The Western Rookie - Hunting Podcast

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Beginner Elk Hunting Strategy Aug 02, 2022

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Colorado native Chase Seilheimer about his adventures chasing elk in the Rocky Mountains.

Chase is a self admitted elk addict. He grew up wishing he could go elk hunting with his dad but was too young so he stayed home and shot everything that moved with his BB gun. As soon as Chase could hunt he was following his dad through the mountains. It wasn’t until later in life that Chase’s love for archery hunting really took off. In his own words, “The mountains are like a second home to me and they unlock something in my family bloodline that is like nothing I have ever felt before.” Needless to say Chase is hooked and he’s continuing to be a student of elk and elk hunting. Chase shares all about his early hunts and how his strategy has evolved as each season passes. Dan and Chase talk about gear, tips, daily strategy and so much more as they make final plans for the upcoming hunting season.

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From Southern Deer to Western Elk Jul 26, 2022

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Travis Thornton, a Louisiana native who has become a passionate elk hunter.

Travis started out as a kid hunting with dogs. He killed his first deer when he was 10 and has been fishing in the gulf since he was 8 or 9. From there he transitioned to a lease in West Texas then found a Missouri lease during college. Around 6 years ago he started elk hunting and it quickly became his number one outdoor passion. To date Travis has harvested two bulls and the desire he has for chasing elk is unmatched. Dan and Travis discuss everything from fishing the gulf to transitioning from southern deer to elk in the mountains.

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All Around Fitness for the Everyday Hunter Jul 19, 2022

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Jeremy Koerber from Fit To Hunt about becoming a better hunter, father, spouse and person through mental, physical, financial and spiritual fitness.

Fit to Hunt’s mission is to provide outdoorsmen and women with the proper training and fitness programs to take on ANY adventure. Fit To Hunt programs were forged by human instinct and the desire to press on, built by personal trainers that are there to help you achieve success. Jeremy’s desire is to prepare people for the hunt of a lifetime and to hunt for a lifetime. Jeremy has been in the fitness industry since 1997 but hunting has been a lifetime affair for him. Jeremy grew up watching his grandfather and uncle pack the camper shell of a pick-up with sleeping bags & gear to head for an outdoor quest (and being a little ticked off when told he was too young to go). Jeremy’s wife can thank his grandpa for making her a hunting widow every Fall. “Grandpa never forced hunting on me. He asked if I wanted to go with him and most importantly, gave me his full attention; I have mirrored Grandpa’s passion and habits as I introduce my kids to the outdoors.” Jeremy believes hunting can be a lifetime activity if you make it a priority to take care of your body.

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Last Minute Western Prep Jul 12, 2022

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Jacob Coons, an Eastern hunter that is passionate about chasing elk all over the country and making sure he is prepared for every opportunity.

With time ticking away until hunting seasons start all across the country Dan sits down to talk with Jacob Coons about last minute preparations that everyone can be focusing on in these final weeks. Jacob has created several guides to help the everyday hunter find success while chasing elk including; the KY Elk Hunt Planner, The PA Elk Hunt Planner and The Western Elk Hunt Planner. With roughly six weeks left until season kick off this episode is a must listen for everyone getting ready to take a trip out West.

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Calling All Elk Jul 05, 2022

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with Aaron Schmaus, a professional elk caller, author, and podcast host about getting new hunters into the outdoors and how to call in mature bull elk.

Aaron Schmaus is a combat vet that has committed himself to educating his 2 daughters and other individuals about the North American hunting model and wildlife conservation. He is a professional elk caller for the Rocky Mountain Hunting Calls team and an ambassador for several outdoor related companies. As the author of the book "Ten Rules for Finding a Good Hunting Partner", his goal was to teach new and old hunters alike, about the psychology of friendship and partners.

Through his book, The Primitive Republic Podcast and his videography, he has made extraordinary efforts to ensure that everyone has a safe, enjoyable, and educational experience in the outdoors.

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Chasing Desert Muleys Jun 28, 2022

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with New Mexico mule deer fanatic Marcus Placencia about the challenges of hunting mature mule deer in the deserts of the southwest.

Marcus is a lifelong New Mexico resident that is obsessed with mule deer hunting. Marcus has been chasing animals in “the land of enchantment” since he was 8 years old. His first kill was a cow elk with his bow at age 12 and he’s been hooked on bow hunting ever since. Marcus has recently expanded his mule deer hunting into Arizona and is hopeful to start drawing tags and chasing bucks in many more states. Dan and Marcus discuss the vast differences between hunting whitetails in the midwest and chasing mule deer in the southwest. Dan and Marcus discuss possible hunt swaps between Missouri and New Mexico.

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Getting In Shape For Western Hunting Jun 21, 2022

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks physical and mental fitness with Dan Staton, a life long fitness enthusiast and host of the ElkShape Youtube channel and podcast.

Dan S. is obsessed with elk hunting! From training year round to fueling his body with the elk that he harvests, a lot of what Dan does is centered around chasing September bugles. Dan took his ideas of being in ElkShape and turned it into a movement of hunters across the country. Between podcast, YouTube episodes, live events and much more anyone can focusing on creating momentum towards being in ElkShape year round. Dan M. and Dan S. take a deep dive into the mental and physical aspects of hunting that just might give you the edge when chasing big game animals out West.

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Baiting Bears and Beans Jun 14, 2022

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with serial entrepreneur Will De Rover about his passion for bear hunting which he developed after purchasing a bear hunting outfitter.

Will is 24 years old and grew up in Southwestern British Columbia, Canada. Will has been part owner of Beartrack Outfitters in Manitoba, Canada since 2018. He jumped into owning a bear hunting outfit having never bear hunted and has been learning the ins and outs of hunting Canadian black bears ever since. His love for bear hunting and conservation spurred him on to start Bearbeans Coffee in 2021 where he gives 10% of the income back to bear research, habitat improvement and conservation. His background as a hunter and hunting outfitter has deepened his knowledge of just how vital hunters are to the conservation of wildlife. Dan and Will discuss everything bear hunting and traveling internationally to hunt.

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A Bear Hunt for the Record Books Jun 07, 2022

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan talks with his good friend and avid outdoorsman Weston Marsh about Weston’s recent trip to chase Canadian black bears with his bow.

Weston grew up in Michigan and quickly became passionate about hunting and bass fishing. He is an avid waterfowl hunter but he primarily chases big game with his bow. Weston has lived in multiple states and always finds time to scout, pattern and have encounter with amazing whitetails. He recently returned to Florida (the state where he attended college) and connected with an old college friend that invited him on his first international hunting trip. Dan and Weston discuss the up’s, the downs and the underwater adventures that all come together to make up his first black bear hunt in Canada. Weston recaps the crazy encounters where he was literally face to face with black bears and watched timber wolves within bow range.

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Everything Elk Hunting May 31, 2022

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On this episode of The Western Rookie Dan takes a deep dive into elk hunting with his good friend and western big game mentor Shawn Leschinsky.

Dan and Shawn cover anything and everything pertaining to elk hunting including gear, rifle setup, approach angle and so much more. Shawn taught Dan most of what he knows about western hunting and has successfully helped over a dozen new hunters take a bull elk on public land. Shawn and his family have been hunting in Colorado for decades. Shawn has helped his teenage daughter, 2 brothers, nephew and his dad successfully harvest things like bear, elk, mule deer and other big game animals. Shawn has drawn 2 of the 3 trophy big game animals and shares knowledge acquired through years of experience on this episode of the podcast.

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