Backcountry Hunting Podcast

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**Backcountry Hunting Podcast**

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.

Latest Episodes:

Bear Hunt Gear List: Details of what goes into the kit and why May 18, 2019

Show notes

SHOW NOTES

• Gear list by item & weight:

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Leica camera & batteries 35 oz.

Handheld Midland radios 12 oz.

Lithium batteries 6 oz.

Podcast recorder 15 oz.

Swarovski spotting scope 51 oz.

Swarovski EL Range bino in Badlands harness 57 oz.

Spartan Javelin bipod 5 oz.

Spartan tripod & spotting scope head 48 oz.

Spartan tent 20 oz.

Cabela's Boundary Waters sleeping bag 58 oz.

Exped SYNMAT UL 7 M pad 17 oz.

Wiebad bag/pillow 12 oz.

Base Tarp 15 oz.

Gun oil, electrical tape, Fix-It Stix, Bore snake 12 oz.

Ammo carrier, Galco Leather 6 oz.

Rifle sling, rubberized 6 oz.

S&W M69 .44 Magnum handgun, holster & ammo 60 oz.

Leatherman Skeltool 5 oz.

Arno Bernard knife 9 oz.

Havalon knife 4 oz.

Outdoor Edge Razor Pro 9 oz.

Paracord 2 oz.

Pyro Putty, waterproof matches, lighter 4 oz.

Wind checker, Silva Expedition 4 compass, predator mouth call 4 oz.

Bug repellant, net, sunscreen 4 oz.

Sunglasses 3 oz.

Ibuprophen, vitamins, NyQuil, Mucinex D, energy powders, blister treatment, compact deodorant, soap, rubber gloves 12 oz.

Scent-free wipes 3 oz.

Crampons 14 oz.

Contractor-grade garbage bags x2 10 oz.

Kuiu meat sacks 32 oz.

InReach Mini 4 oz.

Anker solar charger, cords, and Phone Skope power reservoir 21 oz.

Phone Skope for Swarovski 2 oz.

Sitka gear (all) 128 oz.

Beanie hat 3 oz.

Sitka Mountain Hauler pack 96 oz.

Pack cover 4 oz.

MSR Dromedary water bladder 6 oz.

Smart Water bottles, full 72 oz.

Katadyn water filter 14 oz.

Iodine tablets 3 oz.

Wool socks & blister socks 11 oz.

Danner boots N/A

ThermaCell Backpacker 7 oz.

Hunting the Wild Yukon with adventure racer and TV host Greg McHale May 13, 2019

Show notes

SHOW NOTES:

• Wild Yukon with Greg McHale: Canada's new award-winning hunting TV show.

• Building the team: How the unique three members of Wild Yukon came together and began producing arguably the most compelling footage currently on hunting TV.

• Yukon Territory: Hunting opportunities and game species

• Sheep hunting: the point of the sword

• Greg McHale: adventure racing and the fitness lifestyle

• Tech gear: Packs, clothing, packable rafts, and rifles

• Heaviest pack ever carried

• McHale's recipe for success

• Bush planes--and the difference they can make

• Bear protection where sidearms are illegal

• White clothing for stalking dall sheep

• Overcoming the human tendency to quit

• YouTube channel: Greg McHale's Wild Yukon

• Instagram account: @gregmchaleswildyukon

• Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thewildyukon/

RESOURCES:

https://www.kuiu.com

https://www.gunwerks.com

https://vortexoptics.com

https://www.swiftbullets.com

https://www.aire.com (Aire Tomcat kayaks)

https://www.alpackaraft.com/rafting/ (lightweight packable inflatable rafts)

https://www.scarpa.com

https://lathropandsons.com/lathrop-and-sons-mountain-hunter.html

Deep-country bear skinning, caping, and hide and meat care May 08, 2019

Show notes

SHOW NOTES:

• Skinning: where to make those cuts for the perfect rug or taxidermy

• Pulling paws: Finesse and a sharp knife, not brute strength

• Caping: Tips and tricks for a clean job

• Turning ears, noses, and such for the perfect face

• Fleshing: Ulu knives, improvised fleshing beams, and more

• Salting: Do or don't?

• Tyler Freel's favorite bear-meat recipe

RESOURCES:

Tyler Freel's Tundra Talk Podcast: https://tundratalkak.com

Points North web page: https://www.facebook.com/OLPointsNorth/

Instagram: @thetylerfreel

Picking a Rifle for Backcountry Hunting May 04, 2019

Show notes

SHOW NOTES:

• Common backcountry shooting challenges

• Game types and differing requirements

• Accuracy needs

• One rifle suitable for anything

• Action types

• Stock types

• Corrosion-resistant finishes

Enjoy!

