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In this episode Aron discusses the performance of $1,000 optics in various situations, including low light, clarity, durability, and manufacturers warranty. 1k optics reviewed: Leica trinovid vortex razor Maven B2 Zeiss Conquest Nikon Monarch HG Meopta Meostar Steiner HX

Phil Mendoza, owner at No Limits Archery, and creator of the Alpha Bowhunting Challenge, re-joins the podcast and recounts harrowing weather conditions with Aron and Frank while sheep hunting. Apologies to the fine folks in Australia and New Zealand...just wait for it. About Phil Mendoza: Hunting and family have always gone hand in hand since I was first able to join my dad and uncles on their annual big game hunts. I have been fortunate enough to create a business in the field that I love and can't wait to raise my boys in the archery world. With my wife Missy at my side, we have made it our commitment to provide a welcoming atmosphere for anyone wanting to participate in all that archery and the outdoors have to offer. The Alpha Bowhunting Challenge began as an archery competition with a fitness twist. It has since evolved into so much more. We are here to challenge you, teach your, learn from you and encourage you to be the best bowhunter you are capable of becoming. Topics discussed this episode: Target Panic and how to build a plan to overcome it How to develop a bullet proof shot sequence Hunting goals and building your archery "System" to ensure success How to Determine your effective range, The Alpha Way Baseline tests to measure you current abilities Practice routines to elevate your current abilities Bow Tuning Basics Implementing the Alpha Rule of Thirds to situational archery No Limits Archery Pro Shop Location: 3050 E. 78TH AVE. DENVER, CO 80229 PHONE: 303.270.0185

Phil Mendoza, owner at No Limits Archery, and creator of the Alpha Bowhunting Challenge, joins the podcast and discusses his teaching philosophy with Aron and Frank. This one is all about compound bows. About Phil Mendoza: Hunting and family have always gone hand in hand since I was first able to join my dad and uncles on their annual big game hunts. I have been fortunate enough to create a business in the field that I love and can't wait to raise my boys in the archery world. With my wife Missy at my side, we have made it our commitment to provide a welcoming atmosphere for anyone wanting to participate in all that archery and the outdoors have to offer. The Alpha Bowhunting Challenge began as an archery competition with a fitness twist. It has since evolved into so much more. We are here to challenge you, teach your, learn from you and encourage you to be the best bowhunter you are capable of becoming. Topics discussed this episode: Target Panic and how to build a plan to overcome it How to develop a bullet proof shot sequence Hunting goals and building your archery "System" to ensure success How to Determine your effective range, The Alpha Way Baseline tests to measure you current abilities Practice routines to elevate your current abilities Bow Tuning Basics Implementing the Alpha Rule of Thirds to situational archery No Limits Archery Pro Shop Location: 3050 E. 78TH AVE. DENVER, CO 80229 PHONE: 303.270.0185

Aron talks about his return to traditional archery, getting aggressive with his middle finger, upcoming hunts, new gear from Kifaru, and upcoming gear reviews.

In this episode Aron and South discuss the gear they use and the real world experiences they have had with gear failing, from shelters to boots to sleep systems, all is covered in detail. ----more---- South Cox’s interest in archery started at the age of five when he found an old wood recurve under a neighbor’s house. Despite having no mentor and growing up in a vegetarian family during his younger years, the instincts of the hunter ran deep. At 16, he shot his first deer with a bow—cementing a lifetime commitment to the sport. In 2007, with 20 years of professional woodworking experience, South took over Stalker Recurves, reviving a company that had been dormant for the better part of a decade. Combining both of his passions; a profound love of woodworking and archery, he enthusiastically dove into the new venture. His keen eye for detail and diligent work ethic can easily be recognized in the artistic changes, additions and technical advances in the bow lines. In 1989, South’s first bowhunting article was published, spawning a new career that would eventually have him published in a half dozen different archery magazines, contributing to a couple of bowhunting books and earning him a position as Field Editor of Eastmans’ Bowhunting Journal, a position that he still maintains. In 2012, with the blessing of his wonderful wife, Kyri, after 25 years in construction, South decided to “retire” and take up bow building full time. Between writing and bow building, he is now fully immersed in the hunting industry—truly “living the dream!” Since 1987 Stalker Stickbows has integrated exquisite craftsmanship with a devotion to the sport of traditional archery. I welcome your interest in the most exciting and durable bow you will ever shoot. Furthermore, I extend a sincere hand of friendship to those of you who share my love for a sport that reflects a profound respect for the great outdoors. It has been my goal to create more than just a beautifully handcrafted and powerful bow. I believe that our customers are friends who are asking us to create a trusted hunting or shooting companion that they can rely on… a partner as durable as they are…one who will be with them for as long as they have the will and the strength to draw both breath and the bowstring. My bows are built to be as enjoyable to shoot as they are beautiful. I believe that you deserve nothing less when the chance of a lifetime shot presents itself. This is my commitment to value…and is the philosophy that puts backbone into every bow that I proudly build with both your name and mine. Stalker Stick Bow video Email: [email protected] Shop: 970-586-4448 Mobile: 707 496-0136 Stalker Stickbows 1765 Olympian Lane Estes Park, CO 80517

