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The toughest hunters in the US might be the western upland bird hunters like Matt Hardinge who chase chukar and Himalayan Snowcock through the same cliffs occupied by bighorn sheep and mountain goats. But when compared to the sheep and goat hunters, the chukar guys are doing it day after day for a season that lasts for months. Here’s a glimpse into that world and a progress update on my bug bite rifle project.

You asked, I answered.

Local rifle company Seekins Precision has established itself as a premium rifle company based on customer care. They got my attention after they honored their warranty by replacing a rifle that had burned up in a house fire. Recorded at their manufacturing facility in Lewiston, Idaho— this episode discusses military leadership, product innovation, long range shooting, high pressure shooting, and a major announcement from Seekins at the end of the episode. Enjoy!

How do animals know what to eat? This is the fundamental question that Fred Provenza studied for decades and wrote a book about that should be read by everyone who eats food. His work is simultaneously that of rigorous natural science, and of deep person introspection. The greater question is maybe this: do you naturally know what foods you need? And if not, why? And here’s the curve— you can do something about it.

Fav favorite, Greg Jones is back to talk about horses that love to buck, lions that are impossible to catch, and the wolf that evaded him while continuing to kill livestock for years. Enjoy

This episode is a must listen for all bow hunters.

If you didn’t know there was a July bear season in Idaho, that’s the first of many things you’ll learn in this episode. Ben Vidal from Mammoth Outfitters is a mountain man. He makes his living in the woods with his dogs hunting bears, cougars, bobcats and wolves. This isn’t the type of houndsman you might be imagining. Ben will take off on foot with his dogs and spend multiple days just getting to an area to hunt. Hunting with him feels like stepping back in history, and so does this conversa...

Madi Woodward and her Dad Matt Andresen are a case study in epigenetics. Is high end shooting skill learned or is it in our genes? Matt is a law enforcement shooting instructor and Madi works in the bullet industry and has become one of the top female precision rifle shooters in the country. They’ve hunted together Madi’s whole life and this season they are preparing for what will be the hunt of her Dad’s life, a coveted bighorn sheep tag, drawn honestly in the lottery. We talk family, huntin...

Shove the marketing aside. This is a discussion with Leland Brown, a scientist who has been conducting a study on which projectiles provide the quickest kills. The results changed my mind about which ammunition I select to hunt with.

I flew to Montana to spend time with Gregg Farrell from Tactacam to talk about how professionals employ trail cameras, elite tactics for whitetail and elk hunting, and the ethics of trail camera technology. Hang in there for a deep discussion on the new Reveal 4.0 that is launching today.

Bob Bennett just turned 103. He is one of the last living veterans of WWII. He’s still driving a pickup around the mountains of eastern Oregon. Here’s a bit of his story. Incredible guy.

Austin Smith is a USMC veteran and is an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. He is the natural and cultural resources manager of the 640,000 acre Warm Springs Indian Reservation. In this episode we talk about tribal warrior culture and history, the treaty hunting rights of tribal members, and the natural resources and wildlife management strategies and challenges on and off the reservation. I learned a lot during this fascinating conversation— you’ve never heard a podc...

It’s 3:30 in the morning, you clamber out of your bedroll, pull on cold cowboy boots and amble over to the chuck wagon where whisps of steam curl off biscuits in a Dutch oven. You wash it down with a cup of coffee then saddle your horse and ride out with the rest of the cowboys in the dark— three or four hours later as the sun crests the ridge you find the cattle, gather them up, sort off the calves and start branding. But this isn’t the 1800’s, it’s right now. That’s the type of cowboying Ma...

This episode is recorded with Ramzy Hattar, a first generation American who has become a successful entrepreneur across multiple industries, states and countries. His next venture is creating a spearfishing charter in Mexico, which is where I travelled to record this episode. Ramzy has lived 10 lifetimes already and his sense of adventure and determinism have become a great source of inspiration for me.

The lottery systems that hunters have been forced into participating in are complex and difficult to understand. The question I ask is whether we should buy into the hype or not. Here to offer a different perspective is JR Dabey from HuntSource. Enjoy!

