Hunt the West
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.
Episodes
#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!
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Instagram: @huntthewest.us
Email: skyler@huntthewest.us
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#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.
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Email: skyler@huntthewest.us
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#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.
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New Richardson Hat
Camo Logo Shirt
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I answer every email and every DM
Instagram: @huntthewest.us
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#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!
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#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:
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#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 they are skylined and can be seen easily by wildlife....
#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 will be available until the end of...
#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.us
Bow: Prime Defy
Sight: Black Gold 3-p...
#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 DM
Instagram: @huntthewest.us
Email: skyler@huntthewest.us
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Buy some merch here
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#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.us
More podcast episodes to come soon!
#080 - Will the shed hunting ban do anything? It's impossible to say for sure, but I give you my thoughts on the subject as well as an update on new gear from the Hunt Expo and some upgrades that I've made.
Marsupial Gear Bino Harness
Exo Mtn Gear K4
Peax Duo Headlamp
Black Ovis Alpine Pro Tripod
CONTACT:
Email: skyler@huntthewest.us
Instagram: @huntthewest.us
Pers...
#079 - Adam Buchanan is a first-generation bowhunter and runs a podcast called "First Generation Bowhunter". He shares his story of how he came to be a hunter, and how it went getting into archery and then bowhunting. He has some great experiences and stories, and lots of lessons learned. I hope you enjoy it!
First Generation Bowhunter podcast
Adam Buchanan's instagram: @adam_buchanan
Conta...
#078 - I went on an awesome solo elk hunting trip and I'm excited to share it with you all. It's only my second season archery elk hunting and I think it went pretty well.
LINKS:
Phelps Bugle Tube
Phelps Reed (Gray)
Exo Mtn Gear 4800
Jet Boil
Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo
Nemo Tensor Insulated
Outdoor Vitals Stretch Pillow
Uncompahgre Puffy Jacket
Becoming A Backpack Hunter ...
#077 - I made a weekend warrior trip for archery elk this September and had an awesome time. It was my first time archery elk hunting with a partner, I was lucky enough to have Logan Kendall come with me which was a lot of fun and I learned some stuff from him. I learned a lot about my gear too and I have a better plan for next weekend.
LINKS:
First Generation Bowhunter - Episode 34
Shed Hunting w/...
#076 - Belly crawling over the prairie for Antelope with a bow is a tough way to get a tag filled, but that's exactly what Ben Jacobs did for his first archery kill. What an amazing story, you're going to love this one!
Ben's Instagram: @wyoking90
CONTACT:
Email: skyler@huntthewest.us
Instagram: @huntthewest.us
CONTACT:
I answer every email and every DM
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#075 - Colby Jorgensen killed a tank for his first archery mule deer. It wasn't easy, and there were lots of lessons learned along the way. But as a relatively new bowhunter, he's learned a lot of things that he shares with us in this episode and I learned a lot from our conversation too.
Click here to see a picture of Colby's buck
Share your bowhunting stories with me via email or DM!
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#074 - What does it take to have a successful archery hunt? Lots of things, but in this episode I share the story of my first archery kill and 8 lessons I've learned over the last few years that helped me be successful on this hunt.
LINKS:
VIDEO: Ross made a video of this amazing day and put it on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfP9mj1RKM4
Episode 6 - My First Bowhunt - Lessons Learned<...
#073 - This year is going to be tough for me with very little time to hunt and scout. Here are some tips for making the most of your scouting season as a weekend warrior.
LINKS:
Canvas Cutter - Use code "HTW" for 10% off
Gray Pouch Video
Leukotape
CONTACT:
Email: skyler@huntthewest.us
Instagram: @huntthewest.us
#072 - Eric lost almost 100 pounds, and almost lost his family along the way. This is an amazingly inspirational story about overcoming difficulties and perseverance. They might have to make a movie about Eric's life because I felt like I was in one while interviewing him for this. You're going to love this episode!
LINKS:
MTN OPS weight loss package
MTN OPS AMMO - Meal Replacement
MTN ...
#071 - It's been a minute since I uploaded an episode. But hunting season is around the corner and it's time to get in shape, get the bow tuned, and get ready for season. LETS GO!
LINKS:
Episode 63 - Story of Iron Side (part 1)
Episode 64 - Story of Iron Side (part 2)
Episode 62 - Ross's buck
Episode 36 - Mtn Physio
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