Hunt Shoot Live Dwayne Sturgill & Zack Sarver
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Hunt Shoot Live was formed out of passion for shooting, hunting, and the outdoors by Dwayne Sturgill and Zack Sarver. Our primary goal is to share these passions with others while documenting our adventures along the way.
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Idaho DIY Backpacking Mule Deer Hunt -- 2020 edition
In this episode, Dwayne and Zack record live from the field with their experiences in another attempt at a DIY backpacking mule deer hunt in the mountains of Idaho.
Topics include:
Logistics
TSA locks on guns
Gear upgrades
Google eyes
What you really pay for in a guided/semi-guided hunt
Bathroom techniques
Another use for WD-40
Mountain weather forecasts -
Hunting Season Planning -- What's coming up? Where we're going? LET'S GET IT
In this episode, Dwayne and Zack get together and talk about the seasons that are upcoming.
Topics include:
Scouting and property preparation
Virginia Rifle Bear
Youth Day
Idaho 2020
Rifle deer season -
Long range shooting - What do you have to have?
In this episode, Dwayne and Zack dig deeper on "buy once, cry once". We've talked about spending more on ARs, handguns, and optics, so now we're talking in more detail on what you really need in a long-range weapon. Which components are the most important, and what might you see as you go up in price ranges.
Less expensive = more mass produced = less quality control
Quality of barrel
Action “true”
Free floated barrel
Trigger
MOA vs accuracy
How much does group size matter? - Brian Litz blog from PrecisionRifleBlog.com
Dwayne's results between Ruger Precision and custom rig. Was it worth it?
Make sure to follow Hunt Shoot Live on YouTube to see a video review of Dwayne's custom rifle! -
Military Grit - From Appalachian hunter to soldier
In this episode, Dwayne and Zack are joined by Peyton Simmons. Peyton is a fellow hunter and groundhog slayer who is finishing up his active duty time for the US Army. We explore how those previous mountaineering and hunting skills translate into being a soldier, and how military training can help back in the woods.
Topics include:
Military weapons
Shooting training
Cold weather gear recommendations
Mental toughness
Simmons charged by a black bear -
Scouting deer, bear, and turkey -- How When and Why?
In this episode, Dwayne and Zack get together and talk about scouting the three big species we hunt in Virginia: Whitetail deer, Black bear, and Turkey. We dig into each species talking about methods of scouting, what time of the year you'd start scouting, and why you may want to scout.
Topics:
Deer (00:40)
Bear (31:15)
Turkey (45:52) -
Gear comparisons for a backcountry hunt - Idaho mule deer 2020
In this episode, Dwayne and Zack are joined by Dr. Brandon Buskill to compare their gear prepping for their 2020 Idaho mule deer hunts and talk about how pumped we all are to get a muley! If you need to reference one of the gear lists, jump straight to the time mentioned.
Gear Lists:
Dwayne (4:13) -
Pack: Eberlestock Just One
Sleeping Bag: Marmot Lithium 0 degree bag
Sleeping pad: Big Agnes sleeping pad
Tent: Luxe Outdoor Megahorn Tipi Tent
Wood Stove: Luxe Outdoor Titanium Stove
Stove: Optimus Crux Lite Stove
Fuel: Butane/Isopropane
Hydration Bladder: Cabelas 3ltr
Water Filter: Sawyer mini
Gun: Remington 700 CDL 7mm rem mag
Binoculars: Swarovski Optik 10x40
Spotting Scope: Nightforce TS-82
Tripod: Rekon Carbon Fiber
FirstLite Clothing: Chamberlin down coat, Uncomphagre puffy pants, Cirrus puffy jacket, Catalyst pant
Miscellaneous merino and polyester base layers
Food: Mountain House
Other gear: knife, bone/wood saw, hatchet, aluminum pot, cup, wipes, small tarp, spork, lighter, cotton balls/vaseline, game bags, video camera, tripod
Zack (30:30) -
Pack: Eberlestock Team Elk M5
Boots: Crispi Idaho II
Socks: Darn Tough Hunter Full Cushion
Sleeping Bag: Therm-a-rest Questar 0 degree
Sleeping pad: Klymit Static V Insulated
Stove: Etekcity Ultralite portable camping stove
Fuel: Butane/Isopropane
Water Filter: Sawyer Squeeze
Trekking poles: Cascade Mountain Tech Carbon Fiber Quick Lock
Gun: Browning X-Bolt Hunter 7mm Rem Mag
Binoculars: Vortex Viper HD 10x42
Rangefinder: Sig Sauer KILO2200MR 7x25
Communication: Garmin inReach Mini
Music/Podcast Player: Mighty Vibe
Battery Pack: Anker PowerCore+ 26800 PD
Shooting Sticks: Bog Red-legged devil
FirstLite Clothing: Catalyst pant, Catalyst jacket, Kiln hoody, Klamath QZ, Uncompahgre Jacket, Uncompahgre Pants, Catalyst gloves, Furnace top, Furnace zip-off boot top pants
WoolX Glacier Heavyweight Shirt and Bottom
Underwear: Meriwool Boxers
Food: Mountain House
Other gear: knife, bone/wood saw, hatchet, aluminum pot, cup, wipes, small tarp, spork, lighter, cotton balls/vaseline, game bags, video camera, tripod
Brandon (59:31) -
Pack: Mystery Ranch Metcalf
Sleeping Bag: Snugpak Softie Elite 1
Sleeping pad: Thermarest neoair
Tent: Coleman 1 man
Stove: MSR Pocket Rocket
Fuel: Butane/Isopropane
REI Nalgene 1ltr
Water treatment: Iodine tablets, Sawyer mini backup
Personal Locator Beacon: ACR ResQLink
All wool clothes
Food: Mountain House
Other gear: game bags knife, bone/wood saw, 2 lights plus batteries, Video Camera, Knife Sharpener, Small camp towel, Toilet paper, 10 L dry bag for sensitive gear, Paracord, Small multi tool, Foam seat pad, Thin 6'x8' tarp, 2 black trash bags, Titanium cup, spork, Butane for stove, Lighter x 2