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Big Game Hunting Podcast

393 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 295 ratings

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 addition to hosting The Big Game Hunting Podcast, John has authored countless hunting articles in prominent hunting publications and is also the founder of The Big Game Hunting Blog. He will guide you down the path of improving your skills as a hunter, teach you how to pick the best hunting rifle for your needs, conduct caliber comparisons (like 6.5 Creedmoor vs 300 Win Mag and 30-06 vs 270 Winchester) to show you how to pick the best hunting caliber for a specific hunting situation, guide you into the world of muzzleloader hunting, share the hard earned knowledge he has earned over the years pursuing game all over the world, and conduct interviews with internationally recognized experts in the hunting community on topics like cape buffalo hunting in Africa and elk hunting in North America. Regardless of whether you’re dreaming about going plains game or cape buffalo hunting on an African hunting safari, on an elk hunting trip in the Rocky Mountains, on a pronghorn antelope hunting adventure on the windswept plains of Wyoming, on a feral hog hunting expedition in Texas, or just learning more about deer hunting in general, then you’ve found the perfect hunting podcast to learn about turning those dreams of hunting adventures into a reality!

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Episodes

75: You’ll Never Guess How My Javelina Hunting Trip Ended!

January 30, 2020 07:00 - 13 minutes - 19.3 MB

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/2020javelinahunt/ Show Sponsor: GoHunt. Use promo code BIGGAMEHUNTER when you sign up to get $50 in store credit at their gear shop. What We Covered 1) How things went on my New Mexico javelina hunt. 2) Overview of the various javelina season options in New Mexico. 3) A few things that were essential to my success. 4) Things to keep in mind if you ever go javelina hunting.

75: New Mexico Javelina Hunting 2020: Success!

January 30, 2020 07:00 - 13 minutes - 19.3 MB

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/2020javelinahunt/ Show Sponsor: GoHunt. Use promo code BIGGAMEHUNTER when you sign up to get $50 in store credit at their gear shop. What We Covered 1) How things went on my New Mexico javelina hunt. 2) Overview of the various javelina season options in New Mexico. 3) A few things that were essential to my success. 4) Things to keep in mind if you ever go javelina hunting.

75: My Javelina Hunting Trip Had A Surprise Ending!

January 30, 2020 07:00 - 13 minutes - 19.3 MB

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/2020javelinahunt/ Show Sponsor: GoHunt. Use promo code BIGGAMEHUNTER when you sign up to get $50 in store credit at their gear shop. What We Covered 1) How things went on my New Mexico javelina hunt. 2) Overview of the various javelina season options in New Mexico. 3) A few things that were essential to my success. 4) Things to keep in mind if you ever go javelina hunting.

74: Phil Massaro On Big Bore Rifles And Hunting Dangerous Game

January 23, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 87.6 MB

Today, we have a special guest on the show: gun writer and big bore rifle enthusiast Phil Massaro. We're going to talk about choosing the right rifle, cartridge, and ammunition for hunting dangerous game, most notably cape buffalo. This is a subject that deserves a pretty in-depth discussion and that's exactly what Phil and I provide in this episode of The Big Game Hunting Podcast! Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/philmassaro/ Show sponsor: Big Game Hunting Adventure...

74: Big Bore Rifles & Dangerous Game Hunting In Africa With Phil Massaro

January 23, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 87.6 MB

Today, we have a special guest on the show: gun writer and big bore rifle enthusiast Phil Massaro. We're going to talk about choosing the right rifle, cartridge, and ammunition for hunting dangerous game, most notably cape buffalo. This is a subject that deserves a pretty in-depth discussion and that's exactly what Phil and I provide in this episode of The Big Game Hunting Podcast! Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/philmassaro/ Show sponsor: Big Game Hunting Adventure...

73: Should You Hunt In Africa?

January 16, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MB

January is the peak time of year for booking guided hunts overseas, most notably in Africa. For that reason, I'm going to talk about some of the opportunities that are available for hunting in Africa as well as some tips on how you can choose the right hunting outfitter in this episode of the Big Game Hunting Podcast. Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/shouldyouhuntafrica/ Show sponsor: Big Game Hunting Adventures. Say you heard about Big Game Hunting Adventures throug...

