Muzzle-Loaders Podcast

Many of us are passionate about muzzleloading but few of us are as passionate and entertaining as Mark Humphries of the Black Powder Maniac Shooter YouTube channel! We had an absolute blast chatting with Mark on this podcast. Like many of us in the muzzleloader community, Mark is a fun and down-to-earth guy that is also very knowledgeable in all things black powder. It was fun to laugh and joke wi...

Nothing gets your heart pumping like bear hunting! Now, add the thrill of using a muzzleloader and you have something that is truly exciting! The Price brothers have decades of bear hunting experience in Pennsylvania. With the recent addition of a muzzleloader bear season in PA, Ryan and Scott, wasted no time familiarizing themselves with the new season. Now, they both have taken bears with a muzz...

Muzzleloaders are like snowflakes, no two are exactly the same. That is why it is important that you know how to conduct proper load development! Muzzleloader load development can be as simple or complicated as you want it to be. In this episode of the Muzzle-Loaders Podcast, Nate and Darren go over all of the details and information that you will need to know before heading to the range with your...

Looking to take your whitetail hunting to the next level? Look no further! Deer season is in full swing all around the nation and now is the time to kick your season into overdrive! There are countless opportunities to hunt whitetail with a muzzleloader around the nation. In this podcast, Darren and Tony discuss different strategies, whitetail population densities, and load recommendations to help...

The 2021 elk season was a brutal one which makes for some exciting stories! Join us for this episode of the Muzzle-Loaders Podcast as we talk about the events of this year's elk season and some of the lessons that we learned over the course of the hunt!

We asked you to send us all of your muzzleloader questions and you all came through!  In this episode of the Muzzle-Loaders Podcast, we will be answering some of the muzzleloader questions that were submitted via our social media. Muzzleloader hunting and shooting can seem complicated but we are here to help! We will cover things like Blackhorn 209 availability and how to restore an old muzzl...

Did you know that it was possible to get into muzzleloading for less than $350?  Maybe you are a first-timer and you just want to try your hand at muzzleloading or maybe you drew an unexpected tag and you are trying to get everything that you need on the cheap. Whatever your story, muzzleloading is an incredible sport and you don't have to break the bank to get involved! I hope that you enjoy...

The smallest of the big game species in North America can present a big challenge! Join us on this episode of the Muzzle-Loaders Podcast as we sit down with John McAdams of The Big Game Hunting Blog and talk about hunting javelina with a muzzleloader. John is a very experienced javelina hunter and has many fantastic tips and tricks to make your next javelina hunt a success!

Removing the gamey taste from wild meat can seem impossible but there are a few steps that you can take while in the field to make your deer and elk meat taste great! The gamey flavor is one of the biggest complaints that people have about eating wild meat but what most people don't know is that removing the gamey taste starts long before you get to the kitchen. There are several things that you c...

Traditional muzzleloader rendezvous are a great time filled with black powder shooting, tomahawks, and some of the best people you will ever meet! We had a lot of fun at our local La Grande Rendezvous shooting muzzleloaders and hanging out with the wonderful people in our local muzzleloader community. While there, we were able to sit down with Darrell Plank, the Booshway of the La Grande Rendezvou...

There are countless muzzleloader misconceptions that can be very dangerous to you and those around you. We are here to set the record straight and help you have a safe, ethical, and enjoyable experience while muzzleloader hunting and shooting!

There are three main things that you will need to know before diving into a muzzleloader hunt:  1. Know the animals  2. Know the Terrain  3. Know your Muzzleloader   In this episode of the Muzzle-Loaders Podcast, we are talking about hunt preparation! We have all heard the adage "Fail to prepare, prepare to fail." This is never more true than when you are preparing for a hunt b...

If you dream of bugling bulls and are looking for some helpful tips before you start your season, then you won't want to miss this episode of The Muzzle-Loaders Podcast! Today Darren and Verlyn go over some frequently asked elk hunting questions and Verlyn shares some of the lessons that he has learned over more than 50 years of elk hunting experience! You will want to get a pen and pad ready for...

