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| 07 Feb 2022 | Hunting in Ireland with Special Operations Officer Will O'Meara | 01:05:43 | |
Born and raised in Ireland, Will O'Meara wears many hats. He's a former Special Operations Officer, and currently, a hunting guide, journalist, and product developer for Spartan Precision Equipment. In this episode, we discuss our time in the military, and the leadership principles learned during that period that translate to hunting. Will also teaches me all about the species he pursues in Ireland, the Irish terrain, and what kind of gear he uses to hunt in perpetually wet environment. | |||
| 14 Feb 2022 | How to Get Attacked by a Grizzly and Survive with Sam Kezar | 00:58:37 | |
On September 21st, 2021, Sam Kezar and his friend were attacked by a grizzly bear while out elk hunting. This is a story that has never been shared with the public. Sam is not telling it now for glory or attention, but because his story might be enough to save someone else's life someday. The actions that Sam took before going out on this hunt, and the actions that he and his friend took while the bear was charging, saved them both. Grizzly bears are not to be underestimated, and if you're going to go out in bear country, you need to be prepared. | |||
| 18 Feb 2022 | Hunt Expo 2022 | 06:12:42 | |
These are conversations from the 2022 Western Hunt Expo held in Salt Lake City, Utah. Enjoy. | |||
| 21 Feb 2022 | How to Survive a Medical Emergency in the Backcountry, with Safari Medic Dr. Brian Tallerico | 01:10:11 | |
Dr. Brian Tallerico has been a practicing orthopedic surgeon for the past 20 years. He also served as a surgeon in the Navy and has seen his fair share of medical trauma. Brian has spent the past 15-20 years hunting international game, often in rugged, hostile environments. So often, hunters will spend money and time on equipment and training to up their game, but they don't put enough value on buying a proper med kit and knowing how to use it. Brain wants hunters and outdoorsman to be prepared for any medical emergency with a good kit and some knowledge, so that they can save their hunt from ending early, or, more importantly, save a life. That's why he created Safari Medic, a company that sells med kits tailored to fit your personal needs and environments. If you're going to go on a hunt of a lifetime, don't let it end early if you can help it. | |||
| 28 Feb 2022 | Best of the 6 Ranch Podcast | 01:32:51 | |
It's the 100th episode of the 6 Ranch Podcast, and to celebrate, I wanted to bring you some of my favorite moments and interviews from the past couple of years. Thank you to everyone who has listened, subscribed, and shared the show with a friend. It's been incredible watching this thing grow and I can't wait to see where the 6 Ranch Podcast takes me next.
3. Grandma Janie - Author, Rancher, Gardener, Champion Pie Maker 4. Bam Marshall - USMC Veteran, Founder and President of Wishes for Warriors, Sig Elite Hunter, Outfitter, Best Friend 5. Corey Jacobsen - Founder and Educator for Elk 101, World Champion Elk Caller 6. Jordan Budd - Outfitter, Videographer, Podcast Host, Rokslide Gear Expert, All-around Badass 7. Python Cowboy - Professional Hunter & Wildlife Consultant, Owner of Martin County Trapping & Wildlife Rescue 8. Heston Russell - Aussie Special Forces Veteran, Founder of Veteran Support Force, Politician, Podcast Host | |||
| 07 Mar 2022 | Growing Up Downwind of Chernobyl, with Andrei Stsiapanau | 01:08:06 | |
Andrei Stsiapanau's story is absolutely incredible. He was born and raised in Belarus, which was a part of the Soviet Union at the time. As a child, Andrei lived just 70 miles as the crow flies from the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, and was only 2 when the worst nuclear disaster in history, both in cost and casualties, struck. At the age of 7, he watched the fall of the Soviet Union. All through elementary and middle school, Andrei had to wear a device that measured and monitored his internal body radiation. Now, living the American Dream here in the states as an electrical engineer and contractor, his life and access to hunting looks very different than it once did. A lot of people have been asking me to share my opinion on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and at this point in time, I feel like I don't yet know enough to say. So, I wanted to have Andrei on the show to share his life experiences and feelings about what's happening right now. To give us all a little more context and insight into the places and people that are living through this war. | |||
| 14 Mar 2022 | Becoming a Navy SEAL, Knives, and Other Stuff with Payden Armstrong | 00:51:08 | |
A lot of people romanticize the idea of becoming a SEAL— they don't know what it takes to get there. It's years of training before you're even operational. Payden Armstrong is one of the few people who's lived through that experience. As a former SEAL himself, Payden walks me through what it took to join SEAL Team 3, as well as some of his deployments. Now Payden is a co-founder of the companies Norden Knives and Norden Outdoors. We discuss gear and how to innovate a tool that's been used for thousands of years. | |||
| 21 Mar 2022 | State of the Union with Amy Patrick from Oregon Hunters Association | 00:59:37 | |
Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) is dedicated to protecting Oregon’s wildlife, habitat, and hunting heritage. As Oregon's largest state centric hunting organization, OHA works closely with Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and other groups to protect the interests of hunters and trappers. This week, I'm joined by Amy Patrick, OHA's Policy Director. Amy works tirelessly advocating for Oregon hunters. In this episode, we discuss some of the big issues she's facing, such as IP13, trapping beavers, and wolves, that have the most potential to impact Oregon hunters. | |||
| 28 Mar 2022 | Dall Sheep Hunting the Hard Way, with Jordan Budd | 01:04:25 | |
Jordan Budd has now been on every type of sheep hunt North America has to offer. Last August, she killed a Dall sheep in Alaska. Dall sheep hunting requires a tremendous amount of mental and physical toughness, and this hunt took that to the extreme. Jordan’s hunt showcased the worst weather her guide had ever seen, resulting in days spent alone in a tent. The terrain was steep and nearly shredded her boots, and the pack out was grueling. But she stuck it out and got the job done. In this episode, Jordan relives her Dall sheep hunt. This story will either help you realize that this type of experience isn’t for you, or make you want a Dall sheep more than ever. | |||
| 04 Apr 2022 | The Butcher Shop, with Dustin Parent | 00:37:10 | |
Being a butcher is hard work, but it’s not the only thing that keeps Dustin Parent busy. On top of owning a butcher shop, Dustin co-founded and guides for Northern New England Outfitters, and is a law enforcement officer, SWAT team commander, and firearms instructor. As a 3rd generation butcher, Dustin walks me through his operation, and how he's using technology to ensure consistent, delicious, high-quality products. We also cover how to properly care for your kill in the field dressing process, including where folks often go wrong. | |||
| 11 Apr 2022 | Exploring the Microbiome, with Dr. Catherine Moring | 01:00:01 | |
What is our microbiome and what does it do for us? As it turns out, everything! Humans couldn't survive without microbes in our body. From regulating our immune system and metabolism, to producing serotonin and maintaining mental health, a healthy gut microbiome is the key to a healthy body. This week, I'm chatting with Dr. Catherine Moring. Catherine has an impressive number of letters after her name. She's a licensed dietician and expert in diabetes care, who started a wellness center, online diabetes coaching program, and private nutrition practice. From physical pain and inflammation to depression and anxiety, Catherine feels that eating healthy, whole foods will quickly lead to healing. | |||
| 18 Apr 2022 | Brian Flynn, Green Beret and Land Steward | 00:47:45 | |
Brian Flynn has dedicated over 18 years to the U.S. Army and Department of Defense, both as a Soldier and a civilian. While serving with the Army's 5th Special Forces Group, he trained in military mountaineering and discovered a love for rugged landscapes. Brian's experience transitioning out of military life, and his strong connection to the healing power of the outdoors led him to form Two Wolf Foundation. This new non-profit is dedicated to promoting post-traumatic growth, healing, and purpose in the lives of combat veterans and first responders through service-based land stewardship programs and conservation projects. The transition to civilian life is never easy. Two Wolf Foundation makes it easier by helping veterans find new purpose and community in caring for wild places. | |||
| 25 Apr 2022 | Spring Bear Hunting | 00:44:22 | |
This podcast was born on a river. The Snake River to be exact, as almost 2 years ago today, I recorded the first episode of the show on a spring bear hunt. This year, I'm joined by Jim Huddleston, who's been running jets up rivers and in the salt for years. He's has never been on this river, and was excited to get his brand new boat out on the water. Jim has spent his whole life recreating outdoors, and in this episode we discuss his experience hunting, crabbing, and fishing on the Oregon Coast. | |||
| 02 May 2022 | Wildlife Conservation in the 21st Century | 01:16:00 | |
