Out of State Hunter

Today I talk with Bryan Campos from GOHUNT about the Black Friday sale they have going currently for GOHUNT Insiders. Up to 60% off of a lot of gear in the gear shop. There are some great deals on there. Look for stocking stuffers or the perfect gift for the hunter in your life. Check it out. If you are not an Insider or Explorer member yet then use the code "Rookies" and you will receive 100 gear shop point on an Insider Membership or 50 for the Explorer Membership https://join.gohunt.com/memberships/

Chads Arizona Elk Hunt Recap – Chad Ryker and Daniel Porter This week my good friend Dan flips the tables on me and gets to the down and dirty about my recent Arizona archery elk hunt. We cover a lot in this show. We talk about the elk encounters I had and what I did wrong, we touch on what I would change if I had the tag again and a little bit of favorite gear for this hunt. BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES @backcountryrookies OUT OF STATE HUNTER @outofstatehunter OUTDOORCLASS Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com KODIAK CANVAS https://www.kodiakcanvas.com

Chads Elk Hunt Packing List for Arizona – Chad Ryker This week I do a podcast all about the gear I’m taking with me for a base camp style elk hunt in Arizona. This is a mid to late September elk hunt. Let me know what I’m missing or is you have any questions on the stuff I’m taking. BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES @backcountryrookies OUT OF STATE HUNTER @outofstatehunter OUTDOORCLASS Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com KODIAK CANVAS https://www.kodiakcanvas.com

High Country Mule Deer Packing List – Andrew Giesler This is a continuation for the previous podcast I did with Andrew (linked below). On the previous show we talked about his planning process for a high country mule deer hunt. On this podcast we go through his extremely detailed packing list and discuss the products he uses and why he prefers them. Great show! ANDREW GIESLER Instagram - @thegoosano Apple - Scouting For High Country Mule Deer – Andrew Giesler https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/backcountry-rookies/id1611413884?i=1000624624611 Spotify - Scouting For High Country Mule Deer – Andrew Giesler https://open.spotify.com/episode/3h7jwVlzHErN1y0N2XHucO?si=7b382d1eef894e11 BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES @backcountryrookies OUT OF STATE HUNTER @outofstatehunter OUTDOORCLASS Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com KODIAK CANVAS https://www.kodiakcanvas.com

The Annual Jason Holliday Podcast – Jason Holliday This week I have my good friend Jason Holliday on the podcast for our annual show. I like to get Jason hon before and after his trips out to Colorado to hear how the hunt prep is going and how the hunt went. Today we talk about his plans for this year and how they are different form years past. I’ll have Jason back on the show around October to get the recap. JASON HOLLIDAY Harvest Holliday Podcast @harvesthollidaypodcast BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES @backcountryrookies OUT OF STATE HUNTER @outofstatehunter KODIAK CANVAS Use the code Rookies and Save 15% off any Kodiak Canvas brand items on the website https://www.kodiakcanvas.com GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com OUTDOORCLASS Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com

Scouting For High Country Mule Deer – Andrew Giesler This week I have Andrew Giesler on to talk about scouting for high country mule deer. Andrew has a very thorough process for preparing for the trip. He also goes into detail a about how he executes the scouting trip and everything in between. We touch on a little gear but stay tuned for a follow up show or two about what he has in his pack and how his trip goes. ANDREW GIESLER - @thegoosano BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES @backcountryrookies OUT OF STATE HUNTER @outofstatehunter GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com OUTDOORCLASS Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com KODIAK CANVAS https://www.kodiakcanvas.com MARSUPIAL GEAR https://www.marsupialgear.com

Starting a Brand in the Hunting Industry – Caleb Copeland Today I have Caleb Copeland for Copeland Creative on the show to discuss whether it’s too late to get into the hunting industry. Has the industry become to saturated for newcomers to the content creation side of things? Is there still space for new podcasts and YouTube channels to be successful? These are just a couple of the topics we get into in this show. Check it out and let me know what you think. Copeland Creative Website - https://copeland-creative.com Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@rednecktechpodcast Instagram - @copecreative Podcast - Redneck Tech

