Independent gear reviews & bowhunting advice
In this episode Josh and I discuss our September elk hunt including several close encounters and the moment of truth on a big bull… make sure to listen until the end!
We’re back! In this episode Josh and I walk through Part 1 of our September elk season with a few very close encounters and a spoiler alert. If you’re looking to learn, this episode will put you right in the field with plenty of lessons.
In this episode Josh interviews Baxter to learn more about who he is, why he started this project, how he got into hunting, and what’s coming after the Hunt Elk in 2020 Series.
Reminder: It’s the September Slowdown (aka we’re out hunting) so stay tuned for another episode in two weeks!
[Heads up: As part of the September Slowdown, we’ll only be publishing episodes every other week. Here’s to a successful season!]
In this episode Josh and I cover all the last minute questions he has before his month of elk hunting. We cover everything from gear, to packing, to tactics. If you’re cramming for your elk hunt, this is a great listen.
In this episode Josh and I talk through the gear we’ll be using in 2020, what we’re testing, and last minute additions to make before elk season.
You can find a full list of the gear I’m using on the website here.
In this episode, Josh and I discuss the mental difficulties of hunting in the backcountry, what situations he’s likely to face, and the tips & tactics to power through to the end of a successful hunt. We touch on the importance of a learning mindset, reframing bad events, visualization, and much, much more.
We discuss three different books in this episode, linked below:
–The Inner Game of Tennis
–The Mindful Athlete: Secrets to Pure Performance
–With Winning in Mind
In this episode Josh and I dive deep into how to track an elk after the shot, the best field dressing methods, and tips for packing out. This is a long episode, but it’s jam packed with lots of helpful details and questions you didn’t know you needed to ask.
This podcast references my post from the Hunt Elk in 2020 series on the website:
–Tracking, Field Dressing, and Packing Elk
This episode is all about the tips & tactics you need to make the shot happen. Josh and I discuss finding the “doorway”, picking the right position, limiting your movement, and detailed shot placement. If there is one episode that will increase your odds of bringing home an elk this fall, this is probably it.
This podcast references my post from the Hunt Elk in 2020 series on the website:
–Tips and tactics to make the shot happen
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
