Western Hunter

In this episode, Kevin and Brody sat down to swap stories with Wilderness Athlete's own Katelyn O'Brien (also known as […] The post Ep 43: A Real KOB Story - With Katelyn O'Brien, Kevin, and Brody appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Chris Denham and Mike Duplan head deep into the Chugach Range in search of a legal Dall ram. Bad luck, […] The post Watch Free | The Western Hunter S5 E3 – "The Pinnacle" appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

In this episode, Brody, Kevin, Tom, and Levi gathered up to officially recap Kevin's archery elk hunt in Montana. They […] The post Ep. 42: Montana Archery Elk - (After the Hunt) - with Kevin, Brody, Tom, and Levi appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Deuter Kids Comfort Carrier From the moment I saw another dad walking around a crowded farmers’ market with his kid […] The post Kids Gear Guide 2025 appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

n a recent podcast with Exo Mtn Gear, we had a conversation about the most revolutionary product introduction in my 40+ years in the hunting industry. My answer at that time was the laser rangefinder. Even with months to ponder that question, my mind did not change. But if I were asked that question today, my answer would be the new ST/AT Balance spotting scopes from Swarovski. The post Caught Off Balance - The astonishing new AT/ST Balance spotting scopes from Swarovski appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Brody and Chris discuss the all-new Swarovski AT/ST Balance spotting scopes and their application, industry implications, field use, ergonomics, and […] The post Ep. 41 - Caught Off Balance - The New Swarovski Stabilized Spotting Scopes - with Chris and Brody appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Kevin has used the Sig KILO10K-ABS rangefinding binocular for about a year. In this video, he provides an overview of […] The post Sig KILO10K Rangefinding Binocular Review appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” When historian George Santayana penned those words, he probably wasn't referring to elk hunting mistakes. Yet, after 20 years of DIY, OTC, out-of-state hunts, I have a long list of errors that still haunt me. Let me share a few of the most painful ones in hopes of sparing you from repeating them. The post Hard Lessons appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

As the title implies, these are quick and simple tips for backpack hunting. They’re not meant to be gospel, but […] The post Basic Tips for Backcountry Hunting appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

In this episode, Kevin sits down with Brennon Fisher, owner of Montana Outwest Outfitters, to discuss Kevin's elk hunt, the […] The post Ep 40: Montana Outwest Outfitters - with Brennon Fisher appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

By Anthony Dorsey I’ve pursued spring black bears three out of the last four years, but I wouldn’t call myself […] The post Bear Hunter | a short story appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Kevin and I were on call for a few weeks, waiting for the starting gun for the race up to […] The post Los Gatos Frios appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

In this episode, Kevin and Brody sit down with Eric Stecker of both Defiance Machine and McMillan Stocks–two of the […] The post Ep 39: Defiance/McMillan - with Eric Stecker appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Vortex Ranger HD 3000 If you’re looking to enter the rangefinding binocular lifestyle, the Vortex Ranger HD 3000 is absolutely […] The post Gift Guide 2025 appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Hanging around the Outdoorsmans headquarters for the last seven years, I’ve had my fair share of time behind some truly exceptional glass. Over those years, it’s quite obvious that there are 4-5 major players when it comes to top-tier glass, so anytime we catch wind of someone creeping their way into the majors, all ears perk up. The post Element Nexus Gen II appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

In this episode of the Western Hunter Podcast, Brody talks to Kevin and Tom before Kevin's Montana early archery elk […] The post Ep 38: Montana Archery Elk - (Before the Hunt) - with Kevin, Brody, and Tom appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

My dad drew an early rifle mule deer tag for Arizona’s famed Kaibab Plateau. With a wall-hanger muley being one […] The post Gear List: Arizona Kaibab Mule Deer Hunt appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Brody has extensive experience with the Gunwerks Elevate 2.0. Today, he runs you through its specs, features, and who he […] The post Gunwerks Elevate 2.0 Bipod Review appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

In this episode, Brody and Levi (mostly Brody) flip the script and interview Chris Denham regarding his health and fitness […] The post Ep 37: The Old Bull with Chris Denham, Brody Layher, and Levi Sopeland appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Read the review of the Ruger American Gen 2 in Issue 6! Full build and breakdown will be included in […] The post Ep 36: The Workin' Man's Custom Rifle – with Brody Layher and Levi Sopeland appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

I’ve been sleeping in the Born Outdoor Badger Bed on a bunch of trips this year–everything from mountain biking weekends […] The post Born Outdoor Badger Bed Review appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Welcome to a new type of Western Hunter Podcast. We've got a lot of interesting characters working in the background […] The post Ep 34: North to Alaska with Brody Layher and Tom Hinski appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Brody just got back from Alaska, where he spent a bunch of time testing the Argali Outdoors Rincon 2P Pro […] The post Video: Argali Rincon 2P Pro Dyneema Tent Review appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

Ryan Holm is the new Director of Marketing for Leica’s Sport Optics division. While Ryan is new to the high-performance optics industry, he is no stranger to the hunting market. I first met Ryan when he was in a similar position with the pack company, Mystery Ranch. I still give him major credit for building that brand into the category leader. The post Western Hunter Podcast | Ep 34 | Ryan Holm of Leica Sport Optics appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article

I was born and raised in northern California and started shooting a bow in 1974 when I was five years old after I found an old wood recurve under a neighbor’s house. I grew up in a hippie family of artists of various mediums. My mother was a vegetarian, but I’d acquired a taste for meat early on, and this only fanned the flames of my interest in hunting I’d somehow discovered my love for woodworking and building things started out about the same time. The post Featured Artist Series: Makers Edition - South Cox appeared first on Western Hunter. View the full article