BACKCOUNTRY ELK HUNT (WE FOUND ELK!) - ICON TOUR "THE SPECIES" - PRESENTED BY SIG SAUER - EP. 4

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  • SIG SAUER CROSS .308 RIFLE WITH BDX SYSTEM GIVEAWAY - switchbackoutd...
    OPENING DAY OF ELK SEASON, WE ONLY GET ONE OF THOSE A YEAR AND ROSS AND CHALLIS MAKE THE MOST OF THEIRS. DURING THIS BACKCOUNTRY ELK EPISODE YOU WILL SEE THE UPS AND DOWNS OF HUNTING ELK OFF HORSEBACK IN THE BACKCOUNTRY OF IDAHO. SIT BACK AND RELAX AND ENJOY EPISODE 4 OF THE ICON TOUR "THE SPECIES"!!
    EP. 1 - • IDAHO SHIRAS MOOSE HUN...
    EP. 2 - • HUGE IDAHO SHIRAS MOOS...
    EP. 3 - • BACKCOUNTRY ELK HUNT -...
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 528

  • @johnsonlivestock1922
    @johnsonlivestock1922 3 роки тому +2

    Heck of a perch to look for elk.

  • @mikewoods3222
    @mikewoods3222 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent videos great content.

  • @ivanlucero8057
    @ivanlucero8057 3 роки тому +2

    Looking forward for the next one . Sorry the trip got cut short .

  • @allenhuffman721
    @allenhuffman721 3 роки тому +2

    Love the backcountry. Could enjoy that hoodie.

  • @chriswinterhawk8838
    @chriswinterhawk8838 3 роки тому +1

    Sweet gun

  • @andyhisey4868
    @andyhisey4868 3 роки тому +2

    Can’t wait to hunt with my new Cross

  • @tommcdowell5203
    @tommcdowell5203 3 роки тому +1

    Shhhhh. Dads training his dog. Love the pack in hunts.

  • @chuckyost6127
    @chuckyost6127 3 роки тому +2

    Its a win for the hunt already you seen elk

  • @robwood3499
    @robwood3499 3 роки тому +2

    Great video! Keep up the good work.

  • @parttimefarmer2359
    @parttimefarmer2359 3 роки тому +2

    Holy Helio! Great video!

  • @chrise5105
    @chrise5105 3 роки тому +2

    Bummer that the fires moved you out. Better safe then sorry. Keep after it, the hard work will pay off.

    • @SwitchbackOutdoorstv
      @SwitchbackOutdoorstv  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching, we thought it was a good time to get out of there!

  • @chuckyost6127
    @chuckyost6127 3 роки тому +2

    I watch the show and just wish i could do that hunt I am a disabled Vet so just being able to see the elk would be a win

  • @rzradventuresaudis4192
    @rzradventuresaudis4192 3 роки тому +2

    I'm ready for next year just keep videos coming great for the off season

  • @destrywilcox6534
    @destrywilcox6534 3 роки тому +2

    Hope those greener pastures pay off.

  • @williamchristy3063
    @williamchristy3063 3 роки тому +2

    Fun times just living the dream!

  • @rogerhart684
    @rogerhart684 3 роки тому +2

    Would love to have that hoodie to hunt in.

  • @elizabethmaxey3874
    @elizabethmaxey3874 3 роки тому +2

    Embrace the suck almost always pays off in the end!

  • @bradmurray4238
    @bradmurray4238 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful country, and your right, the adventure is there.

  • @davidl.532
    @davidl.532 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful country thanks for sharing.

  • @Porky186
    @Porky186 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome, awesome..

  • @bdlutz816
    @bdlutz816 3 роки тому +1

    I'm all about sweet hoodies and great hunts to wear them on!! Its ruff hunting when wildfires are around.

  • @dalewengerd1220
    @dalewengerd1220 3 роки тому +2

    I’d love to win the hoodie Love the video

  • @tysonjohnson937
    @tysonjohnson937 3 роки тому +2

    and that's hunting..... otherwise it'd just be called finding or something else

  • @bugle247
    @bugle247 Рік тому +1

    Great hunt!

  • @Goobz_X
    @Goobz_X 3 роки тому +2

    Wow! Another amazing video! That country is absolutely beautiful. Can't wait until September!

    • @SwitchbackOutdoorstv
      @SwitchbackOutdoorstv  3 роки тому

      It was a great time, just wish it would have been a little cooler temps! Thanks for watching!

    • @outdoorsunboxed326
      @outdoorsunboxed326 3 роки тому

      Watching this over again makes me miss being out there!

