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Hunt Talk Radio
by Randy Newberg
Hunt Talk Radio, Randy Newberg Unfiltered is a podcast covering hunting politics, public lands, and conservation topics; even a few things you didn’t need to know. The best hunters you’ve never heard of join Randy to answer questions from the Hunt Talk web forum, share ideas, reveal tactics, and give perspectives unique to public land hunting.
Episodes
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Nov. 3 - Independents’ Day? | Episode 296
In this episode of Hunt Talk Radio, Randy Newberg explains why he has completely rejected the two-party duopoly that results in candidates who only give lip service to hunting, shooting, conservation, access, and public lands. He has invited Independent US Senate Candidate, Seth Bodnar, to return...
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Inside the updated Buck, Buck, Moose with Hank Shaw | Episode 295
In this episode of Leupold’s Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by chef and author Hank Shaw to discuss the updated 10-year anniversary edition of his wild game cookbook, Buck, Buck, Moose. The conversation explores essential field care practices, the science and benefits of dry-aging big game on…
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Stories From The Field - NWT Caribou | Episode 294
In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy and his guests, guide Riley Janz, friend Mike Ellig, and field producer Marcus Hockett, recount an unforgettable bow and rifle caribou hunting trip in the Mackenzie Mountains of the Northwest Territories. They recount stories of challenging...
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The History of Nosler Featuring John Nosler | Episode 293
Randy is joined by John Nosler of Nosler, Inc., talking about the company's 80 year history. A frustrating 1940s moose hunt sparked the creation of the iconic Nosler Partition bullet, one of Randy's favorites. John shares the story of how his grandfather (also John Nosler) learned to manufacture...
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Joe Rahn - Aerial Population Surveys for Wildlife Conservation | Episode 293
In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy interviews Joe Rahn, the Director of Operations and Chief Pilot for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. They talk through the complexities of managing the state's aerial wildlife survey fleet. These flights are vital for conservation efforts,...
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Balancing Stakeholders Featuring Jim Heffelfinger | Episode 292
In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy sits down with wildlife scientist Jim Heffelfinger to discuss the complex factors impacting mule deer populations across North America. They cover significant conservation challenges, such as landscape-scale habitat changes, the impacts of human...
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Independents in the Two-Party System | Episode 291
In this episode of Leupold‘s Hunt Talk radio, Randy interviews Seth Bodnar, an independent candidate for US Senate. Like many of you, Randy is disappointed and frustrated with the two-party system. Is it feasible, when Senate elections cost hundreds of millions of dollars, to think an independent...
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The Most Interesting Man in the Wild | Episode 290
In this episode of Leupold’s Hunt Talk Radio, host Randy interviews his longtime podcast editor, Joe Johnson. Joe talks about his background as a professional musician and circus performer, and how he eventually found his way into hunting. They discuss the "dark art" of audio editing, their…
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Hal Herring - Carrying the Fire | Episode 289
In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Hal Herring. Hal was the host of BHA's podcast for several years and now he's setting out on a new project - Carrying the Fire. Carrying the Fire podcast features the voices of writers and thinkers, homesteaders and…
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MTNTOUGH's Sarah and Nick - Always Ready 50+ | Episode 288
On this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy joins MTNTOUGH coaches Sarah and Nick to discuss their new "Always Ready 50+" fitness program, a course designed to help older adults improve their mobility, strength, and overall quality of life. Randy talks about his own experience navigating...
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Dan Gates with Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management | Episode 287
In this episode of Leupold’s Hunt Talk Radio, Randy Newberg meets with Dan Gates of Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management to discuss an effort to protect hunting and fishing in Colorado through a constitutional amendment. Dan explains how years of defending against ballot initiatives,...
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Working to Improve Public Land Access - Bob Dennee and Kurt Alt | Episode 286
In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy hosts longtime public land advocates Bob Dennee and Kurt Alt, reflecting on decades of work to improve access to public lands in Montana. They share behind-the-scenes stories of major land conservation efforts and cover how collaboration between...
