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Backcountry Hunting Podcast

Dec 22, 2020

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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

  1. Generating interest
  2. First guns
  3. Field prep
  4. Gear quality (for kids)
  5. Binoculars & scopes
  6. Early experiences (designed to...


Dec 15, 2020

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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: 

  1. Packs and interference
  2. Holsters and positions
  3. Bino...


Dec 7, 2020

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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...


Nov 30, 2020

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...


Nov 17, 2020

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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...