Ep 58 - Diego Olaguibel of Yukkutz Hunting

This week on The Maggie Williams Podcast, I finally have somebody sitting across from me who has been a part of a ridiculous number of my hunting stories over the last year — THIS IS DIEGO!!!Diego has hunted his entire life across North America and worldwide. He owns and operates Yukkutz Hunting in Mexico, has completed his World Slam of wild turkeys, and is currently working toward one of the coolest goals in waterfowl hunting: harvesting all 41 huntable North American waterfowl species.But this episode is about a whole lot more than checking species off a list.We talk about growing up hunting in Mexico, how his love for the outdoors eventually became his career, what it’s really like running a hunting operation and guiding hunters for a living, horses, turkey hunting, waterfowl, and some of the incredible places hunting has taken him across North America.And, of course, we get into our hunts together.Diego was there for some of the biggest moments of my turkey season, including my Ocellated hunt and ultimately watching me complete my World Slam with my Gould’s turkey in Mexico. Somewhere along the way, we went from him watching my hunts to actually hunting together — from incredible duck hunts in Mexico to chasing spring turkeys together from the West Coast to the East Coast!We talk about the hunts that went perfectly, the ones that absolutely did not, the people we’ve met along the way, and why some of the best memories have very little to do with pulling the trigger.This is a fun one. It’s hunting, travel, Mexico, ducks, turkeys, outfitting, relationships, and a whole lot of stories from two people who somehow keep finding an excuse to plan another hunt.This episode of The Maggie Williams Podcast is brought to you by Franchi USA.I want a firearm that feels natural in my hands and is built to hunt. That’s what I love about Franchi. Their shotguns and rifles are designed for hunters, combining performance, reliability, and ergonomics into firearms that simply Feel Right. Explore Franchi shotguns and rifles and find the right one for your next hunt at:https://www.franchiusa.com Hunt Mexico with Yukkutz HuntingIf listening to Diego and me talk about hunting Mexico puts it on your bucket list, go experience it for yourself with Yukkutz Hunting.From incredible turkey hunting to world-class waterfowl adventures, Diego and the Yukkutz team offer unforgettable hunting experiences across Mexico.Learn more, explore hunts, and start planning your Mexico adventure at:https://yukkutzhunting.comLINKS FROM THIS EPISODEAll Feathers Taxidermy — Diamond Turkey Mounts:https://allfeatherstaxidermy.comGuera’s Silver Co. — Turkey Feather & Turquoise Earrings: https://guerassilverco.com