We are in the middle of application season! Here is my thought process as I navigate the western hunting states. Mule deer is top of my list. Listen to which states and species I eliminate from my application along with which season dates I strategically choose to maximize my mule deer hunts this year. I also mention a sneak peek into a side hustle I'll be launching soon. Enjoy!
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Hunt Series 2: Application Season

Lessons, discussions, and hunts about the journey of Finding the Backcountry

Education

Training

Language Courses

Higher Education

K-12

Educational Technology

David is one of the original gangsters of trophy mule deer hunting. He has forgotten more than most will ever see or know about big mule deer bucks. We discuss the "good 'ol days" and how mule deer hunting has changed over the years. We debate where mule deer hunting is going and what the future looks like. Enjoy!
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dustin@thehuntian.com

David Rydell - Trophy Mule Deer Hunting

I had a great conversation with Jason and Alyssa Younker from Mountain Built Mules. We discuss key differences between horses, mules, and even llamas! They give advice for new mule owners. Follow them on Instagram! Enjoy.
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Mountain Built Mules

Chris aka the muledragger on Instagram joins the podcast. Chris has one of the most incredible mule pack strings that he's been fine tuning for decades. He jumps on to tell the story of how he got into dragging mules around the backcountry and how he uses them now. Enjoy!
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@thehuntian
@muledragger
@dustinwittwer
@finding.backcountry.podcast
Email:
dustin@thehuntian.com

Chris the Muledragger

Wyatt was the lucky winner of one of the Hunt Expo Bison permits in 2023. He jumps on to tell the story of hunting with my brother and killing an absolute GIANT bison after the hunt catches them by surprise and isn't as easy as they thought it might be. Enjoy!
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@dustinwittwer
@wyattmcevoy
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dustin@thehuntian.com

Wyatt Mcevoy - Once In A Lifetime

Dustin and Jeremy meet up at the Western Hunting & Conservation Expo to discuss some telling statistical data Jeremy has been gathering at his archery shop over 5+ years and more than 500 data points. Fixed blade vs. Mechanical. Bow poundage. Shot distance. Wound percentage. We discuss all the major hot button topics with data to back up the numbers. Enjoy!
*One of the few episodes with an "ad" or promo code. Gulo Outdoors was kind enough to offer their booth space for the podcast. It was the least we could do to say thanks.
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dustin@thehuntian.com
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@muleymojo
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Hunt Series 2: Application Season

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