EndurHunt

After returning from Montana, Andrew reflects on the top five things that he learned and took away from this years mule deer hunt. Andrew has not hunted in Montana, or hunted mule deer, since his very first hunt in 2018. This year was his hope at redemption. Unfortunately, he came home with tag soup, but it was still a good hunt and he learned a lot. Listen in for the full lessons learned, hopeful...

As of right now, Andrew is still in Montana chasing mule deer on his general deer combination license! This podcast is all about the thoughts going into the hunt, what was done to prepare for it as well as expectations. Andrew discusses everything from e-scouting, camp setup, physical fitness, and shooting. This episode will be followed up with a recap of the hunt along with lessons learned. If th...

On this episode of the EndurHunt podcast, Andrew is joined by Cary Beason, host of the Salty Yak Outdoors podcast. Cary is a fellow Marine veteran Andrew met on Instagram through the podcast! Andrew and Cary meet in person for this podcast. They discuss bowhunting, Texas hunting, how they met on social media, and Utah elk hunting. Cary invited Andrew to bow hunt the farm, they also discuss how the...

Today Kent Boucher, host of the First Gen Hunter podcast joins EndurHunt host Andrew Lukosevic. They discuss Kent's journey into hunting from how he got started with pheasants to his love for white-tailed deer. This is a great episode with some tear-jerking moments, lessons learned, and insights from years of struggle and success. Kent has years of experience as a First Gen Hunter and it was a...

The Buck with Nine Lives is a pronghorn that evaded all of our best efforts back in 2021. On this episode of the podcast, Andrew is joined again by Piotr, this time they're talking all about their Wyoming pronghorn hunt. This hunt is really special for Piotr since it was his first time on a Western hunt with his dad. We cover a day-by-day of the hunt, thoughts going into it, and our hopes of c...

We like to overcomplicate hunting success. We focus on the gear, the weather, the moon phase, and anything we can point the finger at that tells us why we're not succeeding. Then, when all hope is lost, we throw in the towel and head home. To often hunters wave the white flag too early and on this episode of the EndurHunt podcast, Andrew discusses how persistence and not giving up has been the...

Using a guide or outfitter can seriously expedite your path to success and learning when it comes to Western hunting. But if done wrong, can lead to a disappointing hunt and a lot of wasted money. On this episode of the EndurHunt podcast, Andrew breaks down the 7 steps he used to research outfitters for his Late Rifle Elk hunt in Arizona last year. This episode breaks down how to use these steps,...

The only person you should be comparing yourself to is who you were yesterday. With hunting seasons kicking off across the country, our social media feeds are going to begin filling up with grip and grins. With the anticipation and excitement this brings for those of us who have yet to hunt this season, it can also bring some frustrations and sadness. In this episode, Andrew talks about social med...

On this episode of the EndurHunt podcast, Andrew has on native Texan and drawn hunt enthusiast, Taylor Shearrer to discuss all things Texas Drawn Hunts. Andrew and Taylor dive into what TPWD has to offer, general ideas on how to approach the Texas Drawn Hunts system, some tips and tricks you may not be aware of, as well as Taylor's secret weapon to apply for hunts. This is a long but insightfu...

On this episode of the EndurHunt podcast, Andrew has on long-time friend and new emergent hunter, Andrew Koltsoon (a.k.a. Dre). Dre has never hunted before, but has always had a love for the outdoors and has even joined Andrew on an elk hunt back in 2020. This year Dre has gone through the effort of getting a hunting license and is about to start his first whitetail hunting season! We break down e...

In this episode of the EndurHunt podcast, Andrew goes over what it is like getting ready for a Western mountain hunt when living in flat terrain and close to sea level. Topics discussed include: The importance of both physical and mental preparation for any backcountry hunt Why you should care about being prepared Guidelines for getting ready for the hunt Andrew takes physical and mental fitness v...

In this episode of the EndurHunt podcast, Andrew talks about his 2023 axis deer hunt with Wolf Ranch! Ever since moving to Texas, he has wanted to pursue this majestic deer and the stars finally aligned allowing the hunt to happen. This is the second time we've hunted with Michael and the folks at Wolf Ranch and cannot recommend them enough if you want to hunt trophy whitetails or exotics in t...

In this episode of the EndurHunt podcast, Andrew discusses the importance of capturing memories while hunting using methods such as journaling and photography. Andrew shares his personal experiences of regretting not taking enough photos while in the military and how he has since made an effort to document his hunting trips. Andrew provides tips on how to start documenting your hunting trips, he e...

On this episode of the EndurHunt podcast, Andrew is joined by long-time friend and hunting partner Piotr Krupinski. This is the first of many podcasts where Piotr will be a guest, this one is special though because they go over that first hunt in Montana. Going back to 2018 and trying to recount everything that went into the hunt with selecting Montana, how and why Piotr asked Andrew to join him,...

In this episode of the EndurHunt podcast, Andrew shares his plans for the 2023 hunting season, including the following topics: Applying for mule tags in Montana and Wyoming Approach to planning and preparing for hunts, including e-scouting and researching forums Personal stories and insights from his own hunting experiences The unexpected opportunity to go on an axis hunt Although this is a short...

On this episode of the EndurHunt podcast, Andrew goes over his late rifle elk hunt from the 2022 season! Topics discussed include the Arizona draw, whether you should buy a point only or just apply, preparing for the hunt, using a guide service, and of course the hunt itself. This is a good one and will be difficult to beat. Check it out and share your elk hunting stories in the comments! Shadow V...

Today's topic of discussion surrounds emergent hunters. What exactly are emergent hunters? What's the difference between emergent hunters and adult-onset hunters? What do they mean for the future of hunting and what makes them different? In this episode of EndurHunt, we go over these questions and more. Hunting in any capacity is full of nuance and everyone's background and experiences...

In this short episode, EndurHunt host Andrew discusses what hunting means to him. The benefits of hunting discussed are the separation from society, knowing the entirety of the food processing for your family, the challenge, and camaraderie. This is not an exhaustive list of benefits of hunting, Andrew doesn't discuss benefits such as the Pittman-Robertson Act or the North American Model of Wi...

As an emergent hunter, EndurHunt host Andrew understands the trials and tribulations of learning how to hunt on your own.  On this episode of the EndurHunt podcast, Andrew discusses some hardwon advice from his own experiences as an emergent hunter. Subjects discussed include leveraging your network, researching your state's regulations, determining what type of hunting you want to do, a brie...

EndurHunt host Andrew discusses the 2023 application season and what his hopes are for the draws this year.  Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endurhunt/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/endurhunt/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMSMUC_mMviADXwSHfcWX8g

EndurHunt is a podcast for emergent hunters (a.k.a. adult-onset hunters).  In this first episode EndurHunt host, Andrew Lukosevic, discusses his journey as an emergent hunter. Topics cover his youth as a suburban child in New Jersey, how he thought hunting was a primitive pursuit not fit for modern society, his service in the military, and how hunting has changed his life. This is the podcast...