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Big Game Hunting Podcast - Hunting Africa, North America, & More!

Welcome to The Big Game Hunting Podcast where host John McAdams discusses subjects like caliber comparisons, Africa hunting, terminal ballistics, intense hunting stories, and more – featuring a wide variety of guests from industry experts to listeners of the show from all over the world. No fluff, no baloney, just one serious big game hunter doing his best to learn, grow, and have fun alongside his listeners. New episodes release every Thursday. Join us to learn more about subjects ranging from

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01:40:33

254: The Logistics of Hunting Africa (Part 1)

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2023/04/20

I get emails all the time from people asking me questions about the logistics of hunting Africa: what’s the best airline, how do I take my rifle with me, what vaccinations do I need, how do I pay for my hunt, how much should I tip, what’s the deal with taxidermy, how do I get my trophies home after the hunt, etc. Those are all good questions, especially for someone who has never been to Africa before. Fortunately for you, we're going to discuss that in detail today. Show sponsor: Go

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01:04:42

253: Hunting in Cameroon With Mike Arnold

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2023/04/13

Mike Arnold is back on the show again today to talk to us about his recent trip to the west African country of Cameroon. We’ll discuss how his trip went, what the hunting is like there, and also discuss another few examples of the benefits of well-regulated hunting for both the local population and wildlife in general. Show sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for my free e-book on the best hunting calibers at to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting,

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01:24:32

252: How To Become A Professional Hunter With Kevin...

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2023/04/06

Kevin Robertson is back on the show again today and gives us a glimpse behind the curtain when it comes to how to become a Professional Hunter (PH) in Zimbabwe, what the training is like to get that certification, and a look at the practical and business side of being a professional hunter and an outfitter in Africa. Show sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for my free e-book on the best hunting calibers at to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting,

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251: Lonnie Cribb From Superior Ammunition

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2023/03/30

Wouldn’t it be nice if there were a company that would produce ammunition specifically designed for optimum performance in your rifle? Or a company that could provide ammunition in a wide range of cartridges (to include some obsolete cartridges no longer in production with most companies) that’s also available loaded with a bunch of different premium hunting bullets? Well, that company exists: its name is Superior Ammunition and their President, Lonnie Cribb, is on the podcast to talk to us today

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01:10:56

250: Africa Hunting Trackers 101 With Kevin Robertson

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2023/03/23

Kevin Robertson is back on the show again today to kick off our latest series on hunting in Africa with a talk about African trackers. Trackers are an incredibly important part of a safari and are probably the single most valuable member of the team that assists a PH while out hunting. The best trackers seem to have almost magical abilities in the bush and Kevin was blessed to work with an incredible tracker during the majority of his PH career in Zimbabwe. As always, he has some great stories to

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01:10:24

249: 2023 Silencer Updates With Brandon Maddox

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2023/03/16

Brandon Maddox from Silencer Central is back on the show with me again today to talk about the new Banish Backcountry, the Banish 46, a couple of their other suppressors, and how to legally travel to a different country with a suppressor. We also discuss a recent dust-up with the ATF regarding possession of suppressors and how that was resolved. Shoot me an email at john@thebiggamehuntingblog.com if you’d like me to forward Brandon’s email with the details he received from the ATF on how to legally

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01:18:27

248: Gregg Sloan & Mitchell Kukson From Barnes Bullets

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2023/03/09

Gregg Sloan and Mitchell Kukson from Barnes Bullets join me on the show today. Gregg manages the Barnes Ballistics lab and R&D department and Mitchell is the lead R&D engineer at Barnes, so they both know a whole lot about Barnes bullets and ammunition. Today we talk about the history of Barnes, the details of the various bullets they offer, the ins and outs of their factory ammunition offerings, and some of their new products for 2023. Learn more about Barnes on their web site. Show sponsor: Go

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01:02:22

247: Joel Hodgdon From Remington Ammunition

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2023/03/02

Amazingly, I’ve never had anyone from Remington on the show to this point. Well, I fixed that issue this week: Joel Hodgdon from Remington ammunition is joining us on this episode of the Big Game Hunting Podcast. Today, we discuss the history of Remington, the meat of their hunting ammo lineup, and some of their new offerings for 2023. Learn more about (and buy some ammo from) Remington on their web site. Best Muzzleloaders For Hunters - Learn more about muzzleloaders for hunters, to include the

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01:20:35

246: The Listener I Crossed Paths With In Arizona

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2023/02/23

A podcast listener named Brent Varriale joins us on the Big Game Hunting Podcast today to talk about his recent Arizona elk hunt. As it turns out, he and I had the same elk tag this past year and our paths likely crossed out there on our hunt. Here’s the story of how it all went down. Ep 232: 2022 Arizona Elk Hunt Recap – Episode referenced in podcast Follow Brent on Instagram here See a photo of Brent's elk on my Instagram page here Show sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for my free

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245: Linda Powell On Mossberg Updates For 2023

