Hunt Backcountry Podcast Archive — Archery & Bowhunting

We, as hunters, spend a lot of time, effort, energy, and money to put ourselves into positions where we have an opportunity to shoot the animal we are pursuing. When that moment comes together, can you hold it together and make a good shot?

What does it take to kill an elk TODAY? What about elk hunting has changed in the past 5-10 years? Those are just a couple of the many questions we ask Corey Jacobsen on this episode. Other questions address e-scouting, dealing with hunting pressure, hunting post-run bulls, and much, much more.

Our guest on this episode, Baxter, filled 3 elk tags in his first 4 years elk hunting. Part of the reason for his success is some of his outside-the-box thinking, which you'll hear about in this episode. If you're looking to fill an elk tag this fall, this conversation will help you think through things to consider.

Josh Kirchner joins us to talk about his journey becoming a mule deer hunter, and the Struggles & Success he has encountered along the way. From desert bucks in Arizona to high-country mule deer in the Rockies, Josh has some enjoyable stories and helpful lessons to share with you today.