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        pbjs.setConfig({ pageUrl: https://www.barstoolsports.com/video/3461642/hunting-in-the-mountains-of-patagonia });</script><script src="https://d9rde3y35j061.cloudfront.net/script.js"></script><script src="https://iframely.barstoolsports.com/embed.js" async></script><style>.union__content{font-family:-apple-system,HelveticaNeue,Roboto,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-size:18px;color:#5a5b5d;word-wrap:break-word;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0 5px 32px 5px}.union__content p{padding:0;margin:16px 0 0 0}.union__content img{display:block;width:100%!important;height:auto;margin:16px 0 0 0}.union__content video{display:block!important;width:100%!important;height:auto;margin:16px 0 0 0}.union__content .articleAd{text-align:center;margin:16px 0 0 0;background-color:#f5f5f5}.union__content .htlad__container{display:inline-block}.union__content p a{color:#377dc4}.union__content .oembed__wrapper{margin:16px 0 0 0}.union__content blockquote:not(.twitter-video){display:block;margin:16px 0 0 0;padding:4px 12px;border-left:4px solid #77889a;font-style:italic;background:#f0f4f8;text-align:left;border-radius:0 6px 6px 0}.union__content blockquote:not(.twitter-video) p{font-style:italic}.union__content blockquote,q{quotes:none}.union__content iframe{max-width:100%}.union__content .bs-image-hidden{display:none}.union__content div.hq-image{width:fit-content;margin:0 auto}.union__content span.image-attribution,.union__content span.image-attribution a{color:#757575;font-size:12px;font-style:italic;letter-spacing:.1px;line-height:14px;text-decoration:none;padding:0;margin:0}.union__content .bs-videoPlayer .bs-videoPlayer__container,.union__content video-js,.wp-video{width:100%!important;height:0!important;position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;overflow:hidden;margin:16px 0 0 0}.wp-video video{width:100%!important;height:100%!important}.hq-image video{width:100%!important;height:100%!important}.union__content .bs-videoPlayer__container>iframe{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:none}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.union__content,body,html{background:#1c1c1c;color:#f1f1f1}.union__content blockquote:not(.twitter-video){border-left:4px solid #367dc4;background:#272c35}}</style><script>window.addEventListener("applicationDidBecomeActive",(()=>{document.querySelectorAll(".hq-image video[autoplay]").forEach((e=>e.play()))}))</script></head><body class="union__content"><p>Last month I got the opportunity to travel to Patagonia, which is the lower southern end of South America. Patagonia, without a doubt, was one of the most beautiful places I have ever been to. Gina & Hector, my friends from Argentina, invited me down on a last minute trip to hunt the elusive red stag, which are known as red deer. Hunting stag is similar to hunting elk, except the stags roar instead of bugle. It is a hard hunt if they are not vocal due to being unable to locate them in the lush environment. The key to spot and stalking any animal is to be able to see them before they see you; therefore, when a stag roars, we are able to have an idea where they are at, and slowly make our way to them. Also, for reference, the males are the only ones that roar, this is the same with an elk bugle, which occurs during their mating season. </p><p>After making a right off of the "main road", which was a gravel / dirt road right outside of the little town, it took us about a hour and a half to make our way up the mountain and into the middle of nowhere. There was a couple of times that I wasn't sure the stick shift Toyota was going to make it, but that little sucker proved me wrong every single time. Once we made it to camp our main source of transportation further up the mountain was either by foot or by the mountain horses. </p><p><img src="https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/43EC64F8-91E6-4B7F-9710-CCE2FB5A7FCA.04c62151.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75" class="fr-fic fr-dib bs-image" draggable="true" alt data-image-provider data-image-author data-image-direct data-image-tracking data-image-id="N6PQFbpOQYJBfJmwtyMM098x" srcset="https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/43EC64F8-91E6-4B7F-9710-CCE2FB5A7FCA.04c62151.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=320 320w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/43EC64F8-91E6-4B7F-9710-CCE2FB5A7FCA.04c62151.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=480 480w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/43EC64F8-91E6-4B7F-9710-CCE2FB5A7FCA.04c62151.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=640 640w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/43EC64F8-91E6-4B7F-9710-CCE2FB5A7FCA.04c62151.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=750 750w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/43EC64F8-91E6-4B7F-9710-CCE2FB5A7FCA.04c62151.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=828 828w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/43EC64F8-91E6-4B7F-9710-CCE2FB5A7FCA.04c62151.