Hunt Backcountry Podcast Archive — Hunt Planning

In this Hunt Backcountry Podcast episode, we speak with Zak, who completed a guided elk and deer combo hunt in Montana with his father and uncle. As an adult onset hunter from the East Coast, this was Zak's first western hunting experience. We hear how the hunt went, the lessons they learned, and more...

This is a great conversation on the realities of hunting late-season elk, how dealing with variable weather can change the course of a hunt, the importance of logistics, how trophy opportunity can change the pressure of a hunt, and a whole lot more. Our guest, Rob, shares the story of a late-season Montana elk hunt.

If you are interested in hunting big game in Montana, this episode is for you. We speak with the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks to get an update on populations of elk, mule deer, and grizzly bears. The state's "It's Up To Us" hunter ethics campaign. Montana's point system for their hunting applications, and much more.

If you are interested in hunting big game in Idaho, this episode is for you. We speak with the Idaho Department of Fish & Game to get an update on populations of elk, mule deer, black bears, grizzly bears, and wolves. Hear about the recent non-resident tag sale. Discuss the legality of e-bikes for hunting. And more...