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Season 26

Season 26 of Pure Hunting first aired in 2026 and has 12 episodes, all free to stream on Outdoor America. Willi Schmidt and his co-hosts hunt the way the majority of hunters across the country hunt.

  1. Episode 3 · 10 min · Oct 12, 2026

    Kansas Giant Whitetails, Hits and Misses

    Willi and friend, Rob Shaw hunt whitetails with their bows with Phire Creek Outdoors. They both are hoping Phire Creek and Kansas live up to their reputations of big whitetail bucks.

  2. Episode 4 · 9 min · Oct 14, 2026

    Montana Wall Tent, Spot and Stalk Turkey

    This Montana Wall Tent Turkey hunt has been happening for over 10 years. The cast of characters has slightly changed year to year, but the core group has pretty much stayed the same. Often it has been non-traditional tactics that got birds killed and this year was no exception for Willi.

  3. Episode 5 · 10 min · Oct 14, 2026

    My Why

    This passion project of Willi’s came about after filming the Opening of Pure Hunting’s TV series for a couple of years. There was quite a bit of filming showcasing him working out and he decided to utilize the footage for a larger project. “My Why” is a short film of his why for working out and showcasing a few hunts where his physical fitness came into play.

  4. Episode 6 · 10 min · Oct 14, 2026

    Late Muzzy Whitetails, Iowa Style

    Willi and Tom Petry drew the late season muzzleloader tag for Iowa after an invitation from Tom’s friends, Cody and Cassie. Willi had never hunted Iowa for deer and not wanting to wait for 4-5 years for an archery tag, he took advantage of the offer. It can be a great time to shoot a big buck with the deer focusing on food, but the weather needs to be right.

  5. Episode 7 · 12 min · Oct 14, 2026

    Montana’s High Beam

    Willi spends 8 days chasing a few bucks, but had sights set on “High Beam”. After a few encounters and one on his last morning, he hopes for last minute success on his last afternoon.

  6. Episode 8 · 9 min · Oct 14, 2026

    Okie Horse Pasture Buck

    Willi got an invitation on a late season whitetail hunt in Oklahoma. He was joined Tom Petry for a rifle hunt on a property he had no history with, but it did have some good deer and lots of wild horses.

  7. Episode 10 · 11 min · Oct 14, 2026

    The Stone Ranch

    Good friend Mike Stone invited Willi to hunt his family ranch in Oklahoma. Good friend, Tom Petry went along to film for his school, “Film The Hunt” and hopefully capture Willi shooting a good, Oklahoma buck.

  8. Episode 11 · 11 min · Oct 14, 2026

    Stickers in Ohio

    Willi heads back to Ohio to hunt a lease with good friends, Nick, Tom and Jason. He had a unique hunt the previous year on a golf course. They didn’t lease the golf course this year, but it was the same group hunting a familiar piece of property.

  9. Episode 12 · 25 min · Oct 14, 2026

    Patagonia’s Roar

    Willi and Jason Matzinger are in Patagonia with friend and Outfitter, Joaquin Capalle. They are hunting truly wild, free range Red Stag during the Roar. The hunting is amazing, and the scenery is second to none.

  10. Episode 13 · 11 min · Oct 14, 2026

    Willi’s New Mexico Thunder Bull

    Willi and Chris have hunted NM for years with some success each year. This year they included two new friends, Nick Ventura and his dad. They received rain like they never had before and when they finally made it out to hunt, Willi was hoping to connect.

  11. Episode 14 · 9 min · Oct 14, 2026

    Chris’ New Mexico Hail Mary Bull

    Willi and Chris have hunted NM for years with some success each year. This year they included two new friends, Nick Ventura and his dad. Willi had some success mid-hunt and with the clock winding down on the last evening, would the far off bugle produce a bull for Chris?

  12. Episode 15 · 15 min · Oct 14, 2026

    Redemption

    Willi and Chris are back in New Mexico, bowhunting elk. Willi made a poor shot on a bull and after discovering the cause of the poor shot, he hopes to get redemption as their hunting days come to a close.