Return guest, Ross Sharp, is a Western Washington hunter and owner of The Crazy Elk Company. Many of you will know him from his Tag Wallet, a product desgined to simplify attaching a tag to your animal while also protecting it against the elements. In this episode, Ross and I talk elk hunting, the politics around the future of hunting, the Washington Game Commission, and an opportunity for listeners to win a hunt this Spring! Ross on Instagram Enter the Hunt Here! Show Sponsors! Phelps Game Calls - The game call company of The Western Huntsman! https://phelpsgamecalls.com/ -Use Promo Code "Huntsman10" for 10% off! Silencer Central - Get started with a suppressor for your next hunt by going to the website here: https://www.silencercentral.com/ They make it very easy to get licensed, purchased, and set up so you can find out why getting a suppressor from Silencer Centrals is so popular! Hoffman Boots - Best hunting boots you'll ever own. Specifically, check out the Hoffman Explorers, hands down the finest mountain boot for Western big game on the planet, I guarantee it! Use promo code "HUNTSMAN10" for 10% off! https://hoffmanboots.com/hoffman-mountain-boots Spypoint Cameras - as a trail camera junkie, I am fairly picky about my cameras. Whether setting cell-cams around the property or regular cameras in the backcountry, Spypoint has delivered! Excellent photo quality, video, functionality, and my favorite part… Easy to use! Check it out at Spypoint.com! Savage Arms - Don't skimp on your next big game rifle. Savage Arms has redefined high-performance rifles built specifically for guys and gals like us! Check out the 110 with Accu-Trigger, I promise you won't regret it. www.savagearms.com Barnes Bullets - Since 1932, Barnes Bullets has been a leader in hunting ammo. The world-famous X-Bullet was the first expanding all-copper bullet known for its exceptional knock down power and performance. I have personally been using Barnes Bullets since 1998 and wouldn't recommend them if I didn't know for sure how well they perform. Check them out at www.barnesbullets.com Eastmans Hunting Journals - What Western Hunter doesn't know Eastmans Hunting Journals?? I've been a fan and subscriber to the magazine since I was a kid, and you should too. Between the magazine, Eastmans TagHub, and the new Mule Deer eCourse, Eastmans has something for everyone and the tools every Western Hunter should have! Check it out at https://www.eastmans.com/ Hit me up at jim@thewesternhuntsman.com