Hunt Backcountry Podcast Archive — Blacktail

Cameron joins us on the podcast to share the story of his successful backpack deer hunt from this past fall, in his home state of California. Beyond the story of the hunt itself, Cameron shares some helpful insights from the success and struggles of his hunting journey over the years.

Joseph von Benedikt returns to the Hunt Backcountry Podcast to talk about a wet-aging process for venison and his favorite way to prepare and cook wild game. We learn about his experience hunting Kodiak from a boat this past fall. And, of course, we dive into some rifle-related topics, including bullets and ballistics.

We answer YOUR questions about our recent Sitka Blacktail hunt on Kodiak Island. We chat through a wide variety of questions that were submitted, including: What time of year to hunt Kodiak. Going DIY vs Guide. Hunting with a rifle or a bow. The best dates to hunt the rut. And many, many more...

Our guest for this podcast episode is Hal Blood — legendary deer tracker from the "Big Woods" of Maine. No matter what species you are hunting, or where you may be attempting to track them, this podcast episode will give you tracking tips, lessons in animal behavior, and much more.