The Beyond Hunter Ed Podcast

This is the final installment in a three part series detailing getting ready for an out of state elk hunt without the option of boots on the ground scouting.  In this episode I'm joined by my Dad again as we're on our way to Colorado and we discuss all the items that made it into our bags for this hunt and some of the things that didn't make the cut.

This is the second installment in a three part series detailing getting ready for an out of state elk hunt without the option of boots on the ground scouting.  In this episode I'm joined by my Dad again and we discuss how we came up with the spot on the spot for where we're going to hunt this year.  Specifically we talk general down to detailed e-scouting and using all the resources you have available to you to make sure you have the best plan you can going in.

This is the first installment in a three part series detailing getting ready for an out of state elk hunt without the option of boots on the ground scouting.  In this episode I'm joined by my Dad, Mike Jajtner while we discuss all the preparation we're doing to get ready for the upcoming elk hunt we're doing out of state in Colorado to kick off my 2021 hunting season.  We dive into the importance of physical preparation and getting your shooting on point ahead of the hunt.

In this episode we talk about about the Crater Ridge Fire and getting out hiking even when it's hot outside.  Then we dive into the main portion of the episode that revolves around the different tactics you can use in the woods to increase your odds of success hunting.  We break the tactics into two main categories, Ambush and Mobil, and explain when to use each tactic.

If you were not successful in the draw that doesn't mean you don't have options to find a good hunt this fall, and in this episode we'll show you how to find the best back-up hunt for you this fall. But first, the west is on fire again. But as hunters that can lead to a greater probability of filling your tag this fall and especially the next couple of years. In this episode we discuss the fires that are currently burring and the ways it can help you when hunting. Then we dive into the main topic for this episode, finding an Over the Counter (OTC) or Leftover tag for your hunt this fall that will give you a good chance to be successful in the field.

Current Wildfires - https://data.rgj.com/fires/

CA wildfire - https://www.gohunt.com/read/news/megafire-hits-california#gs.7dk0wy

CO Leftover tags - https://cpw.state.co.us/leftover

CA Leftover Deer Tags - https://wildlife.ca.gov/Hunting/Deer#54776-licenses-tags

Given that 2021 is the most deadly year on record for bear encounters we dive into everything bears.  I can't begin to tell you how often bears come up in the classroom.  However, it's really not that concerning of an issue if you use your head and do your research.  This episode is going to keep you safe in bear country.

List of fatal bear attacks in North America

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fatal_bear_attacks_in_North_America#2020s

Firearm Vs. Bear Spray

http://www.bear-hunting.com/2019/8/firearm-vs-bear-spray

Efficacy of Firearms for Bear Deterrence in Alaska; July 2012, Journal of Wildlife Management

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/261982557_Efficacy_of_Firearms_for_Bear_Deterrence_in_Alaska

Efficacy of Bear Deterrent Spray in Alaska

https://bearwise.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/efficacy-of-bear-spray-smith-et-al.-2010.pdf

BYU Study: Using a gun in bear encounters doesn’t make you safer

https://news.byu.edu/news/byu-study-using-gun-bear-encounters-doesnt-make-you-safer

Bear Camp Set Up

https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5361494.pdf

Hanging Food in Bear Country

https://www.backpacker.com/skills/how-to-hang-a-bear-bag-pct-style/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izsczsMCf_o    (PCT Method - 2:50)

Electric Fences - https://www.udap.com/mm5/category/bear-electric-fences

Did you think you could find public hunting  with minimal pressure?  Well, you can...   In this episode talk about ways you can increase the pressure while competing in league shooting events to become a better shot while hunting.  Then we discuss the many options the public land hunter has on military bases, including the benefits to hunting there as well as the reasons many people stay away.

In this episode we discuss the differences between shooting in your backyard or at the range on a bright sunny 70 degree day and the realities of what shooting while your hunting will be like.  Specifically we discuss the differences when wearing a backpack, cold weather gear and shooting from a tree stand or ground blind.  Finally we look at some ways you can simulate pressure while practicing to make you a better shot while hunting.