I'm taking a break from the pod to start making videos. It might take me a while to get up and running, but eventually I intend to relaunch on YouTube. See you then!

-Samuel

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Are small calibers and cartridges really sufficient for hunting big game animals like deer, elk, and bears? Are there advantages to hunting with smaller cartridges vs. larger cartridges? In this episode, Samuel explains how his thinking has changed and what you need to know.

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The Persistence Outdoors Podcast focuses on big-game hunting in North America. Whether you’re preparing for your first hunt, getting back into it, or just here to hang out, join us as we help more people get outside and into the hunting lifestyle.

If you're new to shooting, you may be surprised at how inaccurate your rifle is... or maybe it's you. In this episode, Samuel talks about diagnosing whether it's you shooting poor groups, or if it's just your rifle. First he explores common issues that could be making your rifle inaccurate. Then he covers shooting mistakes that you can fix to become a better shooter.

The Persistence Outdoors Podcast focuses on big-game hunting in North America. Whether you’re preparing for your first hunt, getting back into it, or just here to hang out, join us as we help more people get outside and into the hunting lifestyle.

In this episode, Samuel explains the basic factors that affect a bullet in flight, including gravity (or "drop"), velocity, aerodynamic drag, air density, and wind drift. He also covers BC (Ballistic Coefficient), sectional density, shooting up or down hill, true ballistic range, using ballistics calculators, and maximum point-blank range. If you want to become a better rifle shooter start getting familiar with ballistics and apply what you've learned at the range.

The Persistence Outdoors Podcast focuses on big-game hunting in North America. Whether you’re preparing for your first hunt, getting back into it, or just here to hang out, join us as we help more people get outside and into the hunting lifestyle.

In this episode, Samuel points out the details that make a quality hunting knife. (He also explains which knives NOT to give your kids.) By the end, you'll have a better idea of what the best hunting knife is for your purposes. Many of the of the oversized blades you see hanging in the sporting goods store are not going to cut it.

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The Persistence Outdoors Podcast focuses on big-game hunting in North America. Whether you’re preparing for your first hunt, getting back into it, or just here to hang out, join us as we help more people get outside and into the hunting lifestyle.

If you're prepping for spring bear or turkey season, or just drew tags for deer or elk, it's time to make a plan. In this episode, Samuel embraces the old Boy Scout motto "Be Prepared" and walks through planning a hunting trip from start to finish.

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The Persistence Outdoors Podcast focuses on big-game hunting in North America. Whether you’re preparing for your first hunt, getting back into it, or just here to hang out, join us as we help more people get outside and into the hunting lifestyle.

It's not uncommon for hunters and outdoorsmen to struggle with knee pain. Hunting big game like deer and elk often requires a heavy pack out, not to mention carrying around your rifle, water, optics, and everything else. In this episode, Samuel tells the story of his knee injury and recovery. He also explains his new philosophy and protocol for pain-free knees in the wild.

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Animal movement isn't random. For hunters, that's great news. In this episode, Samuel explains daily patterns, rutting movement, and seasonal patterns that can help you find animals when you're hunting deer, elk, bears, and other big game. This episode builds on the previous episode about scouting, so make sure to listen to that one as well.

The Persistence Outdoors Podcast is a hunting podcast geared towards new and intermediate hunters. Whether you’re preparing for your first hunt, getting back into it, or just here to hang out, join us as we help more people get outside and into the hunting lifestyle.

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This episode covers the basics of scouting and e-scouting, two essential hunting skills that can increase your success. Topics include: how to scout, what you're actually looking for when scouting, why terrain features matter, when to e-scout vs. scouting in person, using mapping apps, and more.

The Persistence Outdoors Podcast is a hunting podcast geared towards new and intermediate hunters. Whether you’re preparing for your first hunt, getting back into it, or just here to hang out, join us as we help more people get outside and into the hunting lifestyle.

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In this episode, Samuel explains knife safety best practices to help you stay safe with a blade. Topics include safe cutting direction, your "blood circle" and the "triangle of death," keeping your knife sharp, how to give and accept a knife safely, what to do with a dropped knife, using cutting gloves, assembling a first aid kit, and more. Remember, don't get complacent!

The Persistence Outdoors Podcast is a hunting podcast geared towards new and intermediate hunters. Whether you’re preparing for your first hunt, getting back into it, or just here to hang out, join us as we help more people get outside and into the hunting lifestyle.

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