KIFARUCAST

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KIFARUCAST episodes

April 03, 2018 Harold Fahrenbrook Part 2
Harold Fahrenbrook rejoins the podcast with Aron and Frank to discuss the art of traditional bow shot placement, training techniques, and lessons learned from years in the field.
1 hr 42 min
March 27, 2018 Kaley
Aron's Daughter Kaley joins the podcast and talks about her upbringing in the outdoors.
32 min
March 26, 2018 Trevon Stoltzfus - Capturing the Adventure
Trevon Stoltzfus, member of Outback Outdoors, joins the podcast to discuss the process of capturing the adventure of hunting on film.

Trevon Stoltzfus
A former collegiate and freestyle wrestler and professional bull rider was born and raised in southern New Mexico, where he had the privilege of working as an Elk, Mule Deer, and Antelope guide. From an early age the love of hunting, fishing, and the outdoors was instilled in him by a heritage passed down through his grandfather, uncles, and older cousins. Having taken numerous trophy big game animals he now desires to pass that passion for the outdoors on to others through the written word, outdoor seminars, television, and videos. Trevon in the past has had the pleasure of working for Eastmans’ Hunting Journal as the research editor and was the archery Co-Host for the Television show “The Best of the West.” He continues to work with multiple outdoor Television shows and is passionate about capturing the thrill of the hunt on video. As a freelance writer Trevon writes for many national hunting and bowhunting magazines and serves on multiple outdoor industry promotional staffs. (from Outback Outdoors website)
Outback Outdoors
1 hr 8 min
March 22, 2018 Optics Review Part 2
Optics reviewed this episode
High end 10 power binos
Swarovsky EL
Leica Noctovib
Zeiss Victory SF
Swarovsky SLC

High end 15 power binos
Leupold Santiam
Swarovski SLC
Zeiss Conquest
Meopta Meostar B1
Maven B4
Steiner HX
23 min
March 21, 2018 Unknown Legend Harold Fahrenbrook - Pants Were Crapped
Harold Fahrenbrook joins Aron and Frank on the podcast and shares his harrowing hunting stories and overall traditional bowhunting experience. Also discussed this episode is the political arena as it relates to hunting, specifically the bear hunting bans and its repercussions on the ecosystem. Sadly, feels trump science, in the general publics view of the hunting world.
1 hr 17 min
March 14, 2018 Leo the Lion
Leo joins the podcast and lends his knowledge and perspective of the hunting world gained from 34 years as a Fish and Game Warden.
1 hr 39 min
March 09, 2018 Bromance
The Bromance is alive and well. Brian Call joins the podcast to discuss the use of new technology in the hunting world.

Brian Call
I grew up on a rural countryside property in the woodland forests of Oregon’s Willamette Valley adjacent to large patches of untouched timberland. I spent my childhood roaming the woods with my cousin and next-door neighbor, Ben Morris; catching crawdads, fishing, shooting bows, and riding horses.
My father was an avid archery hunter, and he bought me my first hunting bow when I was 12 years old—the legal age to hunt in Oregon. Soon after, Ben and I went on our first elk-hunting trip and have been devoted elk hunting fanatics ever since.
Ben and I have a natural synergism that stems from a lifetime of hunting together; but our initial elk-hunting success was limited—an ingredient was missing. In 2006, we began hunting with our childhood friend, Anthony Spencer, and amidst new-found success, a brotherhood formed between us. GrittyBowmen.com was formed as a vehicle to share our love of hunting and of wild places—to help unite hunters and non-hunters alike so that we might preserve the animals we love and a way of life that we cherish.

1 hr 55 min
March 08, 2018 Fieldcraft
Luke Caudillo and Santino Castellanos join the podcast to discuss the importance of fieldcraft with Aron and Frank. The new Garmin sight is the point of contention, technology can augment shooting skills, but should never replace tried and true fieldcraft.

