A small side-gig turned full-time job has proven to be nothing but rewarding and humbling for our friend Mark Zorich. Mark is a military veteran and former SWAT sniper and the very first winner of our Veteran Hunt Giveaway in 2021. While working in law enforcement, he started West Coast Long Range Precision Shooting; teaching shooters and hunters how to increase their proficiency with a rifle and build confidence shooting long ranges. Little did he know the impact his side hustle would have. Mark joins us to talk about the journey of growing his own company, the fundamentals and mission of WCLR, some west coast hunting, and more. This is a wholesome conversation with a great outdoorsman and a great human who has worked hard to make his passion his job, and vice-versa.

Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:

Ridge Rock Hunt Company (https://ridgerockhuntcompany.com/)

Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)

The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/)

We believe it is never too late to begin your journey into hunting and the outdoors! For some, that journey may begin much earlier than most. This week, we are joined by young Diego from MainBeam Addiction. As a youth hunter, Diego has already established a strong presence in the hunting industry with his MainBeam Addiction brand and one big goal in mind; to help get others, especially youth involved in hunting and the outdoors! In his quest to fulfill his own adventure, Diego finds himself inspiring his fellow youth hunters through some incredible Western hunting experiences of his own! We sit down and talk with Diego about the growth of MainBeam Addiction, and spend a lot of time covering his 2023 hunting season, including successful Oryx, Elk, Bear, and Deer hunts! One thing’s for sure, this kid is Addicted to hunting and Obsessed with the outdoors!

Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:

Ridge Rock Hunt Company (https://ridgerockhuntcompany.com/)

Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)

The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/)

There are many amazing content creators in the Hunting and Outdoor space, but those who have truly mastered the art of media production quite literally stand out among others. Britton and Maddy Wasmer have been passionate about photography, videography and editing for a long time, and the time spent to master their craft shows through their amazing work! We sit down with Britton and Maddy to talk about their journey into the outdoors and content creation. We talk hunting, production challenges, lessons learned, tips and tricks, and much more! We also dive into some specific western mule deer stories, including Britton and Maddy's 9-day pursuit to kill a specific giant muley! If you are an outdoor content creator of any level, never turn away a chance to listen to a conversation with some of the best to ever do it!

Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:

Ridge Rock Hunt Company (https://ridgerockhuntcompany.com/)

Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)

The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/)

The Wildlife Conservation Battlefield is one not normally occupied, nor perhaps even thought about by the every-day outdoors man and woman. Hunter's rights are constantly being attacked and manipulated by the anti-hunting community, and it may be closer than you realize to impacting you directly. However, organizations like HOWL for Wildlife are making it possible for every outdoor enthusiast and hunters to have their voice heard. Mike Costello and John Stallone are two faces of this organization; and they are dedicated to preserving the future of wildlife and hunting through science-based wildlife management and conservation, and not ballot-box wildlife decisions. Join us for a rich and intense conversation discovering how hunting is slowly and strategically being cut away, what HOWL is currently doing, and how you yourself can better represent your outdoor passions and make your voice known!

For more info on HOWL for Wildlife, visit https://www.howlforwildlife.org/

Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:

Ridge Rock Hunt Company (https://ridgerockhuntcompany.com/)

Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)

The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/)

It's been a while since Sam and Todd brought us an "in-house" episode, and the wait is now over! These two get together this week to cover a variety of topics. They recap some of the highs and lows from our 2023 seasons, some of the key accomplishments of our staff members last year, they look at what's coming up for Fall Obsession in 2024, and much more! Finally, they detail what all is involved when you participate in our 2024 Turkey Hunt Competition; happening RIGHT NOW! And if you want more info on that, be sure you visit https://www.fallobsession.com/hunt-competition to learn more!

Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:

Ridge Rock Hunt Company (https://ridgerockhuntcompany.com/)

Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)

The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/)

The Western Lifestyle; landowner, elk and deer hunting, owning and raising pack mules, and if that's not enough you can include CarbonTV producer and the host of 3 shows! She even moved to Wyoming for the opportunity to do it all! Kristy Titus is our guest this week; host of the show "Pursue The Wild", the "Wild and Uncut" Podcast and her latest production, "Our Wyld Life". Kristy joins us to share her journey into hunting and the outdoor industry. She talks about the evolution of her show and production experience, what it's like have your own show and starting a podcast, along with her opportunities to get out in the outdoors. Kristy covers her experience with pack mules and horses, how she prepares both gear and animals for those pack trips, and much more! This is a great conversation with an outdoor producer who is passionate about sharing her hunting obsession with the rest of the world!

Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:

Ridge Rock Hunt Company (https://ridgerockhuntcompany.com/)

Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)

The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/)

The best hunting and outdoor shows are not based simply off of quality; but also a host and subject matter relatable to the listener or viewer. Working Class Bowhunter Podcast has been around for a long time, and since the beginning has provided blue-collar listeners with "hunting camp talk" and every day bow hunting conversations that help get folks through tough times or long days. Curt Geier, host of the Working Class Bowhunter Podcast is our guest this week, and shares with us the origins behind their show and where it all began. He and Sam talk Midwest whitetails, bow hunting, successes and failures, and much more as we dive into the Working Class journey into the outdoor industry, and the story behind what is now one of the most popular hunting podcasts in the world!

Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:

Ridge Rock Hunt Company (https://ridgerockhuntcompany.com/)

Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)

The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/)

Every year we have been seeing changes in various States' tags and draw applications, and Colorado is no exception. This week we are joined by our Western Regional Coordinator and Colorado resident Tim Berges. Tim is very well versed in Colorado's draw applications and tag/point systems, and comes on the show to give us some insight into what 2024 looks like. Tim describes this year's changes as not being as drastic as he anticipated, but whether it be because of conservational changes or extreme weather events impacting wildlife populations, some adjustments have been made and more may be coming. Tim also speaks not just as a tag and draw application expert, but as a Colorado resident to the recent wolf re-introduction in Colorado, and the Mountain Lion vote coming to the ballot in 2024. If you have any interest in hunting Colorado this year, or in future hunting seasons, this is one to listen to.

You can find Tim's written Hunt Guide at: https://www.fallobsession.com/articles/how-to-get-a-colorado-big-game-tag-2024-edition

Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:

Ridge Rock Hunt Company (https://ridgerockhuntcompany.com/)

Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)

The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/)