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    The Game Trail

    The Game Trail is Trail Kreitzer’s biweekly deep dive into gear, hunting, and whatever else comes to his mind. Trail has over two decades of western big game hunting experience and is a professed gear junkie and constant tinkerer. Join him and a variety of experienced guests as they discuss everything from boots to backpacks, bows to baselayers, tents, tripods, tuning, tactics and everything in between.

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    Ep. 21 | Back Again with a Question and Answer Episode Oct 08, 2024

    It’s been a while since Trail was at the mic, but he’s back with a postseason Game Trail podcast. This week, he focuses on answering your questions, including several that focus on obtaining permits for next year and, where you should be applying, and buying points. He talks about buying OTC tags in Idaho and what the nonresident OTC archery elk change to draw hunts in Colorado might mean for 2025. He also answers questions about pack recommendations, glassing from a tripod vs the Sig ZULU6 binoculars, and he also talks about the new Dialed Pruf sight and UV 1K arrows.

    Ep. 20 | The story of a giant whitetail and archery insights w/ Chris Neville. Jul 08, 2024

    On this week’s episode, Trail catches up with Chris Neville, where Chris recaps the wild hunting story for a giant Iowa whitetail. They also talk about their summer preparation for the upcoming mule deer and elk season and offer archery insights on form, shot execution, and equipment in their quest to become more confident and accurate when the moment matters most.

    Ep. 19 | The right sleep system for your hunt; bags, pads, and shelter Jun 03, 2024

    This week I go down the rabbit hole of sleep systems for hunting. I discuss sleeping pads, sleeping bags, and shelters and offer ideas on why picking the right gear is important for your success. I discuss the pros and cons of down and synthetic bags, what does Power Fill rating really mean, and why the fit of your sleeping bag matters. I also talk about selecting the right air mattress in regards to comfort, insulation, durability and weight. I round out the podcast comparing traditional freestanding shelters, and floorless shelters. Along the way I offer my thoughts on several brands and sleep system pieces.

    Ep. 18 | Jason Wittwer, archery mule deer and elk tips and tactics May 23, 2024

    Jason Wittwer is a Nevada born and raised firefighter, bowhunter, and guide who continually has success across the west on great bucks and bulls. On this weeks episode Jason joins me to talk tips and tactics for scouting, stalking mule deer, archery practice and what it takes to make the shot when it counts. He also shares some hunting stories and lessons he has learned that we can learn from and apply to our own efforts in the field this year. We wrap up talking about what it's like being a hunting guide and shares some ideas on what a client can do when going into a guided hunt to help them find success. This is a great preseason preparation episode for the bowhunters out there that are planning on getting out this fall. Bowhunts across the west will be kicking off in short order!

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    Ep. 17 | Time for a New Bow Sight? May 06, 2024

    On this week’s episode of The Game Trail podcast, I tackle the topic of buying and setting up a new bow sight. I discuss what I like in a sight, the number of pins, pin sizes, and if you should buy a slider sight. I also talk about peep sight sizes and alignment. I work through the process of setting up a slider sight and weigh in on which option might be the best for hunting situations out west. Finally, I wrap up with a review of four of the top-selling sights on the market. Whether you are buying a new sight or working to dial in the the sight you already have for the upcoming year, this is a good episode with several tips and ideas to consider.

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    Ep. 16 | Random questions about hunting w/Brady Miller Apr 17, 2024

    On this episode of The Game Trail, I sit down and spend time talking with GOHUNT’s Brady Miller. I’ve known Brady for a number of year’s but we rarely get a chance to have a long conversation. I ask him some random questions to get to know him better and a bunch of hunting related questions to discover more about how he approaches adventure hunting. Topics include, what’s more important physical or mental preparation, what food he craves on a long hunt, why did Brady stop bowhunting, and much more!

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    Ep. 15 | All about arrows Mar 13, 2024

    Arrow selection and build process are among the most commonly asked questions we receive, so for today's Game Trail podcast, Trail talks at length about all things arrows. He discusses arrow spine, arrow straightness, total arrow weight, and FOC and offers opinions on brands and components. Trail also talks about his own personal arrow building process and weighs in on the most critical elements of selecting and building arrows. It’s that time of year when we are all tinkering with arrow builds, and this is a good listen to help you make the best choice to ensure you are accurate and successful in the hills this fall.