Luke Caudillo
He was born and raised in the railroad town of North Platte, NE. Like a lot of rural Americans, Caudillo began hunting and fishing with his brothers, cousins, and friends at the age of ten. After high school, Caudillo got involved in mix martial arts (MMA). "I was a wrestler my whole life, I missed the competition, and fighting looked fun to me," says Caudillo.
Next thing you know fighting became his career. MMA was good to Caudillo, as he made it to the top level of the sport (UFC) and currently has made coaching a big part of his life. Caudillo states, "It keeps me around the game...I want to give the younger athletes a chance to experience everything that I experienced. It was just plain good for me, kept me out trouble, and gave me drive on a daily basis."
He has enjoyed seeing his two joys come together, fighting and hunting. Hunting has always been about family and friends to Caudillo, and now it's about his teammates too. Not to mention, Luke is excited to take his daughter Eva out into the outdoors!
Gladiators Unleashed
Instagram

Santino Castellanos
Santino Castellanos is a native to Colorado who grew up with a passion for the outdoors, and for capturing his outdoor experiences through the lens of a camera. He went on his first big game hunt at the age of six and has been hooked on hunting ever since. Santino caught the entrepreneurial spirit early in life as well, running multiple businesses at a young age and quickly learning the art of making deals and designing partnerships that are greater than the sum of their parts.
His business acumen and love of the outdoors eventually led Santino to found OuttaBounds LLC, an online community and media hub for people with a passion for the outdoor lifestyle. This enabled Santino to focus his attention exclusively on the Outdoor industry, honing his production, cinematography, interactive design and social media skills while learning to navigate the brand landscape of the Outdoor business environment.
Santino has quickly become recognized as a thought leader in the industry, and in 2012 he brought his unique combination of skills and experiences to TrueSight Media as its Director of Business Development. Working in the outdoor industry has only increased Santino’s love of the outdoor lifestyle. His passion for the great outdoors also extends to his wife and two sons, who accompany him on his adventures whenever and wherever they can.
Santino_Mantino
58 min
March 01, 2018 Trad life is the Plaid life
Henry Ferguson joins the podcast again...when you carry your bow for your senior picture, you must be serious about Archery. The fellas meant to talk about gear that stands the test of time but end up talking about stiff shafts, gluten free tacos, and plaid shirts.

Henry runs a website called Not Fit To Hunt
Henry (bigchiefwhackabuck) Furguson on Instagram
Come along with us as we help other archers to become better, more efficient shooters and hunters. We'll be posting weekly YouTube videos, articles and tips that have helped us become consistently successful in the field and on the tournament line.

As bowhunters we realize that there are much more efficient methods for taking big game, but the challenge and the extended seasons are what we live for. Working all year to prepare your bow, backpack and yourself to perform at your peak in the singular moments where our skills are put to the ultimate test is practically a full-time job! However, we both have actual full-time jobs and families. Couple that with being active in conservation organizations, church, Boy Scouts, coaching our kid’s sports teams and the time to hone those skills is hard to come by. But if matters enough to you, you will find a way.
Topics will range from archery form, equipment setup and how to use it, to how we scout, hunt and pack out game after a successful hunt. Bringing hope to the lost and disenfranchised hunters who might be 100 sit-ups away from perfection, will be our goal. Looking like you were chiseled out of granite is not and never has been a prerequisite to being a successful hunter.
1 hr 27 min
February 23, 2018Paul Navarre - Colorado Bowhunters Association
Paul Navarre shares a wealth of knowledge from his near lifetime of bowhuning. Paul shares his passion regarding the preservation of wildlife and wildlife habitat. You can't get this info on YouTube...(well you can now, but experience trumps videos any day)
[email protected]
coloradobowhunting.org
Colorado Bowhunters Convention & Awards Banquet March 16th and 17th, 2018
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About the CBA

The CBA was originally formed in 1969 by a small but highly passionate and dedicated group of bow hunters. Their goal was simple; try to establish equitable big game seasons just for bow hunters. Through their individual effort, modest but improved opportunities were established with the cooperation of the Division of Wildlife (DOW), the Colorado Wildlife Commission (CWC), and the state legislature. From those humble beginnings, the CBA grew to eventually become the recognized voice for bow hunting in Colorado.
As CBA memberships grew in number, new and greater opportunities were envisioned and pursued. Success was not always a given however. Organizations opposed to hunting were equally motivated to advance their political agendas. As a consequence, CBA efforts to expand opportunities for bow hunters were often redirected toward the protection of existing privileges. It eventually became necessary to engage the professional assistance of a lobbyist in order to detect and mitigate potential threats. This political watch guard continues today and remains a costly but necessary expense.
Throughout its existence, the CBA has nurtured and refined its relationship with the DOW and CWC. The success of this on going endeavor has resulted in several key events. Most notable include invitations from the DOW to provide input to the 5-Year big game archery season structures, requests from the CWC to present an archery education seminar to its commissioners, and solicitations from the commissioners to speak at CBA Area Rep meetings. These key events are ample evidence of the mutual respect developed between our state agencies and the CBA through years of cooperation and diligent negotiation.
The CBA is first and foremost a bow hunting organization; comprised of dedicated and ethical bow hunters. Colorado archers enjoy a liberal hunting season highlighted by the fact that we have 10 big game species available to the bow hunter not including numerous small game. But the CBA is also an organization dedicated to the fulfillment of family values and camaraderie amongst members. To that end the CBA hosts several family oriented events such as its annual Jamboree, Awards Banquet, and 3-D shoots around the state. We provide state affiliated hunter safety education, college scholarships, and volunteer assistance to public television and various youth programs. Our Colorado Bowhunter news magazine is recognized for its quality of content and informative articles. Our website provides members and non-members alike, critical information on a variety of topics, a forum for open discussion, and a new medium for finding essential information in this electronic age.
The CBA promises to continue its responsibility to safe guard the privileges we enjoy today and to explore new opportunities for an ever changing tomorrow. But that responsibility demands support in the form of new and enduring memberships. If you bow hunt in Colorado and are not a member of the CBA, please consider joining now and give your fair share in protecting the privilege. As our membership grows, so will the opportunities available... this is our pledge to you the members.

