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Backcountry Hunting Podcast


Jul 23, 2021

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Intro: Pack animals can make or break a backcountry hunt

 

Guest: Tyce Ericson, owner of Utah Bird Dog Training and long-time backcountry hunter and Llama packer. 

 

Advantages of Llamas: 

  • Calm, don't spook easily like horses and mules
  • Stronger than pack goats
  • Easy for beginners to handle and pack
  • Sure footed
  • Can forage on nearly anything
  • Rarely drink, being from the camelid family
  • Easy to haul

 

Getting started with Llamas

  • Appropriate breeds
  • Cost of trained adults vs. young Llamas
  • Training to lead and pack
  • Tack and gear for Llama packing
  • Sources for Llamas and pack gear
  • Llama rentals

 

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