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

Mark Huelsing from Exo Mountain Gear joined me again on this episode of the Big Game Hunting Podcast and we had a great discussion on how to choose the right backpack for your hunting needs. We talked about how to evaluate your backpack needs as a hunter, the capabilities a good pack offers, the right way to pack your backpack when hauling a heavy load, and specific recommendations on which Exo Mountain Gear packs are best for various hunting situations.

Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/markhuelsingexomountaingear/

Today, Phil Massaro is back on the show. In this episode of the Big Game Hunting Podcast, we had a great discussion on hunting plains game. We talked about some of the ins and outs of hunting plains game: proper shot placement, choosing the right, bullet and cartridge, and some other things you should keep in mind when preparing for a hunt for in Africa.

Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/philmassaroplainsgame/ Show sponsor: Big Game Hunting Adventures Say you heard about them through The Big Game Hunting Podcast for special pricing on your hunt!

Ep 226: Dan Roland On Musk Ox Hunting – Podcast referenced in episode

Ep 92: Dan Roland On Dall Sheep Hunting In Alaska And Canada – Podcast referenced in episode

Spring is here and that means bear seasons all over the country will be opening soon. If you're not one of the lucky hunters who with a spring bear hunt on your calendar, talking about going bear hunting might be the next best thing. Today, we're joined by Dan Roland who is a veteran of many hunts in Alaska and we're going to get into the nitty gritty details of bear hunting in Alaska. So, if you've always dreamed about one of those hunts, you're gonna love the show today.

Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/danrolandalaskabear/

Long haul international flights are not cheap in the best of times and they can really have a wide variation in prices. Fortunately, I've discovered a couple of strategies to save some serious money on airline tickets. Listen to today's episode to learn some great tips on how to save money when booking big international trips to Africa, South America, New Zealand, Europe, etc.

Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/cheapairlinetickets/

Are you dreaming of going moose hunting, but aren't sure how you'll afford a hunt in Alaska or the Yukon? Luckily, there are some places in Canada that also offer some really awesome moose hunts that cost a fraction of what you'll pay for a moose hunt in Alaska. Cable Smith from the Lone Star Outdoor Show is back today to share the story of his moose hunt in last year and why those hunts are a great option for many people.

Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/cablesmithmoose/

Former special operations sniper team leader Ryan Cleckner of GunUniversity.com joins us on this episode of the Big Game hunting Podcast to discuss some things you can do to improve your shooting abilities when it actually matters while hunting. Pay attention to this discussion because Ryan drops some serious knowledge that can really help you take your shooting game to the next level. Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/ryancleckner/ Show sponsor: The Long Range Shooting Handbook. Buy Ryan's book and internalize the lessons it contains. If you do that, you will become a better shooter afield, no question about it.

We're joined by Slade Johnston on this episode of the Big Game Hunting Podcast. He's the founder of Trips 4 Trade, which is a company that can help you facilitate a trade with another hunter somewhere else in the world where you guys exchange hunts. Today, he's going to explain how that service works and how you can find your dream hunt using them.

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

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Cable Smith from the Lone Star Outdoor Show joined me on this episode of The Big Game Hunting Podcast. He went on a nilgai hunt in south Texas last year and is going to tell us all about this little known species and the cool nilgai hunting opportunities that are available in the great state of Texas!

Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/cablesmithnilgai

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Trail Kreitzer from goHunt joins us again on the Big Game Hunting Podcast today and we're going to go into detail about the last group of western big game application options. Specifically, talk about the Colorado, Nevada, and Idaho draws for all species, the Wyoming deer/antelope draw, and the Arizona deer draw. We'll briefly cover the overall prospects for each draw in order to give you an idea if each individual draw is something that's worth investigating in more detail.

Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/trailkreitzer2020latedraw/

Show sponsor: GoHunt. Use promo code BIGGAMEHUNTER when you sign up to get $50 in store credit at their gear shop.

Today, we have a special guest on the show: Mark Huelsing. Mark is from Missouri and decided to try his hand on a self-guided archery elk hunt in Colorado few years ago. It took a lot of effort, but he was eventually successful in harvesting a 5x5 bull elk and documented his hunts on his blog: Sole Adventure. He was kind enough to come on the Big Game Hunting Podcast and share the stories of those hunts and what he learned.

Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/markhuelsing/

Show sponsor: GoHunt. Use promo code BIGGAMEHUNTER when you sign up to get $50 in store credit at their gear shop.