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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

Fitness and Nutrition For You, For Life

June 25, 2014 / 10 Comments

The problem with health, fitness, and nutrition is that there is so much information out there that we don’t know what to do – so many of us don’t do much of anything. Popular opinion is constantly changing, new diet strategies come and go, and it seems that even science refutes and contradicts itself. Those … [Read more…]

Posted in: Hunting Tagged: diet, exercise, fitness, health, inspiration, mindset, muscle, nutrition, quote, training, weight, workout

Bow Stabilizers – Do They Really Work? And Are They Necessary for Hunting?

August 14, 2013 / 8 Comments

There’s no arguing that a stabilizer can enhance an archer’s accuracy. After all, the top shooters in the top tournaments don’t have stabilizers on their bows for no reason. But what about bowhunting? Is a stabilizer really worth it? This question has become increasingly important for me to answer, as I prepare to embark upon … [Read more…]

Posted in: Hunting Tagged: archery, balance, bowhunting, doinker, elite archery, gear, lightweight, quiver, shooting, stabilization, stabilizer, stokerized, vibration, weight

VIDEO – My Gear List for a 7-Day Backpack Elk Hunt

August 12, 2013 / 27 Comments

My gear list has been in the research, planning, and testing phases for many months, but now – with just a little over a month left before my elk hunt – it’s time to finalize every last detail.  I still have a few minor details to work out, but it looks like I will be right … [Read more…]

Posted in: Hunting Tagged: backpack, backpacking, bowhunting, clothing, elk, gear, hunting, lightweight, review, tips, ultralight, video, weight

Food for Backpack Hunting – Tips, Ideas, and a Lightweight Menu

July 8, 2013 / 15 Comments

What do you eat while hunting?  It seems that most guys just grab quick and easy “snack” foods, which is fine when you are headed out for the day.  But what if you had to plan a week-long menu that you could fit in your backpack and then easily prepare in the backcountry?  That’s the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Hunting Tagged: backpacking, bowhunting, calories, elk, energy, food, hunting, meals, menu, nutrition, weight
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