The Western Rookie - Hunting Podcast

Latest Episodes:

GoHunt Bonus Series #13 – SD NR Archery, MT MSGB, and NV All Species applications. Apr 19, 2024

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On this bonus episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian covers upcoming application deadlines in South Dakota, Montana, and Nevada. Be sure to check out GoHunt Insider for the worlds best draw odds and filtering tools and draw some tags this fall!

Application Deadline:

South Dakota NR Archery Deer & Antelope

Deer: April 18th

Antelope: April 23rd

Montana Moose, Goats, Sheep, & Bison

Deadline: May 1st

Nevada Big Game

Deadline: May 8th

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Oregon Turkeys and Elk Apr 16, 2024

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On this episode of GOHUNT’s Western Rookie Podcast, Brian has guest Toby Gangler on to talk about western turkey hunting and tagging dozens of bull elk!

Toby and his family live in Oregon and are experts at filling the freezers each year! Whether it’s tagging out on turkeys in the spring or bringing home multiple bulls each fall with their bows, Toby and his wife are getting it done year in and year out. Brian and Toby talk about some western turkey tacts and also chat about Toby’s father in law, who has tagged 46 bulls with his bow over his lifetime and is hoping to reach 50 one day! Click the links below to check out more from Toby and his adventures

https://www.instagram.com/oregonbull360/
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How to Plan a Western Hunt Apr 09, 2024

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On this episode of GOHUNT’s Western Rookie Podcast, Brian shares how to plan a western hunt by walking through an example mule deer hunt step-by-step!

Hunting the west can be a little confusing, especially for first time western big game hunters – each state has a different tag application process, you’ll find some people saying an area is great while others say it’s the worst place ever, and even once you do pick a unit you still have to find a place to actually hunt and make a game plan. In this episode, Brian breaks down planning a rifle mule deer hunt step by step from picking a state all the way to picking an opening day glassing point and hunting plan. If you are just getting into western hunting, this is the episode for you!

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GoHunt Bonus Series #12 – ND Deer, WY MSG, and KS Deer Applications! Apr 05, 2024

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On this bonus episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian covers a few upcoming applications in North Dakota, Wyoming, and Kansas for anyone looking to add a couple deer hunts to their calendar this fall or swing for the fences on a Moose, Sheep, or Goat tag! Don’t forget the deadline to get $100 in gear shop credit at GoHunt when you sign up for Insider is April 7th! Use the code WESTERN when you sign up!

Application Deadline:

State and Species: North Dakota NR Archery Deer

Deadline: Apr 15th - May 15th

Draw System: Lottery

Party App Notes: Groups of 5

Leftover Tags: No Leftover tags

Cost: $250 Bucks

State and Species: Wyoming MSGB

Deadline: April 30th

Draw System:

Mountain Goat & Bison: Random Lottery

Moose & Bighorn: Modified Preference Point 75% PP, 25% Random

Very few units have enough NR tags to have a random tag.

Party App Notes: None

Leftover Tags: None

NR Costs:

Bighorn: $3002

Moose: $2752

Mountain Goat: $2752

Any Bison: $6002

State and Species: Kansas NR Deer

Deadline: April 26th

Draw System: NR Deer: Two Phases, whitetail tag first (True Preference), then Mule Deer Stamp for certain areas for Archery & Muzzleloader Hunters

Party App Notes: Groups of 5 – Lowest Point

NR Cost: Whitetail $442.50 Mule Deer Stamp: $152.50

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Western Whitetails Apr 02, 2024

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On this episode of GOHUNT’s Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with Tom LaLond from XOP gear on travelling west for whitetails and creating deer camps!

Tom is part of the marketing and branding team for XOP gear and one of the guys that puts together the teamp deer camps and content hunts for XOP. Brian and Tom talk about western whitetail hunting, using saddles in the west for elk, and creating deer camps! Click the links below to check out more from Tom and XOP Gear!

https://www.instagram.com/tom_lalond/

https://www.instagram.com/xopgear/

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Utah Shed Hunting Mar 26, 2024

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On this episode of GOHUNT’s Western Rookie Podcast, Brian has Hunter Hubbard on the podcast to talk giant elk sheds!

Hunter is from Utah and loves finding giant sheds each spring and has some massive antlers in his collection. Hunter and Brian talk big bulls, big bucks, and some 400” sets of elk sheds! The guys also talk about how to find new western shed hunting spots and some of the changes with weather and regulations these last couple of years. Click the links below to see more from Hunter!

https://www.instagram.com/hunt_hubbard/
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GoHunt Bonus Series #11 – Colorado Elk & Antelope Mar 25, 2024

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On this bonus episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian covers the upcoming Colorado Elk and Antelope applications with all the info you need to get your application in and the GoHunt Insider Spring Sale to get $100 of gear shop credit when you sign up with code “Western”!

Application Deadline:

April 2nd at 8PM MT

Application Style:

Preference Point

Application Cost:

~$100 Hunting License for Non-residents

$481.52 Antelope Tag for Non-residents

$803 Elk Tag for Non-residents

State Application Website:

https://cpw.state.co.us/
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GoHunt Bonus Series #10 – Colorado Mule Deer Mar 22, 2024

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On this bonus episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian covers the upcoming Colorado Mule Deer application with all the info you need to get your application in and the GoHunt Insider Spring Sale to get $100 of gear shop credit when you sign up with code “Western”!

Application Deadline:

April 2nd at 8PM MT

Application Style:

Preference Point

Application Cost:

~$100 Hunting License for Non-residents

$481.52 Deer Tag for Non-residents

State Application Website:

https://cpw.state.co.us/
Connect with Brian Krebs
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GOHUNT Explorer Mapping Only - $20 Gear Shop Credit with code WESTERN
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Experience More Hunting the West Mar 19, 2024

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On this episode of GOHUNT’s Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with Jake Arvold about experiencing more on hunts by living a healthy lifestyle all year!

Jake is part of the 1st Phorm team and the visionary behind the 1st Phorm Outdoors community. Jake has spen this life pushing boundaries and experiencing amazing moments that have led him to where he is today! Jake is also the host of the Experience More Podcast. Brian and Jake talk about some of the incredible stories in their lives that lead them to crazing adventure in the west, and how being active and healthy all year long helps them be successful in the fall! Click the links below to see more from Jake and 1st Phorm Outdoors!

https://www.instagram.com/jakearvold/

https://www.instagram.com/1stphormoutdoors/

https://open.spotify.com/show/5sZHXOQ1ATqUvGyCYjNOMx?si=527a4531e0464833

Connect with Brian Krebs

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Have Questions or Comments? Send an email to Brian@westernrookie.com!

Sponsors and Discounts:

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GoHunt Bonus Series #9 – Montana Elk and Mule Deer Mar 15, 2024

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On this bonus episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian gives a breakdown of the upcoming Montana Elk and Mule Deer applications with all the info you need to get your Elk and Mule Deer tags this fall!

Application Deadline:

April 1st at 11:45PM MT

Application Style:

Preference Point – General Tags

Bonus Point – Limited Entry Permits

Application Cost:

Elk - $1048

Deer - $724

Combo - $1242

State Appplication Website:

https://fwp.mt.gov/
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