Adventure One

In this episode, I discuss some principles of Everyday Carry and how a mysterious chemical called tritium can enhance the capabilities of everyday objects by making them more visible in the dark. Tritium is highly regulated, but is ultimately very safe and has a lot of great applications.

This one is way out in left field, but I know many in my audience are patriots and preppers, and generally concerned about what is happening to this country and what is happening to our money. I may do more topics like this, or I may never cover it again, all depending on response. Eight months ago, there was a national coin shortage. We have nearly all forgotten about it. Why did it happen? will...

In this episode, Pliny recaps a recent hog hunt and then talks through the anti-gun executive actions just announced by the White House. These actions will not improve public safety, and will not reduce crime. To gun owners, some of these are completely meaningless, and some are extremely worrisome, likely another step in restricting law-abiding and safe gun owners in the United States of America.

I quit my job in the hunting industry. Before starting my new gig, I took a few days to go enjoy the outdoors on my Southwest Texas hunting lease. I looked for turkeys, had a great hike, shot my rifles out to 600 yards, killed a boar with my bow, weathered a hail storm and cooked some good camp food. This was a great reminder of what it is all about.

Pliny and Daniel travel out to the rocky Trans-Pecos region of West Texas for the last weekend of Texas general deer season. This is a new spot that neither has visited before, with a tiny bit of e-scouting, the guys hope to knock down some deer in this last hurrah at the end of the season.

Kyle and Pliny discuss recent cooking and hunting, with some gun season success and some optimism for the remainder of the season.

In this episode Pliny discusses his muzzleloader setup for hunting whitetail deer. This includes the "origin story" or the reason why someone would choose to hunt with a muzzleloader in 2020 when modern rifles are much easier, and typically more accurate. Pliny tells the story of a small buck he killed with a muzzleloader, which was special since it was his first deer harvested on public land. Str...

Pliny, Kyle, and Daniel push through the struggle on the last day of the Laguna Atascosa Adventure. In the morning, they team up and go all-in on a spot that held Nilgai antelope the night before. Later that day, they scout a completely different area, and one of the guys gets an "up close and personal" shot at a wild hog, right at last light. This is the last episode of the LAWNR hunt series. If...

Pliny, Kyle, and Daniel continue their drawn public land hunt in the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge. After some time hunting, and some missed shots, the frustration level grows. All three guys double down and hunt hard. Pliny does an all day sit, Kyle tries a new area, and Daniel mixes it up, misses a buck in the morning, but kits success in the afternoon! This is the third episode in a...

Pliny, Kyle, and Daniel begin their drawn public land hunt in the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge. They bike several miles into the refuge; all three guys see game and someone and gets to fling some arrows This is the second episode in a multi-day series, recording the day's events each night in camp. Make sure to go back and listen to Day 1 (episode 52) and to tune in for the rest of the...

Pliny, Kyle, and Daniel begin their drawn public land hunt in the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge. They set up camp on the Arroyo Colorado and used bicycles to scout for whitetail deer, feral hogs, and Nilgai antelope. This is the first episode in a multi-day series, recording the day's events each night in camp. Make sure to tune in for the rest of the hunt!

In this episode of Adventure Talk Live, Pliny is joined by Skyler Watkins of Blackwater Guide Service. Pliny and Skyler talk about all things "Texas Hunting" including some behind the scenes perspectives from an outfitter. They cover high fences, exotics, hog hunts, tipping guides, inspiring new hunters, and all kinds of things related to hunting big came in the state of Texas.

Pliny and Kyle catch up over drinks and some pan-fried deer heart. They talk about hunting and shooting in general, and Kyle tells the story of his first archery buck, and the second buck kill that happened only one day later!

Daniel and Pliny are in the field on a West Texas bow hunt, hoping to stick a deer with an arrow. Recorded in front of a campfire with a cold beer in hand and some wild boar bratwurst on a grill made from steel fence wire, this is as real as it gets. Pliny and Daniel talk about struggles, strategies, and Daniel's first bow kill - a fat Texas hog!

Nate tells the story of his most recent archery bow hunt in middle Tennessee. Unfortunately, the audio on my end was a bit crackly, (probably something from the live stream). Hopefully, you can enjoy Nate's story and forgiven my crackly mic. Always great to catch up with a could buddy to hear about a hunting story.

Well, folks, I got the monkey off my back and got my first whitetail down for the 2020 season. I know you probably shouldn't start the story with a spoiler like that, but I am excited that I got one down, and honestly, that is probably why y'all want to listen to this episode. In this one, I describe each sit of my opening weekend hunt. There were some frustrations, and some mistakes that I learne...

Welcome to another episode of "Big Game Basics" where I discuss specific elements of big game hunting. The first BGB episode was about the moon; this episode "the wind" is critically important to the way big game hunters move and hunt. For as long as men have been hunting, understanding, and working with the wind has been a critical part of the potential for success. If you have a hunting buddy wh...

The Big Game Basics series is focused on short topical conversations relating to particular aspects of hunting deer and other large game animals. In each episode, I pick up a new topic that is often talked about in the hunting community and attempt to boil it down to a lesson that you can actually use. This series is great for new hunters, as well as experienced hunters just wanting to brush up on...

A quick recap of Pliny's Montana elk hunt and some valuable lessons learned about gear and making the shot count. Unfortunately, I did not kill a bull and come home with loaded coolers. I was extremely close, and one little step that I forgot was the difference between elk steaks and tag soup.

Kyle and Pliny meet up to to enjoy some deer steaks and discuss how their hunting goals went last year: what we completed, what we failed to complete, and lots of short funny stories along the way. We set out goals for the upcoming 20-21 season. We were a bit ambitious, but it will help us stay motivated and stay on course throughout the year. Enjoy!

In this episode, Pliny and Nate hang out and go public with what they have been discussing behind the scenes for weeks—getting Nate into bowhunting. Nate discusses why we wanted to get into bowhunting, his bow set-up and his experience getting started. If you are getting into archery or bowhunting, or considering it in the future, give this a listen to hear about Nate's intro into this exciting sp...

Unfortunately, a lot of southern hunters proudly serve their friends and families deer meet that is tough, chewy, bitter, or even bloody and metallic tasting. It is not appreciated, and can turn people away from venison and deer hunting. Take proper care of your meat to ensure that it is delicious and tender. There are obvious many different methods, and some work better in different areas, and on...

Pliny and Kyle talk about a recent trip to do some work on a property prior to deer season, including setting up stands, feeders, and cameras. On this trip we also hammock camped, shot a steel barrel with a broadhead, caught some bass, broke a crossbow, and had a lot of fun!

Daniel and Pliny get together for some cold beer and pork tacos and tell stories from the recent hog hunt in central Texas. Shooting pigs is always fun, especially in the off-season when you have new gear to test out, new buddies to take hunting, and want some extra meat.

Daniel and I get together over a few beers to tell the stories of our weekend hunting adventure. We did some long range precision shooting, put down a hog, and got Daniel his first beautiful Axis buck. Trips like this are jam packed full of adventure and it is always fun to make memories and tell the stories.