Everything About E-Scouting – Mark Livesay WOW is this a great podcast or what? I have Mark Livesay on to talk about his new OutdoorClass series called Next Level E-Scouting and we hit a lot of great topics in this show. We also hit a few new topics that Mark hasn’t shared to this point. Also, Mark lets us in on a new seminar that is coming up in the future that you will want to hear more about. TREELINE ACADEMY https://www.treelineacademy.net OUTDOORCLASS Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES @backcountryrookies OUT OF STATE HUNTER @outofstatehunter KODIAK CANVAS https://www.kodiakcanvas.com

This week I have my friend Max Kirschner on the show to talk about his move to Colorado. Max had to move for work, but we all know he wanted to hunt the west and to be close to the mountains. Max is the host of the podcast “From War to the Woods” and we talk about the show and what you can expect from that. We have a great conversation about a lot of stuff. Enjoy BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES @backcountryrookies OUT OF STATE HUNTER @outofstatehunter KODIAK CANVAS Use the code Rookies and Save 15% off any Kodiak Canvas brand items on the website https://www.kodiakcanvas.com OUTDOORCLASS Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com

Testing Gear on Scouting Trips – Jaden Bales This week I have Jaden Bales on the podcast to talk about a recent article he wrote about Tester Trips, most call the scouting trips, but Jaden has a different take on this. He calls them Tester Trips because this is the time of year you want to get out and test everything from your legs and lungs to your gear and techniques. We talk about some of the gear he has been test this spring and some of the things I have been tweaking. This is a fun show. Check it out. HUNT WEST https://huntwest.net Instagram - @huntswest Jaden Bales Instagram - @jadenbales BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES @backcountryrookies OUT OF STATE HUNTER @outofstatehunter KODIAK CANVAS Use the code Rookies and Save 15% off any Kodiak Canvas brand items on the website, now through July 31, 2023 https://www.kodiakcanvas.com OUTDOORCLASS Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com

GOHUNT Historical Imagery – Brandon Evans This week we are talking about the brand new Historical Imagery feature on GOHUNT maps. I have Brandon Evans on the show to walk us through this awesome new tool and why you need it. Go back in time in you hunting units so you can see how the landscape has changed! GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES @backcountryrookies OUT OF STATE HUNTER @outofstatehunter KODIAK CANVAS Use the code Rookies and Save 15% off any Kodiak Canvas brand items on the website https://www.kodiakcanvas.com OUTDOORCLASS Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com

First Aid Kits with John Barklow This week I have John Barklow on the show to discuss first aid kits. You may remember I had John on a few shows back and he was not impressed with my first aid kit that I had in my pack. I had John on this show to specifically talk about what the necessities are to keep with you in your pack for first aid. This is one you want to listen to and make sure your hunting partners listen to. BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES @backcountryrookies OUT OF STATE HUNTER @outofstatehunter KODIAK CANVAS Use the code Rookies and Save 15% off any Kodiak Canvas brand items on the website https://www.kodiakcanvas.com OUTDOORCLASS Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com

Packing Heavy For Basecamp Hunting – Chad and Dan This week Daniel and I take a different approach from last week’s show. This week we talk about packing the trucks for the long haul and setting up or day packs. You don’t have to be an ultralight backpack hunter to tackle the mountains. Daniel and I talk about how we base camp, have fun at a basecamp, and get it done with a base camp. You will enjoy this one! BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES @backcountryrookies OUT OF STATE HUNTER @outofstatehunter KODIAK CANVAS Use the code Rookies and Save 15% off any Kodiak Canvas brand items on the website https://www.kodiakcanvas.com OUTDOORCLASS Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com

Talking Lightweight Gear with Brady Miller This week I had the opportunity to talk with Brady Miller from GOHUNT about his recent bear hunt and the adventure he was on. We also talked in depth about packing light and what Brady has in his pack all the time, ready to go. Brady is a true lightweight gear guy so if you’re interested in going light weight, check this show out! GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES @backcountryrookies OUT OF STATE HUNTER @outofstatehunter KODIAK CANVAS Use the code Rookies and Save 15% off any Kodiak Canvas brand items on the website https://www.kodiakcanvas.com

Exo Mountain Gear K4 With The Guys From Exo - Steve and Mark Thinking about a new backpack? This might be the show for you. Today I have on Steve and Mark from Exo Mountain Gear, and we talk about the new K4 backpack. We don’t just talk about the K4, we cover a lot of great topics from what changed from the K3 to what it takes to design a new pack and even what it’s like testing a new product. These guys don’t hold back. They are an open book and share a lot of details. Enjoy EXO MOUNTAIN GEAR https://exomtngear.com KODIAK CANVAS Use the code Rookies and Save 15% off any Kodiak Canvas brand items on the website https://www.kodiakcanvas.com GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES @backcountryrookies OUT OF STATE HUNTER @outofstatehunter

