Hunt Backcountry Podcast Archive — Hunt Planning

When the hunt really becomes a hunt and you're in the final moments before a shot opportunity, what is your "Final Moment Mindset"? We answer this question with 5 expert hunters to understand how they effectively perform in the final, and most important, moments of a hunt.

If you're a struggling elk hunter, you're not alone. In this episode, we're joined by a listener of the podcast that shares his journey of elk hunting. We discuss what he's learned along the way and what keeps him going through the difficulty. We cover practical tips, a helpful mindset, and advice for your next hunt.

We discuss our A-Z gear list for backpack hunts and compare each gear item to what we used to use 6 years ago. We also share our FREE Backpack Hunting Gear List Template (Spreadsheet), which you can use to plan easier and pack smarter for your next hunt.

Many experienced and knowledgeable hunters often forget what it is like to be a beginner. A lesson they learned through experience in years past is now something they do by instinct, rather than forethought. In this show, we discuss the things that beginning backcountry hunters should know as they get started...