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Hunt Talk RadioHearing Loss & Suppressors while HuntingIn episode 261 of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Brandon Maddox, founder of Silencer Central. The discussion covers Randy's journey from being an old school traditionalist to now hunting exclusively with a suppressed rifle, and losing most of his left-ear hearing along the way. Topics covered include the story behind Silencer Central, debunking myths around hunting with suppressors, the ease of acquiring a suppressor, some hunting stories, and the reasons Randy is such an advocate for all people to hunt with a suppressed rifle. No matter how much hearing you have left, protect what you have.2025-03-311h 20Hunt Talk RadioHoundsmen Talk Mountain Lion ManagementIn this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Brant Chutter and Quynn Nielsen, two avid lion hunters from British Columbia, who Randy happened to spend a lot of time with last summer in the MacKenzie Mountains. Brant grew up in a home with two wildlife biologist-parents, who formed his view of science and sustainability. Brant and Quynn now own Rival Outfitting in British Columbia, with lion hunts being a featured hunt. Listen in while Randy, Brant, and Quynn talk about lion management, houndsmen, predation and prey, and social influence overriding science in many outdoor activities.2025-03-261h 37Hunt Talk RadioFighting Father Time with MTN TOUGHRandy sits down with Dustin Diefenderfer, Founder of MTN TOUGH. Randy explains his journey of liver issues, injuries, and the realization that age (Father Time) is winning. Randy first planned to hunt elk until age 65, but with that only 9 years off, the stake has been moved. Randy has been meeting with Dustin and MTN TOUGH to make a plan for a busy travel season and his upcoming sheep hunt in the MacKenzie Mountains of NWT Canada. Mental toughness, physical endurance, and determination rule the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-01-161h 49Hunt Talk RadioShane Mahoney and the Wild Harvest Initiative, Part 5 of 5In the final episode of our 5 part series, Shane Mahoney of Conservation Visions and Randy Newberg conclude their discussion on the Wild Harvest Initiative, a massive, year over year, effort to collect and analyze data surrounding wild harvest and its social and economical impacts. In this episode, Shane and Randy discuss wild harvest beyond North America and passing on the ideas and skills associated with wild harvest!Shane and his crew have worked very hard to collect data surrounding wild harvest and wild food consumption for the past 6 years. To see their entire breadth of work, please vi...2023-08-171h 53Hunt Talk RadioShane Mahoney and the Wild Harvest Initiative, Part 4 of 5In Episode 4 of our 5 part podcast series, Shane Mahoney of Conservation Visions and Randy Newberg continue their discussion on the Wild Harvest Initiative, a massive, year over year, effort to collect and analyze data surrounding wild harvest and its social and economical impacts. In this episodes, Shane and Randy chat about the economic realties of hunting, the economic benefits of hunting, and the impact of hunting on conservation funding.Shane and his crew have worked very hard to collect data surrounding wild harvest and wild food consumption for the past 6 years. To see their entire breadth of w...2023-08-031h 28Hunt Talk RadioShane Mahoney and the Wild Harvest Initiative, Part 3 of 5In Episode 3 of our 5 part podcast series, Shane Mahoney of Conservation Visions and Randy Newberg continue their discussion on the Wild Harvest Initiative, a massive, year over year, effort to collect and analyze data surrounding wild harvest and its social and economical impacts. In this episodes, Shane and Randy dive head first into some of the statistics gathered from Shane and his crew's research, discuss the human impact on the landscape, as well as jump into hunting as a method of conservation.Shane and his crew have worked very hard to collect data surrounding wild harvest and w...2023-07-312h 47
Hunt Talk RadioShane Mahoney and the Wild Harvest Initiative, Part 2 of 5In Episode 2 of our 5 part podcast series, Shane Mahoney of Conservation Visions and Randy Newberg pickup their discussion on the Wild Harvest Initiative, a massive, year over year, effort to collect and analyze data surrounding wild harvest and its social and economical impacts. In this episodes, Shane and Randy take a deep dive into topics such as food insecurity, the idea of One Health, the health benefits of wild harvest and the spiritual connection between humans, wild things and wild places.Shane and his crew have worked very hard to collect data surrounding wild harvest and wild...2023-06-221h 40Hunt Talk RadioShane Mahoney and the Wild Harvest Initiative, Part 1Shane Mahoney of Conservation Visions and Randy Newberg introduce the Wild Harvest Initiative, a 6 year data collection project that exhibits the impact and necessity of wild food in North America.As defined by the Wild Harvest Initiative team, "Wild Harvest Initiative® is the first serious effort to evaluate the combined economic, conservation, and social benefits of recreational wild animal harvests in modern American and Canadian societies. The program’s structured, science-based approach, combined with its long-term advocacy and knowledge mobilization strategies, provides a new and innovative assessment of wildlife’s value and the benefits of wild harvest activ...2023-05-253h 22Hunt Talk RadioMaking Conservation Media AppealingIn this episode of Hunt Talk Radio, Randy, Marcus, and Michael talk about their conservation fishing series titled Any Fin Goes. Topics covered include why people don't watch conservation media, fish conservation stories, fishing hypocrites, non-native fish species, social norms in different fishing cultures, killing fish, telling conservation stories, producing education content, pronghorn hunting, Outdoor Class, Randy the pronghorn geek, and a ton of other fun side notes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-05-081h 40Hunt Talk RadioCane Cutters, Culture, and More in Rural Mississippi w/ Alex Harvey and Hal HerringIn this episode (#207) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, joined by Hal Herring, Randy and Hal accept the generous offer of Alex Harvey, a local Mississippian and consulting forester, to hunt rabbits and deer in the areas Alex grew up hunting. Randy claims this to be the most eye-opening immersive hunt of his life. Topics covered include Alex's hunting background, the culture of hunting in rural Mississippi, cane cutter rabbits, beagles and dogmen, realities of race and land ownership, losing access, hunting and rural food security, and a host of other topics you won't want to miss. 2023-02-271h 57
Hunt Talk RadioIntensive Product Testing and Dark SecretsIn this episode (194) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy invites John Barklow, lead designer for Sitka Gear, and Tyler Johnerson, Randy's former camera guy and amazing hunter, for a discussion about how product testing works for high performance products. We all benefit from these intensive testing processes, yet we seldom get to hear how it works, when it succeeds, and when it is time to go back to the drawing board. John and Tyler talk about the many products John has designed for Tyler to test and the process used to improve the Sitka Jetstream Jacket that launched this s...2022-08-291h 47
Hunt Talk RadioMountain Hunting - Life on an Edge with Adam FossIn this episode (188) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy visits with Adam Foss to talk mountain hunting and wild sheep conservation. Adam explains a rare opportunity to win a sheep hunt with him in the McKenzie Mountains, a hunt he will film or photograph thanks to the Wild Sheep Foundation. Randy's Montana goat hunt with Adam and friends gets a day-by-day recite. Other diversions include growing up hunting mountains, commitment to conservation, telling stories, risk management, allure of sheep hunting and sheep hunters, and many other perspectives from a man immersed in hunting the mountains. L...2022-05-251h 52
