Backcountry Hunting Podcast

SHOW NOTES Topic: High-quality production rifles for Backcountry Hunting Characteristics of high-end production-grade hunting rifles Individual models Browning Christensen Arms Kimber Ruger Remington Sako Savage Tikka Winchester SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Subscribe at www.patreon.com/backcountry VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt PayPal: joseph@backcountrypodcast.com

SHOW NOTES Intro: Trusting your equipment at crunch time Topic: Rifles that work great but cost little Characteristics of "Budget Rifles" Featured rifle models:  Browning AB3 Mossberg Patriot Ruger American Savage Axis II Thompson/Center Compass II Winchester XPR Concluding thought: In the final analysis, how well your rifle performs in the field depends on you, the hunter.  JOIN the BACKCOUNTRY HUNTING TRIBE and SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  www.patreon.com/backcountry Venmo: @Joseph-vonBenedikt PayPal: joseph@backcountrypodcast.com RESOURCES:  www.browning.com www.timneytriggers.com www.siembidacustomknives.com  

SHOW NOTES Of all the species in North America, wild sheep are the most exclusive and coveted—and opportunities are uncommon.  Guests: Gary & Colton Heward (Colton hosts our Scouting & Navigating segment) Gary's application strategies Best-laid plans: Fitness, scouting, and crippling injuries Planning and building the ultimate light-weight precision sheep rifle, cartridge, and handloads Hunt time! Two big rams, a week to scout, and a day to hunt.  Aoudad (Barbary Sheep) ... The affordable alternative—and a gateway drug to hunting wild sheep! PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Join on Patreon, or contribute via PayPal or VENMO:  www.patreon.com/backcountry PayPal: joseph@backcountrypodcast.com VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt RESOURCES:  www.timneytriggers.com www.browning.com www.proofresearch.com www.siembidacustomknives.com www.backcountryhuntingpodcast.net  

SHOW NOTES Sometimes, hunting with a bow and arrows is simply the most effective way to go. And sometimes, it's absolutely the most enjoyable.  Guest: Logan White, passionate bowhunter and Mathews Top 20 dealer for 10 years running.  Subjects:  Trends and recent evolution among bowhunters Arrows and increased capability Broadheads for whitetails and the West Bow types, trends, and capability 2021's top new bow models Best bow for the buck (pun intended) COVID, sales, and supply and demand Hunting the West: Just do it!  Guest contact info:  http://thearcheryden.com https://www.theonepercentmedia.com SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Contribute at www.patreon.com/backcountry On VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt Or PayPal: joseph@backcountrypodcast.com SPONSORS:  www.browning.com www.timneytriggers.com www.siembidacustomknives.com  

SHOW NOTES Do your part to minimize predation on the West's suffering mule deer population—and have a great adventure—by hunting mountain lions.  This episode is all about cougars, and how to hunt them.  First, an answer to multiple listener questions after the recent episode on Browning's addition of the 6.8 Western and .280 Ackley to the X-Bolt line of rifles: "Which should I pick?"  Advantages of the 6.8 Western Advantages of the .280 Ackley Improved HUNTING MOUNTAIN LIONS Populations and trends Hunting methods Hounds Incidental Spot & stalk Where to hunt DIY or Outfitted?  Guns & Bows Shot angles and kill zones Skinning a cat Can you eat a mountain lion?  Taxidermy options SIGN UP TO SUPPORT THE SHOW!  Become a subscriber/patron at www.patreon.com/backcountry Offer a one-time contribution via PayPal using joseph@backcountrypodcast.com Or via VENMO using @Joseph-vonBenedikt SPONSOR RESOURCES: www.siembidacustomknives.com Phone Evan Siembida at (740) 270-9057 and view his work on Instagram www.

SHOW NOTES Meet the 6.8 Western: Browning's new high-performance, high-efficiency .270 magnum.  This is the cartridge that host JvB used for a solo, drop-camp Alaska caribou hunt during September 2020.  1:7.5 rifling twist rate Engineered for efficiency and consistency True short-action magnum cartridge Optimized for heavy, high-BC bullets (165- & 175-grain factory loads from Browning & Winchester) ALSO: Browning adds the .280 Ackley Improved cartridge to the X-Bolt rifle line.  1:8 rifling twist rate Throated for long, high-BC bullets Gear spotlight: Browning's new "Recoil Hawg" muzzle brake. Scouting & Navigating segment: Shed hunting & reading the winter range. Sponsored by www.browning.com Backcountry Bounty segment: Supplementing your Western big game hunt with dove shoots. Sponsored by www.siembidacustomknives.com Backcountry Apprentice: Field-stripping and problem-solving your rifle in the backcountry. Sponsored by www.timneytriggers.com SUPPORT THE SHOW!  Become a Patron of the Bac

SHOW NOTES WELCOME to the 101st Episode! As the title suggests, this fun discussion addresses two topics; big deer & compact gear.  Must-read book: Ryan Hatfield's "Idaho's Greatest Mule Deer." Glory Day Story: Doyle Mooseman and the 48," 8x8 buck.  Big buck statistics: An entertaining (and eye-opening) look at your chances of shooting a monster mule deer (and how you can maximize your opportunities).  Mule deer's current condition (as a whole), and how you can help:  Bad winters, high predation, loss of winter range, ever-increasing hunter effectiveness (long-range gear), and other factors.  Contribute by aggressively hunting coyotes. And if you've never hunted mountain lions, now is the time!  Gear list discussion:  Rifle, scope, & ammo  Binocular/rangefinder Boots  Pack  Clothing  Raingear  Hunting knife Head lamp Fire-starting gear Maps/GPS/On-X Hunt app Sleeping bag Sleeping pad Tent  Emergency communication device.  LifeStraw & water filter pump  Mountaineering stove Battery packs and/or

SHOW NOTES Intro: 100 episodes!  Topic: How to get kids started right in the wonderful world of hunting.  Notes on past episode: Tikka considerations KIDS, HUNTING, and TEACHING a PASSION FOR THE SPORT Generating interest First guns Field prep Gear quality (for kids) Binoculars & scopes Early experiences (designed to grow the passion) Introducing significant challenges Firearm handling & safety Accuracy training Shot placement for big game Field photos Gutting & field dressing Aging meat & cutting & wrapping Respectful storytelling www.browning.com www.timneytriggers.com Siembida Custom Knives on Instagram  

SHOW NOTES Intro scenario: What not to do during a bear charge.  Topics: How-to episode on:  How best to carry a bear-protection sidearm in the backcountry. How to DIY customize your hunting rifle to make it shoot like a custom rifle. Bear-gun carry methods:  Packs and interference Holsters and positions Bino harnesses and chest holsters Badlands Bino Carrier Galco Gunleather's Phoenix holster DIY Customizing your backcountry hunting rifle Concept: Turning your standard hunting gun into a superb backcountry rifle.  Actions: start with what you already own, or purchase a new action?  Barrels: Pre-fit, pre-chambered options you can install yourself.  Triggers: Match-grade aftermarket options Stocks: How to select the right stock, and bed it properly. Final setup: scope bases, rings, and capable scopes.  Launching your own DIY rifle customizing project. SUPPORT THE PODCAST www.patreon.com/backcountry VENMO @Joseph-vonBenedikt PayPal: joseph@backcountrypodcast.com RESOURCES www.timneytriggers.com www.brow

SHOW NOTES Intro: Ibex hunting in New Mexico Guest: Landon Michaels of Gunwerks The lure of Ibex & mountain country New Mexico's free-range, public-land ibex hunts Hunt types (rifle, muzzleloader, archery) Applying, dates, draw odds Prep: Physical, mental, research, scouting Technical mountain terrain Equipment Hunt narrative Application service & outfitter PODCAST SPONSORS www.browning.com www.timneytriggers.com Siembida Custom Knives on Facebook and Instagram RESOURCES New Mexico fish & game Gunwerks website 3G Outfitters Worldwide Trophy Adventures application service Support the podcast! www.patreon.com/backcountry Donate on VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt Donate on PayPal: joseph@backcountrypodcast.com

SHOW NOTES:  Intro: Big changes coming to non-resident Idaho hunters Brief summary of how the changes effect Idaho residents Public service announcement: Outdoor show and conventions schedules and cancellations IDAHO HUNT CHANGES Idaho's website operating system: All new and hugely capable Elk zones & non-resident restrictions Tags on sale at 10am MST, Dec. 1 The "Waiting Room" purchase system for OTC tags Elk A and B tag reductions Elk capped tags Elk controlled hunts Non-resident price increases Non-resident deer hunting changes Tags on sale at 10am MST, Dec. 1 Non-residents must choose one unit to hunt, and will purchase a tag specific to that unit  All units are restricted to 10 or 15 percent non-resident tag allotments, depending on historic hunter participation Deer tags may still be used on wolf, black bear, or cougar Reasons for changes/restrictions to non-resident Idaho hunt opportunities Idaho and the future: Will these changes benefit hunt quality?  SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  www.patreon.com/bac

SHOW NOTES Intro: This episode may ruffle some feathers.  Physiology of a big bull elk 6.5mm related elements The Great 6.5mm Deception Various classes of 6.5mm cartridges, and which are suitable for elk "It's the bullets fault." In this case, there's something to this claim  Getting the best elk-killing capability out of your 6.5mm cartridge Exorcising the one-example "deadly killer" claims Myth-busting the Scandinavian Moose example Outfitters Outlawing the 6.5s for elk: Here's why The broad spectrum of 6.5mm cartridges Staying inside the 6.5s killing comfort zone Podcast sponsors:  www.browning.com www.timneytriggers.com Siembida Custom Knives on Instagram & Facebook SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE!  www.patreon.com/backcountry VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt PayPal: joseph@backcountrypodcast.com    

SHOW NOTES Gear notes & failure potential Tents for solo hunting Sleeping bags for wet, dangerous country Emergency communication devices Devices, power, & entertainment Planning for extreme weather Backup camp spots Emergency communication Walking out The Mental Game Unexpected challenges of hunting solo Staying occupied while waiting for a bush pilot Books, movies, & campfires Don't go in blind & overconfident PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  www.patreon.com/backcountry VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt PayPal: joseph@backcountrypodcast.com Podcast sponsor links:  www.timneytriggers.com www.browning.com Siembida Custom Knives Instagram

SHOW NOTES Intro: Backcountry Hunting is the territory of tough humans. Or, to use a classic term, Hard Men.  Guest: Eric Conn, host of the Hard Men Podcast Fellow writer Serious gun guy Christian pastor Says it like it is Backcountry hunters are arguably the toughest hunters Manly hobbies, and why they're important Developing manliness Going West: What to expect, and how to harden oneself in preparation The uncomfortable truth about soft hunters—and how to not be one Family and the benefits of backcountry hunting Self honesty, and the importance of truth Manly men, and the ability to adapt and overcome Eric Conn and the Hard Men Podcast www.ericconn.com,  Instagram, Facebook   SUPPORT THE BACKCOUNTRY HUNTING PODCAST! VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt PayPal: joseph@backcountrypodcast.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/backcountry   Podcast Partner RESOURCES:  www.browning.com www.timneytriggers.com Siembida Custom Knives on Instagram, Facebook, phone number: 740-270-9057

SHOW NOTES Intro: Bear-country scenario Listener's requests: An episode on big-bores for backcountry hunting.  In particular:  .338-06 .35 Whelen 9.3x62  Why would a backcountry hunter want such a cartridge?  More ammo in magazine Less recoil, faster follow-up shots Less expensive to reload Easy conversions of typical standard-size actions Controlled-feed vs. push-feed CARTRIDGE SPECIFICS .338-06 Easy to created cases for Scarce factory ammo Huge selection of bullets for handloading Most efficient aerodynamics Flattest trajectory Rifles not common .35 Whelen Classic, has a cult-like following Biggest selection of factory ammo in USA Properly headstamped cases readily available Fair selection of bullets for handloading Underestimated ballistics Rifles relatively available  9.3x62 Oldes, most proven African favorite Plentiful factory ammo available internationally Bullets dangerous-game capable Lots of various rifles available Closing thoughts... SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Contribute at:  Paypal via jo

SHOW NOTES Intro: The excitement of taking a first buck!  Sporadic podcast scheduling, and the hunts to blame. ;) Questions, Answers, & Success Stories:  Tough bullets for tough Nilgai A matched pair of Weatherby Backcountry Ti's in .280 Ackley Favorite .280 Ackley Improved bullets & loads Hunting the Backcountry: An encounter with the sacred Lightweight .22 pistols to supplement the backcountry menu Resting the barrel on a hard surface, & resulting thrown shots Herd bulls and .300 WSMs Zeroing at 100 yards, and why 200 yards is better Swarovski EL Range binos, and "the lumps beneath" Velocity: Can you handload monometal bullets to be as fast as lead-core projectiles?  SIG Cross as a backcountry hunting rifle (Good or Bad?) .257 Weatherby Magnum for backcountry hunting Marlin's .45-70 Trapper for brushy grizzly country Best all-purpose .45-70 loads Contributing to the podcast: Now via PayPal and VENMO, in addition to Patreon.  Podcast sponsors:  www.timneytriggers.com www.browning.com Siembida C

SHOW NOTES Intro: A day to hunt, & a big muzzleloader buck Topic: The critical importance of intimate familiarity with your hunting area A tale of 24 hours, a faithful old hunting area, & a Utah mule deer tag Juxtaposition: Old areas vs. new What to research & learn: Habitat Game populations Summer vs. autumn ranges Migration routes & times E-Scouting Scouting with your boots on the ground Mental notes & hunting journals Hunt every opportunity Loyalty to your spot, & the advantages Knowing preferred habitat Knowing travel & escape routes Knowing ambush sites Knowing bedding areas Knowing feeding routes Old age & the wisdom gained by loyalty to your spot Links to the Backcountry Hunting Podcast social sites and sponsor pages:  www.backcountryhuntingpodcast.net Backcountry Hunting Podcast on Facebook On Instagram www.browning.com www.timneytriggers.com Siembida Custom Knives on Instagram      

SHOW NOTES Intro: Potable water challenges Rain, rain, & more rain Gale-force winds Unsuitable equipment: Down sleeping bag & 3-season tent Equipment failures: Expect the unexpected The solo mental game: Staying productive Extraction & weather windows Post-hunt logistics: Prepping & flying with meat & antlers www.browning.com www.timneytriggers.com Siembida Custom Knives on Instagram Backcountry Hunting Podcast on Instagram Backcountry Hunting Podcast on Facebook SUPPORT THE PODCAST AT www.patreon.com/backcountry  

SHOW NOTES Intro: Solo in Alaska Packing for the flight Down safe, camp setup Grizzly bears a'plenty!  Caribou few and far away One lone big bull Hunting, photographing, and field butchering Packing meat Near hypothermia Hunkered down, waiting out the rain An accuracy tech topic for future study To be continued... Tune in for Part 2, when things begin to get rough.  Thanks to sponsors of the Backcountry Hunting Podcast. Be sure and check out Browning, Timney Triggers, and Siembida Custom Knives.  Air taxi services by Tok Air Service Support the Backcountry Hunting Podcast at Patreon.com

SHOW NOTES When elk get wise, savvy hunters employ unorthodox techniques.  Guest Randsom Owens: Wildlife Artist extraordinaire, practical rifleman, top guide, & passionate hunter Calling Elk: From fundamentals to advanced techniques Reading the situation Knowing when to call Setting up to call—and optimize shot opportunities Knowing how much to call Elk vocalizations & call types Other sounds better than elk talk Triggering the "come" response by leaving Raking, stomping, scraping, huffing, and shaking trees Age class bulls & the calls they respond to Adolescent vs. old-bull bugles Tales of the hunt: Randsom's most momorable Broadhead for old bulls Randsom's favorite cartridge for elk Support the Backcountry Hunting Podcast here View Randsom Owens's artwork here Randsom Owens on Facebook www.timneytriggers.com www.browning.com @siembida_custom_knives