HarvestHolliday Podcast (Jason Holliday)

Today Jason touches on a hot button topic,  wether or not to sit in another dudes stand on public land, ethics vs. legality, plus hot weather whitetail stratagies when its deer camp and you have to hunt. 

Jason gives his thoughts on hunting whitetails during the last half of October, pros and cons of being a only targeting big mature bucks, strategies for stand placement/approach, calling bucks, and more.

Reoccurring guest Jake Bush joins the show to share how he was able to utilize intel from his off season scouting, to form a plan and kill a giant Ohio public land whitetail on the first sit. Jake also self filmed the hunt, which is titled Dads Buck after losing his father just days before talking this incredible buck. 

https://youtu.be/VroV8qhjuRg

https://www.instagram.com/jake_bush_solo/

Mike Herne is a freelance writer and photographer for Black Rifle Coffee, and Free Range American, and is also an active duty member of our military. Mike is also a bowhunter, that is passionate about chasing bull elk in the mountains.  

https://www.instagram.com/mike_herne/

Jason shares a couple of his favorite hunt stories from "Sweet November" as well as thoughts on moon phase vs weather, following your gut instinct, and finding the "pattern" to kill big bucks during the rut. 

John Mulligan (aka Johnny Utah) joins me today on the show to discuss social media, and how hard work pays off if you're willing to grind it out.
You'll realize quick that John has a "no BS" approach to his brand, and that comes through in his work as a photographer and a custom call maker. Longer episode than usual, but it very much packed full of value.

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On this episode, Jason talks with Jake Bush about the highs and lows of is 2022/23 whitetail season, and how he overcame all the adversity and gained perspective from his challebges this year. 

Kenneth Thrall is the new inventory/purchasing manager for Kifaru International, and his story on how he landed that position is what chasing your dream is all about. 

Today Jason reviews Sitka's latest piece of active insulation, the Ambient Hoody and how he utilizes it with he Big Game and Whitetail kit. 

Mike Gibbons is new to bowhunting, but not new to dealing with hardship in the backcountry. Mikes years of service in the Marines has put him in high stress situations, and taught him how to adapt and overcome physical and mental/emotional challenges in the field. 

Gibbons, now a Colorado resident, spends his time summiting 14ers, mountain biking, running ultra marathons, Via Feratta (traversing cliff faces with iron hand and foot rings while attached to a cable system) and now backcountry bowhunting. 

Mike's years of both military and mountaineering experience brings a unique perspective and a ton of value to those dealing with challenges as a backcountry bowhunter. 

Jason gives his perspective on the upcoming 2022 western big game season, including thoughts on overcoming fears and what we should be focusing on when taking such a big trip. 

Today I'll be giving my initial thoughts on the "velvet windbreaker" aka, the Stratus bibs and jacket. The Stratus system can be used for varying weather conditions, and is 100% windproof, and extremely quite. 

On today's show Jason shares past elk hunt experiences and the rarely discussed topic of te mental/emotional aspect that acn play a factor in why some hunters quit too early.

A great conversation on todays episode between Jason and Cody from https://www.lonewolfcustomgear.com. Cody is an encredibly hard working bowhunter, and has built a company that has taken mobile, "run and gun" style hunting to another level with LWCG light and durable stands, climbing sticks, and american made accessories. cody and Jason also share some of their favorite whitetail hunting stories from years past. There are a ton of great nuggets of info that may help your success in the whu=itetail woods this season! 

Chad Ryker of Backcountry Rookies joins the show to discuss his new show Out of State Hunter and he and Jason talk about what makes Chad's show unique, and the two share some plans for their own out of tate hunts this year.

Out of State Hunter on IG

Today I recap the scouting trip I went on in early July into a new an rugged area in search of elk.  Many valuable lessons were learned on this trip that might help you when planning your first western hunt! 

On todays show I talk about my 2019 buck, first kill with the new bow, first buck since dad died, and the importance of getting back to your "roots".