Hunt Talk RadioThe Outdoors Are For Everyone - with Hunters of ColorIn this episode (176) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy shares the mic with Lydia Parker and Alex Harvey from Hunters of Color. Topics covered include a history of the organization, outdoor experiences of BIPOC hunters, Randy as the "gray-haired white dude," the tragedy of Peter Spencer's murder while hunting, making the outdoors more inviting and safe for everyone, the fact that not all people get the same treatment in outdoor experiences, what can we do to support the efforts of HOC, and other topics that might cause some discomfort for the traditional hunter who assumes the outdoor experience is the...2022-02-041h 32
Hunt Talk RadioMontana Elk Policy Proposals with FWP Director Hank WorsechIn this episode (175) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy shares a mic with Montana FWP Director, Hank Worsech, to discuss dramatic changes to proposed elk seasons. From a list of talking points, the discussion gives the Director the opportunity to explain the rationale for these proposals and the vision he has for elk management in Montana. Topics covered include; science or social, elk plans, managing inaccessible elk, whose problem is it, too many elk or too little access, problem contributors or problem solvers, who are the Trustees, incentives, bull elk permits as currency for incentives, killing the wrong elk...2022-01-301h 59
Hunt Talk Radio2022 Wyoming Elk Application Overview (Bonus)In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy gives an overview of the Wyoming draw system and how it works for non-resident elk applicants in 2022. The deadline is January 31, 2022. Wyoming is a great state. If it works for your time and budget, apply. For more details, go to goHUNT.com and sign up for their INISDER. Use promo code Randy and get $50 credit in their gear shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-01-2232 min
Hunt Talk RadioA 2021 Season Wrap - Some Years Are CrazyIn this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy and Marcus give a season wrap. It has been the most disrupted of all seasons, requiring the Fresh Tracks crew to fill in a lot of the content Randy normally films. Such is life. And such is the story of 2021. Stories of elk hunts, deer hunts, a mountain goat named "Grubby" and stories from Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, and Montana. We are now back on track and hoping to keep rolling without disruption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-12-061h 51
Hunt Talk RadioHunt Talk Radio Mid-season UpdateIn this episode of Leupold’s Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Marcus and Dale as they give a mid-season update. Topics covered include a scheduling mayhem, leftover and returned tags, great friends like Scott Jones, camera guys as scapegoats, passing when you should shoot, Kara the elk slayer, Randy’s shortened season, hopes for a billy goat, banner grouse year, a special moose story, and highlights of the first two months of hunts for this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-10-211h 43
Hunt Talk RadioMedia, Privacy, Big Tech & Fresh Tracks' FutureIn this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Matthew, Marcus, and RJ as they talk about the new distribution platform they are launching in response to request from followers. Topics include paying for content with time (ads), privacy ( your personal information), or money. Randy explains his belief that viewers should know they can watch content without concern of their personal privacy and information. Fresh Tracks+ is a new membership model that provides the privacy and ad-free experience many are seeking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-09-092h 11
Hunt Talk RadioCitizen Conservation - The Value of VolunteersIn this episode (166) Randy talks with Lee McDonald of the Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance. Topics covered include all things mountain goats, how citizens can contribute to science and conservation, the value of volunteers, funding constraints for agencies, advocating for mountain goats, hunting as a management tool, how RMGA made Randy's 2021 goat tag possible, native species in non-native habitats, and the future of Rocky Mountain Goats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-08-281h 25
Hunt Talk RadioHunt Utah this year - If you're luckyIn this bonus episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy gives the 2021 highlights of the Utah application process prior to the March 4th deadline. Topics covered include deadlines, how the system works, fees, upfront costs, and what species are available to non-residents. Utah draw odds are really tough, but if you are lucky enough to draw, it is worth the price and worth the effort. For more details, check out the INSIDER at goHUNT.com and use promo code RANDY to get a $50 gift card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-02-2615 min
Hunt Talk RadioRandy Newberg Hunt Talk Radio Unfiltered Brady Miller Trail Kreitzer goHUNT INSIDER point creep Leupold Nosler Mystery Ranch wild Alaska seafood box public lands conservation drawing tags applications non-residentIn this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy share the mic with Brady and Trail from goHUNT.com. The topic starts with "point creep," where point creep comes from, and what to expect in the coming years. Other topics include overview of each state, where value exists, how to hunt every year, short/mid/long-term plans, what information to consider, point buyers, systems of each state, and a host of other tidbits that will improve your odds of drawing a good tag each year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-01-252h 08
Hunt Talk RadioMid-season Updates, Mistakes, and OversightsIn this Episode (146) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio Randy and Marcus give a mid-season update. Topics covered include updates on Alaska moose and caribou, Wyoming deer, Colorado elk, Idaho elk, New Mexico elk, mistakes we've made, oversights, how to handle a mistake, transparency, read the regulations, complications of hunting multiple states, planning for 2021, southeast Alaska deer hunting, tents are overrated, Randy self-filming his elk hunt, and other ramblings half way through a long season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-10-271h 38
Hunt Talk RadioBuilding Elk Hunting Knives Start To FinishIn Episode 139 of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy talks with Karrson Koivisto of Gerber about the three years they spent building a set of elk hunting knives, specifically designed for elk hunters. Topics covered include elk hunters need elk hunting tools, steps from concept to completion, starts with solving problems, building with intention, nothing by accident, prototype craziness, Randy is particular, will it be accepted, and a host of other topics to are encountered in three years working with an elk hunter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-07-271h 12
Hunt Talk RadioDeath by Dysentery - New Mexico Elk Hunting TragedyIn this Episode (138) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is coerced by his crew to tell the New Mexico elk hunting story where a big bowl of 5-Alarm Chili almost ends his hunting career. It has all makings of a classic hunting story; camera man quits, two flat tires, good food, gastro-itis, run out of toilet paper, unable to walk, dream hunt down the crapper, and a lot of other highlights that likely fall under the category of "Too Much Information." A dream hunt that never even made TV, thanks to Randy's Scandinavian stomach not able to handle authentic New...2020-07-2055 min
Hunt Talk RadioBonus EP - Point Creep and OTC Elk OptionsIn the Bonus Episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio Randy gives suggestions of over-the-counter (OTC) elk hunting options that are available after the drawings are done. Colorado, Oregon, and Utah are explained in detail. Point creep, preference point systems, and the complications that come with these systems is explained in great depth, as Randy hopes to give further understanding of what to expect when applying in states that allocate some of their tags on a preference-based system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-06-2438 min
