Petersen's Hunting Adventures
52 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsJoin co-hosts David Draper and Joe Ferronato, along with a rotating cast of the most experienced, successful hunters from around the world, as they relive their most memorable hunts, hardships and adventures in a fun no-holds-barred forum. Just like all our channels, the podcast will entertain and educate with cutting-edge tips and techniques and hard-won knowledge from our experienced staff who have been around the globe in search of hunting adventure. You’ll also get a close look at the latest and greatest gear, and hear from the industry leaders on what’s new in the world of hunting.
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Episodes
Episode 52: Rafe Nielsen and Shawn Skipper
October 13, 2023 20:19 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Shawn Skipper of Leupold and Rafe Nielsen of Browning. The three recount their amazing hunt for Arctic grizzly bears. Just three friends talking about an epic hunting experience and the journey to finding success.
Episode 51: Rafe Nielsen and Shawn Skipper
September 22, 2023 19:10 - 36 minutes - 33 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Rafe Nielsen and Shawn Skipper from Browning and Leupold. This podcast is three friends joking around the night before they embark on an epic hunt for grizzly bears in remote Alaska. They talk about gear, packing, excitement, anticipation and just have a good ol' time.
Episode 50: Dave Matheny
September 15, 2023 16:20 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Dave Matheny, founder and CEO of Silencer Shop. The two discuss what spurred Dave to start the company, his passions for hunting and shooting, why suppressors are beneficial to the hunter, how easy it actually is to own a silencer and much more.
Episode 49: Vici Peters
September 09, 2023 18:56 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Gold Ring Product Line Manager Vici Peters from Leupold. They go in depth on riflescopes, glass and function in the field. If you were wondering what goes into a scope and how the design and manufacturing helps field performance, you won't want to miss this one.
Episode 48: Jim Shockey
September 01, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Jim Shockey. Jim has dedicated his life to hunting and understanding the pursuit around the world. The two talk about conservation, the war on wildlife, talking with anti-hunters, traveling, different hunting cultures around the world and much more. You won't want to miss this one.
Episode 47: Rob Gearing
August 25, 2023 19:18 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Found and CEO Rob Gearing from Spartan Precision Equipment. Rob is a wealth of knowledge and a dedicated hunter. The two talk about Rob's background, hunting in England and the differences between our two countries, backcountry adventures, mountain equipment, and much more.
Episode 46: David Draper and Dale Evans
August 11, 2023 22:58 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBThis week, the Petersen's HUNTING team talks about upcoming adventures, gear for the pursuit and whole lot more. This show covers all the fun hunts we have coming up this fall, what content you can expect to see from us and what new gear for 2023 we are excited to put to the test in the field.
Episode 45: Nic De Castro
July 21, 2023 19:36 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Nic De Castro, founder of Land Trust. For those of you who don't know, Land Trust is basically the Airbnb for the outdoorsman. They talk about hunting, fishing and the outdoors, how land access is the greatest tool for keeping hunters in the field and how the company works with landowners to open up their properties for a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities.
Episode 44: Chris Powell
July 07, 2023 21:48 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Chris Powell from Houndsman XP. The take a deep dive into running hounds, training, conservation and predator control. They talk about protecting the heritage of the sport, adventures with hounds and much more.
Episode 43: Josh Walker
May 26, 2023 16:22 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Josh Walker. Josh is a retired NFL football player, an avid hunter and a wealth of great stories. The two discuss Josh's football career, what got him into hunting and how he is now retired and spending as much time in the field as he can. If you like football, crazy success stories and hunting adventures, you won't want to miss this one.
Episode 42: Del Barber
May 13, 2023 13:02 - 1 hour - 70 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Del Barber. Del is a Canadian musician who, when not on tour with his band or writing new songs, takes up farming and is an avid hunter. He spends as much time as he can in the outdoors which, in turn, inspires his music. The two talk hunting adventures, conservation, educating people on hunting and much more.
Episode 41: Grace Sturdivant
May 04, 2023 15:29 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Digital Editor Dale Evans and Doctor of Audiology Grace Sturdivant. Grace is the owner and founder of OtoPro Technologies and the three discuss everything about ear protection in the field. It is important to protect your hearing, and Grace gives the best tips to protect your ears for years to come.
