My 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.

<description>&lt;p&gt;My 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. &lt;/p&gt;</description>

My 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.  

Sniper Stories and More with Michael ‘Buck’ Baccellieri

You 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.

<description>&lt;p&gt;You 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. &lt;/p&gt;</description>

You 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.  

Ask me Anything

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.

<description>&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;</description>

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.  

Wolves and Politics

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 <a href='chatgpt://generic-entity?number=0'>6 Ranch Podcast</a>, 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: <ul><li>How to find turkeys in vast Western landscapes (and avoid wasting days in dead country)</li><li>The truth about roosting birds in steep terrain</li><li>When to cover ground vs. sit and call</li><li>Wind, elevation, and thermals—how they impact gobbling and movement</li><li>The most effective calling strategies for pressured mountain gobblers</li><li>How to set up for success in broken terrain (and why most setups fail)</li><li>Midday tactics that consistently produce birds in the West</li><li>Gear considerations for run-and-gun hunting in steep country</li></ul> 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. 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

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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 t...

Turkey Hunting Tactics

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.

<description>&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;</description>

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.  

Natural Resources Politics with Senator Todd Nash

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