David Martinez from In These Mountains Part 2: Fitness, Tips for Filming Hunts & The Rut - A Mini Documentary
Release Date: 03/11/2025
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info_outline#81: Part 2 with David Martinez from In These Mountains. If you missed part 1 it's the previous episode #80 where we discuss his MT Public Lands Archery Elk hunt story and taking his wife out hunting for her first season as a hunter plus tips. On this episode we discuss: Fitness for backcountry hunting, how he has started filming hunts, tips for filming hunts, plus self filming tips and tricks including camera recommendations and equipment. We get to discuss Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep and about making: The Rut - A Mini Documentary. David shares his thoughts on the outdoor industry and what we can expect from him with In These Mountains. If you want to check out his very first episode that gives a great backstory about how he started In These Mountains and capturing Bighorn Sheep, then listen to his first time on the show on episode # 27.
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