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Hunt Detail, hosted by Jacob Coons, is an introspective look at the nuance within woodsmanship, hunting gear, and the details within hunts that result in a filled tag or tag soup. If you are dedicated to evolving and growing as a hunter, then join Jacob as he dives deep into hunting strategies, tactics, gear and a growth mindset within the hunting discipline.
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While cell cams will continue to evolve in size, picture quality and other specs, the greatest opportunity for differentiation within the market is the evolution of the app that accompanies the cell cam. Cell cam apps are now incorporating artificial intelligence, tagging of specific animals, and greater sorting features. But, what about all the ot…
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Over the past 5 years, the cellular trail camera market has evolved tremendously. The quality of pictures and video have increased, trigger speeds are faster, and the price of the actual camera and the corresponding data plans have dropped. In today's episode, Jacob shares the his ranking of 9 different cellular trail cameras for 2024, and the pros…
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The start of deer season openers is getting closer and closer by the day. Are you planning on a cell cam upgrade for this upcoming season? Evaluating cell cam options can be a bit overwhelming...with various trigger speeds, photo range, photo quality, etc. In today's episode, Jacob shares some of what he learned when he began examining 9 different …
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In today's episode, Jacob continues the discussion on braodheads by discussing some of what he likes and doesn't like with the composition of today's broadheads. Some of the more popular broadheads from companies like Iron Will, Cutthroat, Valkyrie, VPA are made with a grade of Tool Steel. How do those compare to broadheads from Slick Trck, NAP and…
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Every year a new batch of broadheads hit the market and for whatever reason, it excites us as we imagine how much more efficient and effective a new broadhead could be when compared to our current broadhead set up. Expandable or mechanical broadheads are especially interesting as there are new ways in which these heads deploy a variety of blades. I…
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You've done everything you can possibly do to prepare for your trek west to hunt elk this September, but what if everything doesn't go as planned? What if there is car trouble on the trip? What if you have issues with your bow? Have you set up systems at home to ensure things go smoothly for your family while you are out? We all know that there is …
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Getting into a herd of elk or finding elk can be a success in and of itself. But, what should or can you do in those situations? Do you bugle back? Do you cow call? Or, should you simply hang tight to the herd and remain quiet? The answer isn't always clear and when one is in those situations, it can be a little overwhelming because nobody wants to…
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Your hunt systems are those aspects of your preparation that should simply work on their own with little thought or energy. Examples from the previous week's episodes have been: Meat Care, First Aid, Clothing and Water Systems. These are important because time is so limited when you have traveled from out of state. A poor hunt system for some aspec…
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The current series is focusing on prep for a western elk hunt. Last week, Jacob pivoted to examining hunt systems for this type of hunt. In today's episode, Jacob examines two hunt systems that are often thought of last minute or poorly planned out. How does one take care of meat in the backcountry? And, what should a backcountry first aid kit be c…
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In this current series, Jacob has discussed the how one's hunt objective, one's mindset, and one's capabilities are inexplicably connected to one's e-scouting and hunt planning for a trek west. In this episode, Jacob pivots to the topic of "hunt systems". This includes aspects like backcountry meat care, mapping/electronics, daily food, kill kit, e…
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As one prepares for a western elk hunt, it's important to continue to zero in from a 30,000 foot view down to a more microscopic view of what is transpiring within a particular region or area that has been outlined as the area to hunt. What layers are important? What are some non-hunting apps that can help? Where is the recreational hiking pressure…
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Believe it or not, in 4 short months it will be elk season. So, where does one start to e-scout an entire state of huntable elk units with a general tag? Where are the elk, what terrain features should one look for, what about other hunters and general pressure, what platforms are best for e-scouting, how does one identify elevations for elk, etc. …
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Last week, Jacob discussed some of the high level considerations when planning your trip west to hunt elk this year (Hunt Objective, Hunt Plan, and Hunt Systems). Getting a tag to hunt elk is becoming more and more difficult, and the probability of getting an archery elk tag and filling that tag is low. In today's episode, Jacob discusses how your …
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Last week, Montana and New Mexico announced their "Big Game Draw" results. If you drew a tag, congratulations! Now, the work begins as you have a lot decisions to make to ensure you maximize your time during your hunt. In today's episode, Jacob breaks down what some of those decisions are and some of the questions you will need to ask yourself. You…
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By now you have likely heard about the incident involving a wolf in Daniel, Wyoming. The waves of coverage on this incident are getting larger and larger as more details come out. Whether we, as hunters, like it or not, this incident is going to impact how the public views those that hunt wolves, and those that hunt in general. So, when someone ask…
