Exo Journal — Rifle Hunting

After discussing the theory behind hunting with smaller calibers and then taking a 6mm Creedmoor to Alaska to hunt big-bodied Caribou and Moose, we are recapping our experience and answering the questions we have received from our audience. If you are new to our podcast or have not heard us discuss these topics previously, there is quite a bit of background to catch up on. If this article (and the corresponding podcast discussion) is the starting point of your introduction into these topics and our background with them, then you are missing some key context and background. We would highly...

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"We've dedicated ourselves to the pursuit of game, finding meaning and fulfillment in every hunt. As a father, there's nothing quite like witnessing your child experience that thrill for the first time. Watch as my son, Jackson, embarks on his first elk hunt, to notch his tag and make memories that will last a lifetime."

We had been hunting hard for seven days, but no arrows had taken flight. With 45 minutes left of light, we spotted a great bull about a mile out. Like hungry coyotes, we quickly moved through the dense high desert to close the distance before nightfall. As the sun dipped into the horizon, we were presented with a great shot opportunity. We heard the arrow hit, watched the bull run off, and decided to give it time. After a frosty night, we picked up the blood trail, but couldn't find the bull. The search continued until we found ourselves with...