Episode 070: Coyotes Ate Aaron's 207 Colorado Buck! Behind The Scenes

Erik and Aaron sit down to talk about their recent Oryx hunt in New Mexico. This animal is native to the plains of Africa and in the 1960's it was brought in by New Mexico Game & Fish. 93 Oryx were orignally released onto the Tularosa Basin but their numbers have rapidly produced far exdeeding 7,000+ aniamls. They are tough, spooky and beautiful animals. Tune in to hear Erik's experience hunting them. Be sure to check out MTNTOUGH Fitness and get 6 weeks free with code "MULEYFREAK". Also, use code "MULEYFREAK10" for 10% off of MagView products.MTNTOUGH Link: https://bit.ly/48q1tWzwww.muleyfreak.com

This week Erik has on MTNTOUGH Founder Dustin Diefenderfer. They talk about mindset, mental toughness, and overcoming adversity. Dustin shares his life after college where he and his wife quit their jobs and moved to Africa. Be sure to check out MTNTOUGH Fitness and get 6 weeks free with code "MULEYFREAK". Also, use code "MULEYFREAK10" for 10% off of MagView products.MTNTOUGH Link: https://bit.ly/48q1tWzwww.muleyfreak.com

On this episode, Erik has on Utah Wildlife Biologist Dustin Mitchell. He shares information he's gathered over the years on bears and a couple of funny stories that have happened to him as well.Be sure to check out MTNTOUGH Fitness and get 6 weeks free with code "MULEYFREAK". Also, use code "MULEYFREAK10" for 10% off of MagView products.MTNTOUGH Link: https://bit.ly/48q1tWzwww.muleyfreak.com

In this episode, Erik has on Blake Shmyr of Big Tine Adventures to talk about trophy black bears and how long it takes for a bear to mature to trophy class. They also talk about how to identify a bear's sex and different characteristics from boars to sows.Be sure to check out MTNTOUGH Fitness and get 6 weeks free with code "MULEYFREAK". Also, use code "MULEYFREAK10" for 10% off of MagView products.MTNTOUGH Link: https://bit.ly/48q1tWzwww.muleyfreak.com

Erik and Aaron head to Smith & Edwards, their favorite store out west and where they grew up buying hunting gear. They sit down with Mike Vause, who's worked for the company for 40+ years! Smith & Edwards started as a surplus military store back in 1947 and has been a staple in Farr West and the Odgen Valley for decades as one of the most unique store destinations in Utah.Be sure to check out MTNTOUGH Fitness and get 6 weeks free with code "MULEYFREAK". Also, use code "MULEYFREAK10" for 10% off of MagView products.MTNTOUGH Link: https://bit.ly/48q1tWzwww.muleyfreak.com

Erik and Aaron have a call with Nick Hopkins the owner and founder of Boar Masters. What started as a passion for bear hunting turned into starting his own wild game attractants brand. Listen in as they discuss Nick's best tips for baiting bears and what he's learned over the years!Be sure to check out MTNTOUGHFitness and get 6 weeks free with code "MULEYFREAK". Also, use code "MULEYFREAK10" for 10% off of MagView products.MTNTOUGH Link: https://bit.ly/48q1tWz11 Spring Bear Hunting Tips Article: https://muleyfreak.com/blogs/hunting-journal/11-spring-bear-hunting-tipsTOP 11 Bear Kill Shots Video: https://youtu.be/7SDBcqmdG5g

Erik has been hunting bears for a while now and has compiled a list of 11 Spring Bear Hunting Tips that he has learned over the years!Be sure to check out MTNTOUGH Fitness and get 6 weeks free with code "MULEYFREAK". Also, use code "MULEYFREAK10" for 10% off of MagView products.MTNTOUGH Link: https://bit.ly/48q1tWz11 Spring Bear Hunting Tips Article: https://muleyfreak.com/blogs/hunting-journal/11-spring-bear-hunting-tipsTOP 11 Bear Kill Shots Video: https://youtu.be/7SDBcqmdG5g

Erik welcomes back Seth Swerczek, AKA the Wizz Kid, from Hornady to talk about the best calibers for western big game hunting. Seth picks his top 3 and his overall favorite caliber he would use if he could only pick one caliber to hunt with. Be sure to check out MTN Tough Fitness and get 6 weeks free with code "MULEYFREAK". Also, use code "MULEYFREAK10" for 10% off of MagView products.MTNTOUGH Link: https://bit.ly/48q1tWz

Erik, Aaron & Sheriff Paytey talk about the recent film "Coyotes Ate My 207 Colorado Buck!" They go into more detail about what happened on the hunt what led up to shooting the buck and everything after. They also talk about Muley Freak's new partnership with MTN Tough Fitness. Be sure to use code "MULEYFREAK" when you sign up for 6 weeks free. Use code "MULEYFREAK10" for 10% off of MagView Products.MTNTOUGH Link: https://bit.ly/48q1tWz

Idaho Wildlife Charges Dismissed