Hunts On Outfitting Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Five guys from New Brunswick are about to find out what “DIY archery elk hunt” really means. We’re headed west for a drop camp elk trip in Idaho, and we’re putting our assumptions on the table before the mountains correct us. Caleb Jones has the tag, I’m Ken Marr, and we’re joined by Peter Jones, Logan Elliott, and Jonathan Crowley as we talk nerves, excitement, and the kind of confidence that only exists before you’ve climbed your first ridge at elevation. We get into how this hunt came together, why we chose a drop camp instead of a fully guided elk hunt, and what we’re hoping for if the odds don’t go our way. We talk elk calling basics with bugles, diaphragms, and cow calls, plus what we think “peak rut” might look and sound like when we finally hear those first bugles in the dark. We also compare elk tactics to what we know from moose and turkey hunting, and we admit where we’re guessing so you can learn right alongside us. Then we hit the practical stuff that makes or breaks a backcountry hunt: boots, gaiters, rain gear, optics, broadheads, and the painful but real “buy once, cry once” gear math. We lay out the travel plan flying Bangor to Chicago to Missoula, renting a Yukon Denali, and pushing into remote country near the Lolo Motorway. We also talk safety, low cell service, carrying a Garmin inReach, and the wildlife we might run into, from black bears to the possibility of wolves. Stick around for the surprise hunt “commemoration” that turns into the funniest gear item of the whole trip. If you’ve ever considered Idaho elk hunting, a DIY drop camp, or an archery elk adventure, hit play, subscribe, and share this with the friend who always says they’re “in shape enough.” What’s your single best elk tip for first-timers? Check us out on Facebook Hunts On Outfitting, or myself Ken Marr. Reach out and Tell your hunting buddies about the podcast if you like it, Thanks!

Send us Fan Mail A rutting bull moose can make a grown hunter forget how to breathe. That’s why we wanted Stephen Smith on the show: he’s been calling moose since he was a kid, he guides in New Brunswick, and he still has to turn around and talk himself down when a bull comes in “hard.” Caleb Jones jumps in too, and the three of us get practical fast about what actually works when moose season is close and the pressure is high. We break down moose calling tactics you can use immediately, starting with why Stephen opens with soft cow calls, when he waits, and when he switches to raking brush to trigger a response. We also dig into the stuff that separates consistent hunters from lucky ones: how far bulls can travel during the rut, why road traffic and too much calling can push moose back, and why he refuses to call the night before opener in his main spots. If you’ve ever had a bull answer one day and vanish the next, this conversation puts language to that pattern. Then we get into mineral sites, salt licks, and trail camera strategy from a long-term lens. Stephen explains what minerals can help with (overall health, cows, calves, body condition) and what they can’t (instant antler inches). We talk about setting “safe zones,” keeping minerals accessible for calves, and how warm weather changes daily movement, including why quiet night listening can be more effective than nonstop calling. We wrap with guiding fundamentals like gun safety, calming nerves, shot placement behind the shoulder, caliber and ammo considerations, and the recovery plan most people forget until it’s too late. If you hunt moose, want to hunt moose, or just love the stories that only moose country can produce, hit play and take notes. Subscribe, share this with your hunting partner, and leave a review with your go-to moose calling move so we can feature listener tactics in a future show. Check us out on Facebook Hunts On Outfitting, or myself Ken Marr. Reach out and Tell your hunting buddies about the podcast if you like it, Thanks!

Send us Fan Mail Something big is at stake when fewer kids learn to hunt, and Ron from Moose Maine Kids says it plainly: without new hunters, we risk losing a major pillar of conservation funding, hands-on habitat work, and a core piece of Maine outdoor heritage. We start with his own story, getting dragged into cold deer mornings as a kid because the family needed food, then growing into the kind of outdoorsman who understands hunting as more than recreation. From there, we get into the practical craft of youth hunting mentorship. Ron explains why “interest” is fragile but “success” is sticky, and how Moose Maine Kids designs mentored youth hunts to give beginners a real chance while keeping gun safety at the center of everything. Their Maine youth turkey hunt program stands out because it is active, engaging, and structured so kids can focus on the woods waking up, the first gobble, and the thrill of doing something hard the right way. We also talk about what it takes to scale this work statewide, from equipment to logistics to the volunteer network that makes dozens of hunts possible. Then the conversation shifts to the Dream Adventures program, offering hunts and fishing trips for kids with critical illnesses, including the fight to make sure “dream adventure moose permits” actually serve Maine kids. Ron shares the emotional side of guiding families through unforgettable days outdoors, even when the animals do not cooperate, and why the messages that come afterward from kids and parents are the real measure of impact. If this story moves you, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find Moose Maine Kids and support the mission. Check us out on Facebook Hunts On Outfitting, or myself Ken Marr. Reach out and Tell your hunting buddies about the podcast if you like it, Thanks!

Send us Fan Mail Five days sounds like a long time until you’re staring at a New Brunswick moose tag and realizing the clock is already running. I’m Ken Marr, and I’m joined by my buddies Denver Lewis and Dalton P-Dog Patterson for a full breakdown of Dalton’s first-ever moose hunt, done in a brand-new northern zone where the animals are plentiful, the roads are confusing, and the rut can flip the script overnight. We talk about the real work before the hunt: figuring out access on timber company land, scouting with limited time, and why trail cameras can show “moose all summer” then deliver nothing once bulls start roaming. Then we get into the fun part: the sounds and decisions that make moose hunting addictive. You’ll hear how a cow call can spark an instant response, what tree knocking actually sounds like in person, and why moose move through thick cover like a “truck without an engine.” We also share the little moments that shape a trip, including an opening-morning stealth mission that goes sideways fast, plus an encounter with other hunters who try to put the guys on a truly big bull. The payoff comes on day three when a simple plan works exactly as drawn up the night before. Dalton settles in, makes a solid 300-yard shot with a 270 WSM, and we walk through what happens next: confirming the hit, approaching safely, field dressing, and pulling a massive animal out efficiently. If you care about meat care, this one is packed with practical tips like using a big game sled for recovery and the frozen water-bottle method to keep quarters cold on the drive to the butcher. If you’re getting ready for moose season, love hunting stories, or just want field-tested tactics for calling, gear checks, and staying calm under pressure, you’ll get something from this conversation. Subscribe for more moose stories this season, share the episode with a hunting buddy, and leave a review so more folks can find the show. Check us out on Facebook Hunts On Outfitting, or myself Ken Marr. Reach out and Tell your hunting buddies about the podcast if you like it, Thanks!

Send us Fan Mail Something about a river at dark makes real life fade out fast, the bills, the noise, the racing thoughts, all of it. We sit down in Denver’s garage right after a quick fishing night and talk through why fly fishing has turned into our go-to reset. I’m still green as grass, so you’ll hear the rookie side of it too: learning how to cast in tight spots, why the roll cast matters, and the simple goal that changes everything, getting the fly to land flat with a clean presentation. Denver Lewis breaks down the everyday realities that make you better fast, like going often, switching flies constantly, and not overthinking gear. We get into wet flies vs dry flies, how different patterns cast differently, why barbless hooks change how you fight a fish, and the kind of practical advice that saves you from losing trout. Denver also shares a great hack for carrying flies without overheating in summer: an old bino harness instead of a vest. Then the conversation takes a turn into the stuff you don’t expect. We talk lamprey eels in New Brunswick, how big they can get, what they do to fish, and the myths people repeat about lightning strikes. Jared Lewis brings the guide perspective, from teaching brand-new anglers to building an experience that’s fun even on slow days. He also shares the work he does with Heroes Mending On The Fly, taking veterans, RCMP, and first responders on guided trips and tying nights, and how fly fishing can help people living with PTSD finally breathe and open up. We finish with river culture and big-fish dreaming: “take a fly, leave a fly” boxes along the water, sturgeon that can outlive you, and why those river dinosaurs sometimes launch out of the water beside the boat. If you’ve ever wondered whether fly fishing is “for you,” this one will make it feel a lot more reachable. Subscribe, share this with a fishing buddy, and leave a review if you want more river stories and practical outdoors talk. Check us out on Facebook Hunts On Outfitting, or myself Ken Marr. Reach out and Tell your hunting buddies about the podcast if you like it, Thanks!

Send us Fan Mail A bunch of hunters walk into Australian hunting trivia with the same game plan: guess confidently and hope Google backs us up. It’s brothers versus brothers, the trash talk starts early, and the score swings on questions that sound simple until you realize Australia plays by a very different set of rules. We dig into the surprising reality of deer hunting in Australia, including how many deer species were introduced and successfully established, and why their antler casting timing feels upside down compared with Canada. From there we jump to deer seasons and year-round opportunities in certain states, plus how “invasive” versus “protected” changes everything. If you’ve ever searched for Australian deer hunting seasons or wondered what animals are even out there, this is the fast, funny primer you didn’t know you needed. Waterfowl hunting brings some of the most practical takeaways: a nationwide 2024 ban on lead shot, a hard rule you’re not allowed to break while birds are in the air, and how limited public land access can be depending on the state. Then we hit the truly unique stuff: banteng hunting (and why Australia is the only place you can legally do it), the truth about recreational crocodile hunting, and the dingo problem that helped create one of the longest fences on Earth. We even end with a jaw-dropping invasive species fact that will change how you think about rabbits, feral cats, wild pigs, and land damage. If you like hunting podcasts that mix real regulations, wildlife management, and laughs, hit play, share it with a buddy who loves trivia, and leave a review so more hunters can find the show. Check us out on Facebook Hunts On Outfitting, or myself Ken Marr. Reach out and Tell your hunting buddies about the podcast if you like it, Thanks!

Send us Fan Mail Your food plot doesn’t need to be perfect, but it does need a plan. We’re joined by Neil Connors, a hunter with a wall full of whitetail proof, to talk about how he builds plots from rough timber ground and keeps them producing through dry summers, acidic soil, and real-life time limits. Lane Lewis and Dalton Patterson jump in throughout with their own hard-earned lessons, and we keep it focused on what you can actually do this season. We dig into the stuff that moves the needle: buckwheat as a fast-growing draw that also builds organic matter, clover management that hinges on mowing timing, and why winter rye can be a secret weapon for both feed and cover. We also talk about screening tactics like Egyptian wheat or milo, how much sunlight different plants really need, and why preserving topsoil and moisture matters more than chasing “magic” blends. From there we get honest about inputs and prep. Neil explains liquid lime as a quick pH boost and why liquid fertilizer can be more efficient than granular. We also talk weed pressure, no-till attempts, and using glyphosate responsibly when it’s the right tool. Then we shift into early-season scouting decisions: cell cam subscriptions, when summer inventory matters, how mineral sites actually help, and why big bucks don’t always show where you expect them. We wrap with hunting setups and woodsmanship: ladder stands versus ground blinds, saddles and climbers, mock scrapes, and a few unconventional attractants that have produced real results. If you enjoy deer hunting strategy, food plot planning, whitetail scouting, and preseason preparation, this one is packed. Subscribe, share it with a hunting buddy, and leave a review so more hunters can find the show. Check us out on Facebook Hunts On Outfitting, or myself Ken Marr. Reach out and Tell your hunting buddies about the podcast if you like it, Thanks!

Send us Fan Mail One hunter. Twenty-one years. Twenty-nine North American big game species. That’s the North American Super Slam, and our guest Mark Carter is the first person to ever join this show that has finished it. We talk through how a goal that sounds like a bragging-rights checklist becomes a long, gritty project built on missed chances, repeat trips, and the kind of discipline most people never see from the outside. We also go straight at the conversation that always shows up around hunting online: conservation, anti-poaching, and the real-world impact of regulated trophy hunting. Mark shares firsthand examples from places like Mozambique where legal hunting permits fund boots-on-the-ground anti-poaching units, protect massive wildland areas, and provide meat to local communities. We dig into why “taking away value” can backfire in countries where wildlife needs a financial reason to be protected, and what hunters often misunderstand about how tightly controlled some African hunts really are. From there, Mark takes us into the travel side: how he uses Safari Club International and Dallas Safari Club connections to vet outfitters, why “cheapest” can ruin the trip you saved for, and what it’s like hunting Marco Polo sheep in Tajikistan near the Afghanistan border. We cover his physically toughest hunt (Stone sheep), his most mentally demanding hunt (polar bear on the ice), dangerous game realities up close, and a few stories that will make your heart rate climb, including a Cape buffalo encounter and a black mamba striking the vehicle. If you care about big game hunting, hunting travel, wildlife conservation, or you’re just curious what it takes to chase a lifetime milestone the right way, this one is packed. Subscribe, share it with a hunting buddy, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. Check us out on Facebook Hunts On Outfitting, or myself Ken Marr. Reach out and Tell your hunting buddies about the podcast if you like it, Thanks!

Send us Fan Mail A sea lion the size of a small car starts lunging at people in a Southeast Alaska harbor and the town has to make a call. I’m joined by Brandon Ware out of Petersburg, Alaska, and he walks me through the full story of two aggressive male sea lions that were “terrorizing” the docks, stalking people, and creating a real risk for kids and dogs in a working marina packed with boats. Before we get to the action, we slow down and get the context right: what Southeast Alaska is like day to day, why Petersburg is such a commercial fishing hub, and what waterfowl hunting looks like up there, from sea ducks and diver ducks to geese and even big sandhill crane migrations. Then Brandon breaks down Steller sea lion biology in a way that’s hard to forget: 1,500 to 2,500 pounds on the big end, heavy scarring from fighting, massive teeth, and a bite force that can change how you think about “marine mammals.” From there, we talk wildlife management and the legal reality under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, including how Alaska Native subsistence and cultural harvest works. Brandon shares what went wrong with these particular sea lions, why non-lethal efforts didn’t solve it, what it’s like taking careful shots inside city limits, and the chaotic challenge of retrieving a 2,000-pound animal with a crane when a line snaps and the whole plan goes sideways. We also dig into the “why” behind aggression, including signs of sickness, parasites, and the dangerous pattern that starts when people feed wild animals. If you care about hunting ethics, conservation, and real-world safety around wildlife, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share it with a hunting buddy, and leave a review with your take: where’s the line between protection and necessary management? Check us out on Facebook Hunts On Outfitting, or myself Ken Marr. Reach out and Tell your hunting buddies about the podcast if you like it, Thanks!

Send us Fan Mail Fly fishing has a weird power when you finally slow down enough to feel it: the sound of current, the rhythm of a cast, and that moment your brain stops sprinting. Ken Marr sits down with guide Erik Roach for a candid, funny, and surprisingly deep talk that moves from bird dogs and grouse woods lessons to the mental health side of wading a river. Erik calls himself a “redneck hippie,” and he explains why his favorite kind of guiding is not about ego or money, it is about helping people find peace outdoors. We get practical for beginners, too. Erik breaks down fly fishing myths and why you do not need expensive gear to start catching fish, especially if you buy used, keep your setup simple, and practice on your local water. We also talk working dogs and upland hunting reality: why some breeds are a full time job, how to think about energy levels and home life, and why the best training is simply taking your dog hunting. From there we jump into grouse hunting fundamentals, including positioning in thick cover, ethical shot choices, and a straightforward way to think about gun fit. The conversation turns serious around conservation in New Brunswick. We talk striped bass controversy, Atlantic salmon challenges, invasive species, habitat, headwaters, buffer zones, and why hunters and anglers lose ground when we fight each other online instead of protecting the water and woods we all share. If you care about fly fishing, bird dogs, upland hunting, outdoor mentorship, and real world conservation, this one will stick with you. Subscribe so you do not miss what’s next, share this with a friend who needs an excuse to get outside, and leave a review with your answer: what outdoor ritual helps you reset? Check us out on Facebook Hunts On Outfitting, or myself Ken Marr. Reach out and Tell your hunting buddies about the podcast if you like it, Thanks!