There are some powerful groups out there hellbent on banning hunting and trapping. As hunters, we can combat these groups by speaking with legislators. But who has the time to sit down and write individualized emails to every policy maker? Not to mention the time it takes to track down the right contact info. Hunters deserve to have their voices heard, and now, thanks to Howl for Wildlife, advocating for hunting is easier than ever. My guest today, Charles Whitwam, founded Howl for Wildlife, a non-profit that provides an actionable platform for conservationists. Through Howl, you can choose an issue, and quickly send a well written email to every legislator with a say. Howl is a place to educate yourself, with digestible breakdowns and talking points for most wildlife issuea out there. If you care about conservation and want to keep hunting well into the future, I highly encourage you to get involved and check out this awesome organization. | |||
| 09 May 2022 | Everything Ballistics with Bryan Litz from Applied Ballistics | 01:06:31 | |
How does one become, in my opinion, the greatest mind in ballistics today? For Bryan Litz, it's always been about hitting targets. Bryan's passion led him to earn a degree in Aerospace Engineering, followed by a stint working as a civilian contractor for the U.S. Air Force on Air-to-air missile design, modeling and simulation. He's a champion rifle shooter, a published author and currently the Chief Ballistician for Berger Bullets. Bryan's own company, Applied Ballistics, is dedicated to being a complete and unbiased source of external ballistics information for long range shooters. In this episode, Bryan answers listener questions as we cover everything that might affect your accuracy on the range or in the field. | |||
| 16 May 2022 | Toddlers in the Wilderness, with Todd Nash | 01:15:48 | |
I grew up in the wilderness. In my family, it's perfectly normal to pack a toddler into the backcountry. My father was raised the same way, spending weeks in the Sierras before he could walk. Those early life experiences gave me a deep appreciation for the wilderness, which in turn, has become an integral part of my character. In this episode, I sit down with my dad, Todd Nash, as he recounts stories from my childhood, up in the mountains. We also get into the state of our deer and predator populations here in Oregon, and how they've changed within our lifetimes. | |||
| 23 May 2022 | Coyotes and Leprechauns with Finny | 00:42:16 | |
Born in Utah and raised in Finland, Finny spent many hours of his childhood with his dad unsuccessfully hunting coyotes. But instead of discouraging him, those early life experiences fueled Finny to learn the game and become incredibly effective. As a guide with R&K Hunting in Utah, Finny sat down with me during a coyote hunt to explain how he uses dogs to draw in these smart, tough to kill animals. Hunting coyotes with dogs is the way to go, and surprisingly, most dogs who are in good shape and can come on command can learn to do the job. Take a listen to this one folks, because your pup just might have the potential to be a great coyote dog. | |||
| 27 May 2022 | Sig Sauer P320-XTEN 10mm | 00:41:05 | |
It's finally here. This gun has been in the works for years, and at last, I can hold it in my hand and tell you about it. As someone who's personally been charged by a bear and defended myself with a Sig 10mm, I take this stuff seriously. I carry a pistol, and now I'll carry this one. The Sig Sauer P320-XTEN 10mm is a semi-automatic striker fired handgun. It uses a polymer grip module and has a modular frame. This gun is versatile and unlike a Glock, it can shoot hard cast bullets, which is exactly what you need in bear country. In this episode, Hunter Manson, an engineer with Sig's Research and Development Team, walks me through every feature of this handgun including its design, application, and capabilities on the range and in the field. | |||
| 06 Jun 2022 | Downtown Ditch Fish, with Lo Water Guide Service | 00:42:46 | |
Carp are the soccer of fish. Here in the states, they're underappreciated and rarely utilized. But the rest of the world seems to have figured out that carp are an awesome fish to target. They're enormous, challenging to catch, and they fight like hell. Derek Rivchin is one of the few who specializes in carp. Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Derek started Lo Water Guide Service to share this fun and unique fishery with folks. But carp fishing in Phoenix looks a bit different. Derek guides in the city, sight fishing for carp in the 300 plus miles of concrete canals winding through the metro area. Join us, as we discuss what it takes to catch a big ass urban carp on the fly. | |||
| 13 Jun 2022 | How to Catch a Snook with a Bunny, with Drew Chicone | 00:48:04 | |
Want fly fishing and tying advice from one of the saltwater greats? My guest this week, Drew Chicone, is it. Drew is an author, award-winning outdoor writer and fly designer, photographer, lecturer, and materials expert, whose passion for teaching led him to write numerous articles and fly tying guidebooks. He's a certified casting instructor and sells premium saltwater flies through his company: Salty Fly Tying. And if that's not enough, he's also the Director at Maven Rods U.S.A. and the co-founder of Strip Strike University. Top saltwater fly fishing is a lot like hunting. Many of the stalking techniques overlap, and if you're the type of person who enjoys the pursuit, this sport might just be for you.
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| 20 Jun 2022 | Bay Scallops and the Coffee Business, with Baker Leavitt | 00:58:42 | |
Fresh from competing in the SIG SAUER Hunter Games, I recently had the chance to chat with the very funny, Baker Leavitt. Baker is an avid hunter, both for big game and bay scallops, which he likens to "an underwater easter egg hunt for adults." He also works in business development for Black Rifle Coffee Company, a veteran owned business. In this episode, Baker and I discuss scallop hunting, Black Rifle's rapid rise to success, this year's SIG Hunter Games, and the story of the best day he ever had, archery hunting his first elk. | |||
| 27 Jun 2022 | The Hardest Bird Hunt on the Continent, with Matt Hardinge | 00:47:42 | |
People who seriously hunt western upland game birds are tough, and Matt Hardinge is the kind of guy who can handle pain and suffering. Chasing a chukar thousands of vertical feet up a canyon, only to have it fly back down before you catch up, is a lesson in patience and endurance. Not only is Matt chasing chukar in Hells Canyon, but he's also successfully hunting the toughest bird out there, the Himalayan snowcock. With the only U.S. population living in the Ruby Mountains of Nevada, these birds are reputed to be the most elusive game on earth. In this episode, Matt gives me some tips on how to hunt them, and how you can learn more about this fascinating species. | |||
| 04 Jul 2022 | Advanced Meat Processing, with Elias Cairo of Olympia Provisions | 01:00:06 | |
As a first-generation Greek American, Elias Cairo has spent his entire life in and around restaurants, with a father who would make charcuterie at home. At a young age, Elias decided he wanted to be a chef, and dropped everything to move to Switzerland, where he spent 5 years in an apprenticeship learning the art of old-world meat and cheese preservation. Now, Eli is the founder, owner, and operator of Olympia Provisions, the first ever USDA plant in Oregon to produce naturally fermented meats. Olympia Provisions is upholding the traditional way of making charcuterie, a rarity in the states. And the best part is, most of Eli's recipes are totally doable for the average home chef. Give this episode a listen, and you'll be making homemade bacon before you know it. | |||
| 11 Jul 2022 | Immortality, Photography, and the USMC, with Sgt. David Martinez, USMC Ret. | 00:50:51 | |
Sgt. David Martinez is badass. He grew up hunting in the Sierra Nevadas and joined the Marines at 17. There, he served 9 years in the Infantry before getting wounded in Iraq and medically discharged. David has always been drawn to the mountains and recently left the city and California to move to Bozeman, Montana. Inspired by the landscape, he decided to take up photography. He worked hard to become an incredibly talented wildlife photographer, one of few who's capturing high quality photos of bighorn sheep. David is hiking the rugged mountains of Montana, in grizzly country, to get up close and personal with some impressive rams in their natural habitat. I highly encourage you to check out David's work, and for the aspiring photographers out there, he also offers 1 on 1 coaching. | |||
| 18 Jul 2022 | Women in Combat, with USMC Major Ryann Engholm | 00:49:45 | |
Major Ryann Engholm has always held herself to the highest standard. Ryann and I met back in Quantico at The Basic School, where she kicked most of our asses and ended up serving as a USMC Logistics Officer. In Afghanistan, she also served as a Platoon Commander for a Female Engagement Team, a specialized unit of Marines that had the unique ability to communicate with and search Afghan women. Ryann is still utilizing her strong leadership skills, working as an occupational therapist for the Mayo Clinic, and starting a business to help young people kick start their careers. Ryann is an inspirational person, and in this episode, we discuss leadership, women in combat, physical standards, and navigating life as a Marine during and after Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. And be sure to check out Ryann’s new company, Catalyst Group, at the link below.
