Top 25 Western Hunting Self-Promoters

By Mountain Pursuit

Western-Hunting Self Promoter:

Any person or organization which produces glorified western hunting media (video, photos, podcasts, magazines, books) with the intention of monetizing it through advertising, product sales, sponsorships, subscriptions, memberships, donations, guided hunts, etc. 

Western hunting self-promoters readily film and post video-taped kill shots, glorified grip and grin dead animal trophy pics, and related hunting gore, handing it over to the anti-hunters print-ready for placement in anti-hunting ads.

Self-promoting celebrity hunters glorify western big game hunting to increase hype and boost sales. This results in increased hunting pressure on western-state public lands. They value money from nonresident hunters over maintaining uncrowded, quality hunting experiences for western-state resident hunters.

Hunting at its core is about seeing, not about being seen. Cameras, microphones and film crews violate this true spirit of hunting, increase hunting pressure, turn non-hunters into anti-hunters, and threaten the future of western-state hunting. 

25. Jeff Roberts, Bobby Petit - YouTubers

Website: www.pnwild.com
Selling? Sponsorships, Advertising, Knife, Logowear
Location: Washington State
Instagram Handle @pnwild_
Instagram Bio “PNW based sportsmen dedicated to showcasing the beauty and bounty of the land we call home.Subscribe to our YouTube channel for gear reviews and hunts”
Instagram Followers 24.2K
YouTube Subscribers 8.94K
Facebook Followers 8K
Podcast? Yes
Sponsors: Vortex, Phelps Game Calls, Exo Mountain Gear, OxX, Ticca, Kestrel Glassing System, Zoleo 

24. Brad Brooks - YouTuber

Website: argalioutdoors.com
Selling? Belts, Knives, Game Bags, Logo Wear,
Location: Boise, Idaho
Instagram Handle argali_official
Instagram Bio “Driven by wildland conservation. We make quality gear designed by and for backcountry hunters. Also, we make rad adventure hunting films.”
Instagram Followers 19.8K
Youtube Subscribers 7.7K
Facebook Followers 3K
Podcast? Not Yet
Sponsors: First Lite, Prime, Vortex

23. Adam Foss - Instagramer, YouTuber

Instagram Handle fossman8
Instagram Followers 26K
Instagram Bio "photo + film things, bowhunt + roam in b/w"
YouTube Followers 197
Sponsors Sitka, Matthews, Gerber, Yeti, Hilleberg

22. Dan Stanton - YouTuber

Website: elkshape.com
Location Washington
What's He Selling? Fitness plans, advertising, fitness courses, logo gear
Instagram Handle @elkshape
Instagram Bio Believer | Husband | Father | Hunter
Instagram Followers 27.8K
Youtube Subscribers 31.9K
Facebook Followers 4.5K
Podcast? Yes
Sponsors Pnuma, Onx, Wildernes Athlete, Matthews Archery, Vortex, Kifaru, Black Rifle Company, Bakcou Ebike, Stowaway Gourmet, 

21. Ryan Lampers - Podcaster

Website: huntharvesthealth.com, westernhuntingsummit.com
What's He Selling? Rifle Cover, $1400 3-day 'Western Hunting Course', Food Dehydration Equipment, Cook Book, Health Supplements, "Hormone Counseling" / Testosterone Therapy
Instagram Handle @sthealthyhunter
Instagram Bio None
Instagram Followers 43.5
Youtube Subscribers 3.16
Facebook Followers 750 (western hunting course)
Podcast? Yes
Sponsor: Stone Glacier

20. Jason Matzinger - TV Show Personality

Website: intohighcountry.com
What's He Selling? Advertising/Sponsors for the Into High Country TV Show, Logo Gear, Knives
Instagram Handle @jasonmatzingerofficial
Instagram Bio None
Instagram Followers 49.6K
Youtube Subscribers 24.3K
Facebook Followers 10.1K
Podcast? No
Sponsors: Prime Archery, Montana Canvas, Onx, Vortex, Sitka, Wilderness Athletes, Mystery Ranch, Schnee's, Bugling Bull, Yeti, Black Gold

19. Ben O'Brien, Podcaster (The Hunting Collective)

Website: meateater.com/listen/the-hunting-collective-2
Location: Bozeman, MT
Selling Podcast Advertising, Sponsorships, memberships
Instagram Handle @bennyob301 
Instagram Bio “Hunter, husband to Hannah, father to James Benjamin and Asher August, Host of The Hunting Collective Podcast, and Director of Hunting for @meateater.”
Instagram Followers 52.3K 
Podcast The Hunting Collective
Sponsors: First Lite, FHF Gear

18. Steve Speck - YouTuber, Podcaster

Website exomountaingear.com
Location Idaho
Selling Partnerships, backpacks
Instagram Handle huntbackcountry
Instagram Followers 68.9K
Instagram Bio "Backcountry Hunting Pack Systems – Comfortable, Durable, Simple, & Versatile"
YouTube Followers 10.2K
Podcast Hunt Backcountry Podcast
Sponsors Hoyt, Exo, First Lite

