Ep. 56: Hunting Elk in Utah w/ Wild Country Outfitters

10/17/19 • 39 min

Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Northern Utah, Wild Country Outfitters is well known as one of the premier wildlife ranches in the world for hunting fair chase elk, mule deer, and more.

Join Leupold CEO, Bruce Pettet, as he sits down with outfit owner Tom Land and his son Austin to offer advice for hunters on preparing for a big hunt, choosing the right outfitter for you, and more.

Subjects Discussed: Ranch management as an ongoing conservation effort; letting the elk thrive; being patient vs. being aggressive; the most important gear for an elk hunt; enjoying the hunt experience; and more.

Join Leupold CEO, Bruce Pettet, as he sits down with outfit owner Tom Land and his son Austin to offer advice for hunters on preparing for a big hunt, choosing the right outfitter for you, and more.

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Ep. 55: How Binoculars and Rangefinders Actually Work

This is the second part of Adam’s conversation with VP of Product Development, Tim Lesser, recorded on location at Leupold HQ in Oregon. In this episode, they discuss binoculars and rangefinders.

If you’ve ever wondered how to choose wisely with either of these product categories, this episode will open your eyes—pun intended—to the details that matter to you and your hunting style.

Subjects Discussed: lenses, prisms, and diopter adjustments; glare reduction; laser sensitivity and accuracy; ballistic computations; how to sight-in your rangefinder; and a whole lot more.

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Ep. 57: Mule Deer Camp w/ Working Class Bowhunter - Pt. 1

Hunting season may be nearing an end, but the stories are just beginning. This two-part unscripted, wild, and fun mule deer hunt story is filled with everything you'd expect from a hunting camp - a lot of BS., mistakes, and eventually some success.

Join Curt Geier (Working Class Bowhunter Podcast), Brandon Palaniuk (Professional Bass Fisherman), and Leupold's own Lucas Burt as they venture into the high country of Eastern Oregon chasing mule deer.

Subjects Discussed: The fallacy of the snooze button; the challenge of bowhunting mule deer during rifle season; 4pt or 8pt; similarities between hunting and fishing; passing up shooter bucks on day one; enjoying the experience over the harvest; and more.