NRL HUNTER PODCAST

On today’s episode, Rick IY6C joins Travis Ishida for a wide-ranging conversation covering competition shooting, hunting, van life, and the authentic community behind the precision rifle world.

From retiring after 31 years in the fire service to traveling the country competing in matches, Rick shares how he got into precision rifle sports later in life and why “the next match is my practice.” The conversation dives into gear that works, lessons learned from mistakes on the clock, setting goals for upcoming events, and the value of showing the screw-ups—not just the highlight reels—on his YouTube channel.

Rick and Travis also discuss hunting backgrounds, seeing different parts of the world through competition, and why the people in this community keep them coming back.

NRL HUNTER is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings ethical hunters together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their gear, overall capabilities & limits, and about local hunting terrains.

Hear more about precision rifle competition, personal growth, learning through failure, and the community behind the sport on the NRL Hunter Podcast!

Index:
• 00:39 – Meet Rick IY6C: From Fire Service to Competition Life
• 06:28 – Getting Started in Precision Rifle Competition
• 11:13 – The Mindset Shift
• 15:12 – Gear, Setups & What Actually Works for Rick
• 20:19 – Learning From Mistakes: NDs, Misses & Match Pressure
• 32:37 – Goal Setting & Preparing for Upcoming Matches
• 34:31 – Rick’s Hunting Background & Field Experience
• 38:25 – Travel, Van Life & Seeing the World
• 42:52 – Building an Authentic Community in the Shooting Sports
• 46:00 – Final Thoughts & Closing Remarks
Links:
• Hunter profile - https://www.nrlhunter.org/profile/rickiy6c_621
• Rick’s YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/Isyour6covered
• Rick’s Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/isyour6covered
• Rick’s Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068091241735

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Release date:
15 May 2026

On today’s episode, Rich Emmons joins Travis Ishida for a wide-ranging conversation on the NRL Hunter Podcast – from the evolution of competitive shooting organizations to the growth of hunter-style matches, the upcoming 2026 Rough Creek Hunter’s Revenge in Glen Rose, TX, hunting experiences, new rules, and more!

NRL HUNTER is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings ethical hunters together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their gear, overall capabilities & limits, and about local hunting terrains.

Hear more about the new hunter event in TX, hunting stories, new season rules, future ideas, and more on the NRL Hunter Podcast!

Index:
• 00:59 – Rich Emmon’s Background
• 13:19 – Birth of NRL Hunter
• 17:57 – Back in the Game
• 25:52 – Teams aspect of the Sport
• 28:38 – Communication and Time Management
• 40:35 – Rough Creek Hunter’s Revenge
• 46:36 – Weather in this Game
• 49:53 – Hunting season recap
• 1:29:48 – 2026 NRL Hunter Rules and Future Ideas
• 1:50:00 – OGs and Innovation
• 1:56:22 – Hunter Games
• 1:58:55 – Closing and last remarks

Links:
• 2026 Rough Creek Hunter’s Revenge - https://www.nrlhunter.org/matches/708ac037-8a27-44d0-8e9c-313c619c1283

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Release date:
21 February 2026

On today’s episode, Aaron Martin joins Travis Ishida for a wide-ranging conversation on the NRL Hunter Podcast – from the upcoming Ruger American Long Hunter Challenge to the Ben Franklin Range, epic hunts (hello, Marco Polo sheep), and bringing the next generation into the field.

NRL HUNTER is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings ethical hunters together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their gear, overall capabilities & limits, and about local hunting terrains.

Hear more about the new hunter event in PA, unforgettable adventures, and more on the NRL Hunter Podcast!

