Muzzle-Loaders Podcast

Did you know that it was possible to get into muzzleloading for less than $350? 

Maybe you are a first-timer and you just want to try your hand at muzzleloading or maybe you drew an unexpected tag and you are trying to get everything that you need on the cheap. Whatever your story, muzzleloading is an incredible sport and you don't have to break the bank to get involved! I hope that you enjoy this conversation between Darren and Hunter about how to get involved in muzzleloading on a budget. 

The smallest of the big game species in North America can present a big challenge! Join us on this episode of the Muzzle-Loaders Podcast as we sit down with John McAdams of The Big Game Hunting Blog and talk about hunting javelina with a muzzleloader. John is a very experienced javelina hunter and has many fantastic tips and tricks to make your next javelina hunt a success!

Removing the gamey taste from wild meat can seem impossible but there are a few steps that you can take while in the field to make your deer and elk meat taste great!

The gamey flavor is one of the biggest complaints that people have about eating wild meat but what most people don't know is that removing the gamey taste starts long before you get to the kitchen. There are several things that you can do in the field dressing, transportation, and butchering process to improve the flavor of this year's kill! Listen in as Darren and Nate talk about this and so much more!

Traditional muzzleloader rendezvous are a great time filled with black powder shooting, tomahawks, and some of the best people you will ever meet!

We had a lot of fun at our local La Grande Rendezvous shooting muzzleloaders and hanging out with the wonderful people in our local muzzleloader community. While there, we were able to sit down with Darrell Plank, the Booshway of the La Grande Rendezvous. Darrell has been attending and hosting rendezvous for nearly 50 years and has been shooting muzzleloaders that entire time. We really enjoyed being able to get Darrell's unique perspective on muzzleloading as a whole and the future of the rendezvous community. You will not want to miss out on this episode!

There are countless muzzleloader misconceptions that can be very dangerous to you and those around you. We are here to set the record straight and help you have a safe, ethical, and enjoyable experience while muzzleloader hunting and shooting!

There are three main things that you will need to know before diving into a muzzleloader hunt: 

1. Know the animals 

2. Know the Terrain 

3. Know your Muzzleloader  

In this episode of the Muzzle-Loaders Podcast, we are talking about hunt preparation! We have all heard the adage "Fail to prepare, prepare to fail." This is never more true than when you are preparing for a hunt but you can put a lot of effort into the WRONG preparation and it won't do you any good. We are here to point you in the right direction so that you have a successful and ethical hunt!

If you dream of bugling bulls and are looking for some helpful tips before you start your season, then you won't want to miss this episode of The Muzzle-Loaders Podcast!

Today Darren and Verlyn go over some frequently asked elk hunting questions and Verlyn shares some of the lessons that he has learned over more than 50 years of elk hunting experience! You will want to get a pen and pad ready for this one!

Life is short, make the most of it by sharing what you have with those around you and have lots of fun along the way! That is the philosophy of the Schearer family. 

Shoot Straight TV is not just a hunting TV show, it is a ministry. Today we sit down with Chad and Marsha Schearer and we talk about hunting, family, and the ministry of Shoot Straight TV. The Schearers have touched countless lives through their life and testimony and they continue to take the message of the gospel with them around the world!

How much are you willing to work to make your dream career happen?

Gary Lewis is a professional hunter and outdoor writer from Central Oregon. You may recognize him from his television show on Amazon Prime. We are very excited to have had the opportunity to sit down and talk about muzzleloaders, hunting, and what it takes to be an outdoor writer. If you have ever dreamed of becoming a full-time outdoorsman then this is the podcast for you!

Can you imagine ringing steel at 800 yards with a muzzleloader? That is more attainable than you might think and we are going to tell you why.

Long-range shooting has been gaining popularity in the centerfire world and now we are seeing the same thing happen in muzzleloading. In this episode, Darren, Nate, and Brad talk about everything that you will need to know before getting involved in long-range muzzleloading. Whether you are preparing for your next muzzleloader hunt or just headed out to the range, this podcast is one you won't want to miss!