful! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/27362331

Glamping in HELL!!! 06/25/2023

Glamping in HELL!!! Episode 20 Season 5 - The episode of The Salty yak Outdoor Podcast is all about our "glamping" trip to Pedernales Fall State Park to hike, camp and test our gear for our upcoming Uta Elk trip in September. It was a learning experience to say the least! I hope everyone that is going out west to hunt this season learns from our experience! Stay hydrated my friends!!! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/27261369

"Who is the DICK?" 06/14/2023

"Who is the DICK?" Episode 19 Season 5 - In this episoe of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast I talk about me and Nic's recent kayak fishing trip and the encounter with "tournament" boat anglers, "sponsored" gear reviews, catching CCA tagged redfish and a hodgpoge of other this going on in my world! Hope you enjoy the podcast! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/27146085

Be Hard To Kill 05/28/2023

Be Hard To Kill Episode 18 Season 5 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoor Podcast I sit down with my good friend, Austin Garretson, and we talk why men need to have adventure in thier lives. We talk about how not everyone's has the same "adventures" but how its in our DNA to want to be tested. Its a great topic and conversation!!! Hope you enjoy! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/26968902

New Gear and Paddle vs Pedal 05/22/2023

New Gear and Paddle vs Pedal Episode 17 Season 5 In this week's episode of The Salty Yak Outdoor Podcast I dive into some of the new gear I got for the upcoming hunting season, the new bow and arrow setup. I also walk downt the path of selecting a paddle kayak vs a pedal kayak for saltwater kayak fishing. Hope you enjoy the podcast! Leave a comment and share with a friend!!! Wear your PFD!! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/26911521

Matagorda Island Redfish Melee!!! 05/14/2023

Matagorda Island Redfish Melee!!! Episode 16 Season 5 This almost a part 1 and part 2 podcast. LOL Part 1 is sitting down with the guys that made the trip to Matagorda Island while we were still on the island! Part 2 is "the rest of the story" about what happened to Robert and why we had had to call the Texas Parks & Wildlife game wardens and Coast Gaurd! Hope ya'll enjoy the podcast! Be sure to share it with your friends and fishing buddies! Stay safe my friends!! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/26831142

Pre-Matagorda Trip!!! 05/05/2023

Pre-Matagorda Trip!!! Episode 15 Season 5 - Just a short podcast on making sure everyone has what they need for the Matagorda Island trip!!! Stay safe and hope to see ya there!!! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/26754642

Episode 14 Season 5 Total Archery Challenge - San Antonio 04/30/2023

Episode 14 Season 5 Total Archery Challenge - San Antonio This week's Salty Yak Podcast is all about our adventure at the San Antonio Total Archery Challenge! 3 days of shooting 3D targets in the Texas Hill Country! It was a BLAST! some great shots were made...some arrows were lost! A GREAT time was had by all! I hope you enjoy listening to our recount of this awesome adventure!!!! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/26698671

Q & A with Chasing "Non-Target" Fish 04/09/2023

Q & A with Chasing "Non-Target" Fish Episode 13 Season 5 - In this week's Salty Yak Podcast we start off talking about targeting a few "non-target" fish. We then get into the listener questions! Thank yo so very much for listening! Please share the podcast and help us grow! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/26377317

Fish Stix & Galveston Redfish Series with Hunter Welch 04/02/2023

Fish Stix & Galveston Redfish Series with Hunter Welch Episode 11 Season 5 - Myself and and my good buddy, Kevin Franklin, set down with Hunter Welch (Owner/founder of Fish Stix "Catchin' Rods and co-owner of the Galveston Redish Series Tournament) and hear how it all began and why Hunter loves fishing sooo much! /episode/index/show/thesaltyyakpodcast/id/26278287

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