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El Jefe is back! Chris, Brody, Tom, and Levi discuss the results of the survey for Issue 4 of 2026 - The Gear Issue. We asked what kinds of things our readers are thinking about, what works and what doesn't, and the types of tools they want us to cover both in this issue and future issues. The answers were once again very thoughtful and interesting! If you enjoy the cast, please subscribe/save/review it on whatever platform you're listening on! To see the results of this discussion, subscribe to Western Hunter Magazine. https://westernhunter.net/shop/subscriptions-2/subscribe

In this episode, Brody talks with the three pillars of Outdoorsmans: Josh Adderson, Bryce Cramer, and Chad Dembinski. These three account for 90% of the operation of the most highly respected glassing retailers in the country. This episode provides a  look at the day-to-day life of an Outdoorsmans employee as well as a dive into what makes these guys tick. Spoiler alert: it's nothing but hunting. Visit Outdoorsmans.com for all your tripod/optics needs and expert advice on glassing gear.

In this episode, Brody sits down via telephone with Dioni Amuchastegui, an emerging legend of the West. Dioni is an incredibly dedicated mule deer hunter with the trophy room to prove it. Brody got to pick his brain on tactics, weapons, and the current state of various mule deer populations and habitats. Dioni also created the Guardian Chest Plate, a universal holster-carrying system for binocular harnesses that you will be seeing more and more of in the near future. Check that out on his company's Instagram page @deadfall_design Subscribe to Western Hunter Magazine

This episode was recorded in Kevin's truck on the road home from the Mason Valley NRL Hunter match. Kevin, Brody, and Tom did a solid debrief of things they saw, felt, and learned while shooting/filming the match. This was Kevin's fifth NRL Hunter shoot and Brody's first. Tom was along to capture it, and he had some unique observations of his own. As always, thank you for listening. We hope you enjoy, and if you do, subscribe to the podcast and Western Hunter Magazine! If you don't, email [email protected] and let us know why. Subscribe to the magazine: www.westernhunter.net/subscribe

Kevin sat down at the Wild Sheep Show to talk shop with Collin Russel and James Wessler from Leupold Optics regarding the new BX-6 Range HD binocular. They talk through the development, testing, and launch of one of Leupold's most exciting products to date. We hope you enjoy these inside-the-industry looks! If you do, don't forget to rate and/or review the Western Hunter Podcast on your platform of choice. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Brody sits down with Kevin and Tom to discuss the current state of hunting gear technology, including some new standout products, some that have made their way into most hunters' kits, and a few that are coming down the pipe. If you enjoy the Western Hunter Podcast, you'd probably love Western Hunter Magazine. Learn more/subscribe to that here. https://westernhunter.net/shop/subscriptions-2/western-hunter-subscription/  Please take a moment to rate, comment, or like this podcast wherever you listen! For questions, comments, or concerns, please send an email to [email protected]. If he's not sleeping on the ground somewhere, he'll get back to you. Thank you for listening!

We're back! Thank you for your patience. In this episode, Brody, Joe, and Levi review the responses from our latest reader survey, which related to emergency/survival situations in the field. We were flooded with fascinating answers to the questions and stories of worst-case-scenarios, so we sat down to review them and share a few. This survey and podcast were inspired by the theme of 2026 - Issue 2 of Western Hunter Magazine. To see the full breakdown of the results, subscribe here: https://westernhunter.net/shop/subscriptions-2/western-hunter-subscription/ This issue will feature articles and stories from some of the most qualified names in the business, such as Remi Warren, Nate Simmons, and John Barklow. Thank you for listening! Drop us a comment on Spotify, save the podcast, and rate/like/share it on whatever platform you use.

On this episode, Kevin sits down with Tom Hinski, Brennon Fisher, and Summer Fisher to discuss hunting late-season elk hunting in Montana.  For more info on hunting with Montana Outwest Outfitters, visit https://www.montanaoutwest.com/ If you enjoy the podcast, give us a rating, a thumbs up, or a review on whatever platform you listen on! Got a topic you'd like us to cover or a guest you'd like us to feature? Send an email to [email protected]. Thank you for listening, and please bookmark, subscribe, or save the Western Hunter Podcast to be notified of future episodes!

