Today on the show we discuss the trials and tribulations of public land deer hunting and how to deal with these challenges - using the story of our recent Idaho hunt as an example.

Topics discussed:

• How the story of our recent Idaho hunt can serve as an example for future trips and ways to adjust
• The power of the first sit - and the downfall of future sits
• Adjusting to hunting pressure
• Dealing with random adversity on traveling hunts
• How to stay positive in the face of challenges
• Learning new ground on the fly
• When and how to scout public land on a short trip
• Balancing the hard work of a hunt and still trying to have fun
• Sabotage
• Setting standards on a public land hunt
• Taking a punch and getting back up

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