On The Hunt S04 E04 Sep 4, 2025
Backcountry Archery Elk with Donkeys
In this episode, Janis Putelis teams up with fellow elk enthusiast and co-owner of Haulin' Ass Backcountry, Seth Walk, to chase bull elk in Montana during archery season. Seth uses his pack string of donkeys to pack Janis and their camp into the backcountry in search of solitude and bugling bulls. Presented by OnX Maps
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Red Wine-Braised Venison Shanks
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Too many hunters throw their shank meat in the grind pile or to the dogs. Instead, maybe try braising them whole in with herbs, onion, and red wine. When given time, this method will transform shanks into a fork-tender piece of meat. It’s one of the most satisfying meals to eat on a cold winter day...
Danielle Prewett
Feb 11, 2020
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Hunting
Why You Should Still Carry Elk Calls After the Rut
September is gone, a fact observed with solemn silence and sadness by the elk-addicted among us. But nobody told the elk they can’t talk to each other until the end of next summer.
By far the most vocal and gregarious of the ungulates, elk communicate within their tight family groups almost...
Sam Lungren
Nov 3, 2021
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