Hunt the West

Jan 23 2024 90 ep. 40 mins 5

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Hunt the West is a podcast with the weekend warrior in mind. I'm your host, Skyler Harrison: just a regular guy with a day job, a family, and a limited budget. If you're like me, you don’t have thousands of dollars and unlimited vacation time to spend in the woods so you need to make it count. There’s so much more to hunting than antlers and points and we talk about it all. Learn the nuances of wildlife conservation and public lands so you can have an educated conversation with non-hunters and hunters alike. The number one goal is to get out and hunt! By getting informed about everything in the hunting world, you’ll be better equipped to take on challenges in the field. Get subscribed and get out there and Hunt the West.

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Rifle Hunting Big Mule Deer Bucks w/ Bryce Harrison

Jan 23 2024 63 mins

#090 - My brother Bryce came on the show today to talk about a big buck that he was able to take with his rifle. We talk about rifle setups, being confident in your equipment, and what it means to "earn" an animal. It's a great conversation, enjoy!CONTACT:I answer every email and every DMInstagram: @huntthewest.usEmail: [email protected] THE SHOW:Buy some merch herehuntt

onX maps or goHUNT maps? Which is better?

Jan 16 2024 15 mins

#089 - I've used both of these apps extensively and I think I know which one I'll be using for the future. If you're considering one of these this scouting season, listen in and see the pros and cons.CONTACT:I answer every email and every DMInstagram: @huntthewest.usEmail: [email protected] THE SHOW:Buy some merch herehuntthewest.us

Backpack Hunting vs Basecamp Hunting

Jan 09 2024 18 mins

#088 - Should you backpack hunt or hunt from a basecamp? There are a lot of things to consider, and you may want to think about a few things before you make a decision. You can also have the best of both worlds with a combination of ideas. Pick up some merch at huntthewest.usNew Richardson HatCamo Logo ShirtCONTACT:I answer every email and every DMInstagram: @huntthewest.usEmail: s

Solo Archery Elk Calling SUCCESS

Jan 02 2024 56 mins

#087 - Calling in an elk by yourself can be tricky, but it's possible! This wasn't completely a solo elk hunt, but it kind of was. I was able to call in a bull and succeed at harvesting it solo. There are a lot of lessons that were put to good use with this hunt so definitely listen in.Huge shout out to the Elk Nut App and Paul Medel!Support the show by buying some merch:Hunt the W

Recovering a Buck From a Blood Trail w/ Ross Melville

Jul 04 2023 63 mins

#086 - You'll see why Ross's buck was named "Tracker" after this episode. Ross tells the story of how he came to shoot a buck at last light on the last day of season with a less-than-ideal shot. There are a ton of valuable lessons from this episode.Support the show and pick up some merch:New Richardson Hat (Black/Gray Bent Brim)See the Emagine Outdoors video on YouTube:https://yout

Conquering The Crowds: Tips for Public Land Hunting Success

Jun 13 2023 26 mins

#085 - Hunters face unique challenges and obstacles when hunting in crowded public land areas. Game tends to be scarce in public land, it gets moved around a lot. Not just by hunters during season, but by hikers, bikers, off-roaders, birders, backpackers, and other public land users. Keep in mind that most of the people will not be paying attention to noise, or scent, or whether th

Archery Practice, Skills, and Drills for Bowhunters

Jun 06 2023 21 mins

#084 - This is part 2 of the archery series to help take you from target shooting to hunting success. Not all scenarios are going to be ideal, so as bowhunters we need to be prepared. We need to practice intentionally making shooting scenarios that are difficult so we are ready for real-life hunting scenarios.We will also discuss target panic and how to overcome it.These shirts wil

Basics of Bowhunting: Archery Gear and Considerations

May 30 2023 38 mins

#083 - This is part one of a two-part series on becoming a bowhunter. We cover the basics of archery gear and things you might want to think about when buying your first bow and the pros and cons of each thing you attach to it.Check out the LIMITED TIME camo logo tee here:Camo Logo Tee My personal gear spreadsheet can be found at:https://huntthewest.usBow: Prime DefySight: Black Go

Three FREE Ways To Improve Your Hunting Season

May 02 2023 20 mins

#082 - You don't need new gear to have a great hunting season. Here are three FREE ways to improve your hunting season.CONTACT:I answer every email and every DMInstagram: @huntthewest.usEmail: [email protected] THE SHOW:Buy some merch herehuntthewest.us

It was worse than I thought - Podcast Update

Apr 21 2023 4 mins

#081 - I'm alive, I promise...but the website isn't. This is just a quick update episode to let you know my website and email is currently down. If you've tried to contact me in the last six months, I probably didn't answer because I didn't receive it. If you want to contact me, use Instagram @huntthewest.usMore podcast episodes to come soon!CONTACT:I answer every email and every D