Posts Tagged: training

May 8th, 2013

3 Essential Leg Exercises for Elk Hunters

The first aspect of F.O.C.U.S. training for elk hunting is “Foundation”, or legs. Elk hunters, if they are to effectively hunt the mountains, must have strong and enduring legs. Today I want to look at three simple, yet essential leg workouts that anyone can perform anywhere, without any equipment. 1) The Step-up The step-up is an… Read more »

March 13th, 2013

My First Elk Hunt – What I Did Wrong, What I Did Right – by Al Quackenbush

I am honored to feature a guest post by Al Quackenbush, from The SoCalBowhunter. Al is a passionate and generous bowhunter that is always looking for a way to help others, so it didn’t surprise me at all that he was willing to share some of the lessons he learned from his first elk hunt… Read more »

March 6th, 2013

Physical Training for Elk Hunting – F.O.C.U.S. Your Effort

I have been pouring over maps, photos and satellite imagery of the area that I am going to be hunting. It looks a bit rough, but huntable – which is an easy assessment to make from my office in the Midwest. But the reality is, I know I am going to be humbled by how… Read more »

March 4th, 2013

Getting In Shape For Your First Elk Hunt

Going on a do-it-yourself (DIY) backcountry elk hunt is a huge commitment. A trip like this requires a lot of forethought, research, planning, and preparation – which is exactly why I hoping to help others by documenting my journey. One of the commitments that must be made as soon as you decide to take a trip like this… Read more »

September 12th, 2012

One Year Later and 55 Pounds Lighter – 5 Keys to Success and 5 Lessons Learned

There were two uncomfortable things about this moment – the cold metal under my bare feet and the pungent odor that reminded me of a high school locker room. As uneasy as these things made me feel, it was nothing compared to the next thing that I was about to experience. I wanted to open… Read more »