Up North Journal Podcast

This week we talk with outdoor writer and editor Patrick Durkin about his out west DYI elk hunts and how West Nile and CWD is driving the outdoors. Outdoor Writer and Editor Patrick Durkin 40 years of writing Going to Idaho for another Elk Hunt Took a nice bull in 2014 Camp set up Acura tent about 7 feet tall. Company is from Ireland 2 and half week trip Started taking this trip in 2006 Public land hunt Obtaining water for 2 weeks, Katyadyn Camp chairs and game carts Boat in three miles to camp Use 2 boats Running to get fit for hunting Helps with his asthma Runs Boston Marathon Helps with hiking and hunting out west Keeps him energized and alert Hunting Idaho Didn't see anyone for the first 6 years Saw only one other campsite in 2013 Safety while hunting in far away big places Talking about writing How long articles should be for writers Writing a hunting book How digital media has changed the writing industry How do you move forward in a digital realm and try to make money Keeping busy working ever