
161. Dan Pickar on Muley's and Grizzly Issues
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08/01/23 • 77 min
Return Guest, Dan Pickar, is a writer, editor, and video producer at Eastmans Hunting Journals. He's also a fanatical bowhunter and one of the main content creators for Eastman's Mule Deer eCourse.
This week, Dan and I chat up some early season mule deer hunting strategy. We talk about his journey into the hunting industry. Then, in typical Western Huntsman fashion, the passions boil over the current grizzly issues we face in the Northern Rockies. Making a case for delisting the mighty griz, we go back and forth on possible solutions if hunters can set some of their differences aside and fight as hard as the animal activists do.
Dan Pickar on Instagram
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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]
Return Guest, Dan Pickar, is a writer, editor, and video producer at Eastmans Hunting Journals. He's also a fanatical bowhunter and one of the main content creators for Eastman's Mule Deer eCourse.
This week, Dan and I chat up some early season mule deer hunting strategy. We talk about his journey into the hunting industry. Then, in typical Western Huntsman fashion, the passions boil over the current grizzly issues we face in the Northern Rockies. Making a case for delisting the mighty griz, we go back and forth on possible solutions if hunters can set some of their differences aside and fight as hard as the animal activists do.
Dan Pickar 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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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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