Ever wonder how to fine-tune your scope for best results? This episode addresses the ABC's of sighting in, as well as advanced tuning, field shooting positions for maximum consistency, trajectory validation, and practice techniques to master long shots in the West's wide-open country.  Plus, we myth-bust the old maximum-point-blank-range concept, discuss minimizing complexity when shooting extended distances, and outline how to increase your personal ethical maximum range. ENJOY!    FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  www.timneytriggers.com www.onxmaps.com https://www.portersfirearms.com/ www.siembidacustomknives.com www.silencercentral.com www.leupold.com www.gunwerks.com https://javelinbipod.com www.browning.com www.barnesbullets.com

Ever wonder how to fine-tune your scope for best results? This episode addresses the ABC's of sighting in, as well as advanced tuning, field shooting positions for maximum consistency, trajectory validation, and practice techniques to master long shots in the West's wide-open country.  Plus, we myth-bust the old maximum-point-blank-range concept, discuss minimizing complexity when shooting extended distances, and outline how to increase your personal ethical maximum range. ENJOY!  FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/backcountry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/backcountry</a> VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  <a href="http://www.timneytriggers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.timneytriggers.com</a> <a href="https://www.onxmaps.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.onxmaps.com</a> <a href="https://www.portersfirearms.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.portersfirearms.com/</a> <a href="http://www.siembidacustomknives.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.siembidacustomknives.com</a> <a href="http://www.silencercentral.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.silencercentral.com</a> <a href="http://www.leupold.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.leupold.com</a> <a href="https://www.gunwerks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.gunwerks.com</a> <a href="https://javelinbipod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://javelinbipod.com</a> <a href="http://www.browning.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.browning.com</a> <a href="http://www.barnesbullets.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.barnesbullets.com</a>

How To Sight In A Rifle and Practice

Recorded live in the field from an ancient hunting lodge in Scotland's far northern Highlands, this episode brings listeners a look into the grand tradition of stalking red stags in The Olde Countrie--as well as current opportunities.  If you're a serious elk hunter, you've likely dreamed of hunting red stags. New Zealand, Argentina, and the European continent all have allure, but the most exciting and historic of all red stag hunting is in Scotland, where Victorian nobles built castle-like stone lodges and climbed the gnarly highland mountains in pursuit of old stags.  Spartan's Rob Gearing, host Joseph von Benedikt, and estate manager Sam Thompson sit down by the crackling fireplace and talk through modern-day stag stalking in the highlands. What to expect, appropriate rifles and cartridges, conservation and estate management, and actual shooting and stalking scenarios. Plus, we bring you the first word of a terrific new flexible bipod—the Spartan Springbuck. It's arguably the most versitile all-purpose shooting rest for lowland and mild backcountry hunting made.  ENJOY!   FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  https://javelinbipod.com www.browning.com www.barnesbullets.com www.timneytriggers.com www.leupold.com www.onxmaps.com www.silencercentral.com https://www.portersfirearms.com/ www.gunwerks.com www.siembidacustomknives.com

Recorded live in the field from an ancient hunting lodge in Scotland's far northern Highlands, this episode brings listeners a look into the grand tradition of stalking red stags in The Olde Countrie--as well as current opportunities.  If you're a serious elk hunter, you've likely dreamed of hunting red stags. New Zealand, Argentina, and the European continent all have allure, but the most exciting and historic of all red stag hunting is in Scotland, where Victorian nobles built castle-like stone lodges and climbed the gnarly highland mountains in pursuit of old stags.  Spartan's Rob Gearing, host Joseph von Benedikt, and estate manager Sam Thompson sit down by the crackling fireplace and talk through modern-day stag stalking in the highlands. What to expect, appropriate rifles and cartridges, conservation and estate management, and actual shooting and stalking scenarios. Plus, we bring you the first word of a terrific new flexible bipod—the Spartan Springbuck. It's arguably the most versitile all-purpose shooting rest for lowland and mild backcountry hunting made.  ENJOY! FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/backcountry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/backcountry</a> VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  <a href="https://javelinbipod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://javelinbipod.com</a> <a href="http://www.browning.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.browning.com</a> <a href="http://www.barnesbullets.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.barnesbullets.com</a> <a href="http://www.timneytriggers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.timneytriggers.com</a> <a href="http://www.leupold.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.leupold.com</a> <a href="http://www.onxmaps.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.onxmaps.com</a> <a href="http://www.silencercentral.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.silencercentral.com</a> <a href="https://www.portersfirearms.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.portersfirearms.com/</a> <a href="http://www.gunwerks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.gunwerks.com</a> <a href="http://www.siembidacustomknives.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.siembidacustomknives.com</a>

Hunting Scotland's Rugged Highlands

Dog trainer and breeder extraordinair and passionate backcountry hunter Tyce Erickson joins us to discuss dog breeds that excel in the backcountry. We talk through the advantages of companionship, protection, blood trailing, shed antler hunting, packing, and more... Tyce defines the various charateristics of several breeds, including retrievers and pointers, and offers guidance on how to pick one that best fits your needs, personality, and capabilities. Plus, Tyce liberally sprinkles the conversation with training tips.  We also get to hear the stories of Tyce's big spot-and-stalk, DIY, public-land spring bear, and the big public-land DIY mule deer buck that he arrowed after a long and painstaking stalk last fall. Tyce is a top-notch shooter and fellow gearhead, and walks us through the rifle, cartridge and bullet used on the bear, and his new state-of-the-art bow, arrow, and broadhead setup he shot the buck with. Spoiler alert: He doesn't like new-fangled bow sights.  This was a terrific conversation... ENJOY!    FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  www.browning.com www.barnesbullets.com www.leupold.com www.silencercentral.com www.gunwerks.com www.onxmaps.com www.timneytriggers.com https://www.portersfirearms.com/ www.siembidacustomknives.com https://javelinbipod.com

Dog trainer and breeder extraordinair and passionate backcountry hunter Tyce Erickson joins us to discuss dog breeds that excel in the backcountry. We talk through the advantages of companionship, protection, blood trailing, shed antler hunting, packing, and more... Tyce defines the various charateristics of several breeds, including retrievers and pointers, and offers guidance on how to pick one that best fits your needs, personality, and capabilities. Plus, Tyce liberally sprinkles the conversation with training tips.  We also get to hear the stories of Tyce's big spot-and-stalk, DIY, public-land spring bear, and the big public-land DIY mule deer buck that he arrowed after a long and painstaking stalk last fall. Tyce is a top-notch shooter and fellow gearhead, and walks us through the rifle, cartridge and bullet used on the bear, and his new state-of-the-art bow, arrow, and broadhead setup he shot the buck with. Spoiler alert: He doesn't like new-fangled bow sights.  This was a terrific conversation... ENJOY!  FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/backcountry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/backcountry</a> VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  <a href="http://www.browning.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.browning.com</a> <a href="http://www.barnesbullets.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.barnesbullets.com</a> <a href="http://www.leupold.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.leupold.com</a> <a href="http://www.silencercentral.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.silencercentral.com</a> <a href="https://www.gunwerks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.gunwerks.com</a> <a href="https://www.onxmaps.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.onxmaps.com</a> <a href="http://www.timneytriggers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.timneytriggers.com</a> <a href="https://www.portersfirearms.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.portersfirearms.com/</a> <a href="http://www.siembidacustomknives.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.siembidacustomknives.com</a> <a href="https://javelinbipod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://javelinbipod.com</a>

Dogs for Backcountry Hunting

When hunting something that can kill you, what's the ultimate rifle? And cartridge? Veteran dangerous-game hunter Ron Spomer and host Joseph von Benedikt continue our discussion of bolt-actions vs. double rifles and ideal cartridges. Plus, we throw lever-actions and single-shots into the mix, along with top-performing cartridges for those.  Ron shares his mixed results using the .375 H&amp;H—lots of hair-raising hunt stories here, folks—and explains why it still ranks number 1 most versatile in his book. We swap upcoming hunt plans, and mull over African vs. Alaskan rifle and cartridge needs. What a tremendous conversation... ENJOY!    FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  www.timneytriggers.com www.onxmaps.com https://www.portersfirearms.com/ www.siembidacustomknives.com www.leupold.com www.browning.com www.barnesbullets.com www.silencercentral.com www.gunwerks.com https://javelinbipod.com

