RnA Outdoors Podcast

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The RnA Outdoors Podcast covers all things hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. In each episode, we interview experts in the outdoors industry to share knowledge and help our fellow sportsman be successful.

Episodes

Tuesday Mar 28, 2017

EP17: Jim Sessions, Huskemaw Optics & Best of the West

Tuesday Mar 28, 2017

We take a break from the busy Western Hunting Expo to speak with Jim Sessions, vested partner of Huskemaw Optics which is based out of Cody, WY. Jim also is a field host for ‘The Best of the West’ TV series on the Pursuit Channel (Long Range Hunting Authority). He was born and raised in Wyoming where he has remained in the outdoors for most all of his life.

Topics covered:

Passion for DIY Adventures and what led you to success with Huskemaw
The concept behind ‘The Huskemaw Advantage’, what sets this product apart from competition
Best of the West shooting systems:
- Breakdown the system, capabilities, limitations
- Discuss how the system is manufactured, bullet match, optics (turrets)
What is the biggest variable when shooting long distances? Wind/Thermals? Mirage? Steady rest?
Best caliber for long range shooting
Explain difference MOA vs Mil… What does 1 MOA signify at 100 yds?
If I have a base model 700… Discuss the makeover process and can you build a 1000 yard shooter?
Upcoming Huskemaw events (June 10-11, Cody)

You can contact Jim at: jim@huskemaw.com or online at www.huskemaw.com.

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Saturday Mar 18, 2017

EP16: John McGannon, Wildeats Enterprises Game Chef

Saturday Mar 18, 2017

Most all of us hunt for the meat and the experience, and that experience continues in the kitchen. Wild game chef John McGannon shares his insights on field preparation to tablefare of wild game. We talk about bourbon, bacon, butter, bratwurst, and Habanero Teryiaki Honey Saki Soy Glaze...

Topics covered:

Where did your passion for cooking come from?
What is WildEats Enterprises? Background, journey (opened 13 restaurants, rubs & seasonings
Publications: RMEF Bugle (Carnivore’s Kitchen), MDF (Cuisine Elevation), Outdoor News (Taste of the Wild)
What is your favorite game meat to prepare?
Dry aging meat… What’s the science behind this tactic? How long for various meats?
Is it better to sear meat and cook quickly or slow cook low temp over time?
Temperature Awareness: Why is this important? Optimum temperature for cooling?
Where can someone get these fine products? Retail locations

You can contact John at: john@wildeats.com or online at https://www.wildeats.com/.

Friday Mar 10, 2017

EP15: Corey Jacobsen, Dirk Durham, Donnie Drake - Elk 101 Trio

Friday Mar 10, 2017

For the first time in podcast history, we were able to round up the Elk 101 trio and talk Elk during the Western Hunting Expo in SLC. Corey, Dirk, and Donnie have been hunting partners for many years and share some of their insights and tactics to getting it done in September. In addition, they enjoy jabbing each other a bit and laughing about times had in the elk woods. These guys emulate what a partnership should be in the backcountry and its obvious their passion for chasing bull elk in September.

Topics covered:

Where did the elk hunting passion start and why?
2011 Extreme Elk Magazine (Dirk): Part of the initial plan? Gateway to bigger projects?
What was the driver to starting Elk 101?
What’s in the pack? What can’t you live without in the back country? Elk calls?
2016 Fall Hunting Recap:
- Idaho, New Mexico (w/ Randy), Isaac’s hunt,
Future projects or releases from Elk 101?
During application season, what plans are you making for fall 2017? Points based or OTC?
Scenarios and tactics:
- 1pm, calm mid-September day, take a nap or hunt? Why?
- Bull hung up at 100 yds and won’t move, do you close the distance? Bugle? Cow call?
- Hunting an area with heavy predation, how do you approach strategy & calling tactic?

You can contact Corey and the gang at http://www.elk101.com.

