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    Hunt the West

    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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    Backpack Hunting vs Basecamp Hunting

    Backpack Hunting vs Basecamp Hunting

    #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.

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    Hunt the West
    en-usJanuary 09, 2024

    Solo Archery Elk Calling SUCCESS

    Solo Archery Elk Calling SUCCESS

    #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!

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    en-usJanuary 02, 2024

    Recovering a Buck From a Blood Trail w/ Ross Melville

    Recovering a Buck From a Blood Trail w/ Ross Melville

    #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.

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    @high_country_operator


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    en-usJuly 04, 2023

    Conquering The Crowds: Tips for Public Land Hunting Success

    Conquering The Crowds: Tips for Public Land Hunting Success

    #085 - Hunters face unique challenges and obstacles when hunting in crowded public land areas. Game tends to be scarce in public land, it gets moved around a lot. Not just by hunters during season, but by hikers, bikers, off-roaders, birders, backpackers, and other public land users. Keep in mind that most of the people will not be paying attention to noise, or scent, or whether they are skylined and can be seen easily by wildlife. It can be really frustrating when you're watching a group of deer, waiting for the right opportunity only for them to be spooked by a non-hunter.

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    Only available until June 30, 2023

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    en-usJune 13, 2023

    Archery Practice, Skills, and Drills for Bowhunters

    Archery Practice, Skills, and Drills for Bowhunters

    #084 - This is part 2 of the archery series to help take you from target shooting to hunting success. Not all scenarios are going to be ideal, so as bowhunters we need to be prepared. We need to practice intentionally making shooting scenarios that are difficult so we are ready for real-life hunting scenarios.

    We will also discuss target panic and how to overcome it.

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    en-usJune 06, 2023

    Basics of Bowhunting: Archery Gear and Considerations

    Basics of Bowhunting: Archery Gear and Considerations

    #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.

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    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

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    en-usMay 30, 2023

    It was worse than I thought - Podcast Update

    It was worse than I thought - Podcast Update

    #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!

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    en-usApril 21, 2023

    Utah Shed Hunting Ban

    Utah Shed Hunting Ban

    #080 - Will the shed hunting ban do anything? It's impossible to say for sure, but I give you my thoughts on the subject as well as an update on new gear from the Hunt Expo and some upgrades that I've made.

    Marsupial Gear Bino Harness

    Exo Mtn Gear K4

    Peax Duo Headlamp

    Black Ovis Alpine Pro Tripod

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    Email: skyler@huntthewest.us
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    Personal: @skyler.harrison

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    en-usFebruary 14, 2023

    First Generation Bowhunter - Lessons and Hunting Stories w/ Adam Buchanan

    First Generation Bowhunter - Lessons and Hunting Stories w/ Adam Buchanan

    #079 - Adam Buchanan is a first-generation bowhunter and runs a podcast called "First Generation Bowhunter". He shares his story of how he came to be a hunter, and how it went getting into archery and then bowhunting. He has some great experiences and stories, and lots of lessons learned. I hope you enjoy it!

    First Generation Bowhunter podcast

    Adam Buchanan's instagram: @adam_buchanan

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    en-usSeptember 27, 2022

    Solo Archery Elk Hunting

    Solo Archery Elk Hunting

    #078 - I went on an awesome solo elk hunting trip and I'm excited to share it with you all. It's only my second season archery elk hunting and I think it went pretty well.

    LINKS:

    Phelps Bugle Tube
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    Exo Mtn Gear 4800
    Jet Boil
    Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo
    Nemo Tensor Insulated
    Outdoor Vitals Stretch Pillow
    Uncompahgre Puffy Jacket
    Becoming A Backpack Hunter by Josh Kirchner
    Episode 24 with Josh Kirchner
    Seam Sealer
    Garmin inReach mini
    Canvas Cutter (Code "HTW" for 10% off)
    Gear Page - huntthewest.us/gear



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    en-usSeptember 20, 2022

    Weekend Warrior Archery Elk Hunting

    Weekend Warrior Archery Elk Hunting

    #077 - I made a weekend warrior trip for archery elk this September and had an awesome time. It was my first time archery elk hunting with a partner, I was lucky enough to have Logan Kendall come with me which was a lot of fun and I learned some stuff from him. I learned a lot about my gear too and I have a better plan for next weekend. 


    LINKS:

    First Generation Bowhunter - Episode 34

    Shed Hunting w/ Logan - Episode 54

    Canvas Cutter - Code "HTW" for 10%

    Han Wag Makra Combi

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    en-usSeptember 13, 2022

    Wyoming Archery Antelope w/ Ben Jacobs

    Wyoming Archery Antelope w/ Ben Jacobs

    #076 - Belly crawling over the prairie for Antelope with a bow is a tough way to get a tag filled, but that's exactly what Ben Jacobs did for his first archery kill. What an amazing story, you're going to love this one!

    Ben's Instagram: @wyoking90 

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    en-usSeptember 06, 2022

    First Archery Mule Deer w/ Colby Jorgensen

    First Archery Mule Deer w/ Colby Jorgensen

    #075 - Colby Jorgensen killed a tank for his first archery mule deer. It wasn't easy, and there were lots of lessons learned along the way. But as a relatively new bowhunter, he's learned a lot of things that he shares with us in this episode and I learned a lot from our conversation too.

    Click here to see a picture of Colby's buck

    Share your bowhunting stories with me via email or DM!

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    en-usAugust 30, 2022

    Archery Mule Deer SUCCESS: Lessons For New Bowhunters

    Archery Mule Deer SUCCESS: Lessons For New Bowhunters

    #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

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    en-usAugust 24, 2022

    Mule Deer Scouting For Weekend Warriors

    Mule Deer Scouting For Weekend Warriors

    #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

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    en-usAugust 16, 2022

    We Must Persevere w/ Eric Carman-Murray

    We Must Persevere w/ Eric Carman-Murray

    #072 - Eric lost almost 100 pounds, and almost lost his family along the way. This is an amazingly inspirational story about overcoming difficulties and perseverance. They might have to make a movie about Eric's life because I felt like I was in one while interviewing him for this. You're going to love this episode!

    LINKS:

    MTN OPS weight loss package

    MTN OPS AMMO - Meal Replacement

    MTN OPS IGNITE - Energy and focus drink

    MTN OPS ENDURO - Non-caffeinated energy

    Eric's Instagram: @praise_change

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    en-usAugust 09, 2022

    We're BACK! ...and so is HUNTING SEASON!

    We're BACK! ...and so is HUNTING SEASON!

    #071 - It's been a minute since I uploaded an episode. But hunting season is around the corner and it's time to get in shape, get the bow tuned, and get ready for season. LETS GO!


    LINKS:

    Episode 63 - Story of Iron Side (part 1)

    Episode 64 - Story of Iron Side (part 2)

    Episode 62 - Ross's buck

    Episode 36 - Mtn Physio

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    en-usJuly 19, 2022
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