While sailing back to land at the end of a two week spearfishing expedition, Tony Dooley and I sat down to record this episode detailing the strange and wonderful experience we’d just had in this incredible country. Tony absolutely roasts me in this one too, so hang in there for that.

Juan grew up in Venezuela and after the political turmoil in his country where he was held at gunpoint multiple times he left and has since taken up work running an old steel sailboat for expeditions of many kinds around Central America. In this episode we discuss the science that’s being conducted on the reef through his boat, sailing stories, and what it means to live on the sea. Check out more of what he does by searching gents de mar.

This episode was previously uploaded in an incomplete format which is my fault and you have my apologies. It’s a good episode and worth the full listen if you are interested in the logistics and planning considerations of doing an out of state hunt. In particular we are talking about an Alaskan moose hunt but the lessons can be applied in many places.

Nate Illingsworth is a breath of fresh air. He seriously enjoys hunting but doesn’t take himself seriously. Thanks to a sedentary lifestyle and close proximity to a Buckeyes Nate found himself on the scary side of 300lbs. Now he runs marathons and is prepping for his first full Ironman. We talk about the reality of fitness for backcountry hunting and you don’t want to miss the story of his absolutely chaotic debacle of a failed elk hunt.

The two most successful wildlife conservation models in the world are the North American and African models, both of which rely upon hunting. However, hunting North America is increasing in cost and is more and more reliant upon lottery systems with many hunts requiring decades of applications to get the state’s permission to hunt. Cliff Gray is a professional hunter and guide with a lifetime of hunting experience and recently returned from his first trip to Africa. This is the most honest an...

Planing an out of state hunt can be really intimidating. My buddy Brian Trainor from Rucklist is headed to Alaska this fall for a moose hunt and we talk about the planning process and all the logistics that go into a hunt like this. What happens when transportation breaks down? How do you get meat back from Alaska? What are some gear considerations? It’s also just a good conversation. Enjoy and get outside.

My friend Buck worked as a sniper in the National guard and the USMC. He’s now considered by many to be the nation’s foremost expert of rifle optics. From some good stories to advice on optics that any shooter can benefit from, this episode, recorded live on a wilderness hunt, is built just for you. Enjoy the beginning of my 7th year of bringing you a new podcast every week.

You asked the questions, and I answered them. For those who enjoy the diversity of subjects in this podcast, which I assume is most of you— this is the rapid fire version of that. Don’t forget to get outside and enjoy yourselves.

Rawley Bigsby legally killed a wolf who was attacking his cattle in eastern Oregon. He’s a rancher and family man who is running for county commissioner to serve his community. We get into the politics of wolves, grizzlies, timber and the natural resource issues that rural Oregonians care about. This is your chance to get to know Rawley. Enjoy the episode.

Spring turkey hunting in the West is a completely different game than the hardwoods and farm country most hunters are used to. Big country, low bird density, steep terrain, wind, and pressure all change how you locate, call, and kill gobblers. In this episode of the 6 Ranch Podcast, we break down real-world tactics for hunting Merriam’s and Rio Grande turkeys in mountainous terrain—from first light locating to closing the deal on wary birds that have seen it all. We cover: How to find t...

How does a bill navigate the state senate and house in Oregon? Does the Governor veto bills out of spite? What issues are facing wildlife and agriculture in Oregon? These are some of the questions we answer in this week’s episode with my dad as he just got home from his second legislative session as an Oregon State Senator.

The head guide at Avon Valley Safaris is none other than the legendary Kate Bryant. Kate guides stone sheep and moose in Canada during fall in the northern hemisphere and heads back to New Zealand to guide red deer, fallow, and sheep during their fall as well. I had such a good time hunting with her that I couldn’t help but sit down with her and Darren to talk about the unique challenges of guiding in New Zealand and internationally. This episode is really a behind the scenes look at what it ...

I travelled 8,277 to make this podcast episode and to join Avon Valley on an adventure. I’m down here hosting a trip where the guests and myself have been hunting red stag, fallow deer, spearfishing and having an absolutely amazing time. In this episode we talk about how to hunt New Zealand and a bit of what to expect. Darren is a fantastic human being and we recorded this episode on his boat after a day of fishing and spearfishing following some hunting at the beginning of the trip. Stay tun...

My 93 year old grandma, who now has five great great grandchildren, is back to talk about writing, gardening, hunting and life. There’s a 0% chance this episode doesn’t warm your heart and put a smile on your face.

Chris Wittman, one of the founders of Captains for Clean Waters joins the show this week to talk about how they are fighting for free speech in Florida to stop a bill that would make it so that someone who calls out agricultural pollution could be sued without the opportunity of recompense. We talk about that, tarpon fishing, and the greater mission of Captains for Clean Waters. We need your help on this one, not just to listen, but for you to learn how a couple minutes of your efforts ...

Brent Oliver was partially decapitated by a cable strung between two trees while riding his dirt bike. After someone passing by did CPR on him for two hours. He was without oxygen for over twenty minutes and died. And came back. His story of recovery from a quadriplegic to having a thriving career, a family, and becoming an elite off-road driver is among the most powerful narratives I’ve ever heard. He is an example of unrelenting courage and determination. You’ll never hear another story lik...

Rounded to a whole number the percentage of hunters who are successful with their cougar tags in Oregon is 0. Joe Lewis his cougar tags 9 out of the last ten years. He is in the elite minority of people who have cracked the code on cougar hunting without dogs, and this week’s episode we talk about how it’s been done in the past and how his tactics have evolved. You aren’t going to want to miss this one. If you are enjoying the show leave us a review. Check out more from Joe’s website whe...

Bill Ables is back talk about backcountry flying, chukar hunting and stories from his game warden days which he retired from 25 years ago.

The language of hunting matters. Policies that affect hunting, hunters and wildlife require the buy in of people who don’t hunt. This is a discussion between myself, Robbie Kroger from the Origins Foundation and Charles Whitwam from Howl For Wildlife. You will not find two people more dedicated to defending wildlife or hunting than these two men. Enjoy the conversation.

You worked your tail off to bring that meat home from your hunt, don’t mess it up. On this episode Adele Nash, who is a classically trained chef sits down to talk about the ways you can prepare, cook and present your harvested game in some ways that will honor that animal and impress the friends and family you are serving the meal to. And it’s way easier than you might think. Adele works as a private chef for families on vacation, at events, and at hunting camps/ and lodges. Enjoy!

Justin Russel is back to discuss the results of a study he helped conduct where he captured mountain lions, applied gps collars, and then would go back and find each of the cougar’s kill sites to see what they were preying on. The results are fascinating and made even more interesting when wolves showed up in the region. Consider this episode a blueprint to understanding what and where cougars are hunting throughout the year.

Justin Russel was a scout sniper in the Marine Corps with multiple combat deployments and is now an accomplished big game hunter. We talk about his path into becoming a sniper and what skills from that job have helped him be successful as a hunter.

From rural Maine to the Ok Theatre. Run in for some good old fashioned story telling from musician, theatre owner and home builder, Mt Darrell Brann.

Fellow guides Chad Dotson and Kevin Harlander recap their hunting and guiding seasons and we talk through the changes to the new deer hunting regulations and unit boundaries in Oregon. Oregon deer huntingOregon hunting regulationsOregon deer unit changes2025–2026 Oregon deer seasonOregon controlled huntsOregon hunting units explainedMule deer hunting OregonWhitetail hunting OregonOregon deer tag changesODFW deer regulationsOregon hunting season recapProfessional hunting guidesWestern hu...

Amy got bucked off a horse and broke her neck. She refused surgery, healed through exercise and visualization, then left the high desert of Oregon to college. She was recruited for the rowing team where she quickly became the strongest person on the oar. Then she got in a boat wreck and broke her back. After recovering from that she tried out for National team and despite being rejected by the coach due to her height, she forced her way onto the boat by demonstrating she could pull harder tha...