Thursday Mar 02, 2017

EP14: Robert Hanneman & Garth Jenson, Huntin' Fool

Thursday Mar 02, 2017

We locked ourselves away in the steel tank Diesel Brothers 'Built to Hunt Truck' at the Western Hunting Expo and talk about the Huntin' Fool. Both Garth Jenson and Robert Hanneman have worked with and for the Huntin’ Fool for over a decade and are a wealth of knowledge when it comes to not only hunting but applying for Western Big Game. All that and Robert doesn't let our co-host Jason Quick live down his short lived videographer career... Tune in and listen!

Topics covered:

How did you get involved with The Huntin’ Fool?
- What competitive advantage does Huntin’ Fool offer for application services?
- Explain difference in Bonus vs Preference Points… Modified Preference
Dive into application strategies
- Saving points for trophy units, mid-tier units, trophy quality
- OTC tags available
Discuss Application Strategies for clients --- Long term vs short term goals?
I’m new and never have applied, how do you work with those clients?
- Budget, how to prepare a beginner for what it can cost
- 1 year plan, 5 year plan, 10-15 year plan
2016 Hunting Season Recap
What do you have your sights set on for 2017?
Hunts planned? Longer term tags?

You can contact Robert at: robert@huntinfool.com and Garth at: garth@huntinfool.com or online at http://www.huntinfool.net/.

Wednesday Feb 22, 2017

EP13: Alex & Johnny Thomson, Eland Safaris of South Africa

Wednesday Feb 22, 2017

After gorging on elk meat, venison, and red wine, we sit down with Professional Hunters Alex and Johnny Thomson who own and operate Eland Safaris located in South Africa. They offer world class accommodations for those looking to book an African safari of a lifetime.

Topics covered:

Where is Eland Safaris located in proximity to Africa?
Discuss the process of booking a hunt--- how to book, lead time, preparation, travel arrangements (best travel times), FNRA events
Traveling w/ Firearms, Scopes, Cameras (serial # items) – US Customs/Border Pro (4457)
What can someone expect during their hunt --- species, habitat, topography, accommodations
What is the most coveted species of animal to hunt in Africa?
Is poaching an issue in the Limpopo area? What is the targeted species and why?
What services does Eland Safaris offer for both hunter (archery vs rifle) and non-hunters
What happens with the meat? Is it prepared during the stay? Donated locally?
Taxidermy – where do the trophies go and what is the timeframe to get them completed?

You can contact Alex at: alexthomson@mweb.co.za and Johnny at: johnnythomson@mweb.co.za or online at http://www.elandsafaris.co.za.

Sunday Feb 12, 2017

EP12: Bryan Martin, Asian Mountain Outfitters

Sunday Feb 12, 2017

Bryan Martin is a distinguished all around mountain hunter and guide. He has traveled all over the world guiding and hunting and has a well-deserved reputation for his technical knowledge of gear, tactics, travel logistics, etc. He is also an accomplished hunting editor for Western Hunter magazine and has published many articles and Blogs in regards to long-range backpack hunting and gear breakdowns.

Topics covered:

How did you start in hunting/guiding? Where did your passion for hardcore backpack hunting come from?
The “Gear Guru”… Let’s dig into your pack and gear...
- Most important aspect to backcountry backpack hunting? Weight? Quality?
- What can’t you live without on a long range pack in?
- Does your pack or gear change based on length in the field?
- Feet are most important: Boots? Sock set up? Prevention blisters/climbers feet
- Trekking poles --- absolutely necessary or live without them?
- Optics of choice? Spotters vs Binos… Tripod/head set up
Dealing with Altitude sickness (bad cases, treatment, prevention)
What other trade shows do you have planned?
Close calls --- falling, capsized boats, grizzly bears… Lessons learned?

You can contact Bryan at: bryankmartin@gmail.com or (250) 317-5525.