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=1080 1080w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/43EC64F8-91E6-4B7F-9710-CCE2FB5A7FCA.04c62151.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=1200 1200w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/43EC64F8-91E6-4B7F-9710-CCE2FB5A7FCA.04c62151.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=1920 1920w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/43EC64F8-91E6-4B7F-9710-CCE2FB5A7FCA.04c62151.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=2048 2048w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/43EC64F8-91E6-4B7F-9710-CCE2FB5A7FCA.04c62151.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=3840 3840w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 776px" loading="eager" style="aspect-ratio:0.7507820646506778;width:100%"></p><div id="Article-Ad-Placeholder" data-union-ad></div><br><p>I was for sure looking forward to the challenge of the miles I was about to put on my Rocky boots, and the opportunity to potentially stick one of these beasts with my bow. However, one of the most exciting parts of this trip was the camp experience. Where we stayed was totally remote with no service, expect for the 15 mile long hike to the very top of the mountain, that I conveniently stumbled upon. </p><p>Our campsite overlooked a spring lake, which was full of trout, & probably  30 degrees Fahrenheit at the time. Tucked in the far bottom right corner of the picture below is a fire pit where we would end each of our nights eating dinner and drinking wine. </p><img src="https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/33F8CAEB-1766-40BA-875A-371B4E24852E.8c60b97b.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75" class="fr-fic fr-dib bs-image" draggable="true" alt data-image-provider data-image-author data-image-direct data-image-tracking data-image-id="J6PiIfwatTRr6QF3QiHdP4QO" style="width:100%;aspect-ratio:0.7507820646506778" srcset="https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/33F8CAEB-1766-40BA-875A-371B4E24852E.8c60b97b.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=320 320w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/33F8CAEB-1766-40BA-875A-371B4E24852E.8c60b97b.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=480 480w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/33F8CAEB-1766-40BA-875A-371B4E24852E.8c60b97b.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=640 640w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/33F8CAEB-1766-40BA-875A-371B4E24852E.8c60b97b.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=750 750w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/33F8CAEB-1766-40BA-875A-371B4E24852E.8c60b97b.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=828 828w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/33F8CAEB-1766-40BA-875A-371B4E24852E.8c60b97b.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=1080 1080w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/33F8CAEB-1766-40BA-875A-371B4E24852E.8c60b97b.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=1200 1200w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/33F8CAEB-1766-40BA-875A-371B4E24852E.8c60b97b.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=1920 1920w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/33F8CAEB-1766-40BA-875A-371B4E24852E.8c60b97b.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=2048 2048w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/33F8CAEB-1766-40BA-875A-371B4E24852E.8c60b97b.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=3840 3840w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 776px" loading="lazy"><p>The entire experience was something that I’ll never take for granted! </p><p>I am so excited to share Part 1 of our 3 part series hunting in Patagonia. </p><p>Also shout out to our presenting sponsor Rocky Boots for gearing us up. </p><p></p></body></html>

<p>Last month I got the opportunity to travel to Patagonia, which is the lower southern end of South America. Patagonia, without a doubt, was one of the most beautiful places I have ever been to. Gina & Hector, my friends from Argentina, invited me down on a last minute trip to hunt the elusive red stag, which are known as red deer. Hunting stag is similar to hunting elk, except the stags roar instead of bugle. It is a hard hunt if they are not vocal due to being unable to locate them in the lush environment. The key to spot and stalking any animal is to be able to see them before they see you; therefore, when a stag roars, we are able to have an idea where they are at, and slowly make our way to them. Also, for reference, the males are the only ones that roar, this is the same with an elk bugle, which occurs during their mating season. </p><p>After making a right off of the "main road", which was a gravel / dirt road right outside of the little town, it took us about a hour and a half to make our way up the mountain and into the middle of nowhere. There was a couple of times that I wasn't sure the stick shift Toyota was going to make it, but that little sucker proved me wrong every single time. Once we made it to camp our main source of transportation further up the mountain was either by foot or by the mountain horses. </p><p><img src="https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/43EC64F8-91E6-4B7F-9710-CCE2FB5A7FCA.04c62151.