Index:
• 00:43 – Aaron Martin’s Background
• 07:16 – Mindset from military to hunting
• 12:15 – Insight into the Ruger American Long Hunter Challenge
• 15:12 – Match Design; Hunting in east in comparison to west
• 20:12 – Ben Franklin Range Lodging & Campus
• 22:30 – Aaron’s latest adventurous hunt
• 32:53 – NRL Hunter taught how to be ready
• 42:24 – Marco Polo Sheep choice
• 50:04 – Topping next adventure
• 52:04 – Introducing firearms to kids the right way
• 55:42 – Memorable year and 1st hunting experiences
• 1:00:15 – Closing and last remarks on Ruger American Long Hunter Challenge

Links:
• Ruger American Long Hunter Challenge - https://www.nrlhunter.org/matches/58ea800e-919e-488d-8ad2-48ecf13b7a71
• Ben Franklin Range - https://benfranklinrange.com/

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On today’s episode, Brandon Maddox joins Travis Ishida to have a great conversation about hunting with suppressors, crossing state lines, accessibility, buyer options, and more!

NRL HUNTER is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings ethical hunters together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their gear, overall capabilities & limits, and about local hunting terrains.

Hear more about Silencer Central, the buyer’s process, establishing a trust, and more on the NRL Hunter Podcast!

Index:
• 00:43 – Brandon Maddox’s Background
• 07:07 – Hunting with suppressors
• 10:48 – Accessibility; technology
• 16:38 – Manufacturing
• 24:24 – 3D prints
• 29:00 – Evolution
• 35:13 – Market drive and pricing
• 39:00 – First-time buyer options
• 43:22 – Across state lines
• 44:57 – Establishing a trust
• 50:08 – Future of Silencer Central
• 55:44 – Closing

Links:
o Silencer Central - https://www.silencercentral.com/
o BANISH line - https://www.silencercentral.com/shop/silencers/brand/banish
o BUCK 30 - https://www.silencercentral.com/buck30/
o BANISH 30 GOLD - https://www.silencercentral.com/products/banish-30-gold
o BANISH 30 - https://www.silencercentral.com/products/banish-30
o BANISH 22 - https://www.silencercentral.com/products/banish-22
o Event Schedule - https://www.silencercentral.com/events/

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On today’s episode, Tyler Grethen joins Travis Ishida to have a great conversation about Weatherby, its Model 307, Builders Action, and more!

NRL HUNTER is a series of competitions for hunters by hunters. It brings ethical hunters together in an innovative, competitive format for new and seasoned hunters to learn about their gear, overall capabilities & limits, and about local hunting terrains.

Hear more about Weatherby, it’s fit and finish, what’s next, and more on the NRL Hunter Podcast!

Index:
• 01:25 – Tyler Grethen’s Background
• 05:43 – Model 307, accommodating vast offerings; “Legos”
• 09:30 – Builders Action; next evolution
• 13:07 – Production line; custom rifle feel
• 14:40 – NRL Hunter concept with Weatherby
• 16:40 – Traditional hunting rifle; Evolution
• 18:35 – Building confidence; controlling the process
• 20:21 – Ethical Range (omit: distance, insert: time, effort, knowledge)
• 24:25 – Physical fitness; control the controllables
• 29:40 – Midwest hunting; different levels of satisfaction
• 31:45 – Outdoorsman; Lead by example; Next generation <> Spark curiosity
• 35:51 – Ethos: exist to inspire hunters and shooters
• 38:47 – In-the-field; evolution of your hunting journey
• 45:49 – Bucket list hunt
• 52:19 – What’s next; breadcrumbs
• 57:20 – Weatherby in NRL Hunter scene
• 1:00:22 – Closing

Links:
o Weatherby - https://weatherby.com/
o Mark V - https://weatherby.com/rifles/mark-v/ (hunting)
o Vanguard - https://weatherby.com/rifles/vanguard/ (hunting)
o Model 307 - https://weatherby.com/rifles/model-307/ (cross-over; hunting <>competition)
o Builders Action - https://weatherby.com/store/model-307-builders-action/
o Evolution of a hunter - https://infographicjournal.com/evolution-of-a-hunter/

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