The Hunt Backcountry Podcast · by Exo Mtn Gear
546 | DIY Solo Elk — Highs & Lows (A Listener Story)
October 1, 2025·1 hr 34 min·5 clips
Ryan finally drew on a bull at 40 yards, but a tree deflected his arrow into a risky high shot.
As heard by us
A grounded elk story that keeps the practical work in view.
Ryan's elk story keeps its focus on the long stretch before success, when finding, seeing, or killing an elk was the harder part. It follows a listener through archery season, mostly alone on public land, and the payoff feels earned rather than dressed up.
Why you'd press play
A solo elk tag story with the hard-earned details you can use.
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