What happens after you shoot an animal can feel like a mystery if you've never experienced it before. In this episode, Samuel gives a step-by-step explanation of what you'll need to do. Whether you're hunting deer, elk, bear, or some other big game animal, the process is pretty much the same.

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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When you finally go hunting, what should you even do? Just walk around and hope you bump into something? In this episode, Samuel walks through a whitetail deer hunt from start to finish. If you're successful, it could be a long day!

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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More places to hunt equal more hunting opportunities. Listen in as Samuel explains the best ways to find a new hunting spot.

Topics covered: OnX Hunt app, using government agency websites, private land leases and agreements, private land, scouting, e-scouting tools, finding access and animals, hunting near private land boundaries 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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Before you go hunting, you'll need to zero your rifle. In this episode, Samuel explains how to do it right, from mounting your riflescope to shooting your final group.

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Shotguns are the most versatile hunting weapon. With a good shotgun, you can legally hunt just about any game animal in the U.S. In this episode, Samuel covers the three main types of shotguns, gauge choice, chamber length, chokes, barrels, sight options and more.

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Samuel walks you through choosing a rifle scope so you can be ready to hunt this fall.

Topics covered: Broken backpack update, glass quality, magnification, objective lens size, turrets, parallax, reticle types, first vs. second focal plane reticles, eye relief, field of view, weight, testing your scope, Samuel's scope notes.

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There are hundreds of hunting rifles on the market. How do you choose which one to buy? In this episode, Samuel explains what you should look for on a hunting rifle so you can make an informed purchase.

Topics covered: legality; use case; stock fit and material; barrel contour, free floating, threading, and finish; action; one vs. two-stage triggers; magazine vs. hinged floorplate; choosing a rifle cartridge; specific rifle recommendations.

Ruger American

Tikka T3X Superlite

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In this episode, Samuel lays out 10 steps that will prepare you to hunt this fall – even if you've never hunted before.

1. Complete hunter's ed

2. Read your regs

3. Decide what to hunt

4. Decide where to hunt

5. Determine the season

6. Practice with your weapon

7. Assemble your kit

8. Make a success plan

9. Get your license and tags

10. Go hunt!

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New hunters: schedule your hunter education course so you'll be ready for this fall!

Q & A questions: What is grain weight? Do I need camo to hunt? How do I start hunting? Do I need a rangefinder? How much meat can you get off a deer? Should I zero at 100 or 200 yards? How do I train for hunting?

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Samuel explains common hunting terms you may hear at the range: caliber, cartridge, shell, guage, load, handload, sight in / zero, bench, turret, drop, wind drift, BC, MOA, group, pattern, and long-range.

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