The Blacktail Coach Podcast

We're here to share tips, strategies, and stories of hunting the Pacific Northwest.
Whether you're a seasoned hunter or just getting started, we'll help you turn preparation into achievement and passion into results.
So gear up and get ready, because SUCCESS IS NO ACCIDENT!

Podcasting since 2024 • 101 episodes

The Blacktail Coach Podcast

Latest Episodes

From Spring Bear Wrap Up To A Smarter Fall Plan With Heather Aldrich

One bad decision can change an entire bear season, and sometimes it takes a full year to see the consequences. We’re back with Heather Aldrich to wrap up spring bear season and turn those hard-earned lessons into a smarter plan for fall. Along ...

July 06, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 45 • 47:15

How To Call And Rattle Blacktail Bucks With Tom Ryle

Rattling for blacktail isn’t magic and it isn’t random. It’s a story you’re telling in the woods, and the buck decides whether he believes it.We’re joined again by Tom Ryle and Kelly Riordan for a deep, practical breakdown of blacktail ...

June 29, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 44 • 1:09:03

Blacktail Hunting Mentorship And Modern Know How With Tom Ryle & Kelly Riordan

A blacktail buck can live a whole season a few yards from you and never show itself, and that’s exactly why we love hunting them. We’re joined by Tom Ryle and Kelly Riordan for a wide-ranging talk that starts with how they each got pulled into ...

June 22, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 43 • 53:19

How Washington’s R3 Program Builds New Hunters And Anglers With Tom Ryle And Kelly Riordan

Conservation doesn’t run on vibes, it runs on people showing up year after year. That’s why we brought on Tom Ryle (WDFW marketing and creative media manager and Washington’s R3 lead) and Kelly Riordan (R3 hunting coordinator) to break down the...

June 15, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 42 • 55:23

Hunting Blunders That Turned Into Lessons

You know that sinking feeling when you realize you forgot something critical, rushed a shot, or made a choice you can’t rewind? We’re leaning into that reality with our guest Asha, because the woods have a way of teaching lessons the hard way a...

June 08, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 41 • 46:39

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Hey guys, love the show! I'm a new hunter pursuing blacktail on Vancouver Island. I am incredibly blessed to have access to an enormous swath of land. But therein lies the problem, I don't know where to start or how to take the macro and turn it manageable. When you guys are talking about your sets, how big are we talking? Thanks in advance, Sean

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