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Ever feel like we take ourselves too seriously as hunters? Matt Drury and Tim Kjellesvik are changing that with The 100% Wild Podcast...and a sound board loaded with questionable decisions. Armed with a sense of humor stuck in junior high, each week the boys cut up about their hunting misadventures and balance out their relative ignorance with expert guests who actually know what they're talking about. Get on the show and make your hunting buddies jealous by submitting a Question of the Day and see how the public school system failed Matt in the Wildlife Word segment!
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- 2 weeks ago1h 3m
Never Take This Shot! The Quartering Angle That Almost Ruined My Season | 100% WILD Podcast Ep. 484
Never Take This Shot! The Quartering Angle That Almost Ruined My Season | 100% WILD Podcast Ep. 484 In this episode of the 100% WILD Podcast, Matt Drury and Tim Kjellesvik get real about the gritty, high-pressure world of suburban bowhunting and small-parcel whitetail management. Tim breaks down the hunt where he punched his early-season Missouri buck tag on a tiny six-acre strip of timber backing up to a power line corridor. Hunting a massive 30.48 barometric pressure cold-front spike, Tim executed a 27-yard shot on an un-patterned mature buck, only to face every hunter's worst nightmare: bumping the wounded deer from its bed eight hours later. He details the painstaking morning recovery with his buddy Tony Cantrell, the effectiveness of the gutless method on field-dressed game, and why bowhunters need to ditch risky heart shots in favor of dependable, high-percentage double-lung shot placement. The conversation turns to the emotional reality of mentoring youth hunters as Tim recounts taking his 14-year-old daughter Sophie into the timber with a compound bow. Sophie faced the extreme emotional swings of archery within a single sit—navigating a difficult, rushed quartering shot on a mature buck before earning instant redemption 20 minutes later by dropping a large doe. The hosts examine the intense logistics of recovering marginally hit whitetails, including coordinating volunteer search grids through the Rack Pack Facebook group and mobilizing thermal drone deer recovery teams. To close out the show, the guys dive into a crazy "Versus the Internet" news segment exposing a North Dakota archery club president accused of embezzling $183,000 before dramatically withdrawing his guilty plea. 00:00:00 – Blue-Collar Banter: Union Carpenter Humor & Construction Slang 00:03:14 – Getting on the Board: The Unique Reality of Suburban Deer Hunting 00:06:00 – Hunting 2-Minute Transition Corridors Across Small Parcels 00:08:55 – The 30.48 Barometer Surge: Cold Front Daytime Whitetail Movement 00:11:45 – Oak Tree Silhouettes & Early-Season DeerCast Movement Ratings 00:13:35 – The 27-Yard Shot: Managing Quartering-To Angles at Full Draw 00:15:30 – Watching the Bedded Buck: A 40-Minute Binocular Staredown 00:18:45 – THE WORST NIGHTMARE: Bumping a Wounded Buck After 8 Hours 00:21:40 – Blood Trailing Fat Chunks & Recovering the Crashed Whitetail 00:24:35 – "Two-Face" Scavenger Chews & Utilizing the Gutless Method 00:26:30 – Heart Shot vs. Double Lung: The Fatal Shot-Angle Debate 00:28:10 – Doing It on Your Terms: Terry Drury's Hunting Wisdom 00:35:15 – Sophie's Hunt: Mentoring a 14-Year-Old Compound Bowhunter 00:39:15 – The 18-Yard Buck Encounter: Rushed Full Draw & The Hard Quarter 00:41:55 – Instant Redemption: Dropping a Big Doe 20 Minutes Later 00:44:20 – Teaching Hunting Ethics: Empathy, Decisions, and Hard Lessons 00:48:05 – Mobilizing Thermal Drones: Rack Pack Grid Searches with Recon 1 LLC 00:51:40 – Thermal Drones vs. Bloodhounds on Marginal Gut Hits 00:54:50 – VERSUS THE INTERNET: Archery Club President Embezzles $183,000! 00:58:20 – Withdrawing the Guilty Plea: Minot, North Dakota Courtroom Drama 01:00:25 – Rack Pack Facebook Community & Funny Member Names Join the Rack Pack Facebook Group :/ n73gskjt7bfb2ngc Get ahead of your Game with DeerCast available on iOS and Android devices App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/deerc... Play Store: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1Z1TVJzaDhERXp6LW1iSVN4dk9STFk2dFJLd3xBQ3Jtc0ttb1ZyRnJKUWRIRy1peWFa
