Nick's Wild Ride with Nick Hoffman Season 3 Episode 6 The Slam
- August 15, 2018
- 22 min
In this episode of Nick's Wild Ride with Nick Hoffman, he sets out on a hunting expedition to complete the North American Slam, which requires him to hunt and bag four different species of big game animals in North America: the cougar, the Rocky Mountain goat, the desert bighorn sheep, and the Alaska-Yukon moose.
Nick begins his journey in Utah to hunt for cougars, also known as mountain lions. With the help of local guides, Nick goes on a treacherous hike through the snow-covered mountains to track down a wild cougar. The hunt is quite challenging as the elusive predators are known for their stealthy behavior. After the intense chase, Nick finally manages to catch a cougar in his sights and takes the shot.
Next up on Nick's list is the Rocky Mountain goat, which is often found in the high alpine regions of North America. Nick heads to the rugged wilderness of British Columbia to hunt for this elusive animal. Accompanied by an experienced guide, Nick spends days climbing the mountains, braving the harsh weather conditions, and keeping an eagle eye out for the goats. The hunt proves to be quite challenging, but Nick perseveres and finally manages to take the shot, achieving his second kill.
After succeeding in hunting down two out of the four animals in the North American Slam, Nick moves on to his next target: the desert bighorn sheep. This time, he travels to the hot, arid deserts of Arizona, where the sheep are found in the steep, rocky terrain. It takes Nick several days of hiking in the scorching heat to finally catch sight of the bighorn sheep. But when he does, he must make a split-second decision and take the perfect shot. Nick's perseverance and determination paid off, as he achieved his third kill.
Finally, Nick sets out for his last mission in the Alaska-Yukon moose hunt. He heads to the remote, wild terrain of Alaska, where the moose are known to roam in abundance. But the hunt proves to be the most challenging of them all. Nick spends days braving the cold, harsh weather, and covering kilometers of snow-packed terrain to track down the massive animal. The long wait finally pays off when Nick manages to spot the majestic giant and achieve his fourth and final kill.
Through this episode, Nick Hoffman demonstrates his expertise as a skilled hunter, his ability to endure punishing conditions, and his commitment to respecting and preserving wildlife. Join him on this wild ride as he completes the North American Slam.