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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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180: Double Rifles With Phil Massaro

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2022/02/03

Phil Massaro is back again today to talk about the ins and outs of double rifles. We’ll talk briefly about their history, how double rifles became so associated with hunting in Africa, the pros and cons of hunting with a double rifle, many of the different cartridges used in them, what makes and models are most common these days, and how much they cost. So, this is a great episode on the fundamentals of doubles that you’ll really enjoy and will learn a lot from. Be sure to sign up for my email list

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Bonus 10: New Winchester Products 2022

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2022/02/01

This is the time of year when lots of companies in the sporting goods community unveil their new products. We recently heard from Jeff Sipe in Bonus Episode #9 to learn about what’s new with Nosler this year. Today, we’re joined by Ben Frank from Winchester Ammunition and he has some cool announcements to share with us about what’s new with them for 2022. Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/winchester-2022/ Show Sponsor: Be sure to sign up for my email list at huntingguns101.com

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179: Hippo Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson

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2022/01/27

Kevin Robertson is back again to talk about hippopotamus hunting. As always, he has some great hippo stories from his many years in Africa. We also really get into the nuts and bolts of hippo hunting: where to go, how to evaluate a big hippo, what their anatomy is like, where to shoot them, and how things can go wrong on a hippo hunt. We talk a lot about cartridge and bullet selection as well as terminal ballistics as they relate to hippopotamus hunting. Follow me on Instagram at @thebiggamehunter

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178: Crocodile Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson

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2022/01/20

Kevin Robertson is back again to talk about crocodile hunting. As always, he has some absolutely hair raising tales of hunting crocodile in Africa. We also really get into the nuts and bolts of crocodile hunting: where to go, how to evaluate a big crocodile, what their anatomy is like, where to shoot them, and how things can go wrong on a crocodile hunt. We talk a lot about cartridge and bullet selection as well as terminal ballistics as they relate to crocodile hunting. Follow me on Instagram at

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Bonus 9: New Nosler Products 2022

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2022/01/19

I am recording this on the first day of the 2022 SHOT show. As you probably know, lots of companies in the sporting goods community unveil their new products at the SHOT show. Due to some scheduling conflicts, I was not able to make it to the SHOT show this year. However, reps from several firearms and ammunition companies were kind enough to do an interview on their new products and you’ll be hearing those interviews over the next couple of weeks. Today, we’re joined by Jeff Sipe from Nosler and he

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01:34:05

177: Elephant Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson

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2022/01/13

Kevin Robertson is back again today to follow our discussion from last week up with a more detailed conversation on elephant hunting. As always, he has some great stories to share with us I’m sure you’ll learn a lot from today’s podcast, even if you’re not ever planning on going elephant hunting yourself. I know you’ll also appreciate our discussion on ballistics specifically as they relate to elephant hunting. Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/elephant-hunting-101/ Show sponsor:

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Bonus 8: Listen For A Special Announcement!

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2022/01/10

I have some great news that I’m extremely excited to share with you today! If you've been dreaming about hunting Africa, 2022 is the year you should make that happen. Listen to this episode to learn why! Show Sponsor: Big Game Hunting Adventures The special offer mentioned in the podcast is valid for all hunts during the 2022 calendar year at our new camp. We have scattered availability during April, May, September, October, November, and December 2022. We also have plenty of openings in 2023

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01:38:05

176: Elephant Conservation With Kevin Robertson

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2022/01/06

Kevin Robertson is back on the again to talk with us about elephant conservation. As always, he has some great stories to share with us and we dive deep into another touchy subject when it comes to elephants. You’re going to learn what the real deal is about elephant populations in Africa and what the future holds for us if we keep going down the path we’re on now. Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/elephant-conservation-kevin-robertson/ What We Covered 1) Story demonstrating how

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175: Happy New Year & My 2022 Hunting Goals

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2021/12/30

As usual, I'd like to recap how things went in 2021 and then set some goals for 2022. So, I’m going to go over those new goals with you right now, give you a brief overview of how I plan on accomplishing them, and give you a preview of what 2022 will look like with the Big Game Hunting Podcast. In that vein, I'm also looking for some feedback and listener suggestions for future episodes. Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/2022-hunting-goals/ Show Sponsor: Learn the essential

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01:15:08

174: Bighorn Sheep Hunting With Joseph von Benedikt

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2021/12/23

Today Joseph von Benedikt is back is on the show with us for our second successful bighorn sheep hunt recap in as many months today. We’re going to talk about how Joseph got this opportunity, the importance of maintaining good physical fitness and of taking care of your gear in the off season, the story of his hunt, some lessons he learned along the way, and what the future holds for him. Please hit that "SUBSCRIBE" or "FOLLOW" button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically

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173: Sandhill Crane Hunting, Steve Rinella, And Me

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2021/12/16

I just got back from my sandhill crane hunt out in west Texas and I’m happy to report that I had a great trip. In addition to telling the story of this hunt, I’ll share some insights into what crane taste like, and the potential reason why they taste so darn good in this episode. You'll also learn how it all got started with a chance encounter I had with Steve Rinella many years ago. Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/sandhill-crane-hunting-2021/ Show Sponsor: Go to

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01:12:26

172: Elk Hunting With A 6.5 Creedmoor vs 300 Win Mag...