Send us Fan Mail Deer season doesn’t sneak up on you, it exposes you. If you wait until September to figure out access, wind, and where deer actually travel, you end up hunting memories instead of patterns. We sit down with Mike Mason to lay out a practical early summer deer hunting prep plan built for real woods, not perfect food plot country. We dig into how Mike scouts new ground using Google Maps and HuntStand, then confirms it with boots on the ground. Pinch points, funnels, saddles between ridges, hardwood ridges, transition areas, and small natural openings all become high-percentage places to start. In thick timber, he likes walking creeks and brooks to find repeatable crossings, and he explains why mature bucks often use less obvious trails that stay tight to cover. From there, we get tactical: setting stands for your prevailing wind, avoiding the “wrong wind” sit that blows up your best location, and choosing between ground blinds and ladder stands based on sightlines and scent control. We also talk shooting lanes, quiet entry and exit routes, trail camera timing, and why summer photos don’t always translate to fall movement. Finally, we hit the most overlooked prep of all: your weapon and your shooting setup. Sight in early, practice with the same ammo you hunt with, and make sure your rest and angles work from the stand you’ll actually use. If this helps you, subscribe, share it with a hunting buddy, and leave a review so more hunters find the show. Check us out on Facebook Hunts On Outfitting, or myself Ken Marr. Reach out and Tell your hunting buddies about the podcast if you like it, Thanks!

Send us Fan Mail A big boar comes in after a week of absence, the shot looks right, the arrow is a clean pass through, and the blood trail is shocking for a bear. Then the track turns into every hunter’s gut punch: you hear coughing, you bump him once, you push hard because the sign feels “too good,” and eventually the trail just ends in thick, swampy woods. That’s where my conversation with Terance Boss of Boss Outfitting in Alberta begins, and it quickly turns into the kind of honest bear hunting talk most people only have around a fire. Terance has guided black bear hunts since the late 1990s, and he’s seen what bears can survive: old bullets in shoulders, missing legs, and hits that make no sense until you’re skinning one out. We unpack what bear behavior after the shot can hint at, why waiting is part of ethical bowhunting and rifle hunting, and how easy it is to turn a recoverable bear into a nightmare by pushing too soon. We also get practical about baiting, from running meat early to switching when heat makes it brutal, the truth behind candy myths, and why trail cameras and any “new” smell can become a magnet because you simply cannot beat a bear’s nose. Then the conversation goes wild in the best way: wolves circling bait sites, wolverines that make full grown bears scatter, and what happens when hunting pressure drops and conflicts spike, from beehives to wrecked ATVs. We close by talking remote bears, grizzly expansion, and why conservation often means targeting older, dominant animals even when that makes some people uncomfortable. If you care about spring bear hunting, black bear baiting, tracking, and making better decisions after the shot, you’ll get a lot from this one. Subscribe, share it with a hunting buddy, and leave a review with your toughest tracking lesson. Check us out on Facebook Hunts On Outfitting, or myself Ken Marr. Reach out and Tell your hunting buddies about the podcast if you like it, Thanks!