I've been blessed to have taken several nice bucks over the years, but after passing on so many bucks, losing my dad, the family property changing owners, prepping for a wedding, work and family priorities, I had a real heart to heart with myself, and proudly put my tag on a nice little buck! 

I also bought the meat grinder I have always wanted! 

I feel there's a lot of value in this episode. Not necessarily from hunt tactics, but from a more "down to earth" perspective, that revolves around what's most important when it comes to our time in the field. Hope you enjoy this episode.

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I chose the Kifaru International 2 man floorless tipi and medium stove as my shelter for my first backcountry elk hunt in 2019. I give a candid review of both products, as well as my thoughts on how much you should spend, vs what you actually need to spend when planning your first western hunt.   I have pushed this theme throughout my last two episodes, and I feel there's a ton of value in this episode beyond a simple gear review.

DISCLAIMER: I am not sponsored by Kifaru in any way. 

https://kifaru.net

First impressions of the new Tool Bucket from Sitka. 

https://www.sitkagear.com

Ryan Lampers joins the show to discuss everything from owning a business, CBD benefits, his 11 year old daughters first mule deer hunt and of course the Gritty films that over the last year or so has found Ryan in some seriously remote yet "open to the public" hunting country, in search of bears, and of course, giant muleys!

https://www.instagram.com/sthealthyhunter/

https://www.instagram.com/huntharvesthealth/

https://westernhuntingsummit.com 

From The MeatEater Inc, and host of the wildly popular Hunting Collective Podcast, Ben O'Brien joins todays show. We chat about podcasting, and how we connect through these conversations. There's a heathy dose of name dropping in the one as well. Follow the links below to listen to Ben's show, as well as all things Meat Eater. 

https://www.themeateater.com

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hunting-collective/id1346262634?i=1000473630332

Today I talk about what foods I"ll be bringing to eat on my 2020 archery elk hunt. Since this is only my second year as an elk hunter, I've yet to try everything out there, but am quickly learning that knowing what different dried meals and snacks actually taste like before hand makes a huge difference. I also discuss some "budget friendly" and "DIY" options as well. 

https://www.alpenfuel.com

Another candid review of some of the gear I chose for my 2019 elk hunt. Today I review and give my thoughts on Kifaru's 20° slick bag. This is a "mummy style sleeping bag, and the first time I had ever used such a bag. 

 I also go over my thoughts on how much you should spend on gear for your first archery elk or other big game/DIY hunts. 

https://kifaru.net

Jason Gives a summary of his 2021 elk hunt. Topics discussed include solo hunting vs hunting with a partner, physical and mental preparedness, planning and logistics, the benefits of boots on the ground scouting, and having back up plans for back up plans. 

My longtime friend and fellow Ohioan, Todd Johnson joins the show today. We talk about he and his brothers first DIY elk hunt from 2006, mistakes they made, and how they transformed those lessons into success over the years. Todd also shares the story of his first New Mexico solo hunt, mental toughness vs physical toughness, picking a good hunting partner, realistic expectations, loading a minivan and just "doing it", and going DIY before it was a "thing" on the "Gram". 

https://www.instagram.com/toddjohnsonoutdoors/

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Mike Herne returns to recap some of his best hunts this year, as well as what lessons he has learned over the years to make him a more successful hunter. 

8X returning guest John Barklow returns to discuss his new course, Backcountry Mission Planning which is vailable now in the link below. Use code BARKLOW 20 so save 20%

John Barklow Backcountry Mission Planning Course

In this episode I give my final verdict on saddle hunting, new gear I used, a last day big buck encounter, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Enjoy! 

Bryon Horton is a Bowhunter from Ohio and the crreator of The Whitetail Experience. 

Today Bryon and Jason discusss all things whitetails from tips and tactics to trstand and gear hacks to make you a more effecent hunter. The two also dive into what being "in the industry" is realy all about. 