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    Ep. 14 | Experience is the ultimate teacher w/ Sam Davis Feb 28, 2024

    Sam Davis joins Trail on this week's episode of The Game Trail podcast. There’s a saying that 10% of all hunters fill 90% of the tags each year. Sam is in the 10% club. He has the experience, attitude, and determination to fill permits every single year. He talks about gaining experience and his approach to hunting and drops a ton of knowledge in this episode. He shares his experiences that can, in turn, hopefully help you be more successful this fall. He also talks about Wyoming elk, deer, and antelope conditions and shares his approach to archery and gear selection.

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    Ep. 13 | Archery lessons from the pros Feb 14, 2024

    On this week's episode of The Game Trail podcast, Trail talks about attending the Super Bowl of archery and the lessons he learned from watching the pros. He talks about form, release selection, shot activation, and several other factors that can help you be more consistent with a bow and arrow.

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    Ep. 12 | The StHealthy Hunter, Ryan Lampers Jan 29, 2024

    The StHealthy Hunter, Ryan Lampers, joins The Game Trail podcast to chat with Trail this week. Ryan talks about recently testing his mental and physical abilities with his diet choices and what he has learned. He also discusses using pack animals and other strategies to ensure he can continue hunting as he ages. Ryan and Trail also talk about the hunt application strategy; he shares some tips on picking an area and finding older age-class animals.

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    Ep. 11 | It's application season, here's how I prepare Dec 27, 2023

    Like most things, the key to opportunity in hunting is in how well you prepare and the first piece of the puzzle is how you obtain a permit. The western states primarily allocate hunting permits through state lotteries or selling permits over the counter. Trail breaks down his planning process to ensure he obtains permits each year. He discusses requirements to apply, application deadlines, costs/fees, draw systems, preference, and bonus points, draw odds, and the tools he uses to get organized and ultimately draw permits. If you want to hunt elk, mule deer, antelope, and other species in the west, those opportunities are available and this podcast is a great first step. Now is the time the time to prepare and apply!

    Ep. 10 | The Glassing Guru, Cody Nelson Oct 30, 2023

    Cody Nelson is our optics manager at GOHUNT. He has probably forgotten more about optics than most will ever know. If you have a question about optics Cody has an answer. Trail and Cody talk about optics selection, glassing techniques, and Coddy offers feedback on some of the industry's most recent releases, including the Swarovski ATC/STS spotting scope and the Sig Sauer ZULU6 binoculars. Quality optics are among the most critical pieces of gear every hunter should have, if you are considering new optics or if you are looking for tips on how to glass more effectively, this is a a great episode

    Ep. 9 | Lessons Learned on a Colorado Elk Hunt Oct 04, 2023

    Even with close to thirty years of hunting, there are still lessons to learn. Trail does a recap of his recent Colorado OTC archery elk hunt and ties in some tips and tricks that aided in his success. He also shares some of his favorite gear pieces from this fall and talks about why he made those selections. No matter how long you've been hunting, it's possible to overlook the details and there is always ways to improve. Trail shares some of those, hopefully they will help you as well!This podcast is presented by Mathews Archery

    Ep. 8 | Backpacks, layering systems and shelters w/ Stone Glacier’s Andrew Whitney Sep 19, 2023

    Andrew Whitney of Stone Glacier sits down to chat about picking a backpack, what layering systems to use for early and late season hunts and his favorite shelter choices. More specifically, Trail and Andrew talk about the difference between Stone Glaicer’s Krux and XCurve frames and why he believes the Krux is the better choice for most people. Andrew also talks about how to load a backpack and how you should consider packing each item of gear. He talks about the reasons why he prefers merino layers for early season hunts and synthetics for late season and why a down vest is a great piece of gear for early season hunts. They round out the discussion discussing sleep systems and why a 15° bag is likely the only bag you need.

    This podcast is presented by Mathews Archery

    Ep. 7 | You take the shot, now what? Sep 05, 2023

    September is synonymous with archery elk hunting. On this week’s episode Trail recaps a couple archery elk hunts and lessons he’s learned about what to do after the arrow is released. He offers tips and tricks that will help you find your bull, including what the reaction of the bull at the shot can tell you and what the color of blood and sign left behind might mean. He also recaps a hunt with his dad and lessons learned on anticipating what elk might do and why. The goal of every archery elk hunter is to make that shot and harvest the animal, this is a great episode to help you ensure you recover your bull!

