KIFARUCAST

Guide Ryan Harder joins Aron on the podcast.  Ryan has been a guide for thirteen years and has been running his own outfit Hunt Harder Guide Services for the last six years. Ryan Harder on Facebook Instagram

World champion Levi Morgan joins the podcast to discuss his latest tournament season, his tournament and hunting bow setup, and the importance of knowing how to tune your bow.   About levi Morgan I grew up in the small town of Rosman, NC. One red light kinda town and if you didn’t like to hunt or fish there just wasn’t much to do. Maybe thats the reason I grew to love archery so much at a young ag...

Entrepreneur Kendall Card joins the podcast to discuss the rigor and joy of backpack hunting.  Kendall runs a multitude of companies including Black Ovus, Camo Fire, and Crispi USA . About Kendall Card I was born in Springville, Utah where I spent my childhood. When I was 12 my family moved to a suburb of Portland, Oregon named Tualatin where I “grew up”. Frequent trips to Mount Hood to ski, a cre...

Wildlife biologist Chris Roe owner of Roe Hunting Resources offers science-based information about animal behavior, vocalizations, and their communication on part two of our Elk calling series.   THE GENESIS OF ROE HUNTING RESOURCES From my childhood and youth in the dairy country of Upstate New York, I developed a fascination with, and a passion for, animal behavior and the manner in which certai...

Wildlife biologist Chris Roe owner of Roe Hunting Resources offers science-based information about animal behavior, vocalizations, and their communication on part one of our Elk calling series.     About Chris Roe I have a degree in wildlife biology from Colorado State University and—in addition to running Roe Hunting Resources—am also a managing partner of a separate wildlife management and consu...

A lifetime of hunting knowledge is shared by Dr. Ed Ashby in this Episode.  Learn from the master, learn to hunt, and find what arrow works best.   Dr. Ed Ashby invested 27 years in the study of arrow performance and broadhead lethality. Starting in 1981, while working as a PH in Zimbabwe, Dr. Ed Ashby was recruited by the Mkuzi Game Reserve head Game Ranger Tony Tomkinson to assist in a bowhuntin...

The Broadhead series concludes with Brian Broderick and Aron Snyder discussing the science behind arrow tuning.

Danny Clum joins the podcast to discuss Cutthroat Broadheads in part three of our broadhead series.   Rocky Mountain Specialty Gear got its start in 1995. Back then, in Denver, if you wanted to buy a quality knife, backpack, or set of binoculars in person then you had to drive to the nearest Cabela's...in Sidney, Nebraska! For this reason RMSGear was started. We have become a niche store specializ...

Valkyrie Archery designs, manufactures and sells components for moderate weight extreme forward of center arrow systems for the serious archer. THE DAYS OF UNSTABLE ARROW FLIGHT IS FINALLY OVER… My relentless quest for superior hard hitting and accurate performance has arrived. For over 25 years, I’ve tested every archery product and component available and have refined arrow technology as you kno...

Aron Snyder and Frank Peralta are about to embark on a fourteen-day hunting trip and cover all the gear they plan to take on this trip and include the core gear they have on hand for every trip into the backcountry.   Frank's Gear List: WEAPON             -Prime Centergy Hybrid 28” Draw/ 75lbs Right Hand             -Hamskea Hybrid Hunter             -3/16 Peep             -Spot Hogg Hogg-It 7 pin...

In the first of a four part series, Aron Snyder talks with the Co-creator of Iron Will Broadheads, Bill Vanderheyden.   Iron Will Outfitters We chose to name our company Iron Will Outfitters because of Bill’s relentless quest for the ideal broadhead and because of the individual resolve bow hunters must possess to earn the opportunity for a shot. We believe that every hunt is a once-in-a-lifetime...

Tom Clum joins Aron Snyder to discuss traditional archery discipline.  A lot of great info in this episode!   Interested in learning to shoot?  Contact the experts at RMS Gear .   Archery Lessons: We charge $50 for an instructor, plus $7 per shooter (up to 4 shooters at a time). All of our instructors are at least certified Level 2 USA Archery instructors with a minimum of 20 years shooting experi...

