Exo Journal — Hunt Planning

Mark Huelsing
How to Prevent Life From Ruining Your Hunt

How to Prevent Life From Ruining Your Hunt

I was two days into an archery elk hunt in Arizona. As I sat under the tree, I questioned all of my life choices leading up to this moment. What was supposed to be an epic two-week hunt was ruined by choices and circumstances leading up to hunting season. Learn from the mistakes I made that ruined my hunt...

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Mark Huelsing
Film Your Hunts, Even If You Don't Want to Be Famous. Here's Why & How...

Film Your Hunts, Even If You Don't Want to Be Famous. Here's Why & How...

Even if you don't have any ambition of becoming famous on YouTube or securing a television show, you should consider filming your hunts. By capturing the amazing experiences you get to have outdoors, you can relive the moments and share them with family and friends. Here's how to get started...

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Mark Huelsing
The Essential Gear That Never Leaves My Hunting Pack

The Essential Gear That Never Leaves My Hunting Pack

Each hunt is a unique adventure. Just as seasons, animals, and conditions change — the gear and preparations you make for each hunt should also change. But what are the essential items that never change? What specific things should you carry on every hunt? That answer will vary for everyone, but here is what I carry...

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Mark Huelsing
Going on Hunts Just to Help — Is It Worth Your Time When You Don't Have a Tag?

Going on Hunts Just to Help — Is It Worth Your Time When You Don't Have a Tag?

Should you sacrifice time where you could be hunting for yourself to go on a friend's hunt with him? I mean, with time being such a valuable commodity for most of us, are there good reasons (other than being a nice guy) to dedicate some of your time in the field to help your buddies? I would argue an emphatic "yes" to that question, and in no particular order, here are some of my reasons for saying so…

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