73: Do You Want To Enjoy The Hunt Of A Lifetime? Here’s Why You Should Book An Africa Hunting Safari

January 16, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MB

January is the peak time of year for booking guided hunts overseas, most notably in Africa. For that reason, I'm going to talk about some of the opportunities that are available for hunting in Africa as well as some tips on how you can choose the right hunting outfitter in this episode of the Big Game Hunting Podcast. Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/shouldyouhuntafrica/ Show sponsor: Big Game Hunting Adventures. Say you heard about Big Game Hunting Adventures throug...

73: Why You Should Book An Africa Hunting Safari

January 16, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MB

January is the peak time of year for booking guided hunts overseas, most notably in Africa. For that reason, I'm going to talk about some of the opportunities that are available for hunting in Africa as well as some tips on how you can choose the right hunting outfitter in this episode of the Big Game Hunting Podcast. Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/shouldyouhuntafrica/ Show sponsor: Big Game Hunting Adventures. Say you heard about Big Game Hunting Adventures throug...

72: Trail Kreitzer Talks Wyoming, Arizona, Utah, Montana, and New Mexico Hunting Draw

January 09, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutes - 82.5 MB

Trail Kreitzer from goHunt joins us again on the Big Game Hunting Podcast today and we’re going to go into detail about the first group of western big game application options. Specifically, we’ll discuss the Wyoming elk draw, the Arizona elk/pronghorn draw, the Utah draw for all species, the Montana deer/elk draw, and the New Mexico draw for all species. We’ll briefly cover the overall prospects for each draw in order to give you an idea if each individual draw is something that’s worth inv...

71: What Are Your 2020 Hunting Goals? Plus A Big Announcement!

January 02, 2020 07:00 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MB

What are your hunting goals for 2020? In this episode of The Big Game Hunting Podcast, I discuss the importance of setting goals, what my hunting goals are for the new year, some changes to the podcast for 2020, an awesome deal available for an Alberta black bear hunt this spring, and another special announcement! Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/2020huntinggoals/ Show sponsor: Big Game Hunting Adventures. Say you heard about Big Game Hunting Adventures through The B...

70: Arizona Coues Deer Hunt Recap: Success!

December 30, 2019 07:00 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MB

Well, I have good news: I punched my coues deer tag over in Arizona right before Christmas. On this episode of The Big Game Hunting Podcast, I’m going to tell you how my Arizona coues deer hunt went, recap a couple of lessons I learned, and share a few recommendations for you to keep in mind if you want to go coues deer hunting in the future.  Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/arizonacouesdeerhuntrecap/ Show sponsor: GoHunt. Use promo code BIGGAMEHUNTER when you sign ...

69: Story Of My First Deer

December 26, 2019 07:00 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MB

I hope you’re having a merry Christmas! Christmas has an especially important place in my heart for many reasons. Like many people, growing up I’d quite often go deer hunting during the Christmas break from school.  Today is December 26 and that is the exact date I shot my first deer many years ago. For that reason, today I’m going to share the story of that particular hunt with you. Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/storyofmyfirstdeer Visit goHunt.com and use promo...

68: Should You Wear Camouflage While Hunting?

December 23, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MB

The classic image of a hunter from the mid-20th Century wore a red plaid flannel shirt. While some hunters still dress like that, the overwhelming majority of hunters wear some sort of camouflage these days.  Does wearing camouflage actually increase your odds of success afield? That’s what we’re going to talk about today. Show notes https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/wearcamouflagewhilehunting Visit https://www.getsportsmansbox.com?ref=13 and use promo code BIGGAMEHUNTER to get...

67: Handgun Hunting Overview

December 19, 2019 07:00 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MB

Today, I want to give a shout out to Josneym from Ecuador. Josneym recently contacted me requesting an episode giving a general overview of hunting with a handgun. So, that's what we're going to talk about in this episode of The Big Game Hunting Podcast. Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/handgunhuntingoverview/ Blog articles referenced in episode: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/10mm-auto/ https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/wadcutter-bullet/ 

66: Hunting Gift Recommendations Plus Contest Winner Announcement!

December 16, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutes - 16.6 MB

How are things coming with your holiday shopping? Christmas is really coming up fast, so you don’t have a lot of time remaining. For that reason, this episode of The Big Game Hunting Podcast contains recommendations for gifts for hunters on your shopping list. I'll also announce the winner of our Maven binocular giveaway in this episode. Learn more about other great gifts for hunters here: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/gifts-for-hunters/ https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/best-hun...

