Independent gear reviews & bowhunting advice
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
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
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
This episode is all about what makes a great broadhead for elk. We cover what matters, what doesn’t, fixed vs mechanical, how broadhead choice changes depending on your individual situation, my recommendations for Josh, and much, much more.
This podcast references my post from the Hunt Elk in 2020 series on the website:
–Best broadhead for elk hunting [Gear Guide]
This episode is all about sleeping bags, pads, pillows, and above all: getting a good night of sleep. We go over what works (and what doesn’t), general recommendations, and lots of tips + tricks even if you already own a bag or other equipment. If you want to learn everything about how to get a good night’s sleep in the backcountry, this is your episode.
This podcast references my post from the Hunt Elk in 2020 series on the website:
–The best sleeping bag for elk hunting [Gear Guide]
In this episode I walk Josh through all the types of shelters, important things to consider when buying a tent, how different shelters work for different hunting styles, and wrap it up with some recommendations. The goal is to walk away with a clear idea of exactly what shelter (and possibly model/brand) you need to hunt this fall.
This podcast references my post from the Hunt Elk in 2020 series on the website:
–The best elk hunting tent/shelter [Gear Guide]
The most important piece of gear on your elk hunt is your boots. In this episode we go through what makes a good pair of elk boots, what doesn’t matter (aka save your money), and my recs for great elk hunting boots. Josh walks away (pun intended) with his selection for his boots this fall.
This podcast references my post from the Hunt Elk in 2020 series on the website:
–The best elk hunting boots [Gear guide]
Elk arrows. That simple. In this episode I walk Josh through what makes a great arrow, what he should spend money on (and what he shouldn’t), and what my suggestions are for good brands.
This podcast references my post from the Hunt Elk in 2020 series on the website:
–Gear Guide: The best arrow for elk hunting
