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6 Ranch Podcast
Stories from folks with calloused hands. Natural resources and their science, agriculture, blue collar, hunting, fishing, shooting and adventure.
Episodes
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Dad Jokes and Leadership with Paul Pagano and Lyle Witherrite
It's tough to take life too seriously when you're drinking scotch with good friends. In this episode, I'm joined by my buddies Paul Pagano and Lyle Witherrite…
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The David Schmidt Episode
The timber industry has always been a part of western life, especially where I grew up in Wallowa County. As a kid, there were 5 sawmills here, running 24/7…
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Square Mile Ranch, with Jeremiah Stent
Jeremiah Stent and his partner Aimee produce the best pork I've ever had in my life. As the owners of Square Mile Ranch here in Northeast Oregon, they operate…
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Snake River Dam Removal, with John Appleton and Kyle Smith
It's tough being a salmon. Very few fish survive to spawn, as they face seemingly insurmountable obstacles on their journey to the ocean and back. Obstacles…
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The Road to Citizenship through Hunting, with José Correa
When he was just seventeen, José Correa left his home in Mexico, and everything he'd ever known to come to the United States. He walked for ten straight days…
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Podcast Takeover by Greg Jones
This week's episode is a bit different than what you're used to. Instead of me asking all the questions, I'm going to be the one on the spot. My good friend…
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Smokejumping in the 1970s with Ken Poole
I spent my summers during college fighting forest fires on a rappel crew. It was some of the toughest, most physically demanding work I've ever experienced…
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Archery Lethality with Dr. Randy Greenshields
When it comes to archery lethality and shot placement, there are tons of common misconceptions out there. Here to bust some of those myths is the incredibly…
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The Spearfishing Episode, with Steph Schuldt and Kiley Umeda
Spearfishing is my favorite thing that I'm bad at. I'm absolutely fascinated by it, and how similar it is to bow hunting. Today, we've got a double header for…
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Insider Tips on Hunting Applications, with The Draw
It's a new year, which means states are rolling out new hunting regulations. Keeping up to date in your own state is enough of a challenge without also trying…
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When Hunting Goes Wrong, with Casey Richmond
Most hunting stories you hear pick up just when things are going well. Even if there was struggle along the way, it always seems to work out in the end. But as…
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Glass Like a Professional, with Cliff Gray
If you want to be a more effective hunter, you need to up your glassing game. My guest today, Cliff Gray, is just the person to aid in any hunter's goals for…
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The Hunter's Wife, with Britt Marshall
Britt Marshall was a SoCal girl from Orange County. She had nothing against hunting growing up, but it wasn’t something her family ever did. Never in a million…
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How to Plan a Hunting Trip to Texas, with James Nash
I travel to many different states each year to hunt, but one of my favorite places to go is Texas. In fact, I just got back from an awesome Texas hunt where a…
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Drones in Hunting, Ethical or Not?
