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For 44 years, I’ve had the good fortune to photograph and write about my passion – the outdoor life. Wild creatures and wild places have always stirred me – from the first flushing pheasant that frightened me out of my socks in grandpa’s cornfield to the last whitetail that dismissed me with a wag of its tail. I invite you to join me for a nostalgic and sometimes revealing look back through the trials and tribulations of a freelance outdoor writer.
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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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SWAROVSKI OPTIK Director of Communications, Dean Capuano, along with well-known outdoor personalities, Ron Spomer and Kevin Wilson, will discuss all things hunting, shooting and outdoor lifestyle related. Listeners can expect insight from the biggest names in the industry and numerous members of the SWAROVSKI OPTIK staff.
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BIG WOODS BUCKS PODCAST is a knowledge-based podcast dedicated to teaching people the skills, tactics, and techniques needed to become a successful hunter by taking each of you along on our adventures. Hosted by legendary whitetail tracker Hal Blood and co-hosted by Joe Kruse and Lee Libby, listen as they share the vast knowledge they have of big woods deer hunting. They are some of the best big woods deer hunters in the world. Education through entertainment is the corner stone of our business.
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The Big Game Hunting Podcast will teach you to how to prepare for the big game hunting adventures you’ve always dreamed about. Our host, John McAdams, is an experienced sportsman with decades of experience afield who has successfully hunted big game like whitetail deer, mule deer, blacktail deer, pronghorn antelope, black bear, Rocky Mountain elk, feral hogs, javelina, cape buffalo, kudu, wildebeest, and other species of African plains game in over a dozen different states and countries. In ...
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Professional Hunting Consultant and TV show host Steve West brings you a podcast that talks about hunting, fishing, shooting, sports, and more. Guests from all walks of life ranging from NFL stars to Hunting Guides join Steve on his show along with SOA hunting consultant Travis Price to talk about the most important issues and give the listeners advice to help them be more successful the next time they go into the field.
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! An optometrist & optical surgeon designed the perfect rifle scope from the retina on out -- and eliminated canting. Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at checkout for either Diamond Blade Knives or Knives of Alaska, and get 10% off your first purchase.…
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Ron Spomer is back on the show and we discuss a subject I know you’ll enjoy: our favorite cartridges for hunting virtually any species of big game. We’re play little game where Ron and I each list our favorite cartridge and bullet for hunting specific저자 John McAdams
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· We had a chance to discuss a multitude of subject matter o techniques and tactics that have been gleaned from decades of hunts o detailed hunting stories o favorite outdoor writers o favorite rifles and cartridges o “The Daniel Boone Syndrome” o old school skills most effective for your development as a hunter · Lot of info shared on this one wit…
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What's it like to hunt along ancient hedgerows and stone fences older than America? This episode fellow writer Phil Massaro and I share stories about hunting wild, free-range Fallow deer, Roe Deer, and Muntjac through medieval forests in England. In the UK on assignment with Savage Arms, we had the opportunity to hunt with and share meals with lege…
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I just made it home from an outstanding moose hunt in Colorado with my son! We had an amazing trip and I successfully took a cow Shiras Moose, which was a species I wasn’t sure I’d ever get to hunt because those tags are just so darn hard to obtain. Not only did I manage to pull a tag, but successfully punched it! Today’s episode is a detailed reca…
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! No matter where, what, or how you hunt, you'll eventually have to face a universal hunting challenge... Plus, Ron reminds you of the rifle you wish you'd never sold. Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at checkout for either Diamond Blade Knives or Kniv…
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· Today Mike O’Neil joins us for an informative comparison of tracking techniques that these seasoned big woods trackers use to outsmart huge mature Northern Maine whitetail bucks. Mike grew up in northern Maine and at 65 years old has been chasing these bucks for decades. As Rick Labbe states, “He has a lot of stories to share.” Over time we have …
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This episide we sit down with custom gunsmith Justin Linenbach, of Kinport Peak Rifles. Justin outlines what he consideres the three most important elements to achieving accuracy: Barrel quality Chamber quality Action bedding We take a deep dive into each of those characteristics, and then discuss the cartridges that Justin recommends for three cat…
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! It’s all Elk Talk this week with Ron! Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at checkout for either Diamond Blade Knives or Knives of Alaska, and get 10% off your first purchase. https://www.diamondbladeknives.com/ https://www.knivesofalaska.com/Home Shell…
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Is there a cartridge that will reliably knock a deer or elk or bear over? Not unless it's named Ford, Chevy, or Dodge. Or maybe Freight Train. This episode takes a candid look at the idea of "knock-down power," mythbusting the notion and detailing how to determine a cartridge with real authority. We define and explore kinetic energy, the TKO formul…
