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Backcountry Hunting with Llamas
Episode 129

Backcountry Hunting with Llamas

Backcountry Hunting Podcast

July 23, 202151m 9s

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Show Notes

SHOW NOTES

Intro: Pack animals can make or break a backcountry hunt

Guest: Tyce Ericson, owner of Utah Bird Dog Training and long-time backcountry hunter and Llama packer.

Advantages of Llamas:

  • Calm, don't spook easily like horses and mules
  • Stronger than pack goats
  • Easy for beginners to handle and pack
  • Sure footed
  • Can forage on nearly anything
  • Rarely drink, being from the camelid family
  • Easy to haul

Getting started with Llamas

  • Appropriate breeds
  • Cost of trained adults vs. young Llamas
  • Training to lead and pack
  • Tack and gear for Llama packing
  • Sources for Llamas and pack gear
  • Llama rentals

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