Nothing, and I mean nothing, is worse than losing an injured animal. I would go so far as to argue that when it comes to finding that animal and ending its…
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How to Get Gored by a Cape Buffalo and Survive, with Mike Fell
As one of the most dangerous animals in Africa, and certainly one of the most difficult to hunt, there's a good reason that cape buffalo are referred to as…
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The Kansas Hunting Episode, with Six Star Outfitters
The 6 Ranch Podcast is coming to you from Kansas this week, as I'm joined by Shane Smith and Cody Tutak of Six Star Outfitters. Shane and Cody have spent their…
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How to Hunt in Grizzly Country with Jaden Bales
The lower 48's grizzly bear population is expanding, something that Jaden Bales of Wyoming is well aware of. As an avid hunter, Jaden knows the risks and is…
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Living in Rural Alaska, with Patrick Lumba
A life in rural Alaska is a totally foreign concept to most people. Unless you’ve experienced it, you have no clue what it takes. Patrick Lumba is one of the…
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Spring Bear Hunting, with James Nash
I've gotten a lot of questions lately from folks who want to hunt spring bear, but don't know where to start. Something that catches new bear hunters off…
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Elk and the Wallowa Lake Lodge
In my home county, at the head of Wallowa Lake, sits a local heirloom, the Wallowa Lake Lodge. Built in 1923 from trees cut and milled on site, the lodge has…
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Bear Attack in Oregon, with Kevin Plew
Kevin Plew has been fascinated with hunting his entire life, working as a hunting guide since the age of 14. Elk is his passion, but he also guides for mule…
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The Cougar Episode, with Derek Broman of ODFW
Cougars are one of the most divisive animals in the state. Hunting cougar with dogs has been illegal in Oregon since 1994, which creates strong opinions on…
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International Natural Resource Management, with Nils Christoffersen
Nils Christoffersen comes from a long line of connection to land and natural resources. His family has operated the same farm in Norway for 22 generations…
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Surviving a Helicopter Crash and Generational Ranching, with Greg Jones
On February 5th, 2021, Greg Jones was tagging wolves from a helicopter when the worst happened. The helicopter crashed, injuring those inside, but…
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Solo DIY Backcountry Gear List, with James Nash
It's that time of year again. The weather is getting cooler, and folks are heading out into the backcountry, sometimes solo, to hunt. With colder weather comes…
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Canyons, with Mona Mathews
My cousin, Mona Mathews, is a canyon kid. She grew up in cow camps and weigh stations, navigating crazy steep country and checking for rattlesnakes on the…
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Elk Hunting Advice from Sleep Deprived Guides
It's been an incredible archery season so far, and we're exhausted. The good kind of exhausted, where you know you've put in the work to successfully guide…
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Trapping 101, with Greg Jones
Trapping is an incredible sport, business opportunity, and conservation tool, but there seems to be fewer and fewer people doing it these days. Generational…
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Taking the "vs" Out of Public vs Private Land, with American Icon Co.
Derek Olthuis hates complaining. When a problem arises, he's the type of person to find a solution. As public lands are sold, and sporting opportunities become…
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Classic Cars and the Navy During Vietnam with Bill Stark
Bill Stark has led a full life. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War on a guided-missile frigate. After that, Bill worked a string of tough jobs in…
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Grandma Janie, Part II
This week on the podcast, I once again sat down with my grandma, Janie Tippet, to catch up and tell stories. As an almost 89-year-old woman, Grandma Janie has…
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High Desert Water and High Fashion Cowboy Hats with Cate Havstad
Cate Havstad cares deeply for the land she farms. Along with her Husband, Chris, Cate runs the Casad Family Farm out of Madras, Oregon, an organic farm using…
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Diapers and Barbed Wire, with Adele Schott
A lot has changed for my little sister, Adele Schott, since she was last on the show. Adele and her husband have raised cows and kids through a drought, an…
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The Bert Sorin Episode
Bert Sorin grew up with a barbell in his hand, and that iron shaped his life. He's an outdoorsman, hunter, weightlifter, Olympic trials athlete in hammer…
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Major Brian Hubert, USMC
I have a tremendous amount of respect for Major Brian Hubert. He leads by example, utilizing the principles of servant leadership. Brian and I met over a…
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Art and Violence with Lyle Witherrite
Lyle Witherrite is a fascinating person. He started working when he was 11 years old and has since had a long career of many interesting jobs, from bucking hay…
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Women in Combat, with USMC Major Ryann Engholm
Major Ryann Engholm has always held herself to the highest standard. Ryann and I met back in Quantico at The Basic School, where she kicked most of our asses…
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Immortality, Photography, and the USMC, with Sgt. David Martinez, USMC Ret.
