Episode 89 Just the Tip Tuesday: What We Quit to Become Better Hunters

Episode 91 What Would You Change About Hunting?

Back from a short break, Mike and Ryan dive into a deceptively simple question: If you had the power to change one thing about hunting, what would it be? Ryan explores the tension around resident opportunity and out-of-state pressure in Idaho—and what it really means to choose a lifestyle built around hunting. Mike imagines a radical (and slightly ridiculous) shift in predator behavior that would transform spring bear season forever. Underneath the humor is a deeper conversation about sacrifice, access, expectations, and why we choose to live where we live. Short episode. Big opinions. Honest reactions.

Episode 90 Just the Tip Tuesday: What Would You Spend $100 On?

In this episode of Just the Tip Tuesday, Mike Edgehouse (Cutrite) and Ryan Smith (GameTech) ditch the overthinking and hit record to talk about the best $100 hunting investments—before, during, and after the kill. From trekking poles (“sissy sticks”) and meat grinders to sausage stuffers and pack add-ons, the guys break down what gear actually earns its keep when budgets are tight.

Episode 89 Just the Tip Tuesday: What We Quit to Become Better Hunters

In this episode of Just the Tip Tuesday, Mike and Ryan flip the script on the usual “do more, grind harder” hunting advice. Instead of talking about what makes you a better hunter, they dive into what they’ve stopped doing—and how those changes made the biggest difference. Mike opens up about stepping away from regular alcohol consumption and the unexpected ripple effects it had on his health, family life, and time in the field. Ryan shares how letting go of social media pressure and the “need to kill” transformed his mindset, improved his shooting, and brought the joy back into hunting. Along the way, expect plenty of laughs, honest reflection, and real talk about influencer culture, freezer anxiety, new-hunter pressure, and why success in the field doesn’t always look like what you see online. If you’ve ever felt burned out, stressed, or judged by the highlight reels on social media, this episode is a reminder to hunt for you—not the algorithm.

Episode 88 Just the Tip Tuesday: Hunting Intentions, Old Trucks, and the Long Game

Mike and Ryan are back with another Just the Tip Tuesday, breaking down what they actually mean by hunting intentions—not resolutions, not fantasies, but realistic plans built around life, work, and time in the mountains. From horse-packed deer hunts and first-year bear bait plans to slowing down in new elk units and embracing October rifle seasons, this episode is about playing the long game. Toss in a little truck ranting, marketplace ethics, and an emergency elk-neck Instapot recipe, and you’ve got a classic Just the Tip episode. Short, honest, and straight from the field—this is hunting talk for people who still care more about meat than horns.

Episode 87 New Year, New Intentions — Are You Living on Purpose or Just Reacting?

Welcome back to Just the Tip Tuesday — and welcome to 2026. After a much-needed break from social media, podcasting, and the noise of everyday life, Mike Edgehouse and Ryan Smith are back with fresh batteries, tighter shirts, and a renewed perspective on what actually matters. This episode isn’t about New Year’s resolutions. It’s about intentions. Mike kicks things off by sharing seven powerful questions passed down from his son’s hockey mindset coach — questions that force real self-reflection instead of surface-level goal setting: * What habits helped me grow this year, and which ones held me back? * Where did I stay comfortable when I knew I should have changed? * Who or what drained my energy the most — and why did I allow it? * What am I most proud of that no one else sees? * What fear stopped me from going all in? * Am I living by my values, or just reacting to life? * If nothing changed next year, would I be okay with that? From there, the conversation unfolds into an honest look at trimming the fat — not just body fat, but mental fat, emotional fat, time fat, and relationship fat. Ryan shares his intentions around health, discipline, and performance — why dropping weight has made him a better hunter, runner, and human, and how his version of “75 Not So Hard” is about sustainability instead of punishment. He also opens up about stepping away from doom scrolling and redefining social media as a business tool, not a time sink. Mike dives deep into personal growth — cutting energy drains, shrinking his circle, and working to sever what he calls the “give-a-f*** wire”: learning to do his absolute best without letting other people’s dissatisfaction define his worth. This episode is raw, funny, reflective, and deeply relatable. It’s about ownership, values, and asking yourself the hard questions — not on January 1st, but whenever you’re finally ready to grow. Next week, the guys take it to the mountains with their 2026 hunting intentions — but this episode lays the foundation.