Morgan and Kaitlyn break down their full elk scouting process, from e-scouting with onX and Google Earth to boots-on-the-ground scouting in the field: reading terrain and elevation, finding bull bedrooms and rubs, decoding elk sign (poop, game trails, and rub age), understanding what elk actually eat, and the most common scouting mistakes DIY hunters make before archery season.

The Gear We Actually Carry (And What We Left Behind)

Welcome to the very first episode of Tag Her Out 🏹🎒

Hosts Morgan and Kaitlyn kick off Season 1 with a real look at what's actually in their packs ahead of elk season, and why their systems couldn't be more different. From boots to kill kits to camp setup, this one's full of hard-earned lessons (and a few disagreements) from experiences in car camping and into the backcountry. 

If you're gearing up for elk season, or just curious how two women hunt differently and still make it work, this is the episode to start with.

Morgan’s pack list and weights can be found here: Morgan's Pack. Make your own by creating an account @ https://lighterpack.com/

Coming later this season: layers and clothing systems, thermals, backcountry nutrition, and a full episode on grit and mental toughness.

Get out there with what you have, take notes, and build from there — one season at a time.

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Building Confidence and Grit, One Hunting Season at a Time.

Topic Timestamps:

• 0:00 – Intro & catching up
• 2:00 – Boots & socks
• 7:00 – Pack philosophy (meat-hauler vs. day pack)
• 13:00 – Bow, release, broadheads — don't forget these
• 15:00 – Calls: Hoochie Mama vs. diaphragm
• 18:00 – Wind detectors (non-negotiable gear)
• 20:30 – Gaiters
• 22:30 – Clothing & layers (quick hit, full episode coming)
• 24:30 – Kaitlyn's day pack & kill kit walkthrough
• 28:00 – Morgan's day pack & kill kit walkthrough
• 31:00 – Camp setup: sleep systems, food, water
• 34:30 – Water filtration debate (LifeStraw vs. iodine)
• 37:00 – Camp hygiene & scent control
• 39:00 – Orange hat / muzzleloader safety
• 40:30 – Final tips, wrap up

Let’s break down the calorie math behind elk hunting, plus snacks for the backcountry, hydration tips, and protein strategies for female hunters chasing elk in the mountains.

In this episode, Morgan (certified nutritionist and chef) breaks down the real math behind how many calories you're actually burning while elk hunting — and why most women come up way short. Kaitlyn shares how she keeps herself fueled with a rotating mix of sweet, salty, and savory snacks, while Morgan sticks to tighter, efficiency-driven foods. They talk about hydration, electrolytes, muscle recovery, and what to do when you're too busy chasing elk to remember to eat.

Plus: what happens when morale hits rock bottom on a rainy day with no elk in sight (hint: pizza and beer fix a lot).

Morgan’'s full pack breakdown — calories, protein, fat, and weight per ounce — is in the notes below.

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Building Confidence and Grit, One Hunting Season at a Time.