- 3 weeks ago36 min
How a Cell Cam Photo at Dawn Led to a 203" Giant by Sunset | 100% WILD Podcast Ep. 483
How a Cell Cam Photo at Dawn Led to a 203" Giant by Sunset | 100% WILD Podcast Ep. 483 In this episode of the 100% WILD Podcast, Matt Drury and Tim Kjellesvik examine the ultimate hunting dream with Tyler Hamlin who shares the unbelievable harvest story of a lifetime, tagging an absolute monster 203 1/8" non-typical Kansas whitetail on opening week. Tyler recounts the shock of checking his cell cameras that morning, spotting a massive, unfamiliar buck bedded tight to a buddy's farm, and immediately clearing his schedule to slip into a tower blind by 4:00 PM. Within 90 minutes of his sit, the giant walked in broadside at just 20 yards, creating an instant early-season recovery. The crew analyzes the aftermath and psychology of harvesting a world-class buck, including the local rumor mills and property politics that inevitably ignite when a 200-inch buck hits the dirt. Tyler shows off the jaw-dropping rack on video, highlighting an outrageous 14x7 point frame, massive tine length, and a bizarre third main beam. Matt Drury draws comparisons to legendary Drury Outdoors hunts, recalling the celebration when Mark Drury harvested his iconic 197-inch buck and celebrated at the Dew Drop Inn. The episode rounds out with a breakdown of small-parcel trail camera density, Kansas single-buck tag limitations, and a rapid-fire trivia challenge. 00:00:08 – Studio 483: What if Deer Season Only Lasted 90 Minutes? 00:01:30 – Introducing Tyler Hamlin: The 203 1/8" Kansas Whitetail Giant 00:03:48 – The 200-Inch Fallout: Rumor Mills & Neighborhood Politics Over Monster Bucks 00:06:21 – Exploding Antler Growth: Did This Buck Jump 70 Inches in One Season? 00:07:30 – The Dawn Cell Cam Shock: Dropping Everything to Hunt the Morning Intel 00:09:15 – Tower Blind Positioning: Setting Up on a Friend's Kansas Farm 00:11:45 – Trail Camera Strategy: Why 1 Camera Every 10 Acres Still Misses Deer 00:13:30 – Stepping Out in Daylight: Spotting the Monarch at 30 Yards 00:16:35 – The 20-Yard Execution: Executing the Broadside Shot from the Blind 00:18:26 – The Sound of Approaching Hooves: Navigating the Doppler Effect in the Timber 00:20:38 – Walking Up on the Deer: Ground Shrink vs. Massive Ground Growth 00:24:20 – How to Celebrate a 200-Incher: Memories of Mark Drury's 197" Buck at Dew Drop Inn 00:27:50 – SHOWING THE RACK: The 14x7 Point Frame & Wild Third Main Beam 00:30:13 – Kansas Tag Rules: What Do You Do When You're Tagged Out in September? 00:33:19 – Mossy Oak Gamekeepers: Enhancing Small-Parcel Habitat & Security Trails 00:37:38 – 60-Second Trivia Challenge: Antler Velvet, Foot Glands & Boone and Crockett Minimums 00:40:40 – Early-Season Recovery Dangers: Coyotes Reaching Downed Deer in 30 Minutes Join the Rack Pack Facebook Group :/ n73gskjt7bfb2ngc Get ahead of your Game with DeerCast available on iOS and Android devices App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/deerc... Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Don't forget to stock up for your next hunt! 1st Phorm has you covered! Protein Sticks: https://1stphorm.com/products/protein
- 4 weeks ago54 min
How a Neighbor Trade-Off Led to Taylor's Viral Giant Buck | 100% WILD Podcast Ep. 482