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| 25 Jul 2022 | Art and Violence with Lyle Witherrite | 01:03:24 | |
Lyle Witherrite is a fascinating person. He started working when he was 11 years old and has since had a long career of many interesting jobs, from bucking hay bales, to serving in the Navy, to creating intricate works of art as a blacksmith. He’s also an incredibly passionate person with a talent for just about any medium of art he picks up. Besides blacksmithing, he paints, draws, plays music, and writes songs. For some people, Lyle included, art is a critical and necessary part of life. In this episode, Lyle tells me his life story and how he’s channeled his passion over the years. We also have something special. An original song written and performed by Lyle Witherrite, that’s guaranteed to give you chills. | |||
| 01 Aug 2022 | Major Brian Hubert, USMC | 01:03:58 | |
I have a tremendous amount of respect for Major Brian Hubert. He leads by example, utilizing the principles of servant leadership. Brian and I met over a decade ago at Officer Candidate School. Since then, he's served deployments in Yemen and Afghanistan’s Helmand Province. Between deployments, he was the Officer in Charge and Executive Officer for several advanced infantry courses at the School of Infantry - West. And currently, Brain is in recruiting, serving as the Commanding Officer of eleven substations and two officer selection teams in Cleveland, Ohio. In this episode, we discuss his life as a Marine, and how he’s inspiring young people to join the cause. | |||
| 08 Aug 2022 | The Bert Sorin Episode | 01:00:44 | |
Bert Sorin grew up with a barbell in his hand, and that iron shaped his life. He's an outdoorsman, hunter, weightlifter, Olympic trials athlete in hammer throw, and currently the President and Co-Owner of Sorinex Exercise Equipment. Founded in 1980 by Bert's father, Richard, Sorinex sells high end, American made strength equipment. Bert also happens to be the winner of this year's SIG SAUER Hunter Games, as a member of Team Warrior. In this episode, Bert and I break down the Hunter games and discuss teamwork, overcoming physical obstacles, strength training, and the idea of toughness vs strategy. | |||
| 15 Aug 2022 | Diapers and Barbed Wire, with Adele Schott | 01:04:00 | |
A lot has changed for my little sister, Adele Schott, since she was last on the show. Adele and her husband have raised cows and kids through a drought, an endless winter, and a relentlessly wet spring. They're leasing land, managing a ranch, running their own cows, and have taken over the cattle operation and grass-fed beef business at the 6 Ranch. Adele and the 6 Ranch also hosted the first ever Meat Rodeo this year, where we invited the restaurants that serve our beef to compete in a slider eating contest, server race, beef trivia, and a burger cooking competition. In this episode, Adele and I get into cooking, our community, and raising boys on a ranch. | |||
| 22 Aug 2022 | High Desert Water and High Fashion Cowboy Hats with Cate Havstad | 01:11:35 | |
Cate Havstad cares deeply for the land she farms. Along with her Husband, Chris, Cate runs the Casad Family Farm out of Madras, Oregon, an organic farm using biodynamic principles. The farm produces hundreds of tons of human and animal food every year through dedication to biodiversity, sustainability, and biotic health for soils, humans, and communities. Some might think it odd to farm in a high desert, but not Cate. There's enough water to go around if it's not being misused; an issue she's extremely passionate about. On top of running a farm, Cate is also a custom hat maker, using only the finest beaver felts and traditional methods. The way Cate and Chris grow food just makes sense, and if you care even little about where your food comes from, I encourage you to listen. | |||
| 29 Aug 2022 | Grandma Janie, Part II | 01:06:39 | |
This week on the podcast, I once again sat down with my grandma, Janie Tippet, to catch up and tell stories. As an almost 89-year-old woman, Grandma Janie has plenty of stories and life lessons to tell. In this episode, we get into some of the changes she's witnessed since the mid 30s, from archery's growing popularity to advancements in technology. She also gives great advice, such as how to care for cast iron, how to preserve food and raise chickens, and how to make the perfect waffle over the wood stove. | |||
| 05 Sep 2022 | Classic Cars and the Navy During Vietnam with Bill Stark | 00:49:04 | |
Bill Stark has led a full life. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War on a guided-missile frigate. After that, Bill worked a string of tough jobs in logging and construction before becoming an electrician. But his passion lies in rebuilding classic cars. I had a beer with Bill at the Wallowa Mountain Cruise Car Show, where we sat beside his 1947 Ford Coupe. With a chopped top, custom interior, and hand painted details, Bill's car is a labor of love and certainly something to be proud of. | |||
| 12 Sep 2022 | Taking the "vs" Out of Public vs Private Land, with American Icon Co. | 00:52:18 | |
Derek Olthuis hates complaining. When a problem arises, he's the type of person to find a solution. As public lands are sold, and sporting opportunities become privatized, Derek sees North America moving toward the pay to play model. The private vs public land debate is a complicated issue with great points and a lot of passion from both sides. But Derek was able to come up with a brilliant solution. He thought that if sportsmen and ranchers could work together, they could open public access and protect wildlife habitat without disregarding property rights. And with that, American Icon Co. was born. By purchasing properties and working with ranchers to put large tracts of land in trust, American Icon is ensuring that land is managed for sportsmen access while improving wildlife habitat and conserving the species we all love. In this episode, Derek breaks it all down and answers listener questions with total transparency. | |||
| 19 Sep 2022 | Trapping 101, with Greg Jones | 00:58:38 | |
Trapping is an incredible sport, business opportunity, and conservation tool, but there seems to be fewer and fewer people doing it these days. Generational trapping knowledge will fade away unless we talk about it. Greg Jones is happy to share that knowledge. As a professional trapper, he knows the patience and perseverance that it takes to be successful. In this episode, Greg gives us step-by-step trapping instructions, tricks, and tips. He shares where and how to set traps for beginner animals like the muskrat, to the pinnacle of trapping: coyotes and wolves. | |||
| 26 Sep 2022 | Elk Hunting Advice from Sleep Deprived Guides | 01:30:05 | |
It's been an incredible archery season so far, and we're exhausted. The good kind of exhausted, where you know you've put in the work to successfully guide your clients. During a break, I sat down with fellow guides, Kevin Harlander and Greg Jones, to chat about how the season's been going. We share our biggest lessons from this year and some advice for setting up, calling, and when to draw. And stick around to the end of the episode to hear a recording of one of my morning calling sessions from this hunt. | |||
| 03 Oct 2022 | Canyons, with Mona Mathews | 00:56:06 | |
My cousin, Mona Mathews, is a canyon kid. She grew up in cow camps and weigh stations, navigating crazy steep country and checking for rattlesnakes on the playground of her school of less than 20 kids. Growing up in a rugged, sparsely populated community shaped Mona, teaching her self-reliance. And it's that self-reliance and curiosity that has led her to travel the world, learning jiu-jitsu along the way. Mona now lives in Portland, Oregon, working as a holistic life coach, a mind-body practitioner, and a massage therapist for pain relief and injury prevention. During a visit to home, Mona and I discuss her unique childhood, and all the adventures she's had since leaving the canyon. | |||
| 10 Oct 2022 | Solo DIY Backcountry Gear List, with James Nash | 00:51:36 | |
