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

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What's are the best Africa hunting bullets? We're joined by Dr. Kevin Robertson in this episode and he's going to share his thoughts on some of the best bullets for hunting in Africa for plains game, lion, leopard, and cape buffalo. Africa is a very large and diverse continent with a wide variety of game to match. However, Kevin has lots of real world experience afield in Africa and he literally w...

While we've talked in pretty general terms about bullets and ammunition in these past few episodes, today we're going to dive into more detail on the subject. Specifically, we're joined by Joseph von Benedikt in this episode and he's going to share his thoughts on some of the best bullets for hunting elk. As you'll learn here shortly, it's a pretty big jump moving up from deer and pronghorn to elk...

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Best Scopes For Deer Hunting  – Article referenced in podcast Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/ picktherighthuntingscope / Show sponsor: Get some high quality, reasonably priced ammo at Lucky Gunner . That link, plus the links below, is an affiliate link. This means I will earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you make a purchase. This helps support the blog and...

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Ep 226: Dan Roland On Musk Ox Hunting  – Podcast referenced in episode Ep 84: Dan Roland On Brown Bear Hunting In Alaska  – Podcast referenced in episode Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/ danrolanddallsheep / 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) Brief overview of Dan's sheep hunts...

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Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/howbulletskill/ 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) Ways rifle bullets kill big game animals. 2) The vital factors necessary for a bullet to kill an animal: accuracy, penetration, and expansion. 3) Detailed discussion on the interplay between thos...

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/...