This episode is part of my series related to the steps you will need to learn to become a veteran hunter. It's essential that you give yourself the best opportunity for an easy recovery by knowing what to consider and how to respond.

Every hunter will learn to deal with adversity in their own way. Just know that recovering your animal after the shot will bring its own set of challenges. Be ready for those challenges.

Get a free copy of Learn to Hunt: 10 Steps to Hunting Success https://greenhornhunting.com/starthunting

 Lastly, I would like to invite you to join the brand new hunting community we are starting at https://greenhorn-hunting-community.mn.co/. This group is a safe place to ask questions and share knowledge related to hunting. The focus of this group is to help new and inexperienced hunters, but veteran hunters are encouraged to join and help mentor their fellow hunters.

You have done all the learning and preparation and now it's time to put your plan into action. Get out of the truck and head off to your hunting spot with confidence. You can do this.

In today's podcast, I'll share some of my favorite hunting strategies with you. You should choose one of these and pursue it with the expectation of having an opportunity to shoot.

I also cover the steps you need to follow to make a well-placed shot. You practiced for this moment, so don't hesitate, be confident.

Get a free copy of Learn to Hunt: 10 Steps to Hunting Success https://greenhornhunting.com/starthunting

 Lastly, I would like to invite you to join the brand new hunting community we are starting at https://greenhorn-hunting-community.mn.co/. This group is a safe place to ask questions and share knowledge related to hunting. The focus of this group is to help new and inexperienced hunters, but veteran hunters are encouraged to join and help mentor their fellow hunters.

What is it that you need to be sure you have before you leave on your hunt?

You don’t want to have done all of this preparation and have it destroyed by a simple vehicle breakdown or other avoidable catastrophe. 

This episode will give you some pointers and get you thinking about the smallest of details. 

If you ever have questions, please email me at [email protected]

Get a free copy of Learn to Hunt: 10 Steps to Hunting Success https://greenhornhunting.com/starthunting

Get a list of the items that should be in your daypack at https://greenhornhunting.com/daypacklist

Need the list of everything that should be in your truck when you go overnight? Check out our Gear Checklist at https://greenhornhunting.com/gearchecklist

Don’t forget to leave your Hunting Plan. Get a copy of ours at https://greenhornhunting.com/huntingplan

 Lastly, I would like to invite you to join the brand new hunting community we are starting at https://greenhorn-hunting-community.mn.co/. This group is a safe place to ask questions and share knowledge related to hunting. The focus of this group is to help new and inexperienced hunters, but veteran hunters are encouraged to join and help mentor their fellow hunters.

Without good planning and preparation, you are destined to leave something important behind. That is why in today’s podcast we talk about 3 of the most important items you need to go hunting. You shouldn’t leave home without any of them.

But those aren’t the only items you’ll need. So, to help you avoid forgetting something important, I’ve included a couple of great gear lists in today’s episode. Why try to come up with your own list when you can download mine and add to it.

This episode, like so many in this 10 Step series, is just a quick simple discussion designed to get you to think and plan your next hunt. Focused on the new and inexperienced hunter, but created with the intention of helping everyone who hunts. 

Get a free copy of Learn to Hunt: 10 Steps to Hunting Success https://greenhornhunting.com/starthunting

Get a list of the items that should be in your daypack at https://greenhornhunting.com/daypacklist

Need the list of everything that should be in your truck when you go overnight? Check out our Gear Checklist at https://greenhornhunting.com/gearchecklist

Don’t forget to leave your Hunting Plan. Get a copy of ours at https://greenhornhunting.com/huntingplan

 Lastly, I would like to invite you to join the brand new hunting community we are starting at https://greenhorn-hunting-community.mn.co/. This group is a safe place to ask questions and share knowledge related to hunting. The focus of this group is to help new and inexperienced hunters, but veteran hunters are encouraged to join and help mentor their fellow hunters.

Welcome to a special episode of the Greenhorn Hunting Podcast. Today is opening day of spring bear season in some game units in Idaho.

I love spring bear season and the opportunity to get into the woods and hunt. If you are wondering what bear hunting can be like and if it's something you should try, check out this podcast. 

I'm going to focus on helping you understand why we bear hunt and what makes it a great spring activity. This episode will definitely help if you have questions about Idaho's bear hunting seasons.

If you need more help:

Email: [email protected]

Join the Greenhorn Hunting Community

Check out my book Learn to Hunt: 10 Steps to Hunting Success

Are you trying to get into better physical shape for the coming hunting season?

On today’s podcast, I ask you to consider the hunt you are planning this coming hunting season. How important is it that you are physically and mentally fit? Should you be working out 5 days a week? 

I explain that It really depends on how and where you plan to hunt. What are your expectations come hunting season? Do you plan to go deep in the woods or sit in a treestand on a small piece of land? 

Just listen to this short podcast and I’ll share with you what you should be thinking about and some suggestions to get you ready. 

It isn’t a requirement that you are a fitness guru in order to be a successful hunter. There is an opportunity for everyone.

Get a free copy of Learn to Hunt: 10 Steps to Hunting Success https://greenhornhunting.com/starthunting

Lastly, I would like to invite you to Join the Hunting Community at https://greenhorn-hunting-community.mn.co/. This group is a safe place to ask questions and share knowledge related to hunting. The focus of this group is to help new and inexperienced hunters, but veteran hunters are encouraged to join and help mentor their fellow hunters.

