MODULE 3 - PHYSICAL CONDITIONING

I’m well aware of the argument. One group says you don’t need to be in shape to kill elk, and they are proof of that fact. The other group posts daily pictures of themselves at the gym – lifting, running, getting ready for elk season. The hunters in the “in-shape” group are certain they are better elk hunters than those in the “out-of-shape” group, while the “out-of-shape” hunters like to remind the “in-shape” hunters that they kill just as many elk and don’t waste all their time eating salad and pumping iron.

When we look at the success rates within each group, it could be argued that both groups are equally successful when compared to the other. However, your elk hunting success isn’t something that needs to be compared to another’s success. When it comes to physical conditioning, the bottom line is this: if you are in better shape than you were 6 months ago, then you are a better elk hunter than you were 6 months ago!

I realize that each of us are in different phases of life. Some of you are young, single, and full of energy. You have extra time to spend in the mountains or at the gym. Some of you are just starting families, and your time and energy is filled with demands from every direction – family, work, home, church – which doesn’t leave you a lot of free time to spend defining your triceps. Others have bad knees or bad backs, and running isn’t a viable option. When it comes to physical conditioning, there isn’t one program that fits everyone’s lifestyle or needs.

In this Module, I’m going to cover why I feel – at a minimum – some level of physical conditioning is important for elk hunting. I’ll also present a few different options to choose from that I feel will be beneficial in preparing you physically for elk season, regardless of your circumstances and time constraints.

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