How a Neighbor Trade-Off Led to Taylor's Viral Giant Buck | 100% WILD Podcast Ep. 482 In this episode of the 100% WILD Podcast, Matt Drury and Tim Kjellesvik welcome Taylor Drury Land to break down her viral Northern Missouri bow hunt. Taylor recounts how a neighbor trade-off agreement allowed the Drury Outdoors team to manage food plots and habitat on a neighboring property in exchange for trophy access. She details the September 16th opener following a torrential rainstorm, overcoming blind access blunders, sweating on the walk-in, and navigating noisy window latches to execute a lethal high double-lung shot on a giant whitetail buck. The crew also dives into archery mechanics and equipment setups, highlighting Taylor's 50-pound draw weight, broadhead selection, and the critical importance of leg positioning on whitetail vitals. Taylor reviews the all-new Muddy Women's Apparel line, Tim celebrates his son Bo's first-ever deer harvest, and the hosts play a rapid-fire "Hot Takes" game segment covering keyboard critics and hunting preferences. Finally, the episode wraps up with a celebration of Mark and Terry Drury receiving the prestigious Governor's Conservation Award at Grant's Farm. 00:00:00 – Welcome & Mossy Oak Gamekeepers Live Read 00:01:40 – Taylor Drury's Viral Hunt: 230k+ Views in 5 Days 00:03:06 – The Landowner Trade-Off: Trading Food Plot Labor for Trophy Access 00:08:22 – September 16th Opener: Hunting the Rain Event in Northern Missouri 00:12:41 – Blind Access Blunders: Sweating the Walk-In & Running Late 00:18:28 – Blind Mechanics: Quiet Window Latches & Stealth Positioning 00:20:45 – Whitetail Shot Angles: How Front Leg Movement Shifts Vitals 00:24:35 – Taylor's Bow Setup: 50lb Draw Weight & Mechanical Broadhead Penetration 00:29:39 – The Tracking Crew: Following a 150-Yard Blood Trail 00:33:48 – Solo Hunts vs. Camp Celebrations: Tim's Son Bo Kills His First Deer 00:37:05 – Gear Review: Field-Testing the Muddy Women's Apparel Line 00:42:56 – Hot Takes Game: Husband vs. Dad Hunting Preferences 00:46:10 – Dispelling Myths: Dispatching Wounded Game & Keyboard Critics 00:51:36 – Governor's Conservation Award: Honoring Mark & Terry Drury at Grant's Farm Join the Rack Pack Facebook Group :/ n73gskjt7bfb2ngc Get ahead of your Game with DeerCast available on iOS and Android devices App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/deerc... Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Don't forget to stock up for your next hunt! 1st Phorm has you covered! Protein Sticks: https://1stphorm.com/products/protein... Level-1 Bars: https://1stphorm.com/products/level-1... Energy Drinks: <a href= "https://
- Sep 30, 202644 min
How Zach Houchin Tagged a 200" Kentucky Monster | 100% WILD Podcast Ep. 481
How Zach Houchin Tagged a 200" Kentucky Monster | 100% WILD Podcast Ep. 481 In this episode of the 100% WILD Podcast, Matt Drury is joined by guest co-host Jim Richman (Editor-in-Chief for DeerCast) as they discuss a massive Midwest early-season temperature drop that triggered daytime deer movement across the region. Matt breaks down his recent public land Idaho elk hunting trip alongside MLB legend Adam Wainwright and internet icon Rut Daniels (Bud Fisher). The crew dives into the realities of backcountry elk hunting, discussing camp fellowship, wallo setups, and high-altitude hiking strategy when cold fronts roll through the mountains. The main feature of the show highlights an incredible installment of DeerCast's Giant Tracker series with guest Zach Houchin from Kentucky. Zach shares the full story of harvesting a gross 200-plus-inch non-typical whitetail that exploded in growth from a clean 10-point the previous season, adding over 24 inches including unicorn base points, and 13-inch tines. Zach details how he utilized DeerCast WindCheck to navigate dying evening thermals near soybean and corn field edges, the gamble of passing 4-year-old bucks on smaller acreage, and a harrowing encounter where coyotes began eating a harvested buck just 30 minutes after the shot. 00:00:00 – Midwest Temperature Drops & Early-Season Daylight Deer Movement 00:01:25 – Matt Drury's Idaho Elk Hunt Recap with Adam Wainwright & Rut Daniels 00:03:18 – Introducing DeerCast Giant Tracker: Zach Houchin's 200" Kentucky Buck 00:05:00 – Antler Growth Explosion: Tracking a 10-Point That Added 24 Inches of Trash 00:08:10 – Early-Season Food Sources: Corn Rows, Soybeans & Kentucky Baiting Laws 00:11:35 – DeerCast WindCheck: Navigating Dying Evening Thermals in Early Season 00:14:00 – The 20-Yard Moment: Stepping Out at Sunset on High Barometric Pressure 00:17:40 – Age-Class Debate: Passing 4-Year-Old Bucks vs. Managing Small Tracts 00:24:45 – SHOWING THE RACK: 13-Inch Tines, Unicorn Points & Massive Non-Typical Trash 00:27:30 – The Circle of Trust: Recovery Calls & Walking Up on a 200-Inch Monster 00:33:00 – Tracking Barometric Pressure: How High Barometer Triggers Daylight Giants 00:37:30 – 60-Second Rapid-Fire Trivia: Antler Velvet, Glands & B&C Score Limits 00:40:20 – Coyotes in 30 Minutes: Terrifying Field Night Encounters After the Shot Join the Rack Pack Facebook Group :/ n73gskjt7bfb2ngc Get ahead of your Game with DeerCast available on iOS and Android devices App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/deerc... Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Don't forget to stock up for your next hunt! 1st Phorm has you covered! Protein Sticks: https://1stphorm.com/products/protein... Level-1 Bars: https://
- Sep 23, 202641 min
The Nightmare of Misjudging Yardage on a Bull Elk at Full Draw | 100% WILD Podcast Ep. 480
The Nightmare of Misjudging Yardage on a Bull Elk at Full Draw | 100% WILD Podcast Ep. 480 In this episode of the 100% WILD Podcast, Matt Drury and Tim Kjellesvik kick off the opening of fall hunting seasons with raw, honest discussions on bowhunting mechanics, field mishaps, and current outdoor news. Tim reflects on his previous Dream Season Live hunt analyzing the high-pressure situation of misjudging yardage and giving a 350 class bull elk a haircut at 35 yards while letting down multiple times. Matt discusses his ongoing psychological battle with target panic, detailing the frustrating feeling of sight pins holding four inches low on the target face and sharing specific form adjustments—like lowering the release elbow, to help elevate the bow arm without punching the trigger. The hosts also tackle outrageous stories making headlines across the outdoor community. They break down a terrifying incident in Fenton, Missouri, where an Amazon delivery truck's windshield and packages were pierced by a stray 400 FPS crossbow bolt after a neighbor overshot his target from 100 yards away, sparking a vital conversation about suburban backyard shooting safety and backstops. Additionally, the crew rallies behind a 7 year old girl who faced viral online death threats from an Illinois school employee after sharing a picture of her first dove hunt, before closing out with early season EHD herd health concerns and 70-year-old Terry Drury slalom water-skiing. 00:00:00 – Welcome to Deer Season: Idaho Elk Prep & Studio Catch-Up 00:00:50 – Missed Shots on Camera: Reflecting on Last Year's Idaho Elk Hunt 00:02:00 – I Gave a 350-Inch Bull a Haircut: Misjudging Yardage at Full Draw 00:05:20 – The Unique Pressure of Having Bowhunting Failures Filmed 00:06:26 – Beating Target Panic: Why Your Sight Pin Holds 4 Inches Low 00:08:00 – Bow Form Adjustments: Lowering Your Release Elbow for Elevation 00:11:30 – First Deer of the Season: Dragging a Rotting Doe Before a Wedding 00:15:25 – Early-Season EHD Fears: Dead Does Found Near Summer Ponds 00:17:14 – Dove Season Opener: Heatwaves, Social Field Hunts, and Camaraderie 00:18:38 – Anti-Hunter Online Attack: School Employee Threatens 7-Year-Old Girl 00:20:50 – Defending Youth Hunters Against Internet Hate and PETA Attacks 00:30:20 – Late Summer Fun: 70-Year-Old Terry Drury Slalom Water Skiing 00:33:40 – CRAZY LOCAL NEWS: Crossbow Bolt Shoots Through Amazon Van Windshield 00:36:15 – Sighting in Crossbows in Suburbia: Backstops & Target Safety 00:38:50 – Sky Drawing Dangers & Safe Practice Techniques at Home Join the Rack Pack Facebook Group :/ n73gskjt7bfb2ngc Get ahead of your Game with DeerCast available on iOS and Android devices App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/deerc... Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Don't forget to stock up for your next hunt! 1st Phorm has you covered! Protein Sticks: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWdwR0tVaFU3QktKUk16ek9nMTlOdEh4UkJYZ3xBQ3Jtc0trRWtVdW5PNkFHT3RVQnUzMklrcm81UWFLNG41bk9uZnRsNUxsZy11ekVjMnZkcGV1bzBh
- Sep 16, 202653 min
Years Broke in Nashville: How I Finally Wrote a #1 Radio Hit | 100% WILD Podcast Ep. 479
Years Broke in Nashville: How I Finally Wrote a #1 Radio Hit | 100% WILD Podcast Ep. 479 In this episode of the 100% WILD Podcast, Matt Drury and Tim Kjellesvik sit down with hit country music songwriter Josh Dunne. Originally from Missouri, Josh shares his incredible 12-year journey through Nashville's publishing machine. From writing Brantley Gilbert's hit "What Happens in a Small Town" to collaborating with Morgan Wallen and driving ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons to Carrabba's in a beat-up Pathfinder. The guys break down the evolution of modern country music, "bro-country," and how hunting culture, backroads, and 20-pound fishing line constantly inspire mainstream lyrics. Beyond songwriting secrets, Josh dives into his passion for public land whitetail hunting in Tennessee. He recounts how a DeerCast "Green Light" prediction convinced him to head to the woods leading to an incredible public land buck harvest using the Mad Growl call. Josh then sings a live acoustic performance of an unreleased song dedicated to his late father, honoring the emotional bond of missing your primary hunting partner when fall arrives. 00:00:00 – Welcome to Bass Pro Studios: Pre-Season Prep & Country Music 00:00:32 – Introducing Hit Country Songwriter Josh Dunne 00:02:40 – Writing "Give Away the Farm" Inspired by Drury Outdoors 00:04:05 – "What Happens in a Small Town": Scoring a #1 Hit with Brantley Gilbert 00:05:10 – Inside the Nashville Songwriting Machine: Writer Shares vs. Publishing 00:08:45 – The Evolution of "Bro-Country" & Mainstream Country Music 00:13:30 – How Hunting, Fishing, and Mono Line Inspire Country Lyrics 00:16:10 – Writing Rooms with Morgan Wallen & ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons 00:18:25 – The Carrabba's Story: Driving Billy Gibbons in a Beat-Up Pathfinder 00:20:42 – Outdoor Channel "Whitetail Legends" Poster Drama & Internet Trolls 00:25:15 – "Nepo Babies" in Music and the Outdoor Industry 00:31:35 – Meeting Matt Drury's Aunt Nancy on Broadway in 2009 00:33:40 – Losing Your First-Call Hunting Partner: Writing Songs for Dad 00:39:50 – Josh Dunne's Biggest Whitetail: The Small-Rack, Big-Memories Wall 00:41:30 – DeerCast Green Light: Tagging a 130" Tennessee Public Land Buck 00:49:00 – LIVE PERFORMANCE: Josh Dunne Plays His Heartfelt Hunting Tribute Song Join the Rack Pack Facebook Group :/ n73gskjt7bfb2ngc Get ahead of your Game with DeerCast available on iOS and Android devices App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/deerc... Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Don't forget to stock up for your next hunt! 1st Phorm has you covered! Protein Sticks: https://1stphorm.com/products/protein... Level-1 Bars: https://1stphorm.com/products/level-1... Energy Drinks: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTNXbGdOOWlKSWI0UDY2cThfYTVxekpsT3U1Z3xBQ3Jtc0tubW8wLXpGdk93X3hKRmNJV2pGZ3FULWg3VjZac01VdzFocG8wT3pkR0k1ZS1janAwTEhUbmdyQ1hRV0JFa2Y0MHRlaXNjbEladmExaXduNEpxTXh2ZGpiVEMzdXRTc0ZjcXBaQ090Mkk3NlItbGEtaw&q=https%3A%2F%2
- Sep 2, 20261h 3m
Pre-Season Reality Check Every Whitetail Hunter Needs | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 478
Pre-Season Reality Check Every Whitetail Hunter Needs | 100% Wild Podcast Ep. 478 In this pre-season catch-up episode of the 100% WILD Podcast, Matt Drury and Tim Kjellesvik break down the last-minute bowhunting gear changes, shooting mechanics, and equipment maintenance required before heading into the woods. The hosts dive into relatable archery struggles, including fixing target panic, managing eye dominance issues during low-light practice, and preventing severe field injuries caused by snapped D-loops, failing lighted nocks, and release aid malfunctions. The conversation transitions into tactical land management and whitetail scouting, highlighting the new DeerCast Plot Planner tool designed to calculate exact acreage, seeding rates, fertilizer needs, and regional rainfall metrics. Matt shares his experience setting up trail cameras on his Missouri properties to target wide, mature bucks. Finally, the hosts tackle industry controversies, clearing up online misinformation surrounding public land cellular trail camera bans in Iowa and breaking down the actual regulations behind Missouri's updated Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) management rules. 00:00:00 – Pre-Season Catch-Up & Fall Production Deadlines 00:01:18 – Heavy Arrow Build: Victory Archery VLR Micro-Diameter Specs 00:03:20 – Increasing Draw Weight to 65lbs for String-Dropping Elk 00:05:48 – The Financial Temptation of Buying a New Bow Before Opening Day 00:08:16 – Low-Light Archery Practice: Headlight Glare & Crossed-Eye Dominance 00:11:00 – Shot Sequence Adjustments: Closing the Non-Dominant Eye at Full Draw 00:14:09 – Beating Target Panic: How to Stop Punching the Index Trigger 00:17:05 – Preventing String Slaps, Form Flaws & Arm Guard Debates 00:19:48 – Lighted Nock Wear & Avoiding Backyard Dry-Fire Disasters 00:22:00 – Bowhunting Disasters: Snapped D-Loops & Handheld Release Failures 00:28:12 – DeerCast Plot Planner: Calculating Seed, Fertilizer & Rainfall Rates 00:30:31 – Setting Deer Profiles & Custom Tag Analytics in Command 00:33:20 – Suburban Scouting: Prospecting Mega Bucks in St. Louis Neighborhoods 00:37:32 – Landowner Privacy Concerns & Suburban Trail Cam Etiquette 00:41:15 – Cell Cam Bans: Fact-Checking Iowa Public Land Regulations 00:46:15 – How App Location Services & Digital Data Logs Actually Work 00:49:18 – Missouri CWD Changes: Unpacking the 20-Acre Rule & Tag Limits 00:53:32 – Clickbait Media vs. Fact-Checking Wildlife Agency Regulations Join the Rack Pack Facebook Group :/ n73gskjt7bfb2ngc Get ahead of your Game with DeerCast available on iOS and Android devices App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/deerc... Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Don't forget to stock up for your next hunt! 1st Phorm has you covered! Protein Sticks: https://1stphorm.com/products/protein... Level-1 Bars: https://1stphorm.com/products/level-1... Energy Drinks: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTNXbGdOOWlKSWI0U
- Aug 5, 20261h 34m
How to Draw Public Land Western Tags for Elk Hunting without Wasting Years | 100% WILD Podcast