Friday Feb 03, 2017

EP11: Dan Adler, Diamond Outfitters of Arizona

Friday Feb 03, 2017

Our guest today is a TV personality and co-host of the Petersen Production Best of the West TV series on the Pursuit Channel. Dan Adler is the owner/outfitter for Diamond Outdoors in Arizona and they kill some monster animals year after year. Dan is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to elk and coues deer hunting and speaks nationally at hunting conventions all over the US. He is a veteran of the USAF where he was a Captain and served for 10 years as an officer.

Topics covered:

Diamond Outfitters story… Background, services provided
What areas/units does Diamond Outfitters guide in AZ? Species offered? Trophy class?
Application season… What is the best unit for elk in AZ?
Best of the West shooting systems
- What is your role at BOTW? How did you get involved?
- Best caliber for long range shooting, deer, elk, larger game?
2016 Hunting Season Recap and forecast for 2017
2017 Trade Show circuit - Where will Diamond Outfitters be?

You can contact Dan at: DiamondOutfitters@gmail.com or online at http://azdiamondoutfitters.com.

Thursday Jan 26, 2017

EP10: Eric Pawlak, Worldwide Trophy Adventures (WTA)

Thursday Jan 26, 2017

Broadcasting from the 2017 Sheep Show in Reno, we catch up with Eric Pawlak, TAGS Manager, at Worldwide Trophy Adventures (WTA) based in Sidney, NE. Erik was the founder of Cabelas Tags preceding the WTA purchase in July 2016. He has hunted western big game in many different areas of the Rockies, Midwest and Alaska. During the 2010 season, Eric accomplished his three quarter slam of North American wild sheep and he also holds a Super 10 of North American big game. Eric is an expert in understanding the complex application process that the states have in place to obtain limited-entry big-game tags.

Topics covered:

Grass roots discussion, passion for outdoors, road map to WTA (how you got here)
What services does WTA provide for hunters and anglers?
What sets WTA tag service apart from its competition?
Explain difference in Bonus vs Preference Points… Modified Preference
Application strategies, budgets, trophy quality units, LO tags, cancellation hunts
Personal Hunts: 2016 Hunting Season Recap and what do you have your sights set on for 2017?

You can contact Eric at: eric.pawlak@trophyadventures.com or online at Worldwide Trophy Adventures - Eric Pawlak.

Wednesday Jan 18, 2017

EP09: Jason Quick, California Mule Deer Hunting unit G3, Part 2

Wednesday Jan 18, 2017

In episode #9, we continue our discussion with Jason and his family. Jason's brother Ron drew this same tag a year preceding and discusses his experience last year vs this year. This is just a good episode where everyone shares their experience in the Eastern Sierra's.

Topics covered:

Average trophy class of deer, daily populations, bucks vs does
Max points in CA, preference points
Is G3 the best unit in CA?
Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountain topography
You can contact Jason at: JQuick@nrahq.org or online at http://fieldreps.nra.org.

Wednesday Jan 11, 2017

EP08: Jason Quick, California Mule Deer Hunting unit G3, Part 1

Wednesday Jan 11, 2017

In episode #8, we sit down with Jason Quick and his family to discuss the coveted G3 Mule Deer unit he drew after 15 years of applying as a max points holder. We recently spoke with Jason (two part series #3/4) where we spoke about his planning and preparation for this hunt. This podcast was recorded at Ray's Den Motel off of the 395 corridor in Independence, CA. We are also joined by Brandon Williams (friend), Daniel Quick (nephew), Ron Quick (brother), and Tony Quick (father).

Topics covered:

Recap scouting thus far… Shooters?
Deer hunting in CA… G3 – Goodale Deer unit, length of season Dec 3-18
Tag allocations and trophy class, draw percentages
What gear is in his pack (rifle, optics/tripod, camo)
Conditions/weather, deer behavior thus far
You can contact Jason at: JQuick@nrahq.org or online at http://fieldreps.nra.org.