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Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game Hunting
The Sportsmen’s Empire Western Big Game feed is a collection of outdoor hunting podcasts dedicated to the big game hunter. These podcasts cover hunting strategy, hunting gear, and hunting stories of big game species in North America. Topics include elk hunting, mule deer hunting, antelope hunting, and all things western big game.
Episodes
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - Gone To The Dogs: The Good Old AKC Days
In this episode Steve is joined by longtime friend David McKee. The conversation begins with a recap of McKee’s recent heart surgery from which he is…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHuntavore - Big Lakers with Cate Meade
In this episode of Huntavore, Nick sits down with Cate Meade, a Chicago native whose love for the outdoors began with family traditions and time spent in…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHunting Gear Podcast - Post-Rut Gear Talk: Stands, Sticks, and Scent Control
On this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan and guest Jason dive into the intricacies of hunting gear and strategies. The episode covers a range of topics…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - Built to Hunt: The Conformation Advantage
What makes a hound truly perform? Beyond drive and training lies the blueprint of the body itself. Let’s talk about why conformation is the foundation of every…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingPennsylvania Woodsman - Black Bear Hunting Tradition and Tactics in the Big Woods
On this week's episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by Clint Stout, a lifelong Pennsylvania hunter who grew up immersed in the tradition of…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingWestern Rookie - Application Season Is Coming, Are You Ready?
In this episode of the Western Rookie podcast, host Dan Johnson discusses the current state of hunting seasons across the Western United States. He highlights…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - Gone To The Dogs: What? No White River?
Steve catches everyone up on things including a tough decision he had to make about his annual White River hunt. We hope you're having a great season! We would…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingThe Range - Kyle Fondie: South Dakota Mule Deer
In this conversation, Ricky and Hollywood sit down with Kyle Fondie to talk about a South Dakota Bowhunt that he and Hollywood shared. The group shares their…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHunting Gear Podcast - From The Vault: Gear Opinions From A Serious Hunter
In this conversation, Dan Johnson and Adam Malcheff discuss various aspects of hunting, including family involvement, hunting seasons, gear considerations, and…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - The Bowl Battle: Inside Food Aggression
When we see food aggression in our hounds do you recognize the issues that follow. Resource guarding is one the carries over into the hunt. How do you deal…
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Hound Dog Network - Gone To The Dogs: Lone Pine Kennels 2025
In this episode Steve is live at Lone Pine Treeing Walker Kennels in Kittanning, Pennsylvania with owner Randy Smith. The episode takes place midway through a…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingOverly Dramatic Buck Story & Meat Hunter Passes on a Deer
In this episode, Nick recounts a thrilling hunting experience, detailing the build-up of tension as he waits for the perfect moment to take a shot at a deer…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - Roads, Mountains and Memories: A Chat w/ Rick Labbe
Join me and Rick Labbe as we sit down to swap stories from my recent trip to Wyoming to hunt with Rick — from catching up with old friends, meeting new ones…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - Gone To The Dogs: Remembering John Wick
In this episode Mark Zepp joins Steve in remembering hunter, breeder, trainer, author, innovator and entrepreneur John Wick of Montgomery City, Missouri. “He…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingWestern Rookie - November Elk Behavior
The conversation delves into the dietary habits and behaviors of elk, contrasting them with other species like white-tailed deer and moose. It highlights the…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingWestern Rookie - November: Post-Rut Elk & Rutting Mule Deer
In this episode of the Western Rookie Podcast, host Dan Johnson and guest Jaden Bales discuss the intersection of wrestling and hunting, share insights on the…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - The Tracks That Bring us Together
This week's episode gets personal with how the hounds have built relationships that feel more like family. How it connects people and opens doors no one would…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingMissouri Woods & Water - Elk Trip Recap: We Still Suck But Our Buddy Garin Doesn't
In this episode of the Missouri Woods & Water Podcast, Andy gets to talk with our buddies Pat and Garin about their recent elk hunting experiences. They share…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingGone To The Dogs - Legend Series: Jim Meeks
