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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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01:13:39

High-Quality Rifles for Backcountry Hunting

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2021/02/19

SHOW NOTES Topic: High-quality production rifles for Backcountry Hunting Characteristics of high-end production-grade hunting rifles Individual models Browning Christensen Arms Kimber Ruger Remington Sako Savage Tikka Winchester SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Subscribe at www.patreon.com/backcountry VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt PayPal: joseph@backcountrypodcast.com

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51:00

Budget Rifles for Backcountry Hunting

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2021/02/12

SHOW NOTES Intro: Trusting your equipment at crunch time Topic: Rifles that work great but cost little Characteristics of "Budget Rifles" Featured rifle models: Browning AB3 Mossberg Patriot Ruger American Savage Axis II Thompson/Center Compass II Winchester XPR Concluding thought: In the final analysis, how well your rifle performs in the field depends on you, the hunter. JOIN the BACKCOUNTRY HUNTING TRIBE and SUPPORT THE PODCAST! www.patreon.com/backcountry Venmo: @Joseph-vonBenedikt

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01:19:10

A Hunt of a Lifetime with Gary Heward (Desert Bighorn)

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2021/02/05

SHOW NOTES Of all the species in North America, wild sheep are the most exclusive and coveted—and opportunities are uncommon. Guests: Gary & Colton Heward (Colton hosts our Scouting & Navigating segment) Gary's application strategies Best-laid plans: Fitness, scouting, and crippling injuries Planning and building the ultimate light-weight precision sheep rifle, cartridge, and handloads Hunt time! Two big rams, a week to scout, and a day to hunt. Aoudad (Barbary Sheep) ... The affordable

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01:03:07

The Archery Den with Logan White

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2021/01/29

SHOW NOTES Sometimes, hunting with a bow and arrows is simply the most effective way to go. And sometimes, it's absolutely the most enjoyable. Guest: Logan White, passionate bowhunter and Mathews Top 20 dealer for 10 years running. Subjects: Trends and recent evolution among bowhunters Arrows and increased capability Broadheads for whitetails and the West Bow types, trends, and capability 2021's top new bow models Best bow for the buck (pun intended) COVID, sales, and supply and demand Hunting

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59:08

Hunting Mountain Lions

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2021/01/22

SHOW NOTES Do your part to minimize predation on the West's suffering mule deer population—and have a great adventure—by hunting mountain lions. This episode is all about cougars, and how to hunt them. First, an answer to multiple listener questions after the recent episode on Browning's addition of the 6.8 Western and .280 Ackley to the X-Bolt line of rifles: "Which should I pick?" Advantages of the 6.8 Western Advantages of the .280 Ackley Improved HUNTING MOUNTAIN LIONS Populations and trends

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47:43

Browning's New 6.8 Western & .280 Ackley

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2021/01/15

SHOW NOTES Meet the 6.8 Western: Browning's new high-performance, high-efficiency .270 magnum. This is the cartridge that host JvB used for a solo, drop-camp Alaska caribou hunt during September 2020. 1:7.5 rifling twist rate Engineered for efficiency and consistency True short-action magnum cartridge Optimized for heavy, high-BC bullets (165- & 175-grain factory loads from Browning & Winchester) ALSO: Browning adds the .280 Ackley Improved cartridge to the X-Bolt rifle line. 1:8 rifling twist

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01:00:56

Monster Deer & Minimizing Gear

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2021/01/04

SHOW NOTES WELCOME to the 101st Episode! As the title suggests, this fun discussion addresses two topics; big deer & compact gear. Must-read book: Ryan Hatfield's "Idaho's Greatest Mule Deer." Glory Day Story: Doyle Mooseman and the 48," 8x8 buck. Big buck statistics: An entertaining (and eye-opening) look at your chances of shooting a monster mule deer (and how you can maximize your opportunities). Mule deer's current condition (as a whole), and how you can help: Bad winters, high predation,

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01:02:46

Kids Hunting: How To Start Them Right

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2020/12/22

SHOW NOTES Intro: 100 episodes! Topic: How to get kids started right in the wonderful world of hunting. Notes on past episode: Tikka considerations KIDS, HUNTING, and TEACHING a PASSION FOR THE SPORT Generating interest First guns Field prep Gear quality (for kids) Binoculars & scopes Early experiences (designed to grow the passion) Introducing significant challenges Firearm handling & safety Accuracy training Shot placement for big game Field photos Gutting & field dressing Aging meat & cutting

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01:13:55

DIY Customizing Your Backcountry Rifle

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2020/12/15

SHOW NOTES Intro scenario: What not to do during a bear charge. Topics: How-to episode on: How best to carry a bear-protection sidearm in the backcountry. How to DIY customize your hunting rifle to make it shoot like a custom rifle. Bear-gun carry methods: Packs and interference Holsters and positions Bino harnesses and chest holsters Badlands Bino Carrier Galco Gunleather's Phoenix holster DIY Customizing your backcountry hunting rifle Concept: Turning your standard hunting gun into a

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01:24:31

Public-Land Ibex in New Mexico with Landon Michaels

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2020/12/07

SHOW NOTES Intro: Ibex hunting in New Mexico Guest: Landon Michaels of Gunwerks The lure of Ibex & mountain country New Mexico's free-range, public-land ibex hunts Hunt types (rifle, muzzleloader, archery) Applying, dates, draw odds Prep: Physical, mental, research, scouting Technical mountain terrain Equipment Hunt narrative Application service & outfitter PODCAST SPONSORS www.browning.com www.timneytriggers.com Siembida Custom Knives on Facebook and Instagram RESOURCES New Mexico fish & game

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33:30

Idaho Hunt Changes

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2020/11/30

SHOW NOTES: Intro: Big changes coming to non-resident Idaho hunters Brief summary of how the changes effect Idaho residents Public service announcement: Outdoor show and conventions schedules and cancellations IDAHO HUNT CHANGES Idaho's website operating system: All new and hugely capable Elk zones & non-resident restrictions Tags on sale at 10am MST, Dec. 1 The "Waiting Room" purchase system for OTC tags Elk A and B tag reductions Elk capped tags Elk controlled hunts Non-resident price increases

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01:22:04

Are 6.5mm Cartridges Good For Elk?

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2020/11/17

SHOW NOTES Intro: This episode may ruffle some feathers. Physiology of a big bull elk 6.5mm related elements The Great 6.5mm Deception Various classes of 6.5mm cartridges, and which are suitable for elk "It's the bullets fault." In this case, there's something to this claim Getting the best elk-killing capability out of your 6.5mm cartridge Exorcising the one-example "deadly killer" claims Myth-busting the Scandinavian Moose example Outfitters Outlawing the 6.5s for elk: Here's why The broad

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49:22

DIY Solo Backcountry Mistakes

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2020/11/09

SHOW NOTES Gear notes & failure potential Tents for solo hunting Sleeping bags for wet, dangerous country Emergency communication devices Devices, power, & entertainment Planning for extreme weather Backup camp spots Emergency communication Walking out The Mental Game Unexpected challenges of hunting solo Staying occupied while waiting for a bush pilot Books, movies, & campfires Don't go in blind & overconfident PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST! www.patreon.com/backcountry VENMO:

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01:09:56

Backcountry Toughness with Hard Men Podcast's Eric Conn

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2020/11/03

SHOW NOTES Intro: Backcountry Hunting is the territory of tough humans. Or, to use a classic term, Hard Men. Guest: Eric Conn, host of the Hard Men Podcast Fellow writer Serious gun guy Christian pastor Says it like it is Backcountry hunters are arguably the toughest hunters Manly hobbies, and why they're important Developing manliness Going West: What to expect, and how to harden oneself in preparation The uncomfortable truth about soft hunters—and how to not be one Family and the benefits of

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Backcountry Big-Bores: .338-06, .35 Whelen, & 9.3x62

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2020/10/27

SHOW NOTES Intro: Bear-country scenario Listener's requests: An episode on big-bores for backcountry hunting. In particular: .338-06 .35 Whelen 9.3x62 Why would a backcountry hunter want such a cartridge? More ammo in magazine Less recoil, faster follow-up shots Less expensive to reload Easy conversions of typical standard-size actions Controlled-feed vs. push-feed CARTRIDGE SPECIFICS .338-06 Easy to created cases for Scarce factory ammo Huge selection of bullets for handloading Most

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01:12:39

Listeners Questions, Feedback, & Success Stories

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2020/10/19

SHOW NOTES Intro: The excitement of taking a first buck! Sporadic podcast scheduling, and the hunts to blame. ;) Questions, Answers, & Success Stories: Tough bullets for tough Nilgai A matched pair of Weatherby Backcountry Ti's in .280 Ackley Favorite .280 Ackley Improved bullets & loads Hunting the Backcountry: An encounter with the sacred Lightweight .22 pistols to supplement the backcountry menu Resting the barrel on a hard surface, & resulting thrown shots Herd bulls and .300 WSMs Zeroing at

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51:18

Know Your Hunt Area

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2020/10/09

SHOW NOTES Intro: A day to hunt, & a big muzzleloader buck Topic: The critical importance of intimate familiarity with your hunting area A tale of 24 hours, a faithful old hunting area, & a Utah mule deer tag Juxtaposition: Old areas vs. new What to research & learn: Habitat Game populations Summer vs. autumn ranges Migration routes & times E-Scouting Scouting with your boots on the ground Mental notes & hunting journals Hunt every opportunity Loyalty to your spot, & the advantages Knowing

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01:15:54

Solo Alaska Caribou, Part 2

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2020/10/05

SHOW NOTES Intro: Potable water challenges Rain, rain, & more rain Gale-force winds Unsuitable equipment: Down sleeping bag & 3-season tent Equipment failures: Expect the unexpected The solo mental game: Staying productive Extraction & weather windows Post-hunt logistics: Prepping & flying with meat & antlers www.browning.com www.timneytriggers.com Siembida Custom Knives on Instagram Backcountry Hunting Podcast on Instagram Backcountry Hunting Podcast on Facebook SUPPORT THE PODCAST AT

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59:15

Solo Alaska Caribou, Part 1

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2020/09/28

SHOW NOTES Intro: Solo in Alaska Packing for the flight Down safe, camp setup Grizzly bears a'plenty! Caribou few and far away One lone big bull Hunting, photographing, and field butchering Packing meat Near hypothermia Hunkered down, waiting out the rain An accuracy tech topic for future study To be continued... Tune in for Part 2, when things begin to get rough. Thanks to sponsors of the Backcountry Hunting Podcast. Be sure and check out Browning, Timney Triggers, and Siembida Custom Knives.

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01:30:54

Calling Pressured Elk with Top Guide Randsom Owens

Backcountry Hunting Podcast ·

2020/09/18

SHOW NOTES When elk get wise, savvy hunters employ unorthodox techniques. Guest Randsom Owens: Wildlife Artist extraordinaire, practical rifleman, top guide, & passionate hunter Calling Elk: From fundamentals to advanced techniques Reading the situation Knowing when to call Setting up to call—and optimize shot opportunities Knowing how much to call Elk vocalizations & call types Other sounds better than elk talk Triggering the "come" response by leaving Raking, stomping, scraping, huffing, and

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