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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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157: Arica Hunting Expectations Part 2 With Phil Massaro

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2021/08/26

Today’s episode is the second installment of my mini-series on having appropriate expectations when hunting in Africa. I talked about my personal experiences back in episode 156 and Phil Massaro is on the show today to talk about his hunts in the Makuti Safari Area and Chirisa Safari Area in Zimbabwe, the Zambezi Delta in Mozambique, the Luangwa Valley in Zambia, and the Selous Reserve in Tanzania. Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/africahuntingexpectationspart2philmassaro/ Show

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156: Africa Hunting Expectations

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2021/08/19

Today’s episode continues the Africa hunting series and I'm going to talk about having realistic expectations when hunting in Africa. A listener asked me to discuss what the hunting is like in different parts of Africa and the importance of realistic expectations. So that’s what I’m going to talk about today: what the hunting is like in South Africa vs Namibia vs Mozambique vs Zimbabwe, how it's different hunting government concessions vs private land, fenced vs free range, and cape buffalo vs

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01:47:20

155: Lion Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson

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2021/08/12

Today's episode continues the latest series on hunting in Africa. Kevin Robertson back on The Big Game Hunting Podcast again today to talk to us about lion hunting. We discuss the ins and outs of lion hunting today: how to evaluate a trophy lion, cartridge and bullet selection for lion hunting , shot placement, what can happen if your shot placement is not good, etc. We also touch on the Cecil the Lion scandal from 2015 and the controversial practice of captive bred lion hunting at the end of the

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01:24:51

154: Leopard Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson

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2021/08/05

Today's episode continues the latest series on hunting in Africa. Kevin Robertson back on The Big Game Hunting Podcast again today to talk to us about leopard hunting. We’re going to discuss things like bait location and set-up, how to evaluate a trophy leopard, cartridge and bullet selection for leopard hunting, shot placement (and how it’s different for the cats compared to plains game and buffalo), what can happen if your shot placement is not good on a leopard, and much, much more! Show sponsor:

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153: Africa Hunting Ammo 101

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2021/07/29

Today’s episode is about factory hunting ammo recommendations for hunting in Africa. I know this is something that we discuss a little here and there in individual episodes. However, I wanted to do a single episode dedicated to the topic specifically for those of you who have a hunt coming up or who are just dreaming about hunting in Africa one day. Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/africahuntingammo101/ Show Sponsor: Big Game Hunting Adventures: We have one opening remaining for

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152: Leupold VX-5HD Rifle Scope Review

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2021/07/22

Today's episode is a review of my experiences with the Leupold VX-5HD rifle scope over the past three years. I share my thoughts on the pros and cons of the scope, what specific models of the VX-5HD are best suited for various hunting situations, and whether or not I think you should purchase one for yourself. Article Referenced In Show: 9 Reasons The Leupold VX-5HD Is A Great Hunting Scope Best Rifle Scopes For Hunting – Article referenced in podcast Best Scopes For Deer Hunting Show Notes:

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151: Rob Gearing From Spartan Precision On Bipods And...

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2021/07/15

Rob Gearing from Spartan Precision is joining me on the podcast today to talk about their bipod and tripod options. I’ve been curious about their products lately and it seems like a lot of other people I know in this space (like Joseph von Benedikt, Mark from Exo Mountain Gear, and the PNWild Guys) have made the switch to Spartan Precision equipment. So, I wanted to see what all the fuss was about and you’re going to take the journey with me as we learn all about Spartan Precision and Javelin

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150: Jeff Roberts On The High Buck Hunt In Washington

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2021/07/08

I used to live in Washington State up at Fort Lewis when I was in the Army. I did a lot of hunting up there and I remember discovering something called “The High Buck Hunt” in the hunting regulations. While I never did a high buck hunt myself, I was always fascinated by it and was very curious about just what the heck the deal was with that hunt. With that in mind, we have a special guest on the show today to talk about the high buck hunt and what makes it special: Jeff Roberts from Pacific North

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149: 300 Ultra Mag vs 300 Win Mag Comparison

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2021/07/01

I’ve got another cartridge profile episode for you today. In this episode, we’re going to talk about the .300 Remington Ultra Magnum (also known as the 300 Ultra Mag or 300 RUM) and discuss how it compares to the .300 Win Mag. You'll learn the advantages and disadvantages of the .300 Ultra Magnum and we'll discuss the pros and cons of the 300 RUM vs 30Win Mag so you can make an informed decision on which one is best for you. Article Referenced In Show: 300 Ultra Mag (300 RUM): Your Complete Guide

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148: 6.5 Creedmoor vs 30-06 Comparison

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2021/06/24

I’ve got another cartridge comparison episode for you today. In this episode we’re going to talk about the 6.5 Creedmoor and how it compares to the .30-06 Springfield. Both offer certain advantages to hunters, but there are some significant differences between the two cartridges you should be aware of. In today’s episode, I’m going to discuss the pros and cons of the 6.5 Creedmoor vs 30-06 so you can make an informed decision on which one is best for you. Article Referenced In Show: 6.5 Creedmoor vs

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147: 270 vs 308: Which One Should You Use?

