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Wilderness · Dylan Ray

The Typical Sportsman

by Dylan Ray

For the true sportsman, it’s more than a pastime - it’s a way of life. Embrace the lifestyle of hunting, fishing, and the thrill of the wild. Live the life. BE TYPICAL!

Latest episodes

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Ep. 100: Scent Signatures - Aaron Ambur

EPISODE 100 IS HERE… AND WE’RE GIVING AWAY $700 IN GEAR! We made it to EPISODE 100! To celebrate, Dylan and the crew at ScentLok are giving back to YOU, the listeners wh

Oct 13
1 h 34 min

Ep. 99: Greenland Adventures - James Zandstra

What’s it REALLY like chasing caribou and giant muskox in Greenland? Dylan is joined by James Zandstra from The Fairchase to break down his recent adventure in one of th

Oct 6
1 h 26 min

Ep. 98: Kill More Ducks - Wade Skeen

Want to shoot MORE ducks? Whether you’re brand new to duck hunting or looking to consistently kill more ducks, this episode is for you! Dylan is joined by world-class d

Sep 29
2 h 19 min

Ep. 97: Western Hunting - Kaleb Austin

Why does hunting out west just seem to mean more? Why does the landscape, the challenge, and the pursuit stir up a deeper appreciation for the hunt? Dylan is joined by

Sep 22
1 h 23 min

Ep. 96: Bow Shop Talk - Bryan Dickess

Remember the good ol’ days when you’d go hang out at the bow shop just to TALK? Before social media, the bow shop was where you debated arrow setups, argued over broadhe

Sep 15
1 h 42 min

Ep. 95: Arrow Ballistics - Nick Campbell

Podcast:  Dylan is joined by Nick Campbell, founder of Fletched, to break down one of the most important—and often overlooked—parts of bowhunting: your arrow setup. Fro

Sep 8
1 h 22 min

Ep. 94: The Pioneers of Fishing - Rebel Lures

How did the fishing industry become what we know it as today?  Dylan is joined by Patrick Marbury of Rebel Lures to dive into the pioneering history of one of fishing’s

Sep 1
1 h 14 min

Ep. 93: Going Extinct - Mike Oropallo

What actually happens when a species is listed as threatened or endangered? Who makes those decisions? And what does wildlife law mean for hunters and conservation? Dyla

Aug 18
1 h 19 min

Ep. 92: Women Who Hunt

Dylan sits down with three passionate women hunters—Courtney Kaufmann, Meghan Krohn, and Raegan Cox—to talk about their journey into the outdoors, the misconceptions surr

Aug 11
1 h 39 min

Ep. 91: Boot Buying Breakdown - Crispi

Buying the right hunting boots can be one of the best investments you’ll ever make—but choosing the wrong pair can ruin a hunt. Dylan is joined by Jon Willis of Crispi B

Aug 4
1 h 33 min

Ep. 90: Chasin' Giants - Allen Bolen

What’s it like chasing world-record animals with a bow? Dylan sits down with Allen Bolen, an unapologetic trophy hunter whose passion is pursuing the biggest animals on

Jul 28
1 h 51 min

Ep. 89: Tim Wells - Story Tellin'

Is this the most DANGEROUS hunter on earth?  Dylan is joined by Tim Wells to hear about some of his closest encounters, scariest moments, and heart pumping stories.  Fr

Jul 21
1 h 47 min

Ep. 88: The FOC Truth - Ranch Fairy

Does FOC really matter? Is higher FOC always better? Do heavier arrows outperform lighter arrows? Or has the archery world been chasing myths? In this episode, Dylan sit

Jul 14
1 h 55 min

Ep. 87: Summer Habitat Hacks - Jared Mills

Want to grow bigger bucks and create a better deer property? This episode is for you. Dylan sits down with Jared Mills to break down the summer habitat work that can com

Jul 7
1 h 47 min

Ep. 86: Bass Fishin' Breakdown - Glenn Walker

Want to catch bigger bass more often? This episode is for you. Dylan sits down with professional fisherman Glenn Walker for a deep dive into tournament-level bass fishin

Jun 30
1 h 16 min

Ep. 85: The Elk Hunt Proposal

The love story that leads to a backcountry elk hunt PROPOSAL!  Dylan sits down with Ken Reece and Megan DiPerna to talk about their journey into hunting together. From M

Jun 16
1 h 14 min

Ep. 84: Olympic Archery in Mexico - Javier Cantu

Javier Cantu, one of Mexico’s rising Olympic archers, joins Dylan in spring bear camp to talk about competing against some of the world’s best at a remarkably young age.

Jun 9
46 min

Ep. 83: Spring Bear - Waylon and Devon Herzig

Dylan sits down with Waylon and Devon Herzig of Ace Outfitters from spring bear camp in Idaho to discuss what it takes to run a successful family-owned outfitting busines

Jun 2
1 h 05 min

Ep. 82: Velvet Antler Technologies

Dylan is joined by Darrell Gogert, owner of Velvet Antler Technologies, to talk all things spring trophy care and how to properly care for your hard-earned kill in the fi

May 19
1 h 33 min

Ep. 81: Building Finisher - Kevin Strong

Dylan sits down with Kevin Strong, SVP of Sales at Blocker Outdoors, to break down the development of Finisher — a complete turkey hunting system built FOR turkey hunters

May 12
1 h 30 min

Chart positions

Where The Typical Sportsman ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Oct 25, 2026).

#63 ▲ 119 Wilderness US

What listeners say

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I really enjoy the Typical Sportsman. Dylan is a really good host and super authentic. I like the diversity of catagories and guests. Definitely in my top 5!

ScubaSteveMI · Feb 2025

Many shows are all about showing off product, this show is about real outdoor stuff. Great stories, great tips, and a real great time!

The_Outdoor_Pastor · Feb 2025

If you’re an outdoorsman or hunter, this show is obviously for you. But even if you’re not, this show can be very informative and help you understand why they do what they do, how they’re helping the planet, and how you can get started as well. Well spoken host and guests, great stories, and lots to learn!

ASR416 · Feb 2025

Love listening to this podcast. Nice hearing down to earth guys talk about hunting. And it being relatable is huge.

CJC620 · Feb 2025

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