Hunt Talk RadioBonus Episode: Get Your 2020 Wyoming Elk TagIn this Bonus Episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy give a short summary of the Wyoming elk application process and the big changes in store for 2020. This is the first of many bonus episodes that will be posted to help listeners be reminded of deadlines and give quick strategies and idea for each state. Thanks to onX and goHUNT INSIDER for making these possible. Use Promo Code RANDY to save money with both of those valuable tools and maybe win a Wyoming Commissioners Tag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-12-3023 min
Hunt Talk RadioDreams Are Meant To Be RealityIn this episode (116) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy and Marcus are on their way home from Randy's lifelong dream hunt; Mountain Caribou in the Cassiar Mountains of British Columbia. This podcast focuses on the importance of having dreams, and even more important to work at making those dreams come true. Randy has been dreaming of this hunt since a teenager. It took 40 years to make it a reality. In addition to caribou, a moose tag in hand was a handy addition to this amazing experience. Great adventures, new landscapes, special species, more memories and new friends. If you get o...2019-10-122h 28
Hunt Talk RadioHunting - Through the Lens of WomenIn this Episode (115) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy opens the mic to a trio of hunters who just happen to be women. Randy is deeply interested in the lens through which hunters who are women see the hunting world. Joining in this conversation are Nicole Qualtieri, Sarah Keller, and Lindsey Mulcare. Topics covered include how women are socialized away from hunting at younger ages, coming back to hunting, born into hunting or having to learn it, patronizing or pragmatic, crying is part of the deal, shrink it and pink it, huntress or hunter, OK to exclude men/women, and...2019-09-092h 28
Hunt Talk RadioElk Ramblings - Where They Are and Why You Find ThemIn this Episode (EP 111) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy and his crew debate where you find elk and why you find them. Marcus believes elk "Are where your find them." Randy insists you find elk "Where they are." That debate is not solved, but discussed in great depth, along with elk patterns, why elk are where they are, five calendar periods of an elk's year, E-scouting, fishing skills for elk hunting, elk needs, hunting scapegoats, moon phases, locked down whitetails, internet research, all forage is not the same, elk hunter botanists, and host of other topics designed to info...2019-06-301h 40
Hunt Talk RadioLeupold Hunt Talk Radio Randy Newberg unfiltered public land orion coolers optics rifle scopes optics gohunt insider onxmaps Tim Lesser product development conservation public land hunting design relentlessIn this Episode (110) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy shares a mic with former guest and Leupold's VP Product Development, Tim Lesser. Topics covered include where new ideas come from, dreams and realities, manufacturable, value proposition, relentless pursuit of improvement, gateways to end product development, field testing, honest feedback, migration of military technology, producing with customers in mind, test for weakest links, pulling the plug, USA manufacturing benefits and challenges, foreign competitors, real world results, over-engineer, weight and resulting forces, lighter can be more durable, surfaces aplenty, lens coatings matter, and many other topics that explain how high quality r...2019-06-171h 26
Hunt Talk RadioWhy Hunting Media Is What It IsIn this episode (108) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy shares the mic with Tony Peterson, outdoor writer and host of the Hunt For Real Podcast. Topics covered include hunting public land whitetails, kids teaching parents, late season pheasants, hunting dogs, print media, changes to digital media, how hunting has changed, insights to the archery industry, commercialization, Congress is pro wrasslin, portraying real hunting experiences, how Randy got into media, how hunting messages are formed by outside influences, and many other topics from two experienced media producers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...2019-05-062h 19
Hunt Talk RadioWomen Give Randy Advice on Hunting & MarriageIn Episode 105 of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, we have a follow up to the recent "hunting & marriage" episode. This is marital advice from married women; Hillary, Morgan, and Jen laying down the facts to Randy. Topics covered include men being clueless, hunting is a mistress, the thought does count, expectations, financial fairness, time budgets, I need a break from the kids, what women mean versus what they say, and many valuable "decodings" for the hunter who wants marital harmony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-03-252h 44
Hunt Talk Radio30 Years of Hunting and MarriageIn this bonus episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is celebrating his 30th wedding anniversary today. As part of that big event, Randy has invited some fellow hunters, Bart May, Michael Parente, and Dan Wilde to discuss marriage advice for men. Version 2 will have marriage advice from women guests. Topics covered include "peace, not justice," men are bad negotiators, women are smarter, know what you bring to the table, don't care too much, don't be handy, setting & exceeding expectation, when to get married, elope if you can, measuring the future costs, taxidermy, and a host of other topics men...2019-02-112h 28
Hunt Talk RadioLife in a Mexico Jail (and some Arizona hunting)In this episode (101) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by crew members, Marcus and Michael, along with frequent TV guest, Jerry Pritchard. Listeners have asked for the full story of why Randy won't hunt Mexico. He and Jerry explain their night in a Mexican jail, making it clear why they will never hunt Mexico. After that story, other topics include Coues deer hunting, antelope jackrabbits, dove, quail, javelina, Arizona style chili, drawing tags in Arizona, and other random thoughts from a Coues deer camp in the Sonoran desert. Learn more about your ad cho...2019-01-211h 30
Hunt Talk RadioQuick Primer on Wyoming & Arizona elk drawingsIn this short bonus episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy gives an overview of what can be expected in application season of 2019. The focus will be "hunt elk every year," with Wyoming and Arizona as the first states to be considered in this short-term, mid-term, and long-term plan. Joining Randy is Trail Kreitzer of goHUNT.com, explaining the updates found in the new version of the goHUNT INSIDER service. Topics covered are details of Wyoming and Arizona non-resident elk drawings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-01-0738 min
Hunt Talk RadioWyoming Elk Podcast - Livestreamed on YouTubeIn this Episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio (EP 098) Randy is joined by Marcus Hockett and Matthew Newberg to discuss Matthew's recent Wyoming elk hunt, recorded via a YouTube Livestream. Topics discussed include late season elk, winter ranges, reserve WY tags for following year, hunt another's tree stand, public land etiquette, importance of mentors, ethics v. preferences, wound one and you're done, distance and technology, wounding losses, what you want from a hunt, hunt opener or end of season, elk are where you find them, non-lead ammo performance, burning points, and other topics from YouTube viewers. 2018-11-301h 46
Hunt Talk RadioEP095: Henry Mountain Free Range Bison HuntingIn this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy and friends are podcasting from their bison camp in the Henry Mountains of southern Utah. Joining Randy are his crew members, Marcus and Dan, previous guest JR Young, and friend Ray White. Randy drew one of two non-resident archery bison tags and the day prior to this podcast filled his tag with a big bull bison. Topics covered include bison hunting, processing a one-ton animal, good luck rules, easy packouts, bison as the sacrificial lamb for conservation, history of bison, genesis of US conservation, strange cuts only from a bison, che...2018-10-192h 06
Hunt Talk RadioPublic Land Advocacy Risk - Going On OffenseIn this Episode (089) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio Randy is joined by Brian Cal of the Gritty Bowmen. This is a very unfiltered discussion about the current affairs of public land advocacy, worthlessness of the two-party system, Randy as a party-agnostic, Brian's feedback from of speaking out, inflicting political pain, going on the offense, the Utah doctrine, when silence becomes support, spineless politicians, you can't buy a politician who isn't for sale, drop your party allegiances, and many perspectives on public land politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-07-272h 14
Hunt Talk RadioExpand Your Public Land Hunting with Remi WarrenIn this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio (EP: 088), Randy Newberg and Remi Warren finally connect for a long-planned chat, albeit a shorter thannormal episode. Topics covered include public lands in other countries, self-guided experiences in Australia and New Zealand, buying one-way tickets, figure it out, being a lucky fool, is hunting really a job, cancellation lists, solo hunting/filming, digital media, and making success your only option. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-07-131h 12
Hunt Talk RadioNon-lead Ammo & Hunting with Raptors (Hawking)In this Episode (087) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by his production leader, Marcus Hockett, and two fanatic hunters who happen to be experts on raptors and hawking, Chris Parish and Leland Brown. Topics discussed include Randy's excitement to hunt small game and birds with raptors, history of hawking, non-lead ammo, superior bullet performance, how to get lead out of the field, voluntary compliance is better than legal mandate, hawks, falcons, raptors, scavengers, hunting birds with birds of prey, small game hunting, bullet fragmentation, terminal performance of non-lead bullets, value of condor studies to hunting conservation, and l...2018-06-291h 51
Hunt Talk RadioEP - 085: Expert Panel on Wild Sheep DiseaseIn this episode (EP:085) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy Newberg hosts a panel of wild sheep experts at the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society annual convention in Denver. On the panel are Kevin Hurley, Dr. Peregrine Wolff, and Clay Brewer, all professional experts who study wild sheep, disease, and conservation opportunities. Topics covered include disease risks, impacts on herd expansion and translocation, transmission from domestic animals, habitat impacts on disease prevalence, and questions from the audience. To learn more about wild sheep conservation, go to www.WildSheep.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...2018-06-011h 54
Hunt Talk RadioHunt When You Can, Conservation Needs YouIn this Episode (EP083) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy gets into a deep discussion about conservation commitment and advocacy with goHUNT.com folks Lorenzo Sartini and Chris Porter. Topic discussed include commitment to conservation, regional names for species, fat ducks, winter kill affecting where you applied, human impacts requiring human intervention, volunteering as a lifestyle, doing more is doing more, institutional inertia, mandatory harvest reporting, is hunting conservation, Arizona youth opportunity, habitat without water, babies and hunting passes, point portfolios, safety net hunts, California a hunting state, strategy pays off, elk-goat combo hunt, will Randy ever draw a s...2018-05-071h 49
Hunt Talk RadioPublic Land Alphabet - Civics for HuntersIn this episode (EP:080) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy Newberg is joined by his crew, Marcus Hockett and Michael Parente to discuss many issues affecting hunters. Topics include YouTube prohibiting firearm content, Bill of Rights, Example of Advocacy, Alphabet Soup of Public Land Acronyms, Civics overview for hunters, Who is the Fed, get mad at the proper person, Facebook stupidity, western states discriminate against non-residents, and many other topics sure to make you mad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-03-262h 16
Hunt Talk RadioTag Drawing Strategies with Randy Newberg and goHUNT.comIn this episode (EP:076)of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by guest Lorenzo Sartini and Brady Miller of goHUNT.com where they go into great detail about strategies for drawing western hunting tags. All western states are covered, with deadlines, result dates, point systems, quirks and intricacies, tips for each states and each species, along with strategy ideas for your hunting plans in general and by strategies for short and long-term approach to drawing more tags. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-01-311h 41
Hunt Talk RadioSubjective Nature of "Backcountry"EP:074 of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radion with Randy Newberg has Damon Bungard, a specialist in Eastern Backcounty Adventures and product manager for Orion Coolers. Damon has been on prior podcasts, explaining his adventures of backpacking in the Eastern and Southeastern states. Topics covered include subjectiveness of what is "backcountry," kayak deer hunting, finding public lands in crowded areas, abundance of opportunity in the southeast, challenge of saving accessible public and private lands, tracking dogs, equipment lists, logistics and hurdles for traveling hunters, and a host of other topics relevant to the public land hunter. Learn mo...2018-01-151h 45
Hunt Talk RadioBeau Know LlamasIn this episode (072) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy catches up with Beau Baty, owner of Wilderness Ridge Trail Llamas. Earlier this season, Randy and his crew rented llamas from Beau. Being the hunter he is, Beau demanded he join the crew on the hunt, which turned out to be a great thing. Topics covered include, llamas, hunting with llamas, low maintenance backcountry pack animals, mule deer hunting in Idaho and Wyoming, 2016-17 mule deer winter kill, plans for next season, being a hunting ambassador while guiding tourists, and lots of other backcountry fun. Learn mor...2017-12-112h 03
Hunt Talk RadioMontana Moose Hunt BS (Bull Story)In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio (EP:069), we are fresh back from a Montana moose hunt. Joining Randy on the mic are camera guys, Marcus Hockett and Michael Parente, and moose tag holder, Matthew Newberg. Topics discussed are Shiras moose hunting, waders that don't fit, how many moose can you see in one day, what a boned out moose weighs, playing jokes on the old guys, packing meat through a swamp, if a grizzly claims your carcass, is there a second cycle to the moose rut, Shiras moose as a once in a lifetime tag, analysis of Ra...2017-10-292h 20
Hunt Talk RadioArizona Elk Hunt BS (Bull Story)In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randh is fresh out of the Kachina Peaks Wilderness of northern Arizona, having filled his bull tag with the aid of two camera guys who share the mic with him, Marcus Hockett and Ty Stubblefield. Marcus and Ty filmed the event while joined by Randy's college buddy, Wade Zarlingo and Wade's friend Clayton Crowder. Topics covered in this episode include hunting elk in the transition from peak rut to post rut, complications of hunting thick timber, how every elk plan changes before daylight, llamas as Randy's new hunting tool, e...2017-10-162h 26
Hunt Talk RadioLive Audience Elk Hunting Q&A with Kenetrek Boots and Sitka GearThis episode (066) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio is recorded with a live audience at the Headquarters of Kenetrek Boots in Bozeman, Montana. Joining Randy are Jim Winjum, Founder and President of Kenetrek Boots, and John Barklow, Big Game Product Manager at Sitka Gear. The live audience is asking questions, along with online participants, focused heavily on elk hunting. Topics are heavy with equipment suggestion for archery and rifle elk seasons with plenty more about tactics used for public land elk. Each question is answered by Randy, Jim, and John, all with a different twist and each having a different pers...2017-09-181h 54
