The Freeflow Outdoors Podcast

In this episode, I provide a general overview of the Upper North Platte and Laramie River Valley fisheries in southeastern Wyoming. I go over different seasons and water conditions, water types, hatches, suggested flies, and more!

02:16 - Fishery overview

06:56 - Spring season

16:58 - Summer season

24:38 - Fall season

27:18 - Resources and closing thoughts

In this episode, I discuss some practice routines and mindsets to consistently improve your shooting ability and escape complacency in your archery practice.

03:29 - Common Practice Routines

6:08 - Analysis and Goals

8:50 - Variety in Practice

15:11 - Target Archery

17:23 - 3D Shooting

19:22 - Shooting Under Stress

21:42 - Friendly Competition

In this episode I give a run down of some of the changes and proposed changes coming to big game draw systems in Wyoming and across the west. 

03:04 - Demand and opportunity

09:36 - Over-the-counter opportunities

12:14 - 2023 Application strategy adjustments

18:19 - Closing thoughts

In this episode, I recap some of the topics covered in 2022 episodes of the show and provide a preview of what's in store for Freeflow Outdoors in 2023.

02:15 - 2022 recap

06:24 - 2023 preview

10:29 - Closing thoughts

In this episode, I discuss some of tactics, techniques, and fly selection for fly fishing during the pre runoff window on western freestone rivers. Topics covered include where and when to go, what type of water to look for, fly selection and hatches, and pre runoff fishing techniques.

03:17 - Where and when to go

14:15 - Fly selection

20:51 - Fishing techniques

30:04 - Closing thoughts

This week, I discuss my approach to planning a western fly fishing trip. Whether you are planning a multi-week trip, or just a couple of days - I go over some of my strategies for researching and planning a fishing trip in the Rocky Mountain west.

03:48 - Determining destination and time of year

09:45 - Building an itinerary

14:34 - What to bring

18:43 - Closing thoughts

In this episode, I discuss my top five lessons learned over the years of DIY archery elk hunting on public land. I go over some of my most useful tips for maximizing success and encounters when chasing elk with the bow. 

04:43 - Key takeaways from past seasons

08:26 - Keep tabs on your equipment

14:13 - Leave elk to find elk/don't leave elk to find elk

19:22 - Always be ready when you call

23:43 - Be patient

27:02 - Never give up

32:21 - Closing thoughts

This week, I dive deeper into building an application strategy for western hunting by discussing some of the different states, species and hunting opportunities available. 

03:45 - Resources to build your application strategy

08:36 - Mule deer hunting opportunities

23:51 - Pronghorn hunting opportunities

31:49 - Elk hunting opportunities

44:51 - Moose, sheep and mountain goat hunting

49:58 - Closing thoughts

Discussing strategies for creating an effective application strategy for western big game hunting based on your personal hunting goals and budget. For more information and resources relating to this episode, go to https://www.freeflow-outdoors.com/blog 

07:35 - Developing an application strategy based on personal hunting preferences

12:24 - Considering the type of units and terrain you want to hunt

23:37 - Being realistic in your expectations

28:01 - Setting a budget for hunting applications

33:16 - Suggestions to start with for short and long-term application strategies

41:28 - Closing thoughts

A breakdown of Wyoming's big game application systems and recommendations for first-time applicants in Wyoming.

04:57 - Preference points in Wyoming

10:09 - Wyoming nonresident elk draw

19:10 - Wyoming moose, sheep, mountain goat and bison draw

23:52 - Antelope and deer draw

27:38 - Party applications, preference points and potential coming changes to Wyoming's big game draw system

For more information check out www.freeflow-outdoors.com/blog