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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 HuntingHunting Gear Podcast - Tract Optics
In this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, host Dan Johnson speaks with John LaCorte from Tract Optics about preparing for the hunting season, overcoming…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - Behind the Bench: Judging at Autumn Oaks
A short trip to Richmond Indiana to judge the show on Thursday. With a new format and huge task when looking at such well balanced hounds Heath was honored to…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHunt Detail - Top 10 Solo Elk Hunt Tips
Welcome to September! Hunting seasons have opened across the country for pronghorn, elk, mule deer and some whitetail seasons are opening up soon as well. On…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingWestern Rookie - Elk Hunting & Battling Thermals
In this episode of the Western Rookie Podcast, host Dan Johnson and guest Nate Thomas discuss their experiences with elk hunting, including the challenges…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - GTTD: Autumn Oaks Interviews | Part One
In this episode we talk to fellow podcaster, master dog trainer Heath Hyatt. Heath wears many hats in the dog world and was one of the featured judges in one…
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Michigan Wild - Heading to Wyoming!
On this quick episode of Michigan Wild, Nate is solo. He is all fired up for his first hunt for the fall of 2025! His wife and him are heading to Wyoming to…
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The Range - From The Vault: Jason Matzinger
Let's take a trip back to when Ricky and Hollywood caught up with Jason a few weeks after returning from an adventure in Patagonia, bowhunting for Red Stag…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHunting Gear Podcast - Montana Decoy: A Legacy of Innovation
In this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, host Dan speaks with CJ Davis, president of Montana Decoy, about the evolution of hunting gear, particularly…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - The Struggle
On today's podcast we get real about what it takes to train a hound. In this episode, we dig into the hard truths and everyday challenges of working with young…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHuntavore - Jacob Fether; Feather Archery
Join us as we delve into the inspiring story of Jacob Fether, founder of Feather Archery. Discover how a passion for archery transformed into a thriving…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingWestern Rookie - Using A Decoy On Elk and Antelope
In this episode of the Western Rookie Podcast, host Dan Johnson and CJ Davis discuss the excitement of the upcoming hunting season, focusing on antelope and…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingMissouri Woods & Water - Pre Elk Trip BS Session
This week on the Missouri Woods & Water Podcast the guys are joined by our buddies/family Russell, Brandon, and Pat for our annual pre elk trip show. This…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - Gone To The Dogs: Shot While Hunting
In this episode Steve and Fred Moran cover a number of topics, the chief of which is Fred’s account of being shot while on a hunting trip in Wyoming. Steve…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHunting Gear Podcast - Deep Fork Rentals
In this episode of the Hunting Gear podcast, Dan Johnson speaks with Seth Oren about the excitement of the upcoming elk season and the innovative concept of…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - In Training We Trust
As season gets started Heath tries to use every opportunity to train and give the dogs the best chances for success. He discusses splitting the pack up…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingWestern Rookie - Adjusting Your Hunt Plan
In this episode of the Western Rookie Podcast, host Dan and guest Tim Kent discuss various aspects of hunting, including the impact of aging on physical…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHunt Detail - The Hunting Knife to Rule Them All Pt. 2
Knife making is both an art and a science. In today's episode, Jacob continues to examine the dynamics of the steel composition of high end knives and the…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingThe Range - Arrow Loose: Broadheads Part 2 with Glen Blair
In this episode of The Range Podcast, host Ricky Brule and guest Glen Blair delve into the world of bow hunting and archery. They discuss Glen's extensive…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - Gone To The Dogs: Autumn Oaks Preview
With scarcely a week to go until the 65th Annual Autumn Oaks coonhound events at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Richmond, Ind., Steve and Nubbin Moore discuss…
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Hunting Gear Podcast - Not "Hunting" Gear
In this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan and Scott discuss essential hunting gear, the importance of vehicle maintenance, and the necessity of first…
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Houd Dog Network - The Great Hunting Debate: Male vs Female