When hunting something that can kill you, what's the ultimate rifle? And cartridge? Veteran dangerous-game hunter Ron Spomer and host Joseph von Benedikt continue our discussion of bolt-actions vs. double rifles and ideal cartridges. Plus, we throw lever-actions and single-shots into the mix, along with top-performing cartridges for those.  Ron shares his mixed results using the .375 H&amp;H—lots of hair-raising hunt stories here, folks—and explains why it still ranks number 1 most versatile in his book. We swap upcoming hunt plans, and mull over African vs. Alaskan rifle and cartridge needs. What a tremendous conversation... ENJOY!  FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/backcountry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/backcountry</a> VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  <a href="http://www.timneytriggers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.timneytriggers.com</a> <a href="https://www.onxmaps.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.onxmaps.com</a> <a href="https://www.portersfirearms.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.portersfirearms.com/</a> <a href="http://www.siembidacustomknives.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.siembidacustomknives.com</a> <a href="http://www.leupold.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.leupold.com</a> <a href="http://www.browning.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.browning.com</a> <a href="http://www.barnesbullets.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.barnesbullets.com</a> <a href="http://www.silencercentral.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.silencercentral.com</a> <a href="https://www.gunwerks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.gunwerks.com</a> <a href="https://javelinbipod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://javelinbipod.com</a>

Cartridges & Rifles for Dangerous Game, Part 2

Having the right tools to pursue dangerous game can literally mean the difference between living and dying. This episode, I'm joined by friend, mentor, and veteran dangerous game hunter Ron Spomer, of Ron Spomer Outdoors. We explore just what dangerous game is, the difference between a dangerous game hunting cartridge and a stopping cartridge, and various types of dangerous game rifles.  Plus, of course, there's a copious amount of story-swapping and tale-telling. Cape buffalo, hippo, lion, leopard, rhinos, and elephants... This was a really fun one, folks. ENJOY!    FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  www.browning.com www.barnesbullets.com www.leupold.com www.silencercentral.com www.onxmaps.com https://www.portersfirearms.com/ www.timneytriggers.com www.gunwerks.com www.siembidacustomknives.com https://javelinbipod.com

Having the right tools to pursue dangerous game can literally mean the difference between living and dying. This episode, I'm joined by friend, mentor, and veteran dangerous game hunter Ron Spomer, of Ron Spomer Outdoors. We explore just what dangerous game is, the difference between a dangerous game hunting cartridge and a stopping cartridge, and various types of dangerous game rifles.  Plus, of course, there's a copious amount of story-swapping and tale-telling. Cape buffalo, hippo, lion, leopard, rhinos, and elephants... This was a really fun one, folks. ENJOY!  FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/backcountry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/backcountry</a> VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  <a href="http://www.browning.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.browning.com</a> <a href="http://www.barnesbullets.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.barnesbullets.com</a> <a href="http://www.leupold.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.leupold.com</a> <a href="http://www.silencercentral.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.silencercentral.com</a> <a href="https://www.onxmaps.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.onxmaps.com</a> <a href="https://www.portersfirearms.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.portersfirearms.com/</a> <a href="http://www.timneytriggers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.timneytriggers.com</a> <a href="https://www.gunwerks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.gunwerks.com</a> <a href="http://www.siembidacustomknives.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.siembidacustomknives.com</a> <a href="https://javelinbipod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://javelinbipod.com</a>

Cartridges for Dangerous Game

Archery and bowhunting holds a mistique unmatched by any other predatorial pursuit we humans take part in. The arching flight of a well-made arrow toward the center of a distant target is a joy known to all who draw a bowstring... this episode is all about how to choose and set up exactly the right arrow and broadhead.  We're joined by 30-year Easton veteran and head marketing director Gary Cornum, who shares his experience and insights on the evolution of arrow shafts, fletching, broadheads, and more.  Gary leads us through the concepts of small-diameter arrows, the FOC (forward-of-center) weight trend, arrow spine strength and how it's measured, and the always-controversial topic of fixed-blade vs. mechanical broadheads.  ENJOY!    FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  www.browning.com www.barnesbullets.com www.timneytriggers.com www.leupold.com www.onxmaps.com www.silencercentral.com https://www.portersfirearms.com/ www.gunwerks.com www.siembidacustomknives.com https://javelinbipod.com

Archery and bowhunting holds a mistique unmatched by any other predatorial pursuit we humans take part in. The arching flight of a well-made arrow toward the center of a distant target is a joy known to all who draw a bowstring... this episode is all about how to choose and set up exactly the right arrow and broadhead.  We're joined by 30-year Easton veteran and head marketing director Gary Cornum, who shares his experience and insights on the evolution of arrow shafts, fletching, broadheads, and more.  Gary leads us through the concepts of small-diameter arrows, the FOC (forward-of-center) weight trend, arrow spine strength and how it's measured, and the always-controversial topic of fixed-blade vs. mechanical broadheads.  ENJOY!  FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/backcountry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/backcountry</a> VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  <a href="http://www.browning.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.browning.com</a> <a href="http://www.barnesbullets.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.barnesbullets.com</a> <a href="http://www.timneytriggers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.timneytriggers.com</a> <a href="http://www.leupold.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.leupold.com</a> <a href="https://www.onxmaps.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.onxmaps.com</a> <a href="http://www.silencercentral.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.silencercentral.com</a> <a href="https://www.portersfirearms.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.portersfirearms.com/</a> <a href="https://www.gunwerks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.gunwerks.com</a> <a href="http://www.siembidacustomknives.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.siembidacustomknives.com</a> <a href="https://javelinbipod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://javelinbipod.com</a>

How Arrows Kill: Shaft & Broadhead evolution, design, and setup.

Is America's trendiest, most controversial cartridge adequate for hunting America's most dangerous game? Most would say no. Tyler Freel, an Alaskan wild man who's taken many grizzlies with recurve bows, blackpowder rifles, and even stone arrowheads, recently killed a big griz with a 6.5 Creedmoor.  This episode details his story.  Freel, an accomplished backcountry hunter and Outdoor Life field editor, tells why he shot the bear with a 6.5 Creedmoor, goes into the specific rifle, ammo, and shot conditions, and shares his views on why it worked. He also outlines grizzly hunting situations in which he'd NOT want to be equipped with a 6.5 Creedmoor.  This is a practical look at what can be done with the cartridge, free of any hype, paranoia, or verbal lather. To Freel, the 6.5 Creedmoor is just a cartridge that pushes a 140-grain bullet at 2,700 fps, not the "6.5 Needmoor," not the "6.5 Wasting Disease," and not history's greatest gift to hunters.   In fact, Freel has the audacity to compare the 6.5 Creedmoor to the legendary .30-06. This was a fun one, folks. ENJOY!    FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  www.siembidacustomknives.com www.timneytriggers.com www.onxmaps.com https://www.portersfirearms.com/ www.browning.com www.barnesbullets.com www.leupold.com www.silencercentral.com www.gunwerks.com https://javelinbipod.com

Is America's trendiest, most controversial cartridge adequate for hunting America's most dangerous game? Most would say no. Tyler Freel, an Alaskan wild man who's taken many grizzlies with recurve bows, blackpowder rifles, and even stone arrowheads, recently killed a big griz with a 6.5 Creedmoor.  This episode details his story.  Freel, an accomplished backcountry hunter and Outdoor Life field editor, tells why he shot the bear with a 6.5 Creedmoor, goes into the specific rifle, ammo, and shot conditions, and shares his views on why it worked. He also outlines grizzly hunting situations in which he'd NOT want to be equipped with a 6.5 Creedmoor.  This is a practical look at what can be done with the cartridge, free of any hype, paranoia, or verbal lather. To Freel, the 6.5 Creedmoor is just a cartridge that pushes a 140-grain bullet at 2,700 fps, not the "6.5 Needmoor," not the "6.5 Wasting Disease," and not history's greatest gift to hunters.   In fact, Freel has the audacity to compare the 6.5 Creedmoor to the legendary .30-06. This was a fun one, folks. ENJOY!  FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/backcountry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/backcountry</a> VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  <a href="https://www.siembidacustomknives.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.siembidacustomknives.com</a> <a href="https://www.timneytriggers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.timneytriggers.com</a> <a href="https://www.onxmaps.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.onxmaps.com</a> <a href="https://www.portersfirearms.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.portersfirearms.com/</a> <a href="http://www.browning.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.browning.com</a> <a href="http://www.barnesbullets.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.barnesbullets.com</a> <a href="http://www.leupold.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.leupold.com</a> <a href="http://www.silencercentral.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.silencercentral.com</a> <a href="https://www.gunwerks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.gunwerks.com</a> <a href="https://javelinbipod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://javelinbipod.com</a>