Hunt Talk RadioPublic Land and Conservation Advocacy - Fischer and CallaghanIn this Episode of Hunt Talk Radio, Randy Newberg shares the mic with Kit Fischer and Ryan Callaghan. Both these guys are neck-deep in the advocacy of public lands and conservation of native of wildlife species. Kit and Ryan have traveled to Bozeman to talk about many current topics, including hunters conserving that which they may never enjoy, bison history, brucellosis, why we owe bison for the American Conservation Ethic, public lands closed to hunting, agricultural research station stopping hunting, wild sheep struggles, how complex these wildlife topics are, sage grouse conservation, Utah politics affecting the rest of the we...2017-09-032h 47
Hunt Talk RadioEP063: Mapping Technology - How Did We Live Without It?In this Episode (EP 63) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is at the Total Archery Challenge sharing a mic with Eric (founder) and Matt (HUNT APP manager) from onXmaps and Jason Matzinger from Into High Country. Topics covered include how onX got started, how to draw multiple bighorn sheep tags in Montana, drawing luck or bad luck, new APP lauch by onX, hunting boundaries, most anticipated hunt, Randy as a low-tech hunter, Jason's #Project Elk, fence lines of convenience in the west, new layers from onX, how Randy did the roadless layers, water drinkers supporting wildlife, hunting...2017-08-072h 02
Hunt Talk RadioThe Linguist - Honoring the Pioneers of Elk Calling; Will Primos, Wayne Carlton, Larry D. Jones, and Rockie JacobsenRecorded live at the Total Archery Challenge in Big Sky, MT, Randy sets up shop in the Sitka Gear tent to talk about elk hunting, elk talking, and the new film from Sitka; The Linguist, starring Corey and Issac Jacobsen, Will Primos, Wayne Carlton, Larry D. Jones, and Rocky Jacobsen, produced by Ben Potter of Cana Outdoors. Topics covered are the history of elk calling, the idea behind The Linquist, how the pioneers started, passion driving innovation, challenges of telling stories with video, why you shouldn't hunt elk in New Mexico, Randy being the hunting contrarian, fat...2017-07-261h 52
Hunt Talk RadioEP060: Hunts To Do This Season and Gear We Use with Randy Newberg and goHUNT.comIn this Episode (EP 60) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy travels to scorching hot Las Vegas to discuss the many options you have to hunt the west every year, regardless of your luck. Randy is sharing the mic with Lorenzo Sartini and Brady Miller of goHUNT.com to explain how many hunts are available to the person who wants to go hunting every season. Topics covered start with Nevada as the most overlooked western state, deer hunting Arizona every year, impartial gear testing, gear that works not what your paid, application strategies, swinging for the fences, lifetime licenses, what st...2017-06-262h 15
Hunt Talk RadioEP059: Randy's new Elk Talk Live Videos - More Elk Hunting Q&AIn this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy continues on the topic of elk and elk hunting, expanding on his new Live Video Q&A program called "Elk Talk." In the first two episodes of Elk Talk, over 300 questions were provided and not nearly enough time to answer even a fraction of those. So, Randy sits down with Marcus and Matthew to expand the Elk Talk Q&A session to the Hunt Talk podcast. Topics covered include hunting hot weather, does moon phase matter, where to find consistent wind, setting data for shooting dials, tips for weekend warriors, hun...2017-06-121h 47
Hunt Talk RadioEP058: Randy's Q&A on Elk Hunting, Gear, Techniques, and PreparationRandy and his TV crew, Marcus and Michael, take up the mics during a day when the blizzard chased them off the mountain and ruined a bear hunt. This is a Q&A session, with all questions coming from listeners and viewers. Topics include tactics for weekend warriors, scouting close to season opener, elk hunting success without being a gym rat, Randy's training regimen, replicating hiking elk country, Marcus' mountain relay team, how camera guys stay in shape, elk conditioning for urbanites, more fitness is "gooder," trekking poles are an elk hunter's tool, folly of shooting surprised game, complications of...2017-05-282h 04
Hunt Talk RadioEP054: So, You want to start a hunting business?Randy travels to Kamiah, Idaho to make good on an old promise he made to Rockie Jacobsen to come and see how Rockie went from being a logger to a leader into the "hunting business" of call manufacturing. Joined by Kurt Howard, Randy and Rockie talk hunting stories, tips on calling and set up for archery, making your passion a business, how you would never start if you knew the work it entailed, why Idaho elk hunters are wired differently, the benefits of taking your grandkids to the toy store, why loggers make good elk hunters, what elk are a...2017-04-022h 08
Hunt Talk RadioEP051: Stories, laughs, and fun with Fred Eichler and Kyle LambRandy decided it was time to lighten things up and take a break from the serious business that is public lands, politics, and policy. Randy is joined by Fred Eichler of Easton's Bowhunting TV and Kyle Lamb of Viking Chronicles at the SHOT Show in Vegas, where they takeover the Leupold booth and try to get a few smiles from the audience. Topics covered, in a manner that is not overly sensitive, include having fun no matter what you're hunting, Fred's secrets, Kyle's marital advice, some stories from Kyle's career as a Delta Force Operator, trapping as a background fo...2017-02-191h 40
Hunt Talk RadioEP 050: Hunting/Fishing (HUSHIN) in a Digital WorldRandy (gramps) is joined by the guys who convinced him to dive into the deep end of the YouTube pool. Casey, Brian, and Eric of HUSHIN share the mic to discuss their perspectives on hunting, how they convinced Randy to start a YouTube channel, the importance of family and hunting, how to handle social media haters, shed antler affliction, the future of outdoor TV, hunting media afraid of its shadow at times, public land politics, favorite animal to hunt, influence of fathers, and how Randy adopted his motto of "Hunt while you can, you're gonna run out of health b...2017-02-042h 10
Hunt Talk RadioEP 049: Arizona - So much hunting, so little time!Randy is joined by friends (and Arizona Game and Fish employees), Wade Zarlingo and Jonathan O'Dell, from his January archery Coues deer camp in southern Arizona, also known as a "Sonoran Smorgasboard." Topics discussed are plethora of hunting opportunity in Arizona, spot and stalk Coues deer as joyful insanity, javelina distraction, Arizona drawing system and deadlines, how to pronounce "Coues," Mearn's quail are not fools, delicacy of grilled quail, calling quail, eating javelina, southern AZ as a waterfowler's paradise, Thick Billed Parrots, how to spot and stalk a Coati Mundi, sandhill cranes taxonomy, Mexican ducks as a trophy species, w...2017-01-221h 58
Hunt Talk RadioEP046: Western Deer Hunting Options (Live from Idaho)Randy is again joined by field producer, Marcus Hockett. On this late season Idaho archery mule deer hunt, Randy and Marcus explain the vast amount of public land deer hunting opportunity in the west, left-over tags, second choice tags, unlimited tags, western whitetails, how bucks cannot be stockpiled, hunt now before the next brutal winter, muskrat backstraps, inaugural Muskrat Cook-off, Hank Shaw, trapline tablefare,"Charlie Daniels of the GPS," big woods whitetails in the Rockies, ethics of "ground pounding" versus flushing birds, why are some laws still in effect, the value of Marcus' Wildlife Biology degree, and shoot a d...2016-12-121h 52
Hunt Talk RadioEP045: Randy's Colorado Elk Hunt - Don't shoot an elk there!Randy mics up his field producer, Marcus Hockett, where they discuss public land elk hunting, specifically the recent Colorado elk hunt that resulted in the most challenging extraction of any bull Randy has ever taken. Topics include, mindset of successful elk hunters, expectation gap with glory tags, public land bull elk sanctuaries, Randy's late season system for locating bulls, excitement overtaking common sense, glassing to elk success, how much gear do we carry, a day in the life of our camera guy, a call for Wilderness Production Assistants, the misery of oak brush, too much Type 2 fun, reading elk t...2016-11-271h 46