65: Push Feed vs Controlled Feed Rifle Pros And Cons For Hunting

December 12, 2019 07:00 - 13 minutes - 19.4 MB

Hunters love to debate the merits of push vs controlled feed rifles. Here's how they each work, the pros and cons of each one, and which one you should hunt with. Show notes https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/pushfeedvscontrolledfeedrifle/ Visit https://www.getsportsmansbox.com?ref=13 and use promo code BIGGAMEHUNTER to get 25% off your first Sportsman's Box order  

64: 338 Federal vs 308 Winchester vs 358 Winchester For Big Game Hunting

December 09, 2019 07:00 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MB

Today’s episode is a detailed comparison of the 338 Federal vs 308 Winchester vs 358 Winchester so you can make an informed decision regarding which one will work best for you. 338 Federal vs 308 Winchester vs 358 Winchester - Blog article referenced in podcast Best 308 Ammo For Hunting – 308 Hunting Ammo Recommendations Best Hunting Ear Protection For Sportsmen – Ear protection recommendations Best Rifle Scopes For Hunting – Rifle scope recommendations Best Hunting Rifle Slings – ...

63: Clay Newcomb On Hunting Brown and Grizzly Bear

December 05, 2019 07:00 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MB

Brown bear and grizzly bear probably rank right up there with cape buffalo on most hunters lists when it comes to hunting dangerous game. Clay Newcomb from Bear Hunting Magazine is back today and he gives a great overview of hunting brown and grizzly bear Show notes https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/claynewcombbrownbeargrizzlybearhunting/ Visit https://www.getsportsmansbox.com?ref=13 and use promo code BIGGAMEHUNTER to get 25% off your first Sportsman's Box order Visit http://w...

62: What You Need To Know About The Winchester Short Magnum Cartridges

December 02, 2019 07:00 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MB

In this episode, I’m going to do a detailed analysis of the Winchester Short Magnum Cartridges (270 WSM, 7mm WSM, 300 WSSM, and 325 WSM) and compare them to the .270 Win, the 7mm Rem Mag, the .300 Win Mag, and the .338 Win Mag so you can make an informed decision regarding which one will work best for you. Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/winchestershortmagnum/ Blog article mentioned in podcast: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/winchester-short-magnum-270-wsm-7mm-wsm-300-w...

61: My Biggest Whitetail Buck

November 28, 2019 07:00 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MB

Happy Thanksgiving! I don’t know about you, but deer hunting and Thanksgiving always seem to go together perfectly for me. For that reason, today I’m going to share the story of my biggest whitetail deer ever, which I shot many, many years ago on the Friday after Thanksgiving.  Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/storyofmybiggestwhitetailbuck/

60: Hunting Travel Logistics Simplified

November 25, 2019 07:00 - 13 minutes - 19.6 MB

Every day that you’re traveling is a day that you’re away from your work and family obligations, but not actually hunting. So, we’re going to talk about a couple of ways hunters can simplify the logistics of hunting travel in order to maximize their actual hunting time while they’re away from home and work. Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/huntingtravellogisticssimplified/ Visit GoHunt.com and enter promo code BIGGAMEHUNTER for $50 in store credit at their gear shop.

59: Adam Whitehead On The Sportsman's Box

November 21, 2019 07:00 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MB

Shopping for hunters is always a difficult task, especially if the person shopping doesn’t hunt themselves. What would you think about another way to get high quality hunting gear vetted by experienced hunters at a reasonable price? Well, check out this interview with Adam Whitehead from The Sportsman's Box for a glimpse into a potential alternative for finding gifts for hunters. as well as a good option for buying new gear for yourself. Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcas...

58: Trail Kreitzer On goHunt

November 18, 2019 07:00 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MB

Unfortunately, getting a good tag usually isn’t as simple as buying a hunting license in many western states. Instead, many states issue the majority of their tags through a random draw.  Today we’re joined by Trail Kreitzer from goHunt. He'll give us an overview of goHunt, the information they offer to hunters, and some good tips on how you can use goHunt to find some awesome hunting opportunities. Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/trailkreitzergohunt/

57: Jay Scott On Coues Deer Hunting

November 14, 2019 07:00 - 59 minutes - 81.7 MB

I interviewed Jay Scott of Jay Scott Outdoors in this episode of the Big Game Hunting Podcast and we talked about coues deer hunting in detail. Today, Jay and I are going to really dive into the finer points of Coues Deer hunting and exactly how to go about hunting these desert whitetails. Follow Jay on Instagram JayScottOutdoors Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/jayscottcouesdeerhunting/

56: Foot Care Tips For Hunters

November 11, 2019 07:00 - 10 minutes - 15 MB

It’s really important to take care of your feet, especially when you’re doing a bunch of hiking.  After all, your feet are your primary mode of transportation on many hunting adventures. It’s really easy to get some blisters on your feet if you're not careful, which is a recipe for a NOT fun hunt.  So here are a few things I’ve learned over the years about how to take care of your feet so you can focus on enjoying your hunt. Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/footcaret...