South Cox’s interest in archery started at the age of five when he found an old wood recurve under a neighbor’s house. Despite having no mentor and growing up in a vegetarian family during his younger years, the instincts of the hunter ran deep. At 16, he shot his first deer with a bow—cementing a lifetime commitment to the sport. ----more---- In 2007, with 20 years of professional woodworking experience, South took over Stalker Recurves, reviving a company that had been dormant for the better part of a decade. Combining both of his passions; a profound love of woodworking and archery, he enthusiastically dove into the new venture. His keen eye for detail and diligent work ethic can easily be recognized in the artistic changes, additions and technical advances in the bow lines. In 1989, South’s first bowhunting article was published, spawning a new career that would eventually have him published in a half dozen different archery magazines, contributing to a couple of bowhunting books and earning him a position as Field Editor of Eastmans’ Bowhunting Journal, a position that he still maintains. In 2012, with the blessing of his wonderful wife, Kyri, after 25 years in construction, South decided to “retire” and take up bow building full time. Between writing and bow building, he is now fully immersed in the hunting industry—truly “living the dream!” Since 1987 Stalker Stickbows has integrated exquisite craftsmanship with a devotion to the sport of traditional archery. I welcome your interest in the most exciting and durable bow you will ever shoot. Furthermore, I extend a sincere hand of friendship to those of you who share my love for a sport that reflects a profound respect for the great outdoors. It has been my goal to create more than just a beautifully handcrafted and powerful bow. I believe that our customers are friends who are asking us to create a trusted hunting or shooting companion that they can rely on… a partner as durable as they are…one who will be with them for as long as they have the will and the strength to draw both breath and the bowstring. My bows are built to be as enjoyable to shoot as they are beautiful. I believe that you deserve nothing less when the chance of a lifetime shot presents itself. This is my commitment to value…and is the philosophy that puts backbone into every bow that I proudly build with both your name and mine. Stalker Stick Bow video Email: [email protected] Shop: 970-586-4448 Mobile: 707 496-0136 Stalker Stickbows 1765 Olympian Lane Estes Park, CO 80517

