Ep. 380: Hunting Big Mule Deer Bucks Where Others Aren’t with Brad Brooks // Argali

East Meets West Hunt

Beau Martonik is joined by Brad Brooks of Argali. Brad is a backcountry hunter, seasoned rock climber, business owner, and obsessed with chasing big mule deer bucks. They discuss executing the shot in high stress situations, understanding mule deer behavior, finding where big mule deer live, innovative hunting gear, finding adventure in hunting, and much more.

Topics:

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:06:09 - Introduction and Shared Interest in Hunting
• 00:16:08 - Overcoming Fear and Performing Well in High-Pressure Hunting Situations
• 00:24:53 - The Importance of Preparation and Practice
• 00:31:08 - Scouting and Understanding Deer Behavior
• 00:36:23 - Finding the Right Habitat and Overlooked Areas
• 00:36:41 - Understanding the Behavior and Habits of Mule Deer
• 00:37:41 - Criteria for a Spot to Hold a Deer
• 00:38:38 - The Misconception of Mule Deer as Highly Habitual Creatures
• 00:44:49 - Balancing Hunting with Other Responsibilities
• 00:58:40 - The Rise of Smaller, More Innovative Companies in the Hunting Industry
• 01:06:37 - The Significance of Place in Hunting
• 01:15:30 - Navigating the Challenges of Sharing Hunting Experiences on Social Media
• 01:25:51 - The Impact of Sharing Hunting Content on the Perception of Hunting
• 01:28:26 - Anticipation and Excitement for Upcoming Hunting Plans
• 01:29:10 - A Potential Whitetail Hunt Adventure

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