This week, we're looking back at the 2022 elk rut. I hunted elk all over the US this season with good friends, had a bunch of highs, and a bunch of lows. That's elk hunting. But, as always, I learned a lot of valuable lessons along the way. So this week on Cutting the Distance, I'm doing a post-mortem of my archery elk season, and highlighting the greatest lessons I've learned this year.

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This week, we're looking back at the 2022 elk rut. I hunted elk all over the US this season with good friends, had a bunch of highs, and a bunch of lows. That's elk hunting. But, as always, I learned a lot of valuable lessons along the way. So this week on Cutting the Distance, I'm doing a post-mortem of my archery elk season, and highlighting the greatest lessons I've learned this year.
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In Pursuit is your definitive guide to fitness and performance in the wild. Hosted by Rich Froning, four-time CrossFit Games champion and founder of CrossFit Mayhem. This show goes beyond the hunt, diving into what drives us to test our limits in the backcountry and beyond. Each episode features raw, wide-ranging conversations with athletes, hunters, doctors, and thought leaders, from the gym to the lab to the wilderness, connecting the grit of mountain hunting to the pursuit of something deeper: purpose, resilience, and human potential in the wild.

In Pursuit is your definitive guide to fitness and performance in the wild. Hosted by <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/people/rich-froning">Rich Froning,</a> four-time CrossFit Games champion and founder of CrossFit Mayhem. This show goes beyond the hunt, diving into what drives us to test our limits in the backcountry and beyond. Each episode features raw, wide-ranging conversations with athletes, hunters, doctors, and thought leaders, from the gym to the lab to the wilderness, connecting the grit of mountain hunting to the pursuit of something deeper: purpose, resilience, and human potential in the wild.

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Ep. 23: The Rut In Review

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This week on In Pursuit, Rich Froning and the crew head to Texas chasing free range axis deer with Perennial Outfitters. What starts with a perfect shot turns into a long track, pouring rain, and a reminder that hunting rarely goes according to plan.

The guys talk through the highs, lows, missed opportunities, good laughs, and what keeps them coming back anyway. They get into spot and stalk hunting in Texas, learning from guides, preparing for the mountains, and why time in the field matters.

There is plenty of chaos, cactus, bad luck, redemption, and the kind of stories that only happen when you are hunting with your buddies.

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This week on In Pursuit, Rich Froning and the crew head to Texas chasing free range axis deer with Perennial Outfitters. What starts with a perfect shot turns into a long track, pouring rain, and a reminder that hunting rarely goes according to plan.
The guys talk through the highs, lows, missed opportunities, good laughs, and what keeps them coming back anyway. They get into spot and stalk hunting in Texas, learning from guides, preparing for the mountains, and why time in the field matters.
There is plenty of chaos, cactus, bad luck, redemption, and the kind of stories that only happen when you are hunting with your buddies.
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Ep. 40: Spike Camp - Axis Deer Hunt

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Christian Huff joins Rich to talk about faith, hunting, fitness, and what it looks like to pursue something with purpose. They get into Christian’s late start in hunting, his growing love for deer season, the humbling side of bowhunting, and why training for something matters.

They also talk about David, discipline, fatherhood, and how the outdoors has a way of pointing you back to what matters most. It’s a fun conversation with plenty of laughs, missed shots, big goals, and a real look at the kind of work that shapes a man.

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Christian Huff joins Rich to talk about faith, hunting, fitness, and what it looks like to pursue something with purpose. They get into Christian&rsquo;s late start in hunting, his growing love for deer season, the humbling side of bowhunting, and why training for something matters.
They also talk about David, discipline, fatherhood, and how the outdoors has a way of pointing you back to what matters most. It&rsquo;s a fun conversation with plenty of laughs, missed shots, big goals, and a real look at the kind of work that shapes a man.
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Ep. 39: Christian Huff - Balancing Family Life and Hunting

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Join Rich Froning and the Mayhem Hunt Crew in a new Spike Camp episode, It's a practical conversation on building a body that can handle the demands of the backcountry. Rich sits down with AJ Wilkerson of 931 Performance Therapy to cover ankle stability, stronger knees, low back health, shoulder durability, and how to train for real world hunting demands. They get into rucking, prehab, single leg strength, eccentric loading, and simple ways to build resilience before season starts. This episode is packed with actionable tools to help you prepare better, move better, and hold up when the load gets heavy.

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Join Rich Froning and the Mayhem Hunt Crew in a new Spike Camp episode, It's a practical conversation on building a body that can handle the demands of the backcountry. Rich sits down with AJ Wilkerson of 931 Performance Therapy to cover ankle stability, stronger knees, low back health, shoulder durability, and how to train for real world hunting demands. They get into rucking, prehab, single leg strength, eccentric loading, and simple ways to build resilience before season starts. This episode is packed with actionable tools to help you prepare better, move better, and hold up when the load gets heavy.
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Ep. 38: Spike Camp - Bulletproof Your Body for the Mountains

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