The Typical Sportsman

Why does hunting out west just seem to mean more?

Why does the landscape, the challenge, and the pursuit stir up a deeper appreciation for the hunt?

Dylan is joined by country music singer Kaleb Austin to talk about growing up hunting out west—and how those experiences shaped the way he sees hunting today.

The two talk about Kaleb’s music career and the crazy world of being a recording artist, but also dive deep into his hunting journey, growing up as a kid bowhunting out west, and what makes those hunts so special.

But the West has changed.

The world of western hunting looks drastically different than it did years ago, and Kaleb is now experiencing some of those changes firsthand as he tries to introduce his son to the same pursuit that meant so much to him growing up.

From chasing animals with a bow to passing the tradition on to the next generation, this is a conversation about hunting, family, the changing West, and why the pursuit means so much.

Remember the good ol’ days when you’d go hang out at the bow shop just to TALK?

Before social media, the bow shop was where you debated arrow setups, argued over broadheads, heard about the newest gear, talked smack about other bows, and—most importantly—swapped stories.

Dylan is joined by Bryan Dickess from Mike’s Archery for some good old-fashioned SHOP TALK!

From favorite bows and worst misses to changes in archery technology, new gear, hunting stories, and plenty of opinions along the way—this one is just two archery guys sitting around talking bows.

No agenda. No sales pitch. Just SHOP TALK.

Podcast: 

Dylan is joined by Nick Campbell, founder of Fletched, to break down one of the most important—and often overlooked—parts of bowhunting: your arrow setup.

From arrow weight and speed to FOC, penetration, trajectory, and overall arrow performance, Fletched can give you a detailed look at your arrow’s ballistics and help you determine the setup that makes the most sense for your bow and the animal you’re chasing.

Whether you’re building an arrow for whitetails, elk, or anything in between, this conversation will help you better understand what’s happening downrange—and how to build an arrow with purpose.

The perfect arrow isn’t the same for every hunter. So what’s the perfect arrow for YOU?

 

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How did the fishing industry become what we know it as today? 

Dylan is joined by Patrick Marbury of Rebel Lures to dive into the pioneering history of one of fishing’s most influential lure brands.

Rebel played a major role in bringing mass-produced, affordable, and accessible fishing lures to anglers everywhere—helping shape the fishing industry we know today.

And they’re not done pioneering.

Today, Rebel continues to push the industry forward while working to keep fishing affordable, accessible, and enjoyable for everyone.

The history of Rebel Lures. The evolution of fishing. And where the industry goes next.

What actually happens when a species is listed as threatened or endangered? Who makes those decisions? And what does wildlife law mean for hunters and conservation?

Dylan sits down with wildlife law attorney Mike Oropallo and Pope & Young Executive Director Justin Spring for a deep dive into the laws, policies, and international agreements that shape wildlife conservation in the United States and around the world.

This conversation goes far beyond grizzly bears. We break down the Endangered Species Act, the 4(d) Rule, Chevron deference, Loper Bright, CITES, IUCN classifications, delisting criteria, and the role of socioeconomic factors in conservation decisions.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The 4(d) Rule and what it means for threatened species like grizzly bears
• Chevron deference (1984) and why it mattered to wildlife law
• Loper Bright (2024) and the end of Chevron deference
• What the Endangered Species Act actually means by “harm”
• The difference between threatened vs. endangered species under the ESA
• What criteria are used to delist a species
• How the IUCN classifies species and how that differs from U.S. law
• What CITES is and how its listing system works
• The role of the United States delegation in CITES
• CITES listing criteria and potential changes being considered
• Whether socioeconomic factors should play a role in conservation decisions
• How socioeconomic considerations differ between CITES and the ESA
• How species can be upgraded, downgraded, or removed from CITES Appendices
• The role hunters play in wildlife conservation and management
• Why understanding wildlife law matters to the future of hunting

Wildlife conservation is complicated—and the laws governing it can have enormous consequences for hunters, wildlife, landowners, and the animals themselves.

If you care about hunting, conservation, and the future of North American wildlife, you don’t want to miss this conversation.