This is what makes bowhunting special. I love the chess match. I love the stalk, the ambush and the struggle. The difference between success and failure in this moment is razor thin. There are few things in our decadent modern lives that capture our focus like this moment. First of all, it's rare to be able to observe a herd of elk at this range--all hunters strive for these moments but we often only get one or two of these encounters per season. And although a hunter can observe elk in a park or a wildlife refuge, it's a far different experience in the wild when you have a bow in your hand and you're trying to take a life--the stakes are different. Human beings are built for this--our DNA is programmed for hunting. "Hunting is how many of us fall in love with nature. Hunting is the generator of our human condition, the crucible of intellect, and the fire of creativity. Hunting is an immersion; a drowning in connectedness that squanders pride and privilege; the true hunter is the humble man, the enthralled child and the knowing prince. All is ready, nothing is restive; all is rhythm, nothing is in friction. Hunting knows why the senses were made! It displaces both the practical and the excess. It represents evenness, oneness and the knowledge of self. Hunting is a cataclysm of inward progress. We hunt for spiritual reasons; we hunt to find inner peace; we hunt to understand the world. Hunting is our first great myth!" @conservation_visions
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!
