#040 - The Utah Extended Archery season is difficult. Lots of people, changing animal behavior, and limited public land all pose a unique difficulty hunting with a bow in late season. Kenneth Oetker has overcome these challenges and is consistently successful hunting the Wasatch Front with a bow. We talk about tactics, mindset, and general tips to get the job done in this unique season.

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#039 - It's finally SEPTEMBER! That means archery elk hunting. Now unlike most hunters, I'm not after a giant bull, I'm definitely not going to let one go if I come across one, but I was mostly targeting any elk that would come to calls. If you just want to fill the freezer with any elk during the beginning of archery season this is for you.

Stuff talked about in this episode:

Episode 37 is part 1 of this hunt

Canvas cutter - canvascutter.com
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Costco puffy - https://www.costco.com/gerry-men%e2%80%99s-sweater-down-jacket.product.100567141.html

Chris Roe's "Doorway Principle":
Roe Hunting Resources - https://www.roehuntingresources.com/

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#038 - There are a lot of questions that arise surrounding gear with hunting season rolling in. Luckily for me, Utah archery seasons start pretty early so I’ve already been hunting for 5 days at the time of this recording and when this episode comes out I’ll actually already be hunting again for another 5 days - chasing elk with my bow. 

A lot of gear questions get answered by just getting out there and using what you have and seeing what works best. But that takes time, and being out in the field. For lots of us, we only get a few days each year to hunt so we need to make it count. That's the goal of this podcast, to cut down on the learning curve so you can maximize your effectiveness and learn lessons before you otherwise would have.

Note: some of these links are affiliate links which means if you make a purchase, I will make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Using these links is a great way to help out the show!

Stuff talked about in this episode:

ARCHERY TARGET: https://amzn.to/3jpy6KN

BROADHEADS: https://amzn.to/326aDJe

FIRST LITE CLOTHING: https://www.firstlite.com/

I did a whole episode on layering and clothing in Episode 33

• Corrugate Guide Pant: https://www.firstlite.com/products/corrugate-guide-pant
• Wick Hoodie: https://www.firstlite.com/products/mens-wick-hoody
• Kiln Hoodie: https://www.firstlite.com/products/mens-kiln-hoody

Becoming a Backpack Hunter by Josh Kirchner: https://amzn.to/3hVsPeg 

LEUKOTAPE: https://amzn.to/2EPqx1i

BATTERY PACK: https://darkenergy.com/products/poseidon-pro

HEADLAMP: https://amzn.to/2QAEN0l

WATER FILTER:

• Sawyer squeeze: https://amzn.to/3lCXIWP
• Fast fill adapter: https://amzn.to/2QDq84G
• Platypus water bladder: https://amzn.to/3lv79Y9

Complete episode on Water Filtering: Episode 34

BACKPACK: https://amzn.to/36kCXGo

DOWN JACKET (from Costco): https://www.costco.com/gerry-men%e2%80%99s-sweater-down-jacket.product.100567141.html

My favorite MTN OPS products:

• ENDURO: https://mtnops.com/enduro
• IGNITE: https://mtnops.com/ignite
• ELECTROLYTES: https://mtnops.com/electrolights
• SLUMBER: https://mtnops.com/slumber

CANVAS CUTTER: https://canvascutter.com

• I use the Dominator model with the pole system
• Use code "HTW" for 10% off

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#037 - Early season archery elk hunting has unique challenges: it's too early for bugling, it can be hot, and the animals don't tend to move much during the day. In this episode, I give the breakdown of my first week archery hunting elk in early season and the lessons learned.

Stuff talked about in this episode:

Archery Target - https://amzn.to/3gLidNc

Canvas Cutter - Coupon code "HTW" for 10% off - https://canvascutter.com

Water Filtering stuff:

Sawyer Squeeze –  https://amzn.to/3gUADLW

Sawyer Fast Fill Adapter – https://amzn.to/3j20Cmo

Platypus 3.0 L bladder – https://amzn.to/2C7LhAc

Other stuff:

MTN OPS Slumber - https://mtnops.com/slumber

Jetboil - https://amzn.to/32GUaKm

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#036 - Knee pain can end your hunt before you want it, and shoulder pain can end your hunt before it starts. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Preston Ward of Mtn Physio and discuss how to prevent knee pain and avoid surgery with physical therapy.

Check out Dr. Preston Ward's services on his website:

www.mtnphysio.com

Mtn Physio on Instagram:

@mtn_physio

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#035 - If you get winded, it's game over. Make sure you understand the fundamentals about wind in the mountains, how thermals work, and how to play the wind so it's always in your favor. This episode goes into it all!

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Gear List - https://huntthewest.us/gear

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#034 - Clean water is a necessity in the backcountry. You won't last long without it, so having a quality water filter that you can rely on is a MUST. I had an experience this week on a hike that helped me improve my water filtering setup and I'm excited to share the things I learned with you.

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Sawyer Squeeze -  https://amzn.to/3gUADLW

Sawyer Fast Fill Adapter - https://amzn.to/3j20Cmo

Platypus 3.0 L bladder - https://amzn.to/2C7LhAc

I use these three items above for my favorite water filtering setup. You're gonna love it!

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Sawyer Mini - https://amzn.to/3em1kHG

Katadyn Pump Filter - https://amzn.to/3j4AmrQ

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#033 - Why is hunting clothing so expensive? We dive into that question, discuss layering, and answer your questions so you can stay comfortable in the backcountry.

Links to stuff talked about in this episode:

King's camo on amazon: https://amzn.to/2Z3qt4e

Kings camo long sleeve T-shirt: https://amzn.to/3dnGuax
Kings camo pants: https://amzn.to/37Rf0sH
Kings camo hoodie: https://amzn.to/2NpFR5H 

First Lite Performance Clothing: https://www.firstlite.com/

First Lite Wick hoodie: https://www.firstlite.com/products/mens-wick-hoody
First Lite Kiln hoodie: https://www.firstlite.com/products/mens-kiln-hoody
First Lite Corrugate Guide Pant: https://www.firstlite.com/products/corrugate-guide-pant
First Lite Uncompahgre Puffy: https://www.firstlite.com/products/mens-uncompahgre-2-0-puffy-jacket

Here's the link to Josh Kirchner's book:
Becoming A Backpack Hunter by Josh Kirchner: https://amzn.to/3hVsPeg
Josh was in Episode 24

Affordable Rain Gear from Frogg Toggs: https://amzn.to/2Z03w1Y

Merino Wool Socks: https://amzn.to/2Np3POw

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#032 - We had some close encounters with turkeys this season and I want to give you all the details in this episode. Be sure to check out the video from Emagine Outdoors on YouTube. That video can be found here: https://youtu.be/1vjf7vNNfws

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#031 - You are my hunting partner on this turkey hunt, I recorded this episode 100% in the field and you get to come along. Let me know how you like this format of episode I think it's really fun.

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