Elk at 12 Yards, Bears in the Dark & No Spoon for 3 Days with Rodger Holscher

Got questions? Send us a text!Rodger Holscher is back in the studio—and this time, it’s not just tactics and gear talk. This is full-on story mode.From nearly bonking out after three days without a spoon to punching his tag on a bull at 12 yards, Rodger walks us through some of his most unforgettable backcountry hunts with Chris and the crew. Whether it’s calling in elk from the side of the road, recovering bears in thick timber, or dropping a running bruin in Crocs (yep, that happened)—this episode is loaded with both laughs and lessons.What we cover:Elk hunting mistakes that almost turned seriousPackouts when the fuel tank is emptyHow bears, wolves, and wind all factored into some wild momentsThe value of knowing your weapon—and what you’re capable of under pressureReal-world gear takeaways, bear defense setups, and pistol talkThis one’s for the guys who’ve been there, barely made it out, and still can’t wait to go back in.Subscribe, review, and share it with your hunting crew—we appreciate the support.Powered by Initial AscentShop packs built to carry heavy loads more comfortably. Subscribe and join the journey. New episodes dropping weekly.#MountainDudePodcast #FaithGritGear #BackcountryLife #ChristianOutdoorsmen #HuntingPodcasthttps://initialascent.com/Want to watch the episode on YouTube:Click here.InstagramFacebook