Killing Grizzly Bear with the 6.5 Creedmoor

This campfire episode we're in west central Idaho, in bear camp. Mike Painter and host Joseph von Benedikt headed afield with Barnes's new Pioneer line of lever-action and revolver ammo. Mike's rifle is a yet-to-be-announced new model in .44 Magnum, and Joseph's is Marlin's terrific new Model 1895 Guide Gun in .45-70.  Both, as it turned out, are particularly good at taking bears.  There are many methods of hunting black bears—spot and stalk, over bait, calling with predator calls, and hunting with hounds. Most of this incredible adventure we spent hunting behind Table Mountain Outfitter's outstanding bear dogs. The bond between a hound man and his dogs is an unanticipated, beautiful thing to most folks, and should be experienced by anyone that loves dogs.  We discuss the pros and cons of hunting with hounds, and address the ethics and the many misconceptions centered on the activity. Before wrapping up, outfitters Scott and Angie Denny touch on recommended bear guns and cartridges, and offer advice for first-time bear hunters and first-time western hunters. This, my friends, was an awesome discussion. ENJOY!    FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  www.barnesbullets.com https://javelinbipod.com www.timneytriggers.com www.leupold.com www.onxmaps.com www.silencercentral.com https://www.portersfirearms.com/ www.browning.com www.gunwerks.com www.siembidacustomknives.com

This campfire episode we're in west central Idaho, in bear camp. Mike Painter and host Joseph von Benedikt headed afield with Barnes's new Pioneer line of lever-action and revolver ammo. Mike's rifle is a yet-to-be-announced new model in .44 Magnum, and Joseph's is Marlin's terrific new Model 1895 Guide Gun in .45-70.  Both, as it turned out, are particularly good at taking bears.  There are many methods of hunting black bears—spot and stalk, over bait, calling with predator calls, and hunting with hounds. Most of this incredible adventure we spent hunting behind Table Mountain Outfitter's outstanding bear dogs. The bond between a hound man and his dogs is an unanticipated, beautiful thing to most folks, and should be experienced by anyone that loves dogs.  We discuss the pros and cons of hunting with hounds, and address the ethics and the many misconceptions centered on the activity. Before wrapping up, outfitters Scott and Angie Denny touch on recommended bear guns and cartridges, and offer advice for first-time bear hunters and first-time western hunters. This, my friends, was an awesome discussion. ENJOY!  FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/backcountry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/backcountry</a> VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  <a href="http://www.barnesbullets.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.barnesbullets.com</a> <a href="https://javelinbipod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://javelinbipod.com</a> <a href="http://www.timneytriggers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.timneytriggers.com</a> <a href="http://www.leupold.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.leupold.com</a> <a href="https://www.onxmaps.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.onxmaps.com</a> <a href="http://www.silencercentral.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.silencercentral.com</a> <a href="https://www.portersfirearms.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.portersfirearms.com/</a> <a href="https://www.browning.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.browning.com</a> <a href="https://www.gunwerks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.gunwerks.com</a> <a href="http://www.siembidacustomknives.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.siembidacustomknives.com</a>

Bears, Hounds, & Lever Guns

Your rifle's stock is your primary contact point with the launch platform that kills your quarry. Choose wisely. Here's how.  Wood &amp; Laminate wood stocks  Proven, aesthetic, easy to work with &amp; accurize Susceptible to changes in moisture   Injection-molded composites  Cheap plastic Better quality "glass-filled nylon" Overly flexible Hard to glass bed &amp; accurize Susceptible to extremes in temperature   High-end carbon-fiber stocks  Carbon fiber lightest &amp; most rigid Easy to glass bed &amp; accurize Extremely strong Lightest material available Impervious to both moisture and temperature shifts Expensive   Chassis-type stocks  Ultimately configurable Many can be folded for easy packing Heavy, cold to the touch Snaggy in brush Noisy when bumped Best for hunting are new magnesium/carbon fiber Keep screws tight Expensive    PLUS:  Stock shapes for ergonomics &amp; performance How to get the best from your stock in real-world use How to pick a replacement stock for a production rifle How to select a stock for a custom rifle build  ENJOY!    FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  www.browning.com www.barnesbullets.com www.leupold.com www.gunwerks.com www.onxmaps.com www.silencercentral.com https://www.portersfirearms.com/ www.siembidacustomknives.com https://javelinbipod.com www.timneytriggers.com

Your rifle's stock is your primary contact point with the launch platform that kills your quarry. Choose wisely. Here's how. <ul> <li>Wood &amp; Laminate wood stocks <ul> <li>Proven, aesthetic, easy to work with &amp; accurize</li> <li>Susceptible to changes in moisture</li> </ul> </li> <li>Injection-molded composites <ul> <li>Cheap plastic</li> <li>Better quality "glass-filled nylon"</li> <li>Overly flexible</li> <li>Hard to glass bed &amp; accurize</li> <li>Susceptible to extremes in temperature</li> </ul> </li> <li>High-end carbon-fiber stocks <ul> <li>Carbon fiber lightest &amp; most rigid</li> <li>Easy to glass bed &amp; accurize</li> <li>Extremely strong</li> <li>Lightest material available</li> <li>Impervious to both moisture and temperature shifts</li> <li>Expensive</li> </ul> </li> <li>Chassis-type stocks <ul> <li>Ultimately configurable</li> <li>Many can be folded for easy packing</li> <li>Heavy, cold to the touch</li> <li>Snaggy in brush</li> <li>Noisy when bumped</li> <li>Best for hunting are new magnesium/carbon fiber</li> <li>Keep screws tight</li> <li>Expensive</li> </ul> </li> </ul> PLUS: <ul> <li>Stock shapes for ergonomics &amp; performance</li> <li>How to get the best from your stock in real-world use</li> <li>How to pick a replacement stock for a production rifle</li> <li>How to select a stock for a custom rifle build</li> </ul> ENJOY!  FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/backcountry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/backcountry</a> VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  <a href="http://www.browning.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.browning.com</a> <a href="http://www.barnesbullets.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.barnesbullets.com</a> <a href="http://www.leupold.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.leupold.com</a> <a href="https://www.gunwerks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.gunwerks.com</a> <a href="https://www.onxmaps.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.onxmaps.com</a> <a href="http://www.silencercentral.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.silencercentral.com</a> <a href="https://www.portersfirearms.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.portersfirearms.com/</a> <a href="http://www.siembidacustomknives.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.siembidacustomknives.com</a> <a href="https://javelinbipod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://javelinbipod.com</a> <a href="http://www.timneytriggers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.timneytriggers.com</a>

Choosing The Best Hunting Rifle Stock (plus chassis vs. stock)

Want a career in the hunting and shooting industry? It's tough to break into, but if you've got the desire, the passion, the knowledge, and the stubborness, it's possible.  Here, von Benedikt goes through the skills, talents, and experience vital to being a successful writer, outlines how to get started, and tells his back story to highlight one path to success.  ENJOY!    FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  www.timneytriggers.com https://www.portersfirearms.com/ www.siembidacustomknives.com www.leupold.com www.onxmaps.com www.silencercentral.com www.browning.com www.barnesbullets.com www.gunwerks.com https://javelinbipod.com

Want a career in the hunting and shooting industry? It's tough to break into, but if you've got the desire, the passion, the knowledge, and the stubborness, it's possible.  Here, von Benedikt goes through the skills, talents, and experience vital to being a successful writer, outlines how to get started, and tells his back story to highlight one path to success.  ENJOY!  FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/backcountry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/backcountry</a> VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  <a href="http://www.timneytriggers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.timneytriggers.com</a> <a href="https://www.portersfirearms.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.portersfirearms.com/</a> <a href="http://www.siembidacustomknives.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.siembidacustomknives.com</a> <a href="http://www.leupold.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.leupold.com</a> <a href="https://www.onxmaps.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.onxmaps.com</a> <a href="http://www.silencercentral.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.silencercentral.com</a> <a href="http://www.browning.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.browning.com</a> <a href="http://www.barnesbullets.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.barnesbullets.com</a> <a href="https://www.gunwerks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.gunwerks.com</a> <a href="https://javelinbipod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://javelinbipod.com</a>

So You Want To Be A Gunwriter

Backcountry Hunting Podcast focuses on inspiring and teaching about deep-country hunting, with emphasis on DIY techniques, gear, prep and how-to.  Lifelong wilderness hunter Joseph von Benedikt shares stories and tips for success.

Appreciate the info and time put into all of your podcasts. Always looking forward to the next.

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Joseph delivers great, practical hunting info that covers all of the west.

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Backcountry Hunting Podcast

Colton Heward

SHOW NOTES • Mule deer addiction &amp; the wonderful wives that deal with it • What makes mule deer different?  • Critical hunting methods &amp; tools • Field scoring: The flash glance • Field scoring: when time is on your side • Realistic public-land, DIY expectations • Colton's favorite mule deer cartridge • Top tricks for success RESOURCES Instagram handle: @muleycrazy89

SHOW NOTES • Mule deer addiction &amp; the wonderful wives that deal with it • What makes mule deer different?  • Critical hunting methods &amp; tools • Field scoring: The flash glance • Field scoring: when time is on your side • Realistic public-land, DIY expectations • Colton's favorite mule deer cartridge • Top tricks for success RESOURCES Instagram handle: @muleycrazy89

Mule Deer Hunting Tips & Techniques with Colton Heward

SHOW NOTES:  • Three different needs: Hunting, Guiding, &amp; Defense • Two primary species: Black bear &amp; Grizzly/brown bear • Firearms, cartridges, &amp; bullets for each need &amp; each species • Black bears &amp; the "deer cartridge myth" • Bears &amp; age: size, tenacity, physiology, and mentality • Tony Russ's 16 points for shooting bears (quoted) • Backup guns for guides: When stopping, not just killing, is necessary • Self Defense against bears: rifles, shotguns, &amp; handguns • The Big-Bore Revolver vs. 10mm Semiauto Pistol debate • Bear attack &amp; survival true stories &amp; lessons learned RESOURCES: Bryce Towsley speed-shooting big-bore revolver video:  https://www.americanhunter.org/.../video-the-454-casull.../ .45-70 Lever-action Trapper:  https://www.marlinfirearms.com/lever-action/model-1895-big-bore/model-1895-trapper .416 Ruger Guide Rifle:  https://www.ruger.com/products/guideGun/models.html .480 Ruger Super Blackhawk Bisley:  https://www.ruger.com/products/newModelSuperBlackhawkBisley/models.html Kimber 10mm 1911:  https://www.kimberamerica.com/custom-tle-rl-ii-tfs Glock 10mm G20:  https://us.glock.com/en/pistols/g20-gen4 Springfield 10mm XD(m):  https://www.springfield-armory.com/products/xdm-4-5-10mm/ 

SHOW NOTES:  • Three different needs: Hunting, Guiding, &amp; Defense • Two primary species: Black bear &amp; Grizzly/brown bear • Firearms, cartridges, &amp; bullets for each need &amp; each species • Black bears &amp; the "deer cartridge myth" • Bears &amp; age: size, tenacity, physiology, and mentality • Tony Russ's 16 points for shooting bears (quoted) • Backup guns for guides: When stopping, not just killing, is necessary • Self Defense against bears: rifles, shotguns, &amp; handguns • The Big-Bore Revolver vs. 10mm Semiauto Pistol debate • Bear attack &amp; survival true stories &amp; lessons learned RESOURCES: Bryce Towsley speed-shooting big-bore revolver video:  <a href="https://www.americanhunter.org/articles/2014/7/15/video-the-454-casull-challenge/?fbclid=IwAR0e8icOQJfjy6VcNSs_HCvVIPCrTgWMOwvHQKjn6n6UUKPjQ2JKsXo2f10" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.americanhunter.org/.../video-the-454-casull.../</a> .45-70 Lever-action Trapper:  <a href="https://www.marlinfirearms.com/lever-action/model-1895-big-bore/model-1895-trapper" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.marlinfirearms.com/lever-action/model-1895-big-bore/model-1895-trapper</a> .416 Ruger Guide Rifle:  <a href="https://www.ruger.com/products/guideGun/models.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ruger.com/products/guideGun/models.html</a> .480 Ruger Super Blackhawk Bisley: <a href="https://www.ruger.com/products/newModelSuperBlackhawkBisley/models.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.ruger.com/products/newModelSuperBlackhawkBisley/models.html</a> Kimber 10mm 1911:  <a href="https://www.kimberamerica.com/custom-tle-rl-ii-tfs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kimberamerica.com/custom-tle-rl-ii-tfs</a> Glock 10mm G20:  <a href="https://us.glock.com/en/pistols/g20-gen4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://us.glock.com/en/pistols/g20-gen4</a> Springfield 10mm XD(m):  <a href="https://www.springfield-armory.com/products/xdm-4-5-10mm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.springfield-armory.com/products/xdm-4-5-10mm/</a>

BEAR GUNS: defend, guide, & hunt with these top guns, cartridges, and bullets. 

SHOW NOTES Backcountry Gear Challenge: fit 10 days worth of gear into 55 pounds Top-of-the-list item: Tag/Hunting license! • Sleep systems: Sleeping bag, pad, &amp; tent • Backpacks: Types and recommendations • Raingear: Jackets &amp; pants, pack covers, drybags for camera &amp; electronics • Clothing &amp; footwear: From skin to shell. Underwear, base layer, pants, shirts, the annoyance of layering, puffy coats &amp; pants, neck gaiters and warm hats, appropriate boots, Crocs and manliness, crampons, and more.  • Cooking systems: backpacking stoves, fire starters, water filters, water containers, and the critical Life Straw • Optics: Rangefinding binoculars, Badlands bino harnesses, spotting scopes,  • Communication: inReach Mini, Midland handheld radios, lithium batteries, solar chargers, battery reservoirs, smartphone headphones, headlamps, and compasses.  • Camera: Smart phone vs. compact lightweight DSLR, plus Phone Skope • Tripod favorites: Outdoorsman Medium and Spartan Precision Sentinel • Rifle, Ammo, &amp; Accessories: sling, Galco ammo carrier, Spartan bipod, Otis cleaning cable, electrical tape (yellow!), ballistic chart, wind checker, and handgun if applicable • Knives &amp; Accessories: Leatherman Tool, fixed-blade hunting knife by Browning, Arno Bernard, or Siembida Custom Knives; Outdoor Edge or Havalon, compact EZE-Lapp diamond stone, Outdoor Edge folding saw, Gransfors Bruks Hunter's Axe, Kuiu or Caribou Gear game bags, contractor-grade garbage bags • Health &amp; Hygiene: compact deodorant, hand soap, toothbrush &amp; paste, floss, Airborne tablets, Zip Fizz, MTN OPS, Ibuprophen, Mucinex D, NyQuil, Blister kit, sunscreen, chapstick, vaseline, sunglasses, wipes, bug spray, bug net, knee braces, TETRA ear pro, notebook • Food: Mountain House and other freeze-dried brands, snacks, gum, hard candy, energy supplements, Montreal Stake Seasoning, coffee or tea RESOURCES: Mountain Hardwear sleeping bags Stone Glacier sleeping bags Kuiu sleeping bags Wiebad Mini Tac Pad (pillow) Thermarest sleeping pads Klymit sleeping pads Big Agnes sleeping pads ExPed sleeping mats Big Agnes tents Mountain Hardwear tents  Spartan Precision Carbonlite Tent Kifaru tents  Barney's Sports Chalet "freighter pack"  Sitka Mountain Hauler 6200 pack Mystery Ranch packs Sitka Gear Stormfront raingear Kuiu rain gear https://kryptek.com/catalog/category/rain-gear/ Grundens rain gear Helly Hanson rain gear JetBoil backpacking stoves Katadyn water filters LifeStraw portable water filters  Swarovski EL Range  Leica Geovid rangefinding binos  Zeiss Victory RF rangefinding binos Badlands bino cases  Swarovski ATS 65 spotting scope  Leupold 12-40 x 60mm Gold Ring spotting scope Garmin inReach Mini Midland handheld radios  Leica V-Lux camera Phone Skope  Outdoorsman's Medium Tripod  Outdoorsman's Tripod Pan Head  Spartan Precision Sentinel Tripod  Spartan Precision Javelin Bipod  Galco Gunleather "Stalker" ammo carrier Otis cleaning kits with flexible cable Leatherman tools  Arno Bernard Dagga Boy drop point knife Siembida Custom Knives Instagram page  Outdoor Edge Razorlite exchangeable blade knife Havalon exchangeable blade knife  Outdoor Edge folding saw Gransfors Bruks Hunter's Axe  Kuiu game bags Caribou Gear game bags Mountain OPS energy suppliments TETRA hearing enhancement/protection Rite in the Rain notebooks Mountain House freeze-dried meals

