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Hunt the West

Hunt the West

Skyler Harrison

Hunt the West is a podcast with the weekend warrior in mind. I'm your host, Skyler Harrison: just a regular guy with a day job, a family, and a limited budget. If you're like me, you don’t have thousands of dollars and unlimited vacation time to spend in the woods so you need to make it count. There’s so much more to hunting than antlers and points and we talk about it all. Learn the nuances of wildlife conservation and public lands so you can have an educated conversation with non-hunters and hunters alike. The number one goal is to get out and hunt! By getting informed about everything in the hunting world, you’ll be better equipped to take on challenges in the field. Get subscribed and get out there and Hunt the West.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Hunt the West episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Hunt the West for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Hunt the West episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Hunt the West - onX maps or goHUNT maps? Which is better?
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01/16/24 • 15 min

#089 - I've used both of these apps extensively and I think I know which one I'll be using for the future. If you're considering one of these this scouting season, listen in and see the pros and cons.

CONTACT:
I answer every email and every DM
Instagram: @huntthewest.us
Email: [email protected]
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Hunt the West - Mule Deer Scouting For Weekend Warriors
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08/16/22 • 26 min

#073 - This year is going to be tough for me with very little time to hunt and scout. Here are some tips for making the most of your scouting season as a weekend warrior.
LINKS:
Canvas Cutter - Use code "HTW" for 10% off
Gray Pouch Video

Leukotape
CONTACT:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @huntthewest.us

CONTACT:
I answer every email and every DM
Instagram: @huntthewest.us
Email: [email protected]
SUPPORT THE SHOW:
Buy some merch here
huntthewest.us

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#074 - What does it take to have a successful archery hunt? Lots of things, but in this episode I share the story of my first archery kill and 8 lessons I've learned over the last few years that helped me be successful on this hunt.
LINKS:
VIDEO: Ross made a video of this amazing day and put it on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfP9mj1RKM4
Episode 6 - My First Bowhunt - Lessons Learned
Episode 37 and Episode 39 - Elk hunting lessons
Episode 63 and Episode 64 - Lessons from Iron Side
Mtn Physio - Best Physical Therapist for bowhunters
Canvas Cutter - Use code "HTW" for 10% off
Broadheads - Slick Trick Magnum 125 gr
Episode 41 - Uncle Darrin and lessons about patience
Velvalok - Velvet Antler preservative
CONTACT:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @huntthewest.us

CONTACT:
I answer every email and every DM
Instagram: @huntthewest.us
Email: [email protected]
SUPPORT THE SHOW:
Buy some merch here
huntthewest.us

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#083 - This is part one of a two-part series on becoming a bowhunter. We cover the basics of archery gear and things you might want to think about when buying your first bow and the pros and cons of each thing you attach to it.
Check out the LIMITED TIME camo logo tee here:
Camo Logo Tee
My personal gear spreadsheet can be found at:
https://huntthewest.us
Bow: Prime Defy
Sight: Black Gold 3-pin slider (Wilde Arrow Special Edition)
Rest: QAD HDX
Quiver: Tight Spot 7-arrow
Arrows: Victory RIP TKO
Release: Truglo Detonator

CONTACT:
I answer every email and every DM
Instagram: @huntthewest.us
Email: [email protected]
SUPPORT THE SHOW:
Buy some merch here
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Hunt the West - Three FREE Ways To Improve Your Hunting Season
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05/02/23 • 20 min

#082 - You don't need new gear to have a great hunting season. Here are three FREE ways to improve your hunting season.

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I answer every email and every DM
Instagram: @huntthewest.us
Email: [email protected]
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Hunt the West - It was worse than I thought - Podcast Update
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04/21/23 • 4 min

#081 - I'm alive, I promise...but the website isn't. This is just a quick update episode to let you know my website and email is currently down. If you've tried to contact me in the last six months, I probably didn't answer because I didn't receive it.
If you want to contact me, use Instagram @huntthewest.us
More podcast episodes to come soon!

CONTACT:
I answer every email and every DM
Instagram: @huntthewest.us
Email: [email protected]
SUPPORT THE SHOW:
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Hunt the West - Backpack Hunting vs Basecamp Hunting
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01/09/24 • 18 min

#088 - Should you backpack hunt or hunt from a basecamp? There are a lot of things to consider, and you may want to think about a few things before you make a decision. You can also have the best of both worlds with a combination of ideas.
Pick up some merch at huntthewest.us
New Richardson Hat
Camo Logo Shirt

CONTACT:
I answer every email and every DM
Instagram: @huntthewest.us
Email: [email protected]
SUPPORT THE SHOW:
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Hunt the West - Solo Archery Elk Calling SUCCESS
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01/02/24 • 56 min

#087 - Calling in an elk by yourself can be tricky, but it's possible! This wasn't completely a solo elk hunt, but it kind of was. I was able to call in a bull and succeed at harvesting it solo. There are a lot of lessons that were put to good use with this hunt so definitely listen in.
Huge shout out to the Elk Nut App and Paul Medel!
Support the show by buying some merch:
Hunt the West Store

CONTACT:
I answer every email and every DM
Instagram: @huntthewest.us
Email: [email protected]
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#086 - You'll see why Ross's buck was named "Tracker" after this episode. Ross tells the story of how he came to shoot a buck at last light on the last day of season with a less-than-ideal shot. There are a ton of valuable lessons from this episode.
Support the show and pick up some merch:
New Richardson Hat (Black/Gray Bent Brim)

See the Emagine Outdoors video on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/dmn7FXFqDWg
Follow Ross on Instagram:
@high_country_operator

CONTACT:
I answer every email and every DM
Instagram: @huntthewest.us
Email: [email protected]
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#090 - My brother Bryce came on the show today to talk about a big buck that he was able to take with his rifle. We talk about rifle setups, being confident in your equipment, and what it means to "earn" an animal. It's a great conversation, enjoy!

CONTACT:
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Instagram: @huntthewest.us
Email: [email protected]
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FAQ

How many episodes does Hunt the West have?

Hunt the West currently has 90 episodes available.

What topics does Hunt the West cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Conservation, Hobbies, Hunting, Outdoors, Wildlife, Podcasts, Sports and Wilderness.

What is the most popular episode on Hunt the West?

The episode title 'onX maps or goHUNT maps? Which is better?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Hunt the West?

The average episode length on Hunt the West is 40 minutes.

How often are episodes of Hunt the West released?

Episodes of Hunt the West are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Hunt the West?

The first episode of Hunt the West was released on Oct 3, 2019.

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