The HuntLeague Podcast

Meet the 2022 Outdoorsman of the Year Finalists

The Outdoorsman of the Year is the highest honor awarded within the HuntLeague community.  This award is meant to celebrate the incredible stories and accomplishments of hunters that had what we like to call a "Banner Year".  
Our judges panel is made up of 5 members; last years winner plus representatives from Vortex Optics, Bear Hunting Magazine, Remington, and MTNTOUGH Fitness.  The judges have narrowed the field down to the top three finalists.  Listen in as Josh, Cody, and Ray share some of the adversity, ethical dilemmas, and highlights from their 2022 season.  
Mark your calendars:  On Saturday, February 11th at 12pm ET / 9am PT HuntLeague will host a live virtual on Facebook and YouTube.  We will be announcing several league winners, awarding over $10K in prizes, introducing new leagues and sponsors for 2023, and offering a giveaway to everyone that tunes in to the live broadcast!

Weston Paul from MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab - Plus New HuntLeague Feature

Weston Paul joins the HuntLeague podcast and shares about MTNTOUGH, a fitness lab designed specifically for the needs of backcountry hunters.  Download the MTNTOUGH app today and HuntLeague members receive a 30 day free trial using the code "hl30".
Since 2016, MTNTOUGH has continued to innovate and adapt their programs to meet the needs of hunters, military, and first responders. They offer programs for beginners to advanced, with or without equipment.  For backcountry western hunters they have heavy pack programs paired with preseason, in season, and post season training. 
MTNTOUGH loves what they see developing inside the HuntLeague community and have jumped in as a sponsor in several leagues including the Outdoorsman of the Year and the Western Hunter.  In this episode, we announce a new daily challenge feature coming to the HuntLeague app that tracks the number of days you Invest, Train, and Shoot. 
Look for this new feature as well as the new MTNTOUGH league which will run during the month of January.  One HuntLeague member will be named the MTNTOUGH'er of the month based on their completion of the daily challenges.  
Learn more at www.mtntough.com or follow @mtntough_fitness on Instagram.

Wade Carter AKA ”PrepZero” and the A Story

Listen in as Wade Carter tells Part A of his archery elk hunt with Taylor Hix.  After burning a few points to hunt a new unit, you can count on "PrepZero" not to scout, train, or shoot his bow before stepping in the elk woods.  Learn from some of his early mistakes and start building your game plan now for success.
In this episode, Wade dives into pushing through pain, communication and executing a game plan, to the beauty of being fully present in the moment.  Wade and Taylor got into more elk this year than all of their previous seasons combined.  Both Part A & B are filled with great stories from their encounters with elk.  
In Part B, we highlighted their use of Llamas which was a game changer.  Let's point out a few other pieces of gear though they used to find success that you have an opportunity to win in our 2022 Outdoorsman of the Year, The On Point Experience, and the Western Hunter leagues.  Wade and Taylor have both spent a lot of time and money researching their gear for backcountry hunts.  It's no surprise they both selected Vortex Optics and EXO Mountain Packs to see farther and to carry heavy loads.  Wade opted to roll with First Light (On Point Experience) and loved their layering system.  Taylor for the last several seasons has been rocking Skre Gear (The Western Hunter) and he can't say enough good things about both their products and customer care.  
Check out our leagues and list of incredible sponsors inside the HuntLeague mobile app.  Log and share your hunting story for a shot at winning a league title and great gear package from the outdoor industries best including Vortex, EXO, Skre Gear, First Lite, Remington, Velvet Antler Technologies, HUXWRX, Work Sharp, Argali, Western Fly Covers, Aziak Equipment, HuntScore, Hunt Fanatic, Born & Raised Outdoors, IcoTEC, Arken Optics, and more.  

3 Roosevelt Bulls in 36 Hours - Cody Paratore

Cody Paratore shares his 2022 archery elk season where they went 3 for 3 on the Oregon coast.  Cody joined the HuntLeague community in March and started strong with his spring turkey season.  Now just a few months later, he is sitting in a great position to make a run at the 2022 HuntLeague Outdoorsman of the Year title. 
As a responsible husband and father, Cody set out to be as efficient as possible with his time in the field.  He spent the off season studying maps, listening to podcasts, taking courses, and training his body for success.  This hard work paid off with full freezers, special family memories, and a happy supportive wife.
Search "Cody.P" on the community page to pull up Cody's posts and stories from this year.  You can also tap his profile photo inside the app to FOLLOW his account which will send you a notification when he completes a hunt or posts to the community page in the future. 

Taylor Hix: 2022 Archery Elk Hunt, Part B

Taylor Hix is a passionate elk hunter that continues to learn and adapt in order to find success.  He walks through his early days of hunting elk from tree stands to his recent success 10 miles deep in the Colorado backcountry.  
After an 11 day hunt, with feet bruised and battered, Taylor sets out to fill his tag with only 4 days left in the season.  This podcast is about perseverance, adjusting strategies, teamwork, finishing in the red zone, ethics, llamas, and the long journey that to success.
This is the B-Story.  Taylor and Wade Carter will soon join the HuntLeague podcast to tell us about the first 11 days of their epic season.

Caribou Hunting in Alaska: HELL, It’s Just Five Miles with Raymond & Danyole Behrens

Caribou hunting in Alaska is a bucket list hunt for many.  But what actually goes into the hunt and how do you prepare for it?  Listen in as father/son Ray & Danyole head to the Arctic Circle for a caribou adventure that turns into a struggle to survive.  
Ray and Danyole are members of the HuntLeague community and it was inspiring to sit down and learn from their experience.  One of the things I love about the HuntLeague app and community is the ability to log and share stories that inspire others to dream bigger and chase their next adventure.  

Meet Will Bowmen from Archery School of the Rockies

Will Bowmen is a teacher and constant student when it comes to archery.  He is one of the best string builders around and one of the owners of Archery School of the Rockies in Colorado Springs, CO.  
Before you buy your next bow find out what Will means when he says "there is a bow for every hand."  Don't buy into the hype, find a bow that you enjoy shooting because ultimately that is what will make you a more accurate archer.  
If you live in Colorado, be sure to stop by Archery School of the Rockies.  If you are in need of new bow strings, reach out to Will and check out bowmansbowstrings.com.

Masterclass Session with Tucker Schmidt

Tucker Schmidt is a new hunter that recently joined the HuntLeague community.  He works with Vortex Optics and has been involved in shooting sports for over a decade.  This podcast was recorded more as a vodcast intro to the HuntLeague app.  It walks you through many of the things you need to know after creating your account.  Learn about adding past experience, starting an activity, posting to the community page, adding events, understanding the leaderboard & rank, leagues, and more.
See what sets HuntLeague apart from all of the other hunting apps. Take a deep dive with us as we explore some of these key features.