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! Melissa Bachman sits down with me to swap hunting stories and a few close calls we’ve had out in the field! Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at checkout for either Diamond Blade Knives or Knives of Alaska, and get 10% off your first purchase. https:/…
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Like the mythical Phoenix, Thompson/Center has risen from the ashes. Owner Gregg Ritz joins me on the show today to discuss the rise and fall of the company and the story of how he is currently in the process of resurrecting this legendary American firearms institution and what we can expect from T/C moving forward. Sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.co…
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! Not everyone likes Ron this week, but that won’t stop him from answering your questions about pronghorn hunts, neck shots on deer, and 130 grain bullets in the 308 Winchester. Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at checkout for either Diamond Blade Kniv…
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Jay and Kevin are back with Terry Houin, the Sensei of Things and Such for Field Ethos. Terry is a retired Navy Seal and who now runs Camp Vertex, a shooting and jujitsu training center and Skyfall Reserve, a multi-species hunting ranch in Texas. Terry recently visited Q and built his very own BoomBox and told some stories, new and old.…
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Today, we’re talking about Hornady’s new 22 Advanced Rifle Cartridge (22 ARC), which purports to deliver 22-250 level performance out of an AR-15 platform. In this episode I discuss whether or not Hornady delivers on that promise, what this cartridge is best suited for, and whether or not you should purchase one. Join the Big Game Hunting Podcast t…
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! This week, we’re ranking the top 5 deer cartridges in the United States, along with a little talk about combination guns and your favorite rifle batteries. PLUS Betsy’s got a microphone! Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at checkout for either Diamond…
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How good is the .30-06 for use on elk? This episode takes a deep dive into the grand old cartridge's ballistics, characteristics, and real-world performance on elk. We tell stories of a bunch of bulls killed with various .30-06s, and talk through several excellent .30-06 rifle models that we wholeheartedly recommend, as well as list three top facto…
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As I promised you a couple of weeks ago, we’re going to talk about the details I've been able to dig up regarding the often repeated story where Roy Weatherby supposedly killed a cape buffalo with the 257 Weatherby Magnum today. Buckle up folks, because this is going to be a good one! Email me at john@thebiggamehuntingblog.com if you have additiona…
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! Barrel Harmonics: fact vs fiction! We discuss this, our favorite rifle batteries, and much more this week! Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at checkout for either Diamond Blade Knives or Knives of Alaska, and get 10% off your first purchase. https://…
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This episode we take a deep dive into how to properly set up a kid rifle. We address appropriate cartridges, good rifles, and capable scopes, then discuss how to put the setup together so it really works. Some specific points we cover: Reliability Kid-friendly ergonomics Accuracy Quality trigger Crucial scope features Packable weight Necessary acce…
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The Big Woods Bucks team (many of them) sits down at Huntstock Mass to talk about their past seasons, their upcoming seasons, and the time and memories in between. Head over to the Big Woods Bucks website to learn how to track and hunt the big woods: https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com/ Hal and the Big Woods Bucks Team's Gear: Jacket: https://store.bigwo…
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! There’s one hunting magazine still kicking, so we sat down with Sports Afield editor, Diana Rupp! Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at checkout for either Diamond Blade Knives or Knives of Alaska, and get 10% off your first purchase. https://www.diamo…
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Adam Wies (better known as WHO_TEE_WHO on YouTube) is up next in my ongoing Africa hunting mini-series. We actually just hosted Adam on a plains game hunt with us in Africa and yes, he did hunt with a 6.5 Creedmoor. As you’ll learn here shortly, Adam had an outstanding trip. None of those 6.5 Creedmoor bullets bounced off any game and he actually h…
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! Real rifleman and Gun Builder Darrell Holland joins us for a long, in-depth discussion to answer any gun building questions you can think of! Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at checkout for either Diamond Blade Knives or Knives of Alaska, and get 10…
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This fun episode we dig in and answer a buck of listener's questions... Topics are elk cartridges, bear defense guns, .280 Ackley rifles, best first Western hunts, .270 Win. for moose, best predator rifles, copper bullets for deer, best .308 hunting load, and tons more. ENJOY! FRIENDS! We're at a crucial time in the growth of the show, and need all…
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Joe Thompson is up next in my ongoing Africa hunting mini-series to talk about his hair raising leopard hunt in Zimbabwe last year. As you’ll learn here shortly, there was a lot of drama associated with this hunt, especially at the beginning. As Ferris Bueller once said, life comes at you pretty fast and that’s exactly what happened to Joe on this …
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The notable outdoorsman who once referred to 8.6 Blackout as "The Weakest .338 Round Ever" recently visited Q. He toured the facility, met the engineers, and then spent some time on the range with that very same caliber. Needless to say, he's got a better understanding of our magic now.저자 Q
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! This week, I’m heading to Alaska! But first, some advice on rechambering your rifle, ballistics calculations, and how you can keep your hearing intact while shooting. Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at checkout for either Diamond Blade Knives or Kni…
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· Hal Blood, Joe Kruse, Rick Labbe, and Mike Stevens sit down with the legendary big woods hunter Carl "Connecticut Carl" Leiser to talk about a lifetime spent hunting the big woods. · Head over to the Big Woods Bucks website to learn how to track and hunt the big woods: https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com/ · Hal and the Big Woods Bucks Team's Gear: · Ja…
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You've just shot an elk. Now what? This episode covers it all, from blood tracking and locating your elk, to navigating cross-canyon recoveries, to taking good photographs, to meat processing, care, and packing. What a terrific conversation, recorded with extremely savvy, experienced elk hunters! ENJOY! FRIENDS! We're at a crucial time in the growt…
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Mike Arnold is up next in my ongoing Africa hunting mini-series to talk about bushbuck and nyala. These two species of spiral horned antelope are both magnificent creatures that, as different as they may appear at first glance, also share a few surprising similarities. In fact, they also live in some of the same areas and even compete with each oth…
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! Silencer Central CEO Brandon Maddox explains how to get silencers legally, quickly, and FAST through his company's one-stop shopping and service. Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at checkout for either Diamond Blade Knives or Knives of Alaska, and ge…
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In this episode, Kevin Robertson and I cover the most popular really big bore safari cartridges .50 caliber and larger and discuss their history, legacy, their strengths and weaknesses, and their recommended uses in detail. We discuss almost everything from the 500 Nitro all the way up to the 700 Nitro Express in this episode (to include some real …
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What's the best, most practical deer-hunting cartridge of them all? We're joined by our friend Ron Spomer—who is consistently the show's most popular guest—to try our hand at picking one cartridge to rule them all. Because it's fun, we also take a deep dive into our personal favorite deer-hunting cartridges—practicality thrown out the window—and sh…
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The “quarter bore” section of the ballistics world doesn’t get a lot of love, certainly not when compared to the smaller 6mm, or larger 6.5mm, 270 cal, 7mm, or 30 cal bore diameters. Even so, the various 25 caliber cartridges have a very rich history and there some very interesting stories associated with them. In this episode, I hit the highlights…
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! Ron's here to argue light- vs. heavy-for-caliber bullets for taking big game. And how many socks and under do you need on a backpack hunt. And a lot more. Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at checkout for either Diamond Blade Knives or Knives of Alask…
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This episode covers the ABC's of flying with guns. From what type of case is best, to how to pack your firearms and ammo, to how to check in with your airline, we detail the process. We cover domestic flights compared to international travel, discuss the legality of flying with a suppressor, suggest research and prep documentation, and so forth. Fl…
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I just made it back home from a fantastic couple of days at the Bergara Academy at Queen Mountain Ranch near Evanston, Wyoming. This episode is a short “campfire style” discussion of the highlights of our time up there I did with Collin Russell from Bergara and 4 other media guys from the industry who joined me up there. All told, we talk about wha…
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! Join me as we learn how 20 years of Precision Rifle hype have warped our perspective on hunting rifle accuracy, and much more! Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at checkout for either Diamond Blade Knives or Knives of Alaska, and get 10% off your firs…
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· Hal Blood is joined by his friend Steve Feinberg and ADK Trackers Joe DiNitto and Steve Grabowski for a live podcast at Huntstock, New York 2024. The crew discuss their hunts in the Adirondacks during the 2023 season. · Use code "BWB" for 10% off Huntstock Massachusetts tickets! Weekend of August 9-11: https://huntstockevents.com/8%2F9-8%2F11-mas…
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Ever wonder which of the new PRC cartridges to pick for your new hunting rifle? The 6.5 PRC, 7mm PRC, and .300 PRC each have their strengths... and few weaknesses. So how do you know which will fit your needs best? Hornady engineer and cartridge savant Seth Swerczek guest stars on this episode, and we talk through the various characteristics of eac…
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Zak May from Reloading Quest is on the show with us today to talk about handloading. We talk about why people should handload, cartridges that are easy to reload for, cartridges that are difficult to reload for, common mistakes people make while handloading, and how Zak recommends getting started. Sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for m…
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! Everyone seems to have a lot of thoughts on my accuracy, so let's break that down alongside a little (or a lot) of Creedmoor talk. Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at checkout for either Diamond Blade Knives or Knives of Alaska, and get 10% off your …
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