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Backcountry Hunting Podcast

Aug 26, 2022

This episode is about keeping sharp in the backcountry... literally. Special segments cover nutrition, endurance, the mental game, sleep habits, and more, but the primary topic is how to properly sharpen a hunting knife. 

We discuss types of steel, types of sharpening stone, edge angles and retention, sharpening...


Aug 19, 2022

This episode we're joined by a group of hard-hunting ladies about to head to the far north for a DIY, drop-camp caribou hunt. Shaundi Campbell is Browning's senior marketing manager and a western hunter from childhood. Kali Parmley is editor-in-chief of Backcountry Hunter magazine. 

We talk through planning and hunt...


Aug 12, 2022

Inspired by a listener's question, this episode is all about the fundamentals of extended-range shooting in the field. 

We start with gear, particularly addressing vital scope features and setup for long-range success. Dial-up turrets, custom dials, parallax focus, reticle types, zero distance, anti-cant levels, and so...


Aug 5, 2022

Are classic cartridge suitable for backcountry hunting? You bet they areā€”and some are particularly good at it. This episode takes a detailed look at several of the best. We list top bullet choices and favorite rifles, and discuss what each cartridge is really good at. 

Criteria for inclusion: 

  • Must be old (youngest...