Check out Bryons YouTube and Instagram in the links below

The Whitetail Experience YouTube

https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_experience/

I'm starting a series of short podcasts devoted to what gear I'll be using on my first DIY archery elk hunt, and some of the training and other things I'll be going through.

Talking about the pants I'll be using in the backcountry, and pros/cons of high dollar technical gear such as Sitka. This is a continuation of my mini series, in which I detail the gear I'll be using and why I'm using it.

My good friend Todd Johnson joins the show for a little Q&A on my second year and second time solo hunting for elk, in the mountains of Colorado. We discuss how it came to be a solo trip, leaving without my boots, the pressure of leaving for two weeks, and heading into a brand new unit without ever stepping foot in it. This is part one of a two part episode. 

 Chad Ryker ( Backcountry Rookies Podcast) is back to give us all the details of this years spring bear hunt! 

John Barklow is back to discuss how we as backcountry hunters should be preparing before heading out into the mountains this fall. Jason also gives John a debrief on his recent elk scouting trip, and they discuss his progression over the past few years.

 John has decades of experience in not only surviving, but thriving in the backcountry, and topics including safety, gear packing, equipment knowledge and food choices are just some of the topics covered in todays show. 

For more content from John head to his IG page and his new website  listed below. 

https://knowledgefromstorms.com

https://www.instagram.com/jbarklow/

I'll be giving my thoughts on Sitka's extreme cold weather whitetail system, the Fanatic system. 

Aron Snyder is the owner of Kifaru International, and Host of Kifarucast. Today Aron gives his thoughts on recent opinions regarding hunting and social media, as well as what he's been up to lately. Click the links below to connect with Aron, or to book a hunt with him this winter. 

https://www.instagram.com/aron_snyder/

https://www.instagram.com/top_o_texas_outfitters/

https://www.instagram.com/kifaru_intl/

Jason gives his 2023 elk recap, including some valuable takeaways. 

Today Jason is joined by Beau Martonik, the host of the East Meets West Hunt podcast to chat about Beau's transition from Regular 9-5, to full time in the hunting industry. This one will shed a ton of light for those that have dreams of being in the hunting and outdoor industry. 

Part 2 of my 2020 archery elk hunt recap, with my friend Todd Johnson

Jeff Lund is a highschool teacher from Ketchikan, Alaska, host of The Mediocre Alaskan podcast, and author of A miserable Paradise: Life in Southeast Alaska

https://www.instagram.com/alaskalund/

https://www.themediocrealaskan.com

He' baaaack! 

Jason returns to give an update on some personal/professional happenings, as well as the future of the HarvestHolliday Podcast

Heather Iverson is a Michigan native that love to hunt, fish, and trap. She is also passionate about including her family when she ventures out into Michigans public lands

https://www.instagram.com/heather_iverson_outdoorswoman/

Amber Casey joins the show to talk about her multi-year quest for her first archery bull elk, and all the highs and lows that are synonymous with elk hunting

https://www.instagram.com/amberkay918/

Andy May (aka Bowhunting Dad) joins the show to talk about his success for consistently killing big bucks, while maintaining a full time job, and family responsinilities. 

Click the link below to follow Andy! 

https://www.instagram.com/bowhuntingdad/

As the title implies, I got my first deer of the year, and also my first public land deer, and first deer from a saddle!  I made a less than desirable shot, and learned some valuable lessons that I feel need shared here.

Pulled a rookie move and recorded the whole show without the external mic.. Audio is still clean. However, the content was too good to try to re record  Enjoy!  

Mark Livesay from Treeline Pursuits is back to talk about all things bears in this episode!

Mark is putting together, with the help of Ryan Lampers and Brian Call, a "Bear specific" E-scouting course that utilizes the decades of experience of these three men, and puts it into the same high level course format as Mark's Elk E-scouting course. This course is still in the works as of February of 2022

Jason and Mark cover some key topics for the novice bear hunter, and even some of Mark's favorite ways to cook bear meat. 

https://www.treelineacademy.net

As today's show title implies, Jason goes over his 2023 whitetail season, what worked, what needs improvement,and for those that dream of a life in the hunting industry, there is also a nice little rant about "real life" vs what's shown on social media. 