BEAR GUNS: defend, guide, & hunt with these top guns, cartridges, and bullets. Apr 29, 2019

Show notes

SHOW NOTES:

• Three different needs: Hunting, Guiding, & Defense

• Two primary species: Black bear & Grizzly/brown bear

• Firearms, cartridges, & bullets for each need & each species

• Black bears & the "deer cartridge myth"

• Bears & age: size, tenacity, physiology, and mentality

• Tony Russ's 16 points for shooting bears (quoted)

• Backup guns for guides: When stopping, not just killing, is necessary

• Self Defense against bears: rifles, shotguns, & handguns

• The Big-Bore Revolver vs. 10mm Semiauto Pistol debate

• Bear attack & survival true stories & lessons learned

RESOURCES:

Bryce Towsley speed-shooting big-bore revolver video: https://www.americanhunter.org/.../video-the-454-casull.../

.45-70 Lever-action Trapper: https://www.marlinfirearms.com/lever-action/model-1895-big-bore/model-1895-trapper

.416 Ruger Guide Rifle: https://www.ruger.com/products/guideGun/models.html

.480 Ruger Super Blackhawk Bisley: https://www.ruger.com/products/newModelSuperBlackhawkBisley/models.html

Kimber 10mm 1911: https://www.kimberamerica.com/custom-tle-rl-ii-tfs

Glock 10mm G20: https://us.glock.com/en/pistols/g20-gen4

Springfield 10mm XD(m): https://www.springfield-armory.com/products/xdm-4-5-10mm/

Ultralight bipods & Tripods for Backcountry Hunting Apr 24, 2019

Show notes

SHOW NOTES:

Company focus: Spartan Precision Equipment

Topic: Mountaineering-quality bipods & tripods

Products: Javelin bipod, Spartan 300 bipod, Sentinel tripod, accessories

Driving influences: Mountain-climbing, ultralight backpacking, deep-country hunting, and a need for gear that never fails

People: Behind the scenes at Spartan Precision, and the affect of 30,000 field testers

RESOURCES:

www.javelinbipod.com

www.instagram.com/spartanprecision

@spartanprecision

#spartansunite

YouTube: Which bipod is right for you?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oxacp6-s24#action=share

YouTube: the Sentinel tripod system:

https://youtu.be/IU7AjK8P7yg

Backcountry hunting with suppressors Apr 20, 2019

Show notes

SHOW NOTES:

• Listener questions

• Why hunt with a suppressor? Pros & Cons

• Where is hunting with a suppressor legal?

• Dangerous Game with a suppressor: Yes or No?

• Appropriate types of suppressor for backcountry hunting

• How to get the best accuracy and performance out of a hunting suppressor

• How to pick a suppressor appropriate for hunting

• Navigating the purchase

• When is the best time to take the plunge and purchase a suppressor?

RESOURCES:

www.silencerco.com

www.gunwerks.com

www.amtacsuppressors.com

www.gemtech.com

www.sigsauer.com

Team Bad Decision: Tips and tricks for success when beginning your backcountry hunting journey Apr 16, 2019

Show notes

EPISODE NOTES: Interview with Team Bad Decision author Travis Greenwood his hunting partner Scott Daniels. Focuses on the inspiration that launched their backcountry hunting efforts years ago and shares wisdom they wish they'd had when starting.

This podcast touches strongly on spot-and-stalk bear hunting. Guests share techniques for picking areas, finding bears, and successful stalking.

Travis and Scott outline favorite gear items and share tips for mental toughness and success.

Book Team Bad Decision is available in E-Book form from Amazon and all the big retailers, and in paperback form from the website: www.teambaddecision.com

Social media:

• facebook.com/teambaddecisionbook

• @st_teambaddecision

GEAR RESOURCES:

www.hellscanyonarmory.com

www.enlightenedequipment.com

www.kifaru.net

www.stoneglacier.com

www.ruggedstitch.com

Elk Bullets: Part 3 of Cartridges & Bullets for backcountry hunting Apr 13, 2019

Show notes

SHOW NOTES: Great bullets for elk are listed. Host Joseph von Benedikt goes into certain brands and types that work particularly well.

The broad spectrum of cartridges ranging from the various 6.5mms up through the .338s are addressed, each with one or more bullets recommended for elk.

Heavy-for-caliber rapid-expansion bullets are addressed, and their virtues and shortcomings compared to premium, controlled-expansion bullets for elk.

How muzzle velocity and/or bore diameter provide guidance when choosing a certain bullet for your elk hunt. Examples and recommendations given.

Bonus cartridge: .45-70 and great bullets for elk.

Bullet company websites:

www.barnesbullets.com

www.federalpremium.com

www.hornady.com

www.nosler.com

www.swiftbullets.com

Browning Rifles for Backcountry Hunting Apr 09, 2019

Show notes

Show notes:

Browning Rifle Product Manager Aaron Cummins tells the back story of the X-Bolt rifle line, including the secrets behind its outstanding accuracy.