The Colorado Bowhunters Association proudly accepts the mission:
to encourage and perpetuate the sport of bowhunting for all legal game;
to protect, improve and increase the opportunities for hunting with the hand held, hand drawn bow;
to cooperate with and support federal and state agencies, sportsmen’s associations, and conservation organizations, which are insuring the propagation and preservation of game and its habitat;
to encourage and conduct educational programs designed to acquaint the public and the archer with the safe and ethical use of the bow for hunting and bowhunting as an effective method of hunting legal game;
to foster unity and perpetuate the spirit of good fellowship among bowhunters;
and to develop and advocate specific policies that support and help fulfill the Mission.

Since 1969 the Colorado Bowhunters Association:
is a state bowhunting association comprised of dedicated, ethical bowhunters;
is the only recognized voice for bowhunting in Colorado;
is recognized by the Colorado Division of Wildlife, the Wildlife Commission and the state legislature;
is an organization who preserves your hunting seasons and negotiates season structures and license/permit numbers;
hired a lobbyist to keep a watchful eye on issues at the Colorado capitol;
created the concept of the “Network” to oppose animal rights and anti-hunting elements in Colorado;
promotes bowhunter education for all bowhunters;
provides a wealth of information and bowhunting insurance through membership dues;
provides six information packed “Colorado Bowhunter” news magazines per year to members;
sponsors pro-bowhunting Channel 12 programming in Denver;
participates in the Colorado Division of Wildlife Landowner Recognition Program;
is actively pursuing a state constitution giving sportsmen the right to hunt and fish; and
provides a CBA Info Line 303-697-9660.

Why you should support the CBA.

Hunting and fishing are forms of outdoor recreation as are hiking, rock climbing, biking, and 4-wheeling. Not everyone however, participates in outdoor recreation activities but those that do are often passionate about their involvement.
Bowhunters can probably be characterized as one of the more passionate groups of outdoor enthusiasts. We dearly love the outdoors and the wild things that reside within it. We are a diverse and extended family who regards bow hunting as a perfect union of man and the natural world. Our love for bow hunting and the scenes that accompany the privilege can only be understood by those that relish the environs as deeply as we do. We are literally drawn to nature…autumn arriving like a golden chariot piercing the pure air and azure sky on contrails of yesterday’s dreams and tomorrow’s promises. Our treks into the tall grasses and deep forest quench an ancient urge that others cannot apprehend. Yet, defeating our quarry isn't nearly as important as having had the opportunity to be among them… having had the opportunity to be part of something greater than ourselves.
There are those however, that totally disregard our passion for the outdoors and are financially motivated to take those freedoms from us. Organizations like HSUS, PETA, and others are determined to destroy hunting starting with archers…and will go to any means to accomplish their goals.

If you bowhunt in Colorado and are not currently a member of the CBA ... please consider joining today. We need your support to protect the privilege so many enjoy. Here are some other reasons to join:
Six issues of The Colorado Bowhunter magazine every year
Drawing entries for free bows and other top prizes
Personal input to season structures and other state regulations
Special information mailings on CBA events and 3-D shoots
Personal identification as a valued member and conservationist
Access to future "members only" features on the CBA webssite
1 hr 23 min

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Welcome to Kifarucast! The official podcast of Kifaru International. Your source for backcountry hunting, fishing, archery, nutrition, and camping information! We welcome a wide variety of guests…