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Hours can be spent discussing FOC and arrow tuning, thankfully John Dudley joins the podcat and goes into great detail about tuning arrows, proper equipment, and how to improve accuracy.   About John Dudley I started hunting at the age of ten in my childhood state of Mississippi. I was raised to be a passionate deer and turkey hunter. To improve further on my hunting skills I started shooting at l...

Nathan French, Sheep guide and photographer, joins the podcast to discuss his many adventures as a guide.   NATHAN FRENCH WAS BORN IN ENGLAND, AND AT THE AGE OF 11 MOVED TO BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, WHERE HE NOW RESIDES. NATHAN QUICKLY FELL IN LOVE WITH THE OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE BRITISH COLUMBIA HAD TO OFFER AND QUICKLY BEGAN HUNTING. FOR THE LAST DECADE NATHAN HAS BEEN IN THE GUIDE/OUTFITTING INDUSTR...

John Barklow, Product Manager at Sitka Gear joins Aron Snyder to discuss cold weather gear from shelters to boots.   Go for a short walk, and you’ll know if your gear fits. You might notice the stretch, the lightness, the breathability, the warmth. But you won’t really know if it can keep you alive. You could take your clothing maker’s word for it. But if you’re a Navy SEAL operating in frigid con...

Toby and Roger from Black Widow Bows join the podcast Black Widow Bows 417-725-3113 Greetings from Black Widow! As we look back on 2017, we found Black Widow in its 60th year of producing quality custom bows. We would like to thank everyone for making it a great year. As we look forward to 2018 we are excited for what's ahead. Our Arrowhead Overlays were very popular on the 60th Anniversary bow. W...

Trevon Stoltzfus returns to the podcast with Frank Peralta to discuss his latext Ibex hunt, and the current state of hunting television shows.   Outback Outdoors was formed when a group of hardcore western hunters decided that the same old big game  hunting videos  and TV were no longer good for the hunting industry. Bringing decades of varied hunting experience as well as a fresh perspective to t...

Brian Pence, Jon Pynch, and Austin Orgain join the podcast to discuss competition shooting.  If you have any questions on reloading or precision shooting in general be sure to reach out to one of these fine fellows.   Brian Pence - Reloads   Jon Pynch   Austin Orgain   Precision Rifle Series The Precision Rifle Series is a yearly points race for several series including the PRS Bolt Gun Series, PR...

South Cox returns to the podcast to discuss everything from raising kids to camp food   Since 1987 Stalker Stickbows has integrated exquisite craftsmanship with a devotion to the sport of traditional archery. I welcome your interest in the most exciting and durable bow you will ever shoot.  Furthermore, I extend a sincere hand of friendship to those of you who share my love for a sport that reflec...

Ultrarunner and hunter, David Hoff, joins the podcast to discuss hunting partners and long distance running.

Fred Bohm Outdoorsman, hunter, writer, photographer, inventor and owner of Sage & Braker talks with Aron Snyder and Frank Peralta about hunting, photography, and pooping!   Fred Bohm We are all in this together whether we know it or not. Some of us understand this when young, some never do. My realization struck me like a brick in the face early in August 2014. I can’t think of the event that caus...

Kevin Estela, Writer, History teacher, semiprofessional adventurer, and wilderness survival educator, joins the podcast to talk about land nav, essential equipment to carry always, animal signs and trapping, and bug out bags...if you get lost in the backcountry, or if it’s the zombie apocalypse, this is the guy you want with you.   Kevin Estela Kevin Estela first fell in love with the outdoors as...

Aron has put a lot of miles on his feet over the years, and subsequently suffers from foot pain.  Dr. Scott VerBurg, the man who helped relieve the pain joins the podcast and talks orthotics and boot choices.   Scott VerBurg Scott is certified in Prosthetics and Orthotics by the American Board for Certification. In 1999, he graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine's Ortho...

Aron and Frank recount their British Columbia Bear hunt.  Aron makes sure he gets his fiber, and talks about notable gear used on the hunt, including arrow setup.  Also, Aron and Frank compare sizes... (bear sizes).     Primitive Outfitting Poison Dart Bows Rocky Mountain Specialty Gear