If you're prepping for spring bear or turkey season, or just drew tags for deer or elk, it's time to make a plan. In this episode, Samuel embraces the old Boy Scout motto "Be Prepared" and walks through planning a hunting trip from start to finish.

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The Persistence Outdoors Podcast focuses on big-game hunting in North America. Whether you’re preparing for your first hunt, getting back into it, or just here to hang out, join us as we help more people get outside and into the hunting lifestyle.

It's not uncommon for hunters and outdoorsmen to struggle with knee pain. Hunting big game like deer and elk often requires a heavy pack out, not to mention carrying around your rifle, water, optics, and everything else. In this episode, Samuel tells the story of his knee injury and recovery. He also explains his new philosophy and protocol for pain-free knees in the wild.

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Animal movement isn't random. For hunters, that's great news. In this episode, Samuel explains daily patterns, rutting movement, and seasonal patterns that can help you find animals when you're hunting deer, elk, bears, and other big game. This episode builds on the previous episode about scouting, so make sure to listen to that one as well.

The Persistence Outdoors Podcast is a hunting podcast geared towards new and intermediate hunters. Whether you’re preparing for your first hunt, getting back into it, or just here to hang out, join us as we help more people get outside and into the hunting lifestyle.

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This episode covers the basics of scouting and e-scouting, two essential hunting skills that can increase your success. Topics include: how to scout, what you're actually looking for when scouting, why terrain features matter, when to e-scout vs. scouting in person, using mapping apps, and more.

The Persistence Outdoors Podcast is a hunting podcast geared towards new and intermediate hunters. Whether you’re preparing for your first hunt, getting back into it, or just here to hang out, join us as we help more people get outside and into the hunting lifestyle.

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In this episode, Samuel explains knife safety best practices to help you stay safe with a blade. Topics include safe cutting direction, your "blood circle" and the "triangle of death," keeping your knife sharp, how to give and accept a knife safely, what to do with a dropped knife, using cutting gloves, assembling a first aid kit, and more. Remember, don't get complacent!

The Persistence Outdoors Podcast is a hunting podcast geared towards new and intermediate hunters. Whether you’re preparing for your first hunt, getting back into it, or just here to hang out, join us as we help more people get outside and into the hunting lifestyle.

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Post-hunting season is a good time to sort through your gear and figure out what worked and what didn't. In this episode, Samuel shares 10 mini-reviews of essential gear items and decides if he'll keep or replace them in the new year.

1. Crispi Nevada boots
2. FHF Gear Pro-M bino harness
3. Yeti 75 cooler
4. Halo Bolt battery pack
5. Black Diamond Storm 450
6. RAB Electron Pro down jacket
7. Random tripod (anti-review)
8. Meriwool 250 merino wool base layer
9. Camel Crown rain jacket
10. Marmot Sawtooth 15 down sleeping bag

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The Persistence Outdoors Podcast is a hunting podcast geared towards new and intermediate hunters. Whether you’re preparing for your first hunt, getting back into it, or just here to hang out, join us as we help more people get outside and into the hunting lifestyle.

Snow complicates things. It makes hiking harder, you're more likely to get wet, and it adds an element of risk. Whether you're hiking, hunting, or camping in snow, these tips will help you stay comfortable and safe. Plus, you'll find out why you should breath through your nose in cold weather and how gaining weight helped Samuel regulate his body temperature.

The Persistence Outdoors Podcast is a hunting podcast geared towards new and intermediate hunters. Whether you’re preparing for your first hunt, getting back into it, or just here to hang out, join us as we help more people get outside and into the hunting lifestyle.

Questions, feedback, or podcast suggestions? Drop a comment or shoot Samuel an email at [email protected].

Hunters sometimes think that by hunting, they'll save money. But is that really the case? In this episode, Samuel reveals just how much he's spent on guns, gear, tags, and more. He then stacks that up against the monetary value of the meat he's harvested this year. Even after all that, he's still convinced hunting is worth it.

The Persistence Outdoors Podcast is a hunting podcast geared towards new and intermediate hunters. Whether you’re preparing for your first hunt, getting back into it, or just here to hang out, join us as we help more people get outside and into the hunting lifestyle.

Questions, feedback, or podcast suggestions? Drop a comment or shoot Samuel an email at [email protected].

Samuel recounts the ups and downs of hunting whitetail deer in North Idaho and Eastern Washington. After days of tough hunting and few deer, it all comes together during the peak rut. (Also, Samuel manages not to say "mature deer" throughout the entire episode. You're welcome.)

The Persistence Outdoors Podcast is a hunting podcast geared towards new and intermediate hunters. Whether you’re preparing for your first hunt, getting back into it, or just here to hang out, join us as we help more people get outside and into the hunting lifestyle.

Questions, feedback, or podcast suggestions? Drop a comment or shoot Samuel an email at [email protected].

Samuel shares his entire process or building a fire, covering the three things fire needs; the difference between tinder, kindling, and firewood; lean-to and log cabin structures; the best tinder; fire starters; and more. He also gives tips for building a fire in wet weather and explains when to use a stove instead.

The Persistence Outdoors Podcast is a hunting podcast geared towards new and intermediate hunters. Whether you’re preparing for your first hunt, getting back into it, or just here to hang out, join us as we help more people get outside and into the hunting lifestyle.

Questions, feedback, or podcast suggestions? Drop a comment or shoot Samuel an email at [email protected].