  • @michaelpurvis4019
    @michaelpurvis4019 3 роки тому +1

    Elk in the backcountry, looks like a great place to be. You know you are close when you can smell them. I also enjoy your videos with the kids.

    • @SwitchbackOutdoorstv
      @SwitchbackOutdoorstv  3 роки тому +1

      We were close, hind sight we should have stuck it out in there. Thanks for watching and glad you can watch it with your kids!

  • @Mountain_adventures
    @Mountain_adventures 3 роки тому +2

    Randy Newberg would have shown you how to get that grouse! Hah great content Ross keep it up!

  • @steveclark3569
    @steveclark3569 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome country even with the smoke

  • @karlmartin7146
    @karlmartin7146 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome video guys. By far the best entro music and content on the tube. 👍 Semper Fi brothers.

    • @SwitchbackOutdoorstv
      @SwitchbackOutdoorstv  3 роки тому

      Hey thanks so much for all the kind words...cant thank you enough!

  • @jacobbrazell8684
    @jacobbrazell8684 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome video guys! Can’t wait for by he rest!

  • @lone.sage77
    @lone.sage77 3 роки тому +1

    That looks like so much fun with the pack string. Thanks for sharing

    • @SwitchbackOutdoorstv
      @SwitchbackOutdoorstv  3 роки тому

      It is amazing watching horses and all they can haul, thanks for watching!

  • @mjk8564
    @mjk8564 3 роки тому +1

    Love elk hunting!!! The hope of what’s could come.

  • @upnorth18
    @upnorth18 3 роки тому +1

    Great video that shows what real hunting is.

  • @kaseygibson1721
    @kaseygibson1721 3 роки тому +2

    Beautiful country. Enjoyed the hunt.

  • @Yomamasllamas
    @Yomamasllamas 3 роки тому +2

    Brutal... Always nice to get into some new area though. Never know until you get there.

    • @SwitchbackOutdoorstv
      @SwitchbackOutdoorstv  3 роки тому

      That is a fact, we did make another bonsai trip in there a few weeks later. But that is for another episode!

  • @tobinbroesch4098
    @tobinbroesch4098 3 роки тому +1

    Another great video shows the realistic way some hunts just turn out!

  • @joshuagroesbeck8426
    @joshuagroesbeck8426 3 роки тому +1

    Always enjoy the vids! Keep em coming!

  • @mulie4x4
    @mulie4x4 3 роки тому +1

    I have really enjoyed watching your videos. Thanks for letting us enjoy the adventures

  • @scotthjelm5287
    @scotthjelm5287 3 роки тому +1

    Great series, awesome experience.

  • @UngulateGuardian797
    @UngulateGuardian797 3 роки тому +2

    Gosh this hunt looks like so much fun!

  • @looneytunes3136
    @looneytunes3136 3 роки тому +1

    Another quality video! The part I don't care for is the wait til the next video is uploaded. Keep up the great work.

  • @dericklyman171
    @dericklyman171 3 роки тому +2

    What you packing in your release pouch?

    • @SwitchbackOutdoorstv
      @SwitchbackOutdoorstv  3 роки тому

      What is the release pouch?

    • @dericklyman171
      @dericklyman171 3 роки тому

      @@SwitchbackOutdoorstv oh it is a spot where archers keep the releases. But as I seen later in the video that isn't what it was. It was a part of you'lls backpack and you had the butt of the rifle in it. But any how like the content in your videos . UA-cam hunting videos is what keeps me sane till next season.

  • @jalavigne1956
    @jalavigne1956 3 роки тому +1

    Great hunt looks like nice country

  • @williamhiggins8308
    @williamhiggins8308 3 роки тому +1

    Great country, fires are absolute hell on everything. Unlucky for your hunt.

    • @SwitchbackOutdoorstv
      @SwitchbackOutdoorstv  3 роки тому

      It was pretty killer, lots of things we could have done different now looking back!

  • @krisspring3759
    @krisspring3759 3 роки тому +1

    I sure do like your go get em attitude. There isn't many Good hunting channels on youtube anymore if you ask me. But this one I like.

    • @SwitchbackOutdoorstv
      @SwitchbackOutdoorstv  3 роки тому

      Thanks so much for all the kind words Kris! I really appreciate it

  • @ryangallegos1335
    @ryangallegos1335 3 роки тому +1

    Just makes me miss hunting season. Can’t wait until next year!

  • @leonwells9953
    @leonwells9953 3 роки тому +1

    Deadeye Challis might want to hit the range with that pocket rocket 😆 lol‼️‼️‼️

  • @andrewdownes6414
    @andrewdownes6414 3 роки тому +1

    The smoke this year was tough! Another great video. My son loves the intro.

