Eli Jay Rowan is a backcountry guide who has spent more than two decades chasing whitetails, turkeys, and high-country trout across the Midwest and Rockies. A former wildlife technician, he blends field biology with hard-earned woodsman’s instincts to help readers understand game behavior and seasonal patterns. When he’s not guiding or scouting new ground, Eli is testing gear and fine-tuning tactics for everyday hunters and anglers.