EndurHunt

Lately I have been learning that doing the smallest version of something and showing up is still a success. I have been struggling with the voices in my head wanting me to sleep in, or telling me that if I’m not doing something perfectly that it isn’t worth doing it at all. But that simply isn’t the case. I almost didn't run this morning. I had every excuse lined up — the heat, my son was up h...

I wanted to get into duck hunting almost from the start. The problem was I didn't know a single person who duck hunted and middle Tennessee isn’t exactly known for it’s duck hunting. So late 2024 I did something that felt a little embarrassing… I posted on a local hunting Facebook group and asked strangers to take me. One guy responded. This episode covers the whole story cover my two seasons...

The first half of 2026 is nearly over. If your year is going anything like mine, you’re not exactly crushing those resolutions you set in January. I keep falling into the same goal traps, even though I know better. But it isn’t too late. In this episode I go over the five goal setting traps that I’ve seen come up most often and how to get around them. What's in this episode: Why three to five...

Two months ago my life changed forever. I am a dad now, and it’s been a crazy journey getting here and figuring out what fatherhood is like. This episode I get personal and go into our journey to becoming parents and what life has been like the last few months. Towards the end I talk about what this means for Endurhunt and the 2026 hunting seasons. Get in touch. Newsletter: https://endurhunt.com/n...

I got a $100 recurve bow from Amazon as my first step into traditional archery. After shooting compound for years, I've always been drawn to the simplicity of a recurve — no sights, no let off, just a stick and a string. I wasn't ready to drop hundreds just to find out if I'd like it, so I found the Obert Original Black Hunter and decided to give it a shot. Turns out, I can barely hit...

In this episode, I'm breaking down what I changed about my whitetail hunting approach this season and why it led to one of my best seasons yet. I filled two tags, one of which was my first solo DIY public land deer and some honest lessons learned along the way. At the start of the year, I released an episode called "The Year of Firsts" where I set specific goals: No hunting actively off trail came...

I just went on my third pheasant hunt, and in this episode I'm sharing my experiences with upland bird hunting and what keeps bringing me back to it. I talk through my first pheasant hunt on public land, how I missed the social side of bird hunting after moving to Tennessee, and how upland hunting preserves became a great opportunity to experience pheasant and quail hunting where wild birds ar...

No cameras. No preseason scouting. Just boots on the ground and fresh sign. This was one of the most exciting weeks of hunting I've had since I started in 2018. It all came together when I stopped doing what I thought I was "supposed" to do. After struggling last season obsessing over trail cam photos and filling zero tags, I made a drastic change: I ditched the cameras entirely. Ins...

I’ve always relied on trail cameras to guide my whitetail deer hunts. As someone who started hunting later in life, I used them to make up for my lack of woodsmanship and knowledge of deer behavior. But this year, I’m taking a different approach—and on this episode, I explain why. After years of depending on trail cameras, I realized they were holding me back more than helping. Last season, I fell...

Bow season is just weeks away here in Tennessee, and Western seasons are already rolling. In this episode, I lay out my goals for the year, share a quick Wyoming elk update, and talk honestly about life, work, and everything that has been going on over the last few months. This episode is more raw than my usual ones, a little less polished and I open up a bit about things. I don't expect viral...

After five years of applying, I finally drew a Wyoming general elk tag and got the archery stamp. This is a September archery hunt I’ve been dreaming about. But life threw me a curveball. Between starting a new job, finishing house projects, and my hunting partner losing vacation time, I won’t be able to chase elk in Wyoming this September. In this episode, I share the story behind everything that...

In this episode, we're talking about the best hearing protection that I actually use while hunting. I’ve got permanent hearing damage from my time in the Marines, and I’ve been chasing the perfect hearing protection ever since. Over the past 14+ years between military service and western hunting, I’ve tested a handful of hearing protection options in real-world conditions. I've used them in a vari...

So you didn’t draw a tag this year, but you still want to hunt out West? After months of waiting and money spent, that “unsuccessful” email stings. The draws don’t always go the way we hope. But not drawing doesn’t mean your season’s over. There are still opportunities if you know where to look. Leftover tags or returned tags that are available and most hunters completely overlook. In this episode...

