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Trip Report: San Juan Elk Hunting

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Go Carnivore

Having hunted across the river last year, we daily saw the steam powered train passing through the canyon well below us and thought that using the train for backcountry access might indeed be a fun and adventurous way to access … Continue reading →

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The Solution To Your Blaze Orange Problem

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Go Carnivore

If you hunt in a state (or states) that require you to wear blaze orange on your body and you hunt in a ultralight or backcountry style, or you rely on technical hunting clothing, then you have a blaze orange … Continue reading →

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Training for Mountain Hunting

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Go Carnivore

As a hunter preparing to pursue Elk and other game in the mountains, there are multiple factors to be considered in your training regime. Strength is what is going to get you there and is likely one of the more … Continue reading →

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Ultra-Late Season Mixed Bag Hunt: Bear, Hog & Whitetail

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Go Carnivore

It has been a great hunting season that has included two trips: A Backpack Elk Hunt in Colorado and a Backpack Whitetail Hunt along the John Muir Trail in Tennessee. For the last few days of the season, we’re headed … Continue reading →

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Venison Field & Meat Care Tips: Game Bags & Ice

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Go Carnivore

I am a big proponent of skinning and butchering game meat as soon as possible. Part of this has to do with the weather this far South in Tennessee where cold fronts usually involve clear, sunny skies, meaning that cold … Continue reading →

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Pemmican

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Go Carnivore

Pimi: “Fat or Grease” Pemmican is a traditional food of native North Americans that was later adapted by European fur traders and explorers. It generally consisted of a lean game meat such as Deer, Elk, Moose or Bison which was … Continue reading →

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Trip Report: Colorado OTC Backpack Elk Hunt

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Go Carnivore

We had been awake for 40+ hours, but our drive West had been seamless. After spending 24 hours at 9000 feet, we decided to go ahead and push into the backcountry a half day early. Even though we planned on … Continue reading →

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Backcountry Elk Hunting Prep

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Go Carnivore

Back in mid January, I committed to making a DIY backcountry Elk hunt become a reality this September. After months of training (over 800 training miles & 100+ Crossfit workouts) and planning, we are about 2 weeks out from heading … Continue reading →

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June Tab Clearing

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Go Carnivore

We’ll be getting back to regular posting in July with some Summer meat projects (been busy training for Elk season). In the meantime, here are some stories we have been following: The U.S. Department of Interior is currently reviewing a … Continue reading →

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