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PODCAST

Backcountry Hunting Podcast

Joseph von Benedikt

Backcountry Hunting Podcast focuses on inspiring and teaching about deep-country hunting, with emphasis on DIY techniques, gear, prep and how-to. Lifelong wilderness hunter Joseph von Benedikt shares stories and tips for success.

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58:34

Hunting Conservation with DSC

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2021/11/26

SHOW NOTES Intro: Conservation and the challenges hunters face Guests: DSC's Corey Mason & Brandon Boyles Main topic: Conservation locally, nationally, and internationally. How hunters can help (with time, and by standing our ground politically). Current state of affairs across America Local challenges and potential solutions Western mule deer populations and recovery potential Habitat encroachment Areas with many hunters and few resources Areas losing hunters (and votes) Standing our ground and

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01:01:19

When Rapid-Expansion Bullets Are Best

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2021/11/19

SHOW NOTES Intro: On the road for Western Whitetails! Main Topic: Are there cases when rapid-expansion, shallow-penetrating bullets are best? The "Dump all the energy in the deer" theory Slab-sided big game such as Mountain Goats Extended-range shooting and low-velocity impacts Coyotes, wolves, bullets, and fur damage Wrap: Tailor your bullet to your game, and you'll average better success. FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe

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01:01:14

Making Steep-angle Shots with Aaron Davidson

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2021/11/12

SHOW NOTES Topic: Making steep-angle shots Talking points: Why do steeply angled shots impact high? How steep is "steep?" What's the traditional, non-calculator based method of compensating for steep angles? What are the issues with "horizontal distance" compensations for angle? Zero Range vs. Zero Angle ballistic calculations Advanced ballistic calculators and rangefinders Gunwerks' Revic Ops app and BR4 Rangefinder How to gear up and game plan for steep-angled shots Learning resources

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44:43

Colossal Hunting Mistakes I've Made

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2021/11/05

SHOW NOTES Intro: Magnificently awful hunting mistakes Q&A Section: .338 Win Mag barrel length .338 RUM vs. .338 EDGE Short-barrel .338 accuracy Regret No. 1: An old non-typical mule deer that haunts dreams Regret No. 2: "Just" a five-by-five bull elk. High Country Hardware segment: Do suppressors increase muzzle velocity? Backcountry Bounty: A winning recipe for tough shank meat. FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry

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56:15

onX Hunt maps: How to get the most out of your onX...

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2021/10/29

SHOW NOTES Main topic: The onX Hunt smart-phone and GPS app Inspiration and origin story of onX Who onX benefits most How to sign up and get started with onX Most-used features of the onX app Little-known features hunters should know about How to get the most out of your onX subscription Where onX is going in the future The hard questions: What are the down-sides? What sort of adverse feedback does onX receive? How onX can increase your personal, DIY success FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!

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50:49

Backcountry Q&A: Moose hunting, monometal bullets,...

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2021/10/22

SHOW NOTES Recorded mid-hunting-season, this episode addresses several interesting listener's questions: Which short-barreled .300 Win Mag? Monometal bullet performance on mule deer Journaling to document your hunt Real-life 6.5 Creedmoor elk kills Scopes for ultralight backcountry rifles Rebarreling Remington 700s Moving west Chassis-type stocks for backcountry hunting Moose in the far north As legendary writer Andrew McKean recently wrote: “September has its urgency, November its finality

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32:18

Cartridge Pros & Cons: Short, Long, and Fat

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2021/10/15

SHOW NOTES Intro: (Cartridge) Trouble in Paradise Main topic: How cartridge shape affects reliable performance Cartridge types: Standard action: (example, .30-06) Short action: (example, .308) Standard magnum: (example, .300 Win Mag) Short magnum: (example, .300 Short Mag) Long magnum: (example, .300 PRC) Advantages & disadvantages of each type Efficiency Magazine capacity Suppressor compatibility Most importantly: Feeding & Reliability Cartridges & Rifles noteworthy for maximum performance

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21:20

Wind Compensation Made Simple

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2021/10/08

SHOW NOTES Intro: A simple solution to compensating for wind Q&A: DIY Black Bear success .300 WSM vs. .300 Win Mag WIND: The joker in the long-range deck Gunwerks instructor Brian Poor's wind-compensating technique Simple Easy without a ballistic calculator Effective in field conditions Send questions, comments, and feedback to joseph@backcountrypodcast.com FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry Contribute

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01:15:48

3-0h Hate & the 6.5 Needmore: Efficient, capable, and...

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2021/10/01

SHOW NOTES Intro: .308 and 6.5 Creedmoor: Loved, hated, revered or despised... These two own their respective realms. Q&A: Lightweight scopes Brush-busting 6.5 Creedmoor bullets Powerbelt ELR bullets for elk? Main Topic: .308 strengths & weaknesses It's NOT just a shorter .30-06! Efficiency Mild recoil Long barrel life Inherently accurate Nearly inadequate propellant capacity Inefficient with heavy, high-BC bullets Low penetrating capability Low wind-bucking capability Lack of

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36:21

New Zealand & Hunter Ethics

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2021/09/24

SHOW NOTES Intro: Something Different This episode is derived from a fascinating series of correspondence with a backcountry-hunting Kiwi in New Zealand, whom we'll call James. James addresses: Conservation-driven harvest and take Local attitude toward sustainability and respect of resources Hunting methods and the "hard yards" earned when hunting New Zealand's Southern Alps the right way Suitable rifles, cartridges, & bullets Bonus: Life in the Bush, and 600 possums ENJOY! FRIENDS,

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01:09:26

World's Best Performance Guarantee: AllTerra Arms

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2021/09/17

SHOW NOTES Topic: AllTerra Arms and its unprecedented, unbeatable performance guarantee: 0.5-MOA accuracy with factory ammo 0.25-MOA accuracy with AllTerra's custom ammo Absolute 100-percent reliability in all field conditions 90-day money-back satisfaction guarantee All this in ultralight precision hunting rifles Sitting down with the owner, president, and marketing "emperor," we dig into the concept, genesis, and creation of the AllTerra performance creed, and unpack—in detail—how the

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47:56

Glassing Gear & Techniques

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2021/09/10

SHOW NOTES Topic: Glassing gear, challenges, and strategies Up Front: Enter Timney's 75th-anniversary trigger giveaway here! GEAR: Buying quality optics: Where does "good" start, pricewise? Should you stretch your wallet? Eye strain and quality glass Where to spend: rifle or bino? A good $$$ bino starting point A good $$$ spotting scope starting point THE COMPLETE COMPLIMENT OF OPTICS Versatile binocular 8x vs. 10x vs. 12x Capable spotting scope High-magnification optional bino Useful

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41:16

Early Season Elk Strategies

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2021/09/03

SHOW NOTES Hot, dusty, and glorious, early-season elk is upon us! Up Front: Q&A, brought to you by Siembida Custom Knives Muzzle Brakes Tikka vs. Browning Do-all cartridges Practice tips & tricks FINDING EARLY SEASON ELK E-scouting Water and dark timber on north-facing slopes Boots on the ground Sign new and old (rubs, wallows) Moving bulls and the transitional phase Listening for bugles (when bugles are rare) HUNTING EARLY SEASON ELK Be aggressive early and late in the day Be patient

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01:30:13

Keeping It Together at the Moment of Truth, with...

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2021/08/27

SHOW NOTES 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 human psyche and its response to dramatic stress—as well as how to function effectively through it. What happens inside your brain (at the moment of truth) Hormone dump

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01:02:34

Top Elk Bullets (and a 3rd Edition Northern Shrike!)

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2021/08/20

SHOW NOTES 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 design Weight retention and penetration Accuracy Ballistic coefficient Shot angles and the challenge of cleanly killing a big, old bull Big, big bone Dense, heavy muscle Close impacts and

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52:24

Pronghorn! Youth Muzzleloader Hunt with William von...

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2021/08/13

SHOW NOTES 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 SEGMENT: Is a 3rd Edition Northern Shrike backcountry hunting knife in the works? FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe

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41:19

Characteristics of an Ultimate Open-Country Rifle

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2021/08/06

SHOW NOTES 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 set up properly Final thoughts: You Can't Buy Skill. You've got to earn it the hard way. FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe

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51:15

Single Shot Rifles for Backcountry Hunting

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2021/07/31

SHOW NOTES Intro: If you appreciate the classics, shouldn't you consider a single-shot rifle? Up-front Q&A: Cartridges for a mixed-game hunt in Canada Pants (and gall medication) for aoudad hunting Topic: Single-Shot Rifles for Backcountry Hunting Pros & Cons Skills and Limitations Best models to consider Ruger No. 1 T/C Encore Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Sharps Model 1874 Dakota Model 10 Best cartridges for single-shots and backcountry use FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!

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51:09

Backcountry Hunting with Llamas

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2021/07/23

SHOW NOTES Intro: Pack animals can make or break a backcountry hunt Guest: Tyce Ericson, owner of Utah Bird Dog Training and long-time backcountry hunter and Llama packer. Advantages of Llamas: Calm, don't spook easily like horses and mules Stronger than pack goats Easy for beginners to handle and pack Sure footed Can forage on nearly anything Rarely drink, being from the camelid family Easy to haul Getting started with Llamas Appropriate breeds Cost of trained adults vs. young Llamas

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57:31

Short Barrels for Backcountry Hunting with a Suppressor

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2021/07/16

SHOW NOTES Hunting scenario: What barrel length will you pick? Short barrels in the Backcountry: How much performance do you give up? Pros and Cons of hunting the Backcountry with a suppressor. Best deer and elk cartridges for use in short barrels with suppressors. Calculating velocity expansion windows. Wind drift and the effect of reduced velocity. A useful short-barrel average for popular, proven cartridges. FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Join the Backcountry Hunting

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