The HuntLeague Podcast

Nick Blough from Vortex Optics

You will love this podcast with Nick Blough from Vortex Optics!  Nick is a former Navy SEAL sniper and instructor that has quickly taken the skills he learned in the military and applied it to hunting.  
Nick was one of five judges that helped select HuntLeague's 2021 Outdoorsman of the Year.  This year, he will be joining the winner of The On Point Experience league along with Garrett Weaver, Kolby Moorehead, and Jared Newman on a once in a lifetime Oregon bear hunt.  Before the hunt, the winner will spend time with Nick getting their new rifle and Vortex scope zeroed and ready for the hunt.  The first day of the On Point Experience will include instruction on long range shooting from the guy that spent three years training our Navy SEAL snipers!
Be sure to download the HuntLeague app and get familiar with it before your season begins.  Start logging, learning, and sharing your hunting experiences as you compete for incredible prize packages in leagues.  

Velvet Antler Technologies

Meet Darrell Gogert (The Mad Scientist) and AJ Pozzuoli from Velvet Antler Technologies.  A company built out of necessity; creating products that meet the specific needs of hunters.  In this episode, we dive into their original VelvaLok product which cures the velvet on any horned animal whether that be a deer, elk, moose, or caribou.  Although V.A.T. has only been selling products since 2019, Darrell has been tinkering and perfecting his formulas for over 20 years.  Velvet Antler Technologies has you covered whether you are looking for a solution to preserve velvet, protect a cape, remove blood from hair or clothing, whiten a skull, clean an existing mount, or haul a head out without damaging it before you take it to the taxidermist.
 
Look for Velvet Antler Technologies products in some of the leagues in the app.  They have solutions that meet the needs of hunters from coast to coast and around the world.  To learn more, go to www.velvetantlertechnologies.com.  
 
 

Meet Chasin Tailz Outdoorz, Josh Dishman

In this episode Jared sits down with Josh Dishman of Chasin Tailz Outdoorz, one of the most successful blacktail hunters alive today.  Josh started his hunting career in diapers before taking his first blacktail at the age of 9.  Now at 41 years old, he has personally harvested 32 blacktail deer in consecutive years.  That is certainly impressive but his passion for mentoring and helping other hunters find success is what makes him legendary.  In the past two seasons alone, Josh has helped lead 25 successful blacktail hunts (he is not a guide/outfitter).  You will have a hard time finding someone as passionate as Josh when it comes to blacktail hunting.  There is hardly a day that goes by where he is not in the field running cameras, glassing, hiking, or scouting.  
To follow Josh's season, tap the Chasin Tailz Outdoorz profile on the leaderboard or community page and hit the FOLLOW button.  
For your shot at winning a once in a lifetime filmed bear hunt in Oregon next fall, join the On Point Experience.  This league is hosted by Garrett Weaver, Bear Hunting Magazine, and Vortex Optics.  It includes an amazing prize package brought to you by Exo Mountain Gear, First Lite, Work Sharp, AXIL, Western Fly Covers, Pyro Putty, Velvet Antler Technologies, and more.  
 

Tom Diesing: Elk Tactics, Sheep Hunting, and Mile High Note Game Calls

Meet elk calling champion Tom Diesing, owner of Mile High Note Game Calls.  Tom is a Colorado resident with nearly 40 years of elk hunting experience and success.  In the mid 80's, Tom spent time with the legendary Wayne Carlton learning elk hunting and calling strategies.  He started participating in World Elk Calling competitions in the early 1990's and has been a part of that scene since the beginning competing annually with folks like Corey Jacobsen and Michael Batease. 
In this episode we discuss Mile High Note Game Calls, elk tactics, adjusting strategies with age and experience, and Tom's 2021 big horn sheep hunt.  Tom is an elk calling guru selling some of today's most consistent and affordable calls.  Head over to www.milehighnotegamecalls.com and check out the Patriot line of calls, their elk call bundles, or to schedule a one on one lesson with Tom.  
Mile High Note Game Calls is a sponsor of the 2022-23 Western Hunter league along with Vortex Optics, Skre Gear, Klymit, Work Sharp Sharpeners, Western Fly Covers, Infuze Hydration, and others.  Download the HuntLeague app and join the Western Hunter league; learn from others, share your story, and connect with other passionate hunters pursuing game across the West.  

Meet the 2021 Lioness of the Year; Kayce Holmgren

Kayce was willing to record this podcast while out in the field on the last day of her spring bear hunt!  At 22 years old, she is lethal with a bow, rifle or shotgun and ready to chase everything from small game to deer, elk and bear.  Kayce recently left a promising welding career in pursuit of building her own taxidermy business in the Oakridge/Eugene Oregon area.  This lioness shows no fear of hunting solo nor getting her hands dirty as she embraces every part of the field to table experience. 
Not only is Kayce the first female to be awarded with the Lioness title in our Outdoorsman of the Year league but she is the first female guest on the HuntLeague Podcast.  Thank you Kayce for sharing your stories and passion as you pave the way for others to follow.  

Meet ”JakeMay13”

Jake recently downloaded that HuntLeague app after hearing about it on the Born and Raised Audio Experience.  After just a few weeks he finds himself sitting on top of the leaderboard for 2022 with HuntLeague members wondering who is this "JakeMay13".  So listen in as we introduce you to Jake, a passionate outdoorsman from Minnesota that has already found turkey hunting success across multiple states.  Meet one of our early contenders for the 2022 HuntLeague Outdoorsman of the Year.
The HuntLeague mobile app is available now in the App Store.  Download today and join our growing community!

Find Your Western Hunt Experience: 1on1 with Matt Habiger of HuntScore

Planning to hunt the West but not sure what state or unit to select?  HuntScore simplifies the complex process and helps you find the experience you are chasing.  In this episode, we sit down with Matt Habiger of HuntScore as he explains the methodology behind this incredible hunt planning tool.  Whether you are looking to fill your freezer, find an OTC unit, hunt a new state, get away from pressure, challenge yourself in unforgiving terrain, or find a unit with ample public access; HuntScore will help you hunt smarter.
With application season in full swing, there is no better time to explore what HuntScore has to offer.  With a month to month pricing plan at just $10, HuntScore is the most economical premium western hunt planning tool.  The annual membership fee is only $50 which comes with application reminders ensuring you never miss a deadline.

HuntLeague & On Point with Garrett Weaver co-host Crayson McBride

Jared Newman and Garrett Weaver co-host this episode with Crayson McBride, recently crowned the HuntLeague 2021 Outdoorsman of the Year.  We take a deeper into the live event and emotions felt leading up to the judges announcement.  We each share our experiences within the HuntLeague community and the positive support, friendships, and culture that is emerging.  Tune in to hear the hunts planned for 2022 and follow those adventures in the HuntLeague app as they unfold this year.  
 
The HuntLeague mobile app is available now in the App Store.  Download today and join our growing community!