The Western Rookie - Hunting Podcast

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

Remote Scouting

Unlock the secrets of successful western hunting with a service that could change your entire season. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by Colorado's vast public lands or w

Western Lessons Learned, The Hard Way

Most Western hunters underestimate how critical simple logistics—like fuel, access, and gear—are to their success. Dan Johnson reveals the hard lessons he's learned from

Wyoming Wildlife Insights

Join us for an insightful discussion with Wyoming wildlife expert Justin Binfett, who sheds light on how droughts, weather fluctuations, and policy influence wildlife pop

My 5 to 7 Year Western Hunt Plans

Planning My 5-7 Year Western Hunting Strategy and Goals In this episode, Dan Johnson shares his detailed hunting plan for the next five to seven years, covering everythin

Tag Compass: Hunt Planning & Logistics

Most hunters overlook a massive obstacle that can turn a dream hunt into a logistical nightmare — but not anymore. In this eye-opening episode, Matt Pletzer reveals how h

Hunting At High Elevations

In this episode, Dr. Peter Hackett—an expert on high-altitude medicine—shares insights into how our bodies respond to elevation changes, the risks involved, and practical