    Ep. 6 | Spot and Stalk Mule Deer with Jared Knighton Aug 21, 2023

    As archery hunts are opening up across the west, Jared Knighton joins Trail to discuss high country spot and stalk mule deer hunting. Jared has found success consistently over the past several years on great bucks and offers some tips in tricks to both find bucks and how to close the distance. The guys also talk about bow and arrow setups, boots, and other gear required to give yourself the best chance in the high country. Jared has released films on his own Youtube channel that we highly recommend, including Cliff Dweller and Chasing Ghosts. Make sure to watch those, listen to the podcast, and get ready for one of the west’s most challenging and rewarding hunts…spot and stalk high county mule deer!

    Ep. 5 | Trail’s Preseason checklist Aug 07, 2023

    On this weeks episode, Trail runs solo to cover his preseason checklist. He covers arrow selection, broadhead tuning, and discusses some tips to make sure your bow stays dialed throughout your hunt. He also covers his checklist of “to do’s” before hunting season kicks off. Hunting season is just a few short weeks away, listen to this episode to help you identify and prep your own gear before it’s go time.Follow Along:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gohunt/GOHUNT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GOHUNTofficial/GOHUNTYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GOHUNTGOHUNTTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gohuntofficialGOHUNTWebsite: https://www.gohunt.com/More resources: Sign up for Insider today and use promo code PODCAST to receive $50 to the GOHUNT Gear Shop: https://join.gohunt.com/try/insider

    Ep. 4 | The Bugler, Dirk Durham Jul 25, 2023

    Dirk Durham of Phelps Game Calls sits down to talk elk calling strategies and selecting calls. Dirk offers a wealth of knowledge that can help any level of elk hunter fill their tag this fall. Give this episode a listen, break out the calls, and get ready because it’s almost elk season!Follow Along: GOHUNT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gohunt/GOHUNT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GOHUNTofficial/GOHUNTYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GOHUNTGOHUNTTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gohuntofficialGOHUNTWebsite: https://www.gohunt.com/More resources: Sign up for Insider today and use promo code PODCAST to receive $50 to the GOHUNT Gear Shop: https://join.gohunt.com/try/insider

    Ep. 3 | Everything you ever wanted to know about bowstrings with Austin Kincaid Jul 10, 2023

    Austin Kincaid owns High Voltage bowstrings. His obsession began in a two-car garage several years ago where he researched what equipment was necessary to build bow strings, what fibers and supplies are required and he started building strings. Austin built strings over and over and over again until precision met performance. Austin joins Trail to talk about bowstring materials, maintenance, serving, and how often you should change your strings out. This podcast goes deep into all things bowstrings.Follow Along: GOHUNT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gohunt/GOHUNT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GOHUNTofficial/GOHUNTYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GOHUNTGOHUNTTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gohuntofficialGOHUNTWebsite: https://www.gohunt.com/More resources: Sign up for Insider today and use promo code PODCAST to receive $50 to the GOHUNT Gear Shop: https://join.gohunt.com/try/insider

    Ep. 2 | BeeReal with Chris Bee Jun 26, 2023

    Chis Bee joins Trail on the second episode of the Game Trail Podcast. Chris is an avid bowhunter, content creator, Mathews Archery Team Shooter, accomplished archer, and heavily involved in product design and direction at Ultraview Archery. Trail picks Chris’s brain on practicing, shot process, arrow and nock setup, and explores several of the new products that Ultraview Archery has rolled out recently.Follow Along: GOHUNT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gohunt/GOHUNT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GOHUNTofficial/GOHUNTYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GOHUNTGOHUNTTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gohuntofficialGOHUNTWebsite: https://www.gohunt.com/More resources: Sign up for Insider today and use promo code PODCAST to receive $50 to the GOHUNT Gear Shop: https://join.gohunt.com/try/insider

    Ep. 1 | GOHUNT’s Chris Neville, Man, Myth, Legend Jun 12, 2023

    The Game Trail Podcast is officially live! In the first episode, the host Trail Kreitzer of GOHUNT, catches up with good friend Chris Neville. Chris is the video content specialist at GOHUNT and has produced many of the GOHUNT Original Films for several years. Chris and Trail have shared several hunts together, including elk hunts in Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, and the Alaskan caribou hunt as featured in the film “Nothing but Daylight.” The guys catch up on Chris’ recent move to Ft. Collins, Colorado, before they dive into topics covering bow setup and tuning, practice routines, archery equipment selection, and key factors in making a shot under pressure.

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