The Gone To The Dogs Podcast introduces its Legend Series of recordings with the nation’s best known and most revered raccoon hunters occupying the guest spot…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingThe Range - From The Vault: Josh Boyd, Big Game Hunter and Outdoor Writer
In this episode of The Range Podcast, Ricky is joined by a force to be reckoned with in the mountains of the west. Whether he’s nerding out as a hydrologist…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHunting Gear Podcast - Gear Check Before The Big Push
In this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, host Dan discusses the importance of preparing for the upcoming hunting season, focusing on gear organization…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - The Final Ridge: Harvest and Reflection - Part 2
Part 2 of an amazing hunt in Wyoming. The stalk, the chase, the final ridge. Heath and Rick are able to close the distance on an outstanding bull. You don’t…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHuntavore - Troy Fowler; Holes in the Bilateral Pneumothorax
In this episode, The Troy Fowler discusses the critical elements of hunting, focusing on the roles of arrows and bows in the process of taking down deer. The…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingPennsylvania Woodsman - Humbled: A New Jersey Bear Hunt Reality Check
In this episode of the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch reflects on his recent bear hunting trip in New Jersey, sharing both the challenges he faced and the…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingWestern Rookie - Wyoming Mule Deer Success
On this episode of the Western Rookie, the topic of conversation revolves around a successful Wyoming Mule Deer hunt in early October. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - Gone To The Dog: Switching Breeds
In this episode Steve talks with North Carolina’s Mark Miller.Mark is a veteran raccoon hunter that has long been devoted to the Treeing Walker breed. Mark’s…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingRange Finding Binos vs. Rangefinders
In this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, host Dan Johnson and Mark Boardman from Vortex Optics discuss a range of topics related to hunting gear…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingWestern Rookie - Mule Deer Recap & Strategy
In this episode, Dan Johnson and his guest Dan discuss their experiences and challenges in mule deer hunting. They share insights on finding hunting partners…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - Part 1 - Into the Wild: The Chase Begins
I finally drew an elk tag but not in Montana like I had been putting in for, it was in Wyoming. First timers luck one would say, as this hunt unfolds there is…
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The Range - From The Vault - Jordan Mannon: The Beauty of Idaho
In this episode of The Range Podcast, host Ricky Brule interviews Jordan Mannon, a Minnesota native, about her journey into archery and bowhunting. Jordan…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - The Emotional Side of Coon Hunting
In this episode Steve takes an inside look at the hound sports by exploring the things that radiate from within the soul of the hunter, from the emotional…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - Hound Motherhood: A Guide to Pregnancy and Whelping
Everyone always has questions about what they should do with their female before and after they are bred. Then they need to know what to do and how to care for…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - GTTD - Goodbye Old Friend
In this episode Steve laments the loss of an old friend, a monthly visitor to which he contributed a fairly large portion of his working career, a friend whose…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingThe Huntavore - 5 Steps to Better Quality Venison from the Field
In this episode, Nick Otto discusses five essential steps to ensure the best quality venison after a successful hunt. He emphasizes the importance of shot…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingWestern Rookie - The 14 Year Pronghorn Tag
In this episode, Dan and Ken discuss the intricacies of hunting antelope, including preparation, scouting, and the challenges faced during the hunt. Ken shares…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - Miles Over Moments: Why Hound Training is a Journey
Too often we put too much focus on the end result of catching game. But the process itself is just as valuable, sometimes even more so. If the process is done…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHunt Detail - South Dakota Mule Deer Prep
In today's episode, Jacob shares what he has done and is doing to prep for his trip to South Dakota to hunt mule deer. This is his first time hunting this…
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Western Rookie - The Elk Hunter's Journey
In this episode of the Western Rookie podcast, host Dan speaks with Bob Polanic about his journey from whitetail hunting in Michigan to becoming an experienced…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - Gone To The Dogs: Winging It
In this episode Steve flies solo to recap a recent three-day trip to Indiana to pick up a new puppy.While in Richmond, scene of his recent trip to Autumn Oaks…
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The Range - Arrow Loose: Mitch Gordon
