Samong Yang Outdoors Podcast

Jacob Villasenor of Western Edge joins the studio to share what he has learned by becoming intently focused on native and plot-based food sources that whitetail deer love to consume. Food plots are very common in the midwest and east coast, but is it a sleeper strategy when it comes to the western states?   Find Jacob here: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@western_edge?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/western_edge_habitat/ Email: [email protected]   SHOP: https://syoutside.com/   Send us your Trivia Duel questions and Fast Facts! Email: [email protected]   SOCIALS: Watch this Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@SamongYangOutdoorsPodcast Samong Outdoors: https://www.youtube.com/@SamongOutdoors Samong's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sy_outside/ Nate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanielcutshall/   Podcast Sponsors: • Vortex Optics: https://vortexoptics.com/ -- code SY10 at www.eurooptic.com Vortex has all of your binocular, spotting scope, riflescope, and rangefinder needs covered regardless of your budget. Backed by a lifetime warranty so you never have to worry about replacing it with more money.   • On X Hunt: https://www.onxmaps.com/ -- code SY20 The best mapping software for hunters that has live GPS navigation, topography contours, public land and private land boundaries, and so much more.   • Tactacam: https://www.tactacam.com/ We love our REVEAL cellular trailcams because they take high quality images and videos, are reliable, and send photos and videos straight to our phone when it takes a picture!   • Argali: https://argalioutdoors.com/ When it comes to our backcountry sleeping needs, we trust Argali. They cut ounces, but not corners. We have thoroughly tested and believe in all of their backcountry shelters, sleeping bags, trekking poles, and game bags.

Our first hunts of the fall occur during some of the hottest times of the year. Hot conditions make for dangerous hunting if one is not properly prepared. We share some of our strategies to help us hunt effectively in the heat.   SHOP: https://syoutside.com/   Send us your Trivia Duel questions and Fast Facts! Email: [email protected]   SOCIALS: Watch this Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@SamongYangOutdoorsPodcast Samong Outdoors: https://www.youtube.com/@SamongOutdoors Samong's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sy_outside/ Nate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanielcutshall/   Podcast Sponsors: • Vortex Optics: https://vortexoptics.com/ -- code SY10 at www.eurooptic.com Vortex has all of your binocular, spotting scope, riflescope, and rangefinder needs covered regardless of your budget. Backed by a lifetime warranty so you never have to worry about replacing it with more money.   • On X Hunt: https://www.onxmaps.com/ -- code SY20 The best mapping software for hunters that has live GPS navigation, topography contours, public land and private land boundaries, and so much more.   • Tactacam: https://www.tactacam.com/ We love our REVEAL cellular trailcams because they take high quality images and videos, are reliable, and send photos and videos straight to our phone when it takes a picture!   • Argali: https://argalioutdoors.com/ When it comes to our backcountry sleeping needs, we trust Argali. They cut ounces, but not corners. We have thoroughly tested and believe in all of their backcountry shelters, sleeping bags, trekking poles, and game bags.

With all of our draw results out, we can now shape our 2026 fall season. Here is the breakdown of the hunts that we will be doing this fall.   SHOP: https://syoutside.com/   Send us your Trivia Duel questions and Fast Facts! Email: [email protected]   SOCIALS: Watch this Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@SamongYangOutdoorsPodcast Samong Outdoors: https://www.youtube.com/@SamongOutdoors Samong's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sy_outside/ Nate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanielcutshall/   Podcast Sponsors: • Vortex Optics: https://vortexoptics.com/ -- code SY10 at www.eurooptic.com Vortex has all of your binocular, spotting scope, riflescope, and rangefinder needs covered regardless of your budget. Backed by a lifetime warranty so you never have to worry about replacing it with more money.   • On X Hunt: https://www.onxmaps.com/ -- code SY20 The best mapping software for hunters that has live GPS navigation, topography contours, public land and private land boundaries, and so much more.   • Tactacam: https://www.tactacam.com/ We love our REVEAL cellular trailcams because they take high quality images and videos, are reliable, and send photos and videos straight to our phone when it takes a picture!   • Argali: https://argalioutdoors.com/ When it comes to our backcountry sleeping needs, we trust Argali. They cut ounces, but not corners. We have thoroughly tested and believe in all of their backcountry shelters, sleeping bags, trekking poles, and game bags.

