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Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

Western Rookie - Learning To Hunt The West

Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting

Dan Johnson

Wilderness, Technology, Hobbies, Leisure, Sports

4.4609 Ratings

🗓️ 29 July 2025

⏱️ 67 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Dan Johnson introduces himself as the new host of the Western Rookie Podcast, sharing his background in hunting and podcasting. He converses with Adam Parr about the transition from hunting in Michigan to Colorado, discussing the challenges and learning curves associated with Western hunting. They delve into the importance of proper gear, physical preparation, and navigating access to hunting locations. Adam shares his experiences with elk hunting, emphasizing the need for mental and physical readiness, as well as understanding species behavior. The conversation concludes with practical tips for first-time Western hunters, encouraging them to connect with local resources and prepare adequately for their adventures. Takeaways: Dan Johnson introduces himself as the new host of the podcast. Adam Parr shares his transition from Michigan to Colorado for hunting. Choosing the right gear is crucial for Western hunting success. Physical preparation is key to handling the rugged terrain. Navigating access to hunting locations can be challenging. First-time hunters should learn about the species they are pursuing. Elk hunting requires understanding their behavior and habitat. Having a mentor can ease the learning curve for new hunters. Trail cameras can be useful but have limitations in Western hunting. Preparation and knowledge are essential for a successful hunting experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

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0:00.0

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0:51.2

All right, everybody.

0:53.7

For those of you who are hearing this voice for the first time and you're like, hey, what's going on here, man?

1:00.5

What happened to the current host or the old host?

1:06.5

Well, go listen to the last two episodes.

1:08.7

I am the new host of the Western Rookie Podcast. My name is Dan

1:12.9

Johnson. I've been podcasting for over 10 years. And this podcast sits on the Sportsman's Empire

1:20.0

podcast network that I also own. And for those of you who maybe don't know me, I've had a podcast

1:27.3

called The Nine Finger Chronicles, which kind of focuses on all different shapes and sizes of hunting, hunting experiences, storing, telling, gear, all that stuff.

1:38.6

And I've been doing it for a long time, 10 years now, podcasting for 10 years.

1:43.7

And I am, in fact, a Western rookie.

1:47.8

I am a guy who has gone out for a handful of years.

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