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)
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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...

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• Hunt Talk Radio Podcast - Episode 290
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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...