A question was posed to Heath about which do you prefer a male or female. The topic comes out a lot during conversation so Heath ways in on the pros and cons…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHuntavore - Ep 179 Bradley Royce; WildFoodOutdoors
In this engaging conversation, Nick Otto and Bradley Joyce explore the journey of hunting, conservation, and culinary adventures. Bradley shares his transition…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingPennsylvania Woodsman - Bear Hunting Wisdom: Scouting and Navigation for a Successful Fall
This week on the Pennsylvania Woodsman, Mitch is joined by Rob Henne for a captivating journey through the Pennsylvania wilderness as they uncover the secrets…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHunt Detail - The Hunting Knife To Rule Them All Pt. 1
If you haven't noticed, there is a new product segment emerging in the hunting knife space. Maybe it's been there all along...but it seems that there are more…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingWestern Rookie - Understanding OnX and Digital Mapping
On this episode, conversation includes various e-scouting techniques, the importance of understanding terrain and topography, and how to identify game…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - Gone To The Dogs: 300 years
Each of the four players in this episode have hunted coons for sixty years or more. Their combined age of 297 autumns is nearly 300 years and each year now…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingThe Range - Vapor Trail Update
In this episode, Ricky Brule shares updates from Vapor Trail, discussing the busy season and the status of the Victor product line, including new accessories…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - Tree Climbers
The excitement on the last day was a great send away. But it was intense until we were able to get the dog back on the ground. Climbing trees is not something…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHunting Gear Podcast - Next Level OnX
In this conversation, Dan and Dylan discuss the evolution of OnX, a digital mapping tool for hunters, and its significance in modern hunting practices. They…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - Gone To The Dogs with Tom Hopkins
In this episode Steve visits with Tom Hopkins of Marshall, Texas.Tom owned, trained and handled what was perhaps the most famous Treeing Walker Coonhound in…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHunt Detail - Broadhead & Arrow Ballistics Study Pt. 2
In today's episode, Jacob will dive into part 2 of the study that was recently shared by James Yates with Western Hunter Magazine. James partnered with Easton…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingWestern Rookie - How Drought, Predators, and Winter Kill Impact Animal Behavior
In this episode of the Western Rookie Hunting Podcast, host Dan Johnson and guest Jaden Bales discuss the complexities of hunting in the West, focusing on the…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingThe Range - Arrow Loose: Broadheads
In this episode of the Range Podcast, hosts Ricky Brule and Jake Hollywood Iverson dive deep into the world of broadheads, discussing their preferences…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - Running In The Heat
Running in high heat and humidity has an extremely adverse effect on our hounds. Heath goes back over how to prevent heat stroke, heat exhaustion and the main…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHuntavore - Ep 178 Harvesting Nature; The Art of Venison Sausage Making
In this episode, Adam Berkelmans and Justin Townsend join Nick on the show to discuss the intricacies of sausage making, focusing on the newly released book…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - GONE TO THE DOGS WITH MATT WACHTER
Within the world of purebred coonhounds there exists seven recognized breeds, each with a national association that affiliates with the major coonhound…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHunt Detail - Broadhead & Arrow Ballistics Study Pt. 1
If you have ever wondered what arrow vane combination controls broadheads the best, how different are the aerodynamics between a fixed and mechanical…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingWestern Rookie - Learning To Hunt The West
In this episode, Dan Johnson introduces himself as the new host of the Western Rookie Podcast, sharing his background in hunting and podcasting. He converses…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingThe Range - Ben Guttormson: Xpedition Archery
In this episode, Ricky Brule and Jake Hollywood Iverson sit down with Ben Guttormson, an experienced bow hunter and representative in the outdoor space. They…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - The Ripple Effect: Timing Double in Dog Training
Traveling to hunt in different parts of the country will expose your hounds to different terrain, different styles and different challenges. While in Wisconsin…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingN.F.C. - No Bait Bear Hunting With A Bow
In this episode of the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast, host Dan Johnson and guest Mitchell Shirk dive deep into the world of bear hunting. They discuss the…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHunt Detail - Hunt Map App Updates: OnX, Spartan Forge, GoHunt, etc.
