I Love Muzzleloading Ethan Yazel

Brian LaMaster is a master gunsmith, craftsman, and artist. He handcrafts early rifles and fowlers, offers fine restorations, and is an expert in Kentucky rifle styles. An appraiser, consultant, advisor, restorer, creator, and historian, Brian’s knowledge, experience, and work is highly valued.
A true enthusiast, Brian’s interest in all guns is lifelong—and he believes every gun, in any condition, reveals something to be learned. In addition to 18th and 19th century rifles and fowlers, he collects bags, horns, tomahawks, swords, furniture, tools, and Native American trade guns. He learned under the tutelage of Keith Casteel in Woodstock, Virginia in 1985, becoming a full-time master gunsmith in 1992.
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Today we're talking with artisan Kris Daman about his history in muzzleloading, how he got started and how that journey lead him to rediscovering some almost long lost artforms. Kris recreates the artwork many today don't have the stomach for, from skinning and tanning to weaving and more.
Follow Kris' work online: Instagram. madtanner67 , Facebook kris.daman.5

Resources/books Mentioned in this episodeLinks may include affiliate links that support the website
Fingerweaving article written by Tim Connin featured in "The Book of Buckskinning VI": https://amzn.to/3Jj3mdy
Chippewa Customs (Publications of the Minnesota Historical Society) Paperback – October 15, 1979https://amzn.to/4aBM4o7
“Without them there would be no smoking, Isaac Walters” - https://frenchinwisconsin.couleetech.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2013/03/Without-them-there-would-be-no-smoking-shared.pdf
Deerskin and Duffles - https://amzn.to/3w5Hxep
Give us good measure- https://amzn.to/3U35RWj
The Fur Trade in Canada: An Introduction to Canadian Economic History (The Canada 150 Collection) by Harold A. Innis - ttps://amzn.to/3UlsxCp

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Tentatively named "Hang Fire", this archive of a livestream talk with Jason Gatliff is a casual episode where we answer questions about muzzleloading, history and "what ifs" live from the audience.
Hang Fire is delayed ignition in a muzzleloader, I thought the word worked well for something like this that isn't "live", but still holds some fun conversation and learning opportunity. Like the format? Let us know via email @ ilovemuzzleloading@gmail.com and follow us on instagram to be a part of the next one.
https://www.instagram.com/ilovemuzzleloading
I recognize the audio quality isn't the best, I'll be setting up better equipment for the next one.
This is in no way replacing our regular interviews, these are made in addition to the scheduled interviews.

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Idaho looks to be the target of pressures to open up it’s muzzleloading season.
This news story comes from a tip from the Idaho Wildlife Federation. For full transparency, they are against this bill.
Idaho Wildlife Federation Alert- https://idahowildlife.org/news/action-alert-ho469
Last fall, Idaho Fish and Game proposed a change to allow lead and non-lead projectiles in their muzzleloader season. While in committee to discuss the change, legislators reportedly felt the changes didn't do enough and have introduced HB 469 as an alternative change
HB 469 seeks to legislativly direct the IDFG to not adopt or enforcing any rule that makes it unlawful to use 209 primers, pelletized powder, or sabots in a muzzleloader-only season.
Initial perception - very round-about and forceful way to open up Idaho’s current muzzleloaders season via state legislature, not the IDFG.
The 2023 Edition of IDGF Big Game Seasons and Rules only uses the word “traditional” twice, not in reference to muzzleloaders. Idaho Fish and Game’s documentation never mentions the idea of historic preservation or traditional muzzleloading appreciation anywhere. This is important because that point is the key fulcrum of this argument here and across the United States.
(It could be argued that this conversation over words and meanings is happening across American Culture right now, but we’re going to stick to muzzle loading. Keep an eye out though in your day-to day life)
Based on Idaho’s rules, Idaho appears to have a more “traditionally” focused muzzleloader season but,
To be blunt, nothing in Idaho’s Fish and Game says anythign about keeping muzzleloading traditional, it’s a big ol’ legal hole in the “traditional” argument that can be driven through with a truck.

Links from Kyle and the IDWF:IDWF blog post on HB469 with an action alert,
BREAKING: Idaho Legislators Setting Seasons, Again — Idaho Wildlife Federation
ISWF Legislative Bill Tracker where people can see the bills relating to fish and wildlife, a little about them, our stance on each bill, and a signup for our weekly updates and action alerts for the 2024 session,
Idaho Bill Tracker — Idaho Wildlife Federation
This is the Idaho House Resources and Conservation Committee homepage. Agendas for meetings are listed here and there are links for people to sign up to testify in person or remotely during meetings, 
HRES – Idaho State Legislature
If people want to provide input on HB469 they can call the House Resources and Conservation Committee at (208)332-1136, or send an email to hres@house.idaho.gov

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Today we're talking with Benjamin Quearry about his history in muzzleloading, and what he loves about the American Southern Mountain Rifle.
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Topics & Timestamps
00:01:00 How Ben got started
00:53:00 Ben's drawing Plans - https://logcabinshop.com/oc30/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=84157
01:32:00 Gunsmith of Williamsburg
01:35:00 Southern Rifles and their changes
01:43:00 What brings you back to the southern rifle?
01:48 Tips for the aspiring Craftsman
Ben's Recommendations
Books -
Fox Fire 5Complete Modern BlacksmithRecreating the American LongrifleGunsmith of Grenville County$50 Knife ShopKnife in Homespun America by Madison GrantLinks
American Longrifles ForumBen's instagramBen's email - Gunmakershall@gmail.comGunmaker's Hall Video TourMcinturf Rifle Video Tour
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Today we're taking a look at the current state of percussion caps in the United States and how past years can inform what will happen with percussion cap availability in 2024.
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