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The Run the Rack Outdoors Podcast is an all-in, leave no doubt approach to adventure hunting. Each week we bring on special guests that share what it takes on how to be successful in the backcountry. From the high country to the big woods; here you will find the content that will guide you to make the most of your next adventure hunt. Tune in as we grow together to not only better ourselves in the outdoors, but in life as well.
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- Yesterday1h 17m
Ep. 082: Chasing MULE DEER: Glassing, Patience, & Making the Most of Every Opportunity w/ Austin Folkman
Austin Folkman sits down with host Weston Homa this week to break down the mindset and tactics that help him consistently find mature mule deer bucks. Austin shares how he builds his season around time in the field, why access and elevation matter more than most hunters realize, and why glassing all day beats the common morning-and-evening routineAustin also shares his success story behind his trophy archery buck this year on a leftover tag. If you’re chasing October mule deer, planning your first western hunt, or trying to get more out of your glassing sessions, this one is packed with real-world advice you can use immediately.Partners:Oryx Outdoors - Fitness apparel for those who are driven to push boundaries—whether that means improving their gains at the gym or filling their freezers. Use code WESTON for 15% off your next order! - https://tinyurl.com/yeay296dOn Glass Adapters - The best digiscoping products on the market. Founded by hunters for hunters, use code WESTON for 15% off your next order! - https://tinyurl.com/47bmm9abWebsite/Blog:https://runtherackoutdoors.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/runtherackoutdoors/https://www.instagram.com/westonhoma/https://www.instagram.com/austin_folkman/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/wes.homa/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGX3Lj3pEbXQNd1T-eYo9xAWebsite:
- 1 weeks ago1h 10m
Ep. 081: Elk Hunt RECAP pt. 2: Hunt Recap, One Tag Punched, & Lessons Learned - Solocast
Host Weston Homa recaps his elk hunting adventures in Idaho this September and discusses all of his learned lessons.Weston recaps a month of backcountry bowhunting as a chasing OTC elk, The highs are real, the lows are painful, and the takeaways are immediately useful if you're trying to do the same thing.He also shares the emotional side of the hunt: the frustration of blowing opportunities and the mental reset that comes from living out of a tent for days with no cell service.Weston doesn’t sugarcoat the result, but that’s what makes the lessons valuable: finding elk, getting close, and finishing the job are all different skills, and this hunt shows exactly where the work still has to happen.Partners:Oryx Outdoors - Fitness apparel for those who are driven to push boundaries—whether that means improving their gains at the gym or filling their freezers. Use code WESTON for 15% off your next order! - https://tinyurl.com/yeay296dOn Glass Adapters - The best digiscoping products on the market. Founded by hunters for hunters, use code WESTON for 15% off your next order! - https://tinyurl.com/47bmm9abWebsite/Blog:https://runtherackoutdoors.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/runtherackoutdoors/https://www.instagram.com/westonhoma/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/wes.homa/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGX3Lj3pEbXQNd1T-eYo9xAWebsite:
- 2 weeks ago1h 11m
Ep. 080: Spot & Stalk ELK HUNTING: Staying Quiet, Punching Tags, & Building Mental Toughness w/ Dillon Ness
Dylan Ness sits down with host Weston Homa this week to breakdown why spot-and-stalk is his go-to tactic, how he uses terrain to cut bulls off in transition, and why the smartest move on a hunt is often choosing the spot that fits your method first.Dylan shares the lessons that turned him into a deadly elk hunter, including why he rarely packs a spotter, how he reads open sage, sparse timber, and mountain basins differently, and why evening hunts often feel more killable than mornings.This episode is especially valuable if you hunt elk on public land, backpack into country, or want a better way to think about where to start when the mountains give you multiple good options. If you want more confidence in your first move and a sharper approach to reading elk, this one is worth your time.Partners:Oryx Outdoors - Fitness apparel for those who are driven to push boundaries—whether that means improving their gains at the gym or filling their freezers. Use code WESTON for 15% off your next order! - https://tinyurl.com/yeay296dOn Glass Adapters - The best digiscoping products on the market. Founded by hunters for hunters, use code WESTON for 15% off your next order! - https://tinyurl.com/47bmm9abWebsite/Blog:https://runtherackoutdoors.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/runtherackoutdoors/https://www.instagram.com/westonhoma/https://www.instagram.com/dillon_ness/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/wes.homa/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGX3Lj3pEbXQNd1T-eYo9xAWebsite:
- 3 weeks ago59 min
Ep. 079: Elk Hunt RECAP pt. 1: Hunt Recap plus Backcountry Gear & Food Breakdown - Solocast
Host Weston Homa recaps hunting elk in the early season on public land in his home state of Idaho. From a solo backpack hunt in Idaho to dead batteries, brutal weather , blown stalks, and hard-earned lessons on thermals, patience, and mobility, this episode is an honest field report for anyone trying to kill elk the hard way.Weston also gets into the gear that held up and the gear that didn’t, including his sleep system, tent, stove, water filtration, boots, rain gear, and food plan. He shares what he’d change next week, what he’ll pack for colder weather, and the exact lesson every western hunter needs to hear about calories, dry clothes, and being ready when conditions turn ugly.Partners:Oryx Outdoors - Fitness apparel for those who are driven to push boundaries—whether that means improving their gains at the gym or filling their freezers. Use code WESTON for 15% off your next order! - https://tinyurl.com/yeay296dOn Glass Adapters - The best digiscoping products on the market. Founded by hunters for hunters, use code WESTON for 15% off your next order! - https://tinyurl.com/47bmm9abWebsite/Blog:https://runtherackoutdoors.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/runtherackoutdoors/https://www.instagram.com/westonhoma/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/wes.homa/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGX3Lj3pEbXQNd1T-eYo9xAWebsite:
- 4 weeks ago1h 15m
Ep. 078: Chasing BIG BULLS: How to Approach Elk & Close the Final Distance w/ Jay Scott
Jay Scott joins this week with host Weston Homa to break down the exact field decisions that separate a rushed elk hunter from a wise , experienced hunter who can actually finish the deal.Weston sits down with one of the best-known voices in elk hunting for a deep, practical breakdown of real mountain scenarios: a bull answering across a canyon, a herd bull surrounded by cows and satellites, a bumped-up drainage, and those maddening midday moments when everything feels close but nothing is easy. This episode is essential if you're chasing elk this season and want to make better decisions in the field, close more distance, and stop wasting your best opportunities.Partners:Oryx Outdoors - Fitness apparel for those who are driven to push boundaries—whether that means improving their gains at the gym or filling their freezers. Use code WESTON for 15% off your next order! - https://tinyurl.com/yeay296dOn Glass Adapters - The best digiscoping products on the market. Founded by hunters for hunters, use code WESTON for 15% off your next order! - https://tinyurl.com/47bmm9abWebsite/Blog:https://runtherackoutdoors.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/runtherackoutdoors/https://www.instagram.com/westonhoma/https://www.instagram.com/jayscottoutdoors/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/wes.homa/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGX3Lj3pEbXQNd1T-eYo9xAWebsite:
- Sep 1, 20261h 18m
Ep. 077: ELK CALLING: How to Call in Elk & Not Screw it Up w/ Joel Turner
Joel Turner sits down with host Weston Homa this week to break down a simpler, more aggressive calling strategy that can really increase a bowhunter's chances for success. He explains why he prefers distressed calf sounds over bull bugles, how to locate elk without spooking them, and the exact moments when a herd bull is most likely to commit.Joel shares the hard-earned lessons behind his approach and he explains why distressed calf sounds often outperform most other elk calls.He also distinguishes the difference between a bull talking to cows vs. a bull challenging another bull. This one is packed with field-tested insight you can use this season!Partners:Oryx Outdoors - Fitness apparel for those who are driven to push boundaries—whether that means improving their gains at the gym or filling their freezers. Use code WESTON for 15% off your next order! - https://tinyurl.com/yeay296dOn Glass Adapters - The best digiscoping products on the market. Founded by hunters for hunters, use code WESTON for 15% off your next order! - https://tinyurl.com/47bmm9abWebsite/Blog:https://runtherackoutdoors.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/runtherackoutdoors/https://www.instagram.com/westonhoma/https://www.instagram.com/joelturneractual/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/wes.homa/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGX3Lj3pEbXQNd1T-eYo9xAWebsite:
- Aug 25, 20261h 6m
Ep. 076: ELK HUNTING MINDSET: How to Think Like an Elk & Find More Success w/ James Nash
James Nash of Six Ranch Outfitters joins this week with host Weston Homa to break down the mindset, patterns, and sign-reading tactics that can help you punch your elk tag this year.James is a fifth-generation rancher from northeast Oregon, a longtime archery elk guide, Marine Corps veteran, and the voice behind the whiteboard-heavy elk series that’s been blowing up on Instagram. In this conversation, you’ll discover how to think about calling as a conversation, not a performance, what ideal elk habitat really looks like when you factor in food, water, security, and thermal comfort, and so much more!Partners:Oryx Outdoors - Fitness apparel for those who are driven to push boundaries—whether that means improving their gains at the gym or filling their freezers. Use code WESTON for 10% off your next order! - https://tinyurl.com/yeay296dOn Glass Adapters - The best digiscoping products on the market. Founded by hunters for hunters, use code WESTON for 15% off your next order! - https://tinyurl.com/47bmm9abWebsite/Blog:https://runtherackoutdoors.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/runtherackoutdoors/https://www.instagram.com/westonhoma/https://www.instagram.com/6ranchoutfitters/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/wes.homa/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGX3Lj3pEbXQNd1T-eYo9xAWebsite:
- Aug 18, 20261h 14m
Ep. 075: ELK HUNTING 201: Why MOST Elk Hunters Don’t Punch Tags w/ Cliff Gray
Cliff Gray sits down with host Weston Homa this week to break down the mistakes that quietly kill hunts, from bad mountain prep to treating elk hunting like a math problem instead of an art.Cliff has extensive experience as guide, outfitting roots, and hard-earned backcountry knowledge that brings this conversation to the next level. Tune in to learn why the best callers aren’t always the best killers, why some bulls react completely differently depending on how close you are, and why many hunters mistake activity for progress. 00:00 — The Calling Mistake Most Elk Hunters Make00:49 — Introduction: Cliff Gray on Elk Hunting06:58 — Cliff’s Background: From Finance to Outfitting15:20 — The Biggest Backcountry Hunting Mistake23:21 — Stop Treating Elk Hunting Like a Math Problem32:03 — Calling Elk: Proximity Before Vocalizations45:00 — How to Approach a Herd in the Timber47:46 — What to Do When a Bull Hangs Up52:22 — Building Better Setups for Close Encounters56:50 — Why Local Knowledge Produces More Elk65:06 — Why Hunters Quit—and How to Stay in the Hunt73:12 — Closing Thoughts and Where to Find CliffPartners:Oryx Outdoors - Fitness apparel for those who are driven to push boundaries—whether that means improving their gains at the gym or filling their freezers. Use code WESTON for 10% off your next order! - https://tinyurl.com/yeay296dOn Glass Adapters - The best digiscoping products on the market. Founded by hunters for hunters, use code WESTON for 15% off your next order! - https://tinyurl.com/47bmm9abWebsite/Blog:https://runtherackoutdoors.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/runtherackoutdoors/https://www.instagram.com/westonhoma/https://www.instagram.com/cliffgry/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/wes.homa/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGX3Lj3pEbXQNd1T-eYo9xAWebsite:
About Run The Rack Outdoors
The Run the Rack Outdoors Podcast is an all-in, leave no doubt approach to adventure hunting. Each week we bring on special guests that share what it takes on how to be successful in the backcountry. From the high country to the big woods; here you will find the content that will guide you to make the most of your next adventure hunt. Tune in as we grow together to not only better ourselves in the outdoors, but in life as well.
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