Moose Hunt Podcast

In episode 69 Rob Fickett sits down with Nathan Theriault and Ken Mayo. The boys discuss their adventures of the day, finding sheds and taking Nates new Bowflex on quite the adventure through northern Maine. They dive deep into the meaning of something very meaningful to OMM Outfitters, Legendary Bulls. In This episode you will listen to two great moose hunting stories that started a legacy.

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In episode 68 Rob Fickett sits down with teammate Ken Mayo and Jake Haskell of The Pursuit Hunt. The boys go in-depth into Jakes 2024 Maine moose hunt where he harvested a beautiful trophy 52 inch bull and filmed the whole hunt. They cover filming hunts, equipment recommended and some editing ideas. Jake has a talent behind the camera and is just a down to earth great guy. This is one you definitely will not want to miss! You can find him on Youtube and the social...

In episode 67 Rob Fickett sits down with John LaMarca of Woodman Arms muzzleloaders, Moose Maine Kids and LaMarca Outfitters. John goes in-depth on the design and quality of the Woodman Arms muzzleloaders, his love for the outdoors and involvement with Moose Maine Kids. Moose Maine Kids is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and providing opportunities to youth to learn about and enjoy traditional outdoor activities like camping, fishing, hunting, canoeing and hiking. This episode is definitely worth watching on our Youtube!

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In episode 66 Rob Fickett meets up with teammates Nathan Theriault, Kenny Mayo, Rob Mayo and Dana Valleau up in Eagle Lake Maine to cure some cabin fever. The team goes over Dana's new guide training class, shed hunting, blown up snowmobiles and just old fashioned table talk with the boys. Join in on the fun in this random ramble session episode!

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In episode 65 of the Moose Hunt Podcast the intricacies of the Maine moose lottery are revealed, providing an in-depth guide for aspiring hunters looking to secure a permit. From application strategies to permit allocation, viewers will gain valuable insights into the process of obtaining a coveted Maine moose permit.

State of Maine website for moose hunting! https://www.maine.gov/ifw/hunting-trapping/hunting/species/moose

Moose Permit Swap! https://moosepermit.com/

Moose Swap! https://www.mooseswap.com/

Maine Professional Guides Association! https://www.maineguides.org/

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In episode 64 Rob Fickett sits down again with Cody Mcdonald and Rob Mayo for a in-depth discussion on some very important pieces of equipment,  communication devices. We go in to detail on what we use, why we use it, how we use it, and the importance of having multiple devices. Enjoy!

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In episode 63 Rob Fickett sits down with teammate Rob Mayo and new to the podcast and teammate, Cody Mcdonald. We go into a great discussion on how Cody grew a love for moose hunting through a lifetime of family hunts and now guiding. We even take a turn and discuss the benefit of caping and quartering and how we like to go about it. Enjoy!

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In episode 62 Rob Fickett sits down for a solo episode and explains some technical issues he's been experiencing and what he's doing to make things better for the future. This episode is short sweet and to the point but still entertaining nonetheless! Sit back, relax and enjoy hearing about what it takes to put this all together.

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In episode 61 Rob Fickett sits down with teammates Kenny Mayo, Rob Mayo and Dana Valleu on a wonderful snowy day. They go into their hunts during the Maine October bull season as well as the late cow hunt. Listen along as they share laughs and discuss what we all love most, the mighty moose. 

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Episode 60 is a solo episode where your new host Rob Fickett sits down and goes into a little bit more of an in-depth introduction of himself and what he has planned for the Moose Hunt Podcast. He even goes into some moose stories, as well as some tips and tricks he learned from his first year moose hunting. 

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In this episode Chris sits down with Rob Fickett and Ken Mayo to bring you listeners some big news for the New Year. Chris also reflects on his first guided hunt, and how sometimes you just need to change things up. 

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Episode 58 is the final part of a 2 part series in which OMM Team member Rob Fickett shares his 2024 guiding season. Rob shares some challenges encountered along the way in his October season in great detail before then going into the incredible story of perseverance guiding a late season cow moose hunt. While a cow hunt may not garner the excitement associated with a trophy bull harvest; this one was special. The cow harvested ended up being a collared and tagged moose that was originally tagged multiple years ago as a part of Maine's moose population/winter tick research project...

