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Backcountry Hunting Podcast focuses on inspiring and teaching about deep-country hunting, with emphasis on DIY techniques, gear, prep and how-to. Lifelong wilderness hunter Joseph von Benedikt shares stories and tips for success.

Backcountry Hunting Podcast Joseph von Benedikt

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    • 4.9 • 965 Ratings

Backcountry Hunting Podcast focuses on inspiring and teaching about deep-country hunting, with emphasis on DIY techniques, gear, prep and how-to. Lifelong wilderness hunter Joseph von Benedikt shares stories and tips for success.

    Hunting New Zealand Part 2: DIY on Public Land

    Hunting New Zealand Part 2: DIY on Public Land

    Here's the second half of our recent adventure in New Zealand... DIY on public land, in pursuit of chamois in the Southern Alps. Steep country, incessant rain, and low visiblity all were against us but hard hunting paid off and we each brought home a great chamois buck. 
    Recorded on a small portable mic, hunkered in or beside a tent in alpine country, this episode is about as raw and real as they come... We tell our hunt stories, talk about what gear did and didn't work, and about the backcountry hunting skills and techniques learned hunting public land in America's West that helped us succeed. Plus, of course, our Weatherby cartridges, bullets, tents, boots, raingear and optics of choice. 
    ENJOY! 
     
    FRIENDS! We're at a crucial time in the growth of the show, and need all the support we can get to take it to the next level. Please join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry where you'll get access to all our bonus material and can contribute a few dollars.
    VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE: 
    www.browning.com
    www.barnesbullets.com
    www.timneytriggers.com
    www.leupold.com
    www.onxmaps.com
    www.silencercentral.com
    https://www.portersfirearms.com/
    www.siembidacustomknives.com
    https://javelinbipod.com

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Bonus episode: Leupold's new RX-5000 Rangefinder

    Bonus episode: Leupold's new RX-5000 Rangefinder

    Leupold's new RX-5000 rangefinder ranges to FIVE THOUSAND yards (or even a tad more!) and has the ability to project waypoints to onX Maps! This interview with Leupold's Eric Overstreet details the features and characteristics of this awesome new optic. ENJOY!
    For those of you that would like to see the new rangefinder in hand, check out the video of this episode on YouTube. Here's a link: https://youtu.be/1QWYeVQCqfg
    Please subscribe on YouTube! 

    • 35 min
    Hunting New Zealand, Part 1: Free-Range Tahr & Fallow Deer

    Hunting New Zealand, Part 1: Free-Range Tahr & Fallow Deer

    Kiwi Country! This episode we're in the field in New Zealand, hunting with Adam and Brenda Weatherby and their cameraman Koby Owens. Outfitter is Same Caley, who specializes in authentic, free-range hunts. Halfway through our hunt we paused to dry out, do laundry, and record a podcast about the two bull Tahr and Fallow deer we'd taken so far. 
    Plus, our group experienced a mountain-hunting accident that should have resulted in death or at least catestrophic injury. We relate that story in this episode, and you can still hear the shock in the voices of those involved. 
    We wrap up with a discussion of logistics: How to plan travel, rifle importation, physical training, and so forth for a free-range hunt in beautiful New Zealand. ENJOY!
     
    FRIENDS! We're at a crucial time in the growth of the show, and need all the support we can get to take it to the next level. Please join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry where you'll get access to all our bonus material and can contribute a few dollars.
    VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE: 
    www.browning.com
    www.barnesbullets.com
    www.timneytriggers.com
    www.leupold.com
    www.onxmaps.com
    www.silencercentral.com
    https://www.portersfirearms.com/
    www.siembidacustomknives.com
    https://javelinbipod.com

    • 1 hr 16 min
    How to Plan & Do An Aoudad Hunt

    How to Plan & Do An Aoudad Hunt

    Ever wonder how to put together a great hunt for aoudad, aka the "poor man's Desert Bighorn" aka Barbary Sheep? This episode has awesome intel, planning, and hunt strategy from seasoned guide Colton Heward and from onX Hunt top gun Dylan Dowson. We cover everything from logistics to rifles and cartridges to pre-hunt practicing—all generously supported with great hunting stories. ENJOY! 
     
    FRIENDS! We're at a crucial time in the growth of the show, and need all the support we can get to take it to the next level. Please join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry where you'll get access to all our bonus material and can contribute a few dollars.
    VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE: 
    www.browning.com
    www.barnesbullets.com
    www.timneytriggers.com
    www.leupold.com
    www.onxmaps.com
    www.silencercentral.com
    https://www.portersfirearms.com/
    www.gunwerks.com
    www.siembidacustomknives.com
    https://javelinbipod.com

    • 1 hr 14 min
    Surviving a Bush Plane Crash, & Spartan Roots with Mark Wheeler

    Surviving a Bush Plane Crash, & Spartan Roots with Mark Wheeler

    Here's the story of how Mark Wheeler survived a catestrophic bush plane crash in the Northwest, as well as the unique way he met and backed the most interesting man in the world--Rob Gearing--in building the Spartan brand. This was a terrific fireside conversation, recorded in the field. ENJOY!
    FRIENDS! We're at a crucial time in the growth of the show, and need all the support we can get to take it to the next level. Please join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry where you'll get access to all our bonus material and can contribute a few dollars.
    VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE: 
    www.browning.com
    www.barnesbullets.com
    www.timneytriggers.com
    www.leupold.com
    www.onxmaps.com
    www.silencercentral.com
    https://www.portersfirearms.com/
    www.gunwerks.com
    www.siembidacustomknives.com
    https://javelinbipod.com

    • 1 hr 5 min
    The Great 280 Ackley Improved, with Ron Spomer

    The Great 280 Ackley Improved, with Ron Spomer

    Could the .280 Ackley Improved be the most versatile western hunting cartridge? Long-time .280 Ackley man Ron Spomer joins this episode to explore it's history and capability. This discussion is full of great stories and anecdotes and lots of information on what is certainly one of the greatist hunting cartridges available. Plus, of course, we share details of our favorite .280 Ackley rifles and loads. ENJOY! 
     
    FRIENDS! We're at a crucial time in the growth of the show, and need all the support we can get to take it to the next level. Please join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry where you'll get access to all our bonus material and can contribute a few dollars.
    VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE: 
    www.browning.com
    www.barnesbullets.com
    www.timneytriggers.com
    www.leupold.com
    www.onxmaps.com
    www.silencercentral.com
    https://www.portersfirearms.com/
    www.siembidacustomknives.com
    https://javelinbipod.com

    • 48 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
965 Ratings

965 Ratings

Bossman Senior ,

The Backcountry Hunting Podcast-Best!

This podcast combines the best of rifles, cartridges, gear, and gadgets along with stories of epic hunting adventures and practical outdoor logic. Give it a try…you won’t be disappointed 😉

Jackson_Clay ,

Best hunting podcast I’ve tried

This is the best hunting and backcountry podcast I’ve tried. It contains a vast amount of knowledge and information for everyone just starting out to those who have been doing it all their lives. Absolutely love it!!

pitbossguy ,

Love this

Just started listening a few months ago and love the informative,well thought out, accurate information on many shooting and hunting subjects and presented in an entertaining way? My go to podcast for anything Backcountry hunting, shooting or just plain entertaining programming! Keep up the great work! You didn’t talk me into a 280 Ackley improved yet but did convince me on a 7mm PRC!

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