In this special episode of the 6 Ranch Podcast, James connects with Rob Gearing and JT from Spartan Precision— from Branded Rock Canyon in Colorado. Rob shares the story behind the innovations, the challenges of building world-class ultralight hunting gear, and how decades of experience in the field shaped Spartan’s newest releases. From engineering insights to real-world application, this episode dives into what it takes to design equipment trusted on the toughest hunts around the worl...

Learn how to do an overland trip to Baja, find free camping locations, navigate the border and not get arrested at military check points in this informational episode following my 93 hour road trip. I also discuss the gear I used, how I used it, what worked well and what didn’t.

I drove 52 hours and 12 minutes to Baja, Mexico to freedive and spearfishing for Marlin. After day two of the trip I sat down with my guide, Angelo, from La Ventana Dive Center for part 1 of a two part episode. We talk Marlin, how I almost got arrested on the way here, the challenges of guiding spearfishermen, and how Angelo almost got eaten be a tiger shark.

Taylor organizes and guides expeditions to the North and South Pole, across Greenland, over South Georgia Island (following Shakleton’s route) and has some good stories to tell as well as insights into what it takes both mentally and physically to endure these climates. Enjoy the show and check out Polar Explorers if you want to do a trip like this.

Fan favorite, Madeline Lau is in studio this week with her precious yellow lab puppy sleeping at my feet to talk about river ecology, responsible tourism and to discuss the aspects of marine corps leadership that can be applied to parenting. Enjoy!

Taylor Chism is just your garden variety blonde gal who flies helicopters to fight wildland fire, jumps into canyons from hovering helicopters to tackle wolves, elk, and bighorn sheep for science, flies to Baja by herself in her 70 year old airplane to swim with whale sharks, rescues cow dogs, hunts moose, and has strong opinions about how a life should be properly lived. After a two year absence we welcome back to the 6 Ranch Podcast the one and only..

What started as an off-road race using cars that cost less than $500 has turned into the largest organized clean up of trash on public land in the country. Tune in for some laughs, good stories, and to hear how the Sons of Smokey are taking care of our national forests and BLM.

Danny Bolton is a father, skateboarder, spearfisherman, off-road driving instructor, and hunter— among other things. He’s also a good friend and an all around interesting guy. He came out to Oregon from Hawaii to guide archery elk with me this season and we sat down to talk elk, off-roading and a number of other subjects. Enjoy the show and if you haven’t already, write a review on whatever platform you listen to this show on. This show is expensive to produce and is how my editor and I make ...

My guests this week are several herds of rutting elk. This may be the best audio recording of elk ever made. Over the next hour you will hear up-close vocalizations from bulls, cows and calves like never before. In some cases you can hear the bulls breathing into the microphone. I captured low frequency growls, grunts and glunks that can only be heard within a few feet of an elk. You’ll hear huffs, hisses, whines, and even a flat out bull fight— not to mentioning epic bugling and chuckling. W...

In this episode, we sit down with Cate Havstad-Casad—a hatmaker, rancher, and founder of Range Revolution—to unravel the hidden environmental cost of America’s closets and how she’s forging a different path. From handcrafting custom western hats and wrangling cattle to building a 1,400-acre regenerative farm and launching a luxury leather goods brand, Cate reveals the waking moment when she learned that over 5 million cattle hides are discarded in the U.S. each year. She explains how Range Re...

There is only one overland company that was born on an elk hunt, and I sat down with the owner and inventor of the Lone Peak to hear the story while mine was being installed on my truck. Since then I’ve spent a few nights in it and used the other features on a daily basis and I have to say, I’m impressed. After another 40 nights sleeping in it, this thing will have paid for itself. Anyhow, enjoy the episode and dig in to see if this is a piece of gear that would benefit you.

This week I have a very special guest, my mentor and friend, Tim Butler. Tim served in the Marines in the gulf war and since then has worked as an engineer for many if not most of the major gun manufacturers in America. While he may argue this point, I believe he has influenced firearms more than any other individual in the past century, and more than likely, if you’re an American hunter, you own a firearm that Tim worked on. Make sure to check out the portion of this episode where he describ...