As a bonus our host drops so hints as to his plans for the 2024 elk season. 

Mike Herne is a freelance photographer and contributer to Free Range American. He and Jason go over a "dollar for dollar" cost of entry analysis to get into western big game hunting. 

Topics also discussed: influncer driven marketing and how you don't need half of what social media tells to buy, and more!

To connect with Mike via IG:

https://www.instagram.com/mike_herne/

Ryan Strange is a native of the NW Pennsylvania NE Ohio area, His passion for bowhunting was instilled in him at an early age from his great grandfather. Ryan always dreamed of hunting Alaska, and chasing big bears with archery equipment, and after years of saving, he was finally able to realize his dream. This is his story from his own words. https://instagram.com/vahalla9?igshid=1otckxyex3y2p

Today on the show I talk about my dad. His unique "life advice" hunting stories, growing uo with the woods right out the backdoor, and  how insanely hard it's been since his passing, and having to move forward. Enjoy.

Sweet November is here! Just a quick update on what's been going on in the first month of the whitetail archery season, and finding a "pattern" for big mature bucks.

Josh Smith is a master knife maker and the owner of Montana Knife Company, a knife company from well, Montana! MKC has seemingly burst onto the hunting scene in the last couple of years, and has quickly become the most saught after and popular hunting knife brand in the industry, being used by the likes of Cam Hanes, John Dudley, Kip Fulks and Joe Rogan. 

While MKC might seem like a new company, Josh has been passionate about making knives since he was 12 years old, and has had the MontanaKnifeCompany name for over 20 years. 

Josh's  story on how he started MKC is the epitome of the American Dream, and proof that if you follow your dreams and never give up, that anything is possible. 

Montana Knife Company

Beau Martonik is the Host of EastMeetsWestHunt podcast and in 2020 went on his first Alaskan hunting trip. 

Beau explains the logistics of planning his hunt, as well as his outdoor adventure style films, and other projects which you can find by following the links below.

https://www.instagram.com/beau.martonik/

https://www.instagram.com/eastmeetswesthunt/

Brian Barney is the host of Eastmans Elevated podcast, and  is also a very successful archery elk and mule deer hunter. Brian shares his passion for hunting, as well as the work he's put in over the years to "live the life". His positivity and work ethic are contagious, and this show was super fun to record.

https://www.instagram.com/brian__barney/

https://www.instagram.com/eastmans_elevated/ 

On today's show Jason catches up with professional photographer and advocate for conservation, Sam Soholt. 

Dan Staton in the founder of Elk Shape and host of the Elk Shape podcast. Simply put, Dan sells hard work for those that dream of being successful in the moiuntains as well as in daily life. Follow the link below for all of Dan projects and to connect with him. 

https://elkshape.com

He's Baaaack!  Sitka's Big Game product manager John Barklow joins the show to discuss specific pieces of Sitka's big game line. Topics discussed:

What I used last year

What worked, what stayed in the truck

What I should've bought 

Choosing gear for early September through late September and why.

What gear I'll be using this year. 

And more!

https://www.sitkagear.com

As the title implies, I'll be chatting with my good friend Chad, founder and host of the Backcountry Rookies podcast. We go down a ton of rabbit holes in this one, from "getting in the industry do's and dont's" to what we've both learned over the first few years trying to be successful western big game hunters. 

https://www.instagram.com/backcountryrookies/

Brian Call is the host of the GRITTY Podcast. One of the first to host an outdoor/hunting podcast, when no one knew what the hell a podcast was. Today, along side his successful show, Brian is now creating outdoor hunting adventure films that break away from the stereotypical  "hunting show"  of the past. Brian is a thoughtful, hard working human, and I was inspired to start this show, as well as make some serious life changes because of his work ethic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw-iQA6BVDw

https://www.instagram.com/brian_call/

https://briancall.com

As the title implies, Jake Downs does not make excuses when it comes to hunting, specifically planning big hunts, or multiple hunts a year.  Jake a self employed electrcian, understands the work it takes to #earnyourhunt and pulls no punches when discussing his opinions about "the industry" and what makes guys come off the mountain early and what you can do to help prevent it.

