Train to hunt is back! not only is it a killer fitness / archery competition, but it is also a workout and coaching plan that you can try today for free with a free trial. even the highest level program is cheaper than a crossfit membership and is tailored to mtn hunting, including coaching calls and nutrition consultation. check them out at Traintohunt.com! Black Ovis - use code: QUEST and save 10% on SOLID HUNTING GEAR __________________________________________________________________________ OnX Maps – use code: QUEST and save 20% when you join / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ MTN OPS – use code: QUEST and save 20% on all products / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ Heather’s Choice, use code: QUEST – save 15% on backcountry meals @heatherschoice.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVP4F5g3SiOookJK01Jy5w Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thehuntersquest/ and @huntermcwaters ____________________________________________________________________________ www.thehuntersquest.com

I have been looking forward to this one for a while. In this one, Legendary Alpine Blacktail deer hunter and long-time geologist of the Tongas National Forrest, Dr. Jim Baichtal and I sit down for a fascinating discussion about deer biology, what makes a blacktail a blacktail, intelligent design and a bunch of other interesting subjects, Jim has stored up a wealth of hunting, science, and life understanding and I think you'll love this episode! Black Ovis - use code: QUEST and save 10% on SOLID HUNTING GEAR __________________________________________________________________________ OnX Maps – use code: QUEST and save 20% when you join / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ MTN OPS – use code: QUEST and save 20% on all products / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ Heather’s Choice, use code: QUEST – save 15% on backcountry meals @heatherschoice.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVP4F5g3SiOookJK01Jy5w Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thehuntersquest/ and @huntermcwaters ____________________________________________________________________________ www.thehuntersquest.com

I am super stoked tp be headed to Spain in June to hunt Chamois and Roebuck with Pedro Ampuero. Several months ago Pedro invited me and when you get an opportunity like that, you say yes! I am looking forward to hunting both of these iconic European species, but until now I knew almost nothing about them. In this episode Pedro and I go over some of the basics of hunting these species, their habitats and characteristics. Towards the end of the episode we talk a little about logistics and pre-production. I hope you find this episode interesting. If you want to Hunt Spain, pleas let me know and I will help you get in touch with the right people. OnX Maps – use code: QUEST and save 20% when you join / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ MTN OPS – use code: QUEST and save 20% on all products / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ Heather’s Choice, use code: QUEST – save 15% on backcountry meals @heatherschoice.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVP4F5g3SiOookJK01Jy5w Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thehuntersquest/ and @huntermcwaters ____________________________________________________________________________ www.thehuntersquest.com

Travis is one of those guys who is somewhat under the radar, but consistently has success while bowhunting on some impressive animals. He is truly a great hunter, but likes to keep it simple. He is also an entrepreneur and the founder of Goat Knives. Travis and I have a great conversation about keeping it simple, his amazing 2023 season, business and other things. Enjoy! OnX Maps – use code: QUEST and save 20% when you join / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ MTN OPS – use code: QUEST and save 20% on all products / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ Heather’s Choice, use code: QUEST – save 15% on backcountry meals @heatherschoice.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVP4F5g3SiOookJK01Jy5w Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thehuntersquest/ and @huntermcwaters ____________________________________________________________________________ www.thehuntersquest.com

James Nash is a combat veteran, serving as a Marine Corp. Tank Commander in Afghanistan, a former wilderness firefighter, hunting guide, rancher and podcaster, to name a few. He is one of those guys who it seems has lived several lifetimes and done some really cool stuff. He also is very intelligent and we have a very real and raw conversation about his life and experiences in war, fighting fire and why he has chosen to run towards the danger in his life. Check out his podcast, the 6 Ranch Podcast as well. I hope our paths cross again soon, enjoy! OnX Maps – use code: QUEST and save 20% when you join / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ MTN OPS – use code: QUEST and save 20% on all products / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ Heather’s Choice, use code: QUEST – save 15% on backcountry meals @heatherschoice.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVP4F5g3SiOookJK01Jy5w Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thehuntersquest/ and @huntermcwaters ____________________________________________________________________________ www.thehuntersquest.com

The title says it all. This week I am solo and recap my Texas aoudad hunt as well as run through my tag application strategy, which encompasses 13+ states this year. It is chock full of tons of golden nuggets and useful info for all those wanting to start or maintain a multi-leveled, multi-state tag application strategy. OnX Maps – use code: QUEST and save 20% when you join / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ MTN OPS – use code: QUEST and save 20% on all products / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ Heather’s Choice, use code: QUEST – save 15% on backcountry meals @heatherschoice.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVP4F5g3SiOookJK01Jy5w Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thehuntersquest/ and @huntermcwaters ____________________________________________________________________________ www.thehuntersquest.com