17. Brian Call - Podcaster/YouTuber

Website https://briancall.com 
Location Washington
Selling Advertising, Sponsorships, Subscriptions, Logo Wear
Instagram Handle @brian_call 
Instagram Bio “Hunter, Conservationist, Public Land Defender.”
Instagram Followers 79.2K
Facebook Followers 20K
YouTube Subscribers 61.5K
Podcast Gritty Bowman
Sponsors Sitka, Peax, MTN OPS, Goat Knives, Seek Outside, Heather's Choice, Alpacka Rafts, Sheep Feet

16. Corey Jacobsen - YouTuber

Website https://www.elk101.com
Location Idaho
Selling Sponsorships, Advertising, Course, Subscriptions, Game Calls
Instagram Handle @coreyjacobsen.elk101 
Instagram Bio “Husband, Father, Elk Hunter! 11-time World Elk Calling Champion”
Instagram Followers 79.5K
Facebook Followers 95.8K
YouTube Subscribers 94.8K
Sponsors Sitka Gear, Rocky Mountain Elk Calls, Mtn Ops, Backou Electric Bikes, Peak Refuel 

15. Fred Eichler - TV Show Host, YouTuber, Podcaster

Website: fredeichler.com
Location: Colorado
Selling Advertising, Sponsorships, Outfitted Hunts, Logo Wear
Instagram Handle @fredeichler 
Instagram Bio “Hunter, Guide & Trapper. Has taken all 29 North American big game species with a recurve bow.”
Instagram Followers 90K
Facebook Followers 178K
YouTube Subscribers 28.7K
Podcast Everything Eichler Podcast
Sponsors 3 Rivers Archery, Bass Pro Shops, Bear Archery, Block Targets, Caldwell, Coyote Light, Easton, Feradyne, Fiocchi, Glendel, Hornady, Hunters Specialties, Leupold, Montana Decoy Co, Cossberg, Muddy, Muzzy, Nockturnal, Outdoor Edge, Rock River Arms, Rossi, Scent Slammer, Skullhooker, Sportsman Channel, Taurus, Thermacell, Trophy Ridge, Walkers Game ear, Yeti

14. Aron Snyder - Podcaster

Website kifaru.net
Location Colorado
Selling Backpacks, Tents, Stoves, Knives, Logo Wear, Sleds, Supplements
Instagram Handle @aron_snyder 
Instagram Bio “President at Kifaru international”
Instagram Followers 103K
YouTube Subscribers 14.4K
Facebook Followers 50.7K
Podcast Kifarucast
Sponsors Kifaru

13. Guy & Ike Eastman - Publishers, TV-Personalities, YouTubers, Podcasters

Website eastmans.com
Location Wyoming
Selling Subscriptions, Advertising, Logo Wear, Outfitted Hunts
Instagram Handle @eastmanshuntingjournals
Instagram Followers 106K
YouTube Subscribers 73.5K
Facebook Followers 362.3K
Podcast Eastmans' Elevated
Sponsors Sitka

12. Kody Kellom, Treavor Fisher, Trent Fisher, Steve Howard - YouTubers

Website www.bornandraisedoutdoors.com
Location Oregon
Selling Advertising, Sponsorships, Hunting Gear, Backpacks, Elk Calls, Logo Wear
Instagram Handle @bornandraisedoutdoors
Instagram Bio YouTubers | Hunt | Fish | #BROnation
Instagram Followers 116K
YouTube Subscribers 179K
Facebook Followers 87.9K
Podcast Born and Raised Outdoors
Sponsors Exo Mountain Gear, First Lite, Onx, Sig Sauer, Hoyt, Hanwag, Benchmade, Worksharp, Spot Hogg

11. Randy Newberg - TV Personality, Podcaster, YouTuber

Website randynewberg.com, hunttalk.com
Location Montana
Instagram Handle @randynewberghunter 
Instagram Bio None
Instagram Followers 129K
Facebook Followers 529K
YouTube Subscribers 200K
Podcast Hunt Talk Radio, Elk Talk
Sponsors Sitka, Leupold, Howa, Yeti, Gerber, RMEF, Mystery Ranch, Nosler, Kenetrek, Bowtech, Wild Alaska Seafood, Gohunt.com, Rocky Mountain Elk Calls

10. Janis Putelis - TV Personality, YouTuber, Podcaster

Instagram Handle @janis_putelis
Instagram Bio "Family man, environmentalist, conservationist, outdoorsman, MeatEater contributor"
Instagram Followers 179K
Sponsors First Lite, Meateater

9. Backcountry Hunters & Anglers

Website backcountryhunters.org
Selling Memberships, Sponsorships, Advertising
Instagram Handle backcountryhunters
Instagram Bio "The Voice For Our Wild Public Lands, Waters and Wildlife."
Instagram Followers 181K
Facebook Followers 178K
YouTube Subscribers 16.5K
Podcast BHA Podcast & Blast
Sponsors VorTex, Traeger, First Lite, Gohunt.com, Filson, Rep Your Water, Victory Archery, Stanley, Stone Glacier, Weatherby

