Summary: <br> Craig Hailes and I have been pretty good buddies for a while now, we connected through the podcast and hit it off quite well from the beginning. Craig is a total <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheRichOutdoors/videos/1769500803163041/">elkoholic</a> and considering he resides in Australia, that’s a pretty strange passion to have. Craig is a hell of a hunter and a hell of a guy who has been on a ton of really cool hunts all over the world. In this episode, we chat about all kinds of random stuff but we definitely talk about his obsession for elk and how hunting down under is different from in the states. Craig also was lucky enough to hunt Ibex in New Mexico last year and we talk a bit about that hunt as it can be a brutal hunt and leave all but humbled.<br> Also, I have a Backcountry Fuel Box Giveaway Challenge for all you boys and girls. I saw a pic the other day of someone that still had nearly every product from each previous month’s Backcountry Fuel Box.<br><br> So here is the challenge: If anyone has been able to save every product from each box and hasn’t eaten anything yet, post a picture of all your boxes and I will give you this months box for FREE. You have to use #backcountryfuelbox so I can find it though. I am skeptical that anyone still has a full 5 months worth, so even if you don’t have 100% of everything, but you are close, just post it anyway because you still have a chance to win.<br> <a href="http://www.backcountryfuelbox.com/"></a><br> Today’s episode is brought to you by <a href="http://www.backcountryfuelbox.com">Backcountry Fuel Box</a>. The monthly subscription that brings you all kinds of awesome snacks, bars, jerky’s, dehydrated meals and fuel for your next adventure. With hunting season right around the corner, now is a great time to sign up and get a box full of goodies every month for your next hunt. If you were like me, you eat the same thing every season. This year, mix it up and get all kinds of great new brands sent right to your doorstep without having to research and order each individual product. With <a href="http://www.backcountryfuelbox.com">Backcountry Fuel Box</a>, there is no commitment what so ever, feel free to skip a box or cancel anytime. Head over to <a href="http://www.backcountryfuelbox.com">backcountryfuelbox.com</a> and get signed up. If you use the TRO code you will save 10% off each month.<br> This episode is brought to you by <a href="http://www.onXmaps.com">On X maps</a>. On X is such an awesome tool and 100% a must have. If you are hunting out west this year you need to have On X maps. Download the app and get yourself comfortable with vit. I use my phone with the On X app constantly and exclusively. I love the ability to switch from topo to satellite, to hybrid mode to help me really see what the lay of the land looks like. I also love how all of my e-scouting points are right there and on my device when I am in the field scouting or hunting. <a href="http://www.onXmaps.com">On X</a> is available in all 50 states and I can’t speak highly enough about this system, it is truly a must-have for me. Use the TRO promo code and get 20% off. go download it today and get yourself familiar with it before your hunt. <a href="http://www.onXmaps.com">www.onXmaps.com</a><br> Show Notes:<br><br> Meet Aussie Hunter Craig Hailes – Start<br><br> About Craig – 12:46<br><br> Hunting Culture Down Under – 16:47<br><br> What Made Craig do an Elk Hunt – 17:58<br><br> Hunting Sanbars – 21:06<br><br> Traveling & Hunting the Globe – 32:50<br><br> Craig’s Ibex Hunt – 45:54<br><br> Remember Why You Hunt – 1:03:42<br><br> Craig’s Podcast & Social Media Handles – 1:17:48<br><br> The Surprise Wedding Crasher – 1:19:00<br> <a href="http://https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rich-outdoors-hunting-podcast/id981781015?"></a>
