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August 28, 2024 89 mins

As a wilderness videographer and photographer capturing the story of big game hunting, Luke Dusenbury has found himself in many challenging situations.

In this conversation, Katie interviews Luke Dusenbury, a videographer and photographer specializing in wilderness content. They discuss Luke's background in photography and filmography, his experiences working on the Sport Fishing Championship Series, and his portfolio of hunting and fishing adventures. They specifically dive into Luke's experience filming a caribou hunt in the Alaskan tundra, highlighting the challenges of extreme weather conditions, power management, and water purification in remote locations. In this part of the conversation, Luke Dusenbury shares advice on preparing for a public lands elk hunt and the challenges of being a camera guy while hunting. He emphasizes the importance of having duplicates of essential items and being mindful of scent control. Luke also discusses the role of thermals in elk hunting and the need to understand wind patterns. He highlights the physical and mental challenges of hunting in high elevation and rugged terrain. Luke provides insights on packing for a day hunt and the essential items to have in a kill kit. He also discusses the importance of safety precautions and recommends wilderness training courses. Finally, Luke shares lessons he has learned from hunting with experienced hunters and the value of being a student of the game. Luke Dusenbury shares a hunting story where he and his team had to hike for miles in the snow to retrieve their backpacks, which they had left behind. They learned the importance of never leaving their backpacks in the mountains and the need to be prepared with enough food and supplies. Luke also discusses the management of predators like cougars and bears, highlighting the importance of proper predator management for the conservation of ungulate species. He emphasizes the need for balance and science-based biology in managing predator populations.

 

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