2026-07-03T19:16:00.398Z

After some reflection, here is my review of the Process Based Hunter June 2026 Elk Boot Camp led by Tate, his team, and the various experts who helped instruct (including Joseph) from the perspective of a person who has never hunted before.The PBH team was thoughtful and considerate in choosing a rifle for me to rent (6.5 CM) as this allowed me to get more comfortable with developing proper shooting fundamentals without worry about recoil.The group of attendees (like myself) that were present during the camp ranged from fresh out of high school to retirees. The PBH team was very accommodating to all types/ages of people and there was a lot of information to learn for both new and experienced hunters / shooters.The course goes into a variety of classroom and practical hands on training that includes, but is not limited to:- Fundamental and mountain shooting techniques- Shot placement when Elk hunting- Techniques for processing an animal- How to scout and glass for Elk, including their behavior- What gear to bring / what should be used- Hunting ethics- Rifle choice, including differences between caliber used and bullet type used- Bullet ballistic theoryI want to thank the following individuals (there are more that can be named, but these people helped shaped my experience):Tate - For a well organized and information rich experience. As well as loaning me one of his rifles and taking the time to answer my questions (even though I had very basic questions)Joseph - For providing excellent rifle/caliber recommendations as I begin my search for a hunting rifle. As well as for letting me think outside the box during some of mountain shooting drills and allowing me to try to put my ideas into practiceSaxton - Many thanks to you for helping me improve my shot placement and mountain shooting fundamentals. You took time to show me where to place a rifle for enhanced stability when shooting from a backpack and were patient with all my questions. I’m glad that you were part of the course while I was there.Jennifer and Ryan - Thank you for your patience and I appreciate your patience, knowledge, and willingness to answer so many of my beginner-level questions even if the bulk of it was late in the cold evening.Palmer - I appreciate how well you kept the program organized logistically, your attentiveness, and your straightforward communication.Griffin - I had never shot past 100 yards before and was happy that you took the time to help me shoot to 800 yards (note: shooting this far is not required and was more of an exception).Recommendations to others considering the Elk Boot Camp:- Bring either a sun hoody or sunscreen- Good/comfortable boots that are broken in will go far (I brought hiking boots as that’s what I have and it worked out well)- Hunting gear/equipment can be expensive. You do not need to have the most premium equipment that the market has to offer. I brought hiking gear. Additionally, Tate has some great recommendations on gear to bring that is most efficient/optimized for Elk hunting.Final thoughts:As I attended this camp without a lot of hunting based gear, I’m now in the process of slowly acquiring gear / equipment.Additionally, I’m thankful to my dad for inviting me. If money was no object, I would gladly bring my friends and family to this course because most of them do not have any hunting experience and I think they would leave with a much deeper understanding that hunting is not just about the harvest. It is about respect for the animal, awareness of the land, responsibility, patience, skill, and the relationship between humans, wildlife, and the natural world.

2026-06-17T16:00:35.964Z

Highly recommended, great instructors and courses that will prep you for hunting western big game.

2026-06-16T22:14:19.276Z

Course was well planned out and instructors were excellent. You can ask any question and the instructors always gave meaningful answers. I highly recommend the course to any current or future elk hunters!

2026-06-16T16:45:51.737Z

Information overload. The amount of information is staggering that we received. Loved the one-on-one time with all the instructors, being able to ask personal questions about gear and equipment. 10 lifetimes of information packed into a few days. I particularly liked the personal questions of the staff as to what gear, rifles, etc. they used and why. Different perspectives on scopes, guns, Calibur, what to carry and what not to carry. From so many different guides, hunters, professional competition shooters and Burris engineers was invaluable. This was a class of over 10 different professionals and their personal beliefs and experiences. You can't get that in one place anywhere else.

2026-06-16T14:46:29.459Z

Elk Hunting Boot Camp 2026 exceeded our expectations in every way! The lodging, food, facilities, scenery, organization, logistical support, communication, quality of instruction, and scenarios were all top notch! We can't wait to go back!