Ep. 141 "Texas Sandhill Crane Part 1" | Todd Sellon, Tyler Wolf, Delaney Pfeiffer & Sam Thrash

The Western Lifestyle; landowner, elk and deer hunting, owning and raising pack mules,  and if that's not enough you can include CarbonTV producer and the host of 3 shows!  She even moved to Wyoming for the opportunity to do it all!  Kristy Titus is our guest this week; host of the show "Pursue The Wild", the "Wild and Uncut" Podcast and her latest production, "Our Wyld Life".  Kristy joins us to share her journey into hunting and the outdoor industry.  She talks about the evolution of her show and production experience, what it's like have your own show and starting a podcast, along with her opportunities to get out in the outdoors.  Kristy covers her experience with pack mules and horses, how she prepares both gear and animals for those pack trips, and much more!  This is a great conversation with an outdoor producer who is passionate about sharing her hunting obsession with the rest of the world!

Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:

Ridge Rock Hunt Company (https://ridgerockhuntcompany.com/)

Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)

The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/)

The best hunting and outdoor shows are not based simply off of quality; but also a host and subject matter relatable to the listener or viewer.  Working Class Bowhunter Podcast has been around for a long time, and since the beginning has provided blue-collar listeners with "hunting camp talk" and every day bow hunting conversations that help get folks through tough times or long days.  Curt Geier, host of the Working Class Bowhunter Podcast is our guest this week, and shares with us the origins behind their show and where it all began.  He and Sam talk Midwest whitetails, bow hunting, successes and failures, and much more as we dive into the Working Class journey into the outdoor industry, and the story behind what is now one of the most popular hunting podcasts in the world! 

Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:

Ridge Rock Hunt Company (https://ridgerockhuntcompany.com/)

Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)

The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/)

Every year we have been seeing changes in various States' tags and draw applications, and Colorado is no exception.  This week we are joined by our Western Regional Coordinator and Colorado resident Tim Berges.  Tim is very well versed in Colorado's draw applications and tag/point systems, and comes on the show to give us some insight into what 2024 looks like.  Tim describes this year's changes as not being as drastic as he anticipated, but whether it be because of conservational changes or extreme weather events impacting wildlife populations, some adjustments have been made and more may be coming.  Tim also speaks not just as a tag and draw application expert, but as a Colorado resident to the recent wolf re-introduction in Colorado, and the Mountain Lion vote coming to the ballot in 2024.  If you have any interest in hunting Colorado this year, or in future hunting seasons, this is one to listen to.

You can find Tim's written Hunt Guide at: https://www.fallobsession.com/articles/how-to-get-a-colorado-big-game-tag-2024-edition

Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:

Ridge Rock Hunt Company (https://ridgerockhuntcompany.com/)

Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)

The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/)

Growing big whitetails with strategic habitat and land management tactics has been a passion for Mike Tepe for over 23 years.  It takes hard work, patience, persistence and the ability to hunt smartly and efficiently when the time is right.  Mike is no stranger to our Podcast and returns this week to talk more than just deer hunting.  Mike's journey through habitat management has evolved in and of itself; going from just grinding away on his own properties, to sharing his passion through the "Midwest Mindset" series on CarbonTV, and now launching his own consulting business and putting his knowledge to work for other hunters!  Mike and Sam talk various management strategies, what to do with small properties or leases, what it takes to grow big deer on your own, what to do if your neighbors are not on board, and much more!  Listen in for a great discussion on deer management, and be sure you are following Mike and his journey!

For more info on Midwest Mindset Land Consulting, visit https://www.midwestmindsetlandconsulting.com/

Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:

Ridge Rock Hunt Company (https://ridgerockhuntcompany.com/)

Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)

The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/)

A backcountry bear/mountain lion hunt turned into a life-or-death situation in the blink of an eye.  The anticipation was high for Braden Funderburg as he and his dad set out into the Arizona wilderness; and it didn't take long for Braden to get on a big bear during the first hunt.  Hunting behind dogs, they were led to a cave where the big bear had decided to make his stand.  After putting 2 rounds in the bear from an already short distance, the 3rd round was fired at point blank range as the bear charged out of the cave an off the mountain, grabbing Braden's leg on the way down!  Braden joins us on the show to share his insane story publicly for the very first time.  Hit play and get ready to be on the edge of your seat!

Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:

Ridge Rock Hunt Company (https://ridgerockhuntcompany.com/)

Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)

The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/)

Charles Beaty evaded capture for over 20 years, killing more world-class bucks in South Texas than most people will ever see in their lifetime. Now he joins us on our show as we hear about it all from the legend himself.  Charles tells us what it was like living as an "outlaw" in the 1970's, 80's and 90's, including some stories he has NEVER SHARED until now!  And these are not stories of "road hunting" in South Texas; Charles would spend days, sometimes weeks at a time packing back into these properties in search of big whitetails.  Finally, Charles shares his outlook on his life, with words of advise for anyone who may be trying to follow in the "Prince of Poacher's" footsteps today.  

Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:

Ridge Rock Hunt Company (https://ridgerockhuntcompany.com/)

Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)

The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/)

This week we are joined by Robson Pritchett; one of the founders of Hoot Camo!  Hoot is a brand built by blue-collar outdoorsmen, with a mission to put affordable high quality gear in the hands of your everyday hunters!  Robson shares with us the origin story behind the brand, and how they have worked to perfect a product and a pattern unlike any before.  Inspired by one of the most camouflaged predators on the planet; the owl has given Hoot Camo all the tools they need to design patterns that blend in with nearly any environment!  Robson talks in detail how the patterns break down into whatever environment they are in, along with many more details about the gear and the brand.  We hope you enjoy this conversation about building a quality brand in this industry, along with hunting, family and the outdoors! 

Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:

Ridge Rock Hunt Company (https://ridgerockhuntcompany.com/)

Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)

The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/)

Every year is a learning opportunity, and season number 2 as an adult onset whitetail hunter was no exception for our friend Mike Behrens.  Mike returns to the show to dive deep into his 2023 deer season with our show host, Sam.  They talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of it all.  Mike shares how his high exceptions were quickly put in check with a difficult mid-October kill, followed by weeks of struggles.  It's not all bad, as Mike got to close out his year on a stud of a Texas whitetail, and also experienced his first true case of "buck fever".  This is a great discussion between two passionate blue-collar hunters, covering a variety of topics including the journey we all experience growing as hunters and archers.  

Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:

Ridge Rock Hunt Company (https://ridgerockhuntcompany.com/)

Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)

The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/)

The 2023 hunting seasons held a lot of firsts for members of our team, and for our show host Sam Thrash.  This episode brings us back to Texas deer camp where Sam sits down with his dad, Mark to bring their season to a close.  They discuss the frustrations experienced this year on Texas Dirt, lessons learned from it, and how they look to improve upon such in year 4.  We always have to end it with a bang, as the title of the episode eludes.  Mark shares a story that you absolutely cannot make up, having had his truck STOLEN right from the property while he was hunting!  And if that isn't crazy enough on its own, Mark's 200+ pound boar was in the bed of the truck.  

Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:

Ridge Rock Hunt Company (https://ridgerockhuntcompany.com/)

Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)

The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/)

The Flatland Crew is back together for the 3rd and final installment in our Flatland Deer Country saga!  In episodes 166 and 167 this same crew brought us two outstanding podcasts straight from Colorado deer camp, covering days 1 - 6 of an intense spot-and-stalk mule deer and whitetail hunt in the flat farmland of eastern Colorado.  But at the time, a 7th and final day had yet to take place, and that was a story still to be told.  Listen in as the guys cover the events of that 7th day, leading up to Tim taking arguably his best muley to date!  This is an incredible group of guys, and we all enjoy reminiscing one last time over one of the most unbelievable trips of 2023!

You can now stream our feature film "Flatland Deer Country" on demand from our YouTube Channel!  Click the following link to watch now: https://youtu.be/G9cJnB5UCkE?si=lThh6lUUzOZeOBKN

Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:

Ridge Rock Hunt Company (https://ridgerockhuntcompany.com/)

Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)

The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/)