Hunt Talk Radio, Randy Newberg Unfiltered | Hunting | Conservation | Politics | Tactics

In this episode (175) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy shares a mic with Montana FWP Director, Hank Worsech, to discuss dramatic changes to proposed elk seasons. From a list of talking points, the discussion gives the Director the opportunity to explain the rationale for these proposals and the vision he has for elk management in Montana. Topics covered include; science or social, elk plans, managing inaccessible elk, whose problem is it, too many elk or too little access, problem contributors or problem solvers, who are the Trustees, incentives, bull elk permits as currency for incentives, killing the wrong elk, trust between agencies and hunters, does public comment get considered, and lots of other topics in the complicated issue of managing elk on diverse landscapes. P.S. - Sorry for the audio issues caused by Randy's broken mic (didn't realize it until we started editing).

In this bonus episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy goes over the details of the Arizona 2022 application process for elk and pronghorn.  Topics covered include deadlines, fees, upfront costs and sunk costs, bonus points, how the draw works, non-resident quotas and limits, how to gain extra points, youth opportunities, tag refunds, and all other details as you make your applications to Arizona.

In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy gives an overview of the Wyoming draw system and how it works for non-resident elk applicants in 2022.  The deadline is January 31, 2022.  Wyoming is a great state. If it works for your time and budget, apply.  For more details, go to goHUNT.com and sign up for their INISDER. Use promo code Randy and get $50 credit in their gear shop.

In this episode (174) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy shares the mic with Carolyn and AJ from Matson's Lab, the leader in wildlife aging.  Topic covered include the process of tooth aging, aging in other manners, cementum, annuli, the importance of aging, surprises, how teeth tell a life story, age versus size, using aging for management and season structures, how to get your animal aged, and other topics that connect the equation of hunting+science=conservation.

In this episode (173) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy talks with Tim Hepworth, an EMT, fishing guide, and operator of the most family friendly Instagram channel in hunting, @TimandWren.  Topics covered include commitment to an outdoor family lifestyle, making it fun for them, using social media positively and carefully, being a bright light on a dark day, letting kids fail, the value of mistakes, learning while doing, teaching food responsibility, using the outdoors to teach life lessons, and a lot of other good topics for family fun in the outdoors.

In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy's guest is Jess Johnson, Government Affairs Director for the Wyoming Wildlife Federation.  Jess brings her extensive policy experience to explain how to make a difference with people of all political stripes, staying in your lane, focusing on what you can improve, playing the long game, co-founding the Artemis Sportswomen, how to use communications for the good of hunting, explaining the privilege we have and the obligations that come with those blessings, and a lot of other random topics related to policy, hunting, and conservation.

In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy and Marcus give a season wrap.  It has been the most disrupted of all seasons, requiring the Fresh Tracks crew to fill in a lot of the content Randy normally films.  Such is life.  And such is the story of 2021.  Stories of elk hunts, deer hunts, a mountain goat named "Grubby" and stories from Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, and Montana.  We are now back on track and hoping to keep rolling without disruption.

In this episode of Leupold’s Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Marcus and Dale as they give a mid-season update.  Topics covered include a scheduling mayhem, leftover and returned tags, great friends like Scott Jones, camera guys as scapegoats, passing when you should shoot, Kara the elk slayer, Randy’s shortened season, hopes for a billy goat, banner grouse year, a special moose story, and highlights of the first two months of hunts for this season.

In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy has guest Charlie and Corey from Steelhead Outdoors.  Topics covered include starting a hunting business as a dream, more work and less hunting, solving problems, building a better gun safe, what is a modular safe, custom services and products, whitetails of Minnesota, deer camps, hunting traditions, grouse or partridge, small town cultures, deciding to manufacture in the USA, and other perspectives of young business owners making their way in the hunting space.

In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Matthew, Marcus, and RJ as they talk about the new distribution platform they are launching in response to request from followers. Topics include paying for content with time (ads), privacy ( your personal information), or money.  Randy explains his belief that viewers should know they can watch content without concern of their personal privacy and information. Fresh Tracks+ is a new membership model that provides the privacy and ad-free experience many are seeking.

