The Grind Podcast

This week Erik has on MTNTOUGH Founder Dustin Diefenderfer. They talk about mindset, mental toughness, and overcoming adversity. Dustin shares his life after college where he and his wife quit their jobs and moved to Africa. Be sure to check out MTNTOUGH Fitness and get 6 weeks free with code "MULEYFREAK". Also, use code "MULEYFREAK10" for 10% off of MagView products. MTNTOUGH Link: https://bit.ly/48q1tWz www.muleyfreak.com

On this episode, Erik has on Utah Wildlife Biologist Dustin Mitchell. He shares information he's gathered over the years on bears and a couple of funny stories that have happened to him as well. Be sure to check out MTNTOUGH Fitness and get 6 weeks free with code "MULEYFREAK". Also, use code "MULEYFREAK10" for 10% off of MagView products. MTNTOUGH Link: https://bit.ly/48q1tWz www.muleyfreak.com

In this episode, Erik has on Blake Shmyr of Big Tine Adventures to talk about trophy black bears and how long it takes for a bear to mature to trophy class. They also talk about how to identify a bear's sex and different characteristics from boars to sows. Be sure to check out MTNTOUGH Fitness and get 6 weeks free with code "MULEYFREAK". Also, use code "MULEYFREAK10" for 10% off of MagView products. MTNTOUGH Link: https://bit.ly/48q1tWz www.muleyfreak.com

Erik and Aaron head to Smith & Edwards, their favorite store out west and where they grew up buying hunting gear. They sit down with Mike Vause, who's worked for the company for 40+ years! Smith & Edwards started as a surplus military store back in 1947 and has been a staple in Farr West and the Odgen Valley for decades as one of the most unique store destinations in Utah. Be sure to check out MTNTOUGH Fitness and get 6 weeks free with code "MULEYFREAK". Also, use code "MULEYFREAK10" for 10% off of MagView products. MTNTOUGH Link: https://bit.ly/48q1tWz www.muleyfreak.com

Erik and Aaron have a call with Nick Hopkins the owner and founder of Boar Masters. What started as a passion for bear hunting turned into starting his own wild game attractants brand. Listen in as they discuss Nick's best tips for baiting bears and what he's learned over the years! Be sure to check out MTNTOUGHFitness and get 6 weeks free with code "MULEYFREAK". Also, use code "MULEYFREAK10" for 10% off of MagView products. MTNTOUGH Link: https://bit.ly/48q1tWz 11 Spring Bear Hunting Tips Article: https://muleyfreak.com/blogs/hunting-journal/11-spring-bear-hunting-tips TOP 11 Bear Kill Shots Video: https://youtu.be/7SDBcqmdG5g

Erik has been hunting bears for a while now and has compiled a list of 11 Spring Bear Hunting Tips that he has learned over the years! Be sure to check out MTNTOUGH Fitness and get 6 weeks free with code "MULEYFREAK". Also, use code "MULEYFREAK10" for 10% off of MagView products. MTNTOUGH Link: https://bit.ly/48q1tWz 11 Spring Bear Hunting Tips Article: https://muleyfreak.com/blogs/hunting-journal/11-spring-bear-hunting-tips TOP 11 Bear Kill Shots Video: https://youtu.be/7SDBcqmdG5g

Erik welcomes back Seth Swerczek, AKA the Wizz Kid, from Hornady to talk about the best calibers for western big game hunting. Seth picks his top 3 and his overall favorite caliber he would use if he could only pick one caliber to hunt with. Be sure to check out MTN Tough Fitness and get 6 weeks free with code "MULEYFREAK". Also, use code "MULEYFREAK10" for 10% off of MagView products. MTNTOUGH Link: https://bit.ly/48q1tWz

Erik, Aaron & Sheriff Paytey talk about the recent film "Coyotes Ate My 207 Colorado Buck!" They go into more detail about what happened on the hunt what led up to shooting the buck and everything after. They also talk about Muley Freak's new partnership with MTN Tough Fitness. Be sure to use code "MULEYFREAK" when you sign up for 6 weeks free. Use code "MULEYFREAK10" for 10% off of MagView Products. MTNTOUGH Link: https://bit.ly/48q1tWz

Idaho Wildlife Charges Dismissed

Erik, Aaron & Sherrif Paytie talk about hitting 200,000 thousand subscribers on YouTube and how they look into improving content. Make sure to leave a review and send it to erik@muleyfreak.com to enter the giveaway!

Erik sits down with Aaron to talk about his start at Muley Freak and what they were originally doing with the company! Remember to enter the giveaway by emailing erik@muleyfreak.com with a screenshot of your review!

Erik and Aaron talk about the new Mathews Lift bow and first impressions. They also discuss new DNR laws taking place in Utah and a funny story of going to Mexico and a skunk on Aaron's face. Be sure to enter the giveaway by emailing erik@muleyfreak.com

Erik and Aaron talk about the release of the all-new Muley Freak game bags! Available here https://bit.ly/47Uk1yP Also be sure to enter the giveaway by emailing erik@muleyfreak.com

In this episode, Erik sits down with Aaron and Payton and talks about funny stories of first starting Muley Freak. Be sure to email erik@muleyfreak.com a screenshot of your review to enter the giveaway!

Erik talks with Aaron and Sheriff Paytey about the upcoming film "Burn Bucks" 2.0. Be sure to email erik@muleyfreak.com a picture of your review to enter the giveaway!

Erik sits down with Aaron to talk about lessons they learned from hunting this season. Be sure to enter the 12 days of podcasts giveaway by emailing a photo of your review to erik@muleyfreak.com

Erik and Payton talk about the new gear they used this hunting season, from packs, binos, and camera gear. Be sure to enter the giveaway by leaving a review and sending an email to erik@muleyfreak.com

Erik sits down with Aaron and Payton to talk about their recent film "Tron" and behind the scenes of the hunt and story of taking down this deer! Email erik@muleyfreak.com to enter the giveaway.

Erik and Aaron sit down to talk about the gear they are using for their early-season hunts. If you're looking to get new gear or looking for a change in gear here's our article with everything listed there. https://muleyfreak.com/blogs/hunting-journal/eriks-early-season-archery-mule-deer-hunt-gear-list 1st Phorm App: https://www.1stphorm.app/Muleyfreak Private Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/muleyfreak/ Prework Out MegaWatt Link: https://1stphorm.com/products/megawatt/?a_aid=Muleyfreak AlphaSurge: https://1stphorm.com/products/alphasurge/?a_aid=Muleyfreak Project-1: https://1stphorm.com/products/project-1/?a_aid=Muleyfreak Postwork Out Post-Workout Stack: https://1stphorm.com/products/post-workout-stack/?a_aid=Muleyfreak Phormula-1: https://1stphorm.com/products/phormula-1/?a_aid=Muleyfreak Meal Replacements Meat Sticks: https://1stphorm.com/products/protein-sticks/?a_aid=Muleyfreak Level-1 Bars: https://1stphorm.com/products/level-1-bar/?a_aid=Muleyfreak

Erik and Payton talk about their recent Bonsai Bears 3.0 trip and some more behind-the-scenes of what you didn't see in the film.