To follow Jake, click the link below. 

https://www.instagram.com/jake_d_downs/

John and Jason go over how to plan for your western big game hunt.

Todays podcast topics were pulled from John's monthly newsletter. Follow the link below and make sure to sign up for the Knowledge From Storms newsletter and be sure to subscribe to the Knowledge From Storms YouTube channel as well.

https://knowledgefromstorms.com

After being the co founder of Under Armour, Kip Fulks is now living his best life as the owner of Big Truck Farms Brewery. Kip puts everything he has into being the best at business as well as being the best bowhunter that he can be. Fulks delivers a powerful message on todays show, and he truly embodies what being a savage is all about. 

https://www.instagram.com/13pacificwaves/

https://btfbeer.com

In 2019 I invested in a nearly complete layering system from Sitka. At first I was apprehensive, but after doing a bit of research through podcasts, as well as calling the company directly, I was given quite the education with the science behind this product. 

 DISCLAIMER: I am not a paid endorser for Sitka, these are nearly my candid reviews of their products after nearly a years worth of use in the mountains and whitetail woods. I hope this brings you some value. 

https://www.sitkagear.com

This is part 2 of 2 of my summary of 2020, and how I crafted the life I currently have through several years of hard work and sacrifices. I hope this episode brings you value and inspires you to go after your dreams. 

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Mark put together a extremely comprehensive course that covers a wide variety of topics that include, evaluating zone of pressure, putting a daily hunt plan together to keep you "on track" and more.  Follow the links below to connect with Mark, and to sign up for his masterclass! 

https://www.instagram.com/treeline_pursuits/

https://www.treelineacademy.net

Sitka Product Manager John Barklow returns and we deep dive into various topics from hunt season recaps, all day whitetail tactics, nutrition for all day hunts, the evolution of technical clothing and more! 

We also discuss how Johns upcoming Outdoor Class by GoHunt will bring unprecedented information to those on a quest for all things backcountry knowledge and survival.

Sign up for John's free monthly newsletter in the link below

https://knowledgefromstorms.com

Jason gives his thoughts on how his November chasing whitetails went and shares the highs and lows, and provides insight and persepctive when the hunting gets tough. 

Mike Gibbons returns to recap his perspective of he and Jason's 2022 TOC archery elk hunt, what lessons they both lesrned, challenges faced and what they took away that will help them succed nect year. 

The title pretty much says it all. I am about to head out for my second year chasing elk with a bow, and after the first year, I'll be making some changes. I will give a rundown of my list of gear I'll be taking, what's being left behind, testing gear before you go,  lessons learned on the mountain, going the "cheap" route vs "top shelf" gear, practical choices, first aid, and the thing no one ever talks about, being mentally prepared for being alone for multiple days in a row. If you're planning your first ever DIY big game western hunt, this one is worth a listen. 

On todays show I am joined by the president of Kifaru International, and host of Kifarucast, Aron Snyder. Kifaru produces some of the highest quality hunting/hiking and technical packs, shelters, and sleep systems in the outdoor industry. Aron spend's nearly 200 days a year in the mountains and in the field, not only testing and developing Kifaru's newest packs, but a wide variety of hunting gear, clothing, optics and archery equipment.Snyder's love for archery led him to put down the modern compound, and pick up a traditional recurve bow. Several years later, he is arguably one of the most popular "struggle stick" shooters in the country. His years of experience has helped hundreds of people that are getting into not only archery, but planning that first backcountry adventure. 

https://www.instagram.com/aron_snyder/

https://kifaru.net

This will be part one of a two part series. I chat with my friend Chris Carlson of Illinois in a Q&A format, discussing my recent Colorado archery elk hunt. This was my very first hunt, and it became my first solo adventure as well. We go over gear used, what I liked/didn't like about the hunt, things I'd bring/leave next time, etc.

