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Becoming a Backpack Hunter: A Beginner's Guide to Hunting the Backcountry (Becoming a Hunter)

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This book was made to take one from the city to the backcountry and talk about everything in between. It was made to answer questions and inspire. When I started backpack hunting, resources were limited, and not in a condensed form. This made the whole process of learning quite taxing. I was constantly trying to find information on the subject, and when I did, I soaked up as much as I could. It took years and was the reason it took me so long to get into the field. The unknown can be a scary thing. Let this book bridge the gap that is keeping you from chasing your dreams of adventure, pursuing the wild meat we all know and crave. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published


Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 9, 2020


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 195 pages


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 35


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.6 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.49 x 9 inches


Part of series ‏ : ‎ Becoming a Hunter


Best Sellers Rank: #1,066,155 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #370 in Hunting #630 in Hiking & Camping Instructional Guides


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Well Thought Out and to the Point
Format: Kindle
Well the author really put this together nicely. I have been working up to my first September Elk hunt here in Idaho over the last two months and it is nice being able to see that a lot of what I have done was mentioned in here. I also found a lot of things that I had not thought of. This will undoubtedly help me refine my pack contents, my last couple weeks of training, and how I will plan my hunt. This is such a great resource for those who haven’t gone out and just learned through experience. I went on my first solo backpacking scouting trip this last weekend and a lot of this stuff I brought with me in my mind to help with mentally, physically, and pack setup. It was a successful scouting trip and I was able to overcome that night in the woods with confidence. A sure joy to read. Thanks Josh. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2023 by J
    • Perfect book if you're at all interested in getting into backpack hunting.
Format: Paperback
If you're considering getting into backpack hunting regardless of whether it's for one night or ten this is a great book to start with. It's an easy read and from front to back it contains practical advice to help get you started. The author covers the front to back for everything you need out there and does it in a way that is honest and doesn't push his personal preferences on you. He is also honest about the reservations and fear that are pretty normal with heading out onto a mountain for days on end with only the stuff on your back your first few times and all the ways we convince ourselves not to do something. To sum it up, great read, practical advice and the right place to start if you want to try your hand at backpack hunting. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2020 by Dan
    • Confidence and unbiased.
Format: Paperback
Great book. It helped me feel more confident. Also his gear suggestions feels unbiased, which in the backpack and hunting community is hard to find. I would recommend this book to anyone trying to get into backpack hunting. If you already backpack hunt then this will probably not interest you.
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2021 by harv
    • Great book and a lot of useful information.
Format: Paperback
This was a very good resource on not only gear, but other information a newer backcountry hunter may overlook. It's a lot of not only his experiences, but other peoples experiences as well. The read was super easy but very informative. I have been backpacking for years and only recently got into hunting. I am what was called in the book, "Adult-Onset Hunter." I am 36 years old and started hunting when I turned 34. This will be the first year that I combine backpacking and hunting together. This book definitely helped bridge the gap and made me think about things that I haven't yet. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2020 by Kimberly
    • Great book & Resource!
Format: Kindle
As a new hunter I have come to appreciate Josh’s common sense and wisdom. His real life experience solidifies the quality of his message! Thanks Josh, keep up the good work!
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2025 by HE>i
    • Great for adult onset hunters!
Format: Paperback
As someone who is an "Adult onset hunter" I found this book very helpful. Its a great overview and will certainly make you better prepared for getting out in the field. If you're a beginner and want a great Broadview of how to get started then this book is great for you. After reading this book I spent 22 days hunting in the back country in total both in my home state and out of state. This book helped increase my confidence to go get after it. And now I've got 100 pounds of harvested meat in the freezer plus a ton of great memories. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2021 by BR
    • Great resource
Format: Paperback
Great resource for the modern day backpack hunter. Josh is super insightful and encouraging for the reader and I highly support others as well. If you’re considering buying this book, just do it!
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2024 by Paul Tellier
    • Too much emphasis on backpacking vs hunting, at least for experienced backpackers.
Format: Paperback
This a very inspiring and enjoyable read. There is quite a bit of helpful information, particularly for those with limited backpacking experience. For an experienced backpacker looking to add in hunting, this book offers less value. It would be nice if there was more emphasis on the skills and strategies inherent to backpack hunting, with the emphasis on the hunting. More detail on things such as camp selection considerations, glassing strategies (esp. while minimizing weight), stalking, route planning and considerations for the approach and in the hunting area, effective scouting, and other hunting specific content would have been awesome. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2021 by Tony

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