Tom Clum, owner of Rocky Mountain Specialty Gear joins Aron and Frank on the podcast Tom was essential in Aron's transition from Compound bow to traditional bow. In this episode Tom and Aron provide a wealth of knowledge for those looking to get into traditional bow hunting. You can truly get a sense of Tom's passion for traditional bows, and his willingness to share his knowledge and wisdom with others looking to get into bow hunting. Tom started RMSGear from the ground up. Thousands and thousands of arrows later he has been blessed with many true friendships and is fortunate to enjoy life in a great atmosphere every day. Tom has been bow hunting since 1976 and shooting a traditional bow since 1982. He has successfully hunted many species with the stick and string. ----more---- Antero Giveaway: Follow RMSGear, and Tom_Clum_Sr on Instagram to enter. Antero winner will be announced 2/2/2018. About RMSGear: Rocky Mountain Specialty Gear got its start in 1995. Back then, in Denver, if you wanted to buy a quality knife, backpack, or set of binoculars in person then you had to drive to the nearest Cabela's...in Sidney, Nebraska! For this reason RMSGear was started. We have become a niche store specializing in quality hunting products related to traditional archery. Since the shop's beginnings we have built one of the best knife shops in Denver, if not the best. We currently have over 450 bows in stock and most any other product you would need related to traditional archery. RMSGear is a family run Mom & Pop type of store with old fashioned customer service. The shop is ran by Tom Clum and his sons, Tommy and Danny. Tom has 40 years of traditional archery experience, and his two sons have been shooting stick bows since they were coordinated enough to hold one up. In this day and age a brick and mortar retail store devoted to traditional archery is rare. In the whole country there are only a handful, and among them only a small few are open to the public 6 days a week, 10 hours a day. The staff here is proud to serve the traditional archery community. It is their passion and they would do anything to help others get started in this wonderful sport. In 2015 we decided to jump into the compound world on a small scale, mainly so we can keep quality service as high as possible. We weren't willing to do it without the right guy, and we found him. Matt Hogue runs the RMSGear Pro Shop. Matt has the same kind of professionalism and dedication to personal service as RMSGear has been built on. ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPECIALTY GEAR 4298 Kipling St Unit B Wheat Ridge CO 80033 Phone: 303-421-2259 Toll Free: 1-877-843-5559 Email: [email protected]

Floorless Shelters Q&A Talk about setting up on snow, and dealing with mud in the shelter 00:01:28 - 00:15:30 How do you run your guy outs so you can periodically tighten them to re tighten the shelter: 00:15:30 - 00:18:05 Does a floorless shelter make sense in a desert environment: 00:18:07 - 00:20:30 ----more---- Setup for beginners...tips and tricks to avoid: 00:20:30 - 00:22:31 Would you use a floorless shelter in Arizona? 00:22:30 - 00:22:47 Do you need to purchase poles for the tarps or can you use Trekking poles? 00:22:47 - 00:24:22 Why did my KUIU Summit Refuge melt like a candle? 00:24:23 - 00:24:51 Can I seam seal my Tut when it is 30 degrees out: 00:24:51 - 00:25:29 What is the footprint of the Megatarp compared to the Paratarp? 00:25:36 - 00:26:03 when going floorless to you always use a groundsheet, and if so what material do you use? 00:26:03 - 00:26:30 Will you be bringing back the Megatarp? 00:26:30 - 00:27:03 Advantages and disadvantages of a floorless shelter over a floored shelter? 00:27:03 - 00:31:03 also covered further at 00:38:16 - 00:40:40 Can you retro an old Megatarp to put a zippered annex on it 00:31:04 - 00:31:14 Is there anything you can do to keep mice out? 00:31:16 - 00:34:15 and 01:34:53 - 01:35:49 Advantages over a covered hammock: 00:34:20 - 00:35:44 How do you deal with mosquitoes? 00:35:46 - 00:37:40 Would you recommend a tarp shelter for late season? 00:37:48 - 00:38:02 Any tips on dealing with condensation besides bringing the stove? 00:40:41 - 00:42:40 The Tut is better suited for below timberline vs the Sawtooth which is better suited for above timberline? 00:42:44 - 00:43:16 How often do you deal with rodents getting to your gear? 00:44:05 - 00:44:21 when would you use a Tipi instead of a Tarp? 00:44:21 - 00:44:37 and 01:52:00 - 01:52:09 What do you think is the best shelter for northern Idaho and northwestern Montana thick and rainy? 00:44:41 - 00:45:51 Any concerns from sparks from the stove burning the Tipi? 00:45:53 - 00:47:55 What are the harshest conditions each Kifaru shelter has withstood? 00:47:56 - 00:50:14 I'm having trouble pitching my Tut tight to the ground, what am I doing wrong? 00:50:33 - 00:51:44 Discuss how your fabric is superior to others: 00:51:49 - 00:57:49 Any tips on using smaller amounts of cord to pitch the Paratarp, do you pitch with trekking poles or sticks lying around? 00:57:52 - 00:59:55 With a floorless setup, what is the best way to protect your sleeping pad? 00:59:56 - 01:01:00 Will a floorless shelter keep unwanