Her first-ever elk hunt. On public land. On opening day of rifle season. And she lands a 6x8 bull.

The Wild Race star Jessica Ann grew up whitetail, turkey, small game and predator hunting in Wisconsin. She added waterfowling to her list of passions a decade ago. When she got bariatric weight loss surgery in 2020, she set a goal for herself: Go on an elk hunt and, in Jessica's words, "don't die."

Traversing the steep Idaho terrain and taking down a massive bull checks that goal off Jessica's list. But that's not all. By the age of 30, she's made a name for herself as an outdoorswoman, hosts her own hunting show and runs a nonprofit to teach kids safe and ethical hunting practices from a young age. 

In this episode of The Slayer Hunting Podcast, Slayer's Bill Ayer and Tommy Sessions talk with Jessica Ann about landing her TV show, starting The Wild Race Foundation and, of course, that wild first elk hunt.

Connect with The Wild Race's Jessica Ann:

- Video of Jessica Ann's Idaho elk hunt

- Jessica's Instagram

- The Wild Race on Instagram

- The Wild Race on YouTube

- The Wild Race website

- The Wild Race Foundation

More for elk hunters:

- Slayer Podcast: How to maximize success on out-of-state hunts

- Elk hunting tips for beginners

- Troubleshooting your elk hunt

More for duck hunters:

- Slayer Podcast: Call more ducks, kill more ducks

- A hunter's guide to waterfowl guns and ammo

- Clothing tips for staying warm and dry on your duck hunt

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