In Part 2 of our America250 series, Randy Newberg explores one of the most overlooked chapters in American history: how the United States went from owning 1.8 billion acres of public land to just over 600 million acres.

Following the Louisiana Purchase and westward expansion, Congress used publi...

To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States, we decided to create a three-part video series about one of the most valuable assets we possess as Americans: our public lands.

In this series, we'll take you through how we got here, how we ended up with these lands, and what it will ta...

Before heading to the NRL Hunter Match in Madras, Oregon, Randy Newberg breaks down the rifle and optic setup he'll be competing with.

His rifle of choice is a stock Howa 1500 chambered in 7mm-08, topped with a Leupold VX-6HD featuring a Custom Dial System (CDS). It's the kind of practical hunti...

The Fresh Tracks crew heads to the NRL Hunter Match in Belt, Montana, to find out. As they work their way through each stage of the course, they break down what went right, what went wrong, and the lessons they learned along the way.

From building stable shooting positions to managing time under...

This week we're discussing the intersection of science and politics, specifically regarding how motorized travel impacts elk populations.

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The upgrades are installed, but do they actually make a difference?

Marcus returns to the Expedition Overland Ranch to put his newly upgraded Toyota Tacoma through the same obstacles and challenges that exposed its limitations as a stock truck. Alongside Clay Croft, he tests the truck's improved...

After putting his stock Toyota Tacoma through its paces at Expedition Overland, Marcus knows exactly where the truck needs improvement.

In this episode, he heads to Dark Horse Customs to sit down with Josh and build a plan for transforming the Tacoma into a more capable hunting rig. Together, th...

Marcus Hockett is on a mission to build the ultimate hunting rig, but before spending money on upgrades, he wants to know exactly what his truck needs.

Starting with a stock Toyota Tacoma SR5, Marcus heads to the Expedition Overland Ranch where he teams up with Clay Croft to put the truck throug...

A friendly competition between the Fresh Tracks Crew and Expedition Overland! See who comes out on top as we put our skills to the test to determine our max effective hunting range!

The challenge? One shot, from a cold barrel, to hit a steel target's vitals, simulating a real hunting scenario....

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In this video, Jace walks through the process of installing a diesel heater port on his truck camper, allowing him to stay warm and comfortable during late season hunts, cold weather camping trips, and extended backcountry adventures.

Follow along as he explains the installation process, the gea...

Every May and June, internet forums explode with angry hunters complaining about point systems, demanding non-resident tag cuts, and blaming state agencies. But in this episode, Randy and Marcus break down the brutal mathematical reality of why Western big game tags are drying up—and it has almos...

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About 20% of the US population participates in the primary elections but those primaries often determine who will be elected. Have your voice felt this election season. Get out there a...

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On this week’s Deeper Dive, Randy and Marcus talk corner crossing in Montana. They discuss the lawsuit filed by Backcountry H...

After several days of searching, Marcus and Jace finally find the zone they want to focus on and turn up a good black bear worth making a play on. When the opportunity comes together, Jace takes his shot on a mature bear, but the recovery proves far more difficult than expected. Despite giving ev...

Marcus and Jace head into the mountains for a few days of spring black bear hunting. After covering miles of country and turning up several bears, the guys quickly realize most of the activity is sows with cubs. As they continue searching for a mature boar, Marcus discusses the current state of b...

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This episode of Fresh Tracks Weekly addresses the recent rescission of the Public Land Rule and the implic...

Marcus and Andy get their shots at bucks!

The crew spends a few days trying to find the right spots that hold mature bucks.

Randy, Andy, Marcus, and Marcus’s father Brian head to the southern border in search of the elusive Coues deer, better known as the “Grey Ghost.” After turning up deer and putting together a game plan, Brian wastes no time capitalizing on an opportunity to punch his tag early in the hunt.

Dust has a way of getting into everything after miles of gravel roads and two tracks. In this video, Jace walks through how he dust proofs his truck bed using weather stripping and a BedRug setup to keep gear cleaner and better protected on long hunting trips. From sealing common leak points to o...

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When the roads turn slick and the conditions get nasty, tire chains can be the difference between getting where you need to go or getting stuck. In this video, Marcus walks through the proper way to install tire chains and shares a few helpful tips and tricks he’s learned from years of driving sn...

Thinking about hunting in Nevada as a nonresident? In this video, Randy breaks down exactly how to apply for big game tags in Nevada, from navigating the draw system to building a smart application strategy.

We cover everything you need to know, including bonus points, draw odds, application dea...