In this episode I sat down with world-class outdoor producer and story-teller, Branlin Shockey. Branlin makes some of the best hunting films in the world and has been doing so for years. He spent many seasons documenting his Dad, Jim Shockey's adventures, and more recently has been doing a lot of work with Cameron Hanes, including producing his latest film, "Once We Were Wolves," an excellent movie that transcends the typical hunt film. Branlin is pushing the boundaries of what a hunting film can be and he is an inspiration. He is also a very smart, kind, humble guy and great to talk to. Enjoy! OnX Maps – use code: QUEST and save 20% when you join / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ MTN OPS – use code: QUEST and save 20% on all products / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ Heather’s Choice, use code: QUEST – save 15% on backcountry meals @heatherschoice.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel!  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVP4F5g3SiOookJK01Jy5w Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thehuntersquest/  and @huntermcwaters ____________________________________________________________________________ www.thehuntersquest.com

This week i sit down with Jay Nichol of the Mindful Hunter to talk business hunting and life. It is a great episode, i really enjoyed talking to Jay and I love how his mind works. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did! OnX Maps – use code: QUEST and save 20% when you join / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ MTN OPS – use code: QUEST and save 20% on all products / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ Heather’s Choice, use code: QUEST – save 15% on backcountry meals @heatherschoice.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel!  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVP4F5g3SiOookJK01Jy5w Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thehuntersquest/  and @huntermcwaters ____________________________________________________________________________ www.thehuntersquest.com

This week I sit down with Casey Richmond of Eberlestock. Casey had an awesome season, killing a giant public land bull elk with the Limitless Outdoors guys. He tells me all about it, and much more. Enjoy! OnX Maps – use code: QUEST and save 20% when you join / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ MTN OPS – use code: QUEST and save 20% on all products / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ Heather’s Choice, use code: QUEST – save 15% on backcountry meals @heatherschoice.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel!  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVP4F5g3SiOookJK01Jy5w Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thehuntersquest/  and @huntermcwaters ____________________________________________________________________________ www.thehuntersquest.com

This is a super cool episode where i sit down with my dad, uncle and cousin to talk about our hunting history, getting kids into the outdoors, and me and Chad's new mexico elk hunt. it's a unique and super cool conversation and i hope you enjoy! OnX Maps – use code: QUEST and save 20% when you join / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ MTN OPS – use code: QUEST and save 20% on all products / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ Heather’s Choice, use code: QUEST – save 15% on backcountry meals @heatherschoice.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel!  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVP4F5g3SiOookJK01Jy5w Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thehuntersquest/  and @huntermcwaters ____________________________________________________________________________ www.thehuntersquest.com

Wide Receiver, Joe Jurevicius lived his dream and became a Super Bowl champion when the Buccaneers beat the Raider in Super Bowl XXXVII. I was a fan of his all those years ago and our paths even crossed...well, sort of. But after his illustrious career, which included two other Super Bowl appearances ended, Joe felt empty and without purpose. Joe found part of that purpose through big game hunting. Enjoy! OnX Maps – use code: QUEST and save 20% when you join / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ MTN OPS – use code: QUEST and save 20% on all products / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ Heather’s Choice, use code: QUEST – save 15% on backcountry meals @heatherschoice.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel!  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVP4F5g3SiOookJK01Jy5w Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thehuntersquest/  and @huntermcwaters ____________________________________________________________________________ www.thehuntersquest.com

Rob Gearing, founder of Spartan Precision is my kind of guy. Energetic, well-traveled, productive - a renaissance man of sorts. I had a great time speaking to Rob, my first guest from the UK about Spartan Precision, Life, and some of the things going astray in our society. OnX Maps – use code: QUEST and save 20% when you join / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ MTN OPS – use code: QUEST and save 20% on all products / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ Heather’s Choice, use code: QUEST – save 15% on backcountry meals @heatherschoice.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel!  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVP4F5g3SiOookJK01Jy5w Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thehuntersquest/  and @huntermcwaters ____________________________________________________________________________ www.thehuntersquest.com

Former Navy SEAL, Asa Miller is a mad of strong faith and conviction. Like some folks during the pandemic, Asa read between the lines and was not ready to take the experimental drug being forced on many Americans. Asa decided he would draw a line in the sand and stick to his guns, even if it meant losing the career he had worked so hard for. In the end the US Navy lost a valuable asset because of poor leadership. in this episode Asa walks me through his experience and why he decided not to follow this one specific order. OnX Maps – use code: QUEST and save 20% when you join / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ MTN OPS – use code: QUEST and save 20% on all products / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ Heather’s Choice, use code: QUEST – save 15% on backcountry meals @heatherschoice.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVP4F5g3SiOookJK01Jy5w Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thehuntersquest/ and @huntermcwaters ____________________________________________________________________________ www.thehuntersquest.com