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North American Grouse Partnership with Ted Koch | Episode 285
In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy interviews Ted Koch, Executive Director of the North American Grouse Partnership, about the rapid decline of prairie grouse, particularly the Lesser Prairie Chicken, due to large-scale grassland loss. They discuss how most remaining habitat is…
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Habitat and Influencing Policy with MT FWP Commissioner Ian Wargo | Episode 284
In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy and Ian Wargo (Montana FWP Fish and Wildlife Commissioner) talk about the challenges of wildlife management, particularly declining elk populations in northwest Montana. A major topic is how habitat quality, largely influenced by federal land...
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A Conversation on Conservation with Todd Wilkinson | Episode 283
In this episode of Hunt Talk Radio, Randy welcomes back independent journalist Todd Wilkinson, co-founder of Yellowstonian, for a deep dive into the complex intersection of conservation, policy, and the future of the American West. Todd has a unique perspective on the Greater Yellowstone…
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American Prairie - BLM and Buffalo Politics | Episode 282
In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy hosts Alison Fox, CEO of American Prairie, and Mike Kautz, AP's VP of Access and Infrastructure. They talk through some of the misconceptions and realities of AP's role in conservation, the impact of the BLM's proposed rule changes, how ranching...
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Outdoor Media and Conservation - With Outdoor Life's Andrew McKean | Episode 281
On this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life's Hunting and Conservation editor. They discuss the history, purpose, and future of outdoor media, talking through how media has been beneficial to conservation, as well as some of the struggles and…
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PNW Sportsman's Show with Brian Wolfer of ODFW | Episode 280
Randy sits down with ODFW's Wildlife Division Deputy Administrator Brian Wolfer at the PNW Sportsman's Show in Portland, OR to answer your questions. Topics cover the full range of wildlife population strategies, habitat, predators, and even why state agencies are often limited in what they are...
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Behind the Scenes With Leupold | Episode 279
In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by two of the lead minds behind Leupold's legendary gold ring: Tim Lesser and Dustin Miller. In a rare, deep-dive technical conversation, the trio explores what it really takes to build world-class optics in Beaverton, Oregon, and why...
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Premium Habitat = Fat Does = Big Bucks | Episode 278
In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy has returning guest Dr. Kevin Monteith from the University of Wyoming. In this episode, we dig into Kevin's knowledge and research to connect healthy mule deer herds to how fat the mothers are. Fat does have big fawns that grow to be bigger…
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Ryan Callaghan - Hunter, Advocate, Leader | Episode 277
In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by long-time friend, Ryan Callaghan. Topics covered include their work to improve public lands and protect the conservation infrastructure necessary for habitat and hunting, the mirage of political parties being concerned, the…
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2025 Season - Broken Legs & Broken Promises | Episode 276
In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio Randy and Marcus put a wrap on the 2025 seasons. Topics covered range from a mountain goat hunt resulting in a broken leg to a season disrupted by many policy changes that represent broken promises by our elected officials. Lots of good topics in…
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Elk Hunting with Theodore Roosevelt IV | Episode 275
In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by returning guest Theodore Roosevelt IV, the great-grandson of President Theodore Roosevelt. Following a successful elk hunt in Montana, they dive into a critical and urgent conversation about the future of hunting, conservation, and...
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Corner Crossing Legal Update - From the Attorney Himself | Episode 274
The Wyoming corner-crossing case is headed to the U.S. Supreme Court, and in this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy Newberg is hosting the lawyer who made it happen. Attorney Ryan Semerad details the story of the four Missouri hunters he defended and the high-stakes legal battle that...
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HPA/NFA update with Silencer Central | Episode 273
In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is at the HQ of Silencer Central to catch up with the CEO, Brandon Maddox and talk about the many updates since the last podcast six months ago. Topics covered include funding conservation, Silencer Central's effort to reform the National…
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South Dakota Antelope Foundation | Episode 272
In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy talks with Robert Mahaffey of the South Dakota Antelope Foundation. They discuss the background of the SD Antelope Foundation, antelope herd history in South Dakota, impacts of human expansion into pronghorn habitat, and a bit of trivia. You can...