  • @joshuaurban2697
    @joshuaurban2697 3 роки тому +1

    Always wanted to try out that stone glacier apparel

    • @SwitchbackOutdoorstv
      @SwitchbackOutdoorstv  3 роки тому +1

      It is all we have worn this last year and we have been super impressed!

  • @chuckking5720
    @chuckking5720 3 роки тому +1

    Another fun video, it's all about just being in the back country. Thanks again

  • @keenanfletcher2074
    @keenanfletcher2074 3 роки тому +2

    Keep at it y'all will get it done

  • @jeanmoore1525
    @jeanmoore1525 3 роки тому +1

    New to your hunts and really enjoying them. Subscribed after first one.
    Nice you are including your wife.

  • @davidmartinez-fk3ts
    @davidmartinez-fk3ts 3 роки тому +2

    Early morning sighting of elk got me excited to bad no bulls ..I do like the idea of pre marinating grouse with candy .

  • @aidenfrey4770
    @aidenfrey4770 3 роки тому +2

    going in on horses sounds like a blast

  • @dustygreydanus7309
    @dustygreydanus7309 3 роки тому +1

    This is part of learning new country, it can be a hit or miss. Still great looking area. Thanks for sharing

  • @bretlawson924
    @bretlawson924 3 роки тому +1

    LOL "Were trying to video here........."well Im trying to train my dog" nice footage a pretty country for sure. Sorry that the trip got cut short but really the conditions were against you anyhow. Glad no one got hurt or lost with the calamity. True success in hunting is the experience having full control bears no Creedence in that regard. Thanks for sharing.

  • @slamminhawgs9847
    @slamminhawgs9847 3 роки тому +1

    awesome

  • @chasecoleman6903
    @chasecoleman6903 3 роки тому +1

    Another awesome video, hiking in the smoke is never a good time. Thank you for another amazing video!!

  • @jaredpeters8453
    @jaredpeters8453 3 роки тому +1

    I love my Stone Glacier gear. Glad I’m making the switch. Great video, once again!

    • @SwitchbackOutdoorstv
      @SwitchbackOutdoorstv  3 роки тому +1

      We loved the Stone Glacier stuff this last year! Super impressed

  • @diegocalderon4774
    @diegocalderon4774 3 роки тому +2

    Way to try and push through even with bad conditions

    • @SwitchbackOutdoorstv
      @SwitchbackOutdoorstv  3 роки тому

      We tried, we did make another trip over, but that is for another episode!

  • @timchristenson3143
    @timchristenson3143 3 роки тому +1

    Great Episode !

  • @jakeberglund2954
    @jakeberglund2954 3 роки тому +1

    Seeing that smoke brings back memories from September...and there isn't many bugles in those memories

    • @SwitchbackOutdoorstv
      @SwitchbackOutdoorstv  3 роки тому +1

      It was pretty brutal, but there is always another hunt to try to make it happen!

    • @outdoorsunboxed326
      @outdoorsunboxed326 3 роки тому

      The smoke seemed to hold in the heat too, which didn’t help much at all.

  • @pursue_the_outdoorsloganbr3459
    @pursue_the_outdoorsloganbr3459 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome episode, can't wait for the next one.

  • @242brick
    @242brick 3 роки тому +1

    Those are tough hunting conditions, sometimes mother nature wins. Best of luck on your next one.

  • @scottcrook1288
    @scottcrook1288 3 роки тому +1

    Love these videos waiting to get back out there.

  • @croziersc
    @croziersc 3 роки тому +1

    Thats my favorite way to hunt bring comfy camp with horses and go light with the pack if needed

  • @alexpanting6225
    @alexpanting6225 3 роки тому +1

    Man, I'd like to see a wolf out and about. Cool video and cool country!

  • @ericroyalanderson
    @ericroyalanderson 3 роки тому +2

    Wolves sure are slowly destroying the idaho elk!

  • @corysevereide3845
    @corysevereide3845 3 роки тому +1

    Tough hunts build character.

  • @OverTheHillAdventure
    @OverTheHillAdventure 3 роки тому +1

    Times like this the horses are worth their weight in gold!

  • @angief1671
    @angief1671 3 роки тому +1

    Love the content thanks for sharing.

  • @elkdeerfish
    @elkdeerfish 3 роки тому +1

    Thats how it goes sometimes. We had the same thing this year. Tuff glassing cause of fires. Shut down areas cause of fires within our unit which created a lot of hunting pressure. We had to stick and move just to find larger groups of elk. This episode feels very familiar.