The availability of offline mapping and the associated tools with hunt map app platforms is arguably the most significant technological change in the hunting…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingMissouri Woods & Water - Is Coyote Hunting Getting Harder? With Jon Collins
This week on the Missouri Woods & Water Podcast the guys get the chance to talk with FoxPro's very own Jon Collins about a hot topic in the coyote hunting…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingWestern Rookie - Transitioning to New Projects Pt. 2
In this episode, Brian Krebs and Dan Johnson discuss the transition of the Western Rookie podcast, with Dan taking over as host. They explore the evolution of…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingThe Range - Arrow Loose Series with Ricky and Hollywood
The Range Podcast is starting a new series called Arrow Loose. Where hosts Ricky Brule and Jake Hollywood Iverson discuss their experiences and insights on…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - Gone to the Dogs with Rubert Morgan
In this episode we journey to the village of Pope, in the southern tip of Panola County, Mississippi to visit with black coon hunter Rubert Morgan. At age 74…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHunting Gear Podcast - Canadian Gear B.S. Session
In this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, Dan and Ken discuss the upcoming hunting season, focusing on trail cameras, gear preferences, and hunting…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - Silent Pack: Part 3 - Cannon
Cannon was one of the hounds Heath raised as a pup. In this episode listen to how Cannon's path to becoming a great hound transpired. This one takes a full…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHuntavore - Jeff and Parker Stringer; Vantage Point Archery
In this engaging conversation, Parker and Jeff Stringer share their experiences in turkey hunting, the bond between father and son, and their journey into the…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHunt Detail - Public Land Whitetail Q&A
We are inching ever closer to the fall hunting season. Now is the time to get out and do some summer glassing for those velvet whitetails. In today's episode…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingWestern Rookie - Transitioning to New Projects
On this episode of the Western Rookie, Brian introduces Dan Johnson from the Sportsmen's Empire podcast network to catch up what their upcoming season looks…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - Gone To The Dogs with Leon Childers
Similarities in age and geographical backgrounds make for easy conversation between Steve and his entertaining guest Leon Childers in this episode. Childers…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingThe Range - Brian Krebs: Drawn West
In this episode of the Range Podcast, host Ricky Brule and guest Brian Krebs discuss their shared passion for archery and hunting. They explore Brian's journey…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHunting Gear Podcast - New From Reveal : Ultra
In this conversation, Dan and Greg Farrell discuss the evolution of trail cameras, particularly the Reveal series by Tacticam. They explore the transition from…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - Silent Pack: Part 2 - Super Sam
This episode continues on from the last on the dogs that never got the credit they deserved. Sam made catching bears look easy, his determination, speed…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHunt Detail - Public Land Scouting Mission & July Giveaway Update
In today's episode, Jacob shares his thoughts on a recent public land scouting mission he took out of state, primarily to set up trail cams in a creek system…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingWestern Rookie - GoHunt Bonus Series 31: Backup Tag Options
In this GOHUNT Bonus Episode of The Western Rookie podcast, Brian shares a full rundown of backup options for hunters who haven’t drawn a tag yet, including…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - Gone To The Dogs: Lone Pine Legacy Update
Eight months have lapsed since we last visited with Randy Smith of the highly regarded and immensely successful Lone Pine Treeing Walker Kennel in…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingHound Dog Network - Silent Pack: Part 1
Every hound hunter has dogs that go unnoticed. Dogs that are in the shadows because of a more talked about dog. History even shows some of the legendary…
Sportsmen's Empire - Western Big Game HuntingThe Range - Jeremy Dinsmore: Antler Up Podcast
Host Ricky Brule and Jeremy Dinsmore of the Antler Up Podcast discuss their shared passion for archery and hunting. They explore Jeremy's journey into the…