Ep. 370: The Trials and Tribulations of Public Land Deer Hunting

Today on the show we discuss the trials and tribulations of public land deer hunting and how to deal with these challenges - using the story of our recent Idaho hunt as an example.

Topics discussed:

• How the story of our recent Idaho hunt can serve as an example for future trips and ways to adjust
• The power of the first sit - and the downfall of future sits
• Adjusting to hunting pressure
• Dealing with random adversity on traveling hunts
• How to stay positive in the face of challenges
• Learning new ground on the fly
• When and how to scout public land on a short trip
• Balancing the hard work of a hunt and still trying to have fun
• Sabotage
• Setting standards on a public land hunt
• Taking a punch and getting back up

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