FOCUS HUNTING PODCAST

In this episode, Kevin is joined by Adam Janke, host of the Beyond the Kill podcast. They dive into the intersection of hunting, parenting, and personal growth. They get real about balancing family life and fatherhood with bowhunting, rifle hunting, and backcountry hunting, and how year-round fitness, scouting, and time in the mountains shape them as hunters and as men. 

They explore how struggle, failure, injuries, and setbac...

In this episode, Kevin sits down with World number one archer Mathias Fullerton. Mathias reveals what it really takes to reach and stay at the top of elite archery. From his early days training in Denmark to competing on the world stage, Mathias shares how discipline, resilience, and sports psychology shaped his journey. He explains his mental training and visualization techniques, how he handles pressure as a top‑ranked archer, an...

In this episode, Kevin sits down with John Barklow, one of the most highly respected and knowledgeable experts in the outdoor industry. With decades of experience in backcountry hunting, mountain survival, gear design, and technical layering systems, John has helped shape how serious outdoorsmen and women prepare for harsh environments.

We dive deep into:

• How to build a reliable outdoor gear system for any ...

Kevin and Landen sit down with Jordan Sillars, host of the Blood Trails podcast, to talk about the intersection of hunting, the outdoors, and true-crime storytelling. Blood Trails blends real‑life outdoor mysteries, hunting‑related crimes, and backcountry investigations into gripping narrative episodes—and in this conversation, Jordan pulls back the curtain on how it all comes together.

In this episode, yo...

Kevin and Landen sit down with Adam from Weatherby, Inc. for an inside look at how one of the most respected rifle brands in the world designs and builds premium hunting rifles and high‑performance cartridges.

Adam walks through the full process from initial concept to the finished rifle in the field sharing how legacy, innovation, and real‑world hunting experience shape every Weatherby product.

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Join Kevin and Landen as they sit down with Dr. Mike Chamberlain, “The Wild Turkey Doc” for a deep dive into wild turkey behavior, biology, and hunting strategy. Dr. Chamberlain is one of North America’s leading wild turkey researchers and a passionate turkey hunter, and he breaks down what his latest science means for turkey hunters in the field.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

• Wild turkey behavio...

In this episode, we sit down with seasoned elk hunter and outdoorsman Rusty Smith to break down what it really takes to find consistent success in the elk woods. Elk hunting is not for the faint-hearted, and tagging bulls year after year is one of the toughest challenges in all of western big game hunting. Rusty shares the meticulous preparation he puts in before season, how he approaches scouting for elk, and how he...

In this episode, the guys are back from a short break and dive straight into listener questions focused on elk hunting and backcountry performance. They break down practical mid‑season fitness tips to keep you strong and sharp in the field, along with strategies for staying mentally and physically ready when the grind of the season starts to catch up with you. The conversation covers what to do when elk are hard to locate, how to a...

In this episode, we welcome David Houser, innovative engineer and part owner of Beast Broadheads, to talk about the world’s sharpest mechanical broadhead and its revolutionary design. David gives a behind‑the‑scenes look at the intricate challenges and triumphs involved in creating one of the most advanced hunting broadheads on the market. From engineering and design hurdles to manufacturing brea...

Host Landen Fidek sits down with Alaskan guide and professional hunter Adam Grenda from the popular YouTube channel “Stuck in the Rut” to break down moose hunting in Alaska from the ground up. Adam shares hard-earned insight on effective moose calling techniques, what sounds to make, when to call, and why certain vocalizations work on mature bulls. He dives into Alaska moose hunting strategy for remote, rugged country, ...

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with legendary mule deer hunter and author Robby Denning to dive deep into advanced mule deer hunting strategies for every season.

Robby Denning is widely regarded as one of the most knowledgeable mule deer hunters in the West. He breaks down proven tactics for early-season mule deer hunting in September, Pre-rut and rut mule deer behavior and strategies, and late...

On this episode, backcountry elk hunting expert and industry personality Brian Barney joins Kevin Toye and Landen Fidek to talk next‑level Western elk hunting mindset and strategy. Brian shares decades of backcountry elk hunting experience, focusing on his core philosophy: adapt or die. He delivers actionable elk hunting tips on reading mountain weather patterns, adjusting failed tactics in real time, and staying mentally tough whe...

Kevin Toye and Landen Fidek sit down with author and backcountry hunter Josh Kirchner to talk Western black bear hunting strategies, outdoor writing, and life as a devoted husband and serious backcountry hunter. Josh shares how he got started in hunting and outdoor writing, what life looks like as a devoted husband, writer, and backcountry hunter, and his proven black bear hunting strategies. They dive into how to scout for bears, ...

Kevin Toye and Landen Fidek chat with Joe Kondelis, president of the American Bear Foundation, about grizzly bear hunting, black bear management, and wildlife conservation across the Western United States and Canada. They dig into current legislation proposing grizzly bear reintroduction in California, the science behind black bear and grizzly bear population management, and best practices for avoiding human–bear conflict in ...

Kevin Toye and Landen Fidek sit down with Kifaru International’s Kenneth Thrall to talk serious backcountry hunting gear for elk and mule deer backpack hunters. Kenneth shares his journey from Oregon to joining Kifaru in Wyoming, what it really takes to design and build a bombproof hunting backpack, and why Kifaru packs have such a strong reputation in the Western big game community. They dive into early‑season and late‑seaso...

Episode 221 of our hunting podcast breaks down backcountry elk and mule deer hunting gear and clothing from SITKA, KUIU, and First Lite for Western Canadian big game backpack hunters of all experience levels. Kevin, Derek, and Landen compare complete hunting clothing systems layer by layer, sharing real‑world pros and cons from extensive use on elk and mule deer hunts in steep mountain terrain. Learn how their layering systems perf...