55: My Favorite Hunting Books

November 07, 2019 07:00 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MB

Now I don’t know about you, but I love to read and I love to hunt. Fortunately, there are a bunch of really good hunting books (in general) and some excellent African hunting books. out there . Some provide useful information to help you improve your skills as a hunter or in the kitchen. Many others are filled with funny or exciting stories from hunts all over the world.  So with all that in mind, I decided to share a list of some of my favorite hunting books with you. Show notes: https:...

54: Jake Downs On Hunting In Alaska

November 04, 2019 07:00 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MB

Today we’re going to dip our toe into some of the incredible hunting opportunities that are available in Alaska and hopefully provide a little insight into how to get started planning a hunt up there. We’re joined again by Jake Downs who has also done a bit of hunting up in Alaska, both with an outfitter and on self-guided hunts. Here are a few things you need to know about hunting in Alaska before you start planning a hunt. Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/jakedowns...

53: Keith Beam On Ground Blinds And Children's Hunting Books

October 31, 2019 06:00 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MB

Today’s we're joined by Keith Beam and he's going to talk with us about hunting out of a ground blind and how to get the most out of your ground blind regardless of whether you’re hunting turkey, mule deer, pronghorn, or even elk. Keith is also going to talk about the awesome series of children's hunting books he's written. Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/keithbeamgroundblind/ Buy your copy of Drake's Adventures at https://www.gofundme.com/f/drake039s-adventures-y...

52: New Mexico Mule Deer Hunt Recap

October 28, 2019 06:00 - 14 minutes - 20.9 MB

Well, I just got back from my second hunt of 2019 and, unfortunately, my New Mexico mule deer hunt did not go as well as my hunt up in Colorado at the beginning of October. Even so, I still had a nice trip, saw a lot of wildlife, and I learned some more valuable lessons that I’m happy to share with you.  Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/2019newmexicomuledeerhunt/

51: Hank Forester on The Field To Fork Program

October 24, 2019 06:00 - 51 minutes - 71.8 MB

I don’t know if you heard or not, but the hunting community is facing some serious problems associated with a severe long term decline in hunter numbers. The bad news is that this is related to some demographic challenges that will very likely get worse if we don’t do something about it. However, the good news is that there are some great programs out there to help combat and hopefully, reverse this decline in hunter numbers.  Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/hankfores...

50: My 2019 Hunting Gear List

October 21, 2019 06:00 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MB

At this very moment I’m up in New Mexico on a mule deer hunt. So with that in mind, I thought I’d talk about some of the hunting gear I’m using this hunting season. I'll discuss my muzzleloader, hunting rifle, ammunition, rifle scopes, binoculars, as well as a couple of important services I use to get set up for success before hunting season begins. Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/2019-hunting-gear-list/

49: 5 Tips To Prepare For Hunting Season

October 17, 2019 06:00 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MB

Today’s show is a short one because I’m heading up to New Mexico for my muzzleloader mule deer hunt. I just wrapped up my Colorado pronghorn hunt last week and had a short turn around to prepare for my hunt in New Mexico.  So with that in mind, I wanted to go over some things YOU should do before hunting season starts. Heres how you can make the most of your remaining time to prepare before you head out. Show notes:  https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/prepare-for-hunting-season/  

48: Alyssa Nitschelm On Her Oregon Mountain Goat Hunt

October 14, 2019 06:00 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MB

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/alyssa-nitschelm-mountain-goat/ Show Sponsor: GoHunt. Use promo code BIGGAMEHUNTER when you sign up to get $50 in store credit at their gear shop. What We Covered 1) Why Alyssa decided to start hunting. 2) How she drew this once in a lifetime mountain goat tag. 3) What Alyssa did to prepare for the hunt. 4) What the hunt was like. 5) What advice she would offer to other new hunters. Resources Follow Alyssa on Instagram...

