The Full Story Behind Our Controversial Helicopter Hunt on Landlocked Public Ground

Last season, hunting editor Andrew McKean and his buddies accessed a piece of public ground by flying in. The aftermath of their once-in-a-lifetime hunt involved a stolen elk skull, a tense confrontation with a rancher, and charges in court. Here's what happened, and what McKean says could be solutions to a bigger problem with public lands. Hosted by editor-in-chief Alex Robinson. Produced by executive editor Natalie Krebs. Reporting by hunting and conservation editor Andrew McKean. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices