On this episode of The Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken is joined by Jonathan Bush of Grouse Mesa Outfitters in New Mexico. Jonathan is the man who took a chance on an unexperienced elk hunter from Pennsylvania and gave him the chance of a lifetime to be a guide. Jonathan’s tells us his journey from being a cowboy chasing cattle to starting his own elk hunting outfitter. We will learn about what he looks for in a guide, horse pack out tactics, and his theory of “nomad” elk. We also dive into some stories of hunters being scared of the dark, horse mishaps, and much more!

Topics:

Capitalizing on opportunities

Private Land vs. Public Land Elk hunting

Roles of a guide

Horsemanship

Packing out elk with horses

“Nomad” elk

Importance of guide/client relationship

Fitness

Lessons learned

Ricocheting bullets

Elk hunting success

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