Backcountry Elk Hunting with Horses and Mules - TRUTHS

A decade-plus of guiding off horses and mules, distilled into a Q&A with Vince who is going on his first horseback elk hunt. Cliff doesn't sugarcoat it: horses are always a cost, sometimes a massive advantage, and never the shortcut people think they are. In this episode: Why packing horses is something you do after you have horse experience — not how you get into it Buying and culling stock: why disposition beats conformation every time The "herd effect" — using seasoned animals to settle green ones in the mountains Hobbles, picketing, hot fence, and why you never leave halters on turned-out shod horses Sawbuck vs. Decker, crupper, cinches, blankets, and loading meat solo Trail etiquette, saddle soreness, knife carry, tying up, and trucks/trailers on ice Packing book mentioned - https://amzn.to/4oqCn3w #wildernesshunting #packhorses #packmules #pursuitwithcliff -- FOLLOW CLIFF on INSTAGRAM:   / cliffgry   Professional Hunting Gear Designed by Cliff: https://store.pursuitwithcliff.com/ Hunts/Seminars: https://pursuitwithcliff.com/experien... Pursuit With Cliff Podcast and Interviews of Cliff: https://pursuitwithcliff.com/intervie... SUBSCRIBE TO CLIFF'S MEMBERSHIP GROUP (FREE and Paid Options, 1,000+ Members, 90+ Hours of Content): https://pursuitwithcliff.com/membership/ Cliff's Gearlist and Discount Codes: https://pursuitwithcliff.com/gear-list/ (The links below are affiliate links. They do not change your pricing, but they do give me a small commission. Buying through these links is a great way to support the content I produce. Thanks!) Tricer Tripods, Bipods and Glassing Heads - CLIFFG for 10% off - https://tricer.com/discount/CLIFFG Duckworth Wool (The simple wool hoody and light jackets I wear in many videos.) - CLIFF for 20% off - https://www.duckworthco.com/products/... https://www.duckworthco.com/collectio... Invader Concepts Chest Holster - CLIFFG for 10% off - https://invaderconcepts.com/?ref=CLIF... Kifaru - The packs Cliff has used for 15+ years - https://alnk.to/fws0FRH UnCharted Supply - CLIFFG 10% Off - https://alnk.to/7X5f0pq Cliff’s OnX Maps DISCOUNT: SAVE 20% — CODE: CLIFFG https://www.OnXMaps.com Biltong Depot - https://biltongdepot.com/?ref=CLIFFGRAY - Code CLIFFGRAY for 10% off WATCH MORE FROM CLIFF: Hunting Skillsets -    • Hunting Skill Sets   E-Scouting Series -    • E-Scouting   Hunting Gear -    • Mountain Hunting Gear   Glassing -    • Glassing   Catch, Clean, Cook Adventures -    • Catch, Cook, Clean Adventures   Hunt Preparation and Logistics -    • Fall Hunt Preparation   Hunting Horseback -    • Horseback Mountain Hunting   Marksmanship -    • Mountain Hunting Marksmanship   Wildlife Tracking -    • Wildlife Tracking