Preparing for a DIY Hunt Out West

Feb 3, 2023

This episode dives into the often-daunting task of preparing to hunt Out West. For folks coming from low-elevation flatland, here's a guide on the whole shootin' match: 

• Mental prep
• Physical prep
• Handling high altitudes
• Differences from hunting whitetails
• How to handle hunter pressure
• How to find and hunt wary, pressured game
• How to hunt overwhelmingly big country
• How to stay safe in dangerous terrain
• Are bears, mountain lions, and wolves a concern? 
• Crossing rivers and climbing mountains
• The importance of staying hydrated
• Staying focused when against challenging odds
• Packing meat
• Gear selection: Camping gear, hunting gear, and killing gear
• How to become a minimalist (mountain hunter)
• Binocular, rangefinder, and spotting scope selection
• Crucial characteristics of a western hunting rifle
• Selecting ammo
• Choosing and buying a backpack
• How to dress for (backcountry hunting) success
• Species to start with, and states to hunt
• Maximizing e-scouting
• Western DIY hunting is a campaign, not a battle

This was a fun one... ENJOY! 

 

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