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Fit For An Elk

Hanes puts in work every day for rigors of chasing bulls

Fit For An Elk
Cameron Hanes of “RMEF Team Elk” says being fit is a requirement of hunting elk. (Courtesy Cameron Hanes)

For elk hunting, as in life, Cam Hanes says there is no gain without pain.

And he means it.

Hanes, who appears on the Outdoor Channel’s “RMEF Team Elk,” says his preparation for elk season is physical and mental.

“I want to know what misery feels like,” Hanes said. “I see every day as an opportunity to test myself.”Calling Hanes a fitness advocate would be a bit of an understatement. He competes in ultra-marathons, which cover up to 100 miles over all types of terrain.

Hanes said he sees being in excellent physical condition as being nothing but a positive when hunting elk throughout...

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