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“Initiation” (2014 Elk Hunt, Part VII)

October 27, 2014 / 26 Comments

iˌniSHēˈāSHən: the action of admitting someone into a secret or obscure society or group, typically with a ritual “This is a big animal…and such a little knife,” I thought to myself. The celebration is over. The tag is notched. It is time to begin the daunting task of getting this elk processed, packed, and cooled. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Hunting Tagged: backpack, bowhunting, colorado, elk, havalon, hiking, hunting, knife, meat, pack-out, water, weight

“Exhaustion” (2014 Elk Hunt, Part IV)

October 6, 2014 / 17 Comments

igˈzôsCHən: 1) a state of extreme physical or mental fatigue, 2) the action or state of using something up or of being used up completely This story is about Day 4 of the hunt, or as Jerud calls it, “the lowest day”.  Whether you choose to interpret that figuratively or literally, you’re right. Some of … [Read more…]

Posted in: Hunting Tagged: bowhunting, colorado, deadfall, elk, exhaustion, hiking, hunting, story

A Holiday Gift Guide (And GIVEAWAY!) for Hunters and Outdoorsmen

November 20, 2013 / 30 Comments

Are you shopping for a hunter or outdoorsman in your life? Or are you the outdoorsman that’s wondering what you can put on your Christmas wishlist, to share with friends and family? Either way, I’ve got some great ideas for you.  Here is something for everyone and every budget… Gifts Around $25 or Less! Books from … [Read more…]

Posted in: Hunting Tagged: archery, back tension, backpack, backpacking, bowhunting, camping, christmas, field & stream, first aid, gear, gift, giveaway, google earth, gps, gsi, hiking, holiday, hunting, iPhone, maps, otterbox, outdoors, playtpus, real avid, release, scott archery, tenzing, wishlist

Gear Review: The LOWA Tibet GTX – Are They the Ultimate Elk Hunting Boot?

November 6, 2013 / 48 Comments

Selecting footwear is one of the most important gear decisions that an outdoor enthusiast can make. I am approaching this review from the perspective of bowhunting elk in mountainous terrain, but my history with backpacking and trail running have always demanded that I pay careful attention to how I protect and care for my feet. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Hunting Tagged: backcountry, boots, bowhunting, comfort, construction, design, elk, feet, gear, goretex, gtx, hiking, hunting, insole, lowa, materials, mountains, review, support, tibet, video, waterproof, wilderness

Our 2013 Archery Elk Hunt in Kentucky – Part II

November 4, 2013 / 22 Comments

Jerud flipped over in his sleeping bag and shook my shoulder with excitement… “Wake up! Did you hear that? A bugle!” Apparently Jerud had been sleeping soundly for the last 4 hours, because bugles had been ringing through the night for at least that long. They began somewhere around 2AM, and got closer and closer … [Read more…]

Posted in: Hunting Tagged: adventure, backcountry, bowhunting, bugling, bull, cow, diy, elk, hiking, hunting, kentucky, lottery, mountains, opportunity, story, the-will-to-hunt, trip report
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