Chasing Giants: A Hunter’s Journey in Alaska

The Rich Outdoors

Cody Rich

Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Wilderness, Business, Sports

4.9 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 23 June 2023

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

EP 596: Zach Kenner Chasing Giants: A Hunter’s Journey in Alaska
Join me on this week’s episode of the podcast as I sit down with Zach Kenner, a fearless adventurer who relocated to Alaska in search of an adrenaline-fueled life. From the very beginning, Zach’s passion for the outdoors led him straight into the world of sheep hunting—a pursuit any adventure-seeker would eagerly embrace given the chance. However, it was when he secured a coveted premium brown bear tag that Zach’s fascination with chasing massive brown bears truly took hold, relishing the exhilaration that accompanies hunting these apex predators.
In this captivating episode, we delve deep into Zach’s extraordinary journey, exploring the epic bear hunts he has undertaken in recent years. With gripping tales and heart-pounding moments, Zach shares his firsthand experiences and recounts the challenges faced while pursuing these majestic creatures. We uncover what sets an Alaskan adventure apart, unraveling the unique allure and unparalleled thrills that await those who venture into the great north.
But it doesn’t end there. Zach graciously imparts his wisdom and valuable advice to fellow hunters yearning for their own awe-inspiring escapades in the vast wilderness of Alaska. His insights, garnered from countless expeditions, offer a glimpse into the mindset, preparation, and techniques required to embark on a truly unforgettable hunting adventure in this untamed region.
Prepare to be enthralled as we embark on a riveting conversation that captures the essence of Zach’s incredible journey, the adrenaline-pumping encounters with brown bears, and the indomitable spirit of Alaska’s wild landscapes. Tune in to this episode and let your imagination soar amidst tales of courage, passion, and the pursuit of adventure in the great northern frontier.

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0:00.0	But the courage to follow your heart and intuition, they somehow already know what you truly want to become.
0:14.0	I can't even make this up, he starts walking, I draw back, and he's down, he's right there.
0:24.0	Today's podcast is brought to you by the good folks over at ONX Maps, they are the gold standard when it comes to hunting maps and online offline maps.
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0:57.0	First off, you get access to maps in all 50 states, which to me is an absolute must have.
1:02.0	Then you also get access to a full suite of hunt planning tools, like top rut draw odds, hunt reminder app, and hunt and fall.
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1:15.0	ONX has been crushing it and they are the number one trusted mapping app for online offline use, online offline use.
1:23.0	So upgrade your account today, use the code TRO and you'll save yourself 20% off.
1:30.0	What's up fellow Elk fanatics? If you want to be a better elk hunter, you want to kill more elk, you need a system.
1:36.0	And after years of interviewing the best elk hunters in the world, I've put together a four step system, a framework if you will to help you get to the next level.
1:44.0	Every single one of the best elk hunters have their system, it just took them 20 years to develop that.
1:48.0	And this course is a blueprint for you to develop your system and make you a better hunter.
1:53.0	Feedback has been pouring in and everyone says we can charge double for this course.
1:57.0	But right now it's only 30 bucks and you get the audio only version. So it's like listening to a podcast.
2:02.0	This course skips all the fluff that you got from other courses or you already know and gets right to what you need to know and help you develop your system.
2:10.0	And I think that's what people really love about it. No fluff.
2:13.0	In three and a half hours, you will have a system that took me 20 years to develop.
2:18.0	So if that's not worth $30, I don't know what is.
2:21.0	Check the link in the show notes. If you want to check out the elk hunt 201 course, it's pretty powerful, pretty amazing.
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