The Rich Outdoors

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Sharpening Your Shooting for Mountain Hunts with Montana Wild Apr 17, 2025

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EP 658: Montana Wild | Shooting In this engaging episode of the podcast, host Cody Rich welcomes back Jared and Zach from Montana Wild to dive into the intersection of competitiveness, skill-building, and hunting mastery. Recorded in Cody’s signature conversational style, the trio explores the mental and physical demands of competitive shooting, backcountry hunting, and […]

Fork’n Chicken – Oregon Blacktail Hunt with Okayest Hunter Apr 11, 2025

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This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Eric Clark, the mastermind behind Okayest Hunter. Eric and I dive deep into how the brand began and how it quickly resonated with hunters who are tired of the pressure to be the “best” in the field. We chat about their recent film on a blacktail hunt […]

Big 10, Trapping, Mentors: Modern Mountain Man Pete Muennich Mar 15, 2025

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Ep 656: Pete Muennich This week on the Elk Hunt Podcast, I’m joined by Pete Muennich, a true modern-day mountain man. Pete took my son and me out to check beaver traps, something I’ve wanted to do for years. As a guy who’s read every mountain man and trapper book I can get my hands […]

Lessons from Wyoming’s Remote Backcountry: Elk, Bears & Business Jan 31, 2025

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EP 654: Making a Living as a Guide & Lessons from Wyoming’s Backcountry with Nate Hommerding This week, I’m joined by Nate Hommerding, a hardworking guide chasing his dream of making a full-time living in the outfitting world. Nate originally reached out looking for advice on how to make extra money as an outfitter, so […]

Hunting Blacktails Across Four States: Nathan Endicott’s Unbelievable Season Jan 16, 2025

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EP 653 Nathan Endicott This week, I’m joined by the incredible Nathan Endicott, a diehard blacktail hunter, filmmaker, and all-around great human. Nathan shares the story of his absolutely unreal 2024 hunting season—a year that showcased his resilience, patience, and determination. Nathan’s journey hasn’t been easy. After battling a life-threatening autoimmune disease that sidelined his […]

Overcoming Injury with Gibson Butler Dec 19, 2024

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EP 652: Gibson Butler | Archery, Elk, Moose, Goat This week, I’m joined by Gibson Butler, who shares his incredible journey of recovery, resilience, and success in the mountains. After a lifetime of knee troubles, Gibson suffered a major blow while chukar hunting in Idaho, sidelining him from his true passion: elk hunting. Frustrated by […]

An Epic Season: Big Bulls, Mountain Goats, and a Wild Wolf Encounter Dec 13, 2024

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EP 651: Brandon Purcell aka Durango Boone This week, I’m joined by none other than Brandon Purcell, aka Durango Boone, who just wrapped up an absolutely epic hunting season. Brandon is no stranger to the podcast or to success in the field—he’s one of the most consistent rifle elk hunters out there. But even for […]

Winning with the Wild Life: Brian Stephens’ Toughest Hunt Dec 05, 2024

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EP 660: Winning with the Wild Life: Brian Stephens’ Toughest Hunt This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Brian Stephens, author of Winning with the Wild Life. Brian takes us through his toughest hunt to date—a Dall sheep hunt that started as a childhood dream and turned into a much harder journey than he […]

Elk Hunting and Reinvention: Mike Herne’s Story of Growth Nov 21, 2024

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EP 659: Mike Herne This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Mike Herne, an avid elk hunter, career Army enlisted veteran, and someone in the midst of transitioning into a new chapter of his life. Mike shares his unique journey into elk hunting, which started with little knowledge of elk, and how he found […]

Personal Agency with Dustin Diefenderfer Nov 14, 2024

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This week on the podcast, I’m joined by my good friend Dustin and Nick from MTN Tough Fitness to dive deep into mental toughness and personal agency. While we often discuss mental toughness in the context of exercise, this episode takes a different angle, focusing on personal agency—the power to take control of your life […]

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