Over the last decade, Joe Rogan’s podcast has seen a rising trend – the increasing inclusion of world-class hunters. These episodes, centered around hunting and particularly bowhunting, are a thrilling dive into the world of close encounters with bears, wolves, and cross-country bowhunting elk in the wilderness.
It’s no suprise to discover what drives Rogan’s passion for hunting – it requires not only poise and precision but also a strong character and an ability to withstand harsh environments.
In this article, let’s highlight the best JRE episodes featuring the world’s most skilled hunters and outdoorsmen, offering captivating stories and profound insights.
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#10: Hank Shaw – JRE #886
Not joking, Hank Shaw blew Rogan’s mind about a “guacamole flavored bear,” residing in the San Gabriel mountains of California. Apparently these bears eat a lot of guacamoles, making their flavor delicious when eating and their fat quality very high.
#9: Cliff Gray – JRE #1955
Sporting one of Jocko Willink’s “GOOD” t-shirts, Cliff Gray came onto JRE in episode #1955. Gray is a former financial trader who made a career change to pursue something more fulfilling – a wilderness expert and outfitter.
On the podcast, Gray talked about the world’s largest elk herd, mountain lions in California, and the extreme dangers of reintroducing wolves in Colorado.
Also see: 7 Reasons Why Elk is Joe Rogan’s Favorite Meat
#8: Aron Snyder – #1499
Snyder, a skilled outdoorsman and bowhunter, appeared on JRE #1499 and amazed Rogan with his knowledge about hunting. He shared some of his most painful experiences (YouTube) in the woods, including the time he faced down a grizzly bear (YouTube).
#7: Doug Duren – JRE #462
Joe Rogan met Doug Duren way back when he was just getting started hunting with Bryan Callen. Duren hosted Rogan and Callen at his farm while they were learning some skills from Steven Rinella.
The four men (Rogan, Callen, Rinella, and Duren) did a podcast, JRE #462, to talk about the experience. This is a must listen to episode if you want to rewind time and hear about Rogan’s experience as a novice hunter.
Also see: Who Does Joe Rogan Hunt With? A Concise List
#6: Ben O’Brien – #1738
Ben O’Brien is a friend of Rogan’s and has been hunting with him. On JRE #1738, O’Brien detailed his crazy grizzly bear encounter:
#5: Adam Greentree – JRE #1224
On JRE #1224, Greentree talked about who has more dangerous animals, the U.S. or Australia, as well as dealing with bears and wolves, and his experience almost getting killed by a wild hog. Greentree is an Australian bowhunter, one of the best in the world, and extreme expert in outdoor wildlife.
#4: John Dudley – JRE #1181
John Dudley is a world-class archery and bowhunting expert, with Rogan calling him “phenomenal.” They have been hunting together on numerous occasions and are good friends, especially with Dudley being a reoccurring guest on JRE. On JRE #1181, they talk all things hunting and Dudley’s experience in a wolf den (YouTube).
Also see my article: The Amazing Life of John Dudley: Nock On Archery & Hunting
#3: Cameron Hanes – JRE #1997
Cameron Hanes has been called the best bowhunter on the planet by Rogan and the two have been elk hunting many times. They also hunted Axis deer in Hawaii while on vacation together.
Hanes has been a mentor to Rogan’s archery and bowhunting skills, and he has been a reoccurring guest on the JRE podcast for a long time and is one of Rogan’s best friends. With so many great Hanes episodes about hunting we must go with #1997, to listen to them talk about hunting and eating bears.
Hanes’s son, Truett Hanes, is a rising fitness and hunting star. If you don’t know his name by now, you will soon.
Also see: Who Is Cameron Hanes? A Look at His Amazing Life
#2: Glenn Villeneuve – JRE #1395
Few podcasts will blow your mind the way Glenn Villeneuve did on JRE #1395. He moved to the most remote part of America – the Brooks Mountain Range in Alaska – to live and hunt off the land.
In this podcast Villeneuve talks about hunting elk, moose, bears, and even fending off a wolf pack that was interested in eating him. Remarkably, he has to fend of bears and wolves who are competing for the same food resources as him. The way he gets vegetables is remarkable – eating them out of a caribou’s stomach.
Also see: 10 Highlights from Glenn Villeneuve on the JRE Podcast
#1: Steven Rinella – JRE #1341
You could pick any JRE podcast episode with Steven Rinella and get fully satisfied with fantastic hunting discussion. There are so many good ones to choose from, but the best one is JRE #1341, where Rogan and Rinella have deep discussions about hunting.
Rinella, a skilled hunter, outdoorsman, and conservationist, is credited with taking Rogan on his first ever hunt, accompanied by Bryan Callen. Since then, he has continued to mentor Rogan’s skills as a hunter and the two have remained good friends.
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