East Meets West Hunt

Facebook: Corey Jacobsen, Elk Hunter

Elk101

www.elk101.com

Eastman's Rewarming Drill

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Ep. 011: A Systematic Approach with John Barklow Aug 08, 2018

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On this episode, I talk with John Barklow, Big Game Product Manager for Sitka Gear. John was a huge part of helping me understand layering systems and inspiring me to test out different combinations in a variety of settings and weather conditions. His extensive military training experience along with many big game hunts has inspired him to build some of the best clothing in the world.

Topics:

Who is John Barklow
Science behind technical clothing
Base layers - Merino Wool vs. Synthetic
Mid Layers
Outer Shell - Windstopper, Goretex layers
Insulation Layer - Synthetic, Treated Down, Down Synthetic blends
Everybody's body is different when building a system
Rewarming Drill
Last layer for backpack hunts - sleeping bag - down vs. synthetic
How to start building a system on a budget
Sitka Gear Apex System and Mountain Hauler 6200
Elk Hunting talk

Resources:

Rewarming Drill: My Variation of the Rewarming Drill

Rewarming Drill Article

Dynamic Rewarming Drill

Instagram: @sitkagear

Facebook: Sitka Gear

www.sitkagear.com

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Ep. 010: Wild Game Cooking with Anna Dickey Aug 06, 2018

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On this episode, I am joined by Anna Dickey, also known as Outdoor Anna Lea. Anna is a Pennsylvania native who is a hunter, great cook, mother, wife and just about everything else. This podcast is full of stories, wild game cooking discussions, conservation efforts and much more.

Topics:

State of the union update
Introduction to Anna
Knowing where your meat comes from
The importance of sharing hunting stories
Hunting with your significant other
More wild game cooking talk
Why Outdoor Anna Lea was started
Field to fork
Social Media etiquette
Hunting is conservation

Resources:

Instagram: @outdoorannalea

Facebook: Outdoor Anna Lea

http://www.outdoorannalea.com/

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Ep. 009: Inside G5 Outdoors/Prime Archery with Ryan Silver Aug 01, 2018

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On this episode, I sit down with Ryan Silver of G5 Outdoors at the Total Archery Challenge. Ryan is a great guy and extremely talented when it comes to creating media.

Topics:

Total Archery Challenge
My story with Prime
Centergy technology and the new Prime Logic
What makes Prime different
Quest Thrive - new price point bow
G5 Company Culture
How events like TAC bring like minded people together

Resources:

Instagram: @g5outdoors

@primearcheryg5

Facebook: G5 Outdoors

Prime Archery

www.g5outdoors.com

www.g5prime.com

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Ep. 008: SOLO HNTR with Tim Burnett Jul 30, 2018

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On this episode, I got the chance to talk to Tim Burnett of the brand and TV series, SOLO HNTR. Tim led the way with inspiring people to pick up a camera and self film. We get into many topics surrounding solo hunting, hunting new places and even some mountain whitetail hunting.

Topics:

Intro to SOLO HNTR
Comparing hunting in remote places and suburban areas
Breaking down barriers in western hunting
Packing meat by yourself
Safety tips for hunting alone
Hunting Alaska
Hunting western mountain whitetails
Head West
Building the brand
How does Tim define adventure?

Resources:

Instagram: @solohntr

@solohntrbrand

Facebook: SOLO HNTR

YouTube: SOLO HNTR

Amazon Prime: SOLO HNTR

www.solohntr.com

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Ep. 007: Backcountry Hunting Gear with Aron Snyder - Part 2 Jul 25, 2018

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On this episode, I talk with Aron Snyder, the President/CEO of Kifaru, International. Not that Aron needs any introduction, but he is well known in the backcountry hunting community for his knowledge on backpack hunting and gear. Aron and I discuss backcountry gear in this Part 2 of 2 episode.

Topics:

Differences in shelters for Backpack hunting
Using a stove and floorless shelter
3 and 4 season tents vs. tarp/bivy combo
Hunting at altitude
Testing your gear
Sleeping bags
Training and fitness
Water filtration

Resources:

Instagram: @aron_snyder

Facebook: Aron Snyder

Kifaru, International

www.kifaru.net

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Ep. 006: Backcountry Packs with Aron Snyder Jul 23, 2018

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Topics:

Introduction to Aron Snyder and Kifaru, Intl
Going Trad Life
Importance of Pack Fitment
Getting Quality Gear Information Online
Using "Western" Packs for Whitetail Hunting in the East
Eastern Ruck Pack

Resources:

Instagram: @aron_snyder

Facebook: Aron Snyder

Kifaru, International

www.kifaru.net

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Ep. 005: Maps and Scouting with OnX Maps Jul 18, 2018

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On this episode, I talk with Dylan Dowson of OnX Maps to discuss maps and scouting. We dig into the OnX Hunt App and how some of the features can be utilized from east to west.

Topics:

Background of OnX Maps
How the OnX Hunt App works
App vs. Chip
Introduction to Dylan Dowson
Navigating "checkerboard" areas
E-scouting for elk
Using waypoints and tracks
Map layers that are beneficial for the east and west
Transferring data from the chip to the app

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Resources:

Instagram: @dylan.hunter.dowson

@onxhunt

Facebook: OnX Hunt

www.onxmaps.com

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Ep. 004: Sunday Hunting, Rattlesnakes and Backcountry Hunters and Anglers with Nick Long Jul 16, 2018

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On this episode, I sit down with Nick Long who is on the board for the Pennsylvania Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers at the Total Archery Challenge in Seven Springs, PA. In addition, I talked solo on the last half of the episode to discuss my recent adventure rattlesnake hunting in the PA Wilds.

Topics:

Introduction to Nick Long
PA Chapter of BHA
Sunday Hunting
How to Get Involved
Hike to Hunt Challenge
Sunday Hunting Update
Rattlesnake Hunting in the PA Wilds
New "Adventure" Hat Preorder
OnX Hunt Elite Giveaway

Resources:

Instagram: @nlong2121

@backcountryhunters

Facebook: Backcountry Hunters & Anglers

Support Senate Bill 1202 for Sunday Hunting

Hike to Hunt Challenge

Preorder Adventure Hats for a chance to win an OnX Hunt Elite Membership