This is the second year I’ve joined some buddies for the first week of the year to chase Coues in the backcountry right in the peak of the rut. There were bucks everywhere, stalks every day, arrows flew, and meat came out of the backcountry with us. There was also the accidental shooting of the “wrong” deer who was one of two with a very distinct antler situation. Too many bucks to keep track of is exactly the problem you want to have out there, and it’s what this area seems to deliver every year. GOHUNT is the only resource I trust for draw odds, e-scouting and maps, and they’re my go-to gear ..read more

This year my wife and oldest son drew pretty great rifle Coues deer tags in the Arizona desert, and for a number of reasons my wife ended up not going. So, me and my two sons (ages 13 & 10) set out for a 3-day boys trip to try and get my oldest a shot at a buck. The weather was cold, the hikes were long, and the bucks were in short supply. At the end of the day, though, we had a great time hanging out together in the wild. We pushed ourselves, saw some great country, and made memories that will last a lifetime. This episode is all about that experience, and some pretty poignant thoughts ab ..read more

This is honestly one of the coolest stories I’ve been able to share on this podcast! Today I’m joined by Caleb Brewer, a double amputee Army Special Forces Vet, who was given an Arizona Bighorn Sheep tag at the last minute. Also on the line are the two Ryans - Ryan Gentry and Ryan Smith - two active duty Air Force guys who jumped in to help with Caleb’s hunt. This tag was in rugged and remote country, so they knew they’d face some challenges getting Caleb around in there. But, the way the hunt came together and the story unfolded was absolutely amazing! More than that, the camaraderie between ..read more

Today I’m joined by Garrison Sexson who hails from the Bay Area of California. He cut his teeth chasing mulies and blacktail deer in his home state, but an injury forced him to replan his fall and he found himself heading with a buddy to Arizona to chase the legendary and elusive Coues Deer for the first time. They put in the work, got on deer every day, and ultimately found success. In fact, his buddy was able to harvest his first deer ever, and it just happened to be a Coues. It’s a great story that I’m sure you’ll enjoy! If you want to connect with Garrison, you can hit him up on Instagram ..read more

Once again I’m joined by my good friend, Josh Kirchner from Dialed-In-Hunter, as he shares two incredible stories from his fall mule deer adventures. One was an Idaho rifle hunt and the other was high country archery, but the similarities and incredible success in these two hunts is mind-boggling. To see the films of both of these hunts, head over to Josh’s YouTube Channel, and go pick up a copy of his book, Becoming a Backpack Hunter, if you’ve ever considered diving into the backcountry hunting world. GOHUNT is the only resource I trust for draw odds, e-scouting and maps, and they’re my go-t ..read more

This is a very special episode for me because I’m joined by my oldest son to tell the story of his first ever harvest. Hendric finally drew the AZ Youth Rifle Cow Elk tag, and that meant we were heading to my favorite elk spot…the exact area where I harvested my first bull. In just two days we had a several really cool encounters, the bulls were still bugling, and he finally connected on the morning of day 2. I’m still beaming with pride over this one, and it’s a hunting memory I’ll cherish forever. I was also fortunate enough to capture the adventure on film, so if you’d like to watch the hun ..read more

This year I didn’t have an archery elk hunt in my fall calendar, and I just couldn’t stand it! So, at the last minute, I decided to make a quick trip up to Utah to try and chase some elk on a quick solo backcountry hunt. From the minute I left the pavement, things started to go wrong, and they only got worse as the trip went on. It definitely became one of the sketchiest solo backcountry experiences I’ve ever had, and at the end of the day I was just thankful to get back home safely. Follow along on my cautionary tale of woe and hopefully pick up some tips to keep you from meeting a similar fa ..read more

This is the story of my first-ever antelope hunt in my home state of Arizona. Lots of bad luck and obstacles to overcome, but finally on day 5 of the hunt, a gorgeous buck came within range. It’s a great story of overcoming adversity, refusing to quit when things aren’t going right, and dealing with the pain of a shot not unfolding the way you want it to. I also got terrific footage of this hunt and the film will be coming out soon, so make sure you’re subscribed to the Late to the Game Outdoors YouTube channel to see it when it comes out. goHUNT is the only resource I trust for draw odds, e-s ..read more

Today was I able to have Bob Baldwin and Jay Ledbetter back on the podcast. They’re the authors of the book Proper Care and Feeding of a Huntin’ Buddy. Bob and Jay are absolute riots, and I was so happy to have them back on the show. What I missed in the first episode was the story that started it all - their mishap-filled Colorado elk hunt that sparked the idea that they should share their hilarious hunting stories with the world by writing this book. Check out their book at the link above, or go connect with them at bobnjay.com or on their Facebook page. goHUNT is the only resource I trust f ..read more

Today I’m joined by Matt Chambers from Mississippi with a CRAZY story about whitetail hunting and his blood trailing dogs! Matt reached out with a quick synopsis of the story and a video clip that I absolutely couldn’t believe…I knew I had to have him on. What follows is one of the most astounding hunting stories I’ve ever heard of. To catch up with Matt and see the clip of the world’s greatest hunting dog, give him a follow on Instagram @mattcham08 goHUNT is the only resource I trust for draw odds, e-scouting and maps, and they’re my go-to gear shop as well. Head over to goHUNT to join as an ..read more