Episode 57 is the story from the guide's perspective of the second year OMM Outfitters has had the privilege of hosting another hunt through Three Rangers Foundation and supported by KUIU and other supporters for a gold star family member. This year the hunter in camp was a current active-duty Army Ranger named Mike Blanchard. This story is incredible and was guided my none other than OMM Guide and purple heart veteran Rob Fickett. Rob shares an in depth day by day recount of the epic hunt- lets just say Rob definitely had the "hot hand" this year and we...

In Episode 56 of the Moose Hunt Podcast host Chris Richards sits down with Nathan & Kenny for an in depth conversation about their September 2024 guided hunts as well as sharing some general observations and updates from the OMM September season overall. The stories share success, near misses, excitement, humor and a variety of lessons along the way. 

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The episode many have been waiting for. Tune in for an epic conversation as our host Chris Richards sits down for a conversation with his daughter Ella as they share the detailed story of Chris's 2024 Maine Moose Hunt. 

Lots of laughs, a little truck drama, "renaming" of a well known Maine logging road, cuteness beyond measure and a message about getting back to our roots in hunting and focusing on the overall experience are all key take-a-way messages that Chris shares from his perspective. 

All capped off with the harvest of a moose affectionately now kn...

Episode 54 of the moose hunt podcast, and the 5th in 5 days, is unique and major turn from what our listeners are likely anticipating. We are not posting a new episode but instead republishing an old episode that is so special to our team. We are reflecting on this year's season, those who have taught us along the way and those responsible for our success and many blessings in our lives. Nobody is higher on that list for Team OMM than Guy Randlett. So on this Friday before the 2024 moose season we are stepping back and re-sharing this episode of...

Episode 53, and number four in our "5 in 5 days series" for 2024, is a focused and specific conversation around some of the most essential topics when it comes to harvesting your moose. Our host Chris Richards shares thoughts on shot placement, recovery, documenting your trip, tips for calling and more. Tune in for an in depth and informative set of tips that you just might find very beneficial on your hunt. 

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Episode 52, and number three in our five in five days series for 2024, is a response to some of our listeners out there! Host Chris Richards pulls together a few of the questions that the team has been receiving lately from folks listening to the podcast. Chris sits down to go through these questions and offer his views and opinions on the topics at hand; some are very specific and some are much larger and more reflective in nature. Regardless, everything shared here is totally relatable to your next moose hunting adventure. Enjoy! 

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Episode 51, the second in our five episodes in five days series for 2024, host Chris Richards goes in depth with what he believes are essential things for people to keep in mind. The overall idea is to realize whether on a moose hunt or in life there are things we can control and things we can't- but the key to success is ensuring we put our energy and focus on the things that can have an impact on. Chris also shares a few of the tactics he likes to use from a moose calling perspective. Tune in for some in...

Episode 50 host Chris Richards sits down for the first episode in our second year of our "5 episodes in 5 days" tradition leading up to the launch of the September moose hunt in Maine. The first episode in this mini-series is a bit of a review as Chris goes through some key tips for packing and things people should think about before heading north. Key items and thoughtful reminders to keep in mind for your truck, your hunt gear and your remote camp, should you be setting one up, are all covered from Chris's perspective. Tune in for some great info...

Episode 49 host Chris Richards sits down with veteran team member Matt Malloney as well as new to the team member (but very experienced hunter) Rob Mayo. The trio go through the annual OMM guide training expectations and why we find it is so important to have a program like this and how essential we feel it is to the success and building of our group. In addition our host announces that the team as established the annual "Guy Randlett Guide Award" that will be given annually to one guide from OMM Outfitters to a person who best encompasses the...

Episode 48 host Chris Richards sits down for one of the most essential conversations yet: first aid, medical kits & all things backwoods medicine with founder of Safari Medic Dr. Brian Tallerico. Brian is an orthopedic surgeon and passionate outdoorsman that has created his company to provide top notch field medical kits to folks pursing adventure in the back country. The message here is very clear- don't take it for granted that something bad will never happen in the field. Team members Erik Poland, Nathan Theriault, Tom Hamilton and Ken Mayo also join in on the fun to reminisce about Brian's...

