This episode dives into the often-daunting task of preparing to hunt Out West. For folks coming from low-elevation flatland, here's a guide on the whole shootin' match:
- Mental prep
- Physical prep
- Handling high altitudes
- Differences from hunting whitetails
- How to handle hunter pressure
- How to find and hunt wary, pressured game
- How to hunt overwhelmingly big country
- How to stay safe in dangerous terrain
- Are bears, mountain lions, and wolves a concern?
- Crossing rivers and climbing mountains
- The importance of staying hydrated
- Staying focused when against challenging odds
- Packing meat
- Gear selection: Camping gear, hunting gear, and killing gear
- How to become a minimalist (mountain hunter)
- Binocular, rangefinder, and spotting scope selection
- Crucial characteristics of a western hunting rifle
- Selecting ammo
- Choosing and buying a backpack
- How to dress for (backcountry hunting) success
- Species to start with, and states to hunt
- Maximizing e-scouting
- Western DIY hunting is a campaign, not a battle
This was a fun one... ENJOY!
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