#066 - Rifle hunting has been getting neglected on the podcast this year. I&apos;ve been archery hunting a lot so it&apos;s been all archery all season long. But it&apos;s October now, and it&apos;s time for some rifle hunting stories with my brother. This is a great one from the vault. Enjoy!Here&apos;s a link to the knife that saved the day: https://amzn.to/2TgkAhcEmail: skyler@huntthewest.usInstagram: @huntthewest.us

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Rifle Hunting Mule Deer Stories & Lessons w/ Bryce Harrison | Rerun of 21

#065 - Backpacking gear! I&apos;ve made some changes to my gear this year for backpacking and I want to give you an update. We talk about tents, sleeping pads, food, and hydration in depth in this podcast. All the links are below!Some of these are affiliate links which means I get a small commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase. If you want to support the show, please use the links. Thanks!Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo - https://amzn.to/3idBr1xMSR Groundhog Stakes - https://amzn.to/3zMPGjG Hi-Tec Altitude Boots - https://amzn.to/3AR2iYG Leukotape - https://huntthewest.us/leukotapeFirst Lite Mercury socksBackcountry Fuel BoxProtein Puck - https://proteinpuck.comMTN OPS Ignite MTN OPS Enduro  LMNT Drink mix - https://drinkLMNT.comCONTACT:Email: skyler@huntthewest.usInstagram: @huntthewest.us

Backpacking Gear For Backcountry Hunting

#064 - This is the the final story of my 2021 season. It&apos;s a crazy story and you&apos;re not going to want to miss it. If you haven&apos;t listened to episode 63, do that first.CONTACT:Email: skyler@huntthewest.usInstagram: @huntthewest.us

Glassing For Mule Deer | A Solo Backcountry Archery Story

#063 - I found the biggest buck of my life...you&apos;re not going to miss this story. Support the show by buying merch here: huntthewest.us/shopTOPICS and LINKS:Tent I borrowed from Ross: Kelty Ashcroft 1Tent I will be using in the future: Six Moon Designs Lunar SoloLeukotape: huntthewest.us/leukotapeVortex Tripod Adapter: https://amzn.to/3l3RIqBFrogg Toggs: https://amzn.to/3twLq6wCabelas Space Rain Jacket: https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/cabelas-space-rain-full-zip-jacket-with-4most-dry-plusCabelas Space Rain Pants: https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/cabelas-space-rain-pants-with-4most-dry-plusWater filtering stuff: complete episode on water filtering Episode 34Sawyer Squeeze:  https://amzn.to/3gUADLWSawyer Fast Fill adapter:  https://amzn.to/3j20CmoPlatypus Hoser 3L:   https://amzn.to/2C7LhAcContact:Email: skyler@huntthewest.usInstagram: @huntthewest.us

Spot and Stalk Archery Mule Deer | The Story of Iron Side

#062 - It takes true grit and determination to make it solo backpack hunting for mule deer. That&apos;s what Ross did on his hunt and he gives us an awesome example of how to conquer the mental battles that come with hunting. LINKS:2021 Scouting Season Video with first sight of "Iron Side" - https://youtu.be/SbOzTVdNTXwFollow Ross on Instagram: @high_country_operatorSubscribe to EMAGINE Outdoors on YouTubeEpisode 1 "TRUE GRIT" on Emagine outdoors channelCONTACT:Email: skyler@huntthewest.usInstagram: @huntthewest.us

Grit and Mental Toughness: An Archery Mule Deer Story w/ Ross Melville

#061 - Opening Day! It&apos;s my first backpack hunt and I learned some things. I have some lessons learned the hard way on archery gear, playing the wind, and getting close to those bachelor herds of bucks up the high country. I learned a LOT! I also had a great time. Support the show by buying merch herehttps://huntthewest.us/shopLINKSClothing - For a complete episode on layering and my clothing setup see Episode 33First Lite WickFirst Lite KilnFirst Lite Uncompahgre 2.0First Lite Mercury SockFirst Lite Talus GlovesFrogg ToggsOther GearNemo Tensor Insulated PadKelty Arete 0 degree sleeping bag (they don&apos;t make this bag anymore)How to attach a bow to a pack and use trekking poleshttps://youtu.be/FMCG2EJggTcTHING OF THE WEEKCascade Mountain Tech Trekking PolesCONTACTEmail: skyler@huntthewest.usInstagram: @huntthewest.us

Backpacking For Mule Deer In The High Country | Opening Day Debrief

#060 - What gear is necessary and what is not? There is so much gear involved in hunting and it all costs $$$. In this episode with Ross Melville, we talk about our essential gear lists. It&apos;s been a journey deciding what gear to use and I&apos;ve learned a lot so don&apos;t miss this one.Note: some of the links may be affiliate links which means I earn a commission if you make a purchase (at no extra cost to you) using the links helps support the show. Thanks!LINKS:Links to all the gear I use and why can be found at huntthewest.us/gearGarmin inReach - huntthewest.us/garminOnX maps - onxmaps.com Frogg Toggs (my budget rain gear) - https://amzn.to/37S9UNyBadlands 2200 - https://amzn.to/3srJKe5Badlands Vario  - https://amzn.to/3yZjaeRExo Mtn Gear 4800 - https://exomtngear.com/collections/packs/products/k3-4800-pack-systemMerino Wool Socks - https://amzn.to/3iUoeeOCrispi Nevada Boots - https://www.crispius.com/nevada-legend-gtx-bootHi-Tec Altitude Boots -  https://amzn.to/3eonTM4Mink Oil - https://amzn.to/3iVglpkLeukotape - https://amzn.to/3mkfIrLLeatherman Micra - https://amzn.to/3sBWrTKBlack Diamond Spot headlamp - https://amzn.to/3AUJNCcGray pouch - https://amzn.to/3iYhuwzGray pouch video - https://youtu.be/r8Y-sMSr-vYBadlands Cinder 35 degree - https://amzn.to/3stWrF3Jetboil Stove - https://amzn.to/3maJU8xVortex Diamondback 10x42 - https://amzn.to/3iXXs54Caribou Gear Game bags - https://www.caribougear.com/collections/game-bagsBlack Ovis Game bags - https://amzn.to/3geyxZiOutdoor Edge Knife - https://amzn.to/3z30daUTyto 1.1 Knife - https://tytoknives.com/shop/tyto-11-cerakoteEpisode on performance clothing - Episode 33Camo Fire - https://www.camofire.com/index.php/Canvas Cutter - https://canvascutter.com/ Use code "HTW" for 10% offROSS&apos;s Info:Instagram: @high_country_operatorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BSifZUwIZ3W60ySBjUY_gCONTACT:Email: skyler@huntthewest.usInstagram: @huntthewest.us

GEAR: When to spend, and when to save w/ Ross Melville

#059 - Scouting season is in full swing and I just got back from a trip where I learned a lot.  This episode is a debrief from that trip. I think it&apos;s always a good idea to take notes on your scouting trips and hunts so you can learn from mistakes and know what is working well and what is not.  *Note: some of the links below are affiliate links which means I earn a commission if you make a purchase. Use these links to help support the show. Thanks! TOPICS and LINKS:Hunt the West Store: huntthewest.us/shopAll the gear I personally use can be found here: huntthewest.us/gearGet entered to win electrolytes variety GIVEAWAY:huntthewest.us/LMNTFitting Your Pack video:https://youtu.be/MnOXg86ipZ0Skip to about the 3:00 minute mark to see the fitting instructionsEpisodes with Ross Melville:- Episode 44- Episode 28- Episode 25Exo Mtn Gear K3 pack: https://exomtngear.com/collections/packsStraight to mouth electrolytes from MTN OPS:https://mtnops.com/electrolytesLMNT electrolyte drink mix: drinkLMNT.com*p.s. if you order something from LMNT, let them know I sent you ??Water filtration system I am using:Sawyer Squeezehttps://amzn.to/3gUADLWSawyer Fast Fill Adapterhttps://amzn.to/3j20CmoPlatypus 3.0 L bladder (as a dirty bag)https://amzn.to/2C7LhAcFull episode on water filtration:Episode 34Backcountry Fuel Box:huntthewest.us/bfbHammock Camping Episode:Episode 51Nemo Tensor Insulated (long, wide)https://amzn.to/3lKOV7JCoyote Hunting Episode:Episode 16Primos Trigger Stickhttps://amzn.to/3yw8EeNTHING OF THE WEEK- Tahoe Trailbar (Mango Coconut)https://tahoetrailbar.com/- Protein Puckhttps://www.proteinpuck.com/ CONTACT:Email: skyler@huntthewest.usInstagram: @huntthewest.us

High Country Archery Mule Deer Scouting | Debrief

#058 - When you’re going on a hunt that is far from home you probably don’t have time to get into the area with boots on the ground because, you know, you’re a normal, working person who doesn’t have unlimited time and PTO to just go into the mountains every time you want. Especially if those mountains are a 5-10 hour road trip… you don’t have time to get away from work and the family just to look around and try to find some animals that you’re not even allowed to kill yet. Your only real option is to e-scout. I’ve come up with a simple 3 step framework that you can follow to e-scout on your own using onX maps and Google earth and I’m going to share as much as I can with you on this episode.LINKS:onX maps:onxmaps.comEpisode where I got in trouble for hunting the wrong area:Episode 7THING OF THE WEEK:Backcountry Fuel Box: huntthewest.us/bfbNote: this is an affiliate link which means I earn a commission if you make a purchase using this link. If you want to support the show, be sure to use the link. Thanks!Keto Cookie from The Cookie Department:https://amzn.to/2XcbWGgSea to Summit Alpha Lite Spoonhttps://amzn.to/3lLi2HHCONTACT:Email: skyler@huntthewest.usInstagram: @huntthewest.us

E-scouting for Long Distance Hunts

#057 - We&apos;re BACK! It&apos;s time for a Q&A episode plus a new segment: Thing of the Week!Topics covered in this episode:How long do you go hunting for?Tips for hunting new areas?Do you bone out or quarter animals?Do you use a bipod, shooting sticks, or natural rests?What&apos;s your opinion on scent blockers and camo?How long do you glass for?How do you adapt to increased hunting pressure?What backpack are you running?Helpful links to things discussed:Newsletter: huntthewest.us/newsletterBlack Ovis game bags (Deer): https://amzn.to/2YIeSbBBlack Ovis game bags (Elk): https://amzn.to/2YNAByZWind Checker: https://amzn.to/2NZYCxgExo Mtn Gear 4800: https://exomtngear.comgoHunt Gear shop: https://shop.gohunt.com/THING OF THE WEEK:Leica Rangemaster 2400-RMarsupial Gear Rangefinder pouchMarsupial Gear Rangefinder tetherCONTACT:Email: skyler@huntthewest.usInstagram: @huntthewest.us

Hunting backpacks, Bipods, Scent Blocker, and Hunting Pressure | Q&A Episode

#056 - You learn a lot the first time you do something and bowhunting is no exception. This is a rerun of episode 6 from nearly two years ago. There are some great lessons in here so I wanted new listeners to hear it.I&apos;ve been out of town for a couple weeks in May and I&apos;m currently getting caught up on new episodes. I&apos;ll return on August 3rd with a brand new episode and I&apos;ll be doing my best to bring weekly episodes to you. See you on August 3rd!Stuff talked about in this episode:Get your merch here:huntthewest.us/shopHere is my gear list:huntthewest.us/gearHere&apos;s the target I talk about in the episode:Rhinehart 18-1Here&apos;s the Canvas Cutter Bedroll I use and LOVE:canvascutter.comContact me:Email: skyler@huntthewest.usInstagram: @huntthewest.usFREE Pot Roast Recipe here: huntthewest.us/potroast

First Time Bow Hunter Lessons | Rerun of Episode 6

#055 - I haven&apos;t always been in great shape, but nothing has motivated me more to be fit than being able to get to the top of a mountain with a heavy load on my back. In this episode, I share how I lost 30 pounds without changing much, and without suffering. It only takes a little bit of discipline and a little bit of effort. Stuff mentioned in this episode:Cameron Hanes - @cameronrhanesEpisode 19 (with my wife Stacy Harrison)Episode 21 (hunting story with Camelbak&apos;s)I love MTN OPS - shop through my link and you&apos;ll get a reward:http://rwrd.io/xs0zfak?sEpisode 36 (knee and shoulder pain with Dr. Preston Ward)FREE pot roast recipe - huntthewest.us/potroastContact:Email: skyler@huntthewest.usInstagram: @huntthewest.usFREE Pot Roast Recipe here: huntthewest.us/potroast

Losing 30 Pounds Without Suffering | Fitness Advice For Normal People

#054 - It&apos;s Spring, and that means it&apos;s shed season. Time to bust out the packs and boots and look for the freshly dropped antlers! Logan has been shed hunting his whole life and has an awesome collection. He gives a ton of great tips to help you find more sheds this season. Follow Logan @royalt_outdoorsFull show notes: huntthewest.us/54Contact:Email: skyler@huntthewest.usInstagram: @huntthewest.us

Shed Hunting Tips and Tactics w/ Logan Kendall

#053 - Bedrolls have been around a long time, but Canvas Cutter has changed the game completely with their Dominator and Fortress bedrolls. We go deep into the warm, comfortable sleep system and the freedom bedrolls allow in this episode. Get warm and cozy, this episode will change the way you camp.Use code: "HTW" for 10% off your purchase at canvascutter.comI recommend the Dominator bundle. This is what I personally use. You can find it here:Dominator BundleIf you want a slightly more compact design go with the Fortress bundle. You can find it here:Fortress BundleFor a complete list of my gear I use and recommend you can check out my gear page:My gear pageContact:Email: skyler@huntthewest.usInstagram: @huntthewest.us

Canvas Cutter Deep Dive | The Ultimate Bedroll

#052 - I&apos;m doing a Q&A from Instagram today! If you&apos;re not following on Instagram, please go give me a follow so you don&apos;t miss out on these types of episodes:@huntthewest.usOr follow my personal account @skyler.harrisonFull show notes can be found hereStuff talked about in this episode: Links to ALL the gear I use: huntthewest.us/gearHB 295 - Banning trail cameras and baiting big game in UtahBlack Diamond Spot - headlamp I useGarmin inReach miniRATS tourniquet - the tourniquet that I carry in my medical pouchQuick-clot - for stopping bleedingMedical Kit - This is a medical kit I keep in every vehicle. It&apos;s a great all-inclusive pack if you don&apos;t want to put everything together yourself. I add a few extra things to this but if you want an easy stop bleeding kit, this is a good place to start.Vanquest pouch - the pouch I carry all my medical stuff in as well as extra batteries, lighters, nitrile gloves, power bank and pain killers in.Dark Energy Poseidon - Power bank that I carry in my Vanquest pouchWay of the Warrior Kid: Marc&apos;s Mission - Book I have been reading with my son that has changed his attitude and behavior for the better. I highly recommend this book for kids.Note: some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase using those links, I earn a small commission at no extra charge to you. Thanks for supporting the show!CONTACT:Email: skyler@huntthewest.usInstagram: @huntthewest.usPersonal IG: @skyler.harrison

Banning Trail Cameras, Baiting, Survival Gear, and Temper Tantrums | Q&A Episode

Hunt the West is a podcast with the weekend warrior in mind. Get hunting tips for mule deer, elk, predators and everything else the West has to offer. I'm your host, Skyler Harrison: just a regular guy with a day job, a family, and a limited budget. If you're like me, you don’t have thousands of dollars and unlimited vacation time to spend in the woods so you need to make it count. There’s so much more to hunting than antlers and points and we talk about it all. Learn the nuances of wildlife conservation and public lands so you can have an educated conversation with non-hunters and hunters alike. The number one goal is to get out and hunt! By getting informed about everything in the hunting world, you’ll be better equipped to take on challenges in the field. Get subscribed and be prepared to get serious about hunting the West.

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