You need to practice, but shooting is expensive! In this episode, Samuel explains how to reduce costs as you prepare for your next hunting season.

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Stumped by what food to bring on your backpack hunt or backpacking trip? In this episode, Samuel helps you narrow down your options, provides menu examples, and throws in some tips he's learned from experience.

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Will you be in shape for your hunts this fall? Today is the day to answer that question. In this episode, Samuel explains the building bocks of a good training plan so you can get the most from your hunting season.

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Samuel explains the three most common styles of hunting and talks about when to use each method, what a day in the life looks like, and tips for success.

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Samuel explains how to keep meat cool from field to freezer.

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Samuel tells the story of bullets flying overhead and a crazed hunter, all while "putting a stalk on" an elk — but not knowing what that meant. Saddle up! Things are about to get western.

He also explains 15 common hunting terms: stalk, get western, scouting, stand, blind, sign, public land, field dress, pressure, zero, glassing, spot 'n' stalk, still hunting, binos, and ear pro.

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Samuel reviews all the gear he would take on a backpack-style hunt.

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When it comes to bear hunting, you'll often hear the phrase "find the food, find the bears." But it's not that helpful if you don't know what they eat. In this episode, Samuel describes a black bear's diet with specific examples, explains why you would find a polite bear at a farmer's market, and identifies natural areas that often produce food for bears.

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Heading into bear country? There's more to staying safe than just grabbing a handgun or bear spray. In this episode , Samuel walks you through the best ways to avoid conflict, explains the behavior patterns of a bear attack, and weighs the pros and cons of different self-defense tools.

Black Bear vs. Grizzly Identification

Idaho Bear Identification Guide

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Samuel discusses lessons learned during the 2024 Idaho spring bear hunting season and includes tips on how to find the right elevations, e-scouting, preparing for your hunt, and more.

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