Rawley Bigsby legally killed a wolf who was attacking his cattle in eastern Oregon. He’s a rancher and family man who is running for county commissioner to serve his community. We get into the politics of wolves, grizzlies, timber and the natural resource issues that rural Oregonians care about. This is your chance to get to know Rawley. Enjoy the episode.

Spring turkey hunting in the West is a completely different game than the hardwoods and farm country most hunters are used to. Big country, low bird density, steep terrain, wind, and pressure all change how you locate, call, and kill gobblers.

In this episode of the 6 Ranch Podcast, we break down real-world tactics for hunting Merriam’s and Rio Grande turkeys in mountainous terrain—from first light locating to closing the deal on wary birds that have seen it all.

We cover:

• How to find turkeys in vast Western landscapes (and avoid wasting days in dead country)
• The truth about roosting birds in steep terrain
• When to cover ground vs. sit and call
• Wind, elevation, and thermals—how they impact gobbling and movement
• The most effective calling strategies for pressured mountain gobblers
• How to set up for success in broken terrain (and why most setups fail)
• Midday tactics that consistently produce birds in the West
• Gear considerations for run-and-gun hunting in steep country

This isn’t theory—it’s built from years of guiding, hunting, and learning the hard way in the mountains of the American West.

If you’re used to Eastern-style turkey hunting, this episode will completely change how you approach birds out West.

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How does a bill navigate the state senate and house in Oregon? Does the Governor veto bills out of spite? What issues are facing wildlife and agriculture in Oregon? These are some of the questions we answer in this week’s episode with my dad as he just got home from his second legislative session as an Oregon State Senator.

The head guide at Avon Valley Safaris is none other than the legendary Kate Bryant. Kate guides stone sheep and moose in Canada during fall in the northern hemisphere and heads back to New Zealand to guide red deer, fallow, and sheep during their fall as well. I had such a good time hunting with her that I couldn’t help but sit down with her and Darren to talk about the unique challenges of guiding in New Zealand and internationally. This episode is really a behind the scenes look at what it takes to make a hunting operation world class.

I travelled 8,277 to make this podcast episode and to join Avon Valley on an adventure. I’m down here hosting a trip where the guests and myself have been hunting red stag, fallow deer, spearfishing and having an absolutely amazing time. In this episode we talk about how to hunt New Zealand and a bit of what to expect. Darren is a fantastic human being and we recorded this episode on his boat after a day of fishing and spearfishing following some hunting at the beginning of the trip. Stay tuned for more and make sure to reach out to these folks if you are interested in having a wonderful hunting experience in New Zealand.

My 93 year old grandma, who now has five great great grandchildren, is back to talk about writing, gardening, hunting and life. There’s a 0% chance this episode doesn’t warm your heart and put a smile on your face.

Chris Wittman, one of the founders of Captains for Clean Waters joins the show this week to talk about how they are fighting for free speech in Florida to stop a bill that would make it so that someone who calls out agricultural pollution could be sued without the opportunity of recompense. We talk about that, tarpon fishing, and the greater mission of Captains for Clean Waters. We need your help on this one, not just to listen, but for you to learn how a couple minutes of your efforts can benefit wildlife in Florida and around the world. Enjoy!

Brent Oliver was partially decapitated by a cable strung between two trees while riding his dirt bike. After someone passing by did CPR on him for two hours. He was without oxygen for over twenty minutes and died. And came back. His story of recovery from a quadriplegic to having a thriving career, a family, and becoming an elite off-road driver is among the most powerful narratives I’ve ever heard. He is an example of unrelenting courage and determination. You’ll never hear another story like this, because there are no other stories like this.