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Surviving a Helicopter Crash and Generational Ranching, with Greg Jones Oct 17, 2022

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On February 5th, 2021, Greg Jones was tagging wolves from a helicopter when the worst happened. The helicopter crashed, injuring those inside, but miraculously, both Greg and the pilot survived. Even more incredibly, another pilot saw what happened and was able to call 911 just 30 seconds after they hit the ground. But according to Greg, the aftermath was far worse than the crash itself. This near-death experience, and the knowledge that your story can end in an instant encouraged Greg to record these memories of what happened for his family and grandkids. It’s an incredible story that will stay with you long after hearing it.

Solo DIY Backcountry Gear List, with James Nash Oct 10, 2022

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It's that time of year again. The weather is getting cooler, and folks are heading out into the backcountry, sometimes solo, to hunt. With colder weather comes far deadlier consequences if you're caught unprepared. That's why I wanted to take an episode to share my solo, backcountry gear list, from my weapon and ammo choices to my clothes and camp setup. I've been hunting my entire life and have spent years figuring out what gear works best for me. I'll tell you exactly what I use, why I use it, and how much each item costs. And stick around to the end of the episode to learn about a special opportunity to get your hands on a SIG SAUER Cross Rifle.

Canyons, with Mona Mathews Oct 03, 2022

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My cousin, Mona Mathews, is a canyon kid. She grew up in cow camps and weigh stations, navigating crazy steep country and checking for rattlesnakes on the playground of her school of less than 20 kids. Growing up in a rugged, sparsely populated community shaped Mona, teaching her self-reliance. And it's that self-reliance and curiosity that has led her to travel the world, learning jiu-jitsu along the way. Mona now lives in Portland, Oregon, working as a holistic life coach, a mind-body practitioner, and a massage therapist for pain relief and injury prevention. During a visit to home, Mona and I discuss her unique childhood, and all the adventures she's had since leaving the canyon.
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Elk Hunting Advice from Sleep Deprived Guides Sep 26, 2022

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It's been an incredible archery season so far, and we're exhausted. The good kind of exhausted, where you know you've put in the work to successfully guide your clients. During a break, I sat down with fellow guides, Kevin Harlander and Greg Jones, to chat about how the season's been going. We share our biggest lessons from this year and some advice for setting up, calling, and when to draw. And stick around to the end of the episode to hear a recording of one of my morning calling sessions from this hunt.
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Trapping 101, with Greg Jones Sep 19, 2022

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Trapping is an incredible sport, business opportunity, and conservation tool, but there seems to be fewer and fewer people doing it these days. Generational trapping knowledge will fade away unless we talk about it. Greg Jones is happy to share that knowledge. As a professional trapper, he knows the patience and perseverance that it takes to be successful. In this episode, Greg gives us step-by-step trapping instructions, tricks, and tips. He shares where and how to set traps for beginner animals like the muskrat, to the pinnacle of trapping: coyotes and wolves.
And for more info on hunting wolves, check out this December episode I did with Stuck N The Rut.

Taking the "vs" Out of Public vs Private Land, with American Icon Co. Sep 12, 2022

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Derek Olthuis hates complaining. When a problem arises, he's the type of person to find a solution. As public lands are sold, and sporting opportunities become privatized, Derek sees North America moving toward the pay to play model. The private vs public land debate is a complicated issue with great points and a lot of passion from both sides. But Derek was able to come up with a brilliant solution. He thought that if sportsmen and ranchers could work together, they could open public access and protect wildlife habitat without disregarding property rights. And with that, American Icon Co. was born. By purchasing properties and working with ranchers to put large tracts of land in trust, American Icon is ensuring that land is managed for sportsmen access while improving wildlife habitat and conserving the species we all love. In this episode, Derek breaks it all down and answers listener questions with total transparency.
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Email Derek your questions: derek@americaniconco.com

Classic Cars and the Navy During Vietnam with Bill Stark Sep 05, 2022

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Bill Stark has led a full life. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War on a guided-missile frigate. After that, Bill worked a string of tough jobs in logging and construction before becoming an electrician. But his passion lies in rebuilding classic cars. I had a beer with Bill at the Wallowa Mountain Cruise Car Show, where we sat beside his 1947 Ford Coupe. With a chopped top, custom interior, and hand painted details, Bill's car is a labor of love and certainly something to be proud of.

Grandma Janie, Part II Aug 29, 2022

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This week on the podcast, I once again sat down with my grandma, Janie Tippet, to catch up and tell stories. As an almost 89-year-old woman, Grandma Janie has plenty of stories and life lessons to tell. In this episode, we get into some of the changes she's witnessed since the mid 30s, from archery's growing popularity to advancements in technology. She also gives great advice, such as how to care for cast iron, how to preserve food and raise chickens, and how to make the perfect waffle over the wood stove.
And for those that don't know, Grandma Janie is a damn good writer whose chronicled the lives of ranchers for decades.
Order Janie's Book - Four Lines a Day - The Life and Times of an Imnaha Ranch Woman
Janie's Journal
Volume 1: 1984-1987
Volume 2: 1988-1991
Volume 3: 1992-1996
Volume 4: 1997-2004
Volume 5: 2005-2009
Volume 6: 2010-2015

High Desert Water and High Fashion Cowboy Hats with Cate Havstad Aug 22, 2022

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Cate Havstad cares deeply for the land she farms. Along with her Husband, Chris, Cate runs the Casad Family Farm out of Madras, Oregon, an organic farm using biodynamic principles. The farm produces hundreds of tons of human and animal food every year through dedication to biodiversity, sustainability, and biotic health for soils, humans, and communities. Some might think it odd to farm in a high desert, but not Cate. There's enough water to go around if it's not being misused; an issue she's extremely passionate about. On top of running a farm, Cate is also a custom hat maker, using only the finest beaver felts and traditional methods. The way Cate and Chris grow food just makes sense, and if you care even little about where your food comes from, I encourage you to listen.
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Diapers and Barbed Wire, with Adele Schott Aug 15, 2022

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A lot has changed for my little sister, Adele Schott, since she was last on the show. Adele and her husband have raised cows and kids through a drought, an endless winter, and a relentlessly wet spring. They're leasing land, managing a ranch, running their own cows, and have taken over the cattle operation and grass-fed beef business at the 6 Ranch. Adele and the 6 Ranch also hosted the first ever Meat Rodeo this year, where we invited the restaurants that serve our beef to compete in a slider eating contest, server race, beef trivia, and a burger cooking competition. In this episode, Adele and I get into cooking, our community, and raising boys on a ranch.
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