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

I have some great news that I'm extremely excited to share with you today! First, join Kevin Robertson and I at The Big Game Hunting Podcast meet and greet at Conroe Taxidermy on 7 May 2022. The event is FREE to attend, but please RSVP here and vote for the topic you'd like Kevin to talk about.

Be sure to purchase one of Kevin's books here prior to the event if you don't already have a physical copy and if you'd like for him to sign one for you.

Next, support me through Patreon here. I will record Kevin's talks at the event and Patreon supporters will be able to consume those recordings online. In addition to these presentations, I will be providing bonus content to Patreon supporters in the future. Patreon supporters will also receive first access to future Big Game Hunting Podcast events and hunts as well as first priority when it comes to emailing me directly with questions about hunting, cartridges, and ballistics.

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/podcast-event/

I wanted to take this opportunity talk about a couple of my memorable hunts from out west that occurred before I started the podcast, but are especially interesting and contain some valuable lessons learned. Today, we'll talk about my New Mexico mule deer hunt. Not only was that a very fun and ultimately successful hunt, but the story of that particular hunt also has a lot of good lessons for a person who has never been hunting out west can learn from.

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/new-mexico-mule-deer-hunt-recap/

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Continuing down the same general line of thought from last week's comparison of the 223 vs 308, I realize some people want something that offers a step up in performance compared to the 223/5.56 without going all the way up to the 308. For that reason, a number of other cartridges have been developed over the years that improve on the 223 in many ways, but still function in a standard AR-15 platform. Well, the 6.5 Grendel is likely the most popular cartridge from that family at this instant. With all that in mind, today's episode compares and contrasts the 6.5 Grendel and the 308 Winchester in order to provide some insight into which cartridge is better suited for various situations.

Article Referenced In Show: 223 Remington vs 308 Winchester

Best 308 Ammo For Hunting – 308 Winchester Hunting Ammo Recommendations

Best 6.5 Grendel Ammo For Hunting – 6.5 Grendel Hunting Ammo Recommendations

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/223-vs-308/

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Hunting Guns 101: If you enjoy these cartridge comparison episodes, then you will Love Hunting Guns 101 because it's full of the same sort of information contained in these episodes, just with even more detail and analysis. Hunting Guns 101 is jam packed with useful information about practical ballistics and firearms in general that will help you be more successful afield and fill more tags on your hunts.

Additionally, you'll also receive access to my upcoming module on appropriate firearms for a survival situation and which firearms are best for hunting, which are best for defense, which ones will work for both tasks, and the tradeoffs associated with each.

This training will teach you what you need to know about practical ballistics and is guaranteed to be both a time and money saver going forward with future gear purchases. Go to huntingguns101.com/form and submit the order form to receive instant access or go to huntingguns101.com/order to learn more about the training.

We've lived through a pretty crazy few years. Recent events have led to a surge in interest in firearms with those who want to be better prepared and equipped to take care of themselves in a crisis. With that in mind, today's episode compares and contrasts 2 of the most popular cartridges used for those tasks: the 223 Remington and the 308 Winchester. In this episode, I investigate the 223 vs 308 debate in detail in order to provide some insight into which one is best for you.

Article Referenced In Show: 223 Remington vs 308 Winchester

Best 223 Ammo For Hunting Deer – 223 Remington Hunting Ammo Recommendations

Best 308 Ammo For Hunting Deer – 308 Remington Hunting Ammo Recommendations

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/223-vs-308/

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Hunting Guns 101: If you enjoy these cartridge comparison episodes, then you will Love Hunting Guns 101 because it's full of the same sort of information contained in these episodes, just with even more detail and analysis. Hunting Guns 101 is jam packed with useful information about practical ballistics and firearms in general that will help you be more successful afield and fill more tags on your hunts.

Additionally, you'll also receive access to my upcoming module on appropriate firearms for a survival situation and which firearms are best for hunting, which are best for defense, which ones will work for both tasks, and the tradeoffs associated with each.

This training will teach you what you need to know about practical ballistics and is guaranteed to be both a time and money saver going forward with future gear purchases. Go to huntingguns101.com/form and submit the order form to receive instant access or go to huntingguns101.com/order to learn more about the training.

I've got another cartridge comparison episode for you today. In this episode we're going to talk about the243 Winchester and the 223 Remington. While there is a lot of overlap in their capabilities, there are some significant differences between the 243 vs 223 cartridges you should be aware off. In today's episode, I'm going to discuss the pros and cons of the 243 Winchester and the 223 Remington so you can make an informed decision on which one is best for you.

Article Referenced In Show: 243 vs 223 Remington Review & Comparison

Best 243 Ammo For Hunting Deer – 243 Winchester Hunting Ammo Recommendations

Best 223 Ammo For Hunting Deer – 223 Winchester Hunting Ammo Recommendations

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/243-vs-223/

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Are you in the market for a new hunting rifle? Be sure to purchase Hunting Guns 101 FIRST in order to fast-forward your understanding about the hunting guns and ammo you should consider for the type of hunting you plan on doing in the near future.

This training will teach you what you need to know about practical ballistics and is guaranteed to be both a time and money saver going forward with future gear purchases. Go to huntingguns101.com/form and submit the order form to receive instant access or go to huntingguns101.com/order to learn more about the training.

