Super-Herd Mayhem: Inside a 55-Yard Elk Fight w/ Dallas Hemeyer

EP 672: Dallas Hemeyer In this episode, international hunting videographer Dallas Hemeyer returns to share how a simple camera transformed his life—from filming local Utah hunts to jet-setting across the globe for epic adventures in Africa, New Zealand, Asia, and beyond. Dallas dives into the power of networking, saying “yes” to risky leaps, and building genuine relationships that open unexpected doors (like running marketing for a major company while still chasing hunts). He breaks down his unreal 2024 archery elk season—tagging two bulls in one week, including a heart-pounding chaos stock amid clashing herds in Oregon’s burn-scarred mountains. Fresh off a Southeast Alaska brown bear boat hunt (now a 45-min film on his YouTube), Dallas ranks his top bucket-list adventures and reflects on high-fence hunting, reps in the field, and why rut-crazed elk remain his ultimate obsession. Packed with raw stories, mindset shifts, and pro tips for hunters ready to level up.  This episode is brought to you by OnX Hunt—the ultimate mapping tool for serious hunters. Their new hyper-local weather feature lets you tap any waypoint or random spot on the map for pinpoint forecasts, pulling from multiple stations and factoring in topo, elevation, and micro-wind shifts. No more guessing with the nearest town’s weather; see exactly what’s hitting that ridge or draw. White-tail fanatics know how fast wind flips in tight terrain—OnX nails it. Upgrade to Elite for full access and use code TRO at onxmaps.com/hunt to save 20%. Link in bio. Today’s show is also proudly supported by Maven Optics—direct-to-you, world-class glass with zero middleman markup. Binoculars, riflescopes, spotting scopes—they build it all in Wyoming with premium components at unreal prices. Host has rocked Maven for years and stands behind the quality and the people. Need new optics? Head to mavenbuilt.com, check out with code TRO, and score a free gift at checkout. Tell ‘em TRO sent you. www.mavenoptics.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss This episode is brought to you by Tricer, they make gear that is fast light and simple. From amazing Tri-pods, to Bino mounts, Pan Head, Truck window mounts, and now Bipods. Tricer makes gear that is fast light and simple. If you are looking for a new system for better glassing check out Tricer. They make great products and are a great company. Use the Code TRO and save your self 10%. Timestamp Chapters 00:00 – Intro & OnX Hunt Ad 02:15 – Catching Up with Dallas: 15 Trips to Tanzania & Life as an International Hunting Videographer 06:40 – How a $100/Day Sheep Hunt Flipped the Switch from Hobby to Career 10:30 – Networking = Life-Changing Doors (Africa → New Zealand → Corporate Gig) 14:20 – Maven Optics Ad 15:45 – The “Yes Man” Mindset: Leaps of Faith & Rolling with New Chapters 22:10 – 2024 Archery Elk Season Kickoff: High-Fence Oklahoma Bull 28:00 – High-Fence Debate: Opportunity, Ethics, & Batting-Practice Reps 32:45 – Oregon Super-Herd Chaos: Bump-and-Run into a Double Bull Fight & 55-Yard Kill 41:30 – Trier Gear Ad 43:00 – Alaska Brown Bear Boat Hunt: 4-for-4 with Guide Mutz Decker (Film Out Now) 49:20 – Dallas’s Top 5 Bucket-List Adventures (Elk Rut, NZ Alps, Asia Ibex, Spain Monte, Alaska) 54:30 – Wrap-Up: Arizona Strip Tag & YouTube Plug (Dallas Meyer) 57:30 – Outro Three Key Takeaways Networking > Money-Chasing: Focus on delivering value and building real relationships; the camera (or podcast, or any passion project) becomes a golden ticket when you prioritize people over paychecks—doors open in ways you can’t script. Say Yes & Adapt Fast: Comfort kills opportunity. Dallas’s career exploded from one unpaid sheep hunt because he stayed open to pivots; in the field, the same rule applies—know when to back out, when to sprint, and when to shut up. Reps Beat Theory: You can’t practice clutch shots on paper. High-opportunity hunts (OTC, high-fence, or DIY) are the batting cages that turn target panic into instinct—especially when public-land tags are lottery-tough. 10 Possible Titles From $100 Sheep Hunts to Global Safaris: Dallas Meyer’s Camera-Fueled Life Two Bulls in 7 Days + Alaska Brown Bear Film Drop | Dallas Meyer Networking, Risk, & Rut Chaos: How a Videographer Conquered the World Super-Herd Mayhem: Inside a 55-Yard Elk Fight Stock w/ Dallas Meyer Bucket-List Hunts Ranked: Elk Rut, NZ Alps, Asian Ibex & More High-Fence Truth + Oregon Double-Bull Chaos | Dallas Meyer Returns The Yes-Man Blueprint: Turning Hobby Hunts into a Dream Career Brown Bears at 40 Yards & Elk at 55: Dallas Meyer’s Epic 2024 Why Relationships > Revenue: Lessons from 15 Tanzania Trips Adapt or Die: Elk Fights, Bear Charges & Life Leaps w/ Dallas Meyer