It's that time of year again. The weather is getting cooler, and folks are heading out into the backcountry, sometimes solo, to hunt. With colder weather comes far deadlier consequences if you're caught unprepared. That's why I wanted to take an episode to share my solo, backcountry gear list, from my weapon and ammo choices to my clothes and camp setup. I've been hunting my entire life and have spent years figuring out what gear works best for me. I'll tell you exactly what I use, why I use it, and how much each item costs. And stick around to the end of the episode to learn about a special opportunity to get your hands on a SIG SAUER Cross Rifle. | |||
| 17 Oct 2022 | Surviving a Helicopter Crash and Generational Ranching, with Greg Jones | 01:13:06 | |
On February 5th, 2021, Greg Jones was tagging wolves from a helicopter when the worst happened. The helicopter crashed, injuring those inside, but miraculously, both Greg and the pilot survived. Even more incredibly, another pilot saw what happened and was able to call 911 just 30 seconds after they hit the ground. But according to Greg, the aftermath was far worse than the crash itself. This near-death experience, and the knowledge that your story can end in an instant encouraged Greg to record these memories of what happened for his family and grandkids. It’s an incredible story that will stay with you long after hearing it. | |||
| 24 Oct 2022 | International Natural Resource Management, with Nils Christoffersen | 01:07:45 | |
Nils Christoffersen comes from a long line of connection to land and natural resources. His family has operated the same farm in Norway for 22 generations. That's 600 years, folks, and it's still going strong. Nils' passion for working landscapes and the role of rural communities in their stewardship, has taken him around the globe. He's worked in ranching in Australia, farming in Israel, fishing and forestry in Norway, and forestry and wildlife in southern Africa. Nils is currently the Executive Director of Wallowa Resources, a non-profit that has played a large role in shaping my community by promoting education, healthy lands, and a strong rural economy. In this episode, Nils and I discuss some tough problems to solve, from our need for diverse crop production to the challenges in coexisting with wildlife. | |||
| 31 Oct 2022 | The Cougar Episode, with Derek Broman of ODFW | 01:12:43 | |
Cougars are one of the most divisive animals in the state. Hunting cougar with dogs has been illegal in Oregon since 1994, which creates strong opinions on both sides of the issue. And with incredibly low success rates, cougar hunting in Oregon is one of the toughest hunts in the nation. In today's episode, I'm joined by cougar expert, Derek Broman, for a deep dive on Oregon cougars. Derek is the Carnivore Fur Bearer Coordinator for Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, where he manages the bear, cougar, wolf, and fur bearer programs. We'll cover cougar biology and physiology, Oregon's cougar history, how the species has been managed, and how these powerful and elusive cats interact with other species on the landscape. | |||
| 07 Nov 2022 | Bear Attack in Oregon, with Kevin Plew | 00:36:35 | |
Kevin Plew has been fascinated with hunting his entire life, working as a hunting guide since the age of 14. Elk is his passion, but he also guides for mule deer, white-tail, and buffalo. On a very recent hunt, Kevin found himself alone, face to face with an aggressive 225-pound black bear. His story is incredible, and further illustrates the need to carry a pistol while in the woods. | |||
| 14 Nov 2022 | Elk and the Wallowa Lake Lodge | 01:00:56 | |
In my home county, at the head of Wallowa Lake, sits a local heirloom, the Wallowa Lake Lodge. Built in 1923 from trees cut and milled on site, the lodge has seen nearly 100 years of visitors and locals alike enjoying the property, as the world changed around it. In this episode, the lodge's General Manager, Madeline Lau, sat down with me to share some fascinating history, from reintroducing elk via trains and skis, to the story of Taft and Tarzan, two of the largest elk the state has likely ever seen. | |||
| 21 Nov 2022 | Spring Bear Hunting, with James Nash | 01:00:00 | |
I've gotten a lot of questions lately from folks who want to hunt spring bear, but don't know where to start. Something that catches new bear hunters off guard, is the fact that, in some states, you need to be applying for spring hunts right now. So, I decided to sit down and give you a step-by-step guide to western spring bear hunting. I’ll walk you through why to hunt, how to apply, and where to go. Then we’ll cover the hunt itself with tips on targeting boars vs sows, what gear to bring, and my favorite hunting method, the spot and stalk. Hunting spring bear is a hell of a good time, and I encourage folks to get out there this upcoming season. | |||
| 28 Nov 2022 | Living in Rural Alaska, with Patrick Lumba | 00:55:47 | |
A life in rural Alaska is a totally foreign concept to most people. Unless you’ve experienced it, you have no clue what it takes. Patrick Lumba is one of the few who’s lived in the Alaskan bush. Though he currently lives in Wassila, Alaska, Patrick spent 9 years in the little town of Galena. With no roads in or out, and a population of 470, Galena is truly remote. In this episode, Patrick describes the seasonality and subsistence hunting rural Alaskans experience in a year. We also get into a fascinating hunting regulation that I’ve never heard of in my life, trophy destruction. | |||
| 05 Dec 2022 | How to Hunt in Grizzly Country with Jaden Bales | 01:01:51 | |
The lower 48's grizzly bear population is expanding, something that Jaden Bales of Wyoming is well aware of. As an avid hunter, Jaden knows the risks and is here to share some tips to keep you safe in bear county. He's also the Communications Director for Wyoming Wildlife Federation, where his job is to bridge the knowledge gap between scientists and the public so that Wyoming residents can be informed wildlife advocates. In this episode, we discuss issues that are negatively impacting wildlife, such as vehicle collisions and chronic wasting disease. And with that, Jaden shares some possible solutions as well as what you can do to help. | |||
| 12 Dec 2022 | The Kansas Hunting Episode, with Six Star Outfitters | 00:56:31 | |
The 6 Ranch Podcast is coming to you from Kansas this week, as I'm joined by Shane Smith and Cody Tutak of Six Star Outfitters. Shane and Cody have spent their whole lives in Kansas and guide for white-tail and turkey. And with 25 collective years of coyote hunting experience, they also make a lethal team in coyote hunting competitions. In this episode, Shane and Cody walk me through how to hunt in Kansas for turkey, coyotes, and white-tailed deer, from gear selection and running stands, to reading animal behavior and making a clean shot. | |||
| 19 Dec 2022 | How to Get Gored by a Cape Buffalo and Survive, with Mike Fell | 00:54:23 | |
As one of the most dangerous animals in Africa, and certainly one of the most difficult to hunt, there's a good reason that cape buffalo are referred to as "black death." Mike Fell, a professional hunter guiding in east Africa, knows not to underestimate these animals. But even the most experienced hunters can be caught in a dangerous situation. About 6 months ago, Mike found himself face to face with an angry, wounded charging bull. Though Mike managed to kill the buffalo, he was gored in the groin just a centimeter away from his femoral artery. Mike's story is incredible, and his life’s work conserving and protecting African game from poachers is something to be admired. Email Mike to book a hunt at mikefellsafaris@icloud.com | |||
| 26 Dec 2022 | Drones in Hunting, Ethical or Not? | 00:43:27 | |
Nothing, and I mean nothing, is worse than losing an injured animal. I would go so far as to argue that when it comes to finding that animal and ending its suffering, it’s unethical not to use every available tool in your toolbox. One tool that we can potentially add to our arsenal is the use of drones. Mike Yoder is on the leading technological edge of hunting with his company, Drone Deer Recovery. If you lose a deer in the state of Ohio, Mike can meet you with his $20,000 thermal imaging drone and locate your dead or injured animal relatively quickly. But of course, many states don’t allow the use of drones in recovery (or hunting) period. I’m fascinated by this concept, and I want to hear your thoughts. Is drone recovery ethical or not?