Episode 40: Shawn Skipper
April 28, 2023 22:26 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Shawn Skipper from Leupold. The two talk about optics, hunting trips, red dots for hunting turkeys, Alaska adventures and much more. Also, hear about our 50th Anniversary giveaway.
Episode 39: Josh Smith
April 08, 2023 01:09 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Josh Smith from Montana Knife Company. The two discuss heritage, hunting knives, what it takes to become a bladesmith, the idea for the booming company, the drive and dedication it takes to start a business and much more. You won't want to miss this one.
Episode 38: Isaac Smith and Ben Eipert
March 24, 2023 00:16 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Isaac Smith and Ben Eipert, who are the brains behind Method Archery. The three discuss arrows, building a solid setup, the science about archery and clean kills, FOC, their arrow algorithm and much more.
Episode 37: Jace Bauserman
March 16, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Jace Bauserman. Jace is a contributor to the magazine and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to hunting the West, especially with a bow, and he's an ultramarathon runner. The two talk about Jace's hunting history, archery setups and techniques, different releases, epic bowhunts, staying in shape and much more.
Episode 36: David Draper
March 09, 2023 21:51 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by David Draper to discuss turkeys. David just returned form Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula chasing the elusive and unique oscellated turkey. The two talk about turkeys, the addiction that comes with turkey hunting, international adventure, food, cooking and the history of a rich culture and a rare bird in Central America.
Episode 35: Brian Lynn
February 23, 2023 21:34 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato sits down with Brian Lynn from the Sportmen's Alliance. The two talk about myriad of issues facing hunters and anglers across the country. Anti-hunting groups are attacking our way of life and the Sportmen's Alliance is at the forefront of the battle against them. The two discuss game commissions, lawsuits, endangered species, hunts ending and much more.
Episode 34: Brad Brooks
February 09, 2023 00:25 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Argali Co-Founder and CEO Brad Brooks. Brad is a hardcore backcountry hunter who makes purpose-built gear for likeminded people.The two talk about Brad's background as a hunter, what spurred him to start the company, how he has adapted the gear to fit a certain need, their favorite hunts and much more.
Episode 33: Joseph von Benedikt
January 25, 2023 17:55 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Joseph von Benedikt. Joseph, who is a long contributor to Petersen's Hunting, shares his knowledge on backcountry hunting, long-range shooting and much more. The two talk about adventure, skills, preparedness and how to make the most out of your next Western hunt. You won't want to miss this one.
Episode 32: Seth Swerczek
January 13, 2023 04:33 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Seth Swerczek of Hornady. Seth is the marketing and communications manger for the company but spent a long time behind the scenes developing some of Hornady's best-selling products. The two take a deep dive into ballistics, cartridge development, long-range shooting and hunting, traveling to hunt, DIY adventures and much more. You won't want to miss this one.
Episode 31: Scott Bakken
January 04, 2023 16:20 - 1 hour - 104 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by CEO and cofounder of Dialed Archery, Scott Bakken. The two talk about archery hunting, the need for competition in the industry, adventures and the grit it takes to build a quality product and launch a business in an overly saturated market. Scott and his team build products based on the needs of hunters in the field because they are hardcore hunters and have designed products to improve the hunting experience.
Episode 30: Josh Kirchner
December 22, 2022 21:51 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Josh Kirchner, or as many may know him Dialed in Hunter. Josh is a successful outdoor writer and has published a do-all book about backpack hunting. The two talk about backcountry adventures, gear, archery equipment, knowing your limits and much more. You won't want to miss this one.
Episode 29: Tony Vandemore
November 23, 2022 21:58 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Tony Vandemore of Habitat Flats. Tony is a dedicated waterfowler and works hard to conserve and improve habitat for the birds he loves to hunt. They talk about conservation practices, hunting and what it takes to find success in the blind.
Episode 28: Colton Heward
November 11, 2022 05:23 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Colton Heward. Colton is a frequent contributor to the magazine and is an expert on all things mule deer. The two talk about all-season strategies for big bucks, Colton's impressive season and a whole lot of adventure. You won't want to miss this.