8. Casey Lavere, Eric Chesser, Brian McElrea - YouTubers

Website gethushin.com
Location Utah
Selling Logo Wear, Advertising, Sponsorships, Outfitted Hunts
Instagram Handle gethushin
Instagram Bio "All of our links are here ↙️ #Hushlife #HuntFishFood"
Instagram Followers 236K
YouTube Subscribers 369K
Facebook Followers 150K
Podcast hushlife
Sponsors Onx, Stealth Cam, Phone Scope, MTN OPS, Delta McKenzie, First Lite, Weatherby, Yeti, Hoyt, Vortex, Camp Chef, Hanwag, Easton, Cam-Am, Exo, First Lite

7. John Dudley - YouTuber, Podcaster

Website nockonarchery.com
Selling Pants, Releases, Sights, Stabillizers, Arrows, Rests, Targets, Logo Wear, Recipes, Fitness 
Instagram Handle @nockontv 
Instagram Bio "Professional Archery Athlete, Elite Level Coach, Passionate Cook, Bow Guru dedicated to teaching archery to the world!"
Instagram Followers 308K  
Facebook Followers 57.8K
YouTube Followers Not Listed
Podcast nockonpodcast
Sponsors Easton, Sitka, PSE, Carter

6. Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

Website remf.org
Location Montana
Selling Sponsorships, Memberships, Partnerships, Podcast Advertising, Gear
Instagram Handle @rmef_official
Instagram Bio "The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s mission is to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat, and our hunting heritage."
Instagram Followers 327K 
Facebook Followers 579.3K
YouTube Subscribers 36.8K
Podcast None
Sponsors Browning, Eberlestock, Traeger, Gerber, Alps, OnX, Rocky Mountain Calls, Yeti

5. Remi Warren - TV Personality, Podcaster, YouTuber

Website www.remiwarren.com
Location Montana
Selling Sponsorships, Podcast Advertising, TV Advertising
Instagram Handle @remiwarren 
Instagram Bio "TV host, guide, writer, nomad. Living off wild meat. I take the pictures I am in, but I think of them as sophisticated selfies. #livewildhunthard"
Instagram Followers 330K 
Facebook Followers 95K
YouTube Subscribers 18K
Podcast Cutting the Distance
Sponsors Sako, Under Armor, G5 Outdoors, Wilderness Athlete, Vortex, MEAT!, Gerber, Onx, Yeti, Stone Glacier

4. Jim Shockey - TV Personality

Website jimshockey.com
Location British Columbia
Selling Advertising, Sponsorships, Outfitted Hunts
Instagram Handle @jimshockeyofficial
Instagram Bio "Naturalist, Outfitter, Author, TV Producer and Host of Jim Shockey’s The Professionals and UNCHARTED on Outdoor Channel."
Instagram Followers 410K
Sponsors Bowtech, Yeti, Ripcord Travel Insurance, Outdoor TV, Leupold, Hornaday, TC Arms Muzzleloader, Christian Arms, Havalon Knives, Bass Pro Shops / Cabellas

3. Eva Shockey - TV Personality, Lifestyle Brand

Website evashockey.com
Location North Carolina
Selling Sponsorships, Partnerships, Advertising, Hunting Gear, Home Furnishings, Women's Fashion/Jewelry/Cosmetics
Instagram Handle @evashockey
Instagram Bio "Family Outdoors Health and Home."
Instagram Followers 561K 
Facebook Followers 1.1M
YouTube Subscribers No Channel
Podcast None
Sponsors Bowtech, MTN OPS, Cabela's

2. Cameron Hanes - YouTuber

Website www.cameronhanes.com
Selling Sponsorships, Health Supplements, Logowear
Instagram Handle @cameronrhanes 
Instagram Bio "Athlete. Bowhunter. #keephammering."
Instagram Followers 1.1m
Facebook Followers 420.5K
YouTube Subscribers 274K
Sponsors Under Armor, Ram Trucks, Hoyt, Easton, Spot Hogg, RMEF, Mtn Ops, Leupold, Big Agnes

1. Steven Rinella - TV Personality, Podcaster, YouTuber, Author

Website themeateater.com
Location Montana
Selling Subscriptions, TV/YouTube/Podcast Advertising, Hunting Clothing (First Lite), Hunting Gear (FHF), Game Calls (Phelps), Books (hunting, survival, cooking, etc.), “Outdoor Lifestyle”
Instagram Handle @stevenrinella 
Instagram Bio "Avid outdoorsman, conservationist, writer, and founder @meateater. Get your hands on a FHF Bino Harness at the link below."
Instagram Followers 935K
Facebook Followers 665.5K
YouTube Subscribers 764K
Sponsors Weston Products, Steven Rinella