Sgt. David Martinez is badass. He grew up hunting in the Sierra Nevadas and joined the Marines at 17. There, he served 9 years in the Infantry before getting…
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Advanced Meat Processing, with Elias Cairo of Olympia Provisions
As a first-generation Greek American, Elias Cairo has spent his entire life in and around restaurants, with a father who would make charcuterie at home. At a…
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The Hardest Bird Hunt on the Continent, with Matt Hardinge
People who seriously hunt western upland game birds are tough, and Matt Hardinge is the kind of guy who can handle pain and suffering. Chasing a chukar…
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Bay Scallops and the Coffee Business, with Baker Leavitt
Fresh from competing in the SIG SAUER Hunter Games, I recently had the chance to chat with the very funny, Baker Leavitt. Baker is an avid hunter, both for big…
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How to Catch a Snook with a Bunny, with Drew Chicone
Want fly fishing and tying advice from one of the saltwater greats? My guest this week, Drew Chicone, is it. Drew is an author, award-winning outdoor writer…
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Downtown Ditch Fish, with Lo Water Guide Service
Carp are the soccer of fish. Here in the states, they're underappreciated and rarely utilized. But the rest of the world seems to have figured out that carp…
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Sig Sauer P320-XTEN 10mm
It's finally here. This gun has been in the works for years, and at last, I can hold it in my hand and tell you about it. As someone who's personally been…
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Coyotes and Leprechauns with Finny
Born in Utah and raised in Finland, Finny spent many hours of his childhood with his dad unsuccessfully hunting coyotes. But instead of discouraging him, those…
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Toddlers in the Wilderness, with Todd Nash
I grew up in the wilderness. In my family, it's perfectly normal to pack a toddler into the backcountry. My father was raised the same way, spending weeks in…
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Everything Ballistics with Bryan Litz from Applied Ballistics
How does one become, in my opinion, the greatest mind in ballistics today? For Bryan Litz, it's always been about hitting targets. Bryan's passion led him to…
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Wildlife Conservation in the 21st Century
There are some powerful groups out there hellbent on banning hunting and trapping. As hunters, we can combat these groups by speaking with legislators. But who…
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Spring Bear Hunting
This podcast was born on a river. The Snake River to be exact, as almost 2 years ago today, I recorded the first episode of the show on a spring bear hunt…
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Brian Flynn, Green Beret and Land Steward
Brian Flynn has dedicated over 18 years to the U.S. Army and Department of Defense, both as a Soldier and a civilian. While serving with the Army's 5th Special…
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Exploring the Microbiome, with Dr. Catherine Moring
What is our microbiome and what does it do for us? As it turns out, everything! Humans couldn't survive without microbes in our body. From regulating our…
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The Butcher Shop, with Dustin Parent
Being a butcher is hard work, but it’s not the only thing that keeps Dustin Parent busy. On top of owning a butcher shop, Dustin co-founded and guides for…
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Dall Sheep Hunting the Hard Way, with Jordan Budd
Jordan Budd has now been on every type of sheep hunt North America has to offer. Last August, she killed a Dall sheep in Alaska. Dall sheep hunting requires a…
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State of the Union with Amy Patrick from Oregon Hunters Association
Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) is dedicated to protecting Oregon’s wildlife, habitat, and hunting heritage. As Oregon's largest state centric hunting…
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Becoming a Navy SEAL, Knives, and Other Stuff with Payden Armstrong
A lot of people romanticize the idea of becoming a SEAL— they don't know what it takes to get there. It's years of training before you're even operational…
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Growing Up Downwind of Chernobyl, with Andrei Stsiapanau
Andrei Stsiapanau's story is absolutely incredible. He was born and raised in Belarus, which was a part of the Soviet Union at the time. As a child, Andrei…
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Best of the 6 Ranch Podcast
It's the 100th episode of the 6 Ranch Podcast, and to celebrate, I wanted to bring you some of my favorite moments and interviews from the past couple of…
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How to Survive a Medical Emergency in the Backcountry, with Safari Medic Dr. Brian Tallerico
Dr. Brian Tallerico has been a practicing orthopedic surgeon for the past 20 years. He also served as a surgeon in the Navy and has seen his fair share of…
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Hunt Expo 2022
These are conversations from the 2022 Western Hunt Expo held in Salt Lake City, Utah. Enjoy. Andy Moeckel - The Flip Flop Guy Rob Gearing - Spartan Precision…