The broadhead is the most important part of any archery system. Every other piece of gear you wear, use or carry is simply a supporting effort for delivery your broadhead to the vitals of an animal. This week I drove to Casper, Wyoming to sit down with the intelligent and experienced Mr Bryan Broderick to talk about arrow systems and broadheads. He politely challenged some of my own long held beliefs from a position of knowledge and authority. In some aspects he convinced me to rethink these ...

Nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated so in this episode we make it simple, tell a few hunting stories, and rate the nutritional quality of everything I planted in my garden this year. Check out their website here.

Hannah Mabbot runs Hunt Oregon and guides elk from August 1st through March. Last year she guided 65 hunters with a 90% success rate. I don’t know of anyone who guides more elk hunters than her. We talk about the guide life, hunter expectations, and other goodnesses.

My guest this week travelled all over the world to work as a cowboy. In fact, he worked on all six continents where the job is done. Meet The Lost Cowboy, Mr J.B. Zielke. From surviving cartel gunfights in Mexico to finding nomadic reindeer herders in Mongolia, to mustering wild cattle in Northern Australia with motorcycles and helicopters, he has had some wild experiences. If you enjoy this episode, share it with a friend, and leave us a review wherever you listened to this episode.

Half a million years ago an early human in Java engraved a zigzag pattern into a shell, and ever since then engraving has been a lasting form of art. Amy Raymond is famous for engraving silver in a western style. We sat down to discuss her art, gun engraving, and many other subjects in this fun episode. Amy has a great sense of humor and is renowned not only for her art but also as a teacher. I’m pretty sure most of us own something that’s engraved in one way or another. Here’s your chance to...

Building a small business is hard. Take a few minutes to listen to the folks at Sound Off Suppression talk about suppressors and the crazy dynamics of reducing the sound of supersonic gases from a rifle and the challenges of starting a suppressor company.

Steve Bartkowski could’ve played baseball, basketball or football at damn near any university in the country and chose football. He’d go on to be the number 1 draft pick and a hall of fame quarterback. We talk about what professional football was like in the 1970’s and how he started one of the first hunting shows on television. Pretty cool story from an American legend.

I’ve been a fan of Paul Cauthen’s music since I first heard it, and later learned that him and my little sister were buddies when they lived in Austin. Finally got the chance to sit down with Paul backstage before one of his concerts and talk about stories from his youth where he worked a chain gang in jail, the inspiration for his genre defying music, and his love for hunting and food. Here’s a great chance for you to learn about the man behind the music like you’ve never heard before.

Anna studies 6 languages. Has four degrees. Has lived in at least three countries. And for a living, she slaughters animals and butchers their meat for people to eat. I deeply enjoyed our conversation where we discussed life, death, knives, quantum theory and more than a little bit of nonsense. Anna Borgman is a rare individual. Give her a follow on instagram and leave us a review with your thoughts on this episode. It’s a dandy.

Archery is a mental game. Get good equipment that is well setup from a pro shop, develop the skills to use it and then the hard work begins of simply executing the same shot every time. In this episode we get into the mental side of archery. John Appleton is a veteran and archery pro shop owner who has been nationally ranked in multiple disciplines of target shooting. I encourage archery hunters to listen to this episode so they can start developing skills now so they’ll be ready when that mo...

No words in this episode. Just a small mountain stream in the spring, tumbling over large boulders and winding through fallen logs into a pool where two redband rainbow trout dart from the shadows of a rock to eat passing nymphs. Birds singing as light drips down the side of the canyon. Give yourself the break you deserve and listen.

We welcome back Vic Coggins for his second appearance on the show to talk about how he traded beer to wildlife biologists to reintroduce bighorn sheep into Oregon. Vic has been a wildlife biologist for close to 60 years now, and if it weren’t for him we might not have mountain goats, bighorns, turkey and more. He tells stories of the Wild West days of getting species from other places to introduce to Oregon. A program that was so successful that now Oregon gives wild sheep away to other...