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| 02 Jan 2023 | How to Plan a Hunting Trip to Texas, with James Nash | 00:47:15 | |
I travel to many different states each year to hunt, but one of my favorite places to go is Texas. In fact, I just got back from an awesome Texas hunt where a buddy of mine harvested a beautiful scimitar oryx. Texas' rich species and terrain diversity offers some incredible opportunities, but if you've never traveled out of state to hunt, the planning process can be daunting. I'm here to tell you that it's not as complicated as it seems. In this episode I'll walk you through how to plan a Texas hunt. I'll cover choosing a target species, finding a guide, flying with your gun and ammo, and how you'll get your meat and taxidermy home. With the start of a new year, I encourage listeners to step out of their comfort zones and seek new hunting opportunities, in whatever way they can. | |||
| 09 Jan 2023 | The Hunter's Wife, with Britt Marshall | 00:54:43 | |
Britt Marshall was a SoCal girl from Orange County. She had nothing against hunting growing up, but it wasn’t something her family ever did. Never in a million years did she think she would live a life filled with hunting trips and family meat processing nights. But then she met my good buddy Bam at a stoplight and the rest is history. Britt is married to a hunter, is now a hunter herself, and is raising two daughters to hunt with respect and mindfulness. Her tips to the wives out there: you don’t have to pull the trigger yourself but try to be a part of the process. Learn how to make bone broth and use tallow to fix everything. | |||
| 16 Jan 2023 | Glass Like a Professional, with Cliff Gray | 01:01:14 | |
If you want to be a more effective hunter, you need to up your glassing game. My guest today, Cliff Gray, is just the person to aid in any hunter's goals for improvement. Cliff has founded and operated some of largest and most remote wilderness outfitting businesses in North America and has personally guided for years. Recently, Cliff sold all his operating outfitting businesses and is now focused on sharing his knowledge with others through his YouTube channel and newsletter. I love Cliff's teaching style and have personally learned a ton from him. I know that if you take his glassing tips to heart, you'll quickly become a phenomenal hunter. | |||
| 23 Jan 2023 | When Hunting Goes Wrong, with Casey Richmond | 00:52:27 | |
Most hunting stories you hear pick up just when things are going well. Even if there was struggle along the way, it always seems to work out in the end. But as hunters, we know that's often not the case, and things don't always go according to plan. In this episode, Casey Richmond, and I swap some of our unsuccessful hunting stories. Casey hunts, traps, and works for Eberlestock, a company that makes some of my favorite frame packs. Casey also shares some tips that will save your back on your next pack out. | |||
| 30 Jan 2023 | Insider Tips on Hunting Applications, with The Draw | 00:51:09 | |
It's a new year, which means states are rolling out new hunting regulations. Keeping up to date in your own state is enough of a challenge without also trying for nonresident tags. Luckily, you don't have to navigate the system alone. My guest today, Jared Brown of The Draw, consults with hunters to maximize their opportunities nationwide. Jared himself is an avid hunter and outdoorsman with a passion for long range rifle hunting, archery, and waterfowl. In this episode, we discuss new state regulations, where you should be going after spring bear, and what states you should be building vs burning points. | |||
| 06 Feb 2023 | The Spearfishing Episode, with Steph Schuldt and Kiley Umeda | 01:57:39 | |
Spearfishing is my favorite thing that I'm bad at. I'm absolutely fascinated by it, and how similar it is to bow hunting. Today, we've got a double header for you, two interviews with two different spearfishing experts, Steph Schuldt and Kiley Umeda. Steph gave up the corporate life, sold all her belongings, bought a sailing catamaran, and now lives in the Bahamas where she's in the water at least 5 days a week. Steph is a freediving and spearfishing instructor, and happens to hold 7 world spearfishing records, including the all-time (for men and women) pole spear wahoo record. Kiley Umeda lives in Hawaii where she's been spearfishing for 23 years, and hunting since she was 10. Kiley is the owner of Aimrite International, a world renowned speargun manufacturing company, and spends much of her time building high quality spearguns. Spearfishing might be a totally foreign sport to some listeners out there, but trust me, you're going to want to try it after hearing from these badass women. | |||
| 13 Feb 2023 | Archery Lethality with Dr. Randy Greenshields | 01:11:36 | |
When it comes to archery lethality and shot placement, there are tons of common misconceptions out there. Here to bust some of those myths is the incredibly knowledgeable Dr. Randy Greenshields. Randy has been a practicing veterinarian for the past 29 years and has been bow hunting for just as long. With his extensive knowledge of animal anatomy and personal archery experience, Randy is the perfect person to explain just what an arrow is doing when it hits an animal, and where exactly you should be placing that shot. I also have Randy go through my first aid kit while sharing tips on how to treat horses, mules, and dogs in the backcountry. | |||
| 20 Feb 2023 | Smokejumping in the 1970s with Ken Poole | 01:18:25 | |
I spent my summers during college fighting forest fires on a rappel crew. It was some of the toughest, most physically demanding work I've ever experienced, and I have a tremendous amount of respect for my fellow wildland firefighters. And as a rappeller, I also have a healthy rivalry with smokejumpers. My guest today, Ken Poole, was a smokejumper from 1977 to 1983. Over the course of his career, he made at least 117 fire jumps out of some of the best bases in the country. Fighting fire is a fun job, but it can also be incredibly dangerous. In this episode, Ken and I swap some of our craziest stories of jumping out of planes, landing in trees, carrying 150 pound packs, and fighting fire with the best of them. | |||
| 27 Feb 2023 | Podcast Takeover by Greg Jones | 01:17:43 | |
This week's episode is a bit different than what you're used to. Instead of me asking all the questions, I'm going to be the one on the spot. My good friend and frequent guest on the show, Greg Jones, interviewed me in his stone house, armed with listener questions. This episode is less about giving advice, and more about just getting to know me. We discuss my love for my home, the 6 Ranch, my service as a Marine, my experiences guiding and hunting, and my current hunting obsession. | |||
| 06 Mar 2023 | The Road to Citizenship through Hunting, with José Correa | 00:58:43 | |
When he was just seventeen, José Correa left his home in Mexico, and everything he'd ever known to come to the United States. He walked for ten straight days through the desert, with no food or water for the last three. I have to wonder, what situation could be so bad to make someone risk death just to come to America? In this episode, José shares the story of why he had to leave home, his love for this country, and how he learned to hunt just 10 years ago. Now a green card holder, he wants to become a U.S. citizen so that he can vote to protect gun and hunting rights. José might not have come to this country legally, but he deserves to be here. He's an incredibly hard worker and a good person who found a love for hunting and a better life here in the United States. | |||
| 13 Mar 2023 | Snake River Dam Removal, with John Appleton and Kyle Smith | 01:05:41 | |
It's tough being a salmon. Very few fish survive to spawn, as they face seemingly insurmountable obstacles on their journey to the ocean and back. Obstacles that are naturally occurring, like predation, but many more that are human caused. From my home on the 6 Ranch, a juvenile salmon has to make it through 8 major dams before reaching the ocean, losing many siblings along the way. These fish are unbelievably tough, but their natural resiliency won't be enough to save them from extinction unless we act now. My guests today, John Appleton, owner of Alpine Archery and Fly, and Kyle Smith, Snake River Director for American Rivers, are part of a cause to remove 4 of the lower Snake River Dams. We discuss the feasibility of this idea, and just what it would take to make it happen. Whether or not you care about Columbia Basin salmon and steelhead, you'll be surprised by just how big of an impact these fish have on a global scale. | |||
| 20 Mar 2023 | Square Mile Ranch, with Jeremiah Stent | 01:02:59 | |
Jeremiah Stent and his partner Aimee produce the best pork I've ever had in my life. As the owners of Square Mile Ranch here in Northeast Oregon, they operate a direct market meat business. On the hoof meat is a bit different than most folks are used to. When you buy pork or beef from them, you're buying that animal live, and you know it will be well cared for and killed humanly right on the ranch. Jeremiah runs Square Mile in a way that balances the health of the land, soil, and animals, with the ability to produce high quality products for his customers. Having a close connection to your food is an incredible thing, and if you live nearby, I highly recommend all meat products from Square Mile Ranch. | |||
| 27 Mar 2023 | The David Schmidt Episode | 01:02:55 | |
