Baxter Bowman Podcast

In this episode I talk to Josh about whether scouting trips for elk are worth it as a nonresident, who they do make sense for, and what to look for if you do go. If you’re thinking about going in the next few weeks, this one is for you. This podcast references my post from … Continue reading "17 | Boots on the ground elk scouting"

In this episode I talk to Josh about whether scouting trips for elk are worth it as a nonresident, who they do make sense for, and what to look for if you do go. If you’re thinking about going in the next few weeks, this one is for you. This podcast references my post from … Continue reading "17 | Boots on the ground elk scouting"

Does practice really effect your elk hunting success? Short answer: yes. In this episode I walk Josh through my 2019 hunt (and why practice made the difference), talk about the importance of shot sequence, go over why Josh should intentionally make bad shots, and finish with realistic elk hunting scenarios for him to practice. This … Continue reading "16 | Practice that actually helps you kill elk"

Does practice really effect your elk hunting success? Short answer: yes. In this episode I walk Josh through my 2019 hunt (and why practice made the difference), talk about the importance of shot sequence, go over why Josh should intentionally make bad shots, and finish with realistic elk hunting scenarios for him to practice. This … Continue reading "16 | Practice that actually helps you kill elk"

Bow tuning isn’t as hard as it sounds. In this episode I walk Josh through why he needs to tune his own bow, the 7 steps to a perfect tune, and how I tune my bow with only a foam target. This podcast references my post from the Hunt Elk in 2020 series on the … Continue reading "15 | Bow tuning in 7 easy steps"

Bow tuning isn’t as hard as it sounds. In this episode I walk Josh through why he needs to tune his own bow, the 7 steps to a perfect tune, and how I tune my bow with only a foam target. This podcast references my post from the Hunt Elk in 2020 series on the … Continue reading "15 | Bow tuning in 7 easy steps"

In this episode, I walk Josh through backcountry nutrition, why he should buy most of his food from a grocery store (not just REI), and plenty of tips & tricks learned from 25+ years of backpacking. If you’re wondering what to eat this fall, this one is for you. This podcast references my post from … Continue reading "14 | Backpacking food and nutrition tips"

In this episode, I walk Josh through backcountry nutrition, why he should buy most of his food from a grocery store (not just REI), and plenty of tips & tricks learned from 25+ years of backpacking. If you’re wondering what to eat this fall, this one is for you. This podcast references my post from … Continue reading "14 | Backpacking food and nutrition tips"

This episode is all about what makes a great broadhead for elk. We cover what matters, what doesn’t, fixed vs mechanical, how broadhead choice changes depending on your individual situation, my recommendations for Josh, and much, much more. This podcast references my post from the Hunt Elk in 2020 series on the website:–Best broadhead for … Continue reading "13 | Best broadhead for elk hunting"

This episode is all about what makes a great broadhead for elk. We cover what matters, what doesn’t, fixed vs mechanical, how broadhead choice changes depending on your individual situation, my recommendations for Josh, and much, much more. This podcast references my post from the Hunt Elk in 2020 series on the website:–Best broadhead for … Continue reading "13 | Best broadhead for elk hunting"