295 episodes
Backcountry Hunting Podcast Joseph von Benedikt
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4.9 • 963 Ratings
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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.
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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
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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 -
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 -
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 -
Hunting Rights On The Precipice
Are our hunting rights and traditions in danger? If you consider England and Scotland as precursors of what could happen in America, then the answer is yes, potentially.
In this episode, we talk about what is happening in various hunting communities around the world, and discuss what we can do to protect and preserve our hunting heritage—wherever we live. We take a deep dive into conservation, wildlife management, being good stewards, and the benefits of hunting as a family and eating clean, wild meat we've brought home ourselves. This one is important, folks.
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 -
How To Pick a Hunting Bullet
Ever wonder how to pick just the right bullet to hunt with? This episode's for you. We take a deep dive into bullet construction and sectional density, and detail the performance of four different fundamental bullet types:
Bullets for deer-size game Bullets for elk- to moose-size game Bullets for dangerous game Bullets for pachyderms and for tracking wounded dangerous game Plus we explain:
Sectional density How bullets mushroom (the mechanics) Temporary vs. permanent wound channels Energy as applied to terminal performance How bullets kill: Loss of blood Loss of nervous-system function Compromised vital organs Before concluding, we suggest several different favorite bullet types, and wrap all the technical "bullet nerd" info into a simple, useful formula for picking the right hunting bullet for your task. ENJOY!
BIG NEWS! We've just launched a YouTube channel. Our boy William (the ever-popular host of the Backcountry Apprentice segment) will be editing and publishing videos of our episodes. Please jump over to YouTube and give him a quick subscribe! Here's a link to make it easy:
https://www.youtube.com/@BackcountryHuntingPodcast
ALSO: 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.onxmaps.com
www.barnesbullets.com
www.timneytriggers.com
https://www.portersfirearms.com/
www.browning.com
www.leupold.com
www.silencercentral.com
https://javelinbipod.com
www.gunwerks.com
www.siembidacustomknives.com
Customer Reviews
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!!
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!
Great full
I have never gave Africa hunting much thought one way or another but after hearing you and Ron bring up elephants and it really opened my eyes to more than just America thanks I still don’t have much interest in hunting there. I will definitely defend the topic with more information because of you all. Phill of duck dynasty or the unashamed podcast said it best when he quoted the New Testament when Jesus tells his disciples to eat all the animals God created