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  • Cliff Gray Debriefs My 1st DIY Elk Hunt

    Cliff Gray Debriefs My 1st DIY Elk Hunt
    2024/09/24

    I am extremely thankful to Cliff Gray for conducting this interview and helping me debrief this hunt. I believe it turned out much better than if I had try to do it on my own. Cliff is an amazing man & helped me a ton in preparation for this hunt.


    For this episode, my Instagram post just a few days after I returned from this hunt is probably the best way to introduce it. I will leave it there and hope you all enjoy.


    IG Post Dated September 11, 2024

    It was December of 2022. I could barely walk to the end of my driveway. Major spine and neurological issues had hobbled me and I barely recognized the man in the mirror. @theseanjacobs was the architect of my rehabilitation & gave me hope. @ridgeline_athlete prepared me.

    For almost 2 years I rehabbed, trained, and dreamed of taking on an elk hunt in the western part of the country. 4:45 am every day Monday through Saturday looked exactly the same.


    4:45 - Bible Study & Ice

    5:30 - Prayer

    5:45 - Train


    Gods Providence

    Nothing derailed me from my preparation. @laurinwilsonre was constantly there. From the dark times through the hard work to the sacrifices she had to make for me to leave everything for a week and chase my ghosts; there is no way to express my love & gratitude for your undying support & understanding of what makes my soul stir. You are my heart Gracie.

    @reilygrace you were always an inspiration. My sweet girl🙏

    Western hunts are romanticized but there is nothing romantic about total silence. I hunted from 5:30 am to 8 pm every day. 14 hour days of absolutely no bugles & no elk. All of that training, all of those idyllic visions of chasing screaming bulls, all of that romance about the west became really long days turning up nothing.

    1 day turned into 2 turned into 4 turned into 6. I started falling down mentally. Why do I think I belong out here ? What made me think I could do this ? I could be at home with my family. Why would I ask her to make this sacrifice ?

    I called on Day 6 and shared my doubts. “ You took off a whole week for this. You’ve trained for almost 2 years. Stop focusing on what isn’t happening. Focus on the beauty. Focus on the gift you’ve received of being able to climb mountains & just be there. Focus on the blessing. Get out & hunt.”

    She was right. I pivoted with renewed energy. I sat a blind. I used a decoy. I called. I did everything I could think of.

    I hunted dawn to dusk until last light of the last day. I left every bit of me out there.

    I didn’t harvest an elk but I was given the gift of renewal. As I reflect on this, I cannot ask more.

    TY🙏 to everyone who was a part of this.

    You can find Cliff on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cliffgry/ , visit his You Tube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@CliffGray , and learn more about his membership group at his website https://pursuitwithcliff.com/

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    #hunting #elkhunting #bowhunting #muledeerhunting #westernhunting #gohunt #huntingpodcast #hunter #elk #huntinggear #muledeer #bowhunting #bowhunt #bowhunter #montana #huntmontana #hunter #hunt #hunterxhunter #jesus #faith #podcastformen #podcast #podcasts #huntingpodcast #trainingpodcast #whitetaildeer #whitetail #whitetaildeerhunting #deerhunter #deerhunting #deer #elkhunt #diyhunting #backcountryhunting #diyelkhunt

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  • Mobile Mentality & Timber Tactics for Archery Elk Hunting

    Mobile Mentality & Timber Tactics for Archery Elk Hunting
    2024/08/27

    Heath Hansen has been chasing elk since he can remember. While there are many people right now who are chasing the sexy "get as deep as you can into the backcountry" trend, we discussed the positives of staying mobile when you are hunting a new area and specific tactics around hunting thick timber. A native of Montana, Heath is an accomplished hunter and has a special affinity for chasing big game with the bow. Heath obsesses over the details of the hunt and targeting older age bulls. Heath just got back from an antelope hunt that was cut short from Covid and we dove into an antelope chase that was oh .... so .... close. At the time of this recording, I am 2 weeks from my first archery elk hunt in Colorado and that is some of the backdrop to this conversation. You can listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart Podcasts, and Podbean by searching Do Not Go Quietly w/ Eric Wilson You can watch this Podcast on Spotify, You Tube, & Rumble by searching Do Not Go Quietly w/ Eric Wilson You can find Heath on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joemileshunting/ You can follow Eric Wilson on Instragram https://www.instagram.com/ericwilsoncoaching/ Use Code radonotgo30 for 30% of all training programs at Ridgeline Athlete https://www.ridgelineathlete.com/ and follow on Instagram Use Code DONOTGO20 for 20% off Asio Gear https://asiogear.com/ or follow them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ #hunting #elkhunting #bowhunting #muledeerhunting #westernhunting #gohunt #huntingpodcast #hunter #elk #huntinggear #muledeer #bowhunting #bowhunt #bowhunter #montana #huntmontana #hunter #hunt #hunterxhunter #jesus #faith #podcastformen #podcast #podcasts #huntingpodcast #trainingpodcast #whitetaildeer #whitetail #whitetaildeerhunting #deerhunter #deerhunting #deer #elkhunt
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  • Hunting Swamps, Rut Stands, & Asio Updates

    Hunting Swamps, Rut Stands, & Asio Updates
    2024/08/09

    Hunting swamps isn't discussed much on podcasts, but if you hunt whitetail in the South or in low-lying areas of the midwest it is can be a huge opportunity for your to nab those crafty, mature bucks.

    Joe Miles is the host of the Mission Whitetail Podcast, the founder of Asio Gear, and one of the best whitetail hunters I know. Talking with him for an hour is like a masterclass in whitetail hunting.

    Joe & I discussed strategy around swamps as well as what you should be doing right now to get your rut stands ready for November. Joe's camo line Asio Gear also has some great new products out this fall in response to customer demand and we talk about those as well. Enjoy the conversation !

    You can listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart Podcasts, and Podbean by searching Do Not Go Quietly w/ Eric Wilson

    You can watch this podast on Spotify, You Tube, & Rumble by searching Do Not Go Quietly w/ Eric Wilson

    You can find Joe on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joemileshunting/ and visit Asio Gear https://asiogear.com/

    You can follow Eric Wilson on Instragram https://www.instagram.com/ericwilsoncoaching/

    Use Code radonotgo30 for 30% of all training programs at Ridgeline Athlete https://www.ridgelineathlete.com/ and follow on Instagram

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    #hunting #elkhunting #bowhunting #muledeerhunting #westernhunting #gohunt #huntingpodcast #hunter #elk #huntinggear #muledeer #bowhunting #bowhunt #bowhunter #montana #huntmontana #hunter #hunt #hunterxhunter #jesus #faith #podcastformen #podcast #podcasts #huntingpodcast #trainingpodcast #whitetaildeer #whitetail

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    56 分
  • Essential Survival Skills w/ Kevin Estela

    Essential Survival Skills w/ Kevin Estela
    2024/07/27

    Kevin describes his father and grandfathers experience escaping to a cave during WW II to avoid the Japanese Imperial Army and how that shaped the arc of his fathers life, and in turn, presented Kevin with the opportunities he has today to educate all of us in essential survival and bushcraft skills. Kevin Estela is a Multi-Media Content Creator. Podcast Host, Blog Writer, Guest Speaker, Film Presenter, and regularly featured Subject Matter Expert in bushcraft skills. He is a Professional Educator and published Writer working for Fieldcraft Survival and the TOA Group. Kevin is the Best-selling Author of "101 Skills You Need To Survive In The Woods." Kevin is the Former Lead Survival Instructor of the Wilderness Learning Center and Estela Wilderness Education. A Modern-day Adventurer/Explorer & Student for life, it was a joy to sit down with Kevin.


    You can watch this episode on You Tube & Rumble on the @donotgoquietlypodcast channel


    You can find Kevin on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/estelawilded


    You can follow Eric Wilson on Instragram https://www.instagram.com/ericwilsoncoaching/


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    #survival #bushcraft #wilderness #hunting #elkhunting #bowhunting #muledeerhunting #westernhunting #gohunt #huntingpodcast #hunter #elk #huntinggear #muledeer #bowhunting #bowhunt #bowhunter #montana #huntmontana #hunter #hunt #hunterxhunter #jesus #faith #podcastformen #podcast #podcasts #huntingpodcast #trainingpodcast

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    59 分
  • Kyle Thompson: Unapologetically Undaunted