Andrew takes you through his process for planning a DIY public land elk hunt. Andrew shares how to build an effective hunt plan from start to finish. You’ll learn how to think about selecting your hunting dates and location, navigate regulations, research and e-scouting new areas, plan logistics, and prepare physically and mentally for the challenges of the West all while avoiding common pitfalls...

After six seasons of hunting with the same entry-level bow I bought at Dick’s Sporting Goods, I finally made the call to upgrade. This episode dives deep into why I stuck with that first bow for so long, what finally pushed me to make the switch, and how I found a setup that fits my goals without spending flagship money. From missed shots and heavy arrows, I walk through everything that led to my...

What happens after you fill the freezer? Most hunters don’t think twice—until they’re forced to. In this episode, I share how I lost over 200 pounds of wild game meat—axis, whitetail, aoudad—all gone because of one simple, preventable mistake. After years of hunting, and butchering, I found myself doing something I hadn’t done in about four years… buying red meat at the grocery store. This isn’t j...

In this episode of the EndurHunt Podcast, I’m joined once again by my best friend, Piotr—who just wrapped up what might be his best whitetail season ever. After years of grinding in Pennsylvania’s public land, Piotr punched his first-ever buck tag with a beautiful archery kill. But he didn’t stop there… A few months later, he followed it up with a second buck on a South Texas ranch. We dive deep i...

In this episode, Andrew explores three major changes affecting Western hunting: Utah's fee increases for non-resident hunters, Colorado's upcoming draw system overhaul, and the landmark corner crossing ruling in the 10th Circuit Court. There are a lot of upcoming changes that you won’t want to miss. Andrew provides his thoughts and perspectives on how the upcoming changes may impact us all...

Too many hunters keep saying they’ll “go out West someday,” but that day never comes. In this episode, Andrew breaks down his top five states for Western big game hunting—specifically elk and mule deer—and explains why each one deserves a spot in your long-term strategy. From over-the-counter opportunities to point systems and public land access, Andrew draws from personal experience and hard-earn...

After six seasons of hunting, EndurHunt podcast host Andrew reflects on those seasons and the hard-earned lessons that came with them. Starting his journey as a complete outsider to the hunting world, Andrew shares the key takeaways that reshaped the way he approaches every hunt—lessons that many hunters, new and experienced alike, will relate to. From the unexpected challenges of backcountry hunt...

In this deeply personal episode, Andrew shares one of the most difficult moments in his hunting journey - taking a shot he wishes he could take back. After misidentifying a buck as a management deer on a friend's South Texas ranch, he learned a painful but valuable lesson about trusting instincts and the true weight of decisions in the field. This story isn't just about aging deer; it'...

In this episode of EndurHunt , host Andrew Lukosevic is joined by First Gen Hunter podcast host Kent Boucher to explore the world of shed hunting. Kent, an experienced shed hunter, shares how he discovered the activity even before he started hunting deer and explains why it has become such a valuable part of his annual routine. Together, Andrew and Kent discuss how shed hunting improves scouting s...

In this episode of EndurHunt, Andrew shares his vision for 2025 - what he's calling "The Year of Firsts." Listen in as he discusses his hunting goals for Tennessee and Western hunting opportunities. Andrew breaks down his local Tennessee hunting aspirations and delves into his strategic planning for Western big game hunts. He shares insights from past experiences and outlines how his multi-state a...

In this episode, Andrew breaks down how he would start Western Hunting in 2025 if he was starting over with zero points. If you've been dreaming of chasing elk or mule deer and have been letting the years come and go, this episode is for you. Andrew provides what he thinks are the three states you should look at for hunting this year and what he would do. Get in touch. Personalized Coaching: https...

In this reflective year-end episode of the EndurHunt podcast, Andrew Lukosevic takes listeners through his transformative 2024 journey. From making a significant move to Tennessee and establishing a new home, to navigating personal challenges including the loss of family members, Andrew shares how these experiences shaped both his personal life and hunting adventures. He details his outdoor experi...