Four elk seasons. Plenty of close calls. More mistakes than successes. And one goal that still burns just as hot: punching that first archery elk tag.
Today I'm joined by Nate Illingsworth as we unpack his entire elk hunting journey—the failures that stung, the lessons that changed the way he hunts, and the habits that are finally starting to stack the odds in his favor. We talk about the mental side of staying motivated when success doesn't come quickly, what he's doing right, what still needs to improve, and why every season has been building toward this one.
We also pull back the curtain on content creation. From the outside it can look like hunting trips and YouTube videos, but we discuss the reality of making a living in this industry, the long hours behind the camera, balancing business with hunting, and what most people never see.
Whether you're still chasing your first elk or trying to build something bigger than yourself, this conversation is packed with honest lessons from both sides of the camera.
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