Dylan is joined by Matt Miller from Schnee's  to discuss the first steps in preparing for an elk hunt.  They discuss everything from preparing yourself mentally and physically, preparing and practicing with all of your gear, and preparing a plan for the hunt.

Episode 7: Elk Hunting 101 - Hunt Prep

Dylan is joined by his friends Dylan Dowson from OnX and Thomas Krick from Identical Draw.  A successful hunt begins with scouting; a fact that Dylan and Thomas know all too well!  The guys kick off the elk hunting series with a discussion on scouting: the process and workflow of scouting, what to look for, and a few things to avoid.  Check it out!

Episode 6: Elk 101 - Scouting

Dylan is joined by his friend Lance Cook to talk through an amazing bear hunt.  Lance harvested an absolute brute on Vancouver Island, and talks about his close encounters with a wounded bear: a little too close for comfort.

Episode 5: Close Encounters

In this episode, Dylan is joined with Nick from American Hunt, who shares the exciting news of their platform to connect hunters and land owners and provide more access to land; land for hunting, fishing, camping, and more.  They discuss the pros and cons of hunting both private and public land, and share a couple of fun stories along the way.

Episode 4: More Access - More Land

Dylan is with Cole Cannon, producer of Buckventures.  Cole would not be where he is today if not for hunting.  Having been in the woods practically his entire life, Cole shares with Dylan how he got his start hunting, and how hunting has literally changed his life.

Episode 3: My Start

Episode 2: Fun Hunts with a...Pro Fisherman? by Bear Archery

Episode 2: Fun Hunts with a...Pro Fisherman?

Dylan is joined by Ryan Shutts of Bear Archery to talk through some of the details about the changes taking place on The Hunting 101 Podcast.  They talk about the name change, why Bear Archery was the perfect fit for Hunting 101, what the listener can expect to hear this upcoming year, and what they hope you get out of the show.

Episode 1: A New Chapter

Dylan sits down with Lance Parsons from Racks and Rivers Taxidermy to discuss taxidermy for hogs.  They go over options for showing off your latest kill, tips to keep in mind for preparing your hog for the taxidermist, and even techniques you can try yourself!

74. HOG HUNTING SERIES (11/11): Taxidermy

In this episode, Dylan sits down with Brooks Hanson from camp chef to give you all the tips and tricks for preparing and cooking a delicious feral hog and doing it safely.

73. HOG HUNTING SERIES (10/11): Cooking Feral Hogs

Dylan sits down with his friend Jack Borcherding to relive some old hunting stories and reflect on what they've learned and what they wish they had known then.  Learn from their mistakes so you don't have to make the same ones.

72. HOG HUNTING SERIES (9/11): Trial By Fire - Lesson Learned

In today's episode, Dylan sits down with Bobby from Elusive Wildlife to discuss the ins and outs of night hunting.  The most important thing to know: it's a blast!

71. HOG HUNTING SERIES (8/11): Night Hunting

In the final episode on tactics, Dylan and Jarrod talk about the most effective way to take care of the hog problem on your property: trapping!  Jarrod goes over some basics to trapping and gives you advice on how to do it effectively.

70.  HOG HUNTING SERIES (7/11): Tactics - Trappin

For our second episode on tactics, Dylan and Jarrod talk about how to hunt feral hogs with dogs!  It's an effective, and fun way to chase pigs; what an adrenaline rush!  Listen to this episode to start learning the ins and outs of "hog doggin!"

69.  HOG HUNTING SERIES (6/11): Tactics - Hog Doggin'

In this episode, as well as the next two, Dylan will be talking with his friend Jarrod McLaughlin from Shattered Outdoors.  Jarrod is a long-time hog hunter and hog hunting guide.  In these three episodes they are going over the 3 main styles of hunting used when chasing feral hogs.  In this episode they discuss traditional styles of hunting, the equipment needed, and the way to go about it!

68. HOG HUNTING SERIES (5/11): Tactics - Traditional

In this episode, Dylan is joined by his good friends from Bushnell to discuss optics used for hog hunting.  Hog hunting situations can change drastically so your optics need to be able to change right along with them!

67. HOG HUNTING SERIES (4/11): Optics Breakdown

Dylan is with his friend JJ Reich from Federal Premium Ammunition, and they go over what kind of ammo is needed to kill feral hogs.  After choosing a rifle, it can be tough working through all the ammo options and what will be best to take on a hog hunt.  JJ sheds some light on that!

66. HOG HUNTING SERIES (3/11): Ammo Matters

Dylan is joined by Josh Berry of Paramount Outdoors.  Dylan and Josh talk about how to be prepared for a hog hunt.  Hog hunting can throw all types of elements your way, so Dylan and Josh go over some ways they stay prepared with their clothes and boots!

65. HOG HUNTING SERIES (2/11): Dressed to Kill

Dylan is with his good friend Gabe Ledbetter, owner and guide at Hill Creek Outfitters.  Dylan and Gabe talk about the ever growing feral hog problem in America.  They go over some data on the number of pigs and discuss how hunting hogs might be far more than just fun...

64. HOG HUNTING SERIES (1/11): The Hog Problem

Dylan is joined by Dave Parker, the general manager of Bear Archery. Bear Archery has always designed and engineered equipment for not only the serious, advanced bow hunter, but for the beginner. The 2020 lineup is no different. This year Bear is delivering tools that make things easier on the beginner, help to get kids involved in archery, and that grow with kids for years as they advance through the sport of archery.

63. 2020 Bear Archery Lineup: Tools for the Begineer

Dylan is with one of his good friends Roger Patterson, owner of Elk River Outfitters. Despite it being one of the top deer hunting states in America, Kansas has a relatively young deer hunting state. Roger was around for the very first deer season in Kansas, and has seen just how much deer hunting has changed across the state in the recent years.

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