The MeatEater Podcast Ep. 813: Stolen Elk and the Best Fishing Lures of All Time | MeatEater Radio (Not) Live!
Dec 26, 2025
David Faubion, an editor at Guns & Ammo, shares a wild tale of an elk skull theft during his Wyoming hunt, detailing his daring confrontation with the suspected thief. Meanwhile, Mark Kenyon, a whitetail expert and host of Wired Hunt, introduces his top five book recommendations for deer hunters. The duo discusses the nuances of hunting regulations, the thrill of spotting northern lights, and how to best prepare for hunting trips—making for an engaging mix of adventure and expert wisdom.
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Elk Skull Theft Caught On Public Land
- David Faubion recounts catching a rancher packing his buddy's elk antlers into brush on landlocked public ground.
- They recovered the skull from a hidden ten-foot cut with fresh boot tracks and recorded the encounter as evidence.
Know Flight-and-Hunt Regulations
- Use aircraft for transport only; in Wyoming you can fly and hunt the same day if you don't use aircraft for scouting.
- Know state rules before planning fly-in hunts to avoid legal trouble.
Persistence Pays For Fly-In Hunts
- David described calling many pilots before finding one willing to drop them on landlocked public ground, even joking about asking a hot-air balloon company.
- The successful pilot finally flew them a four-minute ride into the remote camp spot.