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

While the hassle involved with airline travel seems to be getting worse and worse each day, flying with a gun actually isn't as complicated as you would think. There is a right and a wrong way to do it though.

Today, I'm going to talk about how to fly with a gun on an airline without breaking the law or otherwise getting into trouble. I'll also cover some different things you'll need to keep in mind depending on whether your final destination is within the United States or if you'll be traveling to another country.

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

More detailed blog post: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/how-to-fly-with-a-gun/

Many different things can damage your ears, but if you do a lot of hunting with firearms, there's one simple thing you can do to avoid hearing loss and make sure you don't have to wear hearing aids later in life: wear ear protection while you're hunting.

In this episode, I go over some of the best hunting ear protection products that you should be wearing afield to safeguard your precious hearing.

Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/how-to-protect-your-hearing-while-hunting

More detailed blog post: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/best-hunting-ear-protection/

Trophy hunting is a very misunderstood topic these days, even among hunters. The many misconceptions and myths that surround trophy hunting have helped turn it into a very controversial subject.

With all that in mind, my goal for today's show is to clear up some of the misconceptions about trophy hunting in Africa and help set the record straight. I'm also going to go into detail on the tangible benefits that trophy hunting has for wildlife conservation all over the world, but specifically in Africa.

Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/how-trophy-hunting-in-africa-wildlife-conservation

For more information on trophy hunting and wildlife conservation, visit: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/how-trophy-hunting-in-africa-wildlife-conservation/

What Is Trophy Hunting?

Hunting Ethics Every Hunter Should Know

What Is Canned Shooting?

https://biggamehuntingadventures.com/heres-how-hunting-promotes-wildlife-conservation/

Today I'm going to talk a couple things that you as the client can do to make the most out of a guided hunt in Africa. Just like in the last episode, some of the things I'll be talking about in this episode are specific to hunting in Africa, but there's also a lot of good advice for guided hunting in general, regardless of where you'll be hunting. So even if you're not considering booking a hunt in Africa, you should still pay attention because you might learn something useful.

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

Learn more about Big Game Hunting Adventures and the hunt we sponsored for a Marine veteran wounded in Iraq.

There are lots of hunting outfitters in Africa to choose from. While many are very good, there are some really bad apples that you'll really want to avoid. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to help separate the good from the bad and choose the right outfitter for your dream Africa hunting safari.

In this episode, I'll go over some tips and tricks you can use to find a good right hunting outfitter for an African safari. While some of the things I'll be talking about in this episode are specific to hunting in Africa, many of these tips and tricks are applicable to booking a guided hunt anywhere in the world.

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

Learn more about Big Game Hunting Adventures and the hunt we sponsored for a Marine veteran wounded in Iraq.

If you use a powerful enough cartridge, loaded with premium quality bullets, and place your shot where it needs to go, then even the biggest, toughest, and meanest cape buffalo won't go very far. However, if you mess up in any of those areas, things can go sideways in a hurry.

In this episode, I discuss the best cape buffalo hunting calibers and bullets that you should consider using on a cape buffalo hunting safari.

How to fill out the SAPS 520 form (which you'll need to do if you're hunting or transiting South Africa and bringing a rifle).

Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/best-cape-buffalo-hunting-calibers-and-bullets

Related blog post: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/hunting-cape-buffalo-with-the-45-70-government/

Also known as Nyati, mbogo, or simply the "Black Death" Cape buffalo are right up there with kudu in terms of animals that hunters dream of pursuing in Africa. This is for a variety of reasons, but chief among them is the unique feeling of matching wits with a truly dangerous animal on his own turf. Today, I'm going to talk about the cape buffalo: how they're different from water buffalo, what makes cape buffalo special, and what countries have good cape buffalo hunting.

Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/cape-buffalo-hunting/

When they close their eyes and try to imagine a deer rifle that best represents classic Americana, many hunters likely picture a lever-action chambered in .30-30 Winchester. That shouldn't be surprising because after all, the .30-30 Winchester has been around for well over a century and has arguably taken more deer in United States than any other cartridge.

In this episode, I discuss why the .30-30 Winchester remains so popular after all of these years despite its advanced age.

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Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/30-30winchester/

Related blog post: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/30-30-winchester/

30-30 vs 45-70 - Blog Article Referenced In Episode

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In this episode, I discuss how to prepare for an African hunting safari, some underrated hunting gear that a lot of hunters forget and really regret not having (like a basic gun cleaning kit), and some tips on shot placement on African game.

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

Sponsor: Big Game Hunting Adventures

Learn more about the outfitters in Namibia and South Africa that I've hunted with.

http://www.ksbiggamehunting.com/

In this episode, I discuss some of the most commonly hunted species of African plains game, especially for those on their first African safari hunt: warthog, impala, blue wildebeest, zebra, and kudu. I also talk briefly about the cartridges and ammunition that are best suited for hunting those species of African plains game.

How to fill out the SAPS 520 form (which you'll need to do if you're hunting or transiting South Africa and bringing a rifle)

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

Learn more about the outfitters in Namibia and South Africa that I've hunted with.

http://www.ksbiggamehunting.com/