In this episode of the Range Podcast, host Ricky Brule along with special guest Damon Wolfe and country music star Mitch Gordon discuss their shared passion…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - Lessons Loaded: Putting Theory to Test in the Woods
We are bringing the last two episodes to life on today's podcast. In just one hunt we were able to decide on pack vs packing and take out the trash. This one…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHuntavore - Dr. Brent Race; Deactivation of CWD with Bleach
Nick tracks down Dr. Brent Race, a lead scientist from NIH (National Institutes of Health) who worked on the study; Inactivation of chronic wasting disease…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHunt Detail - Weather App Eval / Wind, Fronts, Pressure, Temps
Predominant wind, barometric pressure, cold fronts, wind speed, sunrise & sun set. We rely heavily on our weather apps during the hunting season to help us…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingWestern Rookie - Elk Hunting Adventures: Lessons Learned
In this episode, Dan Johnson and Jason Tibbadoe share their hunting experiences, focusing on a memorable elk hunting trip in Colorado and a proud moment of a…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingThe Range - From The Vault: Nate Axtman: Snack Boy, Muleys & Hockey
FROM THE VAULT: In this week’s episode of The Range Podcast, Ricky and Hollywood talk with Nate Axtman, a sales rep for Proactive Midwest, a sales rep group…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - Gone To The Dogs He Was A Good Man
In this episode, admittedly one of the hardest to produce in his 320-plus podcast career, Steve begins with a musical tribute to recently assassinated…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - Talking Trash: Chasing the Truth
We have all had trash problems if you’re running hounds. We go over why dogs do it, how to catch them and correct them. It’s not the end of the world, it's…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHunt Detail - Hunting Thermals & Hunting Dreams 2026
What is a "thermal hub"? What is a "thermal switch"? How do mature whitetail bucks travel differently in the morning vs. the afternoon? And, what implications…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingMissouri Woods & Water - Talking With Texas Predator Hunting Podcast's Wade Chandler
This week on the Missouri Woods & Water Podcast, Wade Chandler discusses the intricacies of predator hunting, focusing on the best rifle choices for coyote…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingWestern Rookie - Bowhunting For Elk, SUCCESS!
In this engaging conversation, Dan shares his unique experience of elk hunting in Colorado, discussing the challenges and excitement of the hunt, the…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - Gone To The Dogs with Nathan Johnson
Steve is joined by his brother Randy as they entertain fellow West Virginian Nathan Johnson as this week’s guest. Johnson, from the town of Rock View in…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingThe Range - From The Vault: Nigel Fox
In this week’s episode of The Range Podcast, Ricky chats with Nigel Fox, an avid bowhunter who spends much of his time hunting the wilds of Alaska. Nigel tells…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHunting Gear Podcast - What's In My Mule Deer Pack
In this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan discusses the excitement of the hunting season, emphasizing the importance of gear preparation for various…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - Pack Talk: Packing Hounds vs. Running a Pack
In this episode, we break down one of the most debated topics in the hound hunting world: packing hounds vs. hunting a pack. Do we understand the distinction…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHuntavore - Sides are Important
In this all over style of conversation, Dan and Nick explore various themes ranging from coaching youth sports to the culinary arts. They discuss the…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingMissouri Woods & Water - Common Bow Mistakes With Kevin Robbins Of Arrow Dynamics
This week on the Missouri Woods & Water Podcast Nate & Micah get the chance to sit down with Kevin Robbins, owner of Arrow Dynamics , a bow shop just outside…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingWestern Rookie - September Prairie Mule Deer
In this episode of the Western Rookie Podcast, Dan and Stanley Lewandowski discuss the intricacies of mule deer hunting, particularly in September. They cover…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Do Network - Gone To The Dogs Autumn Oaks: Part 2
This episode features on-the-scene interviews from the sixty-fifth edition of the United Kennel Club Labor Day classic coonhound event known as Autumn Oaks…
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Michigan Wild - Wyoming Recap
On this episode of Michigan Wild, Nate gives a 2 part recap of his Wyoming hunt. The hunt was exciting and challenging. Nate really put himself out of his…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingThe Range - From The Vault | Matt Bateman: Grim Reaper Broadheads
In this week’s episode of The Range Podcast, Ricky and Hollywood talk to the right-hand-man over at Grim Reaper Broadheads, Matt Bateman. Matt tells his origin…