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2023/02/16

Linda Powell from Mossberg is up next in my ongoing series on new products and updates from rifle and ammunition manufacturers for 2023 to tell us about what's new with Mossberg this year. Learn more from Mossberg on their web site. Ep 196: Mossberg 940 Pro Field Semi-Auto Shotgun Review – Episode referenced in podcast Mossberg 940 Pro Field Shotgun Review: What You Need To Know – Learn more about the Mossberg 940 Prof Field Show sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for my free e-book on

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244: Rafe Nielsen On Browning Updates For 2023

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2023/02/09

Rafe Nielsen from Browning is up next in my ongoing series on new products and updates from rifle and ammunition manufacturers for 2023 to tell us about what's new on the firearms side of things with Browning. Learn more from Browning on their web site. Show sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for my free e-book on the best hunting calibers at to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting, firearms, and ballistics every weekday (along with my weekly ammo

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243: Jeff Bradley From Christensen Arms

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2023/02/06

I’ve received a lot of requests from listeners to bring someone on from Christensen Arms who can tell us more about this well respected American rifle company. Well, I have good news for those who have been waiting for this episode: Jeff Bradley from Christensen Arms is joining us on the Big Game Hunting Podcast to do just that. Today we’re going to talk about the meat of Christensen Arms' hunting rifle lineup as well as some of their new offerings for 2023, like some new rifles chambered in 6.8

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242: Browning and Winchester Ammo Updates For 2023

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2023/02/02

Ben Frank from Browning and Winchester ammunition is up next in my ongoing series on new products and updates from rifle and ammunition manufacturers for 2023. Learn more at BrowningAmmo.com and Winchester.com. Show sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for my free e-book on the best hunting calibers at to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting, firearms, and ballistics every weekday (along with my weekly ammo supply updates). IIf you’re a serious hunter

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241: Hornady Updates For 2023

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2023/01/30

Seth Swerzek from Hornady is up next in my ongoing series on new products and updates from rifle and ammunition manufacturers for 2023. Learn more at Hornady.com. Show sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for my free e-book on the best hunting calibers at to receive the entertaining and informative emails I send out about hunting, firearms, and ballistics every weekday (along with my weekly ammo supply updates). If you’re a serious hunter looking for a true African hunting adventure, get

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240: Federal Premium Updates For 2023

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2023/01/26

I’m focusing the next few episodes here in January and February 2023 on new products and updates from rifle and ammunition manufacturers. This is the time of year when companies in the sporting good community unveil their new products and I think this is a great opportunity to talk about some of this new stuff in detail Eric Miller is first out of the gate for 2023 to talk about what’s new with Federal Premium. Learn more at FederalPremium.com Show Sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for

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239: 2023 Sandhill Crane Podcast Hunt Part 2

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2023/01/19

I just made it home from a fantastic hunt over in west Texas for sandhill crane with several podcast listeners. Today’s episode is a short “campfire style” discussion of the highlights of day 1 of the hunt from everyone who joined me there. I’m about to record a more detailed recap of the hunt that you’ll receive in a few days, but I wanted to get this out to you as soon as possible because I know a lot of listeners have been very excited to hear how our hunt went. Subscribe to my Patreon channel to

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238: 2023 Sandhill Crane Podcast Hunt Part 1

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2023/01/17

I just made it home from a fantastic hunt over in west Texas for sandhill crane with several podcast listeners. Today’s episode is a short “campfire style” discussion of the highlights of day 1 of the hunt from everyone who joined me there. I’m about to record a more detailed recap of the hunt that you’ll receive in a few days, but I wanted to get this out to you as soon as possible because I know a lot of listeners have been very excited to hear how our hunt went. Subscribe to my Patreon channel to

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237: RJ Contorno From Savage Arms

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2023/01/12

It’s been awhile since we’ve done a rifle company profile. With that in mind, RJ Contorno is joining us on the show today to talk about Savage Arms. We’re going to talk about the entire line of Savage’s centerfire rifles from the Axis to the 110 and everything in between. I learned a few things about Savage myself during this interview, and I’m sure you will too. Learn more at SavageArms.com and check out their Special Order Department if you're looking for a special rifle they don't offer in their

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01:04:13

236: Chris Neville On The 2023 Application Season

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2023/01/05

Chris Neville from goHunt is on the show today to talk about some changes certain states have made to the draw system in 2023, some new developments from goHunt this year, and the basics how to draw a deer, elk, or antelope tag out west in the near future. Show Sponsor: OutdoorClass is the only outdoors-focused streaming platform, built for hunters of all levels to learn and refine their skills. Your annual membership gives you unlimited access to every course and chapter we offer, with skills

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235: 6mm Creedmoor - Your Ultimate Guide

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2022/12/29

I have another cartridge profile/cartridge comparison today. Specifically, this episode covers the 6mm Creedmoor in detail along with how it compares to the 243 Winchester and 6.5 Creedmoor cartridges. As you’ll learn here in a few minutes, This is another VERY interesting cartridge that I absolutely think is worth considering for North American hunters these days. Article referenced in show: 6mm Creedmoor: Everything You Need To Know Show Sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for my free

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