SHOW NOTES Backcountry Gear Challenge: fit 10 days worth of gear into 55 pounds Top-of-the-list item: Tag/Hunting license! • Sleep systems: Sleeping bag, pad, &amp; tent • Backpacks: Types and recommendations • Raingear: Jackets &amp; pants, pack covers, drybags for camera &amp; electronics • Clothing &amp; footwear: From skin to shell. Underwear, base layer, pants, shirts, the annoyance of layering, puffy coats &amp; pants, neck gaiters and warm hats, appropriate boots, Crocs and manliness, crampons, and more.  • Cooking systems: backpacking stoves, fire starters, water filters, water containers, and the critical Life Straw • Optics: Rangefinding binoculars, Badlands bino harnesses, spotting scopes,  • Communication: inReach Mini, Midland handheld radios, lithium batteries, solar chargers, battery reservoirs, smartphone headphones, headlamps, and compasses.  • Camera: Smart phone vs. compact lightweight DSLR, plus Phone Skope • Tripod favorites: Outdoorsman Medium and Spartan Precision Sentinel • Rifle, Ammo, &amp; Accessories: sling, Galco ammo carrier, Spartan bipod, Otis cleaning cable, electrical tape (yellow!), ballistic chart, wind checker, and handgun if applicable • Knives &amp; Accessories: Leatherman Tool, fixed-blade hunting knife by Browning, Arno Bernard, or Siembida Custom Knives; Outdoor Edge or Havalon, compact EZE-Lapp diamond stone, Outdoor Edge folding saw, Gransfors Bruks Hunter's Axe, Kuiu or Caribou Gear game bags, contractor-grade garbage bags • Health &amp; Hygiene: compact deodorant, hand soap, toothbrush &amp; paste, floss, Airborne tablets, Zip Fizz, MTN OPS, Ibuprophen, Mucinex D, NyQuil, Blister kit, sunscreen, chapstick, vaseline, sunglasses, wipes, bug spray, bug net, knee braces, TETRA ear pro, notebook • Food: Mountain House and other freeze-dried brands, snacks, gum, hard candy, energy supplements, Montreal Stake Seasoning, coffee or tea RESOURCES: <a href="https://www.mountainhardwear.com/sleeping-bags-products/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mountain Hardwear sleeping bags</a> <a href="https://www.stoneglacier.com/pages/sleeping-bags" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stone Glacier sleeping bags</a> <a href="https://www.kuiu.com/shop/sleep-system/sleeping-bags/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kuiu sleeping bags</a> <a href="https://wiebad.com/mini-tac-pad/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wiebad Mini Tac Pad (pillow)</a> <a href="https://www.thermarest.com/products/sleeping-pads" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thermarest sleeping pads</a> <a href="https://www.klymit.com/sleeping-pads.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Klymit sleeping pads</a> <a href="https://www.bigagnes.com/Gear/Sleeping-Pads" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Big Agnes sleeping pads</a> <a href="http://www.exped.com/usa/en/product-category/mats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ExPed sleeping mats</a> <a href="https://www.bigagnes.com/Gear/Tents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Big Agnes tents</a> <a href="https://www.mountainhardwear.com/tents-products/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mountain Hardwear tents</a> <a href="https://javelinbipod.com/products/spartan-tent-carbonlite?_pos=1&amp;_sid=f3581104f&amp;_ss=r" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spartan Precision Carbonlite Tent</a> <a href="https://store.kifaru.net/shelters-c5.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kifaru tents</a> <a href="https://barneyssports.com/product-category/default-category/packs-bags/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Barney's Sports Chalet "freighter pack"</a> <a href="https://www.sitkagear.com/products/mountain-hauler-6200/optifade-subalpine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Sitka Mountain Hauler 6200 pack</a> <a href="https://www.mysteryranch.com/Packs/Hunting/Load-Hauling" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mystery Ranch packs</a> <a href="https://www.sitkagear.com/search?q=stormfront" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sitka Gear Stormfront raingear</a> <a href="https://www.kuiu.com/hunting-rain-gear/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kuiu rain gear</a> <a href="https://kryptek.com/catalog/category/rain-gear/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://kryptek.com/catalog/category/rain-gear/</a> <a href="https://grundens.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grundens rain gear</a> <a href="https://www.hellyhansen.com/en_us/shop/pages/rain-wear" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Helly Hanson rain gear</a> <a href="https://www.jetboil.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JetBoil backpacking stoves</a> <a href="https://www.backcountry.com/katadyn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Katadyn water filters</a> <a href="https://www.lifestraw.com/products/lifestraw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LifeStraw portable water filters</a> <a href="https://www.swarovskioptik.com/hunting/el-range-c20010201/el-range-10x42-p5191941" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Swarovski EL Range</a> <a href="https://us.leica-camera.com/Sport-Optics/Hunting/Rangefinders/Leica-Geovid" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Leica Geovid rangefinding binos</a> <a href="https://www.zeiss.com/sports-optics/en_us/hunting/binoculars/laser-rangefinders/victory-rf-laser-rangefinders/victory-rf-10x42.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Zeiss Victory RF rangefinding binos</a> <a href="http://www.badlandspacks.com/gear/optics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Badlands bino cases</a> <a href="https://www.swarovskioptik.com/hunting/ats-sts-eyepiece-c20020201/ats-80-20-60x-p5006334-B1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Swarovski ATS 65 spotting scope</a> <a href="https://www.leupold.com/spotting-scopes/hd-spotting-scopes/gr-12-40x60mm-hd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Leupold 12-40 x 60mm Gold Ring spotting scope</a> <a href="https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/592606" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Garmin inReach Mini</a> <a href="https://midlandusa.com/two-way-radios/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Midland handheld radios</a> <a href="https://us.leica-camera.com/Photography/Compact-Cameras/Leica-V-Lux-5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Leica V-Lux camera</a> <a href="https://www.phoneskope.com/store/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Phone Skope</a> <a href="https://outdoorsmans.com/collections/tripods/products/outdoorsmans-med-tripod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Outdoorsman's Medium Tripod</a> <a href="https://outdoorsmans.com/collections/tripod-accessories/products/outdoorsmans-pan-head" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Outdoorsman's Tripod Pan Head</a> <a href="https://javelinbipod.com/collections/tripods/products/sentinel-tripods?variant=14213349736511" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spartan Precision Sentinel Tripod</a> <a href="https://javelinbipod.com/collections/bipods/products/javelin-standard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spartan Precision Javelin Bipod</a> <a href="https://www.galcogunleather.com/stalker-cartridge-wallet_8_450_1297.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Galco Gunleather "Stalker" ammo carrier</a> <a href="https://otistec.com/gun-cleaning-kits/rifle/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Otis cleaning kits with flexible cable</a> <a href="https://www.leatherman.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leatherman tools</a> <a href="https://www.africansportingcreations.com/dagga-boy-drop-point.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Arno Bernard Dagga Boy drop point knife</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/siembida_custom_knives/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Siembida Custom Knives Instagram page</a> <a href="https://www.outdooredge.com/collections/hunting-processing/products/razor-lite-rl-10" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Outdoor Edge Razorlite exchangeable blade knife</a> <a href="https://www.havalon.com/piranta-60a-edge-pack-includes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Havalon exchangeable blade knife</a> <a href="https://www.outdooredge.com/products/flip-n-saw-fw-70?_pos=1&amp;_sid=d3302522d&amp;_ss=r" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Outdoor Edge folding saw</a> <a href="https://www.gransforsbruk.com/en/product/gransfors-hunters-axe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gransfors Bruks Hunter's Axe</a> <a href="https://www.kuiu.com/kuiu-quarter-game-bag/96001.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kuiu game bags</a> <a href="https://www.caribougear.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Caribou Gear game bags</a> <a href="https://mtnops.com/collections/energy-performance-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mountain OPS energy suppliments</a> <a href="https://tetrahearing.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TETRA hearing enhancement/protection</a> <a href="https://www.riteintherain.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rite in the Rain notebooks</a> <a href="https://www.mountainhouse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mountain House freeze-dried meals</a>

Backcountry Hunting Gear List

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SHOW NOTES:  • Are monometal bullets as good a traditional lead-core bullets?  • Rights &amp; Freedoms, Laws &amp; Regulations • Top manufacturers of non-toxic monometal bullets • Monometal vs. Lead-core bullets: THE DIFFERENCES 1. Behavior in the bore 2. Behavior in flight 3. Behavior on impact 4. Trauma &amp; terminal performance 5. Exit wounds &amp; blood trails 6. Non-ideal shot angles 7. Bullet failures &amp; anomalies 8. How to pick a monometal bullet • Accuracy, Design, &amp; Weight • Factory ammo and various loads RESOURCES Barnes Bullets Hornady Bullets Nosler Bullets Federal Bullets Black Hills Ammunition

SHOW NOTES:  • Are monometal bullets as good a traditional lead-core bullets?  • Rights &amp; Freedoms, Laws &amp; Regulations • Top manufacturers of non-toxic monometal bullets • Monometal vs. Lead-core bullets: THE DIFFERENCES 1. Behavior in the bore 2. Behavior in flight 3. Behavior on impact 4. Trauma &amp; terminal performance 5. Exit wounds &amp; blood trails 6. Non-ideal shot angles 7. Bullet failures &amp; anomalies 8. How to pick a monometal bullet • Accuracy, Design, &amp; Weight • Factory ammo and various loads RESOURCES <a href="https://www.barnesbullets.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barnes Bullets</a> <a href="https://www.hornady.com/bullets/rifle/#!/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hornady Bullets</a> <a href="https://www.nosler.com/e-tip-lead-free-bullet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nosler Bullets</a> <a href="https://www.federalpremium.com/rifle/premium-centerfire-rifle/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Federal Bullets</a> <a href="http://www.black-hills.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black Hills Ammunition</a>

Monometal vs. Lead-core Hunting Bullets

SHOW NOTES: • Common backcountry shooting challenges • Game types and differing requirements • Accuracy needs • One rifle suitable for anything • Action types • Stock types • Corrosion-resistant finishes   Enjoy! 

SHOW NOTES: • Common backcountry shooting challenges • Game types and differing requirements • Accuracy needs • One rifle suitable for anything • Action types • Stock types • Corrosion-resistant finishes Enjoy!

Picking a Rifle for Backcountry Hunting

Backcountry Hunting Cartridges & Bullets, Part 1

Host Joseph von Benedikt and guest Joe Kennedy discuss top gear choices for rigorous backcountry hunts in challenging terrain and weather conditions. Boots, raingear, sleeping bags, knives, and more.

Host Joseph von Benedikt and guest Joe Kennedy discuss top gear choices for rigorous backcountry hunts in challenging terrain and weather conditions. Boots, raingear, sleeping bags, knives, and more.

Gear & Hacks for Backcountry Success

SHOW NOTES • Follow-up on episode No. 40's discussion on worst elk wounders • Characteristics that make ideal elk cartridges AUTHORITY  Bullet weight Frontal diameter Bullet construction Velocity  REACH  Velocity Aerodynamic bullet  • List of great elk cartridges • LIst of great elk bullets RESOURCES:  Web link to stock pack detailed in episode No. 40: SPEC-OPS BRAND Accu-Pack

SHOW NOTES • Follow-up on episode No. 40's discussion on worst elk wounders • Characteristics that make ideal elk cartridges AUTHORITY <ol> <li>Bullet weight</li> <li>Frontal diameter</li> <li>Bullet construction</li> <li>Velocity</li> </ol> REACH <ol> <li>Velocity</li> <li>Aerodynamic bullet</li> </ol> • List of great elk cartridges • LIst of great elk bullets RESOURCES:  Web link to stock pack detailed in episode No. 40: SPEC-OPS BRAND <a href="https://specops.us/accu-pack-bolt-gun-rh-black.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Accu-Pack</a>

Elk Cartridges for Backcountry Hunting

SHOW NOTES: • O'Conner and mountain rifles • What makes a true mountain rifle?  • Weight, Accuracy, &amp; Reliability • Review-type episode: Kimber's Mountain Ascent in .280 Ackley Improved • Swarovski's Z5 3.5-18x 44mm BT riflescope • Less than 7 pounds with scope, sling, and ammo aboard • Sub-MOA accuracy guaranteed • Controlled-feed action and the resulting robust reliability • .280 Ackley Improved cartridge performance: Why it's a cut above • Personal experience with the test rifle RESOURCES https://www.kimberamerica.com/mountain-ascent-subalpine-281  https://www.swarovskioptik.com/hunting/z5-3p5-18x44-p-c20050301/z5-3p5-18x44-p-l-brx-p5006187  https://www.talleymanufacturing.com/product-category/lightweight-alloy-scope-mounts/ https://www.nosler.com/nosler-custom-ammunition/  https://www.hornady.com/ammunition/rifle/280-ackley-162-gr-eld-x-precision-hunter#!/

SHOW NOTES: • O'Conner and mountain rifles • What makes a true mountain rifle?  • Weight, Accuracy, &amp; Reliability • Review-type episode: Kimber's Mountain Ascent in .280 Ackley Improved • Swarovski's Z5 3.5-18x 44mm BT riflescope • Less than 7 pounds with scope, sling, and ammo aboard • Sub-MOA accuracy guaranteed • Controlled-feed action and the resulting robust reliability • .280 Ackley Improved cartridge performance: Why it's a cut above • Personal experience with the test rifle RESOURCES <a href="https://www.kimberamerica.com/mountain-ascent-subalpine-281" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kimberamerica.com/mountain-ascent-subalpine-281</a> <a href="https://www.swarovskioptik.com/hunting/z5-3p5-18x44-p-c20050301/z5-3p5-18x44-p-l-brx-p5006187" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.swarovskioptik.com/hunting/z5-3p5-18x44-p-c20050301/z5-3p5-18x44-p-l-brx-p5006187</a> <a href="https://www.talleymanufacturing.com/product-category/lightweight-alloy-scope-mounts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.talleymanufacturing.com/product-category/lightweight-alloy-scope-mounts/</a> <a href="https://www.nosler.com/nosler-custom-ammunition/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nosler.com/nosler-custom-ammunition/</a> <a href="https://www.hornady.com/ammunition/rifle/280-ackley-162-gr-eld-x-precision-hunter#!/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.hornady.com/ammunition/rifle/280-ackley-162-gr-eld-x-precision-hunter#!/</a>

Best Mountain Hunting Rifle Review: Part 1

SHOW NOTES • .30-06 &amp; .270 at crunch time • Revisiting the old argument: Which is better?  • More to the point, how do you get the best out of each?  Cartridge comparison:  .30-06 is more versatile--and here's why .270 is more forgiving in some ways--and here's why Downsides of the .30-06 Downsides of the .270  How to get the best out of the .30-06  History: America's Warhorse Bullet choice Handloading for ultimate performance Matching hunting bullets to intended species Bringing the .30-06 up to modern performance  How to get the best out of the .270 Win.   History: O'Conner's favorite Find high-BC bullets Tune for accuracy Pick tough bullets for tough game Set your rifle up for ultimate performance  Excellent modern rifles chambered in .30-06 &amp; .270  Browning X-Bolt Hells Canyon Speed Kimber Montana Weatherby Backcountry Ti Spec OPS Brand Accu-Pack Spartan Precision Bipods

SHOW NOTES • .30-06 &amp; .270 at crunch time • Revisiting the old argument: Which is better?  • More to the point, how do you get the best out of each?  Cartridge comparison: <ol> <li>.30-06 is more versatile--and here's why</li> <li>.270 is more forgiving in some ways--and here's why</li> <li>Downsides of the .30-06</li> <li>Downsides of the .270</li> </ol> How to get the best out of the .30-06 <ol> <li>History: America's Warhorse</li> <li>Bullet choice</li> <li>Handloading for ultimate performance</li> <li>Matching hunting bullets to intended species</li> <li>Bringing the .30-06 up to modern performance</li> </ol> How to get the best out of the .270 Win.  <ol> <li>History: O'Conner's favorite</li> <li>Find high-BC bullets</li> <li>Tune for accuracy</li> <li>Pick tough bullets for tough game</li> <li>Set your rifle up for ultimate performance</li> </ol> Excellent modern rifles chambered in .30-06 &amp; .270 <a href="https://www.browning.com/products/firearms/rifles/x-bolt/current-production/x-bolt-hells-canyon-speed-NDT.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Browning X-Bolt Hells Canyon Speed</a> <a href="https://www.kimberamerica.com/montana" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kimber Montana</a> <a href="https://weatherby.com/store/markv-backcountry-ti/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Weatherby Backcountry Ti</a> <a href="https://specops.us/accu-pack-bolt-gun-rh-black.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spec OPS Brand Accu-Pack</a> <a href="https://javelinbipod.com/collections/bipods" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spartan Precision Bipods</a>