Cody Sheehy is an award winning documentary film maker who lives on a sailboat in Mexico. He broke the story about China genetically engineering and DNA editing babies, and is about to launch his next film about a Vietnam veteran who befriended a 22’ wide manta ray that would swim up to his boat, slap the side of it with its wing, and then swim with him. They did this together for 19 years. Excellent stories and a wide ranging conversation that was interesting in every moment.

Amos was my tracker in South Africa. He speaks 7 languages and reads tracks like you are reading this sentence. In this episode we translate from English to Xhosa and back to English to get this one of a kind perspective on tracking wild animals in dry country. Listen for the nuance in what he says.

Leopard, Cape buffalo and many other critters in Africa can pose serious threats to hunters, especially when they are wounded. With over 25 years as a guide and professional hunter in Africa, Sean has some good stories. You may also be interested in the new hunt he is offering. A western backcountry style Kudu hunt for $3,500. Hike in, sleep in a tent, wake up and start glassing and stalking kudu bulls. Enjoy the show and check out fort governor’s safaris to contact them.

I’m in South Africa hunting with my new friend Sean and this is part one of a two part episode. First we discuss African wildlife, agriculture, and the persecution of farmers in South Africa as well as breaking down myths of African hunting. Make sure to come back next week for an episode of hunting stories. Learn more about his hunting operation at Fort Governor’s Safaris.

At age 5 Dale’s dad abandoned his family. At 11 he contracted polio and became paralyzed from the neck down for 18 months at 17 he set a national record in the mile, 4:11 seconds. He’d go on to win the first ever NCAA National title in the 5,000, an event he ran barefoot in 30° weather. He’d later set a world record in the 2 mile 8:46 seconds. Following college he became a school teacher in Wallowa, Oregon where he worked for 33 years instructing science and forestry while also advocating for...

This episode has a brief introduction and then over an hour of listening to a river flow over a rapid in the bottom of a canyon lined by wildflowers while songbirds sing. Use this to fall asleep, meditate, or to help focus you at work. No music, no ads, just the sounds of nature for free. This episode is dedicated to young Olsen Harlander, who was born while this recording occurred.

Just a good conversation with a couple young fellas who get after it in the mountains. We talk trapping, mule deer, elk, whitetail, and a bit of nonsense in between. Check out more from them on the show they just started called The Middle Class Man on Spotify.

Recorded in Panama on a sailboat in a stunning saltwater bay illuminated at night with bioluminescence, this podcast goes into the adventure, technicalities and beauty of spearfishing for yellowfin tuna and reef species 7° north of the equator. Anthony Dooley from Life Below the Surface has guided spearfishing for three decades and he makes the short list of people I’d trust with my life in situations like this where the potential for things to go wrong is ever present. Cliff Gray of Pursuit ...

Ticks. Nobody likes them. They carry and spread diseases to people, wildlife and pets. This spread is made worse by misinformation about tick ecology and behavior. In this episode I sat down with Dr Thomas Mather, one of the nation’s foremost experts on ticks to dispel myths and help people learn what they need to do to prevent getting bit and infected by these terrible diseases. Check out more articles and research about ticks at tick encounter and if you catch and tick and want to know what...

This is big. For the first time, a new product is being launched on the 6 Ranch Podcast (actually two new products from Spartan). AND we are announcing an opportunity for three people to join me next year at Avon Valley Safaris in New Zealand for a week of hunting with many species available. Check out the new gear from Spartan here Check out Avon Valley Safaris here

One of my favorite forms of animal art is gyotaku, the centuries old process of making prints using ink, fabric or paper, and the natural textures of a fish. Brandon has been practicing this art form for 16 years and it’s now his full time job— people from all over the world send him fish to make his prints. This episode is all about the combination of fishing, food and art. We all like that. Follow Makai Impressions on Instagram and check out their work.

Tyler Hauk guides elk in some unique terrain which mixes the deceptively flat rolling short grass prairie of eastern Oregon and the unreasonably steep canyons that border them. He also used to take cruise ship tourists on trips to view bears and you’ll want to hang out until the end of the episode to hear that one. Trust me. Follow his Instagram here.