Episode 27: Sam Soholt
October 08, 2022 03:58 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined once again by Sam Soholt. They discuss Sam's Stamp it Forward conservation project and how the Duck Stamp is one of the greatest conservation tools for all wildlife, waterfowl hunting, whitetail hunting, public lands, stories of adventure and upcoming plans for the fall. You won't want to miss it.
Episode 26: Kali Parmley and Tess Rousey
September 21, 2022 18:06 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by contributor Tess Rousey and Kali Parmely, editor in chief of Backcountry Hunter magazine. The three talk about Kuiu's new line of apparel for women, their experiences with it and Alaska hunting adventures. If you want to hear some great hunting stories and learn about gear that will work for you, you don't want to miss this episode.
Episode 25: Adam Weatherby, Kevin Steele and David Draper
September 07, 2022 15:47 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBJoe Ferronato is joined by Adam Weatherby, Kevin Steele and David Draper to talk about the documentary "Saving America's Monarchs." The four go into detail about what it took to make the documentary and the successes of hunter-driven conservation efforts that essentially saved the North American elk populations.
Episode 24: Remi Warren
August 26, 2022 23:30 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Remi Warren. Remi Warren is a very accomplished hunter and thrives in the West. The two dive deep into preparation for this upcoming season. They talk elk, mule deer, antelope and more. You won't want to miss this one!
Episode 23: Brian Lynn
August 12, 2022 18:59 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Brian Lynn from Sportsmen's Alliance. The two talk about hunting, fishing and adventure and how our lifestyle is under attack from anti-hunting organizations. They talk about how conservation organizations are at the forefront of the battle to save hunting and how the Sportsmen's Alliance is in the trenches filing lawsuits and fighting back to protect our rights. If you care about our hunting heritage and seek to protect it, and the health of wild popula...
Episode 22: Shannon Waters and Dale Evans
July 13, 2022 17:26 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Shannon Waters of Gastro Gnome Meals and Dale Evans. The three enjoy some mountain lion boa buns and talk about what it takes to make superb backcountry meals. They also go over Shannon's origin story and how she dove head first into the world of hunting. They talk everything from Oregon Coast blacktails to Montana black bears, you won't want to miss this.
Episode 21: Dale Evans and David Draper
June 24, 2022 22:15 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Editor in Chief David Draper and the newest member of the team, Digital Editor Dale Evans. The three talk about Dale's background in hunting and media, hunting adventures, content to come, and much more. You won't want to miss this.
Episode 20: Shawn Skipper and Adam Heggenstaller
June 14, 2022 20:53 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Shawn Skipper and Adam Heggenstaller. The three were hunting bears in Idaho with Table Mountain Outfitters and Sportmen's Alliance. They go over the adventure, close calls, up-close encounters, running hounds, sitting on bait and much more. You won't want to miss it.
Episode 19: Sam Soholt
May 28, 2022 00:38 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Sam Soholt. Sam is known for his conservation projects like Stamp it Forward, fueled by his company Public Land Tees. The two talk turkeys, hunting tactics, social media, conservation, public lands, hunting adventures, and much more. Don't miss it!
Episode 18: Dustin Diefenderfer
May 20, 2022 04:03 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Dustin Diefenderfer of MTNTOUGH Fitness. Dustin founded MTNTOUGH because he understood the need to be both physically and mentally tough enough to take on the demanding adventures that we chase. They talk about entrepreneurship, hunting, MTNTOUGH programming, and hunting adventures.
Episode 17: Jack Carr
April 27, 2022 18:07 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Retired Navy SEAL Jack Carr. These two talk hunting, adventure, writing books, making TV shows, and escaping a fast-paced digital world. Carr tells stories of adventurous hunts from around the world, some of the same trips that inspired writings in his best-selling novels.
Episode 16: Mike Tussey and John Bailey
April 13, 2022 21:54 - 50 minutes - 46 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Mike Tussey of Osceola Outdoors and John Bailey from Eotech. The trio just spent a week pursuing Osceola turkeys and big alligators in South Central Florida. They talk turkey hunting, shotguns, ammunition, red dot sights, rifle optics for gator hunting, and much more. You won't want to miss this adventure.