.270 vs. .30-06 for Backcountry Hunting

SHOW NOTES • The Critical parts of a capable backcountry riflescope  Quality (optical &amp; construction) A balanced magnification range A good dial-up turret with zero stop type mechanism Sub 20-ounce weight  • Dialing vs. holding over: How to get the best out of both methods—plus a couple of hunting horror stories that spotlight weaknesses.  • How to set up a dial-up turret • How to calibrate your ammo/bullet system to a holdover reticle • Bonus material: How to use a simple duplex reticle for extended ranges TOP ALL-AROUND HUNTING SCOPES, REVIEWED:  Leupold 3-15x44 VX-5HD and 3-18x44 VX-6HD SWAROVSKI Z5 3.5-18X44 BT with 4W reticle Nightforce NSX 2.5-10x42 Leupold VX-3i 2.5-8x36 with Boone &amp; Crockett reticle  • Mounting a scope for trouble-free function • Great bases &amp; rings for backcountry rifles

SHOW NOTES • The Critical parts of a capable backcountry riflescope <ol> <li>Quality (optical &amp; construction)</li> <li>A balanced magnification range</li> <li>A good dial-up turret with zero stop type mechanism</li> <li>Sub 20-ounce weight</li> </ol> • Dialing vs. holding over: How to get the best out of both methods—plus a couple of hunting horror stories that spotlight weaknesses.  • How to set up a dial-up turret • How to calibrate your ammo/bullet system to a holdover reticle • Bonus material: How to use a simple duplex reticle for extended ranges TOP ALL-AROUND HUNTING SCOPES, REVIEWED: <ol> <li>Leupold 3-15x44 VX-5HD and 3-18x44 VX-6HD</li> <li>SWAROVSKI Z5 3.5-18X44 BT with 4W reticle</li> <li>Nightforce NSX 2.5-10x42</li> <li>Leupold VX-3i 2.5-8x36 with Boone &amp; Crockett reticle</li> </ol> • Mounting a scope for trouble-free function • Great bases &amp; rings for backcountry rifles

Backcountry Riflescopes

How dehydration, horses, and cold can turn a good hunt south, and a look at some of the gear, the prep, and the attitude adjustments that can keep you alive when you should be dead. Backcountry hunter Joe Kennedy and host Joseph von Benedikt share near-death experiences and candid talk about surviving and thriving. 

How dehydration, horses, and cold can turn a good hunt south, and a look at some of the gear, the prep, and the attitude adjustments that can keep you alive when you should be dead. Backcountry hunter Joe Kennedy and host Joseph von Benedikt share near-death experiences and candid talk about surviving and thriving.

Elk Hunting Can Kill You

SHOW NOTES This episode addresses several interesting questions and comments submitted by listeners.  • Browning BLR correction • Takedown rifles and scope mounting • Swedish hunters and the Backcountry Hunting Podcast • Single-loading lever guns in dangerous situations • Sierra bullets for hunting • Dogs and deer hunting • Lever-action Turnbull for bear in the Pacific Northwest • Browning A-Bolt Ti • .280 Ackley Improved vs. 7mm Rem Mag. • 7mm STW for backcountry hunting • Barnes TTSX bullets and AR-15 accuracy

SHOW NOTES This episode addresses several interesting questions and comments submitted by listeners.  • Browning BLR correction • Takedown rifles and scope mounting • Swedish hunters and the Backcountry Hunting Podcast • Single-loading lever guns in dangerous situations • Sierra bullets for hunting • Dogs and deer hunting • Lever-action Turnbull for bear in the Pacific Northwest • Browning A-Bolt Ti • .280 Ackley Improved vs. 7mm Rem Mag. • 7mm STW for backcountry hunting • Barnes TTSX bullets and AR-15 accuracy

Backcountry Hunting Questions, Comments, & Rude Remarks

This episode goes deep into the realm of how bullets kill, how they respond to impact with muscle, bone, and vitals, and the various theories of optimum terminal bullet performance. The "shot placement is everything" mantra is debunked. Big game bullets that offer outstanding performance are detailed.    Don't forget to subscribe!

This episode goes deep into the realm of how bullets kill, how they respond to impact with muscle, bone, and vitals, and the various theories of optimum terminal bullet performance. The "shot placement is everything" mantra is debunked. Big game bullets that offer outstanding performance are detailed.  Don't forget to subscribe!

Cartridges & Bullets, Part 2: On Killing

SHOW NOTES: Great bullets for elk are listed. Host Joseph von Benedikt goes into certain brands and types that work particularly well. The broad spectrum of cartridges ranging from the various 6.5mms up through the .338s are addressed, each with one or more bullets recommended for elk.  Heavy-for-caliber rapid-expansion bullets are addressed, and their virtues and shortcomings compared to premium, controlled-expansion bullets for elk.  How muzzle velocity and/or bore diameter provide guidance when choosing a certain bullet for your elk hunt. Examples and recommendations given.  Bonus cartridge: .45-70 and great bullets for elk.  Bullet company websites:  www.barnesbullets.com www.federalpremium.com www.hornady.com www.nosler.com www.swiftbullets.com

SHOW NOTES: Great bullets for elk are listed. Host Joseph von Benedikt goes into certain brands and types that work particularly well. The broad spectrum of cartridges ranging from the various 6.5mms up through the .338s are addressed, each with one or more bullets recommended for elk.  Heavy-for-caliber rapid-expansion bullets are addressed, and their virtues and shortcomings compared to premium, controlled-expansion bullets for elk.  How muzzle velocity and/or bore diameter provide guidance when choosing a certain bullet for your elk hunt. Examples and recommendations given.  Bonus cartridge: .45-70 and great bullets for elk.  Bullet company websites:  <a href="http://www.barnesbullets.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.barnesbullets.com</a> <a href="http://www.federalpremium.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.federalpremium.com</a> <a href="http://www.hornady.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.hornady.com</a> <a href="http://www.nosler.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nosler.com</a> <a href="http://www.swiftbullets.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.swiftbullets.com</a>

Elk Bullets: Part 3 of Cartridges & Bullets for backcountry hunting

SHOW NOTES • Scenario: You've got hunts ranging from coues deer to mountain grizzly and moose—and have to use just one rifle. What cartridge do you pick?  • What trends show most folks pick • SHOT Show trends and hot cartridges • Comparison between the legendary .300 Win Mag and the trendy new .300 PRC • Candid discussion about podcast survivability • .300 Win Mag: America's all-around champ's Pros &amp; Cons • .300 PRC: Touted as the best fast .30 ever designed, Pros &amp; Cons CONCLUSION: Which is best?  RESOURCES:  Support the Backcountry Hunting Podcast at https://www.patreon.com/backcountry

SHOW NOTES • Scenario: You've got hunts ranging from coues deer to mountain grizzly and moose—and have to use just one rifle. What cartridge do you pick?  • What trends show most folks pick • SHOT Show trends and hot cartridges • Comparison between the legendary .300 Win Mag and the trendy new .300 PRC • Candid discussion about podcast survivability • .300 Win Mag: America's all-around champ's Pros &amp; Cons • .300 PRC: Touted as the best fast .30 ever designed, Pros &amp; Cons CONCLUSION: Which is best?  RESOURCES:  Support the Backcountry Hunting Podcast at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/backcountry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/backcountry</a>

.300 Win Mag vs. .300 PRC: Which is best?

Aaron Davidson

This is possibly the most compelling interview I've ever done, with arguably the most experienced builder of precision hunting rifles in America. Gunwerks founder &amp; owner Aaron Davidson talks accurate rifles, recoil management, cartridges &amp; bullets with reach, optics systems for success, and how to learn long-range skills. 

