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Today we're talking about the basics of javelina hunting: what they are, where they live, why you should hunt them, and how to actually go about hunting them. Just like the title says, this episode covers all the basics of hunting javelina for those who don't quite know where to start hunting these creatures. Reminder: the Arizona javelina application deadline is coming up on 12 October 2021.

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

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1) What javelina are, what they look like, and where they live.

2) How to identify male vs female javelina, how to pick out mature animals, and how javelina are scored.

3) How to find javelina.

4) Javelina hunting method recommendations.

5) The best way to stalk javelina.

6) More detailed look at the javelina hunting opportunities in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

7) Why javelina are so fun to hunt and why they're a good animal for newer hunters to pursue initially.

8) Why you should consider using a short range weapon when hunting javelina.

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Joseph von Benedikt is back on the show again today to talk about moose hunting. As always, Joseph does a great job of telling some very interesting and detailed stories of some really cool hunts. In this episode, he shares the story of 2 moose hunts in Canada as well as a moose hunt in Alaska. Of course, we talk about moose hunting cartridges and rifles as well as less often discussed, but still very important topics like meat handling and the logistics of these hunts.

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Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/moosehunting101josephvonbenedikt/

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Resources

Ep 96: Elk Hunting Bullets With Joseph von Benedikt – Previous interview with Joseph

Ep 104: Elk Hunting Rifles With Joseph von Benedikt – Previous interview with Joseph

Ep 130: Caribou Hunting In Alaska With Joseph von Benedikt – Previous interview with Joseph

Ep 174: Bighorn Sheep Hunting With Joseph von Benedikt – Previous interview with Joseph

1) Joseph's Personal Instagram Page

2) Check out Joseph's podcast: The Backcountry Hunting Podcast on Apple Podcasts

3) Backcountryhuntingpodcast.net – Web site For the Backcountry Hunting Podcast

Today, I'm going to address one of those things that still doesn't get the attention that it deserves from most hunters: protecting your hearing while you're actually hunting. I've talked about this a little in a previous episode, but a lot has changed since that episode released and it's worth covering again. With that in mind, I want to talk about the ins and outs of hearing protection for hunters and one of the best hunting ear protection options you should definitely consider.

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Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/hunting-ear-protection/

1) Why it's important to protect your hearing, even while hunting.

2) Important factors to consider for hunting ear protection.

3) Examples of models I've used in the past and why I didn't like them.

4) Overview of AXIL GS Extreme electronic earbuds.

5) What I like and don't like about the AXIL GS Extreme.

Watch this video for detailed instructions on how to properly wear AXIL GS Extreme earbuds.

Best Hunting Ear Protection Options For Hunters-More ear protection recommendations

Today I have another cartridge profile and cartridge comparison for you. In this episode, I'm going to discuss the history as well as the strengths, weaknesses, and hidden benefits (like ammo availability) of the .350 Legend in detail. I'll also provide some information on how the .350 Legend compares to the .223 Remington and .450 Bushmaster cartridges to give you an idea of what sort of performance you can expect from the cartridge and so you can decide if it best fits your needs as a hunter.

Article Referenced In Show: 350 Legend: Everything You Need To Know

Best 350 Legend Rifles– 350 Legend Hunting Rifle Recommendations

Best 350 Legend Ammo – 350 Legend Hunting Ammo Recommendations

Best Hunting Ear Protection For Sportsmen – Ear protection recommendations

Best Rifle Scopes For Hunting - Rifle scope recommendations

Best Hunting Rifle Slings - Rifle sling recommendations

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/350legend/

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1) History of the .350 Legend cartridge.

2) How the .350 Legend compares to the .223 Remington and .450 Bushmaster 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.

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Jeff Roberts from PNWild is back on for this episode of The Big Game Hunting Podcast to talk about spot and stalk fall bear hunting in Washington. We discuss why Washington is such a great destination for black bear hunting, what habitat black bears prefer in the fall, what resources he uses to find good places to hunt black bears, what sort of gear he uses, and what he thinks about black bear meat.

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/jeffrobertsfallbearhuntingwashington/

Learn more about bear hunting in Washington state here.

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1) Jeff shares the story of one of his more memorable fall bear hunts.

2) Brief overview of the Washington fall bear hunting season: dates, weapons, location, etc.

3) What the most commonly used methods are for those hunts.

4) Discussion on the best places to find bears in the fall.

5) What things to look for when E-Scouting for a fall bear hunt.

6) What resources Jeff recommends for gathering information on fall bear hunting before hitting the woods.

7) What rifle, cartridge, and ammunition he's used on the High Buck Hunt hunt.