Episode 15: Brendan Burns
March 30, 2022 14:40 - 1 hour - 66 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Brendan Burns of Kuiu. The two discuss sheep hunting, conservation, Kuiu's Conservation Direct, sheep transplants, and more. Brendan has is a very accomplished hunter and is an authority on sheep and conservation. You won't want to miss this one.
Episode 14: Off Season Blues with David Draper
March 18, 2022 04:08 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBThis week Joe Ferronato and David Draper talk about the "Off Season," traveling internationally, training dogs, and spring hunts. Even though this time of year isn't considered prime hunting, there are plenty of opportunities to seek adventure around the globe. Go find your adventure.
Episode 13: Steve Opat
March 02, 2022 22:35 - 1 hour - 100 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Steve Opat. He is an Alaskan resident, adventurer, wonderer, and a true renaissance man. They discuss gear for your Alaskan adventure, moving from the midwest to the final frontier, learning the ground you hunt, understanding how to interact in the woods without alerting surrounding game, and much more. This is one you won't want to miss.
Episode 12: Nick Jones
February 16, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Staff Sergeant Nick Jones. He is a retired Marine Core Raider that was recently awarded the Navy Cross. They talk about Nick's amazing background and his introduction to hunting. They talk about adventure, learning, the journey of healing, and how hunting is a passionate pursuit that can heal both mind and body.
Episode 11: David Draper
February 02, 2022 17:34 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBJoe Ferronato is joined by Editor in Chief David Draper. The duo discusses, predator hunting and the stigmas it carries. They also talk about anti-hunting legislation, spring hunting adventures, and international travel.
Episode 10: Brice Suhay and Scott Sladek
January 19, 2022 17:32 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Brice Suhay and Scott Sladek to talk about the pursuit of mountain lions with hounds. These three talk about the ethics behind hound hunting, the difficulty of the pursuit, and the achievement of a three-year grind for Joe to get his tom.
Episode 9: John Draper and JJ Reich
January 05, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is hanging out in Kansas hunting whitetail deer. He is joined by John Draper from American Hunter and JJ Reich from Federal Ammunition. They talk about the hunt, ammunition shortages, and good hunting-camp camaraderie.
Episode 8: Colton Heward
December 22, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Petersen's Hunting Magazine Contributor, Colton Heward. These two go over everything from rifle hunting elk in Colorado's third season, to bowhunting high-country mule deer. They thrive on adventure and won't stop pursuing it.
Episode 7: Brice Suhay
December 08, 2021 19:01 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBJoe Ferronato is joined by his good friend Brice Suhay to tell hunting stories. Brice was lucky enough to draw a mountain goat tag in Montana this season and the hunt was a great adventure. These two talk about, high mountains, trekking countless miles, scaling cliffs, and finding a billy with worth shooting. They also talk about hunting, camaraderie, tag draws, and much more.
Episode 6: Christian Schauf
November 24, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBJoe Ferronato is joined by the Founder and CEO of Uncharted Supply Co. Christian Schauf. These two talk everything elk hunting, along with the discussions of the latest survival and preparedness gear from Uncharted.
Episode 5: Midseason Recap
November 10, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBDavid Draper and Joe Ferronato go over their previous hunts and where the rest of fall is going to take them. They discuss successes, failures, and learning experiences. If you like cool hunting stories and want to learn how NOT to make the mistakes they have, you won't want to miss this episode.
Episode 4: Andy "The Flip Flop Guy" Moeckel
October 27, 2021 14:11 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBThis week, David Draper and Joe Ferronato sit down with Andy Moeckel to find out who the man is behind the Flip Flop. They discuss life, Andy's crazy adventures, international hunting, death threats, and some damn good cooking.
Episode 3: Steinbeck Vineyards with RnA Outdoors
October 13, 2021 04:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBThis week, we jump back to the middle of August while Joe Ferronato and Kevin Steele were hunting blacktail on the Central Coast of California. They sat down with Lucas Paugh of RnA Outdoors, Jason Morton of CZ-USA, and Ryan Newkirk who manages the vineyard, yes vineyard, they were hunting. They discuss the hunt, cycling the bolt, conservation, herd management, and much more.