EPISODE · Sep 15, 2026 · 1H 14M
Ep. 190- Elk Calls That Built an Empire: How Jason Phelps Sold Phelps Game Calls to MeatEater + Idaho Hound Hunting Truth
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How do you turn a garage elk call into a company MeatEater wants to buy?On this episode of North Idaho Experience, Seth and Eric sit down with Jason Phelps — the civil engineer who founded Phelps Game Calls and scaled it for 7 years before the MeatEater acquisition — and Bradley, the logger who bought Idaho Whitetail Guides in 2013 and built it into a 700-square-mile elk, whitetail, bear and mountain lion operation.This isn't just a hunting story. It's a blueprint for building a hunting business in North Idaho when you have no money, no connections, and wolves that will kill your hounds.YOU'LL LEARN:1. THE 7-YEAR GRIND: How Jason used 3D printing and engineering to build elk calls that actually work, why most hunting brands quit in year 2, and what selling to MeatEater is really like.2. LOGGER TO OUTFITTER PLAYBOOK: How Bradley bought Idaho Whitetail Guides with his retirement savings, booked his first clients at a show in Madison, Wisconsin, and why he runs 14 hounds across Units 5, 6, and 8A.3. WOLVES, HOUNDS & PUBLIC LAND: The unfiltered truth about bear and lion hunting with hounds in Idaho, why wolves are the #1 threat to hounds, losing access to 50-inch roads, and why hunter-led conservation is the future of wildlife management.If you're searching for elk hunting tips, bear hunting with hounds, Phelps Game Calls, how to start a guide service, or what living and hunting in North Idaho is really like — this conversation answers it.GUESTS: Jason Phelps (Founder, Phelps Game Calls) & Bradley (Owner, Idaho Whitetail Guides)👤 Connect with ason Phelps and Bradley Dammermanhttps://phelpsgamecalls.com/https://www.idahowhitetailguides.com/Enjoyed this? Follow the show, leave a 5-star review, and share it with one hunter who needs to hear it.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northidahoexperience/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northidahoexperienceYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHz9XczupyJ93VRtqfQEW-gFor the most up-to-date real estate listings check out our North Idaho Experience mobile app - click above to start searching today!https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-idaho-experience/id6755906887Grab our Relocation Guide: https://sholink.to/RelocationYour Ultimate Selling Game Plan guide: https://sholink.to/Sellerguide💼 Interested in sponsoring a future episode or collaborating with us?Email us at [email protected] 🛠 For Real Estate Services or Questions:Contact us at [email protected]: 208-618-4421Sponsored by:North Idaho Arms, LLC4013 West Riverbend Avenue, Post Falls, Idaho 83854(208) [email protected]://northidahoarms.com/Finding Freedom Idaho INCEqual housing opportunity======
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How do you turn a garage elk call into a company MeatEater wants to buy? On this episode of North Idaho Experience, Seth and Eric sit down with Jason Phelps — the civil engineer who founded Phelps Game Calls and scaled it for 7 years before the MeatEater acquisition — and Bradley, the logger who bought Idaho Whitetail Guides in 2013 and built it into a 700-square-mile elk, whitetail, bear and mountain lion operation. This isn't just a hunting story. It's a blueprint for building a hunting b...
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Ep. 190- Elk Calls That Built an Empire: How Jason Phelps Sold Phelps Game Calls to MeatEater + Idaho Hound Hunting Truth
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