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

Regardless of what some people would have you believe, the AR-15 platform can be an outstanding choice for hunting all manner of game. In this episode of The Big Game Hunting Podcast, I give an overview of some of the most popular cartridges used in the AR-15 along with the pros and cons of using each one for hunting various species of game. Specifically, I cover the .223 Remington, 5.56 NATO, .22...

Kendall Jones joined me on this episode of the Big Game Hunting Podcast and we talked about how she has overcome adversity in recent years. While she's most famous as the Texas Tech cheerleader targeted by anti-hunters due an African safari back in 2014, she also suffered through some other very painful times in recent years that aren't nearly as well known. There's plenty of adversity to go aroun...

Mark Huelsing from Exo Mountain Gear joined me again on this episode of the Big Game Hunting Podcast and we had a great discussion on how to choose the right backpack for your hunting needs. We talked about how to evaluate your backpack needs as a hunter, the capabilities a good pack offers, the right way to pack your backpack when hauling a heavy load, and specific recommendations on which Exo Mo...

Today, Phil Massaro is back on the show. In this episode of the Big Game Hunting Podcast, we had a great discussion on hunting plains game. We talked about some of the ins and outs of hunting plains game: proper shot placement, choosing the right, bullet and cartridge, and some other things you should keep in mind when preparing for a hunt for in Africa. Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.c...

Ep 226: Dan Roland On Musk Ox Hunting  – Podcast referenced in episode Ep 92: Dan Roland On Dall Sheep Hunting In Alaska And Canada  – Podcast referenced in episode Spring is here and that means bear seasons all over the country will be opening soon. If you're not one of the lucky hunters who with a spring bear hunt on your calendar, talking about going bear hunting might be the next best thing. T...

Long haul international flights are not cheap in the best of times and they can really have a wide variation in prices. Fortunately, I've discovered a couple of strategies to save some serious money on airline tickets. Listen to today's episode to learn some great tips on how to save money when booking big international trips to Africa, South America, New Zealand, Europe, etc.  Show notes: https:/...

Are you dreaming of going moose hunting, but aren't sure how you'll afford a hunt in Alaska or the Yukon? Luckily, there are some places in Canada that also offer some really awesome moose hunts that cost a fraction of what you'll pay for a moose hunt in Alaska. Cable Smith from the Lone Star Outdoor Show is back today to share the story of his moose hunt in last year and why those hunts are a gre...

Former special operations sniper team leader Ryan Cleckner of GunUniversity.com  joins us on this episode of the Big Game hunting Podcast to discuss some things you can do to improve your shooting abilities when it actually matters while hunting. Pay attention to this discussion because Ryan drops some serious knowledge that can really help you take your shooting game to the next level. Show notes...

We're joined by Slade Johnston on this episode of the Big Game Hunting Podcast. He's the founder of Trips 4 Trade, which is a company that can help you facilitate a trade with another hunter somewhere else in the world where you guys exchange hunts. Today, he's going to explain how that service works and how you can find your dream hunt using them.  Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/po...

Cable Smith from the Lone Star Outdoor Show joined me on this episode of The Big Game Hunting Podcast. He went on a nilgai hunt in south Texas last year and is going to tell us all about this little known species and the cool nilgai hunting opportunities that are available in the great state of Texas! Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/ cablesmithnilgai Show sponsor: Big Game Hu...

Trail Kreitzer from goHunt joins us again on the Big Game Hunting Podcast today and we're going to go into detail about the last group of western big game application options. Specifically, talk about the Colorado, Nevada, and Idaho draws for all species, the Wyoming deer/antelope draw, and the Arizona deer draw. We'll briefly cover the overall prospects for each draw in order to give you an idea...

Today, we have a special guest on the show: Mark Huelsing. Mark is from Missouri and decided to try his hand on a self-guided archery elk hunt in Colorado few years ago. It took a lot of effort, but he was eventually successful in harvesting a 5x5 bull elk and documented his hunts on his blog: Sole Adventure . He was kind enough to come on the Big Game Hunting Podcast and share the stories of thos...

Few people realize the full extent of the hunting opportunities available in New Zealand and the country is often overshadowed by Africa as far as hunting goes. In this episode of The Big Game Hunting Podcast, we're going to talk about some of the different species you can hunt in New Zealand as well as where to go in the country for the best hunting. Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/...

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 min...

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: ht...

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 / Sho...

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...

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 spons...

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/...

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: h...

The classic image of a hunter from the mid-20 th  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/ wearcamouflagewhile...

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....

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:/...

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  

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 B...