The timber industry has always been a part of western life, especially where I grew up in Wallowa County. As a kid, there were 5 sawmills here, running 24/7. But due to harvest regulation changes, there were zero by the time I graduated high school. A lot of hard-working folks lost their jobs overnight and our local economy was in crisis. David Schmidt was the first to open a new mill in the county, but with a very different business model. David found the timber industry at an early age. After seeing bark beetle infested lumber wasted, he decided to go to Oregon State University to study Wood Science and Engineering. David wanted to figure out how to better use wood in forest products, which he did his senior year by making cross laminated timber. Now, with his company, Heartwood biomass, David is focused on restorative logging that maintains forest health, while still providing good paying jobs and quality wood products. | |||
| 03 Apr 2023 | Dad Jokes and Leadership with Paul Pagano and Lyle Witherrite | 01:02:03 | |
It's tough to take life too seriously when you're drinking scotch with good friends. In this episode, I'm joined by my buddies Paul Pagano and Lyle Witherrite, to catch up on life and tell some war stories, while sneaking a few dad jokes into the mix. We also discuss leadership principles and share some of the greatest leaders we've had the privilege to work with in the Marines, Navy, and law enforcement. Leaders who shaped us into the men we are today and inspire us to be better people. | |||
| 10 Apr 2023 | A Brief History of the Deepest Canyon on the Continent, with Mike Baird | 01:17:52 | |
Hells Canyon is a special place to me. The rugged terrain and powerful Snake River is beautiful, but harsh. My guest today, Mike Baird, has been guiding folks down the Snake for years and feels the same about it. I consider Mike's knowledge of Hells Canyon to be as encyclopedic as anyone out there. It was Mike who first taught me the history of the canyon on a guide training trip years ago, and I couldn't get enough. In this episode, I had Mike sit down and walk me through the natural and cultural history of this remarkable place. From the forming of the canyon thousands of years ago, to the incredibly tough people who lived there. | |||
| 17 Apr 2023 | Whitewater River Expeditions, with Robin Pace | 01:01:26 | |
Robin Pace has spent literal years of her life on rivers. She’s been a rafting guide for the past 11 years, rowing some of the biggest whitewater out there. As a former guide myself with the same company, Robin and I had a good talk about all thing’s whitewater. We covered some basics like cooler hacks, gear preferences, and camp cooking, while also getting into it with stories of big water, injuries, and flipped boats. The adrenaline filled sensation of rowing class V rapids is something few people ever experience, but through Robin's stories and expertise, you'll get a taste of what it’s like behind the oars. | |||
| 24 Apr 2023 | Bears and Bullets with G9 Defense | 01:05:04 | |
As is tradition, we're starting season 4 of the 6 Ranch Podcast on a spring bear hunting trip along the river. In this episode, we're talking ballistics as I'm joined by Joshua Manke and Weston Rogers of G9 Defense, an incredibly innovative ammunition company that is designing bullets with more accuracy and lethality. With a team of just 17 folks, G9 is not a big company, but they're doing big things. Joshua, G9's visionary and founder, and Weston, Director of Business Development, walk me through what they're been inventing, how the technology works, and what I'm most excited about, the 10mm Woodsman. | |||
| 01 May 2023 | The Truth About Gun Safes, with SecureIt | 01:08:05 | |
When it comes to safely and securely storing firearms, there's a lot of opinions and misinformation out there. Most people have one or two large, and often disorganized, gun safes that are heavy and awful to move. These safes are kept in obvious locations that thieves think to check first. They aren't truly fireproof or fail proof. But there are better options. To shed some light on what I believe is an important topic, is Tom Kubiniec, CEO and founder of SecureIt. Tom's foray into gun safes began with transforming the Department of Defense's cluttered weapon racks into organized, efficient weapon storage systems that would ultimately revolutionize military armories. Twenty two years later, his company, SecureIt, also specializes in home gun storage that will keep your firearms safe, but give you access where and when you need them. | |||
| 08 May 2023 | Connecting to the Land with Cory Carman | 01:04:00 | |
Connection to place and community are terms we often throw around, but do we really know what they mean at their core? For me, this land, the 6 Ranch, is the biggest part of who I am. And growing up in this small community shaped me. Cory Carman, a member of my community, is one of those people who understands. Cory grew up on a century old family ranch right here in Wallowa. With a desire to give back to a unique community that's always supported her, she went to Stanford University to study environmental policy. Cory now uses her education and generational knowledge to run the Carman Ranch, a sustainable grass-fed beef operation, in innovative ways. Cory's dedication to caring for her land, soil, and livestock, and her refusal to make small talk, leads us to a rich conversation about agriculture and the story of this place. | |||
| 15 May 2023 | The Genealogy Episode, with Cyndi Ingle | 01:11:54 | |
It's interesting to think about the ancestors that came before us. The wars they fought, the migrations they made, and all their choices, big and small, led to where and who we are today. Most people don't know much about their family history past a couple of generations, and the stories they have are often embellished to the point of myth. I'm fortunate to know quite a bit of my family's story thanks to my relative, and genealogist, Cyndi Ingle. Fascinated by our family's lore, she created Cyndi's List, a free genealogy research portal with 320,000 categorized and cross-referenced links. Her website is a great jumping off point and will make any online search far easier should you choose to investigate your family. In this episode, Cyndi shares with me the Nash family's history, and discusses how you can learn more about your own ancestors. | |||
| 22 May 2023 | Restaurants, Wineries, and Fly Fishing with the Michelles and Elaine | 01:17:58 | |
If you enjoy a good meal with a glass of wine, Walla Walla, Washington has a lot to offer. And three of my friends from Walla Walla happen to know quite a bit about quality ingredients, food, and wine. Michelle and Michelle have owned and operated one of Walla Walla's best restaurants, Bacon and Eggs, for nearly a dozen years. Elaine co-owns and operates SuLei Cellars, where she makes award winning wine. As often happens when drinking with friends, we cover a wide variety of topics in this episode. The wine making process, fly fishing, aged steak, tattoos, the upcoming 6 Ranch Meat Rodeo, and of course, how to cook the perfect poached egg. | |||
| 29 May 2023 | Hunting and Memorial Day with Ben Carleton | 01:07:08 | |
This Memorial Day, I'm joined by my buddy and fellow former Marine, Ben Carleton. Ben joined the infantry right out of high school and served with the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines. He saw his fair share of combat in Iraq and Afghanistan and sees this day as a time for quiet reflection, not a day to celebrate or thank those who made it home. Ben also grew up hunting and got into archery when he left the Marines. In this episode, Ben and I share some war stories, and discuss hunting everything from black-tail and elk to bears and cougars. | |||
| 05 Jun 2023 | Hells Canyon Sheep, with Leanna Wentz | 01:15:33 | |
Leanna Wentz is no stranger to herding sheep, her family has been running sheep and cattle for over 10 generations. But running sheep in Hells Canyon is a different beast. Sheep are always trying to die, and Hells Canyon is one of the most hostile places I've ever been that wasn't an active war zone. But Leanna's family made it work. From 1992 to 1998, her family had the last sheep permit in the U.S. that was run 12 months of the year on forest service land, until their operation was shut down due to fear of disease transmission to wild bighorns. She's got some wild stories of moving 2,200 head up and down the Snake River and across steep terrain. Wild stories of protecting the herd and of life in the canyon. Her stories are worth preserving and hopefully not the last of their kind. | |||
| 12 Jun 2023 | No Nonsense Hunting Prep with Kevin Harlander | 01:04:54 | |
Most people think of winter as the hunting off season, but really, the months in which you’re doing the least amount of hunting is June through August. So, what should hunters be doing this summer to prepare for the fall season? To answer that question, is my good buddy and frequent contributor to the show, Kevin Harlander. Kevin is an avid outdoorsman and a member of the First Lite Hunting Apparel team. His advice? Spend your summer focusing on mental health and fitness, go through your gear, do some research, and create time for your future self this fall. We really only get to hunt a week or two every year. Why not be as prepared as possible going into the season? Check out my favorite Stanley products in the 6 Ranch Outfitters Collection, and use discount code 6ranch for 25% off | |||
| 19 Jun 2023 | A Marine, a Green Beret and a SEAL Walk Into a Podcast | 01:07:13 | |
This week, I'm in Montana with Thomas Rucker and Payden Armstrong, the special forces veterans and expert bladesmiths behind Rucker Knives. Thomas served in Vietnam, becoming a Green Beret in 1967, only five years after the program's inception. He's been making knives for over 50 years, and together with his wife, has twice won the International Knife of the Year award. Payden served as a Navy SEAL in North Africa and Afghanistan. With firsthand experience in combat and survival situations, he understands the importance of a reliable and functional knife. The expertise and craftsmanship that these men pour into their knives can only come from years of hunting and combat experience. | |||