    • @SwitchbackOutdoorstv
      @SwitchbackOutdoorstv  3 роки тому

      It was pretty brutal, hind sight we wish we would have stayed in where we were at. But you never know, the heat had us super nervous!

    • @elkdeerfish
      @elkdeerfish 3 роки тому

      @@SwitchbackOutdoorstv Agree with the "never know". Elk are where they are and you always second guess yourself about making the right decisions. But got to go with the gut👊

  • @dougd490
    @dougd490 3 роки тому +1

    Dang 🔥! Been too many seasons of that lately. Good work chasing the wolf! Maybe next time

  • @andrewdecker7470
    @andrewdecker7470 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome job, keep the episodes coming

  • @jeninye9263
    @jeninye9263 3 роки тому +2

    Haha😂 training my dog! Gotta love family.!

  • @norcalhunt4721
    @norcalhunt4721 3 роки тому +1

    Your Chanel is getting better each season!

  • @bigdan754
    @bigdan754 3 роки тому +1

    Tough country. Would have loved to see you get a crack at the wolf with the Sig Cross.

  • @Kaigaughen
    @Kaigaughen 3 роки тому +1

    That hoody would match my skyline harness very well😂. Great vid can’t wait for my first elk hunt.

  • @rickmeade6379
    @rickmeade6379 3 роки тому +1

    You can't say that you didn't give it your all, but those dance moves are right on track with your one hit wonder of Oh Antler Tree .

  • @daltonrydalch7797
    @daltonrydalch7797 3 роки тому +1

    Great videos! Would love that hoodie.

  • @trevorergeson8451
    @trevorergeson8451 3 роки тому +1

    Good job

  • @lesliepearsall8578
    @lesliepearsall8578 3 роки тому +2

    That’s a bummer on the smoke we had the same problem in Idaho glassing and ended up having to move

  • @brettovard
    @brettovard 3 роки тому +1

    Never fun to deal with fire issues but it is what it is, push in to the next!

  • @tonyhowitt2130
    @tonyhowitt2130 3 роки тому +1

    Hunting grouse with hard candy thats new now I gotta try it way funny

  • @garaldfillmore5026
    @garaldfillmore5026 3 роки тому +1

    Tough year. At least you had good company!

  • @emelia.4676
    @emelia.4676 3 роки тому +2

    would love to finally win something!!

  • @aricbartlett7127
    @aricbartlett7127 3 роки тому +1

    Looks like a tough hunt...still better than working!

  • @donnythomas1851
    @donnythomas1851 3 роки тому +1

    Gettem guys! Love your videos being a Idaho man myself. Live in north idaho. 👊

  • @travislamb2794
    @travislamb2794 3 роки тому +1

    Keep it up guys I enjoy your videos

  • @Patrickmetaldetecting
    @Patrickmetaldetecting 3 роки тому +1

    A bad hunt is better then a day at work. Great video

  • @georgewhite1717
    @georgewhite1717 3 роки тому +1

    Tough hunting boys.

  • @derikdrinkle2084
    @derikdrinkle2084 3 роки тому +1

    Hang in their Ross. I believe that 2020 was a tuff season for alot of people. Go back in November like you said and put the smack down on a nice bull.

    • @SwitchbackOutdoorstv
      @SwitchbackOutdoorstv  3 роки тому

      That was the plan, we did get a chance to go back a couple weeks later to try again!

  • @stooser73
    @stooser73 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome video!

  • @SHOCKWAVEDAVE
    @SHOCKWAVEDAVE 3 роки тому +1

    Miss talking with you. Still at same number. . Another great video. Sweet rifle once again! I’ll watch it again now.

  • @michaeldelano810
    @michaeldelano810 3 роки тому +1

    Very nice looking hoodie. Wear it while eating squirl jerky

  • @ryanfolden4844
    @ryanfolden4844 3 роки тому +2

    The smoke this year definitely killed a couple of days during archery season this year also.

  • @cranberrycountryhunter7105
    @cranberrycountryhunter7105 3 роки тому +1

    Good stuff guys!

  • @wadesarkkinen2390
    @wadesarkkinen2390 3 роки тому +1

    Thats why its called hunting not shooting. Had the same conditions trying to deer hunt early September. Can't glass because of the smoke. Looking forward to the next one

    • @SwitchbackOutdoorstv
      @SwitchbackOutdoorstv  3 роки тому

      The smoke and heat were killer on this trip. Along with the trail systems!

  • @andrewmayo4069
    @andrewmayo4069 3 роки тому +1

    Man the smoke sure makes things tough. Way to keep after it.

  • @jesseweitz7927
    @jesseweitz7927 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful country. Shame the elk numbers are low! But awesome series so far. Cant wait for Sunday.