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Corner Crossing with PERC | Episode 271
In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, host Randy Newberg is joined by Dylan Soares, an attorney and conservationist with the Property and Environment Research Center (PERC), to dive deep into the legal and practical implications of corner crossing—a hot topic in public land access. The...
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Brownell's - A Legacy of Leadership in Hunting and Shooting | Episode 270
In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy shares the mic with Pete Brownell, President of Brownell's. Brownell's has been a family name in hunting, shooting, and gunsmithing since 1938. Pete is the third Brownell generation to lead the company from its headquarters in Iowa. Topics…
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Leupold - American Values and Ingenuity in Manufacturing | Episode 269
In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy talks with Leupold CEO, Bruce Pettet, about leading an American company with 700+ amazing employees and dominating the rifle scope business by sticking to the core values of the company. In addition to the launch of the new VX5HD GEN2, topics...
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Jim Zumbo - Living Legend and Humble Hunter | Episode 268
In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy spends a day with one of his friends and most admired mentors, Jim Zumbo. Jim needs no introduction, having introduced so many of us to the world of western big game hunting. Topics covered include Jim using his platforms to promote…
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The Howa Rifle Story | Episode 267
After over a dozen years of shooting Howa rifles, Randy convinces them to join him on a podcast to talk about Howa rifles, their support of shooting and conservation, and why neither value or accuracy will ever be part of a compromise. Darren and Chad join in to explain why they support a public...
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Hank Shaw and Wild Food from the "Borderlands" | Episode 266
In this episode (#266) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy shares the mic with an old friend and world class wild game chef and cooking author, Hank Shaw. In addition to some old stories of hunts together in the Borderlands of Arizona, Randy and Hank discuss Hank's newest cookbook, Borderlands....
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Standing Up and Speaking Up in Colorado | Episode 265
In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Dan Gates of Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management. Topics covered include examination of how I-127 was defeated in Colorado, new attempts to circumvent the ballot initiative and use the legislature and Wildlife Commission,...
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North American Pronghorn Foundation Needs Us | Episode 264
In this episode (#263) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by members of the North American Pronghorn Foundation to discuss the launch of the organization and their efforts to "future-proof" pronghorn. Topics covered include the state of pronghorn, trends impacting pronghorn numbers,...
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Progress | Episode 263
Randy shares the mic with Ryan and Jillian Garrett of Washington. Ryan and Jillian share details of the path that has led them to be some of Washington's most successful advocates for hunting, conservation, and wild food. Topics covered include their tactics for success amidst daunting odds,...
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An Elk Hunting Senator | Episode 262
In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by one of the most avid elk hunting US Senators, Senator Martin Heinrich from New Mexico. Randy is in DC to lobby on public land issues and was invited by Senator Heinrich to have a discussion about public lands, conservation, funding,...
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Hearing Loss & Suppressors while Hunting | Episode 261
In episode 261 of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Brandon Maddox, founder of Silencer Central. The discussion covers Randy's journey from being an old school traditionalist to now hunting exclusively with a suppressed rifle, and losing most of his left-ear hearing along the way....
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Houndsmen Talk Mountain Lion Management | Episode 260
In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Brant Chutter and Quynn Nielsen, two avid lion hunters from British Columbia, who Randy happened to spend a lot of time with last summer in the MacKenzie Mountains. Brant grew up in a home with two wildlife biologist-parents, who...
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A Conversation With New ODFW Director Debbie Colbert | Episode 259
In this episode of Leupold’s Hunt Talk Radio, Randy had the opportunity to record a podcast in front of a live audience with the new Director of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Debbie Colbert. The conversation covers a wide range of topics - wolves, deer, elk, fish, endangered…
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HOWL For Wildlife | Episode 258
Randy is joined by Charles Whitwam and Mike Costello of HOWL For Wildlife. HOWL is an organization designed to help hunters organize, communicate, and be effective when advocating for their cause. Using new technology and communication strategies, HOWL has built the infrastructure that brings...