| 26 Jun 2023 | Polynesian Farming and Veteran Suicide Prevention (This Episode Can Save Lives) | 01:15:15 | |
On a cross state motorcycle trip, I stopped by G9 Defense, an innovative ammunition company, to do some ballistic testing with Casey Foster and Kyle Holmes. All the folks I've met from G9 have led fascinating lives, and my guests today are no exception. Before bullets, Casey spent years farming South Pacific Islands such as Fiji, Tahiti, and Samoa, and was at one point the world’s largest supplier of Noni Juice. Kyle has a master’s in forensic psychology and spent his previous life working with minors and adults in suicide prevention. I've been out of the military for 9 years, and at this point, I've lost more troops to suicide than I did from combat. This is such an important episode. Kyle shares why veterans are killing themselves, what those in crisis can do, and how we can save lives and support ourselves and the people we love. | |||
| 03 Jul 2023 | Surviving a Shipwreck, with Larz Stewart | 01:36:45 | |
On April 25th, 2009, the Princess Tiaping, a 54-foot replica of a Ming Dynasty Chinese junk, sank in open ocean. Larz Stewart, along with 10 other crew members, miraculously survived. The Princess Tiaping was built to revive maritime culture, history, and pride to the people of Taiwan and Southeast Asia. Larz joined the crew in Hawaii for the final leg of their global journey, intending to sail the boat to Taiwan. With just 27 nautical miles to go from their final destination, the Princess Tiaping encountered a storm, and was subsequently hit by a huge tanker, cleaving the boat in two. The tanker did not stop to assist, and the crew was left to cling to the wreckage for hours before help arrived. Larz's story is truly incredible, and the fact that he survived is a testament to his captain, crew, and own resilience. | |||
| 10 Jul 2023 | Pirates and Tarpon with Gene Wooster | 01:02:20 | |
There's only a handful of fish that people will alter the way they live just to catch. Tarpon are one of those fish. When you picture tarpon fishing, you're probably imagining some guy fly fishing from a flats boat in the Bahamas. But there's another very different type of tarpon fishing in a very different place, Pamlico Sound, North Carolina. Pamlico Sound is the second largest estuary in the U.S. with a fascinating pirate history. The tarpon there are enormous and catching them is a totally unique skill set to other tarpon fisheries. Here to share his fishing knowledge, is my good friend Gene Wooster. Gene has won more tarpon competitions in North Carolina than anyone either of us know, and after hearing from him, you'll be booking a trip to Pamlico. | |||
| 17 Jul 2023 | The Exquisite Art of Taxidermy, with Dan Moncrief | 01:33:21 | |
I may not be an expert, but after seeing my fair share of mounts, I can spot good taxidermy when I see it. Dan Moncrief is one of the experts. He's been a taxidermist since 1986 and is an artist in every sense of the word. His attention to detail, realism, and artistry is truly something special, and is undoubtedly what won him a first-place cougar mount in international competition. In this episode, we dive deep into the process and craftsmanship behind his creations while reminiscing on some of our favorite hunts. | |||
| 24 Jul 2023 | The Gail Hammack Episode | 01:04:45 | |
If you ask Gail Hammack, the word "conservation" is often misused. To Gail, conservation means taking care of the land, not preventing us from utilizing natural resources. Gail and her late husband, Doug McDaniel, understood what it meant to care for something you love. With the channelized Wallowa River running through their property, Doug and Gail had a vision of what the river could be. They fought for years to make that dream a reality, for at the time, no one had attempted a re-meandering project of that size. In doing so, Gail and Doug exceeded expectations, completing a massive, award winning river restoration project and paving the way for other landowners who want to better their property. Today, Gail continues her husband's legacy by working the land and completing another phase of restoring the river | |||
| 31 Jul 2023 | Philosophy of a Man who Died and Came Back, with Gary Shepard | 01:06:33 | |
One year ago, Gary Shepard died for 15 minutes, then was brought back. So of course, I had to ask, what's it like to die? In this episode, Gary shares the story of his life. His childhood growing up hunting, trapping, and fishing in Montana. His time in Special Forces as a Green Beret during the Vietnam era. And his guiding philosophy, that today is enough. All you can do is try your very best each day. According to Gary, death is not a big deal. It's what you do with your time on earth that matters. | |||
| 07 Aug 2023 | Tattoos, Insects, and Acting Tough with Tim Biedron | 01:34:25 | |
I love tattoos and have been getting them for over 20 years now. My latest tattoo was done by Tim Biedron, an artist who recently moved to Joseph, Oregon and opened the only tattoo shop in the county. Tim is an extremely talented artist who's been tattooing in Chicago since the mid 90s. His style is unique and difficult to fit into a box. On top of that, he's an interesting guy who enjoys being in nature by identifying insects, catching snakes, and fishing. In this episode, Tim and I talk all things tattoos, from designing custom pieces to the mental fortitude it takes to tattoo for long sessions. And if you're in the market for a tattoo, whether or not you live in Wallowa County, I highly recommend Tim and his studio, Meadowlark | |||
| 14 Aug 2023 | The Beaver Episode, with Ian Wilson | 01:07:07 | |
I'll be the first to admit, I don't always like beavers. Of course, I recognize that beavers and fur trapping played a huge role in shaping the western United States. But I also don't like them cutting down trees on my property. That being said, I promised my guest this week, Ian Wilson, that I would keep an open mind. Ian is a huge proponent of beavers and their natural role on the landscape. He works in habitat restoration for the Grand Ronde Model Watershed, our local non-profit watershed council. In this episode, Ian and I discuss the pros and cons of beaver activity, and how beavers can shape a river, ultimately benefiting fish, wildlife, and people along the way. | |||
| 21 Aug 2023 | Bucking Bulls, Bull Elk and Buck Deer with Kainoa Delatori | 01:18:17 | |
Kainoa Delatori loves everything about archery season and is happy to share his knowledge with anyone who will listen. Raised in Wallowa County, he grew up hunting and steelhead fishing, with a turn at bull riding as a young man. Now, Kainoa's passion lies in archery hunting elk and mule deer. In this episode, Kainoa and I swap stories of our high school and college rodeo days, his favorite mule deer hunt, and how he's introducing his young sons to the outdoors. | |||
| 28 Aug 2023 | Becoming American, with Josh Whi | 01:15:25 | |
Josh Whi was born in South Korea and moved to Chicago at the age of 9. Now a U.S. citizen and first generation American, Josh has found his passion working in the firearms industry, both for Alpha Foxtrot and Paladin 33, and is doing some incredibly innovative things. In this episode, Josh shares his life story, from his childhood in two cultures, raised by traditional Korean parents, to his world travels and love of languages, and ultimately though his experience in manufacturing guns and firearms equipment. Currently, Josh and the team at Paladin are working to cross the gun case gap between outdoor tactical vs every day carry. Their products are inventive, practical, and exactly what you need if you're going to travel anywhere with a firearm. | |||
| 04 Sep 2023 | Whitewater Guiding, Sturgeon, and Desert Racing with Cole Hauter | 01:03:47 | |
You could easily claim that Cole Hauter is an adrenaline junkie, though that’s not how he would necessarily describe himself. Cole learned to ride a motorcycle at the age of 5 and started desert racing when he was 11. He’s also been a white-water rafting guide for the past 7 years, often rowing a giant gear boat through Hells Canyon. In this episode, we discuss what it’s like to break both femurs, rowing and jet boating rapids, and getting our asses kicked by massive sturgeon. | |||
| 11 Sep 2023 | 6 Ranch State of the Union Address, with Adele Schott | 01:11:03 | |
Today, I'm joined by my little sister, Adele Schott, boss at the 6 Ranch, to share some updates on our business. Along with raising cattle, Adele has been running the business side of the 6 Ranch for a year now and is happy to announce that our Grassroots Beef Club is back. If you want to join the club and receive high quality, lean grass-fed Corriente beef on a regular basis, check out the link below. We also discuss our feelings on leaving gates open, cow dogs, quality food, the maddest we've ever been at a cow, and the happiest. | |||
| 18 Sep 2023 | The Why of Fishing, with Capt. Lael Johnson, Jameson Redding, and Capt. Lacey Kelly | 01:04:59 | |
This week, I’m joined by not one, but three fly fishing experts from across the U.S. Captain Lael Johnson moved from Topeka, Kansas to Seattle to become a fishing guide. He also founded the F•Y•S•H Foundation, an organization that promotes mental health by providing free fishing trips to trauma survivors, underprivileged, and at-risk people. My next guest, Jameson Redding, shares his passion for the outdoors by traveling the country fishing and hosting the show The Road Trip Angler. And finally, Captain Lacey Kelly, is a spearfisherman, hunter, and fishing guide out of Florida, mainly guiding for tarpon. What my guests have in common is the passion and drive to chase some of the most difficult fish out there, from finicky permit to powerful steelhead in freezing rivers. Capt. Lael Johnson | |||
| 25 Sep 2023 | Chasing Tornadoes with Ricky Forbes | 00:57:44 | |
