Peax Thrive Vodcast

So many elk hunters fail for one simple reason…They can't find elk!
But when you really dig into it—that's not the only real problem.
They never built a strategic hunt plan with multiple fully vetted Hunt Areas
More importantly, they did not build a plan that could adapt to a changing hunt situation.
There is one thing you can count on in elk hunting
It's that everything is going to change!
The old adage "no plan survives first contact" is so true when it comes to elk hunting. 
Most hunters have an area or a spot that they are far too emotionally tied to.
Maybe one or two half-baked backup ideas, and a handful of pins that are difficult to decipher.
What they don't have is a fully developed, strategic hunt plan. 
One that includes multiple, fully vetted hunt areas that are ready to implement at a moment's notice.
In today's episode, we are going to break down hunt plans, hunt areas, and a structured approach that may completely change the way you approach your elk hunts.
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So much of today's hunting tech is overhyped… or flat-out useless.
But every once in a while, something shows up that actually moves the needle.
This new Bridger Watch might be one of those tools.
We're talking best-in-class topography maps, extreme battery life, fast ballistics, and incredible durability. Watch it go into a blender!  
This watch could legitimately change how you operate in the backcountry!
The question is… is this the next-gen hunting tool—or just more hype?
Let's get into it.
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We talk about public land like it's permanent.
Like it will always be there. Like nothing can really change it. 
But what if the real shift isn't happening through legislation?
What if it's happening quietly… through purchase?
What happens when the winter range, the migration corridor, the valley floor, and the only access road all sit behind one locked gate? 
The West isn't disappearing. But it might be consolidating. 
And if that's true, DIY Western hunting could look very different 10- 20 years from now.
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The Land Report 100:
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Montana Free Press:
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 Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership:
https://www.trcp.org/landlocked-public-lands/
 Bureau of Land Management:
https://www.blm.gov/about/what-we-manage
USDA Economic Research Service:
https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/farm-economy/land-use-land-value-tenure/
U.S. Census Bureau — State Population Estimates:
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On today's Thrive Vodcast show, Mark is joined by Jeff Helm, they are fresh off the Peax Elk and Bear Tour events, and they break down the latest Western hunting news.
In this episode, they dive into Montana's new license changes, including mule deer B tag restrictions, elk, deer, and antelope regulation updates, and a 233% increase to the nonresident base hunting license.
We also cover the brand new nonresident shed hunting rules on Montana WMAs, upcoming tag deadlines for New Mexico, Montana, Colorado, and Utah, and the growing resident vs. nonresident divide across the West.
If you're applying for tags this year—or trying to understand where Western hunting is headed, this episode is for you.
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In this special edition of The Thrive Vodcast, No Middle Ground Mark and Chiam cut through the noise of modern Western hunting with zero fluff and zero filter.
Has Western hunting peaked, or has the rising costs and demand finally broken the system?
Do you run a 0° or 15° sleeping bag, and what are the real-world tradeoffs, and does it actually matter in the backcountry?
UV pens vs water filters, what does the science really say, and do we even trust "the science" anymore?
Solo hunting vs group hunting! Do you prefer soul-searching solitude or shared adventures?
Llamas vs pack goats: the capability, cost, and the reality! 
No scripted takes.
Just opinions, hard lines, and real conversations.
Let's get to it.
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