Everyone dreams about chasing elk out west… until reality hits.

You're miles from the truck, your legs are burning, your pack feels heavier every step, the weather changes, and you realize elk hunting is nothing like sitting in a Wisconsin deer stand.

In this episode of the No Eye Deer Podcast, the Sturgis Brothers sit down with longtime western hunter Marty to talk about the mistakes rookie elk hunters make and the lessons learned from more than 20 years hunting elk, mule deer, and antelope across Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado.

As we prepare for our first Montana elk hunt, Marty breaks down the things every beginner needs to know before heading west:

🏔 Why elk country is bigger than you think 🎯 The #1 thing hunters overlook before the hunt 🥾 Why boots and layers can make or break your trip 🎒 What gear is worth spending money on (and what isn't) 🔭 Choosing optics for western hunting 🏋️ How to physically prepare for mountain hunting ❄️ Planning for unpredictable mountain weather 🦌 The reality of packing out an elk 🔥 Why success isn't always measured by filling a tag

Whether you're planning your first elk hunt, dreaming about heading west someday, or just love hunting stories from elk camp, this conversation is packed with real advice, laughs, and lessons from someone who's been there.

Crack a Busch Latte, kick back, and enjoy the show.

K good talk. See you out there.

Two Wisconsin whitetail hunters just drew elk tags for Montana...and quickly realized we have absolutely NO IDEA what we’re getting ourselves into.

In Episode 1 of our No Eye Deer Elk Hunt Series, we sit down with experienced elk hunter Scott Kien to talk:

✔️ Elk Hunting 101

✔️ Rookie mistakes to avoid

✔️ Best elk boots and packs

✔️ How to train for mountain hunting

✔️ Bear spray, grizzlies, wall tents & camp life

✔️ What it really takes to pack out an elk

✔️ Gear we need before October

This is the start of a 6-month journey as two flatlanders from Wisconsin prepare for the hunt of a lifetime in Montana.

Subscribe and come along for the laughs, gear reviews, workouts, shooting practice, mistakes, and hopefully…an elk on the ground.

K good talk…see you out there.

A legendary buck with a 27-inch drop tine.

A hunter who only goes out occasionally.

And a story that blew up the whole neighborhood.

In this episode, Anson joins the No Eye Deer Podcast to share how he ended up tagging one of the most talked-about bucks in his area — and he tells it with absolute comedic gold.

We break down: • The lore behind this giant • The hunt and the shot • The reactions (the cheers… and the salt) • Why this deer is truly once in a lifetime Listen now and enjoy the story that had Wisconsin talking.

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