Silencers continue to be misunderstood. I sat down with the folks at silencer central to answer some of your questions: what’s the process to get a silencer? How long does it take? How do I pick one out? What are the benefits? Any downsides? We cover all that and a bunch more. Enjoy. Get yours coming from Silencer Central and it’ll show up at your house in the mail before you know it.

Marthe is the legend you’ve never heard of. She skied from the sea ice to the South Pole on Antarctica. She skied across Greenland and the Northwest passage, dragging her gear behind her in a sledge, sleeping among the broken ice pressure ridges and the occasional polar bear with a WWII rifle for protection. Before any of that she was an Arctic Recon Ranger for the Norwegian Army. She is kind, thoughtful, humble and motivated. This episode, her first podcast appearance, will make you la...

The folks at Federal developed a proprietary cartridge over the last six years that just launched. It propels a 170gr 7mm bullet at 3,000 feet per second from a 20” barrel. I sat down with Eric Miller from Federal to talk about this ammo. We are going to see more and more of these high pressure cartridges in the future. The physics and engineering behind it are fascinating. Enjoy

Talking about one of the oldest IPA'a in the Pacific Northwest from the legendary Terminal Gravity Brewery, living in a van down by the river, and spending your last dollar on a Winston fly rod. This episode dips into the joys and struggles of living and recreating in rural communities. I'll bet you a pint you learn something.

From hunting for Claude Dallas in the Owyhee to covert operations to catch bull elk poachers in the wilderness, Bill Ables was a tough game warden for a thirty year career in the wild country of eastern Oregon. These are the salt of the earth stories that you've come to expect from this show. Enjoy.

Keely has investigated murders in the cartel controlled areas of northern California and many instances where government agencies seem to be trying to run ranchers off their properties. She has the purest form of courage and investigates wherever the truth leads her. In this jaw dropping episodes we dig into these stories. You can learn more about what she does at America Unwon. Fair warnning, these aren't stories that are going to make you feel good, but they are 100% stories that you need ...

Vic Coggins started working as a wildlife biologist in the 60's and during his time gathered as much history as he could. He wrote a hell of a book about the history of wildlife and some of his stories during his five decades as a biologist. Listen in to hear stories of doing game surveys on foot and horseback, the history of mule deer, bighorn sheep introduction, whitetail and more. Great episode with a knowledgeable man. Vic Coggins' Book

Legendary nice guy and sound engineer Bart Budwig. Lots of laughs in this episode. Enjoy Learn more about Bart at his WEBSITE. Listen to Bart on SPOTIFY.

Ever thought about turning an entire elk into jerky so the pack out would be easier? Joe Lewis did that. Ever wondered how to hunt cougars without dogs? Joe Lewis regularly succeeds. This guy is a no nonsense, tough as nails unconventional backcountry hunter. Check it out. Learn more about CAT CALLS

Ever start a sentence with “Did you know that…?” Well my friend, this episode is for you. Five years in the making, set down with my dear friend Corryelle to talk about random animal facts. Nothing but a good time with lots of laughs. Check out the new DECKED system and get free shipping. Check out NICKS BOOTS and use code 6ranch for a free gift.

Michael Ridge, a true nomadic adventurer, shares his incredible journey of embracing nature and how a life of constant movement shaped him. From a challenging childhood to discovering native food systems like the wild carrot in northern Idaho, Michael's stories reveal a transformative perspective on life and the environment. Check out the new DECKED system and get free shipping. Check out NICKS BOOTS and use code 6ranch for a free gift.

Joe Dawson is the kind of guy you’d want to sit down and have a drink with. That’s what we did. Enjoy the show. Check out the new DECKED system and get free shipping. Check out NICKS BOOTS and use code 6ranch for a free gift.