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75" class="fr-fic fr-dib bs-image" draggable="true" alt data-image-provider data-image-author data-image-direct data-image-tracking data-image-id="N6PQFbpOQYJBfJmwtyMM098x" srcset="https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/43EC64F8-91E6-4B7F-9710-CCE2FB5A7FCA.04c62151.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=320 320w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/43EC64F8-91E6-4B7F-9710-CCE2FB5A7FCA.04c62151.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=480 480w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/43EC64F8-91E6-4B7F-9710-CCE2FB5A7FCA.04c62151.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=640 640w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/43EC64F8-91E6-4B7F-9710-CCE2FB5A7FCA.04c62151.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=750 750w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/43EC64F8-91E6-4B7F-9710-CCE2FB5A7FCA.04c62151.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=828 828w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/43EC64F8-91E6-4B7F-9710-CCE2FB5A7FCA.04c62151.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=1080 1080w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/43EC64F8-91E6-4B7F-9710-CCE2FB5A7FCA.04c62151.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=1200 1200w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/43EC64F8-91E6-4B7F-9710-CCE2FB5A7FCA.04c62151.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=1920 1920w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/43EC64F8-91E6-4B7F-9710-CCE2FB5A7FCA.04c62151.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=2048 2048w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/43EC64F8-91E6-4B7F-9710-CCE2FB5A7FCA.04c62151.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=3840 3840w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 776px" loading="eager" style="aspect-ratio:0.7507820646506778;width:100%"></p><div id="Article-Ad-Placeholder" data-union-ad></div><br><p>I was for sure looking forward to the challenge of the miles I was about to put on my Rocky boots, and the opportunity to potentially stick one of these beasts with my bow. However, one of the most exciting parts of this trip was the camp experience. Where we stayed was totally remote with no service, expect for the 15 mile long hike to the very top of the mountain, that I conveniently stumbled upon. </p><p>Our campsite overlooked a spring lake, which was full of trout, & probably  30 degrees Fahrenheit at the time. Tucked in the far bottom right corner of the picture below is a fire pit where we would end each of our nights eating dinner and drinking wine. </p><img src="https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/33F8CAEB-1766-40BA-875A-371B4E24852E.8c60b97b.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75" class="fr-fic fr-dib bs-image" draggable="true" alt data-image-provider data-image-author data-image-direct data-image-tracking data-image-id="J6PiIfwatTRr6QF3QiHdP4QO" style="width:100%;aspect-ratio:0.7507820646506778" srcset="https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/33F8CAEB-1766-40BA-875A-371B4E24852E.8c60b97b.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=320 320w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/33F8CAEB-1766-40BA-875A-371B4E24852E.8c60b97b.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=480 480w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/33F8CAEB-1766-40BA-875A-371B4E24852E.8c60b97b.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=640 640w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/33F8CAEB-1766-40BA-875A-371B4E24852E.8c60b97b.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=750 750w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/33F8CAEB-1766-40BA-875A-371B4E24852E.8c60b97b.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=828 828w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/33F8CAEB-1766-40BA-875A-371B4E24852E.8c60b97b.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=1080 1080w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/33F8CAEB-1766-40BA-875A-371B4E24852E.8c60b97b.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=1200 1200w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/33F8CAEB-1766-40BA-875A-371B4E24852E.8c60b97b.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=1920 1920w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/33F8CAEB-1766-40BA-875A-371B4E24852E.8c60b97b.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=2048 2048w, https://chumley.barstoolsports.com/union/2023/03/30/33F8CAEB-1766-40BA-875A-371B4E24852E.8c60b97b.JPG?fit=bounds&format=pjpg&auto=webp&quality=85%2C75&width=3840 3840w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 776px" loading="lazy"><p>The entire experience was something that I’ll never take for granted! </p><p>I am so excited to share Part 1 of our 3 part series hunting in Patagonia. </p><p>Also shout out to our presenting sponsor Rocky Boots for gearing us up. </p><p></p>

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