Big Hunt Guys

Shed season is more than just picking up antlers—it’s a grind, a puzzle, an obsession, and I think it makes you an all-around better hunter. Christian Batty of Next Gen Hunting joins us to share shed hunting stories, lessons learned in the mountains, and what it takes to find success chasing elk and deer sheds out west. Whether you're new to shed hunting or already hooked, this episode offers real-world insight and plenty of earned information.

In this episode, Chris Young joins me the day before he heads out on a spring bear hunt, and we dive deep into everything that makes spring bear hunting so special and challenging. We kick things off by talking about e-scouting bear country, tracking snowpack, and satellite imagery to build Plans A through F before ever setting foot in the mountains. A little storytelling on one of the best-looking color-phase bears. And if that wasn’t enough, we get into the story of how he killed an absolute giant boar on the last day, last light of a six-day backpack hunt after having an absolutely brutal hunt. Pure grit. We also crack the puzzle on bear seasonality — why understanding what bears are doing in April vs. June is the single biggest thing that’ll make you more successful. We wrap up talking tarps (the most underrated piece of your spring hunting system), the power of research papers for understanding bear biology, and why Google Scholar might be the best scouting tool you’re not using.
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In this episode, Brady and Trail lay out their blueprint for building a reliable hunting clothing system. They cover everything from next-to-skin base layers to insulation, outer layers, and footwear—breaking down how each piece plays a role in comfort and performance. They cover the purpose behind each layer, how to adapt for different seasons, and the small details that make a big difference.

In this solo episode of Game Trail Podcast, Trail dives deep into one of the most frustrating challenges archers and bowhunters face—target panic. Drawing from personal experience, he shares how target panic affected his shooting, the mental battles that came with it, and the turning point that helped him break free. Trail walks through the exact steps he used to overcome it, along with practical tips you can apply right away to regain control, rebuild confidence, and improve your shot execution. Whether you're struggling with freezing up, punching the trigger, or just feeling off your game, this episode offers real-world advice from someone who’s been there.
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Travis Nowotny is one of the most lethal mountain hunters I know. In this episode, we sat down to talk bears, and it turned into one of those conversations I just didn’t want to end. Travis breaks down his entire approach to spring black bear hunting — from reading the green-up to picking the right terrain, hunting pressure-free country, and how early-season warmth like we’re seeing this year completely changes where bears will be. We dig into bow vs. rifle tactics, why backpacking into bear country makes sense, and the one terrain feature he always keys on. We also get into e-scouting strategies for out-of-state tags, building hunting circles with guys who actually want to help each other, and why your hunting approach has to evolve as life gets busier. Travis opens up about balancing running Goat Knives, electrical work, family, and still finding a way to put himself on animals year after year — and honestly, the perspective he brings on why we hunt is something I greatly respect.
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