In this episode (167) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Lorenzo and Chris, co-founders of goHUNT. Topics include the goHUNT story, how it started and where they are going, focus on hunter needs, creating more value at the same price, always getting better, solving hunter's problems, using business technology for hunting, mapping as an essential tool, building a bigger pie; providing what a hunter needs, when they need it, at all times, in one location, and what might be next for goHUNT.

In this episode (166) Randy talks with Lee McDonald of the Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance.  Topics covered include all things mountain goats, how citizens can contribute to science and conservation, the value of volunteers, funding constraints for agencies, advocating for mountain goats, hunting as a management tool, how RMGA made Randy's 2021 goat tag possible, native species in non-native habitats, and the future of Rocky Mountain Goats.

In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy talks about long-term drought impacts and Arizona's wild sheep with Brad Remfrey of the Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society.  Topics covered include drought, hauling water, volunteerism is key, loss of surface water, collective human impacts, changing landscapes, how to help wildlife in drought, how to win a Dall Sheep hunt in the McKenzie Mountains, what is done with you money, advocacy, and a host of other issues impacting Arizona's Desert Bighorn Sheep.

In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, our guest is Dr. Weston Adkins, doctor of audiology at the Mayo Clinic, who also is a hunter and shooter.  Topics covered include all items related to hearing loss, prevention, exposure to damage, decibel levels of firearms, frequencies lost, loss of volume versus loss of clarity, protecting what you have, prevention methods, treatment options, health consequences of lost hearing, and idea that motivate you to NOT be like Randy; protect what you have! 

In this episode (163) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy shares the mic with Dr. Tim Deboodt and Dylan Kruse, experts in juniper management and emerging markets for juniper as a commercial wood product.  Juniper is a native tree that dominates many arid environments, benefiting from fire suppression. Junipers consumes a lot of water, reducing surface water and forage base necessary for wildlife.  Tim and Dylan explain the programs in Oregon used to improve wildlife conservation by management of junipers.

In this episode (162) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy shares the mic with longtime friends Lanny and Tracy Barnes, US Olympians in the biathlon and competitive shooters.  Topics covered include hunting as a life skill for elite competition sports, failure as our teacher, attitude matters, optimists are seldom disappointed, shooting sports and competition, hunting as a lifetime activity, sacrifice is often necessary, mental focus when shooting, and a lot of other topics from two of our greatest ambassadors. 

In this Episode (161) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Hank Shaw returns to share his ideas on cooking, fish, and fishing.  He talks about his new book, his fishing childhood, regional biases against great tasting fish, how all fish are edible, bad fish come from poor prep, pressure bleeding you catch, fish cooking simplicity, beer batter, traditional fish recipes, and a net full of great ideas that will change your thoughts about Hookin' and Cookin'.

In this bonus episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy talks remaining tag options with Brady Miller of goHUNT.com.  Topics covered include over-the-counter options for all species, returned tag options, left-over options, and an explanation of how these options work for each of the western states.  A few of these returned tags are premium hunts.  Summary being, if you are without a tag, you still have options to go hunting this season.

In this Episode (160) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy catches up with past guest, Clay Hayes.  Topics covered include Clay's appearance on Season 8 of the reality TV show ALONE. Also covered are building your own bow, getting as close as possible, defining your own mountain to climb, skills needed for intimate-distance hunting, mental conditioning, teaching your skills, survival when needed, grouse priorities, and a host of other topics that will entertain you.

In this shortened episode (159) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio Randy goes solo and gives some updates on podcast delays, makes a call for topics and guests to augment his own topic ideas, explains why policy and politics is a hunting topic, outlines content distribution plans being considered, updates on the 2021 hunt schedule, a quick overview of Arizona deer and sheep draw, and gives a Memorial Day tribute to a friend lost too soon.