KIFARUCAST

Phil Mendoza, owner at No Limits Archery, and creator of the Alpha Bowhunting Challenge, re-joins the podcast and recounts harrowing weather conditions with Aron and Frank while sheep hunting.  Apologies to the fine folks in Australia and New Zealand...just wait for it.   About Phil Mendoza: Hunting and family have always gone hand in hand since I was first able to join my dad and uncles on their...

Phil Mendoza, owner at No Limits Archery, and creator of the Alpha Bowhunting Challenge, joins the podcast and discusses his teaching philosophy with Aron and Frank.  This one is all about compound bows.   About Phil Mendoza: Hunting and family have always gone hand in hand since I was first able to join my dad and uncles on their annual big game hunts. I have been fortunate enough to create a bus...

Aron talks about his return to traditional archery, getting aggressive with his middle finger, upcoming hunts, new gear from Kifaru, and upcoming gear reviews.

In this episode Aron and South discuss the gear they use and the real world experiences they have had with gear failing, from shelters to boots to sleep systems, all is covered in detail. ----more----   South Cox’s interest in archery started at the age of five when he found an old wood recurve under a neighbor’s house. Despite having no mentor and growing up in a vegetarian family during his youn...

South Cox’s interest in archery started at the age of five when he found an old wood recurve under a neighbor’s house. Despite having no mentor and growing up in a vegetarian family during his younger years, the instincts of the hunter ran deep. At 16, he shot his first deer with a bow—cementing a lifetime commitment to the sport. ----more---- In 2007, with 20 years of professional woodworking exp...

Tom Clum, owner of Rocky Mountain Specialty Gear joins Aron and Frank on the podcast  Tom was essential in Aron's transition from Compound bow to traditional bow.  In this episode Tom and Aron provide a wealth of knowledge for those looking to get into traditional bow hunting.  You can truly get a sense of Tom's passion for traditional bows, and his willingness to share his knowledge and wisdom wi...

Floorless Shelters Q&A   Talk about setting up on snow, and dealing with mud in the shelter 00:01:28 - 00:15:30 How do you run your guy outs so you can periodically tighten them to re tighten the shelter: 00:15:30 - 00:18:05 Does a floorless shelter make sense in a desert environment: 00:18:07 - 00:20:30 ----more---- Setup for beginners...tips and tricks to avoid: 00:20:30 - 00:22:31 Would you use...

Not Sure We Should Talk About This Food, clothing, camp stoves and more, Frank and Aron cover a broad spectrum of gear that worked best for them in 2017.  Frank drops info on new gear coming out in 2018 from Kifaru, and Aron covers upcoming gear from other outdoor companies.  Sadly, Even though Frank and Aron live in the same house, Aron admits he kept Humble Foods to himself while Frank suffered...

Photo Series Part 3 There is no easy button in photography.  The learning curve is steep, but the rewards last a lifetime.  Aron covers what he has learned when first starting out in photography, from the fundamentals, to learning his own style.  Be sure to leave comments and questions for Aron, and look for podcasts with other professional photographers in the future.

Photo Series 2.5 Aron pauses the photo series to answer some listener questions regarding Photo Series 2.  Aron goes into further detail on camera settings for low light situations, water photography, and snow.

Photo Series Part 2 Aron gives you a red neck photo lesson regarding Shutter Speed, Aperture Priority, and ISO.  Aron also gives some hypothetical situations on how to set up your camera for certain shots in the field from low light to "perfect" light.

Photo Series Part 1 Aron covers his extensive photography background in this episode, and gives advice for those looking to get into photography.  Aron covers the cameras he has used in the past (its a lot) and why he moved into his current camera setup.  This is a three part series, in part one, Aron covers high end, and budget conscious camera gear, what to look for when starting out in photogra...

Kifaru: Present, Past, and Future Aron discusses the decisions made over the years regarding what products to build, why some products are discontinued, and current market demands.  Also discussed are the exciting products coming in the near future, along with the overall long term goals of Kifaru.

Alabama Whitetail   Aron and Frank recap their hunting experience in Alabama.  Frank discusses his first experience hunting from a tree stand, and hunting Whitetails in general.  They both discuss how their gear performed in the cold weather and what changes they would make to prepare for the next hunt in Alabama. 

Q&A #3 What state would you recommend for a first Elk Hunt? 00:00:52 - 00:01:30 What bipod are you using Frank? 00:01:30 - 00:02:26 How do you call in a Bull Elk inside 75yds 00:02:26 - 00:04:55 What type of Archery Elk hunting is more productive in Colorado? 00:04:56 - 00:06:56 What camera does Aron use. What would you recommend for a beginner outdoor photographer? 00:06:57 - 00:08:45 Do you like...

Bear Ban On this episode Frank and Aron talk about the total Bear ban in BC, and the repercussions the ban will have on the hunting community, revenue lost for wildlife management, and the overall health of animal populations in general.

Gritty Bowmen Invades Kifarucast Aron, Brian Call, and sometimes Frank, talk for days on this episode.  Brian and Aron review their hunts this season from Texas to BC, and also talk about workouts and nutrition in the off season, along with new gear being released in the new year.  Aron and Frank gush about Amy, who spoils them with culinary delights, and Aron politely educates his community regar...

1.21 Gigawatts! Aron talks about his supplement usage over the years...he's tried it all, whether legal or a bit less than legal.  Aron provides info on the most beneficial supplements to take for overall health, and delves into not so kid friendly stories about what happens when you abuse supplements. Supplements covered: protein intake creatine probiotics fish oil Vitamin C pre workout thermogen...

@t_s_.d Love them or hate them Tanner Coulter and Kyle Brockman run a humorous Instagram page holding hunters accountable.  They talk with Aron and Frank about keeping respect for the animals above the social media game. Follow them down the rabbit hole: @T_S_.D

White Tail Deer Hunting with Rod White Rod White joins the podcast, an Olympic Archery Gold Medalist and Professional Bowhunter.  Rod shares his knowledge to help you become a better Archer, Bowhunter. Rod has made nearly his entire living from shooting professionally around the world and guiding North American game from Western backcountry elk hunts to whitetail deer and bear in the Midwest. His...

Cougar Hunting with Frank Peralta   Frank hunts Cougars...I mean predators, with Dan Whittington, in this episode.  Frank and Dan review calls and strategies for predator hunting success.

Back Country Water Purification Aron covers the topic of back country water purification using filters, tabs, straws, and Steripens.  The pros and cons of each are covered, and why he uses what he does after extensive field testing.

Bow Tuning and Broad Head Selection Aron discusses the primary methods to properly tune your bow, then goes into detail on how to fine tune and sight in on the range.   Primary tuning tips: Make sure your bow is the correct draw length buy Arrows that fit the bow (proper spine depending on point weight ) Spin every broadhead to make sure they spin true Make sure the second and third axis on your s...

Suunto Review Aron reviews the Suunto Traverse Alpha and the Suunto Core   Traverse Alpha "Suunto Traverse Alpha combines strong build quality with a full set of outdoor features. It is your guide in the wild, keeping you on track with GPS/GLONASS navigation. Specific fishing and hunting features provide useful tools for your activity, including moon phase calendar, shot detection, sunrise alert,...

Spam Strikes Again Isaac Aleman, Sales Coordinator with Easton Technical Products, joins the podcast today and discusses, F.O.C, arrows, and broad heads.  Also, Frank and Isaac talk about hunting the Wasatch Range, how Spam was more important than the hunt, and how social media has created armchair experts.