The Western Rookie - Hunting Podcast

Montana Elk Hunting SUCCESS

On this episode of the Western Rookie Podcast, Dan welcomes Graham Cronin to share the story of his first elk hunt—a long-held dream for a Midwest bowhunter. Graham drew

Blacktail: The Underrated Western Deer Hunt

Blacktail deer might be one of North America’s most underrated big-game hunts—and Mark Boardman is here to explain why. From Washington’s rugged high-country rifle hunts

Five Mile Mule Deer

Mule deer are Ethan Eskew’s obsession—but the real story is how he turns a full-time corporate job into a nearly year-round Western hunting routine. In this episode, Etha

B.S. Session: Mule Deer

If you care about Western hunting, public-land strategy, or want to understand what makes mule deer so different from whitetails, this conversation is packed with insight

Long Time Antelope Tags

Dan and Ken sit down to tackle the nuances of Alberta antelope hunting, from pre-hunt prep to field execution. After tagging out early this season, Ken shifts his focus t

20 Years Of Elk Hunting

Elk hunting is not about luck—it is about putting yourself in the right 200-yard bubble at the right time, with enough days left to make the moment count. Tim Kent breaks

Elk Success In Harsh Conditions

Colorado just changed the elk hunting game—and the next round of regulations could reshape how residents and non-residents chase tags, points, and opportunity. If you hun

Mule Deer Foundation: State Of The Union

Mule deer are still the vanishing icon of the West, and if you care about public land hunting, this conversation explains exactly why. Greg Sheehan, CEO of the Mule Deer

Crossover: Mule Deer & Whitetails

Western Kansas can make you a better hunter - or break your ego fast. Travis Glassman reveals how he consistently patterns mature whitetails and mule deer in one of the t

Mule Deer Hunting Tips For Your Best Season

Antelope and mule deer don’t just test your shooting. They expose every mistake in your glassing, rangefinding, wind reading, patience, and ability to disappear into terr

Elk Hunting Tips For Your Best Season

Most elk hunters make one costly mistake: they move too much, call too much, and blow out the very bulls they’re trying to hunt. Kurt from Western Obsession breaks down t

Locating Elk: Next Level Scouting

Are you tired of unproductive hunts and wondering where the elk are hiding? Discover the game-changing strategies that seasoned elk hunter and expert scout Josh Sears use

Mule Deer Hunting Advice From Bad Hunter

Most mule deer hunters overlook one of the most critical aspects of success: understanding the prairie ecosystem like a local. In this episode, Dan Johnson shares raw, re

Intensive Care Nurse Goes Elk Hunting

Most nurses spend their careers avoiding the emotional toll of death — but Aaron Hepler has a different perspective. After 17 years in intensive care, he’s witnessed the

Western B.S. Session

Most Western hunters get their priorities wrong — they chase small windows of opportunity with limited time and underestimating how pressure has reshaped elk behavior. Br

Hunting Burns & Leftover Tags

Most of us overlook how wildfire and post-fire landscapes are prime hunting real estate—Jaden Bales reveals the surprising science behind how fires can actually boost you

From The Vault: Understanding Digital Mapping

This episode of The Western Rookie podcast focuses heavily on tactical e-scouting and mastering digital mapping techniques to maximize success in the field, specifically

From The Vault: Colorado Elk

From The Vault: On this episode, Dan has a great conversation with his long time friend, Adam Parr, about hunting elk and mule deer in Colorado. Hosted by Simplecast, a

Elk & Western Whitetails

It’s time to rethink everything you thought you knew about western hunting — from deer behavior to elk scouting strategies, and even the realities of chasing big game at

Lessons Learned From First Western Hunts

Discover the wild truth about chasing elk — not with perfect gear or endless time, but through overcoming mountain adversity and mental grit. If you're dreaming of your f