Life is short, make the most of it by sharing what you have with those around you and have lots of fun along the way! That is the philosophy of the Schearer family.  Shoot Straight TV is not just a hunting TV show, it is a ministry. Today we sit down with Chad and Marsha Schearer and we talk about hunting, family, and the ministry of Shoot Straight TV. The Schearers have touched countless liv...

How much are you willing to work to make your dream career happen? Gary Lewis is a professional hunter and outdoor writer from Central Oregon. You may recognize him from his television show on Amazon Prime. We are very excited to have had the opportunity to sit down and talk about muzzleloaders, hunting, and what it takes to be an outdoor writer. If you have ever dreamed of becoming a full-time ou...

Can you imagine ringing steel at 800 yards with a muzzleloader? That is more attainable than you might think and we are going to tell you why. Long-range shooting has been gaining popularity in the centerfire world and now we are seeing the same thing happen in muzzleloading. In this episode, Darren, Nate, and Brad talk about everything that you will need to know before getting involved in long-ra...

When you think of high-quality muzzleloaders, CVA is one of the first to come to mind.    In this episode of the Muzzle-Loaders Podcast, we are joined by Jason Sebo, the Vice President of Sales and Brand Manager of CVA. It was really cool to get an inside look at CVA and talk about everything from muzzleloader hunting to long-range shooting. I hope that you enjoy this conversation as muc...

Have you ever dreamed of hunting like an old-school frontiersman or trapper?    In this week's episode of the Muzzle-Loaders Podcast, we are going to help you make your dream of traditional muzzleloader hunting a reality! There are a lot of things that you will need to keep in mind before you take on the challenge of hunting with a side lock muzzleloader. Learning this information can se...

Knowing how to select the correct gear for your muzzleloader hunt is very important to ensure success in the field.   In this episode of the Muzzle-Loaders Podcast, we are going to help you select all of the gear that you will need for your upcoming muzzleloader hunt. There are several categories that we will cover including muzzleloader accessories, survival gear, and support items. We are c...

If you are interested in Traditions muzzleloaders then you will not want to miss out on this conversation that we had with Traditions Vice President of Sales, Ryan Nicholas!   We had a lot of fun chatting with Ryan in this podcast and it was great to get an inside look at the Traditions brand. In this podcast, we discuss the backstory of the NitroFire and how ideas like the VAPR barrels come...

Muzzleloader hunting in western states like Colorado, Oregon, and Idaho can be a daunting task and we are here to help! These states do not make it easy for you to set up your muzzleloader and often times have very stringent regulations. On this podcast, we are going to help with a brief explanation of the rules, tools that we recommend, and tips and tricks that we have learned from years of exper...

Wild game is both challenging to hunt and prepare. If you are like us, you are constantly looking for new ways to improve the flavor of your game meats. Join us for this episode of the Muzzle-Loaders Podcast as Marsha Schearer from Shoot Straight TV shares some tips and tricks on how to prepare wild game.

Muzzleloading is growing at an unprecedented pace! With that in mind, we wanted to make a podcast for those of you that are new to muzzleloading. In this episode of the Muzzle-Loaders Podcast Darren, Caleb, and Coulton share tips and tricks for those who are just beginning their muzzleloading journey!

There is freedom in the backcountry! We have all wanted to go where no man has gone before and hunt the monster bull that resides just over the next ridge. Join Verlyn, Nate, and Darren on this week's episode of the Muzzle-Loaders Podcast as they discuss the adventures that can be found in the backcountry!

I hope that you are ready because this a conversation that you will not want to miss! We are very excited to have had the opportunity to sit down with Marsha Schearer from Shoot Straight TV and talk about the hunting world from the perspective of a woman. She offers great insight that is applicable to both men and women that have a desire to spend time together in the outdoors but don't know where...