I've got another cartridge comparison episode for you today. In this episode we're going to talk about the 6.8 Western, the 7mm Remington Magnum, and the 28 Nosler. All offer certain advantages to hunters, but there are some significant differences between the 6.8 Western vs 7mm Rem Mag vs 28 Nosler cartridges you should be aware of. In today's episode, I'm going to discuss the pros and cons of the 6.8 Western, the 7mm Remington Magnum, and the 28 Nosler so you can make an informed decision on which one is best for you.

Article Referenced In Show: 6.8 Western vs 7mm Rem Mag vs 28 Nosler

Best 7mm Rem Mag Ammo For Hunting Elk, Bear, & Deer – 7mm Rem Mag Hunting Ammo Recommendations

Best 6.8 Western Rifles– 6.8 Western Hunting Rifle Recommendations

Best 6.8 Western Ammo – 6.8 Western Hunting Ammo Recommendations

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/68-western-vs-7mm-rem-mag-vs-28-nosler/

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1) History of the 6.8 Western, 7mm Remington Magnum, and 28 Nosler cartridges.

2) How the cartridges compare to each other in terms of external dimensions, trajectory, recoil, and accuracy.

3) Comparison ammo and rifle choices in each cartridge.

4) Pros and cons of hunting with each cartridge.

Are you in the market for a new hunting rifle? Be sure to purchase Hunting Guns 101 FIRST in order to fast-forward your understanding about the hunting guns and ammo you should consider for the type of hunting you plan on doing in the near future.

This training will teach you what you need to know about practical ballistics and is guaranteed to be both a time and money saver going forward with future gear purchases. Go to huntingguns101.com/form and submit the order form to receive instant access or go to huntingguns101.com/order to learn more about the training.

This is the latest episode in my bonus mini-series on new offerings for 2022 from some of the gun and ammo manufacturers in the USA. We recently heard from Jeff Sipe from Nosler in Bonus Episode #9, Ben Frank from Winchester Ammunition in Bonus Episode #10, Rafe Nielsen from Browning and Winchester Repeating Arms in Bonus Episode #11, Linda Powell from Mossberg in Bonus Episode #12, and Eric Miller from Federal in Bonus Episode #14. Well, today we're joined by Seth Swerzek to talk about what's new with Hornady in 2022.

Learn more about Hornady's new 2022 product lineup here.

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Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/hornady-2022/

Austin Petree from Western Wing Outfitters is joining me on the show today to talk about sandhill crane hunting. If you recall, I went crane hunting back in December (detailed in episode 173). That was a really cool experience unlike anything I've ever done before. So, I decided to bring Austin on the show today to talk about sandhill crane hunting in more detail.

Learn more about Western Wing Outfitters here.

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Show Sponsor: Be sure to sign up for my email list at huntingguns101.com. You'll get my free E-book when you do so and you'll also receive the email updates I send out every weekday. If you like The Big Game Hunting Podcast you'll love those emails. I talk about all sorts of things in my emails: cartridge and bullet selection, hunting in Africa, funny hunting stories, etc. I also send an in stock email update every Friday to everyone on the list with some of the latest news on ammo I've found and where you can get it.

Ep 173: Sandhill Crane Hunting, Steve Rinella, & Me – Episode referenced in podcast

Mossberg 940 Pro Field Shotgun Review: What You Need To Know- Learn more about the Mossberg 940 Pro Field

Winchester Bismuth Shotshells: Your Complete Guide- Learn more about Winchester's new bismuth waterfowl ammo

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/sandhill-crane-hunting-101/

I talk about hunting in Africa all the time on this podcast. This ranges from me talking about my experiences over there to interviewing guys like Kevin Robertson who have way more knowledge and experience in Africa than I do. Today, I'm taking a slightly different tack and interviewing a podcast listener who went on his first hunt in Africa in late 2021.

Brant Benoit is a long-time podcast listener from Georgia and he contacted me in 2020 about booking a hunt in South Africa through my company Big Game Hunting Adventures. He hunted in August-September of 2021, had a great safari, and has some excellent stories and lessons learned to share with you guys. We talk about the process from start to finish from that initial email enquiry, to booking flights, preparing mentally and physically for the hunt, doing rifle import paperwork, to the hunt itself. We also talk about a few lessons Brant learned along the way and some things he wished he knew before he went over there.

Follow me on Instagram (@thebiggamehunter_) to see the photo of Brant's bushbuck with the missing hoof.

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Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/first-africa-hunting-safari/

Do you want to hunt mule deer, elk, and/or pronghorn out west, but don't know where to start? This episode will answer your questions. Trail Kreitzer from goHunt is back on the show today to talk about how to draw a deer, elk, or antelope tag out west in the near future. Trail drops some serious knowledge bombs in this show and this is a must listen for anyone who wants to go hunting out west but just doesn't know where to start. Additionally, he even makes me realize that I'm in a sticky situation myself regarding my point situation in a certain state. So, be sure to listen to this episode to learn the mistake I made so you can avoid it in the future.

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Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/hunt-deer-elk-pronghorn-in-the-next-5-years/

1) States to consider with good drawing odds (or guaranteed tags) for elk hunting.

2) Difference between the general and limited entry elk hunts in Wyoming and Montana.

3) Special considerations to keep in mind with regards to applying in Montana.

4) States to consider with good drawing odds for mule deer hunting.

5) Difference between the general and limited entry deer hunts in Wyoming and Montana.

6) Why Wyoming is such a good state in general for non-resident hunters.

7) Overview of why it's important to have a coherent multi-state and multi-species application strategy.

8) Example of why your application sequence is so important.