At just 60-years-young, Curtis continues to hunt hard. He is normally a listener of the podcast, but today he joins us as the guest — to tell us a story from his muzzleloader elk hunt this past fall. We discuss...

- Why he continues to hunt elk solo
- How he trains to be able to hunt the backcountry in his 60s
- How he stays motivated to hunt when the conditions are tough
- Simple ways he tracks and patterns elk when they are tough to find
- What led to him making a big mistake with a knife and how he cared for the injury
- Why he didn't seek immediate medical attention after a pretty serious wound
- How his home and family life contribute to his hunting
- And much more!

Resources mentioned in this episode...
- Error Precursors PDF: https://training.lbl.gov/ehs/training/assets/docs/Error-Precursors.pdf
- Mike Prevost Podcast: https://exomtngear.com/blogs/podcast/230

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Hunt Backcountry Podcast

392 | Solo Elk Success at 60 Years Old (A Listener Story)

Backcountry hunters talking backcountry hunting. Join us for a lively discussion on a variety of topics related to hunting big game in the mountains. We'll be talking tactics, sharing lessons learned, swapping stories, interviewing individuals from the hunting industry, hearing the hunt stories of everyday hunters (including our podcast listeners), and getting into the nitty-gritty of backpacking gear, hunting gear, and bow/rifle setups. Contact us at any time with your questions or feedback by emailing us: podcast@exomtngear.com

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