47: Colorado Pronghorn Hunt Recap: Success!

October 10, 2019 06:00 - 19 minutes - 27 MB

Well, I just got back from my first hunt of 2019 and I have good news: I punched my pronghorn tag up in Colorado! Today, I’m going to tell you how the hunt went, a couple of lessons I learned, and share a few recommendations for you to keep in mind if you want to go pronghorn hunting in the future. Show notes:  https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/2019coloradopronghorn My friend Fred Bohm helped me out on that hunt and his company Sage & Braker is sponsoring this podcast episode. Ch...

46: How To Glass For Mule Deer, Elk, And Pronghorn

October 07, 2019 06:00 - 13 minutes - 19.4 MB

With the start of hunting season, I thought it would be appropriate to talk about how to glass for game. Proper glassing techniques will help you on virtually any big game hunt, but this is an especially important skill on the pronghorn, mule deer, and coues deer hunts I’ll be on this year. I guarantee that on many hunts, there’s a lot of game out there you simply will not see, and therefore can’t hunt, if you don’t know how to glass. So, today I’m going to share a few tips and techniques yo...

45: Dylan Dowson On Using onX Hunt To Find A Spot To Hunt

October 03, 2019 06:00 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MB

Finding a spot to hunt can be really tough, but fortunately, there are some good products out there that can help you find a productive hunting spot on public land. With all that in mind, today we’re joined by Dylan Dowson from onX Hunt, who is going to give us an overview of onX Hunt, the improvements they’ve made to the product in recent years, and some good tips on how you can use onX Hunt to find a place to hunt and help you fulfill your hunting dreams. Show notes: https://thebiggamehu...

44: CVA Paramount: What You Need To Know

September 30, 2019 06:00 - 15 minutes - 21 MB

The CVA Paramount is one of the hottest new muzzleloaders on the market. Advertised as suitable for hunting situations in excess of 300 yards, the Paramount incorporates a bunch of interesting and unique new features that set it apart from other muzzleloaders. I'll be hunting with a CVA Paramount this fall and here's what I think about this new muzzleloader so far. Show notes:  https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/cvaparamount/  Related blog post: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/c...

43: Best Hog Hunting Guns

September 26, 2019 06:00 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MB

This is the last episode (for right now anyway) in my series on hunting feral hogs and we’re going to talk about what sort of guns are best suited for hog hunting. Glenn and I did talk about this a little bit in our interviews, but I wanted to cover it in more detail on my own today. So, we'll discuss the best guns for hunting hogs over bait, calling hogs, hunting hogs with hounds, still hunting hogs, and hunting hogs with thermal sights. Show notes:  https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podc...

42: Glenn Guess On How To Call Mature Boars

September 23, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 83 MB

We're back for another show about hunting hogs today and once again, I'm joined by Glenn Guess of Hog Zombies. Today, Glenn and I are going to talk about how to call in mature boars in particular. Glenn pretty much wrote the book on hog calling and over the years, he's actually pioneered some specific methods of targeting dominant boars in particular. Today, he’s going to give us an overview of how to call dominant boars: how he defines a mature boar, dominant boar behavior, how hunting ma...

41: Glenn Guess On How To Call Hogs

September 19, 2019 06:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

We're back for another episode about hunting hogs today and once again, I'm joined by Glenn Guess of Hog Zombies. Today, Glenn and I are going to talk about a lesser known way of hunting hogs: by calling them. Glenn pretty much wrote the book on hog calling and he’s going to give us an overview of how to call hogs: how to pick a spot to call, what sort of gear you’ll need, and a few other things you can do to increase your odds of success on a hog hunt. If you want to learn more about hog ...

40: Listen To This Expert To Take Your Hog Hunting Game To The Next Level

September 16, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/howtohunthogs/ Show Sponsor: Sign up for the Hunting Guns 101 course at HuntingGuns101.com/order and I’ll teach you how to choose the best firearm, sighting system, and ammunition for your specific needs so you can hunt with confidence knowing you're using the absolute best tool for the job.  What We Covered 1) Best way for a new hunter to learn how to hunt hogs 2 ) Overview of some of the most common hunting methods 3) What do...

40: Glenn Guess On How To Hunt Hogs

September 16, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

Glenn Guess of Hog Zombies joins me in this episode where we talk about some of the finer points how to hunt hogs. Specifically, he gives us a good overview of how to identify good feral hog habitat, how to identify hog sign, how to pick a spot to hunt, what sort of gear you’ll need to hunt hogs, and a few tactics that can be especially useful for hunting hogs. If you want to learn more about hog hunting, be sure to listen to this episode!  Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/pod...

