Summary: <br> Dirk Durham is an awesome elk caller, and an all-around great guy. If you have seen Born and Raised Outdoors’ Land of the Free Project or many of Elk101’s content you have probably seen Dirk bugling in bulls. I always enjoy having Dirk on the show and today I get to catch up with him on his 2018 season of highs and lows. In this episode, we dive into the struggles that the crew had with early season heat and light rutting activity. We also talk about Dirks struggles with wolf competition in northern Idaho and what he does with continually more pressure on elk from wolves. This year Dirk was able to capitalize on tough Idaho season with a great solo hunt bull that he worked for hours. Dirk shares the highs and lows of the hunt and some great tips for solo hunters as well as heavily pressured bulls.<br> Show Notes:<br> Meet The Bugler Dirk Durham – 0:02:34<br> Dirk’s 2018 Season Overview – 0:03:40<br> Staying Motivated & Screwing Up – 0:11:04<br> Follies – 0:23:32<br> Dealing with Hot Weather Bulls Up High – 0:27:52<br> Dirk’s Solo Hunt – 0:30:54<br> Advice for Calling Solo – 0:40:43<br> Trail Cams – 0:47:41<br> Dealing with Wolves – 0:51:45<br> Biggest Lesson from 2018 – 0:54:05<br> Hunting with Born & Raised – 0:56:22<br> Calling in Rifle Season – 0:57:36<br> Dirk’s Durham’s Online Content – 1:06:47<br> Today’s podcast brought to you by <a href="http://gohunt.com/">goHUNT.com</a> Tag season and research season is here and if you don’t have it you need goHUNT it will save you so much time and effort. If you are on the fence about whether you need it or not let me just tell you it is the first place I turn to when I start planning a hunt. It is 100% worth every penny to me and I think pretty much everyone I have introduced it to. If you’re a goHUNT member already which I feel like most of you are by now make sure you use the code TRO at checkout to save some money.<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>
