DON'T GET YOUR BUTT CAUGHT IN THE WIND. The morning and evening thermals cause the wind to blow down-canyon and downhill in the mornings. Elk know this. And while the wind is still blowing downhill, in their face, they usually leave their feeding area and move up the mountain to their bedding area. That's why morning stalks are tough. We watched the hunter in this video try to sneak up on a herd of elk in the morning while the wind was blowing down canyon, into his face. As we predicted, the sun continued to rise in the morning, the canyon warmed up and the thermals kicked-in and the wind switched and began blowing up-canyon toward the elk herd. In seconds, hundreds of elk smelled the hunter as his scent was carried on the wind directly to the elk in the narrow canyon. And as we predicted, the elk blew out of the canyon and ran to higher ground. The elk didn't go far--they climbed about 3/4 of the way up the mountain and then bedded up high. From their bedding area, the elk can see and smell any threat coming from the canyon bottom. That's why I like to stalk elk in the afternoon from above. We run the ridges until we're directly above them and then we stalk down to their bedding area with the wind in our face. And it's amazing how close you can get to a herd of elk if you move slowly and stay flat below the height of the grass. It takes hours to do a stalk properly and the afternoon thermals provide the necessary time window to perform a proper stalk. Morning stalks are the worst because the thermals switch shortly after sunrise and the elk tend to move to their bedding area just before the thermals change--these factors set you up for failure. A good stalk requires time and requires the animal to stay put--neither happen in the morning. Kill them in the afternoon--that's the money time. If you missed this elk video, the link is my bio. #brian_call #grittyyoutubeseries #mountainhunting #elk #elkhunting #iisy #meateater #grittytactics
Brad and I sit down with Ryan Lampers and Mark Livesay and discuss food preparation, electrolytes and more about backcountry nutrition. Don't forget, you have until April 9, 11:59pm MST to head over to https://www.peaxequipment.com/pages/gritty-ultimate-equipment-giveaway to get entered into the big giveaway. Be sure to use the code "GRITTY" to save. Also, visit https://initialascent.com/ and shop. Every $25 spent while using the code "GRITTY' will get you entered into that prize package.
Ryan Lampers, Mark Livesay, myself and Brad Hunt sit down and discuss things we learned from bear season last year. We talk about what we might change and do differently if we are put into those situations this year. Don't forget, you have until April 9, 11:59pm MST to head over to https://www.peaxequipment.com/pages/gritty-ultimate-equipment-giveaway to get entered into the big giveaway. Be sure to use the code "GRITTY" to save. Also, visit https://initialascent.com/ and shop. Every $25 spent while using the code "GRITTY' will get you entered into that prize package.
On this episode Brad and I sit down with Justin Webb from Foundation for Wildlife Management. I believe every western hunter should be a member to the F4WM. We discuss what it is all about and how you can do your part to help control wolf populations and to help those who are putting in an effort to manage wolves. Visit https://f4wm.org/ and become a member today.
Also, don't forget about the two big giveaways we have going on now with Peax Equipment and Initial Ascent. Click the links below to shop and be entered. Giveaways end April 9, 2023 11:59pm MST. Get your limited Peax-Gritty "SOME MEN CAN AND SOME MEN CAN'T" T-Shirt with the link below.
https://www.peaxequipment.com/pages/gritty-ultimate-equipment-giveaway
Shop Initial Ascent https://initialascent.com/
Tomorrow night’s Hideout Livestream is one you all asked for!
We’ve got Tom from Stuck N The Rut — and maybe a few surprise guests — joining Brian for what’s sure to be an epic night of stories, hunts, and hard-earned lessons from the backcountry.
Join in at 7pm MT
Set your reminder. Spread the word. Stay Gritty. 💥
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Huge thanks to Michael Edwards and the crew at Schnee’s for joining us on the livestream and supporting the Gritty Hideout community. 🙌
They’re hooking us up with an exclusive discount this month:
25% OFF any Schnee’s or Duckworth products
Use code: grittylocals2025
Valid through November 30th
⚠️ If an item’s already on sale, you’ll get the greater of the two discounts (not both).
Perfect time to grab new boots, socks, or cold-weather layers before the next hunt.
Show some love to Schnee’s for backing our community—and snag yourself some premium gear while it lasts.
Stay warm. Stay wild. Stay Gritty. 💥
Hideout, you’re not gonna want to miss tonight’s livestream. Drew from Tricer is jumping into the Hideout to share a little about Tricer, talk about what’s coming next, talks "Bigger than the Hunt", and maybe even drop a few fresh hunt stories from this season.
If you’ve ever wondered how Tricer started, what drives their ultralight innovation, or what new ideas they’re cooking up, tonight’s the night to tune in.
When: Tonight at 7PM MT
Guest: Drew — Founder of Tricer
Jump in the chat, bring your questions, and hang out with the crew.
See you tonight — Stay Gritty!