40: Listen To What This Feral Hog Expert Has To Say And You’ll Take Your Hog Hunting Game To The Next Level

September 16, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/howtohunthogs/ Show Sponsor: Sign up for the Hunting Guns 101 course at HuntingGuns101.com/order and I’ll teach you how to choose the best firearm, sighting system, and ammunition for your specific needs so you can hunt with confidence knowing you're using the absolute best tool for the job.  What We Covered 1) Best way for a new hunter to learn how to hunt hogs 2 ) Overview of some of the most common hunting methods 3) What do...

39: Introduction to Hog Hunting

September 12, 2019 06:00 - 11 minutes - 16.5 MB

Today we’re going to do a general overview of feral hogs. We'll discuss what feral hogs look like, the difference between Russian Boar, feral swine, feral hogs, wild pigs, and Razorbacks, what habitats wild hogs prefer, what states have the best hog hunting opportunities, a few different methods of hunting feral hogs, and hog much a guided hog hunt costs. Ever wondered if you can eat the meat from wild hogs? I'll answer that question as well. Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/p...

38: 2019 New Mexico Pronghorn Hunt Recap

September 09, 2019 06:00 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MB

Today, I'm joined by my friend Tyler Ball in this episode as we recap his first venture into the hunting world: a 2019 New Mexico pronghorn hunt. Tyler is a brand new hunter and we'll talk about why he decided to start hunting in the first place, how he prepared for this hunt, how his New Mexico pronghorn hunt went, a couple of things we plan on doing differently in the future, and why you should consider an antelope hunt out west.  Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/201...

37: Jake Downs On Moose Hunting And Elk Hunting

September 05, 2019 06:00 - 33 minutes - 46 MB

Today we’ll be talking about two of the largest and most impressive species of North American big game: elk and moose. Fortunately, getting the chance to harvest both species is within reach of most hunters who want it badly enough. With that in mind, we have a guy here with us today that has been there and done that: Jake Downs. Heck, not only has he successfully taken both elk and moose, but he did so with traditional archery gear. He’s going to give us an overview of how he went about h...

36: 25-06 Remington vs 6.5 Creedmoor vs 270 Winchester

September 02, 2019 06:00 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MB

The .25-06 Remington, 6.5 Creedmoor, and .270 Winchester are all relatively flat shooting cartridges that are good choices for hunting a variety of big game. While each of the three cartridges offer certain benefits to hunters, there are a lot of misunderstandings regarding their capabilities and it's incredibly easy to get confused when trying to understand their true strengths and weaknesses. Here's what you need to know about these three cartridges when it comes to picking the right one...

35: Best 35 Remington Hunting Ammo Recommendations

August 29, 2019 06:00 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MB

Though it was originally introduced in the early 1900s, the .35 Remington remains a solid big game hunting cartridge under the right conditions. However, there aren't many choices for factory loaded .35 Remington ammo these days. Fortunately, the different varieties of factory loaded .35 Remington ammo currently available from Federal, Hornady, Remington, and Winchester are all designed for hunting big game. So, while there aren't many loads to choose from, you still have really good odds ...

34: The Underrated 35 Remington

August 26, 2019 06:00 - 13 minutes - 19.3 MB

Today we're going to discuss a pretty old cartridge that’s still quite capable under certain conditions: the 35 Remington. It’s still hanging around, but I’d say that it’s one of the most under-rated brush cartridges in North America today. Well, we're going to discuss why this is the case today. Please hit that “SUBSCRIBE” or “FOLLOW” button in your podcast app to receive future episodes automatically! Sponsor: Go to HuntingGuns101.com and Sign up for my free e-book on the best huntin...

33: Kevin Paulson On Mule Deer Hunting And Elk Hunting

August 22, 2019 06:00 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MB

Today we’ll be talking about two species of North American big game that fill the dreams of many hunters: mule deer and elk. Fortunately, we have Kevin Paulson from Hunting Life, who used to own an outfitting service offering guided mule deer and elk hunts, with us today. He’s going to give us an overview of elk and mule deer hunting, how you can make your dreams of hunting them a reality, and a few things you can do to increase your odds of success on elk and mule deer hunts. Show notes...

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