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2021/12/09

We have long time podcast listener Mark Floyd on the show with us today to talk about some of his recent elk hunting experiences out in Wyoming. We’ll talk more in detail about his background shortly, but Mark is from Georgia and has only really gotten into hunting during the past few years. We’re going to talk about how Mark ended up going on those elk hunts, the story of each trip, what he thought about hunting elk with the 6.5 Creedmoor vs the 300 Win Mag, some lessons he learned along the way,

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171: 2021 Alberta Moose Hunt Recap

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2021/12/02

I’m back from my moose hunt up in Canada and I wanted to let you know how things went up there! We’re going to talk about how I got this moose hunting opportunity on such short notice, the story of the hunt, some lessons I learned along the way, and what the future holds for me. Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/2021-alberta-moose-hunt-recap/ Show Sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and sign up for my free E-Book to also receive the my weekly ammo supply updates I send out to

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170: Winchester Waterfowl Hunting Ammo

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2021/11/25

Today, we have Jimmy Wilson from Winchester Ammunition with us on the show and he’s going to talk to us about waterfowl hunting ammunition. Specifically, we’re going to discuss the complications of using lead free shot in waterfowl ammo, what sort of performance you ideally want from your waterfowl loads for hunting ducks, geese, and crane, and what sort of offerings Winchester manufacturers for waterfowl hunters. Show Notes:

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169: Federal Premium Waterfowl Hunting Loads

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2021/11/18

Today, we have Dan Compton from Federal Premium Ammunition with us on the show and he’s going to talk to us about waterfowl hunting ammunition. Specifically, we’re going to discuss the complications of using lead free shot in waterfowl ammo, what sort of performance you ideally want from your waterfowl loads for hunting ducks, geese, and crane, and what sort of offerings Federal manufacturers for waterfowl hunters. Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/federal-waterfowl-hunting-ammo/

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01:03:28

168: Bighorn Sheep Hunting With Steve Speck

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2021/11/11

Steve Speck from Exo Mountain Gear is on the show today to talk to us about his recent bighorn sheep hunt in Idaho. That hunt was quite the adventure and really tested the limits of human endurance, but he got it done and tagged a great looking sheep on his hunt. In this episode, we’re going to talk about how Steve drew that tag, the story of his hunt, some lessons he learned along the way, and what the future holds for him. Show Notes:

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Bonus 7: 2021 Texas Deer Season Opener Recap

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2021/11/10

Well, I just got back from deer camp and I’m happy to report that my 2021 hunting season is off to a great start! This past weekend was the general season deer opener in this part of Texas and I went hunting with my brother in law and my 5 year old son. The goal was to help my brother in law get his first deer and, if there was time, get a deer for myself. We were successful on both counts and I wanted to take a few minutes to update you on how things went. Show Notes:

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Bonus 6: Muzzleloader Hunting With PNWild

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2021/11/08

Jeff Roberts from the PNWild podcast drew a muzzleloader elk hunt in Idaho this fall and invited me on his show to talk about the ins and outs of muzzleloader hunting. While we do talk a lot about the muzzleloader regulations for hunting in Idaho, we talk at length about the benefits of hunting with a muzzleloader, gear recommendations in general, some tips and tactics I’ve developed over the years, and how things can go wrong with a muzzleloader (and what you can do to avoid those situations). Show

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Bonus 5: 2021 Hunting Season Update

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2021/11/05

Things have been crazy busy for me lately, but I wanted to take a minute and check in with you on a personal level before my hunting season really gets started. Here's what I'll be up to this fall. I have some VERY exciting news that I will share with you in this episode about an upcoming hunt. Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/2021-hunting-season-update/ Show Sponsor: Make sure you protect your hearing during hunting season by wearing ear protection while you're out in your

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167: Hunting Stories And Updates From Sportsman's Box

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2021/11/04

It’s November now and deer season is about to start here in the part of Texas where I live and hunt. With that in mind, I have Adam Whitehead and Nic Wilson from Sportsman’s Box on the show with me. This is actually the 3rd time Adam has been on the show to talk about Sportsman’s Box. As you’ll earn here shortly, they have made some MAJOR updates to their already great products that I think you’ll enjoy just in time for the peak of hunting season. Show

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