Ricky Forbes is one of the lucky few who found his passion in life and through hard work, managed to turn it into a career. The only catch, his passion is chasing dangerous tornadoes. Ricky is a a professional storm chaser, documenting the wildest storms on the planet through stunning photography and videography. For the past 11 years, he's witnessed some of nature's most terrifying displays, including getting caught in the largest tornado ever recorded. In this episode, Ricky and I discuss the ins and outs of tornadoes, storm chasing, and finding your path. | |||
| 02 Oct 2023 | Mules, Wilderness and Outfitting with Cliff Gray | 01:16:09 | |
Very few hunters have as much knowledge and experience as Cliff Gray. For a decade, Cliff owned and operated Flat Tops Wilderness Guides, a massive outfitting operation guiding and packing into the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. At its peak, Cliff’s business ran 250 hunts a year, employed 20 guides, and owned 52 pack horses and mules. Cliff recently sold his guiding business to create educational content via YouTube, newsletter, and courses for anyone wanting to become a better adventurer, fisherman, or hunter. And the best part? Cliff’s advice and expertise is completely free of charge. In this episode, Cliff and I discuss mules, horses, drop camps, and guiding and hunting in extremely remote places. | |||
| 09 Oct 2023 | The True Crime of Claude Dallas and Other Stories | 00:56:20 | |
The legend of Claude Dallas; was he an old west outlaw living in modern times, or a coldblooded killer? In 1981, Claude Dallas shot and killed two state game wardens in the remote Owyhees of southwestern Idaho. He eluded capture for over fifteen months, was caught and sentenced, escaped from prison, and was recaptured again. Joining me to tell the story is my friend and frequent guest on the show, Greg Jones. As a member of the Owyhee community, Greg remembers following the story and trial. He didn't know Claude or the victims personally, but he knows several people who did that shared their insight with Greg over the years. The story of Claude Dallas is both tragic and fascinating. Only one person alive today knows what truly happened, and that's Claude himself. | |||
| 16 Oct 2023 | Electricity, Explosive Ordinance and Learning to Hunt | 01:01:20 | |
Shane Brozowski, an Explosive Ordinance Disposal Technician and Blake Woestman, an electrician, have been friends since grade school. Growing up in Wisconsin, they've hunted their fair share of turkey, coyote and white-tail from tree stands, but were both unfamiliar with western hunting. A couple years ago, I advertised a learn to hunt course, and these two took me up on it. At the 6 Ranch Outfitters Hunting School, Shane and Blake have learned to pack, camp, scout, glass, hunt, shoot, field dress, process meat, and get that meat home. They put in the hard work and were successful on opening day, taking a white-tail buck. My hope for this course was to give people the tools and knowledge to hunt out west without a guide, and Shane and Blake left Oregon with the confidence to do so. | |||
| 23 Oct 2023 | Bears and Mulies with Kevin Plew | 01:02:24 | |
You might remember my guest today, Kevin Plew, from a previous episode where he told the story of being charged and attacked by a black bear. Besides surviving bear attacks, Kevin has been busy guiding elk and mule deer hunters and harvesting black-tail and waterfowl. Kevin has a knack for finding big mulies in places with very few deer. In this episode, we discuss mule deer tactics, common hunting mistakes, shooting angles, bird dogs, and the dos and don'ts of hunting spot etiquette. | |||
| 30 Oct 2023 | Welding, Waterfowl, and Elk with Tyson Samples | 01:06:08 | |
Tyson Samples has been hunting elk as long as he could legally buy a license, bow hunting being his favorite method. In his day job, he owns his own welding and fabrication business and makes some unique and beautiful custom pieces. In this episode we sample homemade white-tail salami, and discuss my recent goose turned duck hunt, archery and why we love it, advice on calling bulls, and our lessons learned from last season. | |||
| 06 Nov 2023 | Hunting Lessons Learned, with Kevin Harlander | 01:10:45 | |
The last time I had Kevin Harlander on this show, we discussed how to prepare for hunting season. Since then, another archery season has come and gone and, today, we're going to look back. I truly believe that self-reflection is critical for improvement. If you don't reflect, you've missed an opportunity to learn from your successes and failures in order to become a better hunter. In this episode Kevin and I discuss our recent elk and white-tail hunts, and Kevin's new (and currently unnamed) business working with innovative brands in the outdoor and hunting industry. | |||
| 13 Nov 2023 | Rodeo and Writing with Jim Overstreet | 00:58:39 | |
Jim Overstreet was born and raised ranching in Montana by a father who was widely considered to be the best cowboy around. Jim has been raising horses, cowboying, and competing in rodeos for 60 plus years, earning multiple titles in tie down roping. Now in his 70s, he's even roped in the National Senior Pro Rodeo Association and hasn't yet decided when to retire. Jim is also an accomplished writer and the author of A Montana Rivalry, book one in his Rodeo in the Blood series. In this episode, Jim and I swap rodeo stories and discuss his new book all about fathers, sons, love, and rodeo. | |||
| 20 Nov 2023 | Motorcycles, Ducks and Pick-ups with Alex Mojcher | 01:03:31 | |
Many are called to go out west, whether to satisfy a desire for adventure, or live in vast country. Alex Mojcher is one of those folks. Originally from New England, Alex bought a KLR motorcycle and rode it west across the county camping and exploring as much as he could along the way. Now, as the Social Media Manager for DECKED, Alex is living the western dream. He's been practicing with his 1968 Remington 870 Wingmaster shotgun, and we finally got him out on his first ever hunt for ducks. In this episode, Alex and I discuss the highs and lows of riding and what's next in his hunting journey. Decked on Instagram | |||
| 27 Nov 2023 | Settlers, Nez Perce, and Hunting with Historian David Weaver, Part 1 | 01:05:17 | |
History always starts with a question. For local historian David Weaver, that question takes us back to the mid to late 1800s. David is the Board President of the Wallowa History Center, and his interest lies in learning more about the relationship between the Wallowa Band of the Nez Perce Tribe and the early European settlers who came to Northeast Oregon. In part one of this two-part episode, David and I sat down to discuss the lifestyles, cultures, and conflicts of the people of Wallowa County leading up to and after the Nez Perce War. | |||
| 04 Dec 2023 | Settlers, Nez Perce, and Hunting with Historian David Weaver, Part 2 | 01:11:58 | |
This week on the podcast, we're continuing our conversation with local historian, David Weaver. David is the Board President of the Wallowa History Center, and his knowledge of my home, Wallowa County, is extensive. In part 2 of our conversation, we cover early species migration, hunting strategies of the Nez Perce and early settlers, buffalo trips to Montana, and what life was like in the county around the turn of the 20th century. | |||
| 11 Dec 2023 | Tommy Wheeler, NASCAR Legend | 01:10:27 | |
I'm back in beautiful Pamlico County, North Carolina, joined this time by NASCAR legend, and now, rice farmer, Tommy Wheeler. According to Tommy, making cars go faster is all about manufacturing unfair advantages, whether through innovation or hard work. And that's exactly what he did as an engineer for NASCAR. Tommy worked as a team engineer, engineering manager and technical director for teams like Hendrick Motorsports and Evernham Motorsports. In 2021, he ended his career as operations director and general manager of Roush Fenway Racing. After leaving racing, Tommy co-founded Tidewater Grain Co., where he produces heirloom Carolina Gold Rice unlike any rice you've ever had. My conversation with Tommy takes us all over the map, as we discuss insane feats of physics in racing, the history of rice in the Americas, and the ins and outs of a low country boil. Learn more and try some heirloom from Tidewater Grain Co. | |||
| 18 Dec 2023 | Shrimp Boats, Coyotes, and Tarpon with Capt. Owen | 01:16:15 | |
While spending time in one of my favorite places, Eastern North Carolina, I sat down with Pamlico Sound local legend, Captain Owen. Owen has the coyote hunting and tarpon fishing figured out. He, in fact, was one of the very first to discover tarpon fishing in the Sound and somehow managed to keep the method a secret for years. Owen also taught a high school class called Marine Occupations for 25 years, in which students would operate a shrimp trawler, learning everything they needed to be a commercial fisherman or charter captain. Owen also greatly contributed to preventing bycatch in Pamlico Sound, developing some ingenious drum fishing techniques that are keeping that fishery strong today. Owen is a fascinating guy, and his knowledge of this area, the fish, and wildlife are incredible. Watch Owen’s Coyote Hunting YouTube Channel | |||
| 25 Dec 2023 | Helicopter Crashes, Wildlife Capture and International Arms Smuggling with Taylor Chism | 01:10:29 | |
At twenty-five, Taylor Chism is already a legend. She grew up ranching, fought wildland fire as a hotshot, and is currently working as a helicopter pilot capturing big game for research. Taylor has some wild stories to tell. She's crash landed a helicopter, spent 3 days in a Mexican prison, and regularly jumps out of moving aircraft to tackle bighorn sheep. For Taylor, it's not about chasing adrenaline. It's about living a fully aware life. Because what's a good life without a little risk? | |||