In this episode, Kevin and Brody sat down to swap stories with Wilderness Athlete's own Katelyn O'Brien (also known as KOB). Katelyn is an adventurer, and her spooky near-death-ghost-encounter tale is one for the ages. Kevin also shares a story about assisting another hunter with a dislocated shoulder miles from the trailhead, and Brody tells of his first encounter with a sow and cubs in Wyoming. Thank you for listening. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review or rating! Subscribe to Western Hunter Magazine to get stories like this and more in your mailbox, but with pictures! Subscribe: https://westernhunter.net/shop/subscriptions-2/western-hunter-subscription/  Wilderness Athlete: https://wildernessathlete.com/

In this episode, Brody, Kevin, Tom, and Levi gathered up to officially recap Kevin's archery elk hunt in Montana. They discussed each day of the hunt, interactions with other hunters, tactics, clothing, gear, and even Brody's (loose) connection to Steve Irwin's daughter, Bindi. If you enjoy the podcast, please take a second to rate it on whatever platform you use! If you really enjoy the podcast, send some topic ideas to [email protected], subscribe to Western Hunter Magazine, or just tell your friends about us. Thank you for listening! Magazine TV Show Western Hunter Blog

Brody and Chris discuss the all-new Swarovski AT/ST Balance spotting scopes and their application, industry implications, field use, ergonomics, and more. Chris's in-field review video: https://youtu.be/N20GjdthwFA Check it out at Outdoorsmans.com: https://outdoorsmans.com/collections/swarovski-stabilized-spotting-scopes If you enjoy the podcast, give us a rating, a thumbs up, or a review on whatever platform you listen on! Got a topic you'd like us to cover or a guest you'd like us to feature? Send an email to [email protected]. Thank you for listening, and please bookmark, subscribe, or save the Western Hunter Podcast to be notified of future episodes!

In this episode, Kevin sits down with Brennon Fisher, owner of Montana Outwest Outfitters, to discuss Kevin's elk hunt, the guide business, and Brennon's background and experiences hunting the Bitterroot Valley. For more info on hunting with Montana Outwest Outfitters, visit https://www.montanaoutwest.com/ If you enjoy the podcast, give us a rating, a thumbs up, or a review on whatever platform you listen on! Got a topic you'd like us to cover or a guest you'd like us to feature? Send an email to [email protected]. Thank you for listening, and please bookmark, subscribe, or save the Western Hunter Podcast to be notified of future episodes!

In this episode, Kevin and Brody sit down with Eric Stecker of both Defiance Machine and McMillan Stocks–two of the most reputable and precise rifle component manufacturers in the country. Eric shares some of his personal history with each company, the origins of their extraordinary products, and a little about what might be in store in the future for both. It was an honor to have him in the studio, and we're grateful for his time. We're also very grateful for your support of Western Hunter and the show, and we hope you enjoy! This episode is also available with video on the Western Hunter YouTube channel. Save this podcast to be notified of episodes (almost) every Tuesday and subscribe to Western Hunter Magazine for a tangible version of this type of content!

In this episode of the Western Hunter Podcast, Brody talks to Kevin and Tom before Kevin's Montana early archery elk hunt. They plan to create a film for Wilderness Athlete about the hunt. Topics include preparation, gear, camera gear, the dynamics of hunting with a cameraman, and more. Stay tuned for a follow-up de-brief episode after they return! If you enjoy this podcast, please consider subscribing to Western Hunter Magazine. One reader described it as, "The most beautiful magazine ever created." https://westernhunter.net/shop/subscriptions-2/western-hunter-subscription/  Follow Western Hunter on Instagram @westernhuntermagazine and @thewesternhunter. Your reviews are the best way for us to spread the word about this podcast! If you enjoy the show, please leave a review on whatever platform you are on. We'd really appreciate it.

In this episode, Brody and Levi (mostly Brody) flip the script and interview Chris Denham regarding his health and fitness routine as an extremely busy, extremely durable hunter over 60.  Chris explains his daily workout and supplement regimen as well as his strategy for staying fit and fueled during his 5+ month hunting season. Chris drives over 30,000 miles each season to film episodes for The Western Hunter, and his determination to continue is extraordinary. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future topics or guests, please email them to [email protected]. Thank you for listening!