Big Game Hunting Podcast - Hunting Africa, North America, & More!

Since I first started hunting with a muzzleloader, I've tried out several a number of different muzzleloader sights and scopes and have gotten excellent results from several of them. Choosing the best sighting system for your muzzleloader really depends on what conditions you hunt in, what you're trying to accomplish, and what the regulations are where you're hunting. In this episode, I'm going sh...

I think most hunters will agree that choosing the right propellant and primer for your muzzleloader can be an overwhelming experience due to the sheer number of options available. I struggled with the same problem when I first got started hunting with a muzzleloader many years ago. Since then I've tried lots of different load combinations and I've also gained a lot of insight into the strengths an...

In this episode, I interviewed Brad Watts of Muzzle-Loaders.com and we discussed hunting with a muzzleloader in detail. We discussed the different types of muzzleloaders, the capabilities and limitations of modern muzzleloaders, the advantages of hunting with a muzzleloader, some specific muzzleloader equipment recommendations, and what states offer particularly good muzzleloader hunting opportuni...

The .308 Winchester is an excellent cartridge, but that hasn't stopped wildcatters from attempting to improve upon it over the years in various ways. The .243 Winchester and 7mm-08 Remington are the two most common examples of cartridges developed by necking down the .308 Winchester to shoot smaller diameter bullets. While each of the three cartridges offer certain benefits to hunters, it's still...

In this episode, I interviewed Fred Bohm. He's been bitten by the Coues Deer bug and routinely heads down to the Sonoran Desert each year in pursuit of these wily desert whitetails. He'll be covering where to head to go Coues Deer hunting, some of the best practices on how to hunt them, and why Coues Deer are such a darn addictive animal to pursue. Show notes:  https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/po...

What's the real deal with the 6.5 Creedmoor vs 308 Winchester? The .308 Win has been around for a long time and has great reputation as an effective hunting cartridge, but many are skeptical of the capabilities of the newer 6.5 Creedmoor for hunting. Unfortunately, there is a lot of marketing hype as well as a few genuine misunderstandings regarding the capabilities of the 6.5 Creedmoor that compl...

We were fortunate to interview Ryan Lisson of Zero to Hunt on this episode and he provided a bunch of great tips and tricks on how to find a place to hunt on public land, how to scout a new area without leaving home, and then what sort of things you should be looking for when scouting an area in person. Ryan is a veteran hunter and a wildlife biologist by profession, so he has a lot of experience...

Most hunters probably agree the .270 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield are both quite versatile and effective cartridges. While there is an overlap in their capabilities, the two cartridges are best suited to different tasks and represent two different ways of thinking. This is part of the reason why each cartridge has such a dedicated and loyal following and why the 270 vs 30-06 debate continues...

While many hunters know a little bit about shotgun gauges, I think that most people would likely agree the subject can be really confusing. That's perfectly understandable because the way shotgun gauges are classified is counterintuitive at first glance.  For that reason, I'm going to discuss the ins and outs of shotgun gauges in detail in this episode. I'll go over the history of shotshells, how...

Both the 7mm Rem Mag and the 300 Win Mag probably are among the first cartridges that spring to mind for hunters thinking about buying a new rifle for a serious hunt they think they'll need a real heavy hitter on. They're both excellent cartridges and are similar in many ways, but they're also different in a few key areas and each is best suited for particular situations. Here's a detailed breakdo...

The .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, and .300 Winchester Magnum are all outstanding big game hunting cartridges. Though they're similar in many ways, they're also different in a few key areas and each is best suited for particular situations. Here's a detailed breakdown of the history, strengths, and weaknesses of each cartridge as well as recommendations on which one you should be use for spe...

We interviewed Clay Newcomb of Bear Hunting Magazine on this episode and he provided a great overview of the awesome bear hunting opportunities available in North America. Even though they are one of the most widely distributed game species on the continent, black bears are still something of an enigma to most hunters. Fortunately, Clay did a great job removing some the mystery surrounding the sub...

Hi, I'm John McAdams, and I want to thank you for joining me on the very first episode of the Big Game Hunting Podcast. If you've always dreamed about going on some sort of hunting adventure, this podcast is the perfect resource for you to turn those dreams into reality. Twice a week we'll discuss everything from where you need to go to hunt various species, how to find an honest hunting outfitter...