This is technically not a hunting story, but it is an outdoors story, it involves animals, and it’s actually quite helpful for anyone considering solo and/or backcountry hunting. About 10 years ago, I put together some basic gear and set out on my first ever solo backpacking trip. I don’t know if I’ve ever been so scared in my life, but that trip also did something deep within me that has been undeniably transformational. My life and hunting style have changed in a hundred ways since then, but this trip started it all.

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Today we welcome back Josh Kirchner from Dialed In Hunter to talk about all things backpack hunting. Josh shares the story of his first-ever backpacking trip, the lessons learned, as well as the passion it ignited. We also talk for a bit about gear tips and ways to get out there and get started.

For more info on backpack hunting, check out Josh’s new book, Becoming a Backpack Hunter: A Beginner’s Guide to Hunting the Backcountry. You can also check out what else Josh is doing at dialedinhunter.com or on Instagram @dialedinhunter.

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