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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