160. There is No Easy Button with Mike Duplan
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07/18/23 • 90 min
Mike Duplan is a retired firefighter, writer, author, hunter, and a guy with enough experience to justify we all take a minute to listen.
In this episode, we discuss his background in hunting and writing, some firefighter stuff, and the hard lessons learned over the years. We talk about how there is this tendency for some hunters to be in a constant search for a cheat code or easy button in hunting. Experienced hunters know it doesn't exist, and we understand the value of time spent on the mountain. Listen in to hear Mike's take, I promise this episode won't be a waste of your time! Mike's an absolute animal in the mountains and we can all learn something from him!
Mike on Instagram
Mike's Book link
Show Sponsors!
Phelps Game Calls - The game call company of The Western Huntsman! https://phelpsgamecalls.com/ -Use Promo Code “Huntsman10” for 10% off!
Silencer Central - Get started with a suppressor for your next hunt by going to the website here: https://www.silencercentral.com/ They make it very easy to get licensed, purchased, and set up so you can find out why getting a suppressor from Silencer Centrals is so popular!
Hoffman Boots: Best hunting boots you’ll ever own. Specifically, check out the Hoffman Explorers, hands down the finest mountain boot for Western big game on the planet, I guarantee it! Use promo code “HUNTSMAN10” for 10% off! https://hoffmanboots.com/hoffman-mountain-boots
Spypoint Cameras: as a trail camera junkie, I am fairly picky about my cameras. Whether setting cell-cams around the property or regular cameras in the backcountry, Spypoint has delivered! Excellent photo quality, video, functionality, and my favorite part... Easy to use! Check it out at Spypoint.com!
Savage Arms: Don’t skimp on your next big game rifle. Savage Arms has redefined high-performance rifles built specifically for guys and gals like us! Check out the 110 with Accu-Trigger, I promise you won’t regret it. www.savagearms.com
Juniper Mountain Coffee: If you’re as fanatical about coffee as I am, why buy crap?? I take my coffee very seriously, and I’ve tried most of them! Juniper Mountain Coffee is not only insanely good, but it’s made by a company you would be proud to spend your money with. Check it out here www.junipermountaintradingpost.com/
Eastmans Hunting Journals: What Western Hunter doesn’t know Eastmans Hunting Journals?? I’ve been a fan and subscriber to the magazine since I was a kid, and you should too. Between the magazine, Eastmans TagHub, and the new Mule Deer eCourse, Eastmans has something for everyone and the tools every Western Hunter should have! Check it out at https://www.eastmans.com/
Hit me up at [email protected]
Mike Duplan is a retired firefighter, writer, author, hunter, and a guy with enough experience to justify we all take a minute to listen.
In this episode, we discuss his background in hunting and writing, some firefighter stuff, and the hard lessons learned over the years. We talk about how there is this tendency for some hunters to be in a constant search for a cheat code or easy button in hunting. Experienced hunters know it doesn't exist, and we understand the value of time spent on the mountain. Listen in to hear Mike's take, I promise this episode won't be a waste of your time! Mike's an absolute animal in the mountains and we can all learn something from him!
Mike on Instagram
Mike's Book link
Show Sponsors!
Phelps Game Calls - The game call company of The Western Huntsman! https://phelpsgamecalls.com/ -Use Promo Code “Huntsman10” for 10% off!
Silencer Central - Get started with a suppressor for your next hunt by going to the website here: https://www.silencercentral.com/ They make it very easy to get licensed, purchased, and set up so you can find out why getting a suppressor from Silencer Centrals is so popular!
Hoffman Boots: Best hunting boots you’ll ever own. Specifically, check out the Hoffman Explorers, hands down the finest mountain boot for Western big game on the planet, I guarantee it! Use promo code “HUNTSMAN10” for 10% off! https://hoffmanboots.com/hoffman-mountain-boots
Spypoint Cameras: as a trail camera junkie, I am fairly picky about my cameras. Whether setting cell-cams around the property or regular cameras in the backcountry, Spypoint has delivered! Excellent photo quality, video, functionality, and my favorite part... Easy to use! Check it out at Spypoint.com!
