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Pursuit With Cliff - Cliff Gray

Cliff Gray

Hunt. Fish. Spear. Get Better at It. Interviews with those that have done it.

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106:31

Scope Drop Testing and Which Pack Animal (Mules,...

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2026/02/03

In this episode, Ryan and Cliff go deep into the real-world realities of pack animals — goats, llamas, horses, and mules — and why experience, animal behavior, stress, and decision-making matter far more than gear specs or romantic ideas of “backcountry horsepower.” Ryan and Cliff also discuss the drop testing of optics and the myth that most modern rifle scopes hold zero. Ryan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avery_adventures Rokslide: https://www.rokslide.com/ The Fastest Way to Get...

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146:17

Killing Elk with a .223 and Training to Be a Better...

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2026/02/02

Real-world discussion on hunting bullets, suppressor design, long-range ethics, thermal optics, and how modern technology is changing effective range, shot selection, and fair-chase decisions in Western big game hunting. Ryan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avery_adventures/ Rokslide Forum: https://www.rokslide.com/ The Fastest Way to Get Good at Elk Hunting. Period. Cliff's In-Person Elk Masterclass - https://pursuitwithcliff.com/ElkCourse --- FOLLOW CLIFF YouTube - https://www.youtu...

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88:07

Why Longer Range Shots Are Better, Glassing Gear and...

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2026/01/26

What actually separates a professional guide from a good hunter? Cliff and Jay Scott break down how real experience changes judgment. Calm under pressure, controlling variables, and why most missed shots are process failures. Not shooter failures. The Tricer micro-panning device we discuss at the end of the video, Use CLIFFG for 10% off: https://tricer.com/products/tricer-360 From there, the discussion moves into distance, animal awareness, and the concept of the “bubble.” Cliff and Jay exp...

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35:53

Real Trends and Gear FOR HUNTERS - SHOT Show 2026

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2026/01/25

Trends and gear relevant to hunters from SHOT Show 2026. The Fastest Way to Get Good at Elk Hunting. Period. Cliff's In-Person Elk Masterclass - https://pursuitwithcliff.com/ElkCourse --- FOLLOW CLIFF YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CliffGray Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/Cliffgry/ Facebook - https://facebook.com/PursuitWithCliff Pursuit With Cliff Podcast https://pursuitwithcliff.com/interviews-and-podcasts/ Cliff's Hunt Planning and Strategy Membership https://pursuitwithclif...

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36:42

Tim Sundles Q&A and the Story of Tracking A Giant...

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2026/01/21

Tim Sundles and I rip through member-submitted questions, then go deep when it matters. The back half turns into a dark-timber masterclass: tracking old bulls in snow, reading intent from tracks, avoiding back-trail traps, and making a high-percentage shot in tight timber. Tim and Kim Sundles run a great YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@buffaloboreammo The Fastest Way to Get Good at Elk Hunting. Period. Cliff's In-Person Elk Masterclass - https://pursuitwithcliff.com/ElkCourse --- F...

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107:43

Big Bullets, Bad Angles, and Brutal Truths with Tim...

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2026/01/19

In this episode, I sit down with Tim Sundles of Buffalo Bore for a wide-ranging, no-filter conversation that goes where most hunting podcasts won’t. We start with elk cartridges and shot placement. Real-world experience killing elk in dark timber, at bad angles, under pressure. We dig into why larger cartridges matter, how bullet construction and penetration actually work, and why “perfect broadside shots” are often a fantasy for serious elk hunters. From there, the conversation expands int...

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107:32

Getting Schooled on Mountain Hunting Fitness with...

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2026/01/12

Most hunters train hard. Very few train right. In this episode, Cliff sits down with Scott Johnston, co-author of Training for the Uphill Athlete and founder of Evoke Endurance, to break down why high-intensity training actually works against mountain hunters. They unpack the biggest misconception in hunting fitness: trying to train exhaustion instead of capacity. Scott explains, in plain language, why endurance is a metabolic problem, not a grit problem, and why zone-2 aerobic development i...

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63:51

Blood Trailing and Tracking - A Guides Take With Bob...

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2026/01/05

Most animals aren’t lost because of bad tracking — they’re lost because of bad decisions made in the first few minutes after the shot. In this podcast, Bob Terwilliger and Cliff Gray break down real-world animal recovery, blood trailing, and the ethics of finishing what you start. The Fastest Way to Get Good at Elk Hunting. Period. Cliff's In-Person Elk Masterclass - https://pursuitwithcliff.com/ElkCourse --- FOLLOW CLIFF YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CliffGray Instagram - https://www.i...

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78:49

Eric's First Bull, DIY vs Guided, and The Elk Hunting...

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2025/12/15

In this episode, I sit down with Eric Wilson to break down one of the most common questions I get within the context of his recent successful hunt. DIY vs guided elk hunting. Eric runs the podcast Do Not Go Quietly - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/do-not-go-quietly-w-eric-wilson/id1675558101 Eric did a full DIY public land elk hunt last year. This season, he went guided. Same hunter, same mindset, completely different experience. His first hunt was debriefed in this interview - http...

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21:28

Gifts for Hunters - Proven Gear From My 2025 Guiding...

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2025/12/06

Looking for Christmas gifts for the hunter or outdoorsman in your life, or just want an excuse to buy yourself more gear you’ll actually use? In this video I walk through my annual hunting gift list built from a full season of guiding and personal hunts. This is stuff that has been beat up in the field and earned its place. --- FOLLOW CLIFF YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CliffGray Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/Cliffgry/ Facebook - https://facebook.com/PursuitWithCliff Purs...