Hunt Talk RadioEP044: Roosevelt Elk with Randy and Ty StubblefieldRandy is joined by Ty "3Arrow" Stubblefield of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers to talk about hunting politics, public lands, Roosevelt Elk, Columbia Blacktails, elk hunters of the Northwestern states, hunting with mountain bikes, Born and Raised Outdoors, nicknames, the curse of power tools, don't be handy, and as always, a bit of marital advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2016-11-201h 32
Hunt Talk RadioEP043: Podcasting from Nevada Mule Deer CampRandy is in mule deer camp with Mike Spitzer and Matthew Newberg, where they turn on the mics to talk about their success on this hunt, plus many other topics, such as; hunting rutting mule deer, play-by-play of each tag filled, how to get tags in Nevada, "settling" in hunting and online dating, public land opportunities across the west, shot selection, hunting "glory tags," chasing rumors of big bucks, allocating your time on a limited hunt, sticking to your plan and making it work, and bribing your son to elope. Learn more about your ad...2016-11-131h 52
Hunt Talk RadioEP040: Ramblings from New Mexico Elk CampRandy takes a day from elk hunting to rest up and deal with a liver flare up. Topics include; moon phases for elk hunts, how to blame hunting problems on Obamacare, the UnderArmor bear hunting fiasco, being a hunting or brand ambassador has expectations, why the elk aren't rutting as expected, Randy's bucket list, YouTube as a way to deliver additional content, why we don't film muzzleloader hunts, complications of public land film permits, hunting not ready for social media, hunters getting more involved, source of information for public land YouTube series, and some tangents that will raise the h...2016-09-301h 31
Hunt Talk RadioEP 039: 3:10 to YumaRandy and Jonathan O'Dell talk about small game hunting as a gateway drug to a lifetime addiction we call hunting, squirrel cook-offs, best squirrel meat, dove taxonomy, dove recipes, Hank Shaw as our small game cooking mentor, history of small game hunting, best hunting options for the urban hunter, Yuma AZ as dove Capitol of America, and why Randy is craving more dove tacos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2016-09-222h 07
Hunt Talk RadioEP 038: Randy and Tony Bynum talk about "your story."Randy's guest, renowned wildlife photographer Tony Bynum, talk about many issues including public land threats, the importance of every hunter telling "their story," Randy's "public land story," how hunting's image is being crafted by accident, how outdoor media is funded, what each person can do to be a hunting ambassador, how hunters end up living where they do, how hunting forms some of our most important life skills, how lucky some of us are, the tragedy of losing your hunting spot, the value of public lands for hunting, Randy's focus on the "story," being judged by those disconnected from t...2016-09-051h 33
Hunt Talk RadioEP 037: Randy and Matthew discuss hunting's public imageRandy and Matthew sit down to talk about Montana Initiative 177 and public perception of hunting. Finally, Randy shares a few stories from Big Falls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2016-08-231h 49
Hunt Talk RadioEP 036: Randy's pre-season planning and some unfiltered political commentsRandy does a Q&A with the HuntTalk.com forum members on topics of pre-season planning, scouting, his low-intensity workout regimen, how to have home-cooked meals for camp food, keeping meat cool if you do fill a tag in hot weather, what a crazy travel schedule looks like, his best effort to convince you that this really is a "job," and a lot of commentary on public land politics with heavy emphasis on "What and Who" is behind the effort to sell your public lands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2016-08-051h 49
Hunt Talk RadioEP 035: Randy and Janis Putelis talk "lethality index" and "animals v. targets"Randy is joined by Janis Putelis from the MeatEater crew. Inspired by heated emails Randy received for critiquing another hunter's decision to move further away for his shot in search of a "personal best," Randy asked Janis to discuss the perspectives of animals as living creatures versus long range targets. Topics covered are physics of shooting and ballistics, Randy's use of a "lethality index", distance amplifying every shooting variable for every projectile, update on Janis' HuntToEat project, gutless method on elk, bone-in or bone-out when hauling elk quarters, what parts of the elk you keep, and upcoming schedules for the ...2016-07-241h 57
Hunt Talk RadioEP O34: Randy and podcaster Mark Kenyon talk all things huntingRandy is joined by Mark Kenyon of the Wired to Hunt podcast. Topics discussed include, western whitetail hunting, expensive nature of producing public land TV, unrealistic expectations, when does hunting critique turn to criticism, hunting politics in an election year, provincial outlook hunters have, traveling to hunt widening perspectives, media message in hunting, never quit, cornering the market on hunting mistakes, narrow vision gets you blindsided, hunters as conservation leaders, bright future for hunting if we make it so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2016-07-142h 08
Hunt Talk RadioEP 033: Randy talks backpacks with Mystery RanchRandy shares the mic with Dana Gleason, Founder of Mystery Ranch backpacks and Ryan Holm, Mystery Ranch Marketing Manager. Dana explains 40 years of backpack design and business philosophy that results in the highest quality backpacks on the market. Built for no failure and no compromise to quality, Dana and Ryan explain how the Mystery Ranch business ethos pervades all the company creates. There is a reason why we use Mystery Ranch backpacks and this podcast explains why. When a company builds products for intense users, such as military and wildfire personnel, the technology and product development migrates to consumers at a...2016-07-071h 24
Hunt Talk RadioEP 032: Randy and Mark Seacat swap elk hunting storiesRandy is joined by Mark Seacat, Founder of Seacat Creative, as they talk about public land elk hunting and how their vision of hunting is crafted in the media they produce. Topics include mental aspects of hunting success, how finding pleasure in hunting is all about your perspective, that each hunter gets to define his/her definition of success, family being important to the hunting experience, finding happiness in the success of others, aspects of mountaineering that translate well to hunting, is there such thing as a bad hunt, and as always, a bit of marital advice about how t...2016-06-231h 44
Hunt Talk RadioEP 031 - Randy shares the mic with Shane Mahoney and Keith BalfourdRandy discusses big topics with Shane Mahoney and Keith Balfourd (Boone & Crockett Club). Recorded from the Professional Outdoor Media Assoc annual conference in Kalispell, Montana. Topics covered include "petri dish bacon," hunting image in the post-Cecil era, what really is trophy hunting, the "Total Hunter," is grizzly hunting the next "Cecil the Lion," is reality for hunters "reality" for the rest of the world, do hunting motives match the expressed behavior and images, wrapped up with a bit of election year advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2016-06-201h 20
Hunt Talk RadioEP 030: Randy talks elk hunting strategy, day-by-day, over a five-day huntWhile battling a serious sinus infection, Randy explains to the audience his method of "desk scouting" for an elk hunt, from home, even for a hunting area he has never seen. Detailed discussion of day-by-day strategy for executing the plan on public land bulls, reasons he selects areas he does, the value of a scouting day, how the map gets "whittled down" by desk scouting, how seasonal period influences your map spots, morning versus evening spots, using your time wisely, and when to be aggressive and when to be passive. Additional discussion about YouTube segments with more depth on el...2016-06-091h 38
