Independent gear reviews & bowhunting advice
Now that you’ve found the elk, this episode is all about getting close enough to make the shot. Josh and I cover everything from general elk behavior to my strategies for calling, stalking, and ambushing. If you’re looking for more shot opportunities, this is your episode.
This podcast references my post from the Hunt Elk in 2020 series on the website:
–Elk hunting tactics: tips for getting close
In this episode, Josh and I discuss selecting backpacking campsites and why they have such a big impact on elk hunting strategy. I go over just how close you can camp to elk, why should try to camp up high, and when if makes sense to camp lower. If you want to be confident that you’re set up in the right spot, this is your episode.
This podcast references my post from the Hunt Elk in 2020 series on the website:
–Backpacking for elk: Where to camp and why it matters
Nothing is more important and (arguably) more difficult than the last 50 yards in elk hunting. Here’s my take on how to make shot opportunities count. Continue reading “Elk hunting: Tips and tactics to make the shot happen”
This episode is about finding elk as quickly as possible when you first get to a hunting area. Josh and I discuss general elk behavior, my strategy for “running the loop”, and go into detail about types of elk sign and how old they are.
This podcast references my post from the Hunt Elk in 2020 series on the website:
–Locating elk quickly: behavior, sign, and strategy
In this episode I talk to Josh about whether scouting trips for elk are worth it as a nonresident, who they do make sense for, and what to look for if you do go. If you’re thinking about going in the next few weeks, this one is for you.
This podcast references my post from the Hunt Elk in 2020 series on the website:
–Elk scouting: should you go and what to look for
The hardest distance in elk hunting is the last hundred yards. Here are my tips & tactics for getting within bow range of your ultimate goal. Continue reading “Elk hunting tactics: tips for getting close”
Does practice really effect your elk hunting success? Short answer: yes. In this episode I walk Josh through my 2019 hunt (and why practice made the difference), talk about the importance of shot sequence, go over why Josh should intentionally make bad shots, and finish with realistic elk hunting scenarios for him to practice.
This podcast references my post from the Hunt Elk in 2020 series on the website:
–Practice that actually helps you kill elk
Bow tuning isn’t as hard as it sounds. In this episode I walk Josh through why he needs to tune his own bow, the 7 steps to a perfect tune, and how I tune my bow with only a foam target.
This podcast references my post from the Hunt Elk in 2020 series on the website:
–Bow tuning made easy: 7 steps to perfect flight
If you’re backpacking, where you camp is one of the most my important decisions you make. Here’s why: Continue reading “Backpacking for elk: Where to camp and why it matters”
In this episode, I walk Josh through backcountry nutrition, why he should buy most of his food from a grocery store (not just REI), and plenty of tips & tricks learned from 25+ years of backpacking. If you’re wondering what to eat this fall, this one is for you.
This podcast references my post from the Hunt Elk in 2020 series on the website:
–Backpacking food and nutrition for backcountry hunters