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2021/06/17

I’ve got another cartridge comparison episode for you today. In this episode we’re going to talk about the .270 Winchester and how it compares to the .308 Winchester. While there is a big overlap in their capabilities, each cartridge offers certain benefits to hunters. in today’s episode, I’m going to discuss the pros and cons of the 270 vs 308 so you can make an informed decision on which one is best for you. Please hit that “SUBSCRIBE” or “FOLLOW” button in your podcast app to receive future

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146: 5.56/223 vs 6.5 Grendel Comparison

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2021/06/10

Are you up for another cartridge comparison show? In this episode, we’re going to talk about the .223 Remington and 5.56x45mm NATO and how they compare to the 6.5 Grendel. While they are all extremely popular with hunters and shooters who like the AR-platform, they have vastly different strengths and weaknesses. With that in mind, I’m going to discuss the pros and cons of the 5.56/223 vs 6.5 Grendel in this episode so you can make an informed decision on which one is best for you. Article Referenced

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145: Moose Hunting 101 With Ron Spomer

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2021/06/03

Moose are the primary focus of my long term hunting goals right now and I know that many listeners of this podcast feel the same way. With that in mind, we have a special guest on the show today who has a lot of experience moose hunting: Ron Spomer. Ron will share some of his moose hunting experiences, give us an overview of how people usually hunt moose, and finish off with some recommendations and some valuable lessons he learned along the way. Please hit that "SUBSCRIBE" or "FOLLOW" button in

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144: 30-30 vs 45-70 Comparison

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2021/05/27

I’ve got another cartridge comparison episode for you today. In this episode we’re going to talk about the .30-30 Winchester and how it compares to the .45-70 Government. I think most hunters would agree that they're each fantastic lever-action cartridges for hunting all sorts of big game. Both offer certain advantages to hunters, but there are some significant differences between the 30-30 vs 45-70 cartridges you should be aware of. Article Referenced In Show: 30-30 vs 45-70: Which Lever Action Is

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143: Muzzleloader Hunting: Why You Should Try It Out

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2021/05/20

Today I want to talk about an often overlooked way you can improve your odds of getting access to some great hunting opportunities like that: hunting with a muzzleloader. I first started muzzleloader hunting about 10 years ago and doing so has opened up a lot of doors for me. Especially with all the people that are either picking up hunting for the first time or returning to the sport after a prolonged absence, 2021 is a great year to start hunting with a muzzleloader as a way of getting away from

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142: Free Range Sambar Deer Hunting In Texas With...

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2021/05/13

Today, I wanted to do an episode on a somewhat unusual and not very well known hunting opportunity: free range sambar deer hunting in Texas. We have a special guest for this episode: Greg Wells. Greg is going to share the story of his sambar deer hunt on the Powderhorn Ranch in Texas, share some lessons he learned along the way, and give a couple of pointers to those who are interested in going sambar deer hunting themselves at some point in the future. Check out the show notes page below to see a

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Bonus 1: Stephen Gutowski The Reload

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2021/05/10

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/stephengutowskithereload/ What We Covered 1) Who Stephen Gutowski is and why you should care what he says about guns. 2) Brief overview of The Reload and what Stephen offers at The Reload that's different from what's offered at traditional media outlets. 3) Examples of stories covered on The Reload recently. Resources Go to TheReload.com to learn more.

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141: 7mm Rem Mag vs 30-06 Comparison

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2021/05/06

I’ve got another cartridge comparison episode for you today. In this episode we’re going to talk about the 7mm Remington Magnum and how it compares to the .30-06 Springfield. I think most hunters would agree that they're each fantastic cartridges for hunting a wide variety of big game. Both offer certain advantages to hunters, but there are some significant differences between the 7mm Rem Mag vs 30-06 cartridges you should be aware of. Article Referenced In Show: 7mm Rem Mag vs 30-06 Review &

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140: 2021 New Mexico Merriam's Turkey Hunt Recap

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2021/04/29

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/2021newmexicomerriamsturkeyhuntrecap/ Show Sponsor: Please make sure you’re subscribed to the Big Game Hunting Podcast. It’s free to do so, you’ll get all my future episodes delivered to you every Thursday when they come out, and subscribing really helps me out with the podcast algorithms to reach other hunters who are searching for this sort of content. So, pause this episode right now and then hit that “Subscribe” button on whatever podcast

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139: Rio Grande Turkey Hunting 101 With Cable Smith

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2021/04/22

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/riograndeturkeyhunting101/ Show Sponsor: Please make sure you’re subscribed to the Big Game Hunting Podcast. It’s free to do so, you’ll get all my future episodes delivered to you every Thursday when they come out, and subscribing really helps me out with the podcast algorithms to reach other hunters who are searching for this sort of content. So, pause this episode right now and then hit that “Subscribe” button on whatever podcast service you’re

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