Our last sponsor of the podcast, Tactacam REVEAL. When it comes to trail cameras, these are our cameras of choice. We share our backstory and experiences with these trail cameras, and why we highly recommend them.   SHOP: https://syoutside.com/   Send us your Trivia Duel questions and Fast Facts! Email: [email protected]   SOCIALS: Watch this Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@SamongYangOutdoorsPodcast Samong Outdoors: https://www.youtube.com/@SamongOutdoors Samong's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sy_outside/ Nate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanielcutshall/   Podcast Sponsors: • Vortex Optics: https://vortexoptics.com/ -- code SY10 at www.eurooptic.com Vortex has all of your binocular, spotting scope, riflescope, and rangefinder needs covered regardless of your budget. Backed by a lifetime warranty so you never have to worry about replacing it with more money.   • On X Hunt: https://www.onxmaps.com/ -- code SY20 The best mapping software for hunters that has live GPS navigation, topography contours, public land and private land boundaries, and so much more.   • Tactacam: https://www.tactacam.com/ We love our REVEAL cellular trailcams because they take high quality images and videos, are reliable, and send photos and videos straight to our phone when it takes a picture!   • Argali: https://argalioutdoors.com/ When it comes to our backcountry sleeping needs, we trust Argali. They cut ounces, but not corners. We have thoroughly tested and believe in all of their backcountry shelters, sleeping bags, trekking poles, and game bags.

On X Hunt is the most comprehensive mapping app available to hunters. We breakdown a few of the features that we utilize to help us with e-scouting, boots-on-the-ground scouting, and while hunting.   SHOP: https://syoutside.com/   Send us your Trivia Duel questions and Fast Facts! Email: [email protected]   SOCIALS: Watch this Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@SamongYangOutdoorsPodcast Samong Outdoors: https://www.youtube.com/@SamongOutdoors Samong's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sy_outside/ Nate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanielcutshall/   Podcast Sponsors: • Vortex Optics: https://vortexoptics.com/ -- code SY10 at www.eurooptic.com Vortex has all of your binocular, spotting scope, riflescope, and rangefinder needs covered regardless of your budget. Backed by a lifetime warranty so you never have to worry about replacing it with more money.   • On X Hunt: https://www.onxmaps.com/ -- code SY20 The best mapping software for hunters that has live GPS navigation, topography contours, public land and private land boundaries, and so much more.   • Tactacam: https://www.tactacam.com/ We love our REVEAL cellular trailcams because they take high quality images and videos, are reliable, and send photos and videos straight to our phone when it takes a picture!   • Argali: https://argalioutdoors.com/ When it comes to our backcountry sleeping needs, we trust Argali. They cut ounces, but not corners. We have thoroughly tested and believe in all of their backcountry shelters, sleeping bags, trekking poles, and game bags.

Vortex has been a long time sponsor of Samong Outdoors and the podcast, and we share the story of how it came to be. This is why we work with them, and why we highly recommend them.   SHOP: https://syoutside.com/   Send us your Trivia Duel questions and Fast Facts! Email: [email protected]   SOCIALS: Watch this Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@SamongYangOutdoorsPodcast Samong Outdoors: https://www.youtube.com/@SamongOutdoors Samong's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sy_outside/ Nate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanielcutshall/   Podcast Sponsors: • Vortex Optics: https://vortexoptics.com/ -- code SY10 at www.eurooptic.com Vortex has all of your binocular, spotting scope, riflescope, and rangefinder needs covered regardless of your budget. Backed by a lifetime warranty so you never have to worry about replacing it with more money.   • On X Hunt: https://www.onxmaps.com/ -- code SY20 The best mapping software for hunters that has live GPS navigation, topography contours, public land and private land boundaries, and so much more.   • Tactacam: https://www.tactacam.com/ We love our REVEAL cellular trailcams because they take high quality images and videos, are reliable, and send photos and videos straight to our phone when it takes a picture!   • Argali: https://argalioutdoors.com/ When it comes to our backcountry sleeping needs, we trust Argali. They cut ounces, but not corners. We have thoroughly tested and believe in all of their backcountry shelters, sleeping bags, trekking poles, and game bags.