New Gear In The GOHUNT Gear Shop – Bryan Campos and Jared Pierce If you like hunting gear then this show is for you. I have Bryan and Jared from GOHUNT on the show to talk about some of the new gear and brands that are on the shelves in the GOHUNT warehouse waiting for you to buy. The GOHUNT Gear Shop is always growing and adding new brands, so I wanted the heard from the guys what they have. Lots of great new brands. Check it out! Remember, if you use the code ROOKIES at checkout you can save 10% on most items in the shop! GOHUNT GEAR SHOP https://shop.gohunt.com BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES @backcountryrookies

Multi-Use Equipment and Lightweight Tents with Brad Brooks of Argali This week I have Brad Brooks from Argali on, and we talk about some of the great new products Brad has developed. From shelters to belts we talk about it on this show. Brad talks about the meticulous development process that goes into each piece of gear he makes and how many of them are multipurpose items like the belt that is also a knife sharpener or his trekking pole that can be used as a monopod for glassing. Pay close attention because Brad drops a new product on the show. Argali makes some great gear, check out the website to view the products. ARGALI OUTDOORS Website - https://argalioutdoors.com BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES @backcountryrookies OUT OF STATE HUNTER @outofstatehunter GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com

What Makes a Kodiak Canvas Tent So Great? – Aaron Hill This week I have Aaron Hill from Kodiak Canvas on the podcast. I have been a Kodiak user for a few years now and I haven’t looked back since the day I bought mine. I am very excited to have these guys on to talk about the history of Kodiak Canvas and hear about their journey. If you interested in comfortable camping, this is the answer! Check out Kodiak Canvas and from now until July 30 you can save 15% with the code Rookies. KODIAK CANVAS Website - https://www.kodiakcanvas.com SPECIAL DISCOUNT - Until July 30, save 15% on Kodiak Canvas products with the code Rookies! BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES @backcountryrookies OUT OF STATE HUNTER @outofstatehunter GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com

This week I wanted to touch base an let the listeners know what will be coming up over the next month or two. I plan to go gear heavy and talk about a lot of gear that can be useful, from basecamp to ultra lightweight. Ill also be hitting topics that will help you be more prepared for your western hunts. This is a quick run down of whats to come.

Pronghorn Antelope Hunting – Randy Newberg This week I have on Randy Newberg on the podcast to talk about his new Pronghorn Antelope Hunting course on OutdoorClass. Randy has spent a lot of time in the field hunting or helping hunters chase pronghorn and now he has all the knowledge in one place on OutdoorClass. Randy share information on a wide breadth of topics for the history of American pronghorn to rifle and archery tactics. On this podcast we touch on a few but we leave a lot to be discovered in the course. Use the code ROOKIES when you sign up for OutdoorClass and save $20. OutdoorClass Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES @backcountryrookies OUT OF STATE HUNTER @outofstatehunter GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com

This week I have my buddy Vince Aguilar to talk about his recent barbary sheep hunt in Texas with West Texas Hunt Organization. This was a last minute decision to head out to west Texas and it paid off. Sounds like a great hunt! Thanks for sharing the story, Vince. Vince Aguilar @vincent_aguilar_31 West Texas Hunt Organization https://www.westtexashunt.com @westtexashuntorg

Backcountry Mission Planning - John Barklow This week I have on John Barklow to talk about his new Backcountry Mission Planning Course on OutdoorClass. John created an excellent course from start to finish that is sure to help educate rookies as well as veterans and everyone in between. John covers topics like physical and mental training for the mountain, route planning, altitude safety, backcountry weather, hydration and much, much more. Don’t miss this one! John Barklow Instagram - @jbarklow Knowledge From Storms - @knowledge_from_storms Website - https://knowledgefromstorms.com YouTube - Knowledge From Storms OutdoorClass Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES @backcountryrookies OUT OF STATE HUNTER @outofstatehunter GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com

The Rookie Years – Brady Miller This week I have Brady Miller on the show to talk about his “Rookie Years”! Brady is a great guest, and he shares some stories about how he made his way out west and how he became addicted to mule deer. He shares a couple of his favorite stories like his first mule deer and his favorite hunts. Enjoy the show! Check out the GOHUNT YouTube page to find some films from the hunts we talk about in the podcast GOHUNT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@GOHUNT OutdoorClass - Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com GOHUNT Insider https://www.gohunt.com

