The HuntLeague Podcast

Join HuntLeague as we sit down with Joshua Katanik, a finalist now in back to back seasons competing for the 2024 HuntLeague Outdoorsman of the Year title, the most prestigious honor in the HuntLeague community.
In this podcast episode, Joshua shares his story from 2024. He is a machine checking the daily challenge boxes, working full time while volunteering at the local fire department, a husband & new father, and still found time to hunt elk, deer, moose, bear, turkey, pheasant, wolves and more in 2024.
You will quickly find that the HuntLeague Outdoorsman of the Year honor is about far more than just chasing success or flexing with trophy photos. It requires dedication and commitment along with real conservation efforts and a desire to see others succeed. Discover what it truly means to earn this elite recognition and gain insight into the mindset of a top outdoorsman.
Don’t miss this inspiring conversation with one of hunting’s finest! 🎯 Subscribe to hear the stories of our other finalists, Brandon Anderson from Oregon and Rich Mayes from California.

Join HuntLeague as we sit down with Brandon Anderson, a finalist for the 2024 HuntLeague Outdoorsman of the Year, the most prestigious honor awarded inside the HuntLeague community. In this exclusive podcast episode, Brandon shares his story from 2024. You will see his passion for hunting along with his dedication to logging hunts, scouts, and daily challenges inside the HuntLeague app.
You will quickly find that the HuntLeague Outdoorsman of the Year honor is about far more than just chasing success or flexing with trophy photos. It requires dedication and commitment along with real conservation efforts and a desire to see others succeed.
Discover what it truly means to earn this elite recognition and gain insight into the mindset of a top outdoorsman. Brandon's dedication to his craft along with his conservation efforts and community involvement have shaped his journey and propelled him into a position to receive one of huntings highest honors.
Don’t miss this inspiring conversation with one of hunting’s finest!
🎯 Subscribe to hear our upcoming stories from our other finalists; Rich Mayes from California and Joshua Katanik from Idaho.

Lucas Paugh is a professional guide and outfitter and the legend behind Hogue Hunting's new knife lineup specifically designed for hunters.  
 
Lucas lives in California where he has incredible year round hunting opportunities.  He has hunted multiple continents and works as a Huntin' Fool advisor connecting hunters with dream hunts around the world.  
 
We talk elk hunting and calling strategies along with product testing and building some of the best hunting knives ever built.  Check out the Hogue Hunting lineup at www.hoguehunting.com.  
 
Watch this podcast on YouTube
Part 1:  https://youtu.be/RMOkCxNr-WY
Part 2:  https://youtu.be/HKcoUriDttw 

In this podcast, Jared sits down with Cody Manzi, the 2023 Gobbler King. Cody had another phenomenal season in 2024. On opening day in Oregon, he and his wife were able to get their first double with a baby in the blind! Not only was it a double but Cody harvested a super rare color phase bird.
We share stories and talk gear: pistol grip shotguns, red dots, Canebrake Calls, and Remington's TSS ammo. Cody's passion is contagious and he continues to learn and build upon his past success.
The HuntLeague app was built to capture the story of a hunt. Good stories are meant to be shared. Join the HuntLeague community and share your story for your shot at league titles and incredible prize packages.
Special Thanks to our Spring Turkey League Partners:
EAA  -  Burris Optics  -  Remington  -  ALPS OutdoorZ  -  Canebrake Call Co.

Brandon Anderson "Brandon338" joins the HuntLeague Podcast and shares his expertise on Long Range Hunting.
In the first few minutes you get a glimpse into Brandon's long range hunting resume as we touch on several stories from just 2023. He was there to help his fiance take her longest shot ever harvesting a deer at 786yds only to beat it a month later with an elk at 998yds! We talk through a few of the scenarios he faced last season including taking an off hand shot at 457yds harvesting a beautiful California blacktail buck that played a part in Brandon winning the 2023 HuntLeague Deer of the Year title.
Brandon has participated in the long shooting world for over 15 years. He has practiced and honed his skills over the years while technological advancements in scopes, bullet and caliber choices, ballistic apps, and rangefinders have all made long range hunting more accessible. He shares some of the calibers he is using now for long range hunting (and it's not one of the new PRC rounds) as well as some of the custom components that he uses to build out his rifles.
Jump in the HuntLeague app, share your stories from the field and compete alongside hunters like Brandon Anderson inside our leagues for titles and incredible prize packages. Brandon currently holds the Deer of the Year title but is a fierce competitor in the Apex Predator, The Western Hunter, Chasing Roosevelts, and The Outdoorsman of the Year leagues.

Join us for this exclusive Turkey Calls & Tactics episode with Matt Mays, the mastermind behind Canebrake Call Company in South Carolina. With a passion for crafting custom turkey calls, Matt specializes in slate, glass, and diaphragm calls, each meticulously designed to produce lifelike turkey sounds that drive gobblers wild.
Discover the unique qualities of slate, glass, and diaphragm calls, and learn how to choose the right call for you. From the subtle nuances of friction calls to the versatility of diaphragm calls, Matt provides expert advice to help you make the most out of your spring turkey hunt.
But it's not just about the calls – Matt shares his wealth of knowledge on turkey behavior, hunting tactics, and fieldcraft honed over years of experience in the woods. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or new to the sport, this episode offers valuable insights to enhance your skills and increase your success in the field.
Join the Spring Turkey league inside the HuntLeague for your shot at the Gobbler King title and prize package from EAA, Remington, ALPS OutdoorZ, Burris Optics, and Canebrake Call Company.
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https://alpsoutdoorz.com/alps-outdoorz-impact-vest-pro.html
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Download the HuntLeague App & Create Your Account: https://onelink.to/6ftnv6
 

Brian Austin joins the HuntLeague Podcast. Brian is the founder of Beast Mode Archery Challenge (BMAC) where archery, fitness, and bowhunting intersect. Brian has combined his life long passion for bowhunting with over 20 years of fitness training and coaching to create some of the most dynamic archery events in the country.
Beast Mode Archery Challenge (BMAC) hosts the Quiver Shiver, Endurance, King of the Mound/Hill, and the BMAC Games. These events will challenge your physical and mental preparation while keeping you laser focused on making every shot count. Head over to www.beastmodearcherychallenge.com and take a look at the upcoming events.  There is no better way to test your training and equipment before your next backcountry adventure.
With HuntLeague members spread out around the country the BMAC events offer a great opportunity for our community to get together and compete. We look forward to seeing many of you at the BMAC Games!

Wally King is no stranger to league finals at this point.  In 2023 he was nominated as a finalists in the Western Hunter, Sweet September, and now for the Outdoorsman of the Year title.  Although the crown has been elusive he has proven himself inside the HuntLeague community as a trusted voice and leader.
Wally is known as "ocdhunter" in the app.  He is a planner, methodical, and a constant student of the game whether that be reading, listening to podcasts, e-scouting, drumming up new recipes with parts of the animal most hunters leave in the field, or picking up a new method of take.  Wally found success this year in the field harvesting his first cow elk with a bow but he would say the highlight of his season was being with his son when he harvested his first pronghorn.  
The HuntLeague app is built around capturing and sharing the story of your hunt.  Our leagues are not traditional hunting contests where the winner is selected by the size or number of animals harvested.  Our leagues are story based and take into account all the work that goes into a season from training days at the gym to preseason scouting trips. 
We invite you to download the HuntLeague app and join our growing community.  Share you story and you may find yourself in the running for next year's Outdoorsman of the Year!