Guess who's back? This week, on the Nada Grande Outdoors Podcast, we discuss your options when you just cant make the hunt. Join us to see what to do with your tag.

Slick heads. Green heads. Coming in on a string. Shoot 'em in the lips. There are a ton of slang terms used in the hunting world and they can be fairly universal like "bag limit", down to as specific as a family or group of hunters using a term only understood by each other, like "2 hundo". This week we are joined by our friend @nmduckboy aka "Dirt…

Podcast from elk camp! Kyle got a quick chance to slip away and join Rodney and Deedon for the 2021 elk hunt for an evening and morning hunt. Hunting has been tough! It has been hot and the elk are not yet talking making for some difficult hunting conditions for an archery hunt. We talk about hunt strategies when other things aren't working. We als…

In a first for the Hunt it Forward program, we were able to take a participant out and do some spot and stalk skills learning in the field on a real animal! Shea was with us for an evening to learn about glassing, reading sign, animal behavior patterns, putting a stalk on pronghorn antelope. We were also joined by Cozzy, Shea's longtime friend from…

As a second part to last week's EPLUS soapbox, we take a look at the discussions that are being had regarding wildlife management in New Mexico. You remember the disaster that was Senate Bill 312 from the 2021 legislative session right? Well, that fight isn't over. Proponents of wildlife reform are starting the push again to change the Department o…

You guessed it! we are back on the soapbox! Why??! Because they just keep pushing. Had a friend of podcast send us an email that went out from the New Mexico Wildlife Federation that was a call to action asking people to contact the Attorney General's office to petition for the removal of all Private Land Elk authorizations in the state. If you wil…

Join us on the go for a podcast in the field. Rodney is pretty legit when comes to e-scouting, and what's more is he is becoming more fond of it every time we have a hunt. However, it should go without saying that it can't replace the knowledge you get by ground truthing what you see in the imagery. We are out and about for a look around the hunt a…

As a follow up to last week's episode where-in we talked with Mike Shine, one of two participants in our Hunt if Forward program this year, we sit down with our second participant Shea Hoffmann. Shea may be the participant that has been the most excited to do Hunt it Forward. He goes all in!! Between the time that we invited him to do the program a…

This week we are joined by Mike Shine. Mike is one of our newest Hunt it Forward participants. Mike is originally from Massachusetts and while he grew up around some exposure to firearms, he has had limited exposure to hunting. The Pandemic really brought Mike to the awareness that he feels strongly about knowing where his food comes from and insti…

This week we discuss a myriad of topics. A long standing issue that we have had conversations about before is re-surfacing....stream access. We talk about our personal stances on the subject particularly in light of New Mexico's lack of flowing water. We also remind people that vigilance is key when it comes to other hot-button issues such as E-plu…

Been a long time coming, but we got ole' Dodo back on the air! Caught him at the right time too, as he just got back from what sounds like a pretty cool trip to South Africa! Very entertaining and informational episode! Join us!

What does fly fishing have to do with Unicorn crap? Join us for this week's podcast! Summer is always a slow time for hunting, so why not pick up a rod and go "hunting" for trout. We were joined by friend of the podcast Dave Stambaugh and welcomed first time guest Brian Palmer. Brian is a native New Mexican who has been fly fishing since childhood.…

We wanted to bring a little levity to the podcast as we have seen too much negativity in hunting recently. We wanted step back and take out the politics and arguments and just talk about why we love hunting. We got back to telling hunting, AND fishing stories!

Sometime, there is something you think you will really like, then you try it, and you don't. That was us this week. Come check out this weeks podcast about backpack hunting, turkey and the draw results.

You asked for it, we deliver! It's half way through Spring Turkey season here in New Mexico. Hopefully you are having success! If not, this podcast might help. This week's episode features a special guest with 30+ years experience chasing the long beards. Josh Waldrip is a Sergeant with New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. He is a native of New …

In this week's podcast we are joined by Ellary TuckerWilliams and Kent Keene of the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation. Ellary recently brought to our attention a nation wide initiative that is now being championed by the Biden Administration among others to "protect" 30% of our lands and waters by the year 2030. As with many such broad based, am…

We had the pleasure of chatting with Brandon Waddell who runs Mountain Archery Fest events which are family oriented 3D Archery events. These events are unique in that they encourage involvement of the whole family and feature some seriously awesome 3D courses and much more. Check out their website here ! We thoroughly enjoyed this podcast and hope…

After a couple months of some pretty heavy and passion filled topics, we decided we wanted to do an episode of "light and fluffy" to loosen back up a bit. It was a long legislative session here in New Mexico and we were physically and emotionally drained from the fight, so after taking a week to recoup, we are back to re-touch on how we got started…

This podcast is a little late and we hope to start next season with a podcast on the proclamation when it comes out, but we still come in under the wire for one of the Big Game draw deadlines! We give the proclamation a once over as is needed on an annual basis so you can make sure that not too much has changed. Reminder that the deadline to put in…

Season 3 wrap up. We talk about a recent big win for the New Mexico hunting community when SB312 was tabled in the Senate Conservation Committee. We also run through the crazy year that was 2020, Hunt it Forward, Hunt giveaways, and personal hunting adventures. We have been blessed to do this for three seasons, and thoroughly look forward to season…

Just like a magic trick, they get you looking at all the extra tags you will have a chance to draw and then sneak in some real dingers. This one gets a little rowdy for sure. Come check it out.

I wish I could have actually waited, but I couldn't. The conclusion of our 2b archery deer hunt, what a time.