8) What success rates are like on these hunts.

8) What Jeff thinks of bear meat.

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Resources

1) Check out the PNWild Podcast on Apple Podcasts

2) Follow PNWild on Instagram

3) Visit the PNWild Web Page Here

Today's I'm going to address the thing that's on EVERYBODY'S mind: what the heck is going on with ammo these days and when will things return to normal. Trust me, I'm concerned about this too. So, that's what we're going to talk about today: the roots of the current situation, what has happened in the past year and a half, and when we might see things get back to normal.

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/ammoupdateseptember2021/

What We Covered

1) Background on how the ongoing ammunition shortage got started.

2) Detailed analysis of how the major events of 2020 affected ammo supply and demand.

3) How the 2017-2018 "Trump slump" factors into things.

4) How this ammo shortage compares to the previous shortage in 2012-2013.

5) What you need to know about the Russian ammunition sanctions.

6) When things will return to normal.

7) Specific things you should be doing in the meantime.

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It's September now and that means that fall is right around the corner. Hunting seasons are starting to open, so I want to shift gears a bit and talk about hunting bear in the fall this week and next week. Today we have Phil Churchill on the show with us we're going to talk about black bear hunting with hounds in the northeast states of New Hampshire and Maine.

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/philipchurchillblackbearhuntingwithhounds/

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1) Where Philip hunted bear, what time of year he hunted, and how got his bear tags.

2) Story of Philip's Maine black bear hunt.

3) Story of Philip's New Hampshire black bear hunt.

4) What firearm set-up he used on each hunt.

5) What kind of and how many dogs he used on each hunt.

6) Other equipment he considers essential for these hunts.

7) How the meat from those bears tasted.

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Gavin Lipjes is joining us to talk about leopard hunting with hounds on this episode of The Big Game Hunting Podcast. We discuss how Gavin first got into this business, the pros and cons of hunting leopard with hounds, what sort of and how many dogs he uses, cartridge and bullet selection for leopard hunting with hounds, an overview of how things work on a hound hunt (finding a track, how long they normally trail a leopard, and how things end), and what sort of things can happen on these hunts.

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/gavinlipjesleopardhuntingwithhounds/

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Today's episode is the second installment of my mini-series on having appropriate expectations when hunting in Africa. I talked about my personal experiences back in episode 156 and Phil Massaro is on the show today to talk about his hunts in the Makuti Safari Area and Chirisa Safari Area in Zimbabwe, the Zambezi Delta in Mozambique, the Luangwa Valley in Zambia, and the Selous Reserve in Tanzania.

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/africahuntingexpectationspart2philmassaro/

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1) Brief overview of Phil's most recent hunt in the Makuti Safari Area.

2) In-depth discussion of the travel and logistics involved with these hunts.

3) Overview of hunting in the Chirisa Safari area in Zimbabwe.

4) Overview of hunting in the Zambezi Delta in Mozambique.

5) Discussion of hunting in the Luangwa Valley in Zambia.

6) Overview of hunting in the Selous Reserve in Tanzania.

1) PhilMassaro.com – Phil's Web Site

2) Phil Massaro's Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter Pages

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Today's episode continues the Africa hunting series and I'm going to talk about having realistic expectations when hunting in Africa. A listener asked me to discuss what the hunting is like in different parts of Africa and the importance of realistic expectations. So that's what I'm going to talk about today: what the hunting is like in South Africa vs Namibia vs Mozambique vs Zimbabwe, how it's different hunting government concessions vs private land, fenced vs free range, and cape buffalo vs plains

Show Notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/africahuntingexpectations/

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1) What you can do to begin a hunt with the right mindset.

2) Examples of what realistic expectations are for various hunts in Africa.

3) What to expect when hunting private land in Namibia.

4) What to look out for when hunting the Caprivi Strip in Namibia.

5) What to potentially expect when hunting cape buffalo and plains game on private land and in a CAMPFIRE area in Zimbabwe.

6) What to potentially expect when hunting in Mozambique.

7) What to expect when hunting private land in South Africa.

8) Comparison of hunting fenced vs unfenced areas in Africa.

9) Lessons I learned along the way.

Looking back on things, I brought a rifle to Africa on my first hunt there that was very poorly suited to the conditions. As I learned the hard way, using the wrong rifle set-up can dramatically lower your odds of success on a hunt. Lots of other people make that same mistake each year and I don't want that to happen to you. That's why you need to sign up for the Hunting Guns 101 online training, which is your playbook for choosing the best rifle, cartridge, sighting system, and ammunition for your dream hunt.

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