Send us Fan Mail Think you’ve got Canadian hunting knowledge locked down? We put that confidence to work in a full trivia showdown where the answers are measured in inches, years, and hard numbers, not just campfire “I heard” stories. Lane Lewis grabs the host seat for one of our rowdier formats, with Jacob Armstrong fact checking and two teams battling for bragging rights and a pair of River’s Edge Game Calls crow calls. There’s a small technical hiccup early on, then we find a rhythm and the questions start landing. We bounce through Canadian hunting trivia that actually teaches you something: record class Boone and Crockett style animals, which province consistently produces top whitetail entries, and what “world record” really means when you’re talking non typical mule deer. We get into the North American Super Slam conversation, including how many of those species you can hunt in Canada and why rule changes (like polar bear access) matter to the list. Then the episode widens into the stuff that shapes every season. We talk about the lead shot ban for waterfowl hunting in Canada and the timeline that moved hunters toward non toxic shot, plus what makes loads effective in the real world. Conservation comes up with Delta Waterfowl’s century mark, Ducks Unlimited habitat work, and the constant tension between biology, public sentiment, and policy, highlighted by BC’s 2017 grizzly bear hunting ban. We also hit a few surprising stats, like the percentage of Canadians who hunt at least one day a year, and we close on a New Brunswick black bear population question that decides the game. If you like hunting history, Canadian wildlife management, and a competitive roundtable that doesn’t take itself too seriously, hit play, then subscribe, share the show with a buddy, and leave a rating and review. Check us out on Facebook Hunts On Outfitting, or myself Ken Marr. Reach out and Tell your hunting buddies about the podcast if you like it, Thanks!

Send us Fan Mail One muddy river can humble you fast, especially when you haven’t fished in nearly a decade and you decide to jump straight into Nova Scotia striped bass season. We record this one remotely on location after a long day on the Stewiacke River, trading clean studio audio for real river energy, late-night laughs, and the kind of fishing story that only happens when the weather is cold, the tide is moving, and the fish are there. Chris Globe, a lifelong striper guy from Millbrook First Nation, breaks down why the Stewiacke and Shubenacadie River system is so special, how the fish move between Grand Lake and the Bay of Fundy, and what’s actually going on during the spring spawn. We talk through the bait closure regulations, single-hook artificial lure rules, and why this window can produce incredible action while still demanding extra care from anglers. If you’ve ever wondered how a river can look like chocolate milk and still hold picky fish, you’ll get plenty of real-world answers. Then we get into the good stuff: casting disasters, boots full of water, getting stuck in mud, learning what “bumping fish” means, and the painful truth about the one that got away. We also share practical striped bass fishing tips you can use anywhere, from tide timing and “running and gunning” for schools to lure choices like grub tails and jerkbaits, plus how a net can change your landing and quick-release success. If you care about catch and release best practices, fish handling, and keeping a world-class fishery healthy, this conversation goes there too. If you enjoy the ride, subscribe, share this with a fishing buddy, and leave a review so more hunters and anglers can find the show. What’s the biggest lesson you learned the hard way on the water? Check us out on Facebook Hunts On Outfitting, or myself Ken Marr. Reach out and Tell your hunting buddies about the podcast if you like it, Thanks!

Send us Fan Mail One trail cam photo. A last-second change of plans. Then a black bear so big it ties the world record on skull measurement. We’re joined by returning guest Tyler Young from Old Fort, North Carolina, and he walks us through the full chain of events that led to an officially weighed 574 pound mountain bear and a Boone and Crockett score of 23 9/16. What makes this story hit is how grounded it is: careful dog work, smart choices under pressure, and a crew trying to do it right in steep, thick country. We talk hound hunting from the inside out: what Tyler keeps in his kennel, why Plotts still have a reputation for grit, and how he trains dogs through the summer on private land when many hunters can’t legally run year-round. Tyler explains baiting realities, seasonal food shifts, and why he often runs at night to protect his hounds from heat and humidity. He also shares a blunt reminder that these animals fight back, including the time a bear grabbed him and bit through his jeans and boot during a ground encounter. Then we get into the hunt itself, step by step: why they switched locations, why they started with a smaller pack, how the bear kept bailing through cover, and how shot safety around baying dogs shaped every move. We wrap with the brutal pack-out, the scoring and awards, and a bigger conversation about conservation, perception, and what it will take to keep hound hunting alive as land access shrinks and public opinion shifts. If you care about black bear hunting, North Carolina bear hunting, hound hunting ethics, or what “record book” really means, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share it with a hunting buddy, and leave a review with your thoughts: would you have made the same switch when that camera alert came in? Check us out on Facebook Hunts On Outfitting, or myself Ken Marr. Reach out and Tell your hunting buddies about the podcast if you like it, Thanks!

