Ep. 291 "Bear Country Chaos" with Connor Rohrbaugh & John Kesler

Two Colorado natives, five bears on a hillside, and a bear hunt that turned into an absolute adventure. In this episode of Fall Obsession Podcast, Sam is joined by Fall Obsession's Western Regional Coordinator, John Kesler, and Colorado hunter Connor Rohrbaugh to recap their unforgettable 2026 Colorado bear hunt.

What started as a last-minute plan with minimal preparation quickly turned into a wild experience filled with steep shale slopes, close encounters, split-second decisions, and a whole lot of adrenaline. When Connor makes a shot on a bear and John heads up the mountain after another, things get a little complicated when they realize they may have both shot the same bear! From figuring out whose bear it was to heading back the next morning for another round, these two share the full story of a hunt neither will soon forget.

Along the way, we talk about Connor's journey from whitetail hunting in the East to chasing elk and other big game in the mountains, the learning curve of western hunting, the value of trial and error, and why some of the best hunting memories are the ones shared with good friends.

It's a conversation about adventure, friendship, learning as you go, and making the most of every opportunity in the outdoors. Tune in for the full story!