The Run the Rack Outdoors Podcast is an all-in, leave no doubt approach to adventure hunting. Each week we bring on special guests that share what it takes on how to be successful in the backcountry. From the high country to the big woods; here you will find the content that will guide you to make the most of your next adventure hunt. Tune in as we grow together to not only better ourselves in the outdoors, but in life as well.
Ep. 082: Chasing MULE DEER: Glassing, Patience, & Making the Most of Every Opportunity w/ Austin Folkman
Austin Folkman sits down with host Weston Homa this week to break down the mindset and tactics that help him consistently find mature mule deer bucks.
Austin shares how he builds his season around time in the field, why access and elevation matter more than most hunters realize, and why glassing all day beats the common morning-and-evening routine
Austin also shares his success story behind his trophy archery buck this year on a leftover tag.
If you’re chasing October mule deer, planning your first western hunt, or trying to get more out of your glassing sessions, this one is packed with real-world advice you can use immediately.
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29 Sept 2026
Ep. 081: Elk Hunt RECAP pt. 2: Hunt Recap, One Tag Punched, & Lessons Learned - Solocast
Host Weston Homa recaps his elk hunting adventures in Idaho this September and discusses all of his learned lessons.
Weston recaps a month of backcountry bowhunting as a chasing OTC elk, The highs are real, the lows are painful, and the takeaways are immediately useful if you're trying to do the same thing.
He also shares the emotional side of the hunt: the frustration of blowing opportunities and the mental reset that comes from living out of a tent for days with no cell service.
Weston doesn’t sugarcoat the result, but that’s what makes the lessons valuable: finding elk, getting close, and finishing the job are all different skills, and this hunt shows exactly where the work still has to happen.
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Dylan Ness sits down with host Weston Homa this week to breakdown why spot-and-stalk is his go-to tactic, how he uses terrain to cut bulls off in transition, and why the smartest move on a hunt is often choosing the spot that fits your method first.
Dylan shares the lessons that turned him into a deadly elk hunter, including why he rarely packs a spotter, how he reads open sage, sparse timber, and mountain basins differently, and why evening hunts often feel more killable than mornings.
This episode is especially valuable if you hunt elk on public land, backpack into country, or want a better way to think about where to start when the mountains give you multiple good options. If you want more confidence in your first move and a sharper approach to reading elk, this one is worth your time.
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