On today's episode, Jacob shares his thoughts on hunting a new state with big woods public ground and how his recent hunt went. The rut was firing up on this piece of public and should be increasing every day of the next few weeks. Jacob also shares a bit about his recent interaction with anti-hunters and how they view "conservation". Lastly, Jacob shares part 2 of the saddle platform evaluation. This episode covers the XL size platforms (174 square inches to 200 square inches). Brands discussed during this episode include: Hunt Arsenal, Tethrd, Timber Ninja, Latitude, and Trophyline.

On today's episode, Jacob provides an update on his hunts during last week's cold front, some encounters, some mistakes, and some opportunities. Jacob also shares his experience with a fired up buck while hunting on the ground during the 2 day muzzleloader weekend. This buck apparently thought Jacob was a competing buck and not only saw Jacob, but cut the distance in half to 60 yards as he postured and challenged Jacob. As a result, that buck got a bullet through his heart. Listen as Jacob shares his thoughts on shooting a buck that wasn't his target buck...but was the right buck to take.

In today's episode, Jacob provides a brief update on his season, and shares the end of an era as his number of hunting partners slowly dwindles down. And, Jacob breaks down his ranking of large hunting saddle platforms (132 to 153 square inches) based on a variety of parameters. This includes platforms from Tropyline, Tethrd, Cruzr, XOP, Lone Wolf Customer Gear, Wild Edge, Hawk, and Out On A Limb. Be sure to check out next weeks episode when Jacob breaksdown the x-large saddle platforms (174 to 200 square inches), and provides an update on his season.

In today's episode, Jacob further breaks down another hunt on a hill country public land piece that has good buck and doe traffic. Why is it that deer like edge? And, where can you find edge that plays into your hunt goals and is often overlooked by other hunters? Jacob discusses the edge value of creek systems during early season and how he set up and had an encounter with a quality 4 year old buck recently. Unfortunately, details matter and that is why good is the enemy of great...failure to be meticulous with details usually translates into failure during bow season.

In today's episode, Jacob breaks down his first sit of the whitetail season and his encounter with 2 public land bucks. Jacob also dives into his hopes and dreams for this season. Every deer season is a season of opportunity, but how will it all play out? Filling tags as quickly as possible and hunting opportunistically is how Jacob is approaching this season. Hunting from a mobile saddle set up...bouncing from small private parcels to big woods public land across several states...and trying to find the area that is hot for that particular moment. It is an exciting time. Let's go!

In today's episode, Jacob breaks down gear that he used on his recent 10 day elk hunt out west, and shares the successes and failures of the gear he brought (boots, satellite communicator, coolers, power system, headlamps, meals, hunting pack, bugle tube, neck knife, other gear). Of course, nothing tests your gear like an out of state multi-day hunt. You end up getting to know your gear on a very nuanced level as something breaks, squeaks, or simply fails altogether. Nothing can be more frustrating than a piece of gear that doesn't perform. In fact, it can adversely impact your entire hunt. On the other hand, when you find the right piece of gear that makes your hunt easier and more efficient, it is incredibly satisfying.

In today's episode, Jacob has returned from his Colorado elk hunt and reports that he was in fact bluff charged by a bull moose. He was not harmed...but neither were any elk during this hunt unfortunately. That said, there were some key themes and key takeaways from the hunt that Jacob addresses. Notably, how his mindset evolved and how he maintained a focus on the journey, demonstrated patience, and held a high level of confidence despite in the field set backs. He also shares how he found elk and created shot opportunities despite the low elk density and the fact that the elk were not bugling a great deal. Lastly, Jacob shares how his thoughts on solo elk hunting have evolved.

On today's episode, Jacob shares his own struggles with mindset as it relates to his upcoming solo elk hunt out west. Letting go of the steering wheel related to work life, related to home life and other commitments can be difficult when leaving on a 2 week trip in the backcountry. The patience that is required to play the "long game" with an archery elk hunt can also prove to be difficult. We all want results now, so we can move on to the next thing...but that is just not how hunting works. Lastly, confidence in one's hunt plan can also impact the actual in the field success or failure. How does one remain confident when the odds are against you. As you listen, you may find that you can relate to these mindset challenges while in the field.