Elk Hunting Boot Camp

Description

Whether you drew an Elk tag and have no clue where to start or have hunted elk before but want to learn more, or are just beginning to chase these majestic animals, this is the course for you. This is the stripped-down, information-rich version of our Semi-Guided Elk Course.

The focus will be pre-hunt planning/scouting/practice; how to find, stalk, and kill elk; and how to track, process, pack out, and care for meat after the shot. We'll do plenty of gear tune-up and shooting practice, in the field, at realistic ranges, angles, and positions. The location will be in Idaho's Rocky Mountains, on thousands of acres of private land (legit elk country) where we will lodge, learn, and shoot to our heart's content in state-of-the-art hunting scenarios.

Featuring

Joseph Von Benedikt

Joseph is the owner of Backcountry Hunting Podcast, which focuses on inspiring and teaching about deep-country hunting, with emphasis on DIY techniques, gear, prep, and how-to. Polish your shooting skills and enjoy some face-to-face instruction with Joseph.

Tate Bradfield

Joseph Von Benedikt

Process Based Hunter is dedicated to teaching people about the outdoors. Tate Bradfield, the owner, has been hunting his entire life, and has been guiding and outfitting most of his adult life. He is an avid outdoorsman, guide, entrepreneur, conservationist, husband, and father.

What Can You Expect to Learn?

Fundamental backcountry skills
Fundamental western shooting skills
How to conduct effective online research
How to e-scout roads, glassing points, and likely elk-producing areas
Where to find elk early, mid, and late season
Glassing strategies
How to choose a state and hunting unit
How to work smarter rather than harder
How to maximize every minute of your hunt
How to properly set up and shoot a mountain rifle
Key elk body language indicators
Key elk calling strategies for archery and rifle hunting
Learning herd dynamics and how they change
How to properly cape a trophy
How to perform the gutless method of meat care

Common Questions

How Long is the Course?

Where is it Located/How Do You Get There?

3 Days

Arrive the evening of the first day. Course registration between 4 and 6 pm. Dinner will be served.
Days 1-3 will be spent in an outdoor classroom setting, in the field shooting and mastering rifles and gear, and practicing elk calling and learning how to hunt elk from start to finish.
Depart the camp the last day between 2 - 4 pm.

Where is it Located/How Do You Get There?

Ranch is near Preston, Idaho
2 hour drive from Salt Lake City airport
Rental cars are available at the SLC airport (a sedan is adequate)
We recommend carpooling with other attendees to save on cost.

What do I Need to Bring?

For a significant portion of the course we will work out your hunting rifle. Bring your own rifle and ammo so we can help you get a feel for what your specific rifle setup is capable of. Participants should come with 4 to 5 boxes of the ammunition you are planning on hunting with. A detailed gear list will be provided to those who register.

What's Not Included?

What do I Need to Bring?

Travel to and from the ranch.
Sleeping bags, pads, and other camping equipment and bedding for the wall tent
Personal hygiene items
Alcohol: no alcohol consumption until dinner each day (limit 2 drinks per person per day)

What's Included With the Private Bedroom

What's Included With the Cabin Lodge Option?

A queen-sized comfortable bed to sleep in
Private bathroom and shower facilities
Kitchen and Living room
Heating and air conditioning
Bedding and towels
Meals

What's Included With the Cabin Lodge Option?

A comfortable bed to sleep in
Shared bathrooms and shower facilities
Heating and air conditioning
Bedding and towels
Meals

What's Included With the Wall Tent Option?

What's Included With the Cabin Lodge Option?

What's Included With the Wall Tent Option?

Wall tent to sleep in
Cot
Power from a generator
Meals

Huge Elk Kill, prepped for European mount.

Semi-Guided Elk Course

$3,500

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Mentored Drop Camp

$1,500

Join our Mentored Drop Camp for a unique hunting experience with full basecamp gear, essential GPS coordinates, on-call mentor support, and pre-season online training to ensure a successful and independent hunt.

Bison Hunt with Backfire (Sold Out)

$3,000

Ever wanted to harvest North America's most iconic animal? Here is your chance to harvest a mature bison cow for a fraction of a regular-priced hunt, with a shooting course from Backfires Jim Harmer and a butchering course from PBH's Owner Tate Bradfield included for no extra cost!

To book a course or hunt we require 50% down if booked during the Year. If booked a year in advance 25% deposit is required.

Elk Hunting Boot Camp

Description

🗓️ Dates: 2025 June 25th - 28th | 📍 Southeastern Idaho