Jason gives a quick, candid breakdown of Sitka's two premier whitetail hunting outer layer systems, after putting them both through their paces in real world hunting conditions. 

Topics Discussed

• What's your budget?
• Fundemental Layering Knowledge
• Which set for what weather?
• Growing up with hand-me-downs 
• If you could only have one piece of eithrer set and why

So I have a little time away from work due to the corona craziness and I'm trying to be as productive as I can, so I thought I'd put out a series of short podcasts that revolve around some of the products/gear/clothing that I used during my Colorado elk hunt in 2019.
The theme of this "series" is that you shouldn't feel you have to "break the bank" to make it to your first elk or other big game western hunt. However, there are in my opinion, pros and cons to dropping big money, and hunting on a shoestring budget. Hope you find a ton of value in each episode.

Sabastian Enges is an entreprenure, performance coach, public speaker, and CEO of Fenix Consuting Group and joins the show to discuss the difference between "real self" vs 'ideal self" and how he coaches people how to think vs what to think.

https://quantumacademy.info/

Sabastian Enges on Instagram

This show is a brief retrospective on the year. Highs and lows and lessons learned, Jason opens up about some challenges as well as victories this year, and talk s bout why reflecting is good but looking back and dwelling will prevent personal, professional, and financial growth. 

On today's show, I talk with Sitka's big game product manager, John Barklow. This was a fun conversation with a great mix of entertainment, as well as education, as we discuss what it is that makes Sitka gear stand up above the rest of todays modern hunting clothing. 

https://www.sitkagear.com

Josh Kirchner has taken his love and lessons learned from years of   backpack hunting, and turned that passion into a book that new hunters can easily use as a stepping stone into their journey into becoming a backpack hunter.

https://www.instagram.com/dialedinhunter/

Heather Kelly is a native Alaskan and the founder of Heather's Choice dried backcountry meals. She has an amazing story of how she created a business around her passion, and shares her struggles as well as her success. We also chat about a new project, The Founder Series, which will bring a ton of value to inspiring entrepreneurs.   Click the link below to find out more.

https://www.instagram.com/heathertheresakelly/

Luke Johnson is the founder of TYTO Knives, a company he started himself after discovering that he could skin and quarter big game with a surgical scaple.

TYTO has, in a short period of time become one of the most popular replaceable blade style knives for backcountry hunter and with a slogan like "ultra light and ultra sharp" it is clear to see what all the fuss is about. 

 Luke is one of those guys that after a few minutes of talking to him, you feel like he's an old hunting buddy, and we not only talk about what got him to start TYTO, but some really cool hunting stories as well. 

https://tytoknives.com

On todays show, I chat with the host of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik. Topics of discussion include, layering systems, committing to making your hunt a reality, hard work and sacrifice, and much more! After listening, I would be so grateful if you'd give this show a rating and a review. Thanks!

Link to Beau's East Meets West Instagram below.

https://instagram.com/eastmeetswesthunt?igshid=9huzxrho2f37

Jason reflects on past elk seasons, including what has worked and what hes changing for 2022! 

The Stryker XL from Kifaru International is one of their most versatile packs yet. The 100% Made in America pack can be used for single and even multi day trips into the mountains to chase elk, and then be the perfect set up for mobile whitetail hunts.

https://kifaru.net

While John Barklow may work for Sitka  the focus of todays show is taking what you already have, and building your own system that can help you be more comfortable in the field.  

John stresses the importance of knowing your layering system, and how to utilize it most effectively when traveling to your stand to mitigate moisture, and how to properly layer to maximize and retain valuable body heat for those long days on stand. 

