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Gear & Skills Prep

Prepare for your time in the field with gear advice and skill-building resources.

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Choosing a Rifle: Questions To Ask Yourself

Duration 06:59

Choose the right rifle-cartridge combination by factoring in your hunting style, likely shooting distance, weight preferences, state regulations, and comfort.

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Target Practice Advice

Duration 01:36

Build consistency by shooting in realistic field positions—prone, kneeling, or standing with shooting sticks—and in various weather conditions to simulate a range of scenarios.

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Building Stable Unconventional Shooting Positions

Duration 01:45

Tripods, often viewed as bulky or extra weight, can dramatically increase shot stability, especially in unconventional shooting positions. Learn why you might want to add a lightweight tripod to your pack list.

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What To Store in Your Bino Harness

Duration 04:49

See specific tools to keep close to your chest when chasing elk.

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What To Keep in Your Pack

Duration 23:08

Get a piece-by-piece rundown of everything you might consider packing in.

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Glassing Gear 101

Duration 05:51

Understand factors to consider when choosing optics, including magnification, the terrain you’ll be hunting, and angled vs. straight spotting scopes.

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How Big of a Cooler Do You Need?

Duration 02:15

Select the right cooler sizes and consider packing strategies to store an elk animal effectively while maintaining meat quality and ease of transport.

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Scouting Hunting Spots

Scouting Hunting Spots

Understand how to evaluate potential hunting areas and what to look for once you’re there.

Hunting Tactics

Hunting Tactics

Learn how to approach various hunt scenarios to make the most of your time in the field.

Meat Care & Post-Hunt

Meat Care & Post-Hunt

Enjoy what comes after the hunt, from trying new recipes to picking up DIY taxidermy skills.