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There are more than a few whitetail hunters that believe the moon has an impact on deer movement during the fall seasons. There are essentially 2 groups of "moon" hunters, those that believe in hunting based on the "red" moon, and those that hunt based on the moon phase. Last week, Jacob provided clarity on what the "red moon" and "overhead" and "u…
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Have ever thought about the moon and whether or not it impacts your encounters or ability to fill tags? Some prolific hunters swear by it, and others focus on other environmental factors. In this episode, Jacob examines the concept of the moon being "overhead" and "underfoot" and looking at the dates and times when that specific path of the moon in…
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Now is the time to be fine tuning your public hunting "spots", with the intent to increase your efficiency in the fall. How can one close the deal on a mature buck in October instead of waiting until November? With no green up yet to cover those scrapes, rubs, and beds, it is infinitely easier to identify areas of key deer movement and identify set…
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Duration and location are the variables with most hunting...and certainly with deer hunting. The better the location...the less likely you will be sitting long. The longer you sit in any spot, even the worse spot, the likelyhood of filling your tag will increase. In this episode, Jacob breaks down his recent efforts to find the spot within the spot…
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It's the off season...and there is scouting, shed hunting, and turkey season around the corner. But what else can we do during the offseason to evolve as hunters? How can we become more self sufficient, more connected to this pursuit, and ultimately closer to the entire process of hunting. What activities can we invest in that move us forward in th…
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Spring turkey season is nearly upon us and it's time to dust off your turkey hunting gear. What about your turkey vest? Is it time for an upgrade? In this episode of Hunt Detail, Jacob shares insights that he gained from his recent review and breakdown of 5 different turkey vests (Sitka, Nomad, TideWe, Knight & Hale, and Field & Stream). Some were …
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The Western Hunt Expo just wrapped up and it's a great time for hunting gear companies to launch new products in the dead period between Fall and Spring hunting seasons. It's also a great time to tweak our own gear to become for efficient and more effective. There are always ways to being lighter or quieter with our gear. In this episode, Jacob sha…
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As you plan your out of state hunts for this upcoming fall, what type of hunting partner do you have? Are they a BIG hunt partner or a little hunt partner? What are your S.M.A.R.T. objectives for your out of state hunt and how does your objective align to your hunting partners objective? Or, do they align at all? In this episode, Jacob offers a ser…
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Hunting public land can be incredibly challenging and rewarding. But, hunting private land offers it's own set of challenges and opportunities. As was discussed in the previous episode, now is the time to start reaching out to land owners to get permission to hunt this upcoming fall. In this episode, Jacob shares a strategy in targeting certain typ…
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While it is disappointing that hunting seasons are closed or closing...now is the time to begin your preparation for the 2024 hunting season. What are some actions you can take now to help enhance your hunting experience and increase your odds of success? In this episode, Jacob shares his top 10 for your consideration. Don't wait until turkey seaso…
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If you hunt multiple states, you need a hunt mapping platform that provides versatility and value. In this episode, Jacob shares his pros and cons regarding each of the 6 hunt map platforms based on his recent in depth review. He evaluated 8 categories (3D Desktop, 3D Handheld, Waypoints, Tools, Layers, Topo, Value & Versatility) within each platfo…
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Do you have a short, medium, and long term strategy for drawing western hunt tags? Do you have a "S.M.A.R.T." objective for next year and subsequent years? Or, are you the type of person that hopes for a western hunt...but never actually puts in the work to figure it out. It's time. It's time to put in the work and build out a plan for yourself and…
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The annual Archery Trade Association show just wrapped up in St. Louis this weekend. In this episode of Hunt Detail, Jacob shares his first time experience in attending the show and some of the takeaways from the show. Every year, the ATA awards the top 3 new products launched based on design, innovation and ability to meet customer demands. Jacob …
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Good news! There are a lot options for hunters that want to get more mobile...and most of what you want can be purchased "direct to consumer". Bad news! The sheer volume of information can be overwhelming...and it's difficult to know where to start or what exactly you want or don't want in a saddle. Sure, there are guys doing reviews on one saddle …
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The state of Kentucky is evaluating whether or not cellular trail cameras should be allowed for use on Kentucky public lands. On this episode of Hunt Detail, Jacob takes a hard stance against a cell cam ban...and then Jacob takes a hard stance for a cell cam ban. It's a heated and divisive topic. In the past few years, the prices of cellular trail …
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It's that time of year - when to take off or work and when to work...and weather can dictate when it makes sense and when it doesn't. Please note - this is the audio of a YouTube video that I did on the weather apps. If you would like to see this video, head to Hunt Detail on YouTube. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j_coons_hunts/…
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