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6 Ranch Podcast
Hosted by James Nash · EN
Stories from folks with calloused hands. Natural resources and their science, agriculture, blue collar, hunting, fishing, shooting and adventure.
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Sailing and Spearfishing stories in Panama
2w ago00:44:15Tap to summarizeJuan grew up in Venezuela and after the political turmoil in his country where he was held at gunpoint multiple times he left and has since taken up work running an old steel sailboat for expeditions of many kinds around Central America. In this episode we discuss the science that’s being conducted on the reef through his boat, sailing stories, and what it means to live on the sea. Check out more of what he does by searching gents de mar.
Transcribe →How to plan a hunt with Rucklist, (full episode)
3w ago01:19:11Tap to summarizeThis episode was previously uploaded in an incomplete format which is my fault and you have my apologies. It’s a good episode and worth the full listen if you are interested in the logistics and planning considerations of doing an out of state hunt. In particular we are talking about an Alaskan moose hunt but the lessons can be applied in many places.
Transcribe →Blueprint to Being an Alpha and Other Jokes with Nate Illingsworth
4w ago01:14:38Tap to summarizeNate Illingsworth is a breath of fresh air. He seriously enjoys hunting but doesn’t take himself seriously. Thanks to a sedentary lifestyle and close proximity to a Buckeyes Nate found himself on the scary side of 300lbs. Now he runs marathons and is prepping for his first full Ironman. We talk about the reality of fitness for backcountry hunting and you don’t want to miss the story of his absolutely chaotic debacle of a failed elk hunt.
Transcribe →African vs North American Hunting with Cliff Gray
Apr 3001:04:54Tap to summarizeThe two most successful wildlife conservation models in the world are the North American and African models, both of which rely upon hunting. However, hunting North America is increasing in cost and is more and more reliant upon lottery systems with many hunts requiring decades of applications to get the state’s permission to hunt. Cliff Gray is a professional hunter and guide with a lifetime of hunting experience and recently returned from his first trip to Africa. This is the most honest and frank conversation you’ve ever heard about African hunting and we spend time discussing the differences between that and the western hunting experience.
Transcribe →How to Plan a Hunt, with Rucklist
Apr 2301:19:11Tap to summarizePlaning an out of state hunt can be really intimidating. My buddy Brian Trainor from Rucklist is headed to Alaska this fall for a moose hunt and we talk about the planning process and all the logistics that go into a hunt like this. What happens when transportation breaks down? How do you get meat back from Alaska? What are some gear considerations? It’s also just a good conversation. Enjoy and get outside.
Transcribe →Sniper Stories and More with Michael ‘Buck’ Baccellieri
Apr 1801:09:56Tap to summarizeMy friend Buck worked as a sniper in the National guard and the USMC. He’s now considered by many to be the nation’s foremost expert of rifle optics. From some good stories to advice on optics that any shooter can benefit from, this episode, recorded live on a wilderness hunt, is built just for you. Enjoy the beginning of my 7th year of bringing you a new podcast every week.
Transcribe →Ask me Anything
Apr 900:51:14Tap to summarizeYou asked the questions, and I answered them. For those who enjoy the diversity of subjects in this podcast, which I assume is most of you— this is the rapid fire version of that. Don’t forget to get outside and enjoy yourselves.
Transcribe →Wolves and Politics
Apr 201:17:11Tap to summarizeRawley 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.
Transcribe →Turkey Hunting Tactics
Mar 2600:54:54Tap to summarizeSpring 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 terrainWhen to cover ground vs. sit and callWind, elevation, and thermals—how they impact gobbling and movementThe most effective calling strategies for pressured mountain gobblersHow to set up for success in broken terrain (and why most setups fail)Midday tactics that consistently produce birds in the WestGear considerations for run-and-gun hunting in steep countryThis 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.western turkey hunting, spring turkey hunting tactics, mountain turkey hunting, Merriam’s turkey hunting, Rio Grande turkey hunting, how to hunt turkeys in mountains, turkey calling strategies, locating gobblers, run and gun turkey hunting, turkey hunting tips west, backcountry turkey hunting, public land turkey hunting
Transcribe →Natural Resources Politics with Senator Todd Nash
Mar 1901:23:46Tap to summarizeHow 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.
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