Hunt Talk Radio

Randy Newberg has been the loudest voice for public land hunters in the West for decades, and Hunt Talk Radio is where he lets it all hang out. Joined by co-host Marcus Hockett, the show pulls questions straight from the Hunt Talk web forum and turns them into sprawling, deeply informed conversations about everything from corner-crossing legal battles to the nitty-gritty of elk migration patterns. With over 300 episodes and a 4.9 rating from nearly 2,400 listeners, this one has earned its spot at the top of the western hunting world. What makes this show stand apart is Newberg's refusal to stay in his lane. One episode might break down the politics behind a state wildlife commission vote, and the next will feature a sheep hunter describing a 14-day solo pack-in above 10,000 feet. Randy brings on the kind of guests you have never heard of but absolutely should have — retired biologists, backcountry packers, the guy who has hunted every open unit in Montana. The conversations run long, usually an hour to two hours, and they are better for it. No rushed soundbites here. The show also does not shy away from controversy. Public lands transfer debates, predator management policy, access disputes — Newberg tackles them head-on with a mix of frustration and genuine optimism that keeps you engaged. If you only listen to one western hunting podcast, this is the safest bet. It is educational, opinionated, and grounded in a lifetime of dirt-under-the-fingernails hunting experience across the Mountain West.