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18:17

White Belt to Black Belt — How to Think About...

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2025/11/19

Most hunters stay white belts forever. In this conversation I break down a simple framework I stole from jiu-jitsu and applied to hunting. The full interview is available from Chad Lubinski here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gd2L3PdsGi0 We talk about why “time in the game” is overrated, how to compress your learning with tight reps, and why some hunters with 30 seasons under their belt are still stuck at white belt. Then I walk through what blue, purple, brown, and black belt hunting actua...

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33:59

Hunting The HARDEST ELK TO KILL - Lessons from the...

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2025/10/29

Grinding elk on Colorado’s Flat Tops is expert mode. I sit down with guide Cade Cole to break down exactly why this country punishes hesitation and rewards decisive shooting. We hit pressure dynamics, why elk “live” outside shooting hours, stand-hunt vs still-hunt on plateaus, when to take a marginal window, and the ethics of passing smaller bulls. We also get real on training that actually kills elk here: snapshooting, offhand reps, backpack or tree support, and separating when to use bipod...

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76:32

Lessons From Hunting 200+ Conflict Wolves with Greg...

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2025/10/13

Greg Jones has killed over 200 wolves across Idaho and the West. In this episode, he reveals what most people don’t understand about wolves—how they hunt, how they impact elk and livestock, and what’s about to happen in Colorado. From ranch conflicts to wildlife collapse, this is the unfiltered truth about wolf management from a man who lived it. Greg Jones – Retired trapper and aerial gunner with over 200 wolf kills across Idaho and the West. Expert in predator management and livestock conf...

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67:45

How to Track, Call, Shoot and Kill More Elk — Field...

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2025/10/06

In this episode, I sit down in person with James Nash, veteran elk guide and host of the 6 Ranch Podcast. We go deep into elk behavior, calling strategy, and tracking wounded bulls — including what 100 miles of real-world blood trails have taught him. We also talk about gear, generational elk knowledge, and how to adapt your calling to changing elk behavior. If you hunt elk, this one’s worth every minute. James Nash — veteran elk guide, lifelong outdoorsman, and host of the Six Ranch Podcast...

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66:45

Hunting to Rebuild Your Mental Health – Dr. Ben Peery

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2025/10/01

Hunting can be life-changing. In this episode, Cliff Gray sits down with Dr. Ben Peery – ER physician and Chief Medical Officer of INVI Mind Health – to dive deep into mental health, resilience, and why hunting affects people so profoundly. They discuss HRV (heart rate variability) as a measurable way to track stress, how the backcountry accelerates personal growth, and why camaraderie in hunting camps creates unmatched bonds. The INVI app mentioned - https://invimh.com/ --- FOLLOW CLIFF You...

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126:00

Q&A With Elk Hunting Guide – 30+ Questions on Gear,...

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2025/09/25

A full-length hunting Q&A pulled from the livestream I hosted 9/17/2025 alongside a massive elk hunt and gear giveaway. Over the course of nearly two hours, I tackle 20–30 questions from hunters on topics ranging from elk strategy, private vs. public land access, and calling setups, to logistics like processing, packing out meat, and cooler space. 👉 Sign up for the Hunt Squad free tier at https://pwchuntsquad.com/ to join future livestreams and submit your questions. You’ll hear i...

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16:31

Lampers Poaching Charges + Mid-September Colorado Elk...

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2025/09/15

First half: my take on the Ryan Lampers situation—innocent until proven guilty—and the bigger pattern I’ve seen for decades in guiding: economic incentives, ego, and the short-game mindset that pushes people into bad decisions. Play the long game. Be transparent. If you wouldn’t do it with a drone over your shoulder, don’t do it. Second half: Colorado updates from the last 10–12 days. Elk are generally lower and around water; bugling where densities are decent. Archery conditions look good ...

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84:21

What Actually Helps? - Elk Hunting Seminars, Online...

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2025/09/07

Elk hunting isn’t just about gear—it’s about fitness, mental toughness, and knowing when to push. In this episode, I sit down with Jim Bortz, a wildlife artist and lifelong hunter who transitioned from whitetails to chasing bulls in Wyoming. We dig into the realities of elk hunting: fitness that actually matters, the urge to quit (and how to overcome it), solo hunting challenges, and what courses really move the needle. Jim has participated in my courses, courses with Ryan Lampers, Elk 101, t...

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74:50

Bear Defense Holsters And Pistols - Chest Harness vs...

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2025/09/01

In this episode I sit down with Tim Anderson, founder of Invader Concepts, the holster company behind the chest rig I wear. We dig into the real pros and cons of carrying a pistol in the mountains—under your bino harness, attached to the harness, on your pack belt, or on your hip. We also dive deep into the cartridge debate for bear defense: revolvers vs semi-autos, capacity vs stopping power, and why 10mm has become the dominant choice. Tim shares insights from thousands of customers and hi...

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59:01

Archery Elk SETUPS – The Piece That Actually Kills Bulls

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2025/08/26

Most hunters obsess over bugles, cow calls, and making the “perfect sound.” The truth? None of that matters if your setup is wrong. In this episode, I break down the single most overlooked factor in archery elk hunting—the setup. I cover why setups matter more than calling, how bulls actually “see with their ears,” and why closing the distance before you ever touch a call is what doubles or triples your odds of success. You’ll hear about the mistakes I see over and over again in the elk...

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