Episode 47 host Chris Richards sits down for a solo episode where he reflects on his own upcoming hunt and shares the series of important planning questions and decisions he makes and feels are most essential to planning a moose hunt. Chris goes into depth about the goals of his own hunt, weapon of choice, custom load data for his firearms as well as some common mistakes he has witnessed or even made himself to help educate listeners out there that may be planning their own adventure. Tune in to this episode for some frank, relatable and very relevant advice...

Episode 46 host Chris Richards sits down with TJ Sanchez from Grand Slam Club- Ovis to learn about a recent species designation shift from their perspective for the eastern & western Canadian moose and the enhanced opportunity this means for people in pursuit of various slams in their hunting career. Once this new update is shared TJ then discusses some of the unique aspects of moose guiding and hunting in Alaska before then sharing one of the most epic stories of moose hunting you'll ever hear. You don't want to miss this one. 

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Episode 45 marks the first episode of year three of the moose hunt podcast! To celebrate, host Chris Richards sits down with and old friend Brent West for a great conversation about conserving lands, protecting access and getting in the game to fight for our sporting traditions. Brent is the Executive Director of the High Peaks Alliance and makes it his life's work to protect some of the most amazing regions and natural resources of Maine for ALL people to use, explore and experience. The group then shares some moose hunting stories and the fact that Chris just pulled his...

Episode 44 is a very special episode about giving thanks to our armed service members and their families. For 2023 OMM Outfitters was blessed with the opportunity to guide a gold-star veteran sponsored hunt that was supported by the Three Rangers Foundation and KUIU. In addition, several other corporate sponsors including GA Precision, Swarovski, Eagle Lake Sporting Camps, Eagle Lake Wild Game Processing and many others stepped in to provide the support necessary to conduct this hunt. Army Ranger Veteran Chris Vogeler's brother Lance (a fellow Army Ranger himself) sadly lost his life in 2010 during combat overseas. While Lance's ultimate sacrifice...

Episode 43 host Chris Richards along with team members Nathan Theriault and Ken Mayo sit down for two conversations at the 2024 State of Maine Sportsman's Show in Augusta Maine. The first conversation is with David Trahan, Executive Director of the Sportman's Alliance of Maine (S.A.M.) David shares the history and importance of this organization and then shares some current political issues that are on the radar of S.A.M. before closing with some stories of his own moose hunting experience. The second conversation is with Maine State Senator Matt Pouliot. Matt was on the podcast in June...

Episode 42 is a live episode recorded while at the 2024 Eastern Maine Sportsman Show hosted at the University of Maine. The team sit down a few different folks to hear about moose stories from the past, an exciting and wonderful fundraising initiative and also shares their perspectives on the most common major mistakes people make on their moose hunt- whether guided or unguided. 

Tune in for some fun and great conversation among fellow outdoor enthusiasts. 

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Episode 41 Chris sits down with team members Nathan Theriault, Ken Mayo as well as Nathan's daughter Autumn. The episode begins with Autumn telling the story of calling a 40" bull right up to the truck when she was only 3 or 4 years old while she was on an adventure in the woods with her father. Nathan then shares the in depth adventure of his recent ocellated turkey hunt in Mexico with many laughs along the way. In a sudden change of flavor Chris then shares the story of how his kitchen ended up literally falling apart while he was away guiding...

This episode is simple. Host Chris Richards and OMM Team Member Kenny Mayo sit down to discuss the ins and outs of how a person can acquire a Maine Moose permit. Tips for how to access a bunch of data and information from Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife website, things to consider when applying in the lottery, the availability of disabled veteran hunts up north, auction tags, lodge permits, options for swapping tags if you are drawn and more are all discussed as potential options a hunter can pursue as pathways towards acquiring a permit to hunt the mighty...

Episode 39 of the moose hunt podcast takes a step back and is a casual conversation between host Chris Richards, OMM founder & owner Nathan Theriault and OMM team member Bryce Morrison. The trio gets into a conversation on a final reflection on the 2023 Maine guiding season as well as sharing some highlights of specific bulls they have located in their early scouting for the fall 2024 hunting season. The final topic Nathan shares details of his recent trip to the incredible outdoor show known as "SCI". Nathan shares stories of connecting with some of the biggest and most respected names in...

Episode 38 of the Moose Hunt Podcast is an in depth recap of a DIY Moose Hunt adventure taken my Mike Sargent of down-east Maine. Mike is a professional lobster fisherman and taxidermist by trade with a true passion for the outdoors and adventure. Mike shares the full details of his trip with his dear friend as they set out in search of two trophy world-class moose. What they encountered along the way was beyond their imaginations- including an accident that put Mike in what could have been a life threatening situation due to injury. 

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Episode 37 host Chris Richards sits down for a second session recap on the 2023 Maine Moose Hunt while he is at the Eagle Lake Sporting Camps hunting deer during the late muzzle-loader deer season in Maine. He is joined by team members Ken Mayo and Bryce Morrison who share the details of all their guided hunts this past fall. 

Awesome moose stories, lots of laughs, many lessons and obvious friendship. 

What more could someone want?

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Episode 36 of the Moose Hunt Podcast host Chris Richards sits down for a discussion with his mother (Darlene), father (Wild Bill) and brother (Justin). The family shares an in depth recap of what happened on Darlene's 2023 zone 4 Adaptive Cow hunt and then the conversation shifts to a recap of the retirement gift Chris and Justin purchased for their father as a token of thanks for all he has done for them over the years: A deer hunting trip in Saskatchewan, Canada. 

Tune in for a number of entertaining stories, examples of thanks for those who provide for u...

Episode 35 is a special episode in which we shift gears to discuss a different topic: Bear Hunting. 

We celebrate this incredible tradition and essential management practice with OMM Houndsman Rob Romm. 

Chris and Rob sit down for an in depth conversation on Rob's upbringing and past. Rob shares the many lessons he learned from the various men who helped raise him and references how his life in many ways is reflective of the wonderful writings and teachings of the great Robert Ruark- most specifically his book "The Old Man And The Boy". 

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Episode 34 host Chris Richards sits down with team member Erik Poland to do an in depth dive into their guiding weeks for both the September and October 2023 bull hunts in Maine. 

The two celebrate in the overall success of the team but also open up with in depth reflection on challenges they both faced. 

Chris discusses the personal mental challenges he faced in September and he openly shares how he knows he missed the mark with his mindset and what really matters a few times during the hunt. The story doesn't end there though, as Ch...

Episode 33 is recorded live from one of our base camps just two days before the September 2023 moose hunt. This episode is also the final episode in our five episodes in five days series. 

This episode is simple- fun and laughs at camp with great people that God has put in your life. Listen in for a comical and light discussion as the team talks about plans for the coming hunt, joke with each other about mistakes of the past and openly share how despite all the homework we do our final play on opening day is not y...

Episode 32 host Chris Richards delivers on a very important message- respectful land use and some key things for people to keep in mind and know when entering the North Maine Woods.

Our host then shifts the topic to address a listener request/question: "What are tips for late season moose hunting well after the rut". So many discussions focus on the pursuit of bulls in the rut so we thank our listener for sharing this request so we can shed some light one ways we hunt during that time of year and some key tactics we would...

In this episode host Chris Richards sits down for a trip down memory lane with his younger brother Justin Richards for an in depth discussion on all aspects of Justin's 2021 Maine Moose Hunt. 

The brothers bond over their shared love for the 375 Holland & Holland Magnum before then sharing the full story of an incredibly memorable moose hunt with lots of laughs, challenges and ultimately success along the way. While persevering through some challenging hunting conditions to eventually harvest a beautiful bull on the morning of day 4 of the hunt may seem like the really excitement of the s...

Episode 30 host Chris Richards has a discussion with team member Erik Poland for the 2nd in our 5 episodes in 5 days series. 

The pair discuss stories of bulls that got away and some hard lessons learned through trial and error that we hope our listeners can learn from. The pair then take a moment to share an important message, appreciate and thank your support system at home. As hunters we have people that manage things at home so we can go away and pursue our dreams and passions- we all need to ensure we recognize them and let t...