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Follow Up to “Questions of the Hunt”

November 3, 2017 — Leave a comment

Even Though You See Beauty Like This in Elk Country I Had Some Reservations Prior to My Recent Elk Hunt.

I wrote an article a week or so ago pondering some of my thoughts about an upcoming elk hunt. Now that I’ve actually went on that hunt I thought I would follow up with where I’m at today looking back at the comments I made.

At the time I was feeling the necessity to kill an elk on the trip to make it worthwhile. That need was to fulfill several gaps including the financial investment I had in the trip as well as the time away from my family. Continue Reading…

In Elk, Family, Hunting

Elk Hunting Tips I’ve Learned

October 18, 2017 — Leave a comment

Just One of The Beautiful Sights I’ve Experienced Chasing Elk.

I’m not an expert. But I do try and learn each and every time I head to the woods. I’ll soon be elk hunting and based on my previous trips I thought I would share some of the things I’m going to do this year to hopefully help put some elk meat back in my freezer. Continue Reading…

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Simple Steps (Pun Intended) To Help with Your Climb to the Top

July 26, 2017 — 4 Comments

Got a Hill to Climb? You Better Be Ready Flatlander!!!

So you’ve got a mountain hunt planned but you live on a table top of topography. The clock is ticking and you’ve got to be able to reach that high ridge in time to cut the approaching elk off. What can you do to be ready? While there are a million ways to train I wanted to share a couple cheap options that anyone can have access to. If you live in a vertically challenged environment then take a look at these and consider adding them to your training regimen. Continue Reading…

In Elk, Training, Workouts

Wild Adventures in Colorado: “Public Ground West Bound and Down”

December 18, 2016 — 5 Comments

There Are Few Experiences as Memorable as Riding a Pack String into Elk Camp (Photo Courtesy of Kenny Barnes)

I wanted to share the story below that my great friend and hunting partner Kenny Barnes and I co-authored together. It details a recent unguided, public land hunt for elk in Colorado. If you’ve never done it be careful because once you do you’ll be hooked for life. If you have chased Wapiti in the Rockies, then you already know exactly what I’m talking about. I hope you enjoy! Continue Reading…

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Hunting Fit in Bugle!

December 2, 2016 — 4 Comments

Pictured is the Cover of the Nov/Dec 2016 Bugle, the Official Magazine of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. You’ll Definitely Want to Check Out the Ethics Article on Page 111!

It’s been out for a few weeks now but I am excited to share with you all that Hunting Fit made it into Bugle Magazine. For those of you unfamiliar with the publication it is the official magazine of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. To say I’m honored to be in it’s pages is an understatement.
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Hunting Fit in Successful Hunter Magazine!

July 26, 2016 — Leave a comment

If you’re into backcountry hunting (which I know you are!) be sure to check out the latest issue of Successful Hunter Magazine. I have a feature article detailing my DIY, public land, backpack, elk hunt! Continue Reading…

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Great News for HuntingFit.com in the April Issue of The Journal of Mountain Hunting

April 22, 2016 — 4 Comments

I just found out last night that one of my articles was published in The Journal of Mountain Hunting this month! The story details how “An Elk Addiction Was Born”! Take a read and let me know what you think!?!

http://journalofmountainhunting.com/category/issues/april-2016/

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Hunting From a New Perspective

December 17, 2015 — 1 Comment

I have been hunting for nearly 20 years. I have learned a ton of lessons (most have come by learning the hard way) and I have had a lot of great experiences. When my brother-in-law, Cody, drew a cow elk tag in Arizona and asked me if I would want to go with him, I was both excited and conflicted. On the one hand, I was excited to be able to be a part of Cody’s first elk hunt and hopefully help him get a chance to fill his tag. On the other hand, I was conflicted because I had never gone on a hunt in which I did not hold a tag and I did not know what to expect in terms of how I would feel. Would I be disappointed? Would I be jealous? Would it be fun? Only time would tell. Continue Reading…

In Elk, Hunting elk, guiding, hunting

Camouflage: Part II – Pattern Test

August 7, 2015 — 18 Comments

Photo Credit: First Lite

In Part I of this test, we discussed the importance of understanding the science behind camouflage. By way of review, camo is intended to help one “blend in” with his or her surroundings by reducing the appearance of the human silhouette. This is accomplished through one of two pattern options: macro/micro patterns and photo-realistic patterns. Macro and micro patterns (Fusion, ASAT, Vias, Verde, Optifade, etc.) are build on the same basic principal: no discernible pattern means less identifiable shape. The use of asymmetrical design aids in breaking up the human silhouette and helps you go undetected (theoretically). Photo-realistic patterns (Mossy Oak, Realtree, Kings Camo, etc.) use multi-layered images to simulate the forested background in which you are hunting. Continue Reading…

In Apparel, Deer, Elk, Hunting ASAT, Camo, Fusion, Kuiu, Optifade, Realtree, sitka, Vias

Elk Shape Part II – The Pack Out

July 21, 2015 — 2 Comments

Anyone who has been hunting elk for even a short amount of time knows that elk hunting is hard work. You often cover miles of rugged terrain in less than ideal conditions. You are constantly exhausted, carrying a pack full of gear along with your weapon. You work extremely hard before finally having the opportunity to take aim at your target and finally getting a change to put an elk on the ground. Then, once the excitement begins to subside, you consider the overwhelming size of the animal before you and say, “This is going to take a lot of work.”
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