Guest: Scott Leysath — The Sporting Chef Episode: Field-to-Table Made Simple

What’s inside (quick hits):

• The three biggest mistakes that make wild game “gamey”—and how to fix them

• Field care that actually matters (cooling, cleanliness, trim)

• Cut-to-method pairings for deer, elk, upland, and waterfowl

• Weeknight formulas: fast marinades, hot-and-fast sears, smart sides

• Gateway dishes that win over non-hunters (and why they work)

Takeaway: Respect the animal, manage heat and fat, add acid and texture—great wild game is technique, not luck.

Follow Scott: @thesportingchef Follow John: @johnstallone

Guest: Marlon Holden Episode: Fall 2025 – Mule deer hunting, Camo, Boots, gear

What we cover (quick hits):

• Hunting mule deer in South Dakota recap

• Layering systems, camo to wear

• Boots, socks
• AZ mule deer quota system

Connect with Marlon: @graylighthunter Connect with the show: @johnstallone

Rifle vs. Archery — strengths, limits, and how to choose

What we cover (quick hits):

• Why Matt hunts with both weapons—and what each teaches the other

• Ethical effective range: defining it for your skills, terrain, and conditions

• Fieldcraft vs. ballistics: closing inside 40 yards vs. building a rock-solid rifle position

• Calling, wind, and movement discipline—what changes with bow vs. rifle

• Practice plans: 4-week tune-ups for bowhunters and rifle hunters

• Gear that matters (and what’s overrated) for real-world hunts

Links: IG: https://www.instagram.com/mattrege/

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