This podcast is sponsored by companies that use and believe in. One of our flagship sponsors is Argali Outdoors where they specialize in backcountry hunting equipment. From sleep shelters, to sleeping bags, to knives, and newly added: clothing. We share why we believe in Argali, and why we recommend them.   SHOP: https://syoutside.com/   Send us your Trivia Duel questions and Fast Facts! Email: [email protected]   SOCIALS: Watch this Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@SamongYangOutdoorsPodcast Samong Outdoors: https://www.youtube.com/@SamongOutdoors Samong's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sy_outside/ Nate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanielcutshall/   Podcast Sponsors: • Vortex Optics: https://vortexoptics.com/ -- code SY10 at www.eurooptic.com Vortex has all of your binocular, spotting scope, riflescope, and rangefinder needs covered regardless of your budget. Backed by a lifetime warranty so you never have to worry about replacing it with more money.   • On X Hunt: https://www.onxmaps.com/ -- code SY20 The best mapping software for hunters that has live GPS navigation, topography contours, public land and private land boundaries, and so much more.   • Tactacam: https://www.tactacam.com/ We love our REVEAL cellular trailcams because they take high quality images and videos, are reliable, and send photos and videos straight to our phone when it takes a picture!   • Argali: https://argalioutdoors.com/ When it comes to our backcountry sleeping needs, we trust Argali. They cut ounces, but not corners. We have thoroughly tested and believe in all of their backcountry shelters, sleeping bags, trekking poles, and game bags.

In this episode, we talk about the unspoken reality of special permits. We all want them because they are a unique opportunity and grant each tag winner a possible hunt of a lifetime. However, these tags don’t come by often… so that begs the question, what are you possibly missing out on?   SHOP: https://syoutside.com/   Send us your Trivia Duel questions and Fast Facts! Email: [email protected]   SOCIALS: Watch this Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@SamongYangOutdoorsPodcast Samong Outdoors: https://www.youtube.com/@SamongOutdoors Samong's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sy_outside/ Nate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanielcutshall/   Podcast Sponsors: • Vortex Optics: https://vortexoptics.com/ -- code SY10 at www.eurooptic.com Vortex has all of your binocular, spotting scope, riflescope, and rangefinder needs covered regardless of your budget. Backed by a lifetime warranty so you never have to worry about replacing it with more money.   • On X Hunt: https://www.onxmaps.com/ -- code SY20 The best mapping software for hunters that has live GPS navigation, topography contours, public land and private land boundaries, and so much more.   • Tactacam: https://www.tactacam.com/ We love our REVEAL cellular trailcams because they take high quality images and videos, are reliable, and send photos and videos straight to our phone when it takes a picture!   • Argali: https://argalioutdoors.com/ When it comes to our backcountry sleeping needs, we trust Argali. They cut ounces, but not corners. We have thoroughly tested and believe in all of their backcountry shelters, sleeping bags, trekking poles, and game bags.

In this episode, it’s all about trailcams. From the controversial cellular trailcams, to “normal” trailcams, to picture and video settings, to delays, camera placement, purpose, and more. We discuss what we do to help our trailcams help us be more efficient at learning game movement.   SHOP: https://syoutside.com/   Send us your Trivia Duel questions and Fast Facts! Email: [email protected]   SOCIALS: Watch this Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@SamongYangOutdoorsPodcast Samong Outdoors: https://www.youtube.com/@SamongOutdoors Samong's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sy_outside/ Nate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanielcutshall/   Podcast Sponsors: • Vortex Optics: https://vortexoptics.com/ -- code SY10 at www.eurooptic.com Vortex has all of your binocular, spotting scope, riflescope, and rangefinder needs covered regardless of your budget. Backed by a lifetime warranty so you never have to worry about replacing it with more money.   • On X Hunt: https://www.onxmaps.com/ -- code SY20 The best mapping software for hunters that has live GPS navigation, topography contours, public land and private land boundaries, and so much more.   • Tactacam: https://www.tactacam.com/ We love our REVEAL cellular trailcams because they take high quality images and videos, are reliable, and send photos and videos straight to our phone when it takes a picture!   • Argali: https://argalioutdoors.com/ When it comes to our backcountry sleeping needs, we trust Argali. They cut ounces, but not corners. We have thoroughly tested and believe in all of their backcountry shelters, sleeping bags, trekking poles, and game bags.

