Independent gear reviews & bowhunting advice
Today’s episode is all about training: finding your why, what fitness elk hunting requires, and tips/tricks that were earned the hard way from training for an Ironman Triathlon. If you’re looking for a bit of motivation and some hard-earned tips for training for the fall, this is your episode.
This podcast references my post from the Hunt Elk in 2020 series on the website:
–Training for elk hunting: lessons from an Ironman
When I first started archery hunting, bow tuning felt like a dark science. I’m living proof that bow tuning isn’t as hard as you think! Here’s a step by step guide to get your bow ready for hunting season this fall. Continue reading “Bow tuning made easy: 7 steps to perfect flight”
Picking great elk hunting spots is part art and science. Today we cover why eScouting is so powerful, what tools to use, and a step by step guide for finding great elk spots. This is a don’t miss episode if you want to lay the foundations for elk hunting success.
This podcast references my post from the Hunt Elk in 2020 series on the website:
–Picking the best elk hunting spots (eScouting guide)
Want a great elk hunting broadhead that doesn’t break the bank? The Slick Trick ViperTrick is one of the mass market leaders for elk hunting with a solid reputation… but does it live up to the hype? Read on. Continue reading “Slick Trick ViperTrick Broadhead Review (Pro SS 125gr)”
Want to hunt 10 days on 5 days of vacation time? In this episode, Josh and I cover when to go elk hunting (rut, moon, weather), flying vs driving, and my strategy to maximize your time in the mountains. If you’re planning a trip, you definitely don’t want to miss this one.
This podcast references my post from the Hunt Elk in 2020 series on the website:
–https://www.baxterbowman.com/driving-vs-flying-to-elk-hunt/
Today we’re answering key questions to help Josh plan his 2020 hunt. We dive in to solo backcountry safety, how to choose a partner, the range of DIY/Guided options, and finish with why I think he should car camp and backpack at the same time (and the pros/cons of each approach).
This podcast references my post from the Hunt Elk in 2020 series on the website:
–Key decisions: Solo Elk Hunting? Guided or DIY? Backpacking or base camp?
Tired of spending too much money on freeze dried meals? Feel exhausted while you’re hunting? Just looking for some good food recs? This post is for you. With the right guidelines, picking backpacking food can be easy and cost effective. Continue reading “Backpacking food and nutrition for backcountry hunters”
It’s hard to overrate a broadhead’s importance for elk hunting. After all, the arrow is the only thing that actually touches an elk, so you want to pick the right one. Interested in my recommendations for the best broadhead for elk hunting (and why I chose them)? Read on. Continue reading “Best broadhead for elk hunting [Gear Guide]”
Like the title says, this episode is all about picking the best OTC unit for bowhunting elk. We talk about what data is available (and why it’s flawed), my custom analysis/spreadsheet (that led to 3 elk in my first 4 years), and a 5 step guide to picking the best unit.
This podcast references my posts from the Hunt Elk in 2020 series on baxterbowman.com:
–Picking the best elk unit in Colorado
–Picking the best elk unit in Idaho
If you want access to my custom spreadsheet, go to the articles above and subscribe to the newsletter: the first email you’ll get will have the links!
It all starts here! I walk Josh through the differences between Colorado and Idaho for OTC Elk hunting based on my experiences hunting (and killing elk) in both.
We cover how to get a tag, where you can hunt, costs, season timing/length, terrain differences, pressure, elk behavior, gear requirements, and much more. Our goal is to give you all the info you need to walk away and pick which state you want to hunt this fall.
Check out https://www.baxterbowman.com/colorado-vs-idaho-elk/ for the full article, photos, and links we discuss in this podcast.
