KIFARUCAST

Buy Once Cry Once Aron and Frank talk about tripods and heads for glassing and photography.  The elusive perfect combo is still out of reach.

"The Best" Frank rejoins Aron after a successful hunt in the Wasatch Range.  On this episode Frank and Aron discuss folks opinions about the best gear and how it might not be the best for you.

Meal prep Aron talks about what works for him in regards to back country meal prep.  From store bought food to dehydrated food, Aron covers caloric intake, healthy fats, and keeping regular.  Nope, no spam this episode, Frank is in the field.

Buying gear on a budget Aron quickly covers how to find gear when you're on a budget. Gear covered this episode: clothing, bows, boots, headlamps, stoves, sleeping bags, shelters, sleeping pads, optics, packs

Jon Pynch Precision rifle shooter Jon Pynch talks rifles and the dedication it takes to fine tune competition rifles. Also discussed are, scopes, bullets, Hunting attitude, and Aron's hanger issues.

Tyler Freel Tyler Freel, contributing writer to Outdoor Life, joins the podcast.  Aron and Tyler talk Trad bow vs. compound bow hunting, camo choices, Tyler's bow setup and go to gear.   https://www.outdoorlife.com/ https://www.facebook.com/OLPointsNorth/ Welcome to the Outdoor Life’s Points North Facebook community!  It is our mission to provide you with the best hunting and fishing news and ente...

Luke Caudillo Aron and Frank talk with Luke Caudillo, host of Gladiators Unleashed, about how he manages his two joys in life, fighting and hunting. Also in this episode, Frank talks about his curious love affair with spam, why not to drink, and how not to take a shoe to the eye.

Not Fit to Hunt Henry Ferguson, creator of Not Fit to Hunt, joins the podcast and talks bows, bow set up, animal stalking, accuracy,  and how he has fit friends (not that there is anything wrong with that)

Common law On this episode, Aron gets personal and explains what has happened in his life this past year and warns listeners regarding the pitfalls of common law marriage in Colorado.

Drummond Lindsey Longtime hunting guide, Drummond Lindsey, joins Aron and Frank on Kifarucast, and discusses how blessed he is for being able to guide families in Mexico for so long.  Aron and Drummond also discuss optics, glassing animals, and hunting fitness...sadly, Aron informs Drummond he is too short for his weight.

Hunting stories with James Petker James Petker, avid hunter and record  Mountain Goat holder in Washington State is called out of the blue from Aron and put on the spot for hunting stories.  Aron and James also talk about how important it is to stay mentally active when in the field for extended periods of time and how a good hunting partner is key to success.

Patrick Smith In this episode Aron interviews Patrick Smith, the founder and designer of Moutainsmith and Kifaru. Patrick discusses his design philosophy on how he developed a rugged mountaineering pack system for the hunting world. Patrick also discusses how he developed a pack-able stove for truly sustainable hunting in comfort and warmth while in the back country.

Shot placement Aron discusses his experience with shot placement and how long to wait after the shot before harvesting an animal.  

Giveaway Q&A For the first time ever in the history of Kifaru, we are giving away a one of a kind prototype pack that may or may not enter our production line up. Eric Bender, our in house master designer, dreams up a plethora of pack designs, many of which go through several design refinements, and may or may not end up as a product for sale. To get your hands on one of his designs, simply leave...

Dr. G Aron and Frank talk with Dr. G, the man who puts Aron back together after extensive hunting. Dr. G also gives advice on how to maintain your body, and trades hunting stories with Aron.

Everyone misses   In this episode Aron and Frank talk about their experience or inexperience in their early days of bow hunting.  Frank flat out ignores rifle scope instructions, and other excuses made when missing an animal.

Question and answer session #1   Aron and Frank will have a weekly queston and answer podcast so be sure to send your questions to aron@kifaru.net or frank@kifaru.net. In this episode Aron and Frank answer questions ranging from boots to backpack stoves, as well as Mule deer tips and tactics to increase your chance of a successful hunt. Below are all the questions asked in this episode along with...

Jerkin dirty and glitter beards? Aron and Frank educate listeners on the various regional sayings used in the field, in the Gym, and on the range.  Also in this episode, flat brims, mullets and skinny sweatpants...aka cultural differences.

Episode 3: Gear Review In this episode, Frank and Aron discuss their favorite gear from this past year. Gear reviewed this episode: Spotting scopes Lost Park Parka clothing - inner layer/outer layer Bows Bino/optics Arrow rests knives boots broadheads Arrows More Bows Rifles

In this episode, Frank and Aron go over this years hunting adventures and share the triumphs,  trials and tribulations that go along with backcountry hunting.

Welcome to the first KifarCast!  Here we discuss everything from backpack hunting, gear, tactics, long distance shooting, Traditional and compound shooting, Tenkara, food prep, etc.  We wanted to get the first few podcasts out to you as quickly as possible, so there will be no fancy intros or video until we move into our new recording space.  For now enjoy the adventures of Frank Peralta and Aron...