Hunt Talk RadioEP 028: Randy and the Mad Scientists who create Sitka GearRandy talks performance apparel design, testing, and manufacturing with Sitka Gear's John Barklow and Eric Gilmore. Topics include; good isn't good enough, from idea to end product, planning products three years in advance, the Sitka Dungeon, apparel engineers, challenge to get Gore-tex certified, new products, Timberline Pants, Windstopper, to build it you have to live it, bean counters versus product designers, product-focused mindset, failure is not an option, warranties are worthless in the Brooks Range, Fat-tire bikes, drawing tags in Nevada, signing a non-disclosure agreements, Dairy Queen and Starbuck sponsorship. Learn more about your ad c...2016-05-281h 56
Hunt Talk RadioEP 027 Randy and Matthew Newberg on changing demographics, millennial hunters, and digital mediaRandy and Matthew talk about many topics related to changing demographics in society and in hunting. Topic covered include, tamed wilderness, urbanites in Yellowstone, millennial hunters, point schemes reducing hunting participation, grizzly bears and delisting, Randy's new digital media platforms, media consumption habits of younger hunters, cord cutters, weekly podcasts, who runs this operation, and how to learn more from our YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2016-05-191h 59
Hunt Talk RadioEP025: Randy talks hunting with Damon Bungard of Orion CoolersRandy visits with Damon Bungard; hunter, traveling angler, writer, and product/brand manager for Orion Coolers. Topics covered include; field testing for a "no failure" policy, the best job in the outdoors, Alaska DIY caribou with full instructions, hunting in US compared to Europe, backpack hunting in the Eastern US, Alaska as the hunters' jewel, hunting with your parents, importance of large landscape conservation, tolerant spouses, and Damon's love of snakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2016-04-201h 17
Hunt Talk RadioEP 024: Randy's Hunting, Food, and Foraging discussion with Hank Shaw and JR YoungRandy, Hank Shaw, and JR Young are at the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers Rendezvous talking about hunting, food gather by all means, adult onset hunters, foragers as conservationists, total animal utilization, food as the universal unifier, fungus fever, "cute-etarians," tribes and traditions, lines we draw, fish hate, cheekers, morel madness, and many other topics relevant to gathering your own food from the wilds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2016-04-061h 31
Hunt Talk RadioEP023: Randy talks hunting issues with Greg Gianforte, Montana candidate for Governor.In the first of two political candidate podcasts, Randy follows his own advice by using his platforms to influence public land policy. In this episode, Randy talks hunting and public lands with Montana Gubernatorial candidate, Greg Gianforte. Topics covered include elk management plans, sell of Federal lands, transfer of lands to states, guns, structure of state wildlife agencies, Public Trust doctrine, "principle over party," and a few good hunting stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2016-03-241h 09
Hunt Talk RadioEP O22 - Randy visits with Janis Putelis and Nicole Qualtieri of MeatEaterTopic covered include wolves, social media's impact on hunting, everyone has a platform, what is "trophy hunting," why we hunt, motives versus message, the new MeatEater Blog (Hunting Matters), views of a new hunter compared to old "gray hairs," Jack O'Connor, hunting has always been story telling, and lastly, who is "Randy Newbird?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2016-03-171h 51
Hunt Talk RadioEP020: Randy Newberg talks with onXmaps' Eric Siegfried and Rob HartTopics covered in this episode are onXmaps' mad scientist employees a/k/a Team Hunt, how Randy uses onXmaps in the field, "the new era GPS," Hunt 3.0, how this hunting technology company was founded, how map services help you draw more tags and find better animals, onXmaps' commitment to conservation, "desk scouting," new onXmap hunting technology coming to a cell phone near you, and whether or not Randy should do a charity auction of his GPS with all waypoints since starting the TV show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2016-03-031h 24
Hunt Talk RadioEP 019: Randy Newberg talks equipment; a Podcast "Bag Dump""Bag Dump" topics covered in this episode are equipment, mostly that gear needed for backcounty elk hunting. Equipment types covered are packs, boots, knives, game bags, GPS and map chips, tents, coolers, hydration systems, optics, and Randy's "system" for consistently finding bull elk on public land. Randy gives his opinions on elk calibers and bullets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2016-02-251h 32
Hunt Talk RadioEP 018: Randy talks with Bruce Pettet and Tim Lesser from Leupold OpticsTopics covered in this episode are stories from Bruce and Tim when each hunted with Randy, mysterious devil plants in New Mexico, why companies support conservation, the history of Leupold & Stevens, what light is good light in optics manufacturing, trick knees, filming in -20F temps, how Randy can get you lost in the dark, Leupold4Life guarantee, why support Randy when he goes "unfiltered." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2016-02-171h 15
Hunt Talk RadioEP 017: Randy talks with Arnie Dood, Endangered Species expertSubjects discussed include how the Endangered Species Act process works, abuse via the Equal Access to Justice Act, process for listing/delisting of species, stupidity of hunters saying "SSS", Gray Wolves, Grizzly Bears, wildlife as a cash cow, need for a new advocacy model in hunting, and how Arnie suckered Randy into three years of ESA indentured servancy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2016-02-111h 48
Hunt Talk RadioEP 016: Randy Newberg talks with Lorenzo Sartini, President of goHUNT.comFrom Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation's 2015 Elk Camp in Las Vegas, Randy and Lorenzo cover topics of; how goHUNT was founded, importance of correct information in research, drawing a tag is the key to a western hunt, regional preferences in species to hunt, how hunters from urban centers are a minority, the role technology plays in hunt planning and research, quirks of Nevada tag drawings, hunting Montana ducks before your football game, New Mexico desert bighorn sheep hunt, Nevada Bighorns Unlimited, hunters are intrigued by numbers, special Gerber knife offer from INSIDER, your choice if limited to one species and...2016-02-041h 26
Hunt Talk RadioEP015: Randy Newberg explains the western state elk tag drawing systemsTopics covered are; why we missed a scheduled episode; preference point versus bonus point systems; how the elk tag drawings work in Wyoming, Arizona, Utah, Montana, New Mexico, Colorado, Nevada, and Idaho; ELK TALK, the YouTube video series; quirks of each state, land ownership colors on your map; goHunt INSIDER research service, how you can hunt elk every year, and why Randy often talks in the third person style. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2016-01-281h 21
Hunt Talk RadioEP 014: Randy Newberg talks with Corey Jacobsen, owner of Elk101.com and 8-time Elk Calling World Champion.Subjects discussed include what it's like to speak at RMEF's Elk Camp, Corey's history as an elk calling champion, the differing approaches of Randy and Corey, whether or not you can over-bugle, how aggression & confidence play into elk-calling, the full Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2015-12-311h 43
Hunt Talk RadioEP 013: Randy Newberg talks with Dr. Don Thomas, prolific writer, hunter, and outdoorsmanSubjects discussed include Montana's public access stance on navigable waters, why stream access matters to local economies, the necessity of private property rights, Montana's public access stance on navigable waters, Don's Outside Bozeman article addressing the issue of threatened stream access, the politically-motivated termination of his Ducks Unlimited column and the national firestorm that followed, why free press is crucial to the future of hunting and angling & what is at stake when we censor ourselves, the incredible story of George Bird Grinnell, the most common reason that people don't hunt, what it means to buy influence, the political relationship be...2015-12-171h 26
Hunt Talk RadioEP 012: Randy Newberg answers fan questionsIn this episode of Hunt Talk Radio, Randy Newberg answers your questions. Subjects discussed include the blind squirrel theory, suggested books for the public land hunter, why you should subscribe to Randy's YouTube channel, drawing tags & hunting opportunity in Western states, the NRA's position on public lands, corner crossing and its relationship to trespassing, answering the societal question "Why Do We Hunt", the new wave of food-centric hunters, Randy's hunting bucket list, who answer's Randy's emails, how to draw a bighorn sheep tag, why locations are on lockdown, and the sometimes brutal honesty of filming Fresh Tracks. 2015-12-021h 34
Hunt Talk RadioEP 011: Randy Newberg talks with Pat Harlin-one of the Best Hunters You've Never Heard of-and Hunt Talk Producer Dan Doty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2015-11-201h 07
Hunt Talk RadioEP 010: Randy Newberg answers public land questions with podcast producer Dan Doty.Subjects discussed include the definition of state trust lands and how they differ from federal public lands, the Sagebrush Rebellion of the 1980s, what it means to be "held in the public trust", possible transfer scenarios in Colorado and Wyoming, statehood enabling acts & the history of how lands came to be public, the liquidation of Nevada's state lands, Randy's crystal ball, Oregon's litigation problem, the American Land Council's plan for the Western states, what's happening on the Congressional level, and why the protection of our public lands is the most important issue of the time. L...2015-11-051h 16
Hunt Talk RadioEP 009: Randy Newberg talks with conservationist Jim Pozewitz and podcast producers Dan Doty & Janis Putelis.In this episode of Hunt Talk Radio, Randy Newberg talks with conservationist Jim Pozewitz and podcast producers Dan Doty & Janis Putelis. Subjects discussed include the dirty thirties of hunting conservation, the birth of the Pittman-Robertson act, Teddy Roosevelt's 1883 bison hunt, how Concord Transcendentalists connect to Poz's own conservation epiphany, Roosevelt's "Road to Nowhere" that wasn't, Jay Norward "Ding" Darling and the flower in the desert, the king's deer becoming the peoples' game, how whiskey played a part in preserving the Yellowstone River, the Midnight Forests of 1907, shooting penned animals and the implications of "intensively managed game", addressing the premise o...2015-10-221h 38
Hunt Talk RadioEP 008: Randy Newberg talks with Charlie Decker & Bob Munson, the founders of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.In this episode of Hunt Talk Radio, Randy Newberg talks with Charlie Decker & Bob Munson, the founders of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Subjects discussed include the beginning of the RMEF & how family played into that, how Randy came to be a member of the board, the reintroduction of elk to the eastern landscape, economic bumps in the road, what it means to lay a foundation for a new generation of elk hunters, debunking the myths surrounding the RMEF, how an endowment works, the general ethos of the foundation, the importance of story, Teddy Roosevelt & American idealism, the longevity...2015-10-081h 38
Hunt Talk RadioEP 007: Randy Newberg talks with Ed Arnett, Senior Biologist at the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership.In this episode of Hunt Talk Radio, Randy Newberg talks with Ed Arnett, Senior Biologist at the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. They discuss topics including why you should care about sage grouse and the sagebrush ecosystem, what a lek is, wildfires and the invasion of cheatgrass, the relationship between the USFWS and the court systems, how grasslands affect the ecosystem, the "carnies of crisis", debunking the myth of limited hunting access due to sage grouse populations, political vs. biological science, the transition of paper habitat becoming real habitat, and what it means to be an advocate of the landscape. 2015-09-241h 35
Hunt Talk RadioEP 006: Randy Newberg talks with his production team: Troy Batzler, Loren Moulton, and Matthew Newberg.In this episode of Hunt Talk Radio, Randy Newberg talks with his production team: Troy Batzler, Loren Moulton, and Matthew Newberg. They discuss topics such as how Randy got into filming hunts for television; behind the scenes stories that never made it to tv; Randy's short lived stint as a cameraman; why Fruit of the Loom ought to sponsor the show; how the shoots and hunts for tv work logistically; non-verbal production communication; the camp food diet; how someone might get into the outdoor market; the finances that go into filming and why Randy's shows just may be the...2015-09-092h 03
Hunt Talk RadioEP 005: Randy Newberg talks with guests Andrew McKean, editor-in-chief of Outdoor Life, and Hal Herring, contributing editor of Field and StreamSubjects discussed: whether the Pittman-Robertson Act would pass in congress today; the top reason why people quit hunting; the political party Randy ascribes to; public land management critics; the cultural value of private lands; the challenge in getting non-hunters to look through the world with a lens of the participant; the collective voice of hunters in magazines and how that translates to non-hunters; conquering nature vs participating in it; and Randy's findings on which episodes of his tv shows have the highest ratings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2015-08-271h 20
Hunt Talk RadioEP 004: Randy Newberg talks with Shane Mahoney, internationally renowned scientist, wildlife expert and conservationist, along with Hunt Talk podcast coordinator Janis Putelis.
In this episode of Hunt Talk Radio, Randy Newberg talks with Shane Mahoney, internationally renowned scientist, wildlife expert and conservationist, along with Hunt Talk podcast coordinator Janis Putelis. They discuss topics such as why we hunt and what it is neurologically, physically, and emotionally that brings us there; Randy’s first kill; what Shane calls the last act of American genius; what a meal on the plate represents; the difference in experiences while being in nature on a hunt vs. just being in nature; biophilia; and why hunting can be more important and intense now than ever bef...2015-08-132h 05
Hunt Talk RadioEP 003: Randy Newberg talks with David Brinker and Jeff Sposito of Sitka Gear, along with podcast producers Dan Doty and Janis Putelis.In this episode of Hunt Talk Radio, Randy Newberg talks with David Brinker and Jeff Sposito of Sitka Gear, along with podcast producers Dan Doty and Janis Putelis. They discuss topics such as the correlation between mechanical aptitude and hunting/fishing time, youth hunting and whose job it is to get kids into hunting, the phases of a hunter, wild sheep legislation and whether bighorn sheep hunts will be a thing of the past, what the #1 thing listeners can start doing today to ensure hunting for future generations, and more. Learn more about your ad c...2015-07-291h 14
Hunt Talk RadioEP 002: Randy Newberg talks with Bernie Kuntz, a longtime friend and one of the best hunters nobody knows about, along with podcast producer Dan Doty.
In this episode of Hunt Talk Radio, Randy Newberg talks with Bernie Kuntz, a longtime friend and one of the best hunters nobody knows about, along with podcast producer Dan Doty. They discuss topics such as the generational differences in hunting, the long range shooting craze, the role technology has played in hunting, wood stocks vs synthetic stocks, whether the good old days of hunting are gone or yet to come, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2015-07-151h 17
Hunt Talk RadioEP 001: Randy Newberg talks with his podcast producers Dan Doty and Janis Putelis. They discuss the vision for the podcast and give a sample of the topics listeners can expect to hear from one of America’s well known hunterIn this first episode, Randy Newberg talks with his podcast producers Dan Doty and Janis Putelis. They discuss the vision for the podcast and give a sample of the topics listeners can expect to hear from one of America’s well known hunter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2015-06-261h 04