The Western Rookie - Hunting Podcast

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Bonus Episode: Alaska Big Game Applications Dec 08, 2023

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On this bonus episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian Covers the upcoming Alaska Big Game Applications for 2024, as well as Nebraska Mountain Lion and South Dakota Point Deadlines.

Application Deadline:

Alaska Big Game: December 15th at 5:00 PM AKST

South Dakota Points: December 15th

Nebraska Mountain Lions: December 13th

Application Style:

Alaska: No point – Random Lottery

Application Cost:

Varies depending on the Species

State Application Website:

https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/

https://gfp.sd.gov/

https://outdoornebraska.gov/
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Bullets, Bows, and Big Game Dec 05, 2023

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On this episode of GOHUNT’s Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with Madi Woodward about hunting with a spouse and how to pick the right rifle!

Madi and her husband Clark live in Oregon and have a deep passion for the outdoors – whether it is ranching or hunting! Madi is also on the marketing team for Nosler – a high quality American ammunition manufacturer in Oregon. Madi shares how her and Clark split up their hunting seasons and help each other be successful in the woods, her favorite seasons to hunt, and some of her favorite rifle calibers. Brian and Madi also discuss how to pick the right rifle especially for new hunters, and talk about some of the new exciting options from Nosler. Click the link below to learn more about Madi and follow her adventures!

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Big Elk, Big Deer, and Big Caribou Nov 28, 2023

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On this episode of GOHUNT’s Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with guest Rusty Smith about targeting giant elk, big deer, and Alaskan caribou.

Rusty is an avid hunter and has travelled all across North America chasing big game. Brian and Rusty talk about hunting big bodied Alberta Whitetails and what goes into hunting as a non-resident in Canada and also doing DIY drop camp hunts in Alaska for Caribou. Click on the link below to check out more of Rusty’s adventures and see some of the amazing animals from this podcast.

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Bonus Episode: Idaho General Tags Nov 24, 2023

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On this bonus episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian covers the upcoming Idaho General Elk and Deer Tag release date on December 1st.

Application Deadline:

December 1st at 10:00 AM Mountain Time

Application Style:

Over-The-Counter with random number based turn system

Application Cost:

Hunting License - $185 (Must have to check out, can buy ahead of time – but no refunds)

Deer - $351.75

Elk - $651.75

State Appplication Website:

https://idfg.idaho.gov/
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Archery Hunting Open Country Elk Nov 21, 2023

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with good friend Will Van Vleck about his latest elk hunt in the same unit Brian and Will met in!

Will is a Montana resident and die-hard bowhunter. Brian and Will met on the mountain in 2022 while Brian and his Brother were on an archery elk hunt. Will shares some of his hunting strategy – whether it’s solo hunting bulls with a bow or hunting in a group and tagging a mule deer in the black timber. Brian and Will also talk about gear and pack weight for day hunts vs non-resident week long trips.

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Hunting DIY Alaska Nov 14, 2023

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with Justus Nielsen and Caleb Latteier about hunting America’s last frontier!

Justus and Caleb have been friends and hunting partners since middle school and have racked up a lot of adventures together. From hunting mule deer in their current home of Utah to chase big game in Alaska and everything in between. Caleb moved to Alaska for five years, and during that time got some experience as a guide and resident hunter. Brian and the guys talk DIY Alaska Moose Hunting, avoiding brown bears, and how to fit two full caribou in a Subaru! Check out the links below to see more from Caleb and Justus.

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Engaged to a Die Hard Hunter Nov 07, 2023

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with Tyler Jensen about all kinds of Montana Big Game hunts and being engaged to a die hard hunter!

Tyler Jensen is a Montana Resident that gets some serious hours logged in mountains each fall – especially since his fiancé Savanah loves to hunt just as much as him! Tyler and Savanah hunt together as much as they can, and the proof is in the pudding because these two have tagged out on some giant animals over the years! Brian and Tyler talk about hunting with your significant other, chasing giant elk and deer, and some tactics for finding mature mule deer. Check out the links below to see more of Tyler and Savanah’s adventures!

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Coues Deer and Rattlesnakes Oct 31, 2023

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with guest Steven Lines about hunting big Coues Deer and avoiding rattlesnakes!

Steven is an Arizona resident and avid Coues Deer hunter. Steven has tagged some giant bucks with both a gun and a rifle and spends a majority of his season in the mountains looking for these hard to find deer! Brian and Steven talk tactics, rattlesnakes, and even some elk and sheep hunting along the way! Check out the links below to learn more about Steven and follow his adventures!

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370” Bull at Six Feet! Oct 24, 2023

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with experienced western hunter Mike Kaup about elk, mule deer, and filling freezers!

Mike is a long time western hunter and very successful over the years. Mike has notched tags on multiple great bulls and bucks over the years, and loves to help members of his family notch their tags too – he was bringing his niece out for her Mule Deer hunt right after this podcast! Brian and Mike talk about their shared love of archery elk hunting, some of the tips and tactics Mike uses, and a few stories of getting incredibly close to incredibly big bulls! Check out more of Mike’s story below!

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Elk Hunting for Flatlanders Oct 17, 2023

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Podcast, Brian talks with Aaron Hepler about living and traveling from flat eastern states to go elk hunting!

Aaron is experiences outdoorsman, writer, and deer hunter from the eastern United States, and recently tagged out on his first archery elk – a dandy 6x6 bull! Aaron and Brian talk about some of the challenges of hunting elk in high elevations when you live closer to sea level, and all the things that go into a successful elk hunt, and ofcoruse, some of the things that make an unsuccessful hunt! Click the links below to check out more of Aaron’s story.

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