The Freeflow Outdoors Podcast

In this episode, I provide a general overview of the Upper North Platte and Laramie River Valley fisheries in southeastern Wyoming. I go over different seasons and water conditions, water types, hatches, suggested flies, and more! 02:16 - Fishery overview 06:56 - Spring season 16:58 - Summer season 24:38 - Fall season 27:18 - Resources and closing thoughts

In this episode, I discuss some practice routines and mindsets to consistently improve your shooting ability and escape complacency in your archery practice. 03:29 - Common Practice Routines 6:08 - Analysis and Goals 8:50 - Variety in Practice 15:11 - Target Archery 17:23 - 3D Shooting 19:22 - Shooting Under Stress 21:42 - Friendly Competition

In this episode I give a run down of some of the changes and proposed changes coming to big game draw systems in Wyoming and across the west.  03:04 - Demand and opportunity 09:36 - Over-the-counter opportunities 12:14 - 2023 Application strategy adjustments 18:19 - Closing thoughts

In this episode, I recap some of the topics covered in 2022 episodes of the show and provide a preview of what's in store for Freeflow Outdoors in 2023. 02:15 - 2022 recap 06:24 - 2023 preview 10:29 - Closing thoughts

In this episode, I discuss some of tactics, techniques, and fly selection for fly fishing during the pre runoff window on western freestone rivers. Topics covered include where and when to go, what type of water to look for, fly selection and hatches, and pre runoff fishing techniques. 03:17 - Where and when to go 14:15 - Fly selection 20:51 - Fishing techniques 30:04 - Closing th

This week, I discuss my approach to planning a western fly fishing trip. Whether you are planning a multi-week trip, or just a couple of days - I go over some of my strategies for researching and planning a fishing trip in the Rocky Mountain west. 03:48 - Determining destination and time of year 09:45 - Building an itinerary 14:34 - What to bring 18:43 - Closing thoughts

In this episode, I discuss my top five lessons learned over the years of DIY archery elk hunting on public land. I go over some of my most useful tips for maximizing success and encounters when chasing elk with the bow.  04:43 - Key takeaways from past seasons 08:26 - Keep tabs on your equipment 14:13 - Leave elk to find elk/don't leave elk to find elk 19:22 - Always be ready

This week, I dive deeper into building an application strategy for western hunting by discussing some of the different states, species and hunting opportunities available.  03:45 - Resources to build your application strategy 08:36 - Mule deer hunting opportunities 23:51 - Pronghorn hunting opportunities 31:49 - Elk hunting opportunities 44:51 - Moose, sheep and mountain goat

Discussing strategies for creating an effective application strategy for western big game hunting based on your personal hunting goals and budget. For more information and resources relating to this episode, go to https://www.freeflow-outdoors.com/blog  07:35 - Developing an application strategy based on personal hunting preferences 12:24 - Considering the type of units and te

A breakdown of Wyoming's big game application systems and recommendations for first-time applicants in Wyoming. 04:57 - Preference points in Wyoming 10:09 - Wyoming nonresident elk draw 19:10 - Wyoming moose, sheep, mountain goat and bison draw 23:52 - Antelope and deer draw 27:38 - Party applications, preference points and potential coming changes to Wyoming's big game draw system