About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of experience over expensive gear in hunting, featuring guest Tate Bradfield.

This week, Tate Bradfield with Process Based Hunter joins me. I came across Tate on an Instagram reel in which he was explaining why he thinks hunters spend way too much money on wasted gear items, leaving them often without the critical tags to use it. I couldn't agree more. We discuss this topic in detail. Quit wasting money on gear that you probably don't need. Experience comes from having tags, time in the field, encounters with animals, and sometimes, hardship from subpar gear while you build your gear list up over the years. It's a great discussion, I really enjoyed getting to know Tate and his learning about his in-person elk courses he puts on. Check out his Instagram below and don't miss this episode! Enjoy! Tate's Instagram Show Sponsors! Phelps Game Calls - The game call company of The Western Huntsman! Whether looking for bugle tubes, deer calls, predator calls, reeds, anything, Phelps Game Calls is a one stop shop of quality, American made game calls. Use promo code Huntsman10 for 10% off at checkout. Visit Phelpsgamecalls.com Leupold Optics- Over 100 years of American-made optics such as scopes, binos, spotters, range finders and more. Leupold sets the standard for…

People in this episode

Host: Jim Huntsman

Guest: Tate Bradfield

Topics covered

• hunting gear
• experience vs. equipment
• elk hunting
• outdoor education
• budgeting for hunting

Keywords

• hunting
• gear
• experience
• elk courses
• Phelps Game Calls
• Leupold Optics
• budget
• outdoor skills

Sponsors

Phelps Game Calls, Leupold Optics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Process Based Hunter

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