    Kyle Thompson: Unapologetically Undaunted
    2024/06/27
    If you are a Christ follower but tired of the milquetoast journey that many churches today are offering, this one is for you. Kyle Thompson is willing to let that arrow fly straight and true. During our conversation Kyle and I discussed many issues that most pastors won’t go near; such as the lack of true masculinity in the Church, supposed “toxic” masculinity in culture, how to defeat pro-abortion arguments, wokeness and cancel culture, more. If you are a father or mother, this episode is especially poignant as we also talked about how to prepare your children for secular messaging and raise them in a way that equips them to walk forward in their faith. We also discussed education and the options you are parents should be considering to help your children avoid the daily indoctrination of our public school systems. Kyle Thompson, Oklahoma native, founded Undaunted.Life in 2017. The mission of Undaunted.Life is equipping men to push back darkness. They do this by providing content that leads men to forge spiritual, mental, and physical resilience. Kyle is also the host of Undaunted.Life: A Man's Podcast, which has reached the top 10 and top 15 on the Apple Podcasts and Spotify charts respectively. You can find Kyle on the following platforms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/undauntedlife/ You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@UndauntedLife Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EvreVICE2BvwAWe4mxPcB You can watch this episode on You Tube & Rumble on the @donotgoquietlypodcast channel You can follow Eric Wilson on Instragram https://www.instagram.com/ericwilsoncoaching/ Use Code radonotgo30 for 30% of all training programs at Ridgeline Athlete https://www.ridgelineathlete.com/ and follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ridgeline_athlete/ Use Code DONOTGO20 for 20% off Asio Gear https://asiogear.com/ or follow them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ #hunting #elkhunting #bowhunting #muledeerhunting #westernhunting #gohunt #huntingpodcast #hunter #elk #huntinggear #muledeer #bowhunting #bowhunt #bowhunter #montana #huntmontana #hunter #hunt #hunterxhunter #jesus #faith #podcastformen #podcast #podcasts #huntingpodcast #trainingpodcast
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    53 分
  • Jack Carr - Red Sky Mourning on the Horizon

    Jack Carr - Red Sky Mourning on the Horizon
    2024/06/07
    Jack & I dive into the new book including a nod to The Hunt for Red October and a long pro-log that kicks off the novel. We discuss artificial intelligence, the autonomous nature of some warfare platfors, quantum computing, passive targeting, hypersonic missiles, and the return of Alice in Red Sky Mourning. Our conversation covered a number of topics including A new character in Red Sky Mourning The truth about technology & Social Media Development of James Reece’s character & how he is similar to all of us Reece’s trek through Siberia in Savage Son Some of Jack’s favorite characters A few of Jacks favorite chapters On the Film side Jack & I dive into Terminal List Adaptation for Amazon How the writers room works Ben Edwards character development Taylor Kitsch Peek Into Dark Wolf Series & Timeline True Believer timeline for Amazon Jack’s Hunting Plans Raising kids in hunting and shooting Finding time away from tech to re-center and focus on family Jack Carr’s 7th novel, Red Sky Mourning, drops June 18, 2024 You can watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/CvlE1zyFSuo?si=kqc1PfN62cutY-DD From a young age, Jack Carr had two dreams: serving his country in uniform as a Navy SEAL and becoming an author. Following twenty years in the SEAL Teams, Jack shifted his sights to publishing and fulfilled his literary objective with the release of his debut novel, The Terminal List. Since then, he has captivated readers worldwide with the gripping tales of James Reece in his New York Times bestselling novels True Believer, Savage Son, The Devil’s Hand, In the Blood, and Only the Dead. The Terminal List was adapted into a thrilling #1 Amazon Prime Video series starring Chris Pratt and has been greenlit for a second season based on Jack’s second novel True Believer (release date TBA). In addition, a prequel origin story series based on the character Ben Edwards titled The Terminal List: Dark Wolf starring Taylor Kitsch is currently in production. You can find Jack on the following platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackcarrusa/ X: https://x.com/JackCarrUSA You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@JackCarrUSA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7eUrbVoYVJF9kJc1GjBBwz?si=d284986b5cbc467f You can follow Eric Wilson on Instragram https://www.instagram.com/ericwilsoncoaching/ Use Code radonotgo30 for 30% of all training programs at Ridgeline Athlete https://www.ridgelineathlete.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ridgeline_athlete/ Use Code DONOTGO20 for 20% off Asio Gear https://asiogear.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ #jackcarr #theterminallist #jamesreece #chrispratt #taylorkitsch #novels #warfare #jackcarrbooks #thrillerbooks #intriguebooks #hunting #bowhunting #whitetailhunt
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    49 分
  • Shawn Melland is Chasing Giants

