Buck Hunting Adventures and the Canati Tripod with Stieg Phillips

Show Notes:

I’m picking Stieg Phillips’ brain a bit about some hunting adventures. We also talk about some of the products he’s developed, one of which I use. Stieg is based out of southern Nevada, and we start our conversation about past Nevada hunts. He likes to hunt out in Ely, where I’ve been before and had a pretty poor performance there a while ago. I like unique-looking animals with interesting racks and we get into how character trumps size and score in a lot of cases. Stieg went out with some friends from northern Utah and shares a story about getting some decent-sized mule deer.

Stieg and I also talk about misjudging buck size and getting surprised after shooting and walking closer. Sometimes it works out in your favor, especially when you can focus properly. You’re less likely to wound the animal and it’s a win-win. Next, we talk about the Canati tripod, which Stieg helped develop. He always wanted a nice tripod, but they were always really expensive. Stieg found a way to make a high-quality tripod at an affordable price. I’ve owned expensive tripods and the Canati is my favorite by far. 

The Pro Backpacker tripod is an inch or two shorter than the standard one, collapses down to 18 inches, and weighs three pounds, perfect if you’re moving around a lot. We talk about how I like to use the Canati tripod and some adjustments I’ve made to customize the experience.  If you’re not comfortable while you’re glassing, you’re not going to spot anything or want to spend the time it takes. Stieg walks through some of the Canati tripod’s features to help people get the most out of their hunts. He also shares some of the newer gear he’s come out with.

What’s Inside:

• Hunting stories from Nevada and Utah

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Canati Tripods – Muley Maniacs

Short Description:

Stieg Phillips developed the Canati tripod and here, I pick his brain about some hunting adventures and the gear he’s developed.  We talk about how I like to use the Canati tripod and some adjustments I’ve made to customize the experience. Stieg walks through some of the tripod’s features to help people get the most out of their hunts. He also shares some of the newer gear he’s come out with.

Tags

big game hunting, hunting tips, hunting guide, buck hunting, hunting stories, mule deer, Nevada, archery, buck size, score, tripod, Canati tripod, Muley Maniacs