COMMUNICATION - Chad Ryker This week’s show is all about communication and why it’s important. Communicating with your significant other, hunting partners, kids or maybe even work about your plans can really change the dynamic of a hunt. If everyone knows the plan and what your intentions are before you apply or before you head out for the hunt your experience will be ten times better. Give this one a listen! BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES @backcountryrookies OUT OF STATE HUNTER @outofstatehunter GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com OutdoorClass Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com

Back At It! First Show of 2023 - Chad Ryker This is the first Backcountry Rookies show of 2023 and I am excited to be back at it. After a short break I hopped back on the microphone and recorded a what you can expect for this year podcast. Enjoy and there is a lot more great shows coming this year! BACKCOUNTRY ROOKIES @backcountryrookies OUT OF STATE HUNTER @outofstatehunter GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com OutdoorClass Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com

Dans New Mexico Deer Hunt, Day by Day - Dan, CJ, and Chad The day by day roll up of Daniels New Mexico deer hunt. We sat down every evening after a full day of hunting and did a short recap of the day. This is a fun way to record a hunt. You get the in the moment thoughts and more accurate descriptions of the events. After the hunt was over, we all got together on a Zoom call to hear the wrap up. Daniel Porter @dtp1029 CJ Steffen @cjhunts_alot GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com OutdoorClass Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com

Wrapping Up The Year, 2022 – Chad Ryker This is the end of the year 2022 show. I can’t believe another year has cruised by. On this show I talk about the hunts that I had this year and go a little more in depth about the hunt than I have in the past. I also cover some of the gear that I used this year from new stuff that I like but haven’t had a lot of time with to the ole tried and true stuff that I use year after year. I start to wrap up this show with my plans for next year and what I need to work on to improve for 2023. Last, I spend some time introducing a new podcast that I am kicking off in 2023 called Out of State Hunter. If you want to know more about that then you want to listen to this show or follow along @outofstatehunter on Instagram OUT OF STATE HUNTER Instagram - @outofstatehunter Website Coming Soon – outofstatehunter.com Youtube Coming Soon – Out Of State Hunter GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com OutdoorClass Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com

Stailey Brothers Hunting Adventure with Jordan and Jason Stailey This episode is full of awesome! Jordan and Jason Stailey are on to talk about hunting elk in the Gila Mountains and the adventure they had this year. It sounds like an amazing hunt that was full of excitement from start to finish. Enjoy this one! GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com OutdoorClass Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com

What Happened To The Hunting Season? - Chad, CJ and Dan This week Chad records a show with his good friends CJ Steffen and Daniel Porter. These guys talk about the crazy hunting season they all had and how it all turned out. It was a great hunting season, and you won’t want to miss this episode! Spoiler alert – There is still one hunt to go! Enjoy! CJ Steffen - @cjhunts_alot Daniel Porter - @dtp1029 Chad - @backcountryrookies GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com OutdoorClass Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com

Colorado Mule Deer Hunt Day By Day - Chad and Connor The Thanksgiving Day buck! This is the Colorado mule deer day by day recap. Connor Miles and I sit down in the Kodiak Canvas each night and do a daily rundown of the events each day. This was a fun show to record. Having the day’s events fresh in our minds at the end of the day made it easy to recall all of the good and bad from each day. Enjoy this one GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com OutdoorClass Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com

Changes To Arizona Archery Deer OTC Tags Arizona recently made changes to the way you can purchase over the counter nonpermit-tags. This change will impact non-resident hunters and I recorded this podcast to share the changes and how it will affect out of state hunters. AZGFD Website change posted November 4, 2022 https://www.azgfd.com/archery-deer-hunters-azgfd-details-changes-for-purchasing-over-the-counter-nonpermit-tags/ AZGFD website to purchase nonpermit tags https://otcarcherydeer.azgfd.gov AZGFD archery deer harvest report https://www.azgfd.com/hunting/draw/archerydeerhunting/

Idaho OTC - Everything You Need To Know - Brady Miller This week I talk with Brady Miller about the Idaho over the counter (OTC) tag system. Brady is well versed in the process, and he answers my questions as well as some questions from Instagramers. He breaks it down and makes it easy to understand. I think we hit most of the questions out there. Enjoy the show! GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com OutdoorClass Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com