With summertime approaching fast, we dive into our strategies regarding scouting and how we maximize our efficiency on the mountain.   SHOP: https://syoutside.com/   Send us your Trivia Duel questions and Fast Facts! Email: [email protected]   SOCIALS: Watch this Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@SamongYangOutdoorsPodcast Samong Outdoors: https://www.youtube.com/@SamongOutdoors Samong's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sy_outside/ Nate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanielcutshall/   Podcast Sponsors: • Vortex Optics: https://vortexoptics.com/ -- code SY10 at www.eurooptic.com Vortex has all of your binocular, spotting scope, riflescope, and rangefinder needs covered regardless of your budget. Backed by a lifetime warranty so you never have to worry about replacing it with more money.   • On X Hunt: https://www.onxmaps.com/ -- code SY20 The best mapping software for hunters that has live GPS navigation, topography contours, public land and private land boundaries, and so much more.   • Tactacam: https://www.tactacam.com/ We love our REVEAL cellular trailcams because they take high quality images and videos, are reliable, and send photos and videos straight to our phone when it takes a picture!   • Argali: https://argalioutdoors.com/ When it comes to our backcountry sleeping needs, we trust Argali. They cut ounces, but not corners. We have thoroughly tested and believe in all of their backcountry shelters, sleeping bags, trekking poles, and game bags.

Nate and Samong talk about recent, current, and soon upcoming events. From past hunts, ongoing hunts, upcoming hunts, draw results, hunt planning, and more!    Watch Colin and Jason's turkey hunt here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpuZBQNbQPU&t=4s   SHOP: https://syoutside.com/   Send us your Trivia Duel questions and Fast Facts! Email: [email protected]   SOCIALS: Watch this Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@SamongYangOutdoorsPodcast Samong Outdoors: https://www.youtube.com/@SamongOutdoors Samong's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sy_outside/ Nate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanielcutshall/   Podcast Sponsors: • Vortex Optics: https://vortexoptics.com/ -- code SY10 at www.eurooptic.com Vortex has all of your binocular, spotting scope, riflescope, and rangefinder needs covered regardless of your budget. Backed by a lifetime warranty so you never have to worry about replacing it with more money.   • On X Hunt: https://www.onxmaps.com/ -- code SY20 The best mapping software for hunters that has live GPS navigation, topography contours, public land and private land boundaries, and so much more.   • Tactacam: https://www.tactacam.com/ We love our REVEAL cellular trailcams because they take high quality images and videos, are reliable, and send photos and videos straight to our phone when it takes a picture!   • Argali: https://argalioutdoors.com/ When it comes to our backcountry sleeping needs, we trust Argali. They cut ounces, but not corners. We have thoroughly tested and believe in all of their backcountry shelters, sleeping bags, trekking poles, and game bags.

In this episode, we dive into the circulating discussion regarding Washington moving from over-the-counter mule deer and elk tags to an application system. This was an idea that was brought up during a Game Management Advisory Council meeting, and NOT a WDFW meeting. However, the idea being brought up has sparked quite a conversation. Here are our thoughts with what was being talked about, and where we stand.   SHOP: https://syoutside.com/   Send us your Trivia Duel questions and Fast Facts! Email: [email protected]   SOCIALS: Watch this Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@SamongYangOutdoorsPodcast Samong Outdoors: https://www.youtube.com/@SamongOutdoors Samong's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sy_outside/ Nate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanielcutshall/   Podcast Sponsors: • Vortex Optics: https://vortexoptics.com/ -- code SY10 at www.eurooptic.com Vortex has all of your binocular, spotting scope, riflescope, and rangefinder needs covered regardless of your budget. Backed by a lifetime warranty so you never have to worry about replacing it with more money.   • On X Hunt: https://www.onxmaps.com/ -- code SY20 The best mapping software for hunters that has live GPS navigation, topography contours, public land and private land boundaries, and so much more.   • Tactacam: https://www.tactacam.com/ We love our REVEAL cellular trailcams because they take high quality images and videos, are reliable, and send photos and videos straight to our phone when it takes a picture!   • Argali: https://argalioutdoors.com/ When it comes to our backcountry sleeping needs, we trust Argali. They cut ounces, but not corners. We have thoroughly tested and believe in all of their backcountry shelters, sleeping bags, trekking poles, and game bags.