CJ Dunn

Close Range Hunter

Sports EN ↓ 31 episodes

It’s about THE HUNT! There’s no substitute for experience, so listen up as we share what we and our guests have accumulated through lives filled with adventures and sometimes misadventures! We want to share our passion and experience in the backcountry to motivate and educate our listeners to become confident, skilled and ethical outdoors people. We cover the full range of the hunting experience including: backcountry skills, hunting methods, gear, wildlife biology, conservation, fair chase, hunting ethics, and current issues. Through discussions, Q&A, stories, and interviews with experts in a...

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CJ Dunn

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CRH Ep. 06 Why Pack Llamas are a Game Changer 03.05.2022 35:14

In this episode I talk about the pros and cons of backcountry travel and hunting with pack llamas. (Spoiler alert: It's almost all pros.) Pack llamas have become very popular for backcountry travelers and hunters in the last few years, but we've been using them for almost 30 years. In this episode I share some of our experience and basic info about why they are the ultimate pack anima...

CRH Ep. 05 Less is more. What do you really need in your pack for a day of hunting? 19.04.2022 29:30

These days it seems like hunting has become all about the gear and the "Industry" Gotta have all the cool stuff. The problem is then you have to carry all that stuff and it can slow you down. Turns out carrying less stuff can make you a more effective hunter. In this episode I break down what I carry in my pack for a day of hunting. I wouldn't say it's a minimalist approach...

CRH Ep. 04 Solo Hunting- Why it's the best way to hunt, or maybe not. 30.03.2022 52:29

In this episode I talk about why I usually hunt solo and why I think it is the way to go, and sometimes not. I cover some of the pros and cons of hunting solo and some tips on what it takes. I offer my opinion on why more people are becoming interested in solo hunting and why some won't do it. It is just something I've always done and until recently didn't realize that being &q...

CRH Ep. 03 Trophy Hunting: Good, Bad or Ugly? 13.03.2022 49:57

Trophy hunting, is it good or bad? What constitutes a trophy? In this episode I give some of my opinions and insight on trophy hunting, scores, record books. Why I think trophy hunting is a good thing, and how it can become a bad thing. My personal philosophy and reasons for trophy hunting, or not. At the end I introduce some new goals for becoming a well rounded hunter, whether you hunt wi...

CRH Ep. 02 You Drew an AZ Elk Tag Now What? Speed Scouting. 02.03.2022 38:53

It is that time of year again when the Arizona elk and antelope draw results are coming out and people are getting excited. Every year at this time the internet/socials are flooded with posts saying, "I can't believe a drew this tag. I've never hunted unit x before. I'm not asking for your honey holes but..." Don't be that guy and really don't be the guy who...

Close Range Hunter Ep. 01 Intro 14.02.2022 26:40

This is the introductory episode of the Close Range Hunter Podcast. In this episode I talk about why I started the podcast, tell a couple of hunting stories, talk about traditional bowhunting, javelina hunting, hunting in Arizona, and where I plan to take the podcast in the future. It was recorded at the spur of the moment sitting in the front seat of my truck in Arizona after a successful javel...