Big Unit, Big Expectations and Big Deer! An archery deer hunt in January in unit 2B in New Mexico. Need I say more?

We got a chance to finally catch up with a fellow New Mexico Sportsman, and businessman Adrian Vigil. Adrian started out as an airbrush artist in High School and started a business doing that. A couple years ago, Adrian started an apparel company inspired by his love of the outdoors. He has some pretty wicked designs and we had a great time learnin…

Part 2 of our post hunt podcast with Ryan and Shay after their very first public land hunt. They were both successful in taking a cow elk and we discuss patience, perseverance, and hunting until the end. Join us for the wrap up of a great hunt for these two new hunters!

We figured ou,t after our inaugural participants drew their first public land elk tags, but were unable to make the hunt work, that we needed to change the program up a bit. So rather than taking on new participants each year, we determined to carry participants through an initial learning year culminating in a private land hunt, then follow that u…

Lance Bernal joins the program to discuss the bighorn sheep bug. We talk about his first bighorn hunt in Mexico Check, the Wild Sheep Foundation, and restoration of bighorn sheep in New Mexico. We reminisce about the recent hunt we were able to guide on and the experiences that make these hunts some of the most challenging you will ever do. As has …

On this week's episode, we are happy to have a topic submitted by our listeners. We get a chance to discuss how COVID has affected hunting and the hunting community here in New Mexico. We also take up a topic that we have discussed before briefly, but get more in detail about the controversial Elk Private Land Use System (EPLUS). Join us for an ext…

This week we are releasing a podcast that we recorded several episodes ago. Its a little out of order but that's ok. We have a cool story about a listener and we ramble on about several topics as we head down the road. Come check it out.

Kyle and I take a stab at defining what hunting is. At least what it is to us.

We heavily advocate for hunters to unite around common causes, however sometimes you also have to just call Bulls***. This week we do just that. The NMWF and NMBHA have significant influence with the current Game Commission and key members of the New Mexico Legislature and are leading the charge to implement some drastic rule changes that would hav…

This week we got a chance to collaborate on a podcast with another local NM podcast producer and long time elk hunter Joe Giglia of Elk Bros and the Blue Collar Elk Hunting podcast. Joe has been hunting elk (mainly with a bow) for the past 39 years on public land. He has an amazing ability to close the deal and bring home meat for the freezer and h…

Adult onset hunters helping create new adult onset hunters is a really cool thing. It is what Hunt It Forward is all about. Kyle and I were very fortunate to sit down with Jen Judge and Aaron Gulley to talk about their journey into the world of hunting.

This week, Kyle and I sat down with Lance Bernal,the wildlife manager for Vermejo Park Ranch. I bet you can guess what we talked about.

This week we talk some trash and talk about social media relationships and hunt preparations. Come check it out.

Like them, love them or hate them... leave them. On this weeks episode of the Nada Grande Outdoors Podcast, Kyle and I explain how not to be a douche.

Kyle and I are digging into the effects that the changes to the A-PLUS system have had on the herd. We are taking a look at the numbers from last years harvest and what they mean. Come check it out.

Change is not always good. If you do want to advocate for change at least get your facts right. Some people are calling for a change to the E-PLUS system. Kyle and I talk this week about Why this is a bad idea. Come check it out.

nmduckboy is back. This week Dave Stambaugh joins us to talk about small game. Lots of squirrels in this episode. Come check it out.

A healthy forest is good for everyone. Home owners, hunters, wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts. So Kyle and I sat down to talk about it. Come check it out.

Camping with children is an adventure unto itself. It is not easy but the rewards are great. Start them young and they will learn a great appreciation for the outdoors. On this weeks podcast break down some things we have learned over the years camping with our little tikes. Come listen in.

Mentoring is a great, and needed thing in the hunting community. The week, on the Nada Grande Outdoors Podcast, we talk about a few of the things we have learned since we started the Hunt It Forward Initiative. Come check it out.

This week on The Nada Grande Outdoors Podcast, Kyle and I break down the Great American Outdoors Act, that has just passed the Senate and is Heading to the House of representatives. By all our research, this bill is a great bill for public lands and many outdoors enthusiasts, but is it going to benefit Hunting? Come listen and find out.…

Didn't draw a tag? Looking for something to hunt? We have you covered. This week, on the Nada Grande Outdoors Podcast, we talk about all the different options still available for big game hunting this year. Come check it out.

It's summer, the big game hunts are months away, but should we wast this time? I don't think so. This weeks we talk about some things you need to start doing now, to get ready for your upcoming hunts. Come check it out.

I love it when we have guests, and this week is no different. Dave Stambaugh joined us to talk waterfowl hunting. Something I have never done a lot of but by the end could not wait to grab some waders and head out.

Here is last weeks live podcast. Hope everyone enjoys. Kyle and I talked live on Facebook and Instagram about the doldrums of summer.

What is the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation? What does it mean? What are the tenets and how do they work? That's what Kyle and I wanted to find out. Captain Ty Jackson, of the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, sat down with us this week to discuss what exactly is in the model and what the tenets mean, as well as how they work to…

Hunters helping hunters, is conservation. Change my mind. You can't. This week Kyle and Rodney sat down to talk about what they have been seeing on social media since the draw results came out. There are a few trends specifically, that bother them. Also, congrats to all who drew tags and heart felt sympathy for those that did not. Adios.…

I love having guests on the podcast. And this weeks guest has no shortage of GRRR. She is a great hunter and tells some great hunting stories. For the second time Kyle and I got to sit down with Tammy, of Zephyr Fitness, to talk a little hunting. This time, fortunately, she didn't work our tails off in the gym.…