This week I am joined by fellow producer and killer western hunter, Martin Chagnovich. Martin and I have a candid conversation about entrepreneurship, charting your own course, the dynamics of high competition western hunting and what it takes to be full time creators. I really enjoyed talking with Martin and I felt like we connected on many levels. I hope you enjoy! OnX Maps – use code: QUEST and save 20% when you join / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ MTN OPS – use code: QUEST and save 20% on all products / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ Heather’s Choice, use code: QUEST – save 15% on backcountry meals @heatherschoice.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVP4F5g3SiOookJK01Jy5w Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thehuntersquest/ and @huntermcwaters ____________________________________________________________________________ www.thehuntersquest.com

There are a lot of tough guys out there, hurting inside, that need to develop their relationship with God but don't know how. If that is you or someone you know, this is the episode for you. Please share this with friends and family and reach out to me if there is anything I can do for you! God Bless! OnX Maps – use code: QUEST and save 20% when you join / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ MTN OPS – use code: QUEST and save 20% on all products / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ Heather’s Choice, use code: QUEST – save 15% on backcountry meals @heatherschoice.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVP4F5g3SiOookJK01Jy5w Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thehuntersquest/ and @huntermcwaters ____________________________________________________________________________ www.thehuntersquest.com

In this episode I sit down with my first Kiwi guest. A killer hunter, fisherman, guide, and popular YouTuber from New Zealand, Joe Edlington, also known as, JE WILDS. We talk hunting and conservation in New Zealand and why this is a hunting heaven on earth that you may have not even known about! OnX Maps – use code: QUEST and save 20% when you join / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ MTN OPS – use code: QUEST and save 20% on all products / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ Heather’s Choice, use code: QUEST – save 15% on backcountry meals @heatherschoice.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVP4F5g3SiOookJK01Jy5w Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thehuntersquest/ and @huntermcwaters ____________________________________________________________________________ www.thehuntersquest.com

This year, my friend and fellow Virginian, Ryan Munsey, and I both killed our first bull Elk. Ryan joined me in person in the studio so this conversation was a lot of fun! Though our hunts were very different we both learned a ton about Elk Hunting and finding success filling tags as out of state hunters with limited elk hunting experience. Ryan's hunt was a general season, over the counter hunt. There is tons of gold in this episode whether you are a novice or seasoned western hunter. Enjoy! OnX Maps – use code: QUEST and save 20% when you join / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ MTN OPS – use code: QUEST and save 20% on all products / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ Heather’s Choice, use code: QUEST – save 15% on backcountry meals @heatherschoice.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVP4F5g3SiOookJK01Jy5w Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thehuntersquest/ and @huntermcwaters ____________________________________________________________________________ www.thehuntersquest.com

This year I gained a whole new respect and love for hunting in the pacific northwest, especially for Columbia Blacktail deer. In this episode, I sit down with Samong Yang, and awesome PNW hunter and the guy behind the Sy Outside YouTube channel. Enjoy! OnX Maps – use code: QUEST and save 20% when you join / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ MTN OPS – use code: QUEST and save 20% on all products / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ Heather’s Choice, use code: QUEST – save 15% on backcountry meals @heatherschoice.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVP4F5g3SiOookJK01Jy5w Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thehuntersquest/ and @huntermcwaters ____________________________________________________________________________ www.thehuntersquest.com

It's a little late, but here is the recap of my Montana General Rifle Elk hunt with my photographer, Logan Romney, Enjoy! OnX Maps – use code: QUEST and save 20% when you join / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ MTN OPS – use code: QUEST and save 20% on all products / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ Heather’s Choice, use code: QUEST – save 15% on backcountry meals @heatherschoice.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVP4F5g3SiOookJK01Jy5w Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thehuntersquest/ and @huntermcwaters ____________________________________________________________________________ www.thehuntersquest.com

35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36 As it is written: “For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.”[a] 37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[b] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Trevor Farnes, CEO of MTN OPS has an incredible story of his entrepreneurial journey. This is a fantastic episode with tons of golden nuggets. I hope you enjoy! OnX Maps – use code: QUEST and save 20% when you join / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ MTN OPS – use code: QUEST and save 20% on all products / support the show ___________________________________________________________________________ Heather’s Choice, use code: QUEST – save 15% on backcountry meals @heatherschoice.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVP4F5g3SiOookJK01Jy5w Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/thehuntersquest/ and @huntermcwaters ____________________________________________________________________________ www.thehuntersquest.com