{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Silvercore Podcast with Travis Bader","title":"Ep. 169: How OnX Changed Hunting Forever with Dylan Dowson","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/5322a612\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3924,"description":"He grew up in the wide-open country of eastern Montana, chasing elk bugles and learning the outdoors with his dad. Today, Dylan Dowson has spent over a decade with OnX Hunt, shaping how hunters connect with the land through technology and storytelling.\nIn this episode, we dive into Dylan’s journey from small-town Montana to the forefront of digital mapping, the secrets behind OnX’s explosive growth, and the tension between tradition and tech in hunting. Dylan also shares unforgettable hunting stories, from calling in elk to the legendary “Scuba Moose” adventure in British Columbia.\nWhether you’re an old-school map-and-compass hunter or a tech-savvy explorer, this conversation is packed with insights, laughs, and stories that remind us why we hunt.\n📌 Topics include:\nGrowing up hunting in Montana\nHow OnX became an essential hunting tool\nElk hunting strategies during the rut\nBalancing technology with tradition\nFamily hunting and raising kids with a connection to food\nThe unbelievable “Scuba Moose” recovery story\n🎯 Don’t forget: Silvercore Club members get access to exclusive tips from \nDylan and other industry leaders. Learn more at silvercore.ca.\n\n\nhttps://www.instagram.com/dylan.hunter.dowson\nhttps://www.instagram.com/onxhunt/\nhttps://www.onxmaps.com/\n\n______\nSilvercore Club - https://www.silvercore.ca/club \nOnline Training - https://www.silvercore.ca/course/category \nOther Training & Services - https://www.silvercore.ca/course/category \nMerchandise - https://www.silvercore.ca/collections/all-merchandise \nBlog Page - https://www.silvercore.ca/blog \nHost Instagram - @Bader.Trav https://www.instagram.com/bader.trav\nSilvercore Instagram - @SilvercoreOutdoors https://www.instagram.com/silvercoreoutdoors\n____\n\nTimestamps:\n00:00 Intro – Montana roots and OnX beginnings\n06:00 OnX growth, marketing, and storytelling\n12:00 Rangefinders, tech, and the ethics of hunting technology\n17:30 Elk hunting strategies and advice\n27:00 Calling elk vs. spot-and-stalk tactics\n37:00...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/B8WTW1_pTQK-2h9DfU1TlgOqrgcmMPFrunfof0Y4JM8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83ZDM3/YzE1NjU0ZjU4YzY3/ODljOTE3YzY0ZTlj/MmVhZi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}