Backcountry Rookies

Colorado Mule Deer Hunt Day By Day - Chad and Connor

The Thanksgiving Day buck!  This is the Colorado mule deer day by day recap.  Connor Miles and I sit down in the Kodiak Canvas each night and do a daily rundown of the events each day.  This was a fun show to record.  Having the day’s events fresh in our minds at the end of the day made it easy to recall all of the good and bad from each day.  Enjoy this one

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Changes To Arizona Archery Deer OTC Tags

Arizona recently made changes to the way you can purchase over the counter nonpermit-tags.  This change will impact non-resident hunters and I recorded this podcast to share the changes and how it will affect out of state hunters. 

AZGFD Website change posted November 4, 2022

https://www.azgfd.com/archery-deer-hunters-azgfd-details-changes-for-purchasing-over-the-counter-nonpermit-tags/ 

AZGFD website to purchase nonpermit tags

https://otcarcherydeer.azgfd.gov

AZGFD archery deer harvest report

https://www.azgfd.com/hunting/draw/archerydeerhunting/

Idaho OTC - Everything You Need To Know - Brady Miller

This week I talk with Brady Miller about the Idaho over the counter (OTC) tag system.  Brady is well versed in the process, and he answers my questions as well as some questions from Instagramers.  He breaks it down and makes it easy to understand.  I think we hit most of the questions out there.   Enjoy the show!

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Blakes Big Coues Deer and Some Other Stuff – Blake, CJ, Jeromy and Chad

This week’s show was recorded at our New Mexico deer camp.  We were fortunate to have Blake Shaver in camp with us and he shares the story of is big Arizona Coues deer.  Jeromy, CJ and I are there for support and to share some stories of our own.  This was truly a good old hunt camp story session.  You will Enjoy this one.

@blake_shaver

@cjhunts_alot

@jwscoggin

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Nothing But Daylight - An Alaska Caribou Story with Trail Kreitzer and Chris Neville

This week I get to talk with Trail Kreitzer and Chris Neville about their Alaska Caribou hunt.  They guys share the story of struggle and success during the hunt and talk about the film created by GOHUNT, “Nothing But Daylight”.  They also dive deep into the logistics of a hunt like this and explain some of the ways to make an Alaska trip easier. 

Watch the film here

NOTHING BUT DAYLIGHT

https://youtu.be/kfsIz-zbxEk

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The Outdoors Are Calling – Hank Shaw

The latest podcast is loaded with information from start to finish.  Chad has Hank Shaw on to talk about handling your game after you make the shot. Hank recently released a series on OutdoorClass covering butcher techniques and some fantastic recipes.  Check this one out and get signed up on OutdoorClass for more of Hank.  Enjoy!\

Use the code HANK when you sign up at OutdoorClass and get a copy of Hanks wildly famous cookbook, “Buck, Buck, Moose”

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Rambling About My Muzzleloader Deer Hunt - Chad Ryker

This week Chad talks about prepping for his upcoming mule deer hunt.  He talks about some of the people who will be in camp and how they plan to set up.  Chad gives a short run down on his muzzleloader and new gear he plans to try out. 

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Using GOHUNT Maps For Escouting And Hunting - Jay Scott

This week Jay Scott from Jay Scott Outdoors is on the Backcountry Rookies Podcast.  Chad and Jay talk about how to put the tools on GOHUNT Maps into action for both escouting and in the field, boots on the ground.  These guys hit a lot of high points and explain a lot of techniques.  You don’t want to miss this show!  Enjoy!

Jay Scott Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jayscottoutdoors/

Jay Scott Outdoors Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jay-scott-outdoors-western-big-game-hunting-and/id970694987

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Montana Antelope Hunt – Anthony Wright

One of my favorite topics to talk about is antelope and today I have Anthony Wright on the podcast to talk about his Montana Antelope hunt.  Anthony tells the story as if we are right there next to him on the hunt.  He goes into detail about using a decoy and having his wife help him with this hunt.  Great story from a great guy!  Enjoy

Anthony Wright Instagram - @a_wright406

Anthony Wright GOHUNT Articles

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An Awesome 2021 Season - Jacob Kenyon

This week Chad has Jacob Kenyon on the podcast.  Jacob tells the many stories of his 2021 season.  Jacob started off with great draw results for New Mexico and Colorado and even Texas.  Jacob tells his story from his New Mexico mule deer and barbary sheep tags and goes into detail about his Texas nilgai hunt. 

Jacob Kenyon Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/jacob.r.kenyon/

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The Rookie Years - Corey Jacobsen

This week I have Corey Jacobsen on the show to talk about his “Rookie Years” Corey is a great guest and he shares some stories about calling in bulls for hunters as a young teenager and his love for elk hunting.  We have a fun conversation on this one and you don’t want to miss it.  Enjoy!

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The Rookie Years with Chad Ryker

This week I kick off “The Rookie Years” series with my own story about how I became fascinated with western big game hunting and how the Backcountry Rookies Podcast began.  I also explain the idea of “The Rookie Years” series and what you can expect to hear from the guests who come on to share their stories.  Enjoy

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Jaden And Matt On A Wyoming Bear Hunt

This week Chad Has Jaden Bales and his hunting partner Matt Gubanich on the podcast to relive the tale of a spring bear hunt in Wyoming.  Matt is on a quest to kill his first bear with a bow and when these two guys get close but not quite in archery range things take a twist.  You will enjoy this one. 

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Chad Rambles About Stuff, But It’s All Good Stuff

This week Chad provides a Backcountry Rookies Update show to talk about what’s coming up on the podcast, scouting trips, what’s next for his hunts.  Chad also talks about helping other people on an elk hunt and how that helps to learn and experience more.  Every chance to get out and hunt with new people should be viewed as an opportunity.  He talks about favorite gear used on the elk hunt  and maybe teases about an upcoming Backcountry Rookies video.  Enjoy!!!

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This week I have Joe Giglia for Elk Bros on the show to talk about hitting the elk woods.  Joe and I talk about a lot of great topics on this show from seeing the mountains for the first time to calling in bugling bulls and so many topics in between.  Joe is a wealth of knowledge and super fun to have on the show.  Enjoy!

Today I have on Daniel Porter to talk about the Bowhunting League and how to join.  Daniel breaks down all the ins and out of the League.  He explains how to enter, how prizes are distributed, the different competitions you can enter and my favorite part, he talks about the Backcountry Rookies sponsored elk giveaway.  We provided some GOHUNT Gear Shop gift cards for the biggest bull elk and one for each member of the winning team.  Good luck in the Bowhunting League this year to all who have entered.  If you haven’t entered.  Check the link below!!!

Bowhunting League Website

https://bowhuntingleague.com

Bowhunting League Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1799399487016795

Bulls, Bucks and Big Oryx - Josh Urban - GOHUNT Insider Stories From The Season