Learn how to prepare for your next hunt with a partner—without stress, confusion, or mismatched expectations.

Host Erin Crider, founder of Uncharted Outdoors Women, sits down with her hunting buddy, Caroline Yielding. Together, they share what they’ve learned through years of upland, waterfowl, turkey, and big‑game hunts across Wyoming and Colorado.

From communication and gear planning to shooting lanes, dog work, shot selection, and physical ability, Erin and Caroline break down the conversations every pair of hunting partners should have before heading into the field. Their stories—both funny and practical—offer guidance for adult‑onset hunters, new buddies, and anyone preparing for a safe, enjoyable, low‑pressure hunt.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to set expectations and goals with a new hunting buddy
• Essential etiquette for upland, waterfowl, and big‑game hunts
• How to coordinate gear, dogs, food, roles, and transportation
• Why communication prevents conflict, accidents, and disappointment
• What to discuss about shot distance, calling, shooting lanes, and safety
• How to support each other emotionally during first harvests

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