Blakes Big Coues Deer and Some Other Stuff – Blake, CJ, Jeromy and Chad This week’s show was recorded at our New Mexico deer camp. We were fortunate to have Blake Shaver in camp with us and he shares the story of is big Arizona Coues deer. Jeromy, CJ and I are there for support and to share some stories of our own. This was truly a good old hunt camp story session. You will Enjoy this one. @blake_shaver @cjhunts_alot @jwscoggin OutdoorClass Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com

Nothing But Daylight - An Alaska Caribou Story with Trail Kreitzer and Chris Neville This week I get to talk with Trail Kreitzer and Chris Neville about their Alaska Caribou hunt. They guys share the story of struggle and success during the hunt and talk about the film created by GOHUNT, “Nothing But Daylight”. They also dive deep into the logistics of a hunt like this and explain some of the ways to make an Alaska trip easier. Watch the film here NOTHING BUT DAYLIGHT https://youtu.be/kfsIz-zbxEk OutdoorClass Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider or Explorer and get GOHUNT Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com

The Outdoors Are Calling – Hank Shaw The latest podcast is loaded with information from start to finish. Chad has Hank Shaw on to talk about handling your game after you make the shot. Hank recently released a series on OutdoorClass covering butcher techniques and some fantastic recipes. Check this one out and get signed up on OutdoorClass for more of Hank. Enjoy!\ Use the code HANK when you sign up at OutdoorClass and get a copy of Hanks wildly famous cookbook, “Buck, Buck, Moose” OutdoorClass - Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider and get $50 in Gear Shop Credit Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Explorer and get $20 in Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com

Rambling About My Muzzleloader Deer Hunt - Chad Ryker This week Chad talks about prepping for his upcoming mule deer hunt. He talks about some of the people who will be in camp and how they plan to set up. Chad gives a short run down on his muzzleloader and new gear he plans to try out. OutdoorClass - Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider and get $50 in Gear Shop Credit Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Explorer and get $20 in Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com

The Rookie Years – Joe Giglia This week I have my good friend Joe Giglia from ElkBros on the podcast to talk about The Rookie Years. Joe tells the story of growing up hunting in the south and he goes into detail about the transition to western hunting. Joe tells his favorite elk hunting story and get ready for that one. I felt like the hunt was happening in my living room. He is a storyteller and really brings it to life. Enjoy! OutdoorClass - Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com GOHUNT - Use the Code ROOKIES https://www.gohunt.com

Using GOHUNT Maps For Escouting And Hunting - Jay Scott This week Jay Scott from Jay Scott Outdoors is on the Backcountry Rookies Podcast. Chad and Jay talk about how to put the tools on GOHUNT Maps into action for both escouting and in the field, boots on the ground. These guys hit a lot of high points and explain a lot of techniques. You don’t want to miss this show! Enjoy! Jay Scott Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jayscottoutdoors/ Jay Scott Outdoors Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jay-scott-outdoors-western-big-game-hunting-and/id970694987 OutdoorClass - Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com GOHUNT Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Insider and get $50 in Gear Shop Credit Use the code ROOKIES when you become an Explorer and get $20 in Gear Shop Credit https://www.gohunt.com

Montana Antelope Hunt – Anthony Wright One of my favorite topics to talk about is antelope and today I have Anthony Wright on the podcast to talk about his Montana Antelope hunt. Anthony tells the story as if we are right there next to him on the hunt. He goes into detail about using a decoy and having his wife help him with this hunt. Great story from a great guy! Enjoy Anthony Wright Instagram - @a_wright406 Anthony Wright GOHUNT Articles OutdoorClass - Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com GOHUNT Insider https://www.gohunt.com

An Awesome 2021 Season - Jacob Kenyon This week Chad has Jacob Kenyon on the podcast. Jacob tells the many stories of his 2021 season. Jacob started off with great draw results for New Mexico and Colorado and even Texas. Jacob tells his story from his New Mexico mule deer and barbary sheep tags and goes into detail about his Texas nilgai hunt. Jacob Kenyon Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jacob.r.kenyon/ OutdoorClass - Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com GOHUNT Insider https://www.gohunt.com

The Rookie Years - Corey Jacobsen This week I have Corey Jacobsen on the show to talk about his “Rookie Years” Corey is a great guest and he shares some stories about calling in bulls for hunters as a young teenager and his love for elk hunting. We have a fun conversation on this one and you don’t want to miss it. Enjoy! OutdoorClass - Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com GOHUNT Insider https://www.gohunt.com

The Rookie Years with Chad Ryker This week I kick off “The Rookie Years” series with my own story about how I became fascinated with western big game hunting and how the Backcountry Rookies Podcast began. I also explain the idea of “The Rookie Years” series and what you can expect to hear from the guests who come on to share their stories. Enjoy OutdoorClass - Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com GOHUNT Insider https://www.gohunt.com

Jaden And Matt On A Wyoming Bear Hunt This week Chad Has Jaden Bales and his hunting partner Matt Gubanich on the podcast to relive the tale of a spring bear hunt in Wyoming. Matt is on a quest to kill his first bear with a bow and when these two guys get close but not quite in archery range things take a twist. You will enjoy this one. OutdoorClass - Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com GOHUNT Insider https://www.gohunt.com

Chad Rambles About Stuff, But It’s All Good Stuff This week Chad provides a Backcountry Rookies Update show to talk about what’s coming up on the podcast, scouting trips, what’s next for his hunts. Chad also talks about helping other people on an elk hunt and how that helps to learn and experience more. Every chance to get out and hunt with new people should be viewed as an opportunity. He talks about favorite gear used on the elk hunt and maybe teases about an upcoming Backcountry Rookies video. Enjoy!!! OutdoorClass - Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com GOHUNT Insider - https://www.gohunt.com

Huge Coues Buck Down - Taylor Bullard This week Chad talks with Taylor Bullard about his Arizona Archery Coues Deer hunt. Taylor shot an amazing coues that will hit the record books. He has a great story that you don't want to miss! Check this one out and Enjoy! Taylor Bullard https://www.instagram.com/the_tay_beezy/ OutdoorClass - Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com GOHUNT Insider - https://www.gohunt.com

Preparing for Alaska And A Lot More - Jeff Lund I have my good friend Jeff Lund on to talk about preparing for an Alaska hunt, but we travel down several worm holes throughout this show. Yes, we do talk about Alaska a lot, but we also touch on tarps, hot tents, layering systems favorite foods, cook systems, “game changers” and it doesn’t stop there. Enjoy this one and check out The Mediocre Alaskan! The Mediocre Alaskan https://www.themediocrealaskan.com OutdoorClass - Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com GOHUNT Insider - https://www.gohunt.com

This week I have Joe Giglia for Elk Bros on the show to talk about hitting the elk woods. Joe and I talk about a lot of great topics on this show from seeing the mountains for the first time to calling in bugling bulls and so many topics in between. Joe is a wealth of knowledge and super fun to have on the show. Enjoy! OutdoorClass - Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com GOHUNT Insider - https://www.gohunt.com

Today I have on Daniel Porter to talk about the Bowhunting League and how to join. Daniel breaks down all the ins and out of the League. He explains how to enter, how prizes are distributed, the different competitions you can enter and my favorite part, he talks about the Backcountry Rookies sponsored elk giveaway. We provided some GOHUNT Gear Shop gift cards for the biggest bull elk and one for each member of the winning team. Good luck in the Bowhunting League this year to all who have entered. If you haven’t entered. Check the link below!!! Bowhunting League Website https://bowhuntingleague.com Bowhunting League Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1799399487016795 GOHUNT Insider - https://www.gohunt.com OutdoorClass - Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com

Bulls, Bucks and Big Oryx - Josh Urban - GOHUNT Insider Stories From The Season This week Chad talks with his friend Josh Urban about his GOHUNT Insider Stories From The Season. Josh has been on some great hunts over the last couple of years. Josh shares the story of his Gila Mountain bull as well as his first archery antelope buck and his off range oryx hunt in New Mexico. He also talks about elk hunting with a cast on his ankle. This is a great show that you don’t want to miss. Enjoy! Triumph Outdoors Apparel - https://triumphoutdoorsapparel.com GOHUNT Insider - https://www.gohunt.com OutdoorClass - Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com

The Best Podcast Ever! - Chad, Dan and CJ The guys have a quick Bull Shit session about what they have been doing to prep for their hunts this year. The seasons are coming up fast, are these guys ready? Find out on todays show… OutdoorClass - Save 20% on the best hunting education platform out there! Use the code ROOKIES today and start the course https://www.outdoorclass.com