Laura and Jase are no nonsense people who care about their way of life and sharing it with others. In this episode we talk trapping, a blueprint for families who hunt together, and some epic stories of overcoming challenging hunting situations in the woods. If you haven’t heard of these folks before, it’s my pleasure to introduce them to you. Recorded from the heart of Idaho. Check out the new DECKED system and get free shipping. Check out NICKS BOOTS and use code 6ranch for a free gif...

This is the most incredible grizzly attack and survival story of the last century, and this is the only place you can hear it. Check out the new DECKED system and get free shipping. Check out NICKS BOOTS and use code 6ranch for a free gift.

With guest Joshua Makey, we unpack safaris, extending beyond Africa to places like northern Australia, and discuss how this mindset can revolutionize hunting experiences across America into epic adventures. Check out the new DECKED system and get free shipping. Check out NICKS BOOTS and use code 6ranch for a free gift.

Ever wondered why the 70 Series Land Cruiser tops the list of vehicles for doing cool stuff? Evergreen Off-Road shares the process of importing these the vehicles, transforming a part-time into a full-time business for overlanding. This episode is your gateway to the world of vehicle customization, as we talk about transforming vehicles like the iconic 70 Series Land Cruiser into beasts ready for any terrain. Check out the new DECKED system and get free shipping. Check out NICKS BOOTS and us...

Meat processors have almost had it with hunters. The skill in field dressing and meat processing has dropped to such a level that custom shops are increasingly closing their doors to hunters. I sat down with Jake Hines, a friend and professional butcher, to talk about ways hunters can get the most and highest quality meat possible. We cannot let these skills fade away. We cover tips and techniques for keeping meat clean and getting it cooked down quickly, the right knives to use, and many...

Here’s my honest review of some of the gear I used during this hunting season. I’ll make $0 from any of these companies by saying anything positive or negative about the products. These are all items I’ve used personally and used hard in the field. Enjoy. Check out the new DECKED system and get free shipping. Check out NICKS BOOTS and use code 6ranch for a free gift.

Drew and Reed are professional photographers and videographers who have captured incredible stories around the globe. From Netflix's "Earth Storm" to National Geographic, they've navigated the complexities of filming in diverse locations like Saudi Arabia, Nicaragua, Australia and the American West. Their experiences range from zip-lining into volcanic craters to dodging rare bee colonies. Whether it's moose hunting in Alaska or exploring the Amazon's boiling river phenomenon for a Lego proje...

NOSLER made a new bullet. This is their first new bullet since the accubond. It’s a premium projectile specifically designed for hunting whitetail deer. I drove across the state to watch the first of these bullets get made, got to be the first non employee to shoot them, and recorded this podcast with John Nason and Madi Woodward to get into the nitty gritty details of what this bullet actually is capable of doing. Tune in to find out. Check out Nosler WHITETAIL AMMO. Check out the new...

This is part 2 of my hunting trip to the Northern Territory of Australia. We travel 30 hours to a new part of the continent. Matt and I added another hunter to our adventure, Matt Smith. Join us as we navigate the challenging bush tracks of Cape York, where the nearest neighbor is 70 kilometers away. Learn from the locals who have adapted to this rugged terrain and experience the unique skills of bush trekking. Imagine hunting barefoot, Crocs in hand, and learning the art of stealth hunting f...

This is part 1 of my hunting trip to the Northern Territory of Australia. Join me and Matt Moore of Kayuga Adventures as we hunt water buffalo in the remote Arnhem Land region. Matt traveled 3,000 kilometers in his Land Cruiser, and my own journey from the 6Ranch took me 6 days to reach the hunting location. Together, we trekked some hot miles, hunting giant water buffalo bulls with bows, learning about the traditions of the local Aboriginal people, and confronting the diverse and challenging...

If you like adventurous story telling, this episode is for you! Join me as I talk with Mike Spalding whose life could be classified as adventure. Growing up in post-World War II Oahu, he shares stories of aloha, and his love for water sports. Discover his passion for marathon swimming, including his first swim from Lanai to Maui and numerous Hawaiian channel crossings. He talks near miss sailing journeys, spearfishing trips, and a hunting expedition in Zimbabwe. Mike's tales are not just stor...