Hunt 9 to 5

What happens when you blend grit, wisdom, and the outdoors? You get Kevin Donaldson. In this episode, we sit down with Duskin’s dad—a 63-year-old father of 7, lifelong hunter, and drywall business owner—to talk about the legacy of hunting, raising kids in the outdoors, and staying strong as you age. Kevin reflects on how hunting has changed, why the outdoors bring him closer to God, and retells an incredible near-death elk hunt where he and Duskin chased a giant bull through rugged terrain. This one’s packed with gold—tune in.

Duskin and Lamar take us deep into their 2024 Coues deer hunt. From rugged hikes and scorching temps to close mountain lion encounters, this one had it all. Lamar gets his buck early, and Duskin follows up with a beauty of his own a few days later. It's gritty, raw, and 100% western hunting at its finest.

Bryson kicks off our 2024 deer hunt series with a wild ride through southern Arizona. He shares the highs and lows of hunting with his kids — including a missed shot by his 12-year-old daughter — and then teams up with his buddy Will to tag a bear and a solid Coues buck. It's a story about family, patience, and the unpredictable beauty of the hunt.

In this episode, we circle up and get real about why we started this podcast in the first place. It’s not about fame or followers — it’s about the average guy juggling work, family, and a passion for the outdoors. We talk about the whybehind Hunt 9 to 5, how time in the wild recharges us as husbands and dads, and what we hope this podcast becomes for those listening. If you’ve ever felt torn between chasing elk and chasing deadlines, this one’s for you.

In this episode, we dive into one of the most important tools for any Western hunter: your optics setup. From binoculars and spotting scopes to tripods and adapters, we share exactly what we use, why we use it, and how it helps us spot more animals in tough terrain. Whether you’re gearing up for your first backcountry hunt or looking to upgrade your kit, this episode will help you get your glass dialed in.

In this episode, we each share one of the hunting stories that left a mark. Bryson talks about a special hunt with his dad and the coues deer they’ll never forget. Duskin tells the wild tale of calling in a mountain lion—and pulling the trigger. Lamar recounts the chaos of his first buck and how it turned into a full-on rodeo. These are the stories that made us fall in love with the hunt—and they’re probably not that different from yours.

In this first (somewhat unscripted) episode, we lay out the vision for Hunt 9 to 5—why we’re starting this podcast, who it’s for, and what we hope it becomes. We introduce ourselves, share our own hunting backstories, and talk about the heart behind blending outdoor life with real-life stuff like work, marriage, and being a dad. If you’ve ever felt the pull to live with more purpose—at home and in the woods—you’re in the right place.