I got the chance to sit down with Hunter McWaters from The Hunter’s Quest in this episode. We discussed how he got interested in western hunting along with the story of a cool, horseback elk hunt he went on in Wyoming during 2024. Hunter lives in Virginia, so his tale may seem familiar to those of you who from that part of the country who are interested in breaking into the western hunting world.

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Episodes referenced:

Episode 162: Moose Hunting 101 With Joseph von Benedikt

Episode 130: Solo Caribou Hunting In Alaska With Joseph von Benedikt