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Blacktail Deer, Conservation, and Advocacy | Episode 257
In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy and Marcus sit down with Jim Baichtal to talk about the new conservation group known as the Blacktail Deer Foundation. Originating within the Mule Deer Foundation, Jim is leading the efforts for Sitka Blacktails in Alaska, while his co-workers...
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Conservation Easements Protecting Critical Landscapes | Episode 256
Randy discusses conservation easements with Jennifer Doherty of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Kendall Van Dyk of Montana Land Reliance, both who have extensive careers helping private landowners conserve their landscapes with conservation easements (CE). Topics covered include CEs, CEs as...
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Great Basin, Great Elk and Great Challenges | Episode 255
Randy and Marcus join Joel Webster of Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partners (TRCP) on Joel's Nevada elk hunt. Topics covered include a great elk hunting story, conservation issues creating huge challenges for native wildlife, specifically feral horses, invasive cheatgrass, conifer…
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Joining Forces for Montana's Mule Deer | Episode 254
Randy sits down with three hunttalk.com regulars - Gerald Martin, Sean Clancy, and Eric Albus to talk about how a group of people with different backgrounds can talk about solutions and not just problems. How do you improve the health of Montana's mule deer herds while keeping the solution…
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Utah wants to take your public lands | Episode 253
In this episode (#253) Randy is joined by David Willms, an attorney with the National Wildlife Federation and avid hunter from Wyoming. The guys explore Utah's latest attempt to demand 18 million acres of BLM lands be transferred to Utah. Utah is known for selling their state lands to fund their...
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Public Access & Conservation with American Prairie | Episode 252
In this episode (#252) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Mike Kautz and Paul Kemper of American Prairie, known as AP. Topics focus on access and conservation. AP has enrolled 88,000 acres of their private land in Montana's Block Management access program, along with allowing access...
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Montana Elections and Public Lands | Episode 251
This episode (#251) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio is the first of hopefully four that explore statewide candidates and their views on hunting, fishing, public lands, and conservation. Both US Senate candidates have been invited as have both Gubernatorial candidates. In this episode Ryan Busse…
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Leopold's Land Ethic, 100 Years Later | Episode 250
In this episode (#250) of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy is joined by Curt Meine of the Aldo Leopold Foundation to talk about the legacy of Aldo Leopold as we celebrate 100 years of the Gila Wilderness and 75 years after the Sand County Almanac. Topics covered include expansion of the Land…
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Mule Deer, Management, and Migrations with Dr. Kevin Monteith | Episode 249
In this episode of Leupold's Hunt Talk Radio, Randy talks mule deer, research, and migrations with Dr. Kevin Monteith from the University of Wyoming. In addition to some pronghorn and other points, topics covered include habitat being primary importance, fidelity to a core area, migrators learn...
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Beyond Stock - Improving as Hunters | Episode 248
Randy and the crew (Marcus, Michael, and Jace) talk about the new video series Beyond Stock, where the guys built their own semi-custom rifles, competed in NRL matches, and share their learnings. Shooting skills are an important part of rifle hunting, and there is a lot to be learned from...
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Hunt Talk Radio, Randy Newberg Unfiltered is a podcast covering hunting politics, public lands, and conservation topics; even a few things you didn’t need to know. The best hunters you’ve never heard of join Randy to answer questions from the Hunt Talk web forum, share ideas, reveal tactics, and give perspectives unique to public land hunting.
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Hunt Talk Radio, Randy Newberg Unfiltered is a podcast covering hunting politics, public lands, and conservation topics; even a few things you didn’t need to know. The best hunters you’ve never heard of join Randy to answer questions from the Hunt Talk web forum, share ideas, reveal tactics, and...
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