Idaho Mule Deer Hunt

This trip was an absolutely epic adventure. Eric and his family were extremely enjoyable to be around and super helpful and hospitable. We had a great time in the backcountry and tooling around in the trucks. We both shot nice deer and we shared in enduring the suck when it came to carrying them out. Couldn't have dreamed of having a better hunting partner and look forward to doing something like that again.

What an epic Hunt-Link! TJ Valenti and I spent 5 days in the toughest unit I've hunted in Idaho. We struggled to find anywhere holding deer, but we kept pushing everyday. Persistence paid off and we brought home the only 2 deer we laid eyes on. Against all odds, we pulled off 100% success in a unit with less than a 13% success rate. 2 textbook stalks, 2 shots fired, 2 harvested deer with a combined 25 yard recovery, countless miles walked with heavy loads, couple of sketchy mountain lion encounters, hours and hours behind the glass, plenty of sore muscles, and smiles a mile wide! Idaho is rugged and relentless. We both overcame the struggles of this hunt by effectively communicating and supporting each other. I believe this is key on big mountain hunts such as this. Being able to adapt, overcome, and work as a team is a must. When the going gets tough, the tough get going. TJ, it was a pleasure hunting with you brother! You crushed your first hunt out west!! Ill share a camp with you any day!