Trad Polar Bear, Record Tule Elk, and Building Discipline with Eric Bethune

EP 605: Eric Bethune, Trad Polar Bear, Record Tule Elk, and Building Discipline   Hey there, fellow adventurers! Cody Rich here, and I promise today’s episode is one for the books. I’m stoked to have Eric Bethune on the show, who, believe it or not, snagged the world record Tule Elk in California’s hard horned division last year. But that’s just scratching the surface. Eric’s 2022 was nothing short of mind-blowing. It seems wherever he went, record-book animals met their match! Now, I’ve heard some wild hunting tales in my time, but trust me when I say, you’ll need to hear Eric’s firsthand to truly grasp the sheer craziness of his experiences. Just imagine: a heart-stopping polar bear hunt with a Trad Bow, where, at a spine-chilling 15 yards, things go south, leading to, well, a ‘yard sale’ of hunting gear, if you catch my drift. Or how about the time a mistaken shot by another hunter on the first day led to Eric notching a record Muscox bull? And let’s not forget the Tule hunt, which began as a modest quest for a representative bull but escalated into a record-breaking rodeo. But what’s perhaps most intriguing? Eric’s fairly new to bow hunting! We dive deep into how his background in bodybuilding instilled a fierce discipline in him, shaping him into the ace bow hunter he’s fast becoming. Join us as we unpack a year of wild hunting adventures, unexpected twists, and relentless dedication! Feeling the elk-season buzz? Can’t get enough of podcasts like this one? You’re in for a treat. Check out ‘Wapiti Wednesday’ on our Patreon for an avalanche of elk hunting podcasts. Oh, and these aren’t just your run-of-the-mill campfire tales. We’re diving deep and spilling secrets too juicy for mainstream channels. For a mere 5 bucks, you’ll unlock a treasure trove of candid interviews. Now, if you’re itching to elevate your 2023 hunt game, look no further than my ‘Elk Hunt 201′ course. Discover a sleek, 4-step system to sharpen your hunting prowess. Tired of courses that drone on without end? We’re with you. We’ve ditched the fluff to give you a streamlined, kick-ass guide in a fraction of the time. Bonus: there’s an audio version perfect for your trek to elk camp. So, quit dawdling and hop on board. Equip your mind for the hunt and make this year your elk-epic adventure. Sign up now—unless, of course, you like being unprepared. This podcast is brought to you by Tricer USA they make gear that is Fast, Light and Simple. Just got the Tricer BC Tripod and this thing is a dream. This is the lightest tripod I have owned feels purpose built for how I use a tripod as a hunter. I just want to say this thing is beefy as heck, don’t get it twisted just because it’s light doesn’t mean it chensy. Tricer Made one of the biggest innovations I have ever seen on a tripod and once you see it make so much sense. The legs are thicker at the base which give it a super stable base. The New BC and AC Tripods are shipping now so go get your hands on one before season. Use the Code TRO and save 10% TricerUSA.com Tricer USA Fast, Light, Simple. This episode is brought to you by Range Meal Bars if you are backpack hunting this year,  you need to check out Range meal bars. Each bar is barely bigger than a deck of card and is 700 calories. At 123 caloires per range meal cars are the perfect ultra light fuel for your backcountry adventures. Started by a graduate of Montana State University range bars are all natural, high quality with clean ingredients. They currently have two flavors chocolate peanut butter coffee and molasses, ginger sea-salt. My go to is molasses ginger. Order today and they will ship right to your door. “Range Meal Bars is offering a killer 20% off deal for listers of The Rich Outdoors. Just apply discount code TRO at checkout. That gets you bars for $4.66 each, which is more than twice the bang for your buck compared to most other freeze dried or dehydrated foods. This offer won’t last long so don’t wait.” Shop Range