Jason recaps his 22 deer camp and shares his success as well as some challenges he faced. Todays show goes over topics including, manefesting the perfect shot, practicing with your hunting gear on, utilizing OnX Maps features for long term success, planning the best Rut-cation, first hand accounts of rut activity so far and more! 

As a new backcountry/backpack hunter, I've been successful at making a ton of mistakes. From spending too much money on gear, to leaving the mountain early, I will share my failures as well as what I will be doing going forward, in the hopes of shortening the learning curve for you, as you set to embark on your journey into backcountry hunting.

The "Blue collar bad ass" aka Jake Downs joins me on the show today. Jake is a Nebraska native, family man, small business owner, and bowhunter that prefers traditional archery over the modern day compound. Jake has been on some incredible hunts for only being 32, and we go into great detail on how he has worked hard to earn these trips, common misconceptions about gear, and more.  Click the link below to give Jake a follow. 

https://www.instagram.com/jake_d_downs/

By the time September 2019 arrived, I had racked up quite the bill for an elk hunt that wasn't supposed to cost as much as it did, and had yet to purchase a quality range finder, so I walked into my local Walmart, and bout the Halo 450 XL for less than $100. How would a "cheap" rangefinder perform in the mountains of Colorado? Give this one a listen and find out! 

2019 Deer season recap. On this show I not only recap several of my hunts, but get down to my "why". There's a lot of value in this episode, hope you enjoy!

I don't know about you, but I have noticed a "shift" in the last few months regarding "influencers" on social media. It seems like people (myself included) are following more people that they can relate to, more so than the "fully sponsored" or "celebrity" hunters that we've all been accustomed to over the years. 

Luke Cauldillo is one of those "real" ones. A Nebraska native, retired UFC fighter, fight coach, podcast host of GU Unfiltered Podcast, and bowhunter, Luke is passionate about his family, friends, and bowhunting. We have a great conversation, and talk about how he was able to capture one of the greatest bowhunting photos of all time. We chat about that photo, his love of whitetails, and losing bets on the 3D archery range to Aron Snyder. Lots of laughs in this one, I hope you enjoy! 

https://www.instagram.com/gladiators_unleashed/

https://www.instagram.com/gu_unfiltered_/

The title says it all. This show I reminisce about Christmas Past, Present, and Future,  family traditions, my favorite holiday cocktail, and why we still get too caught up in buying gifts, instead of being in the moment with family and loved ones. My wish for you this Christmas, is that you be filled with gratitude, perspective and of course patience.  Merry Christmas to all. 

My guest today is Adam Foss. Adam grew up In British Columbia chasing sheep with his dad and brother at an early age. His love for sheep country would lead him to not only make a living filming and photographing these incredible wild places, but becoming a champion for conservation in the process. Adam shares some of his favorite moments on the mountains as well as what to expect when planning such a hunt.

https://www.instagram.com/fossman8/

Cliff Gray has founded some of the most successful remote wilderness guide servives in North America and has personally guided dozens of hunts over the last two decades, for various species of big game, while his multiple guide services have guided thousands of expiditions. 

Cliff sold all of his guide businesses in 2021 to focus on providing knoweldge to the public from his years of guiding. 

Click te link below to follow Cliff on all his platforms. 

https://www.instagram.com/cliffgry/

https://pursuitwithcliff.com

We've got Bush! Jake Bush!!

Jake returns to get more specific when it comes to scouting public lands for mature whitetail bucks.

Follow Jake and enjoy his content in the links provided below

https://www.instagram.com/jake_bush_solo/

https://www.instagram.com/legendsofthehunt/

As the title implies, I will be giving another candid review of the Sitka mountain jacket, a versatile windstopper jacket, that is lightweight, and ultra packable.  I bought it primarily for western hunting, but it is becoming a key part of my early season whitetail kit as well. Plus mid October updates from my first couple hunts.