The Western Hunter

This is part one of a two part series where Nate Simmons is bowhunting bugling bulls on public-land in the backcountry of Nevada. The elk rut is in full swing as Nate searches for one of the big bulls the area is known for. kwhunting

Part two of the two part series where Nate Simmons is bowhunting bugling bulls on public-land in the backcountry of Nevada. Elk encounters are high but Nate encounters a challenge he wasn't expecting.

Chris Denham is climbing above the clouds in Alaska's rugged Chugach Mountains in search of Dall sheep. Chris was prepared for a grueling hunt but this was one that would test Chris and the crew like never before.

Nate Simmons is bowhunting high-country mule deer in Wyoming's backcountry. After several days of being patient waiting for a good stalk opportunity, Nate decides to get aggressive and make a move on a buck he's been watching for days.

Chris Denham has his work cut out for him on this public land mule deer hunt during Colorado's 3rd rifle season. The combination of intense hunting pressure and unseasonably warm weather make the hunting challenging to say the least.

Nate and Randy return to one of their favorite elk hunting honey-holes in Idaho's backcountry. Nate regrets not having a deer tag and ends up alone which makes filming a spot-and-stalk elk hunt a little tricky.

Arizona native, Chris Denham, is no stranger to the elusive Coues deer but that doesn't make killing one easy. He and his son Mark share a hunt together and end up with a pleasant surprise while trying out a new piece of rifle equipment.

Nate's dad, Dennis, hunts for big public-land bulls during Arizona's late rifle season.

Nate finds a bull of epic proportions living right on the boundary of public/private lands and after a day of waiting he gets the chance he's been waiting for.

Nate continues the hunt for a massive Montana bull, and after a snow storms rips through the mountainside, the elk rut explodes and produces one of the most memorable days Nate has ever had in the elk woods.

Nate ends up on Kodiak Island on short notice to hunt Sitka blacktail deer with his friend Wayne Endicott after unforeseen circumstances left an open seat on Wayne's long planned hunting trip.

Chris Denham hunts Sitka blacktail deer on Kodiak Island for the first time while Nate makes a return visit after an incredible trip the prior year.