Days In The Wild - Big game Hunting podcast

Rifle vs. Archery — strengths, limits, and how to choose

What we cover (quick hits):

• Why Matt hunts with both weapons—and what each teaches the other

• Ethical effective range: defining it for your skills, terrain, and conditions

• Fieldcraft vs. ballistics: closing inside 40 yards vs. building a rock-solid rifle position

• Calling, wind, and movement discipline—what changes with bow vs. rifle

• Practice plans: 4-week tune-up...

Whitetail Rut Tactics + Buying Land

John sits down with Jordan Blissett to break down practical rut strategies—how to read phases (seeking, chasing, lockdown), pick high-odds terrain, manage wind the smart way, and decide when to call or stay silent. Then they pivot to buying land for whitetails: access and neighborhood first, must-have habitat features, quick-win improvements, and rookie pitfalls to avoid.

Highlights

• Rut sta...

Legacy, Stewardship, and Straight Talk: A Conversation with Dan Cabela

John sits down with Dan Cabela—conservation advocate and scion of the Cabela family—to share a wild-game meal and talk honestly about why hunting matters, how funding and policy actually move the needle for wildlife conservation, and what it takes to bridge the gap between hunters and non-hunters. No dunking, no shouting—just good food and better questio...

“Missing in the High Country: An Elk Hunter’s Story in Colorado”

Guest Dac Collins 

In this episode, John unpacks the developing story of an elk hunter who went missing in Colorado—what’s known so far, how search-and-rescue operations unfold in the Rockies, and the practical steps backcountry hunters can take to reduce risk and help responders if something goes wrong. The convers...

“Solo vs. Social: The Psychology of the Hunt with Beau Martonik”

In this compelling episode of Days in the Wild, I sit down with hunter, writer, and East Meets West podcast host Beau Martonik to dig into the mental side of hunting—specifically the contrast between solo and social hunting experiences. Beau opens up about how hunting alone in remote terrain builds resilience, sharpens instincts, and forces yo...

n this episode of Days in the Wild, I sit down with backcountry hunter and elite outdoor photographer Steven Drake to unpack his approach to gear, preparation, and the mental edge needed to thrive deep in the wilderness. We dive into his minimalist yet functional backcountry pack system, how he balances photography and hunting in extreme terrain, and the hard-earned lessons that shape his mountain mindset.

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I'm proud of Braxton he has been carrying the torch for public lands and has helped it to enter in to the mainstream conversation. I heard him recently on Tucker Carlson Made me think back to our podcast back in 2018 

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Days in the Wild, John Stallone sits down with combat veteran, author, and elk hunting guide Braxton McCoy. Braxton shares the harrowing story of surviving a suicide b...

Throwback 

Title: Mule Deer Hunting on the Wasatch Front with Kip Fowler

Show Notes:

A Southern Utah native, Kip now lives and hunts in Northern Utah, along the Wasatch Front. Backpacking bow hunting in the high country is one of his specialties, and he shares some of his advice for how to improve your hunting game.

Kip was always worried about becoming too reliant on technology, but there came a point when he realized that it ...

Description: What does it take to train the world’s toughest athletes? This week, we sit down with Eric McCormick—renowned personal trainer for legendary endurance hunter Cameron Hanes . Eric shares powerful insights into cultivating an unbreakable mindset, staying positive through adversity, and building the discipline required to excel at the highest level. 

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Brian Johnson The Anatomy Hunter A Deep Dive with The Anatomy Hunter | Days In The Wild In this powerful episode, we sit down with The Anatomy Hunter to explore the biology, philosophy, and raw emotion behind the hunt. We talk about shot placement, best practices, shot angles etc. This is a good one you don't wanna miss 👉 Subscribe, like, and share to keep the conversation alive. #HuntingPodcast #AnatomyHunter #Conservation #Ethic...