Send us Fan Mail A perfect round sounds impressive until you learn what “perfect” actually means in tournament archery. We’re joined by Ryan Bennett, a young Elite-sponsored shooter who’s already stacking wins, plus Lane Lewis and Darren Matthews to keep the conversation honest, funny, and grounded in real hunting life. We get into how Ryan started with zero archery background, what changed when he finally got a proper bow tune, and why 3D tournaments feel like golf with adrenaline. Ryan breaks down competitive archery in plain language: indoor target scoring, outdoor variables, hunter class limitations, K50 rules, rangefinders, stabilizers, lenses, and why the top level becomes a brutal game of “you cannot miss.” We also talk big stages like the Las Vegas Shoot and the Lancaster Archery Classic, including what makes each event different for pressure, format, and nerves. Ken also shares a tough personal story from black bear hunting: a shot that looked right, heavy blood, and still no recovery. That leads into a serious talk about ethical shots, realistic bowhunting distances, string jumping, and why tournament reps can sharpen decision-making when a real animal steps in. Ryan adds stories from traveling to France to shoot and explore hunting culture, plus the strange reality of Vegas off the shooting line. If you care about bowhunting, competitive archery, 3D archery, target archery training, and the mindset that holds up under pressure, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share the episode with a shooting buddy, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. Check us out on Facebook Hunts On Outfitting, or myself Ken Marr. Reach out and Tell your hunting buddies about the podcast if you like it, Thanks!

Send us Fan Mail Three turkeys in one spring sounds like bragging rights until you hear what it actually takes. I’m Ken Marr, and I sit down with Ontario turkey hunter and caller Adrian Hare to unpack a wild run that spans three countries and three very different birds: an Osceola in South Florida, a Gould’s turkey in Durango, Mexico, and an Eastern turkey back home in Ontario. If you love spring turkey hunting, this one is packed with the kind of details you only get from someone who has chased gobblers for decades and still pays attention to what the woods are telling him. We start with Adrian’s background on the Quaker Boy pro staff and what competition calling taught him about diaphragm calls, reed counts, and why certain cuts create the rasp and realism hunters chase. Then we dig into tactics that travel: how to hunt quieter Osceola turkeys without overcalling, why a patient sit can beat running and gunning, and how he approaches morning birds versus afternoon birds. We also get into shotgun decisions like using a 410 with TSS, pattern confidence, and how regulations and shot size choices affect performance. Mexico shifts the strategy again. Adrian explains why dry country makes water holes the center of the game for Gould’s turkeys, how fast these birds move, and what rocky hills and valleys mean for setups and calling. Finally, we come back to Ontario for a blunt look at turkey population drops after deep snow winters, why fewer hens changes everything, and what hunters can watch for as hatch rates and spring weather shape the future. If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe so you don’t miss the next one, share it with a turkey buddy, and leave a quick review so more hunters can find the show. Check us out on Facebook Hunts On Outfitting, or myself Ken Marr. Reach out and Tell your hunting buddies about the podcast if you like it, Thanks!