This is possibly the most compelling interview I've ever done, with arguably the most experienced builder of precision hunting rifles in America. Gunwerks founder &amp; owner Aaron Davidson talks accurate rifles, recoil management, cartridges &amp; bullets with reach, optics systems for success, and how to learn long-range skills.

Interview with Gunwerks' Aaron Davidson

SHOW NOTES:  • From Tradition to Technology: Picking a muzzleloader for backcountry hunting • Exploding boundaries • From the beginning: Traditional muzzleloaders, common inline muzzleloaders, and uncommonly accurate long-range muzzleloaders • Traditional muzzleloaders: Why to hunt with them, and how to get the best out of them. What they shoot (blackpowder and patched round balls), caliber restrictions, barrel length, sight-in and effective range determination.  • World record flintlock elk: a first-hand account of the hunt • Common inline muzzleloaders: Why to hunt with them, and how to get the best out of them. Hunting history. What they shoot (blackpowder substitutes and saboted or belted conical bullets), configurations, and how to work up a great load. Determining maximum lethal range. Cleaning and maintaining.  • Long-range precision muzzleloaders: a burgeoning trend. Why to hunt with them, and how they are different. What they shoot (Blackhorn 209 blackpowder substitute, Parker bullets), how to set up a rifle, pick a long-range-capable scope, and maximize effectiveness with Remington's M700 Ultimate Muzzleloader. Ethics of shooting long: wind, time of flight, terminal performance, and more. How to determine maximum effective fully-lethal range.  • First-hand account of a big New Mexico bull elk taken at 407 yards.  • Attacking the ethical question: What's right, what's conditionally right, and how to deal with hunters that do things we oppose. Recognizing and accepting personal choices, and learning from other hunters.  • An old man, an alpine buck, and a clean, one-shot 631-yard kill.  • Questions, comments, &amp; opinions: Please share on Instagram on the @backcountryhuntingpodcast profile--but be clean and respectful.  RESOURCES: Fine custom traditional longrifles: Tennessee Valley Manufacturing Inline muzzleloaders by Traditions Inline muzzleloaders by Thompson Center Inline muzzleloaders by CVA Long-range Remington 700 Ultimate Muzzleloader Long-range Gunwerks Muzzleloader Goex Blackpowder Blackhorn 209 blackpowder substitute Parker long-range muzzleloader bullets

SHOW NOTES:  • From Tradition to Technology: Picking a muzzleloader for backcountry hunting • Exploding boundaries • From the beginning: Traditional muzzleloaders, common inline muzzleloaders, and uncommonly accurate long-range muzzleloaders • Traditional muzzleloaders: Why to hunt with them, and how to get the best out of them. What they shoot (blackpowder and patched round balls), caliber restrictions, barrel length, sight-in and effective range determination.  • World record flintlock elk: a first-hand account of the hunt • Common inline muzzleloaders: Why to hunt with them, and how to get the best out of them. Hunting history. What they shoot (blackpowder substitutes and saboted or belted conical bullets), configurations, and how to work up a great load. Determining maximum lethal range. Cleaning and maintaining.  • Long-range precision muzzleloaders: a burgeoning trend. Why to hunt with them, and how they are different. What they shoot (Blackhorn 209 blackpowder substitute, Parker bullets), how to set up a rifle, pick a long-range-capable scope, and maximize effectiveness with Remington's M700 Ultimate Muzzleloader. Ethics of shooting long: wind, time of flight, terminal performance, and more. How to determine maximum effective fully-lethal range.  • First-hand account of a big New Mexico bull elk taken at 407 yards.  • Attacking the ethical question: What's right, what's conditionally right, and how to deal with hunters that do things we oppose. Recognizing and accepting personal choices, and learning from other hunters.  • An old man, an alpine buck, and a clean, one-shot 631-yard kill.  • Questions, comments, &amp; opinions: Please share on Instagram on the @backcountryhuntingpodcast profile--but be clean and respectful.  RESOURCES: Fine custom traditional longrifles: <a href="http://tennesseevalleymanufacturing.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tennessee Valley Manufacturing</a> Inline muzzleloaders by <a href="https://www.traditionsfirearms.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Traditions</a> Inline muzzleloaders by <a href="https://www.tcarms.com/firearms/muzzleloaders" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thompson Center</a> Inline muzzleloaders by <a href="https://cva.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CVA</a> Long-range Remington 700 <a href="https://www.remington.com/rifles/muzzle-loading/model-700-ultimate/model-700-ultimate-muzzleloader" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ultimate Muzzleloader</a> Long-range Gunwerks <a href="https://www.gunwerks.com/store/rifles/muzzleloader#102-43-45-25-62-52-53-56-169-126-c2-t0-a0-r0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Muzzleloader</a> <a href="https://goexpowder.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Goex Blackpowder</a> <a href="http://www.blackhorn209.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blackhorn 209 blackpowder substitute</a> <a href="http://www.parkerproductionsinc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parker long-range muzzleloader bullets</a>

Picking a Muzzleloader for Backcountry Hunting

SHOW NOTES • Prep, planning, and gear • Tyce Erickson: master dog trainer and high-country big-game hunting genius • Hot off the BBQ: Shiras moose, elk, musk ox, black bear, deer, and more • September bulls: Tactics for finding, calling, and stalking rutting elk • Holding it together under pressure: Stories of jubilance and heartbreak on monster bulls • Alpine mule deer: Locating, patterning, stalking, and arrowing big early-season bucks • After the shot: What to expect in the high country • Erickson's favorite broadhead • BONUS MATERIAL: Best dog breed for everything from packing and hunting big game to upland and waterfowl hunting RESOURCES Utah Bird Dog Training Utah Pointing Labs Field Bred Golden Retrievers Follow Tyce on Instagram: @lichenoutdoors, @utahbirddogtraining

SHOW NOTES • Prep, planning, and gear • Tyce Erickson: master dog trainer and high-country big-game hunting genius • Hot off the BBQ: Shiras moose, elk, musk ox, black bear, deer, and more • September bulls: Tactics for finding, calling, and stalking rutting elk • Holding it together under pressure: Stories of jubilance and heartbreak on monster bulls • Alpine mule deer: Locating, patterning, stalking, and arrowing big early-season bucks • After the shot: What to expect in the high country • Erickson's favorite broadhead • BONUS MATERIAL: Best dog breed for everything from packing and hunting big game to upland and waterfowl hunting RESOURCES <a href="http://www.utahbirddogtraining.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Utah Bird Dog Training</a> <a href="http://www.utahpointinglabs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Utah Pointing Labs</a> <a href="http://www.fieldbredgoldenretrievers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Field Bred Golden Retrievers</a> Follow Tyce on Instagram: @lichenoutdoors, @utahbirddogtraining

Early Season Tactics for Elk and Mule Deer Hunting

SHOW NOTES:  • 50th Episode gear giveaway results, LIVE! • Adam Weatherby, and the superb new sub-5 pound Backcountry rifle • How Wyoming has influenced Weatherby rifle design • How Weatherby achieves sub-MOA accuracy in an ultralight rifle • Action features and strength • Barrel construction and quality • Stock design and action bedding • Weatherby's new 6.5 WBY RPM cartridge • Tips to shooting an ultralight rifle accurately • Where the Backcountry rifle line is headed • The "Hunt Your Own State" dilemma RESOURCES Weatherby home page Backcountry Ti rifle Backcountry rifle Email the Backcountry Hunting Podcast here

SHOW NOTES:  • 50th Episode gear giveaway results, LIVE! • Adam Weatherby, and the superb new sub-5 pound Backcountry rifle • How Wyoming has influenced Weatherby rifle design • How Weatherby achieves sub-MOA accuracy in an ultralight rifle • Action features and strength • Barrel construction and quality • Stock design and action bedding • Weatherby's new 6.5 WBY RPM cartridge • Tips to shooting an ultralight rifle accurately • Where the Backcountry rifle line is headed • The "Hunt Your Own State" dilemma RESOURCES <a href="https://weatherby.com/store/markv-backcountry/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Weatherby home page</a> <a href="https://weatherby.com/store/markv-backcountry-ti/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Backcountry Ti rifle</a> <a href="https://weatherby.com/store/markv-backcountry/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Backcountry rifle</a> Email the Backcountry Hunting Podcast <a href="mailto:joseph@backcountrypodcast.com">here</a>

Top Mountain Rifles, Part 3: Weatherby Backcountry

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