Savage Arms: Don’t skimp on your next big game rifle. Savage Arms has redefined high-performance rifles built specifically for guys and gals like us! Check out the 110 with Accu-Trigger, I promise you won’t regret it. www.savagearms.com
Juniper Mountain Coffee: If you’re as fanatical about coffee as I am, why buy crap?? I take my coffee very seriously, and I’ve tried most of them! Juniper Mountain Coffee is not only insanely good, but it’s made by a company you would be proud to spend your money with. Check it out here www.junipermountaintradingpost.com/
Eastmans Hunting Journals: What Western Hunter doesn’t know Eastmans Hunting Journals?? I’ve been a fan and subscriber to the magazine since I was a kid, and you should too. Between the magazine, Eastmans TagHub, and the new Mule Deer eCourse, Eastmans has something for everyone and the tools every Western Hunter should have! Check it out at https://www.eastmans.com/
Hit me up at [email protected]
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159. Honing the Art of Bowhunting with Justin Huntsman
As far as we know, we're not related. But Justin Huntsman may as well be my long lost brother who actually knows what he's doing behind a bow. Justin is one helluva a big game hunter. From mule deer to elk, and all over the great state of Idaho, Justin has notched many a tag. His wife and him also breed world-class golden retrievers, which my wife and I bought a pup from two years ago. He's a total stud!
In this episode, Justin and I bounce all over from learning to bowhunt to honing the art of archery. We also discuss some lame stuff we see from hunters on social media. Justin offers up some unique insight never heard elsewhere, cause this is his first podcast! It's a great conversation with a great guy, you're going to really like him!
Justin on Instagram
Show Sponsors!
Phelps Game Calls - The game call company of The Western Huntsman! https://phelpsgamecalls.com/ -Use Promo Code “Huntsman10” for 10% off!
Silencer Central - Get started with a suppressor for your next hunt by going to the website here: https://www.silencercentral.com/ They make it very easy to get licensed, purchased, and set up so you can find out why getting a suppressor from Silencer Centrals is so popular!
Hoffman Boots: Best hunting boots you’ll ever own. Specifically, check out the Hoffman Explorers, hands down the finest mountain boot for Western big game on the planet, I guarantee it! Use promo code “HUNTSMAN10” for 10% off! https://hoffmanboots.com/hoffman-mountain-boots
Spypoint Cameras: as a trail camera junkie, I am fairly picky about my cameras. Whether setting cell-cams around the property or regular cameras in the backcountry, Spypoint has delivered! Excellent photo quality, video, functionality, and my favorite part... Easy to use! Check it out at Spypoint.com!
Savage Arms: Don’t skimp on your next big game rifle. Savage Arms has redefined high-performance rifles built specifically for guys and gals like us! Check out the 110 with Accu-Trigger, I promise you won’t regret it. www.savagearms.com
Juniper Mountain Coffee: If you’re as fanatical about coffee as I am, why buy crap?? I take my coffee very seriously, and I’ve tried most of them! Juniper Mountain Coffee is not only insanely good, but it’s made by a company you would be proud to spend your money with. Check it out here www.junipermountaintradingpost.com/
Eastmans Hunting Journals: What Western Hunter doesn’t know Eastmans Hunting Journals?? I’ve been a fan and subscriber to the magazine since I was a kid, and you should too. Between the magazine, Eastmans TagHub, and the new Mule Deer eCourse, Eastmans has something for everyone and the tools every Western Hunter should have! Check it out at https://www.eastmans.com/
Hit me up at [email protected]
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School of September with Sam Davis
Return guest Sam Davis returns to the show for a School of September as promised!
In most School of September episodes, we explore mostly elk vocalizations, bugling, cow calls, setups, etc... This month, I thought it would be a good idea to offer up a different take for our spot & stalk elk hunters, and Sam delivers! We talk about locating elk in different country, getting close, using terrain and wind to your advantage, and how Sam goes about consistently notching tags using his spot & stalk method! You're going to love this episode, please share it with someone you think would benefit from it.
Sam's Archery Bison Hunt Video
Sam Davis on Instagram
Phelps Game Calls is the School of September Sponsor and the go-to game call company at he Western Huntsman. Bugle tubes, reeds, deer calls, turkey calls, predator calls, get it all at Phelpsgamescalls.com and use promo code huntsman10 at checkout for 10% off! (Check out the Unleashed V2!)
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