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Mark Huelsing
The Best Hunting Gear We Used In 2024

The Best Hunting Gear We Used In 2024

Like most backcountry hunters, we are passionate about the gear we use. At the end of each year, we like to highlight some of the favorite gear we have used for hunts throughout the year and discuss why those particular items made a difference for us personally. Here is our favorite gear from 2024…

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Mark Huelsing
K4 Quick Tip — Frame Compression Straps

K4 Quick Tip — Frame Compression Straps

The K4 Frame has 4 pairs of integrated compression straps for securing loads. When securing a load between the K4 Frame and an attached K4 Bag, here is how you can identify which compression straps are used to secure the load directly to the frame, and which straps are used to make the frame-to-bag connection...

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Mark Huelsing
Common Mistakes (Beginner) Backpack Hunters Make

Common Mistakes (Beginner) Backpack Hunters Make

Although each one of us is on a unique hunting journey, there are undoubtedly some common mistakes that most new backpack hunters make. Perhaps, though, you can avoid these common pitfalls if you learn about them now. Let's look at the common mistakes and how to avoid them...

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Mark Huelsing
"FIRST" — An Idaho Youth Elk Hunt Film

"FIRST" — An Idaho Youth Elk Hunt Film

"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."

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