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Backcountry Hunting Podcast

Aug 27, 2021

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Scenario: A last-day opportunity on a shockingly big bull elk. With moments left of legal shooting light and every possible challenge aligned against you, can you hold it together and kill the bull? 

 

Guest: Duane "Buck" Buckner. A veteran of vast and extreme experience, Buck has spent decades studying the...


Aug 20, 2021

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Intro: Great Elk Bullets: characteristics, types, makes, models, and more. 

 

ALERT: with this episode, the 3rd Limited Edition Northern Shrike backcountry hunting knife goes live. 

 

Q&A: .30-30 for bear, re-barreling to 6.8 Western, and more. 

 

Characteristics of a great elk bullet: 

  • Expansion...


Aug 13, 2021

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Recorded in the field

 

Real-time updates and candid conversations throughout the hunt

 

Disappointment, challenges, renewed focus, and success on a great buck that will make the Longhunter Society record book! 

 

Analysis of what worked (and initially didn't)

 

Lessons learned and rewards earned

 

BONUS...


Aug 6, 2021

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Intro: Opportunities in wide-open backcountry are often hard-earned. Set your rifle up to maximize your success. 

 

Q&A Section

 

Characteristics of an ultimate open-country hunting rifle: 

  • Must be accurate
  • Must be easy for the hunter to shoot well
  • Must be chambered for an authoritative cartridge
  • Must be...