Hunt Backcountry Podcast Archive — Mule Deer

In this week's #HuntBackcountry podcast we speak with Aaron Van Woerkom of Muley Freak about the lessons he has learned from hunts gone wrong. Among other things, we discuss a tough hunt where Aaron lost a buck he shot. It has been said that if this hasn't happened to you, you just haven't hunted enough yet.

Two buddies from Arkansa travel to the high country of Colorado in search of Mule Deer. They have never hunted the mountains, never hunted Mule Deer, and never been on an adventure of this scale — but they got it done. They brought home some velvet, meat, and unforgettable memories. This is their story.

Mark, Steve, and Lenny return to the podcast to share their stories from September. You'll hear the good, bad, and ugly from their elk and mule deer hunts in Idaho and Colorado. Tactics, strategies, and gear that worked well, as well as what didn't work.

Our guest, Craig White, is the Coordinator of Deer & Elk Programs for Idaho Fish & Game. We ask Craig your questions, including: How to start a career in wildlife. How to best use F&G resources and wildlife biologists as a wan to plan/prepare for your hunt. Advice for non-residents that want to hunt in Idaho....