Process Based Hunter
Tate Bradfield started hunting as a kid and has spent most of his adult life guiding and outfitting. Process Based Hunter is built on what actually works in the field—not theory, not shortcuts. He teaches the same process he uses to hunt elk across different states, units, and terrain types. Courses...
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Tate Bradfield started hunting as a kid and has spent most of his adult life guiding and outfitting. Process Based Hunter is built on what actually works in the field—not theory, not shortcuts. He teaches the same process he uses to hunt elk across different states, units, and terrain types.
Courses are the foundation: - 2026 Elk Hunting Boot Camp: 3-day comprehensive course covering everything from unit selection to shooting techniques - 2026 Semi-Guided Elk Course: 7-day hybrid where you hunt with a professional guide while learning. Client feedback: "Literally five seasons worth of knowledge packed into a one week course."
Hunts for hunters ready to put skills to work: - Elk Drop Camp: Fully furnished basecamp with GPS coordinates. You do the hunting; they handle the camp logistics - Fully Guided Aoudad Hunt in Mexico: All-inclusive with 100% success rate
Location & Timing
Hunts run near Price, Utah in elevation zones 5,900–8,700 feet.
| Season | [Archery](/handbook/archery) Dates | Rifle Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early | Aug 24-30 | — | Available |
| Fall | Sept 1-7 | Oct 2-7, Oct 9-15 | Mostly Sold Out |
What You'll Learn
- •How to choose a hunting unit and do online research
- •Key elk body language and calling strategies
- •E-scouting roads, glassing points, and likely elk zones
- •Work smarter—maximize every minute of the hunt
- •Basic backcountry skills
- •Where to find elk early, mid, and late season
- •Field glassing and spotting strategies
- •How to quarter and process a bull if you get one
The Training Structure
Day 1 covers coursework and setup. Days 2-4 involve long-distance glassing, elk calls, and guided hunting lessons. Days 5-6 flip: guides help you plan a hunt, then you execute it with oversight. Strike camp on Day 7.
"If you want the opportunity to ask any questions, get honest answers, and have a place to put it in action you found your place!" — Brandon Ersteniuk
Included - Wall tent with cot (shared, 4-6 hunters per tent) - Camp cook with all meals - In-field training from professional guides - Tag and license procurement (guaranteed or money back) - Help processing and packing out if you harvest an elk
Not Included - Private tent (bring your own if you want privacy) - Hunting gear, sleeping bags, pads - OTC Utah tag (~$640) and license (~$120) - Travel to the hunting area
| Course Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Archery Semi-Guided | $3,750 |
| Rifle Semi-Guided | $4,500 |
50% deposit to book; final 50% due August 15, 2026.
- •Required: Carry 20 lbs, hike 1-2 miles daily on moderate-to-extreme terrain
- •Recommended: Carry 25 lbs for 4-6 miles daily, then carry 60 lbs of meat 2-3 miles
You'll need a truck/4WD/AWD vehicle (ATVs allowed but optional).
Weapon Readiness - Archery: Comfortable to 60 yards - Rifle: Comfortable to 400 yards
September runs high 80s during the day, dropping to 30s-40s at night. October is generally high 70s with freezing nights—snow storms happen, occasional warm days too. Come prepared for extremes.
Closest airports: Provo, Utah (PVU) for domestic; Salt Lake City International (SLC) for international.
Process Based Hunter teaches you to hunt independently. The goal isn't to keep you as a client forever—it's to make you confident enough to scout, plan, and execute elk hunts on your own terms. That's the entire point.
- •Phone: (208) 840-8745
- •Email: [email protected]
- •Instagram & YouTube: @ProcessBasedHunter