How to Draw Public Land Western Tags for Elk Hunting without Wasting Years | 100% WILD Podcast In this episode of the 100% WILD Podcast, Matt Drury and Tim Kjellesvik sit down with special in-studio guest Jake Arvold from 1st Phorm Outdoors (host of The Experience More Podcast) to break down Western big game prep and backcountry land management. Jake shares his unique background growing up on a northern Wisconsin elk ranch before detailing how he built the 1st Phorm Outdoors brand to connect fitness, nutrition, and hunting. He delivers a masterclass on e-scouting DIY public land elk hunts across states like Colorado and Idaho, demonstrating how to use digital mapping apps to pinpoint steep topography, hog's backs, hidden benches, and water runoffs where mature bulls evade human pressure. The crew dives deep into Western thermals, explaining why mountain wind consistently pulls toward cool water sources and how hunters can move silently through tight contour lines without getting busted. Jake's discusses his harrowing solo DIY elk hunt in the Colorado wilderness. After his wife Tina and 10-month-old daughter Aurora dropped him off at a steep trailhead, Jake silently stalked a massive herd bull, pinwheeling it four times between 28 and 60 yards. He details the terrifying aftermath of an 187-pound pack-out in total darkness, where slipping off a deadfall log threw him eight feet down a slope, leaving him injured until fellow hunters stepped in to help. Rounding out the show, the hosts explore the 1st Phorm App's custom backcountry fitness protocols (Mountain Proof 2.0 and Camp Protocol), VO2 max metrics for longevity, Missouri's upcoming bear tag season, and a rapid-fire "This or That" round on early-season whitetail tactics. 00:00:00 – Summer Recap: Welcoming Jake from 1st Phorm Outdoors 00:01:06 – Road Warrior Life: Total Archery Challenge (TAC) & Outdoor Events 00:03:42 – Building 1st Phorm Outdoors: Supplement Tools for Backcountry Athletes 00:07:16 – Growing Up on a Wisconsin Elk Ranch: Raising World-Class Bulls 00:09:40 – Western Big Game Mindset: Over-The-Counter (OTC) vs. State Draw Systems 00:17:03 – E-Scouting Blueprint: Locating Hog's Backs, Pockets & Steep Topo Benches 00:22:12 – Thermals & Wind Science: Why Mountain Air Always Pulls to Cool Water 00:24:41 – Elk vs. Whitetail Tactics: Sound, Vision, and Moving Through Heavy Cover 00:28:50 – The Solo Colorado Elk Hunt: Family Trailhead Drop-Offs with a 10-Month-Old 00:33:17 – Concrete Slab Fire Towers & Surviving Mountain Rainstorms 00:38:14 – Bypassing Hunter Pressure: Climbing 500ft Vertical Off Roadside Guts 00:41:30 – Silently Stalking the Herd Bull: 4 Rapid-Fire Arrows at 28–60 Yards 00:46:08 – The 187lb Pack-Out Disaster: Falling 8 Feet Off a Deadfall Log in the Dark 00:51:30 – Backcountry Brotherhood: Calling Late-Night Pack-Out Support 00:57:32 – 1st Phorm App Workouts: Mountain Proof 2.0 & Camp Protocol Programs 01:04:33 – Post-Workout Mountain Nutrition: Fueling Calorie Deficits with Formula 1 01:08:45 – Longevity & VO2 Max: Muscle Mass, Health Shifts, and Passing the Heritage 01:23:27 – This or That: Early Season Whitetail Strategy Edition 01:27:46 – Bass Pro Sunset Hills Fall Classic Preview with Matt & Terry Drury 01:31:23 – Drawing Missouri Bear Tags & The Real Name for a Group of Bears Join the Rack Pack Facebook Group :/ n73gskjt7bfb2ngc Get ahead of your Game with DeerCast available on iOS and Android devices App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/deerc... Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Don't forget to stock up for your next hunt! 1st Phorm has you covered! Protein Sticks: <a href= "h
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Ever feel like we take ourselves too seriously as hunters? Matt Drury and Tim Kjellesvik are changing that with The 100% Wild Podcast...and a sound board loaded with questionable decisions. Armed with a sense of humor stuck in junior high, each week the boys cut up about their hunting misadventures and balance out their relative ignorance with expert guests who actually know what they're talking about. Get on the show and make your hunting buddies jealous by submitting a Question of the Day and see how the public school system failed Matt in the Wildlife Word segment!
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