Send us Fan Mail A two-hour jet boat ride, an island camp lit up in the middle of nowhere, and black bears showing up like they own the place. That’s the kind of hunting story that sounds exaggerated until you hear how it’s built. We sit down with Jason from Extreme Outdoor Guides and Outfitters, a 37-year veteran Canadian hunting guide who starts as a teenage camp helper and works his way through just about every big game hunt Canada can throw at a person. We talk honestly about the sacrifices of guiding, how he keeps anxious clients steady, and what he learns by “reading” hunters before they ever arrive. If you’ve ever wondered what separates a good outfitter from a great one, Jason explains it in plain language: access, pressure, preparation, and decisions under stress. Then we get into the nuts and bolts of a remote northern Alberta black bear hunt near Fort McMurray, where jet boats replace quads and even planes can’t compete. Jason breaks down spring bear baiting strategy along river systems, how wind follows the curves of the river, and why setting hunters tight to the bank can keep scent flowing away from the bait. We also talk rifles and bows, why shot placement beats bringing the biggest cannon in your safe, and what broadhead choices help on animals that can “plug up” blood trails fast. And yes, there’s a bear camp story that starts with a text that only says “help.” If you’re planning a guided black bear hunt, a moose hunt, or you just love real backcountry hunting talk, you’ll get practical tactics and hard-earned perspective here. Subscribe so you don’t miss future conversations, share this with a hunting buddy, and leave a review with the one gear choice you refuse to hunt without. Check us out on Facebook Hunts On Outfitting, or myself Ken Marr. Reach out and Tell your hunting buddies about the podcast if you like it, Thanks!

Send us Fan Mail Nobody walks into turkey season knowing everything, so we decided to make learning fun and a little competitive. We run a full round of wild turkey trivia with Dalton, Jesse, Curtis, and Ryan, and the best part is hearing the thought process when the answers are not obvious. If you like hunting stories, camp banter, and learning without getting lectured, you can play along and see how your turkey knowledge stacks up. We hit the core wild turkey facts that actually stick: what counts as a major predator, where turkeys roost, and why nesting on the ground changes everything. Then we get into the turkey slam rabbit hole with North American wild turkey subspecies like Eastern, Osceola, Rio Grande, Merriam’s, and Gould’s, plus the kind of details that make you stop and say, “Wait, really?” like which subspecies runs tallest and which one grows the longest spurs. The episode also goes deep on turkey senses and body language, including turkey eyesight, color vision, and the surprise that turkeys can detect UV light, which can make clean laundry a lot louder than you think. We talk “nature’s mood ring” head colors, the snood, and other weird anatomy that turns into real field awareness once you know what you’re looking at. We finish on a final curveball question, a one point win, and plenty of laughs along the way. If you enjoyed the game, subscribe so you don’t miss the next trivia battle, share it with a hunting buddy who swears they “know turkeys,” and leave a review to help more hunters find the show. What question would you ask in a round of turkey trivia? Check us out on Facebook Hunts On Outfitting, or myself Ken Marr. Reach out and Tell your hunting buddies about the podcast if you like it, Thanks!

Send us Fan Mail A shotgun shows up in Tina’s arms the day before her son’s wedding and it quietly reroutes the rest of her life. What starts as a “fine, I’ll try it” moment turns into a full-on bear hunting obsession, complete with solo trips, long sits, hard travel weeks, and a goal that’s about experience more than a scoreboard: 50 bear hunts by age 70. We talk through what draws her to black bear hunting in the first place, including the adrenaline of pursuing an animal with real presence and real personality. Tina shares what she sees at bait sites, how bears act when they know you’re there, and why patience usually beats panic. Along the way we relive the close-up moments that stick with you: a big bear looking up into the stand, aggressive encounters on the ground, and the calm decision-making that keeps a hunt ethical and safe. Last season alone takes us across Alberta, Ontario, New Brunswick, and New Mexico. You’ll hear what makes Alberta feel almost unreal with bear numbers, how an Ontario chocolate bear finally shows after days of waiting, and why New Brunswick can produce giants when you refuse to rush. We also get practical about judging boar vs sow, the reality of hounds hunts with dogs in tight, and gear choices like 45-70 and 450 Bushmaster. If you’re searching for spring bear season tips, trophy black bear stories, or honest talk about baiting and hounds, this one delivers. If you enjoyed the stories and field lessons, subscribe, share this with a hunting buddy, and leave us a review with your biggest bear hunting question. Check us out on Facebook Hunts On Outfitting, or myself Ken Marr. Reach out and Tell your hunting buddies about the podcast if you like it, Thanks!