Elk Hunt Adventures Pt. 2

In this episode, Dan Johnson and Joseph dive deep into Joseph's two-year elk hunting journey, focusing on the lessons learned from both successes and challenges. Joseph shares his experiences transitioning from rifle to bow hunting, emphasizing the importance of fitness and preparation. He recounts the chaos of retail management during the holiday season, which contrasts with the tranquility of hunting, and discusses the intricacies of small game hunting, which he believes enhances his skills as a hunter. The conversation also touches on the significance of understanding elk behavior, the use of technology for e-scouting, and the emotional rollercoaster of hunting encounters, including missed opportunities and the thrill of close calls with elk.Takeaways"Preparation is key.""Fitness was number one.""You gotta have ten spots because you never know what happened the week or two before.""Learning elk behavior is where they want to be, where they need to be, was king as well.""Just because they're not responding to you does not mean they're not coming in."https://youtu.be/Via0ebKa5jE Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.