Premium Habitat = Fat Does = Big Bucks | Episode 278

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 legally allowed to advocate for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 American manufacturing remains the backbone of the brand. From the high-stakes "Moment of Truth" at SHOT Show to the meticulous engineering of the new BX-6 Range HD binocular, this episode pulls back the curtain on the culture of innovation, family ownership, and the "Secret Sauce" that keeps Leupold at the top of the podium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 bucks. All of that depends on premium habitat availability, which Kevin explains in great detail. A great explanation of why habitat is the key to herd health, buck numbers, and hunting opportunity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 importance of speaking up, how you can make a difference, challenges ahead, and Ryan's new role as CEO of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, why hunters are eternal optimist, and many other topics normally heard around a campfire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 between to describe what was the toughest season Fresh Tracks has ever had. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 public lands.Ted brings a unique, non-partisan perspective forged by his family's legacy and his own life experiences. He issues a powerful call for hunters to become engaged advocates and discusses the vital need to protect the American model of public land access for generations to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 followed. They dissect the landowner's arguments, the potential outcomes, and why this case is so critical for every American who values public land access. Get the inside story from the legal mind on the front lines of the corner-crossing legal battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Firearms Act and pass the Hearing Protection Act, the difficulty of getting changes in DC, the benefits of silencer deregulation, and a lot of other topics related to hunting and owning suppressors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 learn more about the South Dakota Antelope Foundation at https://www.sdantelopefoundation.org/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 discussion begins with an overview of the high-profile Wyoming corner-crossing case, where four hunters were acquitted of criminal trespass but later faced a civil lawsuit. Dylan explains the legal nuances between criminal and civil trespass, the role of the Unlawful Enclosures Act, and how the 10th Circuit Court ruled that state trespass laws are preempted in cases where public land is effectively blocked by private landowners. Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast constitutes legal advice. Always consult an attorney for legal matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices