About this episode
SHOW NOTES WELCOME to the 101st Episode! As the title suggests, this fun discussion addresses two topics; big deer & compact gear. Must-read book: Ryan Hatfield's "Idaho's Greatest Mule Deer." Glory Day Story: Doyle Mooseman and the 48," 8x8 buck. Big buck statistics: An entertaining (and eye-opening) look at your chances of shooting a monster mule deer (and how you can maximize your opportunities). Mule deer's current condition (as a whole), and how you can help: Bad winters, high predation, loss of winter range, ever-increasing hunter effectiveness (long-range gear), and other factors. Contribute by aggressively hunting coyotes. And if you've never hunted mountain lions, now is the time! Gear list discussion: Rifle, scope, & ammo Binocular/rangefinder Boots Pack Clothing Raingear Hunting knife Head lamp Fire-starting gear Maps/GPS/On-X Hunt app Sleeping bag Sleeping pad Tent Emergency communication device. LifeStraw & water filter pump Mountaineering stove Battery packs and/or solar charger Bipod Spotting scope & tripod/trekking poles Podcast sponsors: www.browning.com www.timneytriggers.com Siembida Custom Knives on Instagram