Today’s episode is all about scouting for the animal you what to hunt. You will learn about hunting private land versus public land and the advantages to both. This is Step 4 in my book Learn to Hunt: 10 Steps to Hunting Success. Find a copy of this book for free at GreenhornHunting.com/starthunting.

I share with you how to scout for your next hunt and several ways to do it. You will learn the tools I use and why I think they improve my scouting.

Without a good scouting plan, you are really putting yourself at risk of wasting a lot of time when hunting season comes, the time you could actually be hunting. I hope this podcast helps you find animals and improves your chances of having more hunting success. 

If this podcast is helpful to you, please write a review and let others know. Also, be sure to subscribe and get every episode on your phone ready to listen come Monday mornings. 

Get a free copy of Learn to Hunt: 10 Steps to Hunting Success https://greenhornhunting.com/starthunting

Lastly, I would like to invite you to join the brand new hunting community we are starting at https://greenhorn-hunting-community.mn.co/. This group is a safe place to ask questions and share knowledge related to hunting. The focus of this group is to help new and inexperienced hunters, but veteran hunters are encouraged to join and help mentor their fellow hunters.

Check out OnXmaps and get the best smartphone app for hunting.

Google Earth offers you a 3-dimensional look like no other online tool.

Get your copy of the Private Property Access Guide - https://greenhornhunting.com/getaccess so you can learn how to get hunting access on private land.

Access Yes is Idaho’s partnership program between hunters and private landowners

Watch a video on youtube that explains the different lands you can hunt and what makes them different.

If you have any questions or thoughts please email me at [email protected]

In today’s podcast, You will understand the factors to consider when you choose your hunting rifle. It’s not about the caliber you shoot as much as it is about getting a rifle that works for you. 

I also talk about the things to consider when choosing a bow and arrow set up. Maybe the one you have will work fine, but a little adjustment or two and your accuracy will improve tremendously.

This podcast is the third step in a 10 step process I discuss in my book Learn to Hunt. You can get a free copy at greenhornhunting.com/starthunting.You should make sure the hunting weapon you choose will not only kill the animal you are hunting quickly and effectively, but it needs to be something you have a great deal of confidence in. 

I hope this episode will encourage you to find the right gun or bow for your next hunt and you will understand how to build confidence in that weapon over time. 

Get a free copy of Learn to Hunt: 10 Steps to Hunting Success https://greenhornhunting.com/starthunting

Visit the website at greenhornhunting.com and check out some of the other content available that is related to getting started hunting and focused on helping new and inexperienced hunters.

 Lastly, I would like to invite you to join the brand new hunting community we are starting at https://greenhorn-hunting-community.mn.co/. This group is a safe place to ask questions and share knowledge related to hunting. The focus of this group is to help new and inexperienced hunters, but veteran hunters are encouraged to join and help mentor their fellow hunters.

On today’s podcast, we focus on learning how to break down the hunting regulations into bite-size pieces so you won’t be overwhelmed by too much information. I know as a hunter education instructor that reading the game laws has prevented many people from moving forward in their pursuit to be a hunter.

If you are faced with this challenge, hopefully, this podcast will boost your confidence, or at least encourage you to ask questions so you can get on to the next step in learning how to hunt.

I would suggest you click the link below and download a copy of the 2019 - 2020 Idaho Big Game Regulation or pick up a copy and follow along as I go page to page through just the pages I need to learn to hunt a whitetail deer. This book is 126 pages, but we are only going to need to study about 16 pages. 

Click here to see the 2019-2020 Idaho Big Game Regulations on the Idaho Fish and Game website

Get a free copy of Learn to Hunt: 10 Steps to Hunting Success https://greenhornhunting.com/starthunting

Learn about the Hunter passport in Idaho https://idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/passport

Idaho Hunter Education website https://idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/education

Visit https://greenhornhunting.com/hunter-safety to see options for taking an online class in your state

Lastly, I would like to invite you to join the brand new hunting community we are starting at https://greenhorn-hunting-community.mn.co/. This group is a safe place to ask questions and share knowledge related to hunting. The focus of this group is to help new and inexperienced hunters, but veteran hunters are encouraged to join and help mentor their fellow hunters.

Today on the podcast you will learn all about hunter education. I’ll take you through what hunter education class is and the subjects you would learn if you attend one of my classes. 

This is meant as an introduction for new “want to be hunters” or anyone just interested in what hunting is all about. You will learn there are several ways to get your hunter education certificate regardless of your learning style or how much time you have available.

I even introduce you to an opportunity to hunt without taking hunter education which may be available in your state or province.

Get a free copy of Learn to Hunt: 10 Steps to Hunting Success https://greenhornhunting.com/starthunting

Learn about the Hunter passport in Idaho https://idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/passport

Idaho Hunter Education website https://idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/education

Visit https://greenhornhunting.com/hunter-safety to see options for taking an online class in your state

Get a copy of our Hunt Planner at https://greenhornhunting.com/huntingplan/

Here are two GPS mapping tools that may interest you onXmaps and Huntwise

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Lastly, I would like to invite you to join the brand new hunting community we are starting at https://greenhorn-hunting-community.mn.co/. This group is a safe place to ask questions and share knowledge related to hunting. The focus of this group is to help new and inexperienced hunters, but veteran hunters are encouraged to join and help mentor their fellow hunters.