In this episode, I take you through my elk hunt in the rugged wilderness of North Idaho. We dive deep into the unique challenges of hunting in thick forests and mountainous terrain, where understanding elk behavior and mastering the wind and thermals can make or break your hunt. I’ll share how we adapted our strategies on the fly, dealt with the presence of other hunters, and navigated the unpredictable conditions. Expect a few laughs too as I recount some of the more humorous moments from the trip. This one’s all about the highs, the lessons, and the gritty reality of elk hunting in some tough country.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 407

• North Idaho’s rugged terrain poses unique challenges.
• Understanding elk behavior.
• Wind direction and thermals make or break hunting strategies.
• Adaptability is key to handling changing conditions.
• Is that bugle elk or hunter?
• Hunting is as much about the experience as the result.

SHOW NOTES AND LINKS:

—Truth From The Stand Merch

—Save 20% on ASIO GEAR code TRUTH20

—Support our partners: Asio Gear , Exodus Outdoor Gear, Tethrd , Spartan Forge

— Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ’s Archery World

—Waypoint TV

Hey folks, Clint here from the Truth From The Stand podcast. In this episode, I chat with my buddy Wilson about our upcoming Idaho elk hunt together, chasing whitetails in Idaho, and Wilsons epic Mule Deer hunt in one of the last truly wild places in the lower 48, the Frank Church Wilderness.

Wilson talks about being present with family, his elk hunting success, and a memorable bull elk encounter. He also shares the emotional toll of losing an animal and prepping for the new season.

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• Emotional mule deer hunt in the Frank Church Wilderness.
• The hunt taught him to appreciate small moments.
• Being present is key in hunting and life.
• Scouting and hunting elk like whitetails works.
• Joy in small things and not wishing time away is crucial.
• Losing an animal is tough but a learning experience.
• Hunt prep should focus on mental readiness and adaptability.
• Taking risks and trying new strategies can succeed.
• A supportive network helps with hunting’s ups and downs.
• Persistence and exploring less productive areas find elk.

SHOW NOTES AND LINKS:

—Truth From The Stand Merch

—Save 20% on ASIO GEAR code TRUTH20

—Support our partners: Asio Gear , Exodus Outdoor Gear, Tethrd , Spartan Forge

— Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ’s Archery World

—Waypoint TV

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Tim Bunao. Tim and I are birds of a feather in the sense that when we set a goal…there’s no turning back. We both have adopted a similar approach the past few years…and that’s simplifying things, and trusting our gut to find more success. Tim Moved west to expand his hunting opportunities a few years ago…he’s still a die-hard whitetail bow hunter. Now he ’s just added a few species to list. He had an epic season this year from as last minute move to stalk a whitetail, to killing a giant bull and stalking and killing a mountain lion the same day…with a bow! Super stoked to have Tim back on…he’s the real deal – thanks for listening.

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1. Believing in your own intel
2. The art of spot and stalk
3. The power of trusting your gut
4. Simplify hunting and find success
5. The short guy advantage
6. And much more

SHOW NOTES AND LINKS:

—Truth From The Stand Merch

—Save 20% on ASIO GEAR code TRUTH20

—Save 15% on Exodus trail cameras or arrows with code TFTS or just click this link for automatic savings at checkout!

—Save $$ on the Spartan Forge App with code TRUTH

—Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer, Tethrd & Spartan Forge

— Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ’s Archery World

—Waypoint TV

Today I’m joined by my buddy Chad Sylvester to do our annual “good, bad, and ugly” episode where we cover the season that was…all the good and all the warts. It’s impossible to lay a foundation for improvement without first examining what you’ve done well, and where you’re falling short. This episode acts as an annual reset for me and helps me take a hard look at the man in the mirror. Admittedly, I had a pretty good year, but there’s always things to work on. Hope you all dig the sesh – thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 372

1. Hunting bedded animals
2. Learning on the fly
3. Eating bugs
4. Making eye contact
5. Patiently aggressive
6. The band is back together

SHOW NOTES AND LINKS:

—Truth From The Stand Merch

—Save 15% on Exodus trail cameras or arrows with code TFTS or just click this link for automatic savings at checkout!

—Save $$ on the Spartan Forge App with code TRUTH

—Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer, Tethrd & Spartan Forge

— Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ’s Archery World

—Waypoint TV

What’s happening folks. Today I’m joined by my friends Jameson Curtis and Kelly McGraw of Wild At Heart. They’re some Pennsylvania fellas who have a knack for finding mountain bucks and have a passion for adventure hunts in the west. They also happen to be pretty great storytellers with a camera – tune in and enjoy!

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST #122:

—Breaking news

—Hunting mature bucks in the big woods

—Mountain buck bedding & playing the wind

—Hunting the west

—And much more

SHOW NOTES AND LINKS:

—Be sure to RSVP for BHA’s Muster In the Mountains here – http://bit.ly/MusterintheMountains

—Support our partners: Tethrd

What’s up everyone! Today I’m joined by Beau Martonik of East Meets West and we’re covering hunting mountain bucks, Alaska trips, and hunting elk—tune in!

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What To Expect From Podcast #76:

—Alaska trip

—Hanging with grizz

—Conversing with non-hunters

—Elk hunting

—Mountain bucks

—Beaver dams

—And much more!

Show Notes And Links:

—Check out East Meets West 

—Join the East Meets West Facebook page and follow their Instagram page

—Support our partners: Wicked Tree Gear , Exodus Outdoor Gear, Ozonics, Trophy Ridge, Tecomate Seed, and  Glacier Coolers

—Use the promo code “truth” and receive a 20% discount on any Wicked Tree Gear, Glacier Coolers’ or Tecomate Seed Purchase and $20 off any Exodus Trail Camera purchase!

Today on the show John and I are joined by Cole Tanner, Ozonics product specialist. Cole has been a big game guide in Colorado and a cameraman for Fred Eichler in the past. He shares a bunch of great stories (the bear story is killer!) as well as how his past experiences prepared him for his role with Ozonics.

To listen to the podcast click the orange play button at the top of the page.  You can also download the podcast via iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play—don’t forget to  share with your friends! If you like the podcast, please leave us a 5 star iTunes rating…we’d really appreciate it.

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What To Expect From Podcast #61 :

—Cole’s background

—Guiding in Colorado

—Hey…you know Steve from Iowa??

—Filming for Fred Eichler

—That “oh” shit moment when bear hunting in Canada

—How Cole joined Ozonics

—And much more!

Show Notes And Links:

—Support our partners: Wicked Tree Gear , Exodus Outdoor Gear, Ozonics, Trophy Ridge, Tecomate Seed, and  Glacier Coolers

—Follow Ozonics on social media: Facebook, Instagram, & Youtube

—Use the promo code “truth” and receive a 20% discount on any Wicked Tree Gear, Glacier Coolers’ or Tecomate Seed Purchase and $20 off any Exodus Trail Camera purchase!

What’s up gang! Today on the show John and I are reviewing what worked, what didn’t work, and what we’ve learned during the course of our 2017 deer hunting season.  We also begin to outline a few of our plans for the upcoming 2018 season, never too early to prep!

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What To Expect From Podcast #49:

—2017 goals revisited

—First season with new whitetail properties

—Montana antelope and elk hunts

—What worked

—What failed

—2017 lessons to carry into 2018

—And much more!!

—Support our partners: Wicked Tree Gear , Exodus Outdoor Gear, Tecomate Seed, and  Glacier Coolers

—Use the promo code “truth” and receive a 20% discount on any Wicked Tree Gear, Glacier Coolers’ or Tecomate Seed Purchase and $20 off any Exodus Trail Camera purchase!

Today on the show John and I are catching up on our Montana hunts and sharing updates to the beginning of our whitetail seasons.

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What To Expect From Podcast #36:

—Family time

—John’s antelope hunt (big antelope alert)

—Clint’s Elk hunt

—Whitetail updates

—Near misses

—Keeping whitetail secrets

Show Notes And Links:

—Visit our partners  Exodus Outdoor Gear , Whitetail Institute of North America, and Lone Wolf Portable Treestands

—Receive a $20 discount on Exodus Trail Camera purchases when you use the promo code “truth” at checkout

One of the things I like to work on when I’m at the range is shooting from different positions while carrying my pack to simulate some of the more awkward shooting positions I may encounter during a hunt. In this video, I’ll be doing my archery preparation for an elk hunt. I’m shooting at a3D elk target at 57 yards, from my knees, with a 40 lb pack. I know this is likely more weight than I’ll typically hike with in Montana however, I try to make the scenarios more difficult now so the sequence is a little easier when the rubber meets the road in September.

I also use this range time to determine which pins I’ll be using at odd distances. It’s one thing to be accurate at even distances like 20, 30, and 40 yards, even out to 70 yards. It’s another thing to understand which pins you should use at in between distances like 37 or 56 yards.  And it’s an entirely different animal to do it with your target elk or whitetail approaching. With that, I try to spend time each range session to shoot at in between distances and understand my arrow trajectory from one pin to the next.

Hope you enjoy the video, I had fun making it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uL-xcwNwCWU&t=85s