Randy and Bruce Pettet of Leupold head deep into the Yukon on a trip of a lifetime in search of a mature bull caribou. With Randy also carrying a grizzly bear tag, the possibilities for adventure are almost endless in this remote and rugged country.

As they navigate the Yukon wilderness, the two...

Randy, Jace, and Scott Jones head into the mountains for an early-season archery deer hunt. Randy and Jace both have tags, while Jones is along to help them chase some bucks and, as always, have a good time in the mountains.

Jace gets several opportunities to put stalks on some great bucks, and ...

Randy drew a late-season rifle deer tag, and he was determined to make the most of every day of the hunt. As he works his way through the season, the hunt becomes an opportunity to talk about an issue that could impact hunters across the country: the push to dispose of small parcels of public lan...

When Jon drew a coveted mountain goat tag, he knew he was in for a demanding hunt. With his brother Marcus, Marcus's wife, and their father along for the adventure, the group set out to find a mature billy in some of the toughest country around.

The hunt takes an unexpected turn when Jon breaks ...

Jace is taking a 30-year-old HOWA rifle and giving it a complete modern makeover. From threading the barrel and dropping it into a modern stock to choosing the right optics, he’s turning an old hunting rifle into a capable, modern setup. This is one project you won’t want to miss.

On this week's episode of Fresh Tracks Weekly, we break down massive public land wins, controversial federal approvals, and real-world bowhunting gear data, followed by an in-depth conversation on science storytelling in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and a highlight of the Bison Jam Podcast. ...

It's rifle season, and Randy is back.

Months after his archery hunt, Randy returns to the unit with one goal: find the bull he shot at during archery season and finally figure out what happened.

There are bulls everywhere, but finding the one Randy is looking for proves to be much harder than e...

The search continues.

After Randy's shot the previous day, he and Marcus are determined to find the bull. They grid the country, glass likely escape routes, check bedding areas, and spend the entire day searching for any sign of the elk.

But despite covering a tremendous amount of ground, they ...

Randy has located a bull he wants to stalk. He and Marcus work their way into the bull's bedding area and wait for an opportunity to get inside archery range. Eventually, the bull makes a move, stepping into range and giving Randy the shot he's been waiting for.

Randy sends an arrow.

At first, ...

Randy has found a bull he wants to chase, and now the real work begins.

After locating a promising bull, Randy and Marcus put together a game plan and start making their move. What follows is an all-day stalk through elk country as they try to close the distance without blowing the bull out.

Th...

Randy Newberg drew a pretty special archery elk tag, and he's heading back to a unit he's hunted before. Along with cameraman and elk caller Marcus Hockett, Randy arrives to find elk everywhere.

This unit has a unique mix of public and private land, and figuring out how to navigate that landscap...

What separates successful public land elk hunters from everyone else?

A while back, we asked members of our audience to complete a survey about what they believed were the biggest factors in successfully harvesting a bull elk on public land. Hunters from across the country shared their experienc...

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In this episode, Randy Newberg and the Fresh Tracks crew join the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation for a hands-on habitat project, removing encroaching conifer trees from an aspen stand on one of RMEF's conservation properties.

While conifers are a natural part of western forests, they can slowly o...

When it comes to hunting elk, one of the most common questions is, "What's the best cartridge?"

In this video, Randy Newberg breaks down everything hunters need to know before choosing a cartridge for elk and other big game. He starts by explaining the often-confused difference between caliber a...

This hunt was 20 years in the making.

After applying for this Colorado elk unit for nearly two decades and being unsuccessful 19 times, Randy Newberg finally drew the tag he had been waiting for. Now, for the first time, fans can watch the extended cut of this unforgettable public land elk hunt....

No matter where you hunt elk, you'll eventually find yourself in one of these five calling situations. The difference between filling your tag and going home empty can come down to knowing what to say - and when to say it.

World Champion elk caller Corey Jacobsen breaks down the five most common...

Can fitness make you a better bowhunter?

In this episode, Randy and the Fresh Tracks crew square off against the MTNTOUGH team in a hunter's biathlon that combines physical fitness with archery accuracy. After a demanding workout designed to elevate heart rates and test endurance, both teams hea...

On this week’s episode of Fresh Tracks weekly, Randy and Marcus take us for a Deeper Dive into massive regulatory updates to the Endangered Species Act (ESA)
• Links
• https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/14/2026-14195/rescinding-the-definition-of-harm-under-the-endangered-spe...

Jace's Gear List - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hDrMJB2R_WDSMkBbkP0WaSHfjFDI8FjQ75JR2DQQRrU/edit?usp=sharing

Thinking about shooting your first NRL Hunter match? The good news is you probably already own most of the gear you'll need.

In this video, Jace walks through the essential eq...

Jace and Michael travel to Norris, Montana, to compete in the Tobacco Root Revival rifle match, where challenging stages, unpredictable weather, and tough shooting positions put both their marksmanship and teamwork to the test.

Throughout the match, they focus on one of the most overlooked skill...

Housekeeping Links
• Crew’s Belt, Montana NRL Rifle Match
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C81fcst0T_k
• Randy’s New Rifle Setup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCYyvcHa-yA&feature=youtu.be
• Hal Herring’s Carrying the Fire Podcast
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• Hunt Talk Radio Podcast - Episode 290
• https://youtu.be/zM3uC6tV36o
• Freezer Burn Party
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• Randy's Editorial on Outdoor Life
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