    Shawn Melland is Chasing Giants
    2024/05/23
    Shawn Melland grabbed the cover of Eastmans’ Bowhunting Journal this past issue and when I heard he was going to be in town for Summer Strong 17 over at Sorinex HQ this week, I convinced him to jump across the lake and join me in the studio. I am often intrigued about the drive that causes folks from small places to make big footprints in the world. Shawn is a man leaving big footprints. From a small town in western North Dakota, where there were more cattle than people, Shawn Melland has become one of the most formidable elk hunters in Montana and on the western landscape. Shawn has arrowed 7 bulls in 8 seasons with an average gross score of just over 375”. We know score isn’t the whole game, but even if you aren’t a “score” guy, you have to be impressed with what Shawn has accomplished in a relatively short amount of time as a bowhunter focused on chasing giant elk. We also have a bonus guest on this episode as . Shawn’s partner in crime, Colton Dombrowki, joined him on the trip so we threw him into the fray as well. The self-titled Bugle Boys were great guests and we had a ripping good time talking elk strategy as well as telling some great stories. Through passion drive, and discipline Shawn has become one of the most accomplished archery elk hunters over the last decade. Shawn is an entrepreneur, father, husband, athlete, & bow hunter. Enjoy the episode You can watch this episode on You Tube & Rumble on the @donotgoquietlypodcast channel You can find Shawn on Instagram below. https://www.instagram.com/shawn.melland/ You can find Shawn & Colton on Instagram below. https://www.instagram.com/officialbugleboys/ You can find Colton on Instagram below https://www.instagram.com/coltdombroski/ You can follow Eric Wilson on Instragram https://www.instagram.com/ericwilsoncoaching/ Use Code radonotgo30 for 30% of all training programs at Ridgeline Athlete https://www.ridgelineathlete.com/ and follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ridgeline_athlete/ Use Code DONOTGO20 for 20% off Asio Gear https://asiogear.com/ or follow them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ #hunting #elkhunting #bowhunting #muledeerhunting #westernhunting #gohunt #huntingpodcast #hunter #elk #huntinggear #muledeer #bowhunting #bowhunt #bowhunter #montana
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  • The Fight to Save the Hunt: Dan Gates w/ C.R.W.M.

    The Fight to Save the Hunt: Dan Gates w/ C.R.W.M.
    2024/05/09
    Dan Gates is the chair of the Colorado Wildlife Council, the face of Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management, C.R.W.M., and is a staunch advocate for the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation model. Dan is fighting daily against groups like PITA and other politically motivated organizations who are targeting our wildlife with activism that damages our wildlife ecosystem as well as our way of life as hunters. You can find Dan & C.R.W.M. on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/c.r.w.m/ and visit their website to DONATE to the cause and help save our way of life as hunters. https://savethehuntcolorado.com/about/ At the close of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries, the early pioneers of today’s sportsmen’s conservation community faced a unique set of challenges. As a result of market hunting, purposeful extirpation, and general exploitation of natural resources, many game species were at historically low population levels throughout much of their historical range. The early champions of today’s conservation ethic, such as President Theodore Roosevelt, George Bird Grinnell, and Gifford Pichot, faced this challenge head on. Through their efforts and those of others, was born the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation which set in place the tenets that define our approach to wildlife conservation to this day. During this period state fish and wildlife agencies were formed, and game laws were implemented to regulate harvest. Additionally, we saw the birth of the “user-pays, public benefit” American System of Conservation Funding through which sportsmen and women provide long-term and sustainable funding for the agencies tasked with managing the vast majority of our nation’s game species. Complementary efforts effectively shut down market hunting, established what is today the Fish and Wildlife Service, and set aside public lands to be conserved. As a result of the laudable work of these early conservationists, sportsmen and women in the later 20th century were able to experience the “golden age” of hunting. Popular game species returned to at or near historic highs, hunting was a vibrant part of our culture throughout much of the nation, and state fish and wildlife agencies were well funded, held in high regard, and effectively carried out their missions of scientific management of game species. You can watch this episode on You Tube & Rumble on the @donotgoquietlypodcast channel You can follow Eric Wilson on Instragram https://www.instagram.com/ericwilsoncoaching/
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