CRH Ep. 05 Less is more. What do you really need in your pack for a day of hunting?

04/19/22 • 29 min

These days it seems like hunting has become all about the gear and the "Industry" Gotta have all the cool stuff. The problem is then you have to carry all that stuff and it can slow you down. Turns out carrying less stuff can make you a more effective hunter. In this episode I break down what I carry in my pack for a day of hunting. I wouldn't say it's a minimalist approach, but more about keeping it simple and light enough that I can hunt and hike all day, day after day. I'm sure there will be some disagreements about it, and some things I left out, but my hope is to help people sort through all of the "must have" stuff to lighten the load and hunt harder and longer. My philosophy is to keep it simple and light, but make sure the really important things are covered well. This is about day hunting from camp or truck not about backpack hunting, but this same philosophy can be applied once you get to camp on that backpack hunt. What did I miss here? Let me know @closerangehunter on Instagram.

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CRH Ep. 04 Solo Hunting- Why it's the best way to hunt, or maybe not.

In this episode I talk about why I usually hunt solo and why I think it is the way to go, and sometimes not. I cover some of the pros and cons of hunting solo and some tips on what it takes. I offer my opinion on why more people are becoming interested in solo hunting and why some won't do it. It is just something I've always done and until recently didn't realize that being "solo hunter" was a "thing". I'll probably ruffle a few feathers, but as the meme says, "Change my mind."

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In this episode I talk about the pros and cons of backcountry travel and hunting with pack llamas. (Spoiler alert: It's almost all pros.)
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We have been packing with llamas since 1995 and have a pack llama business called, Arizona Backcountry Llamas. You can look us up on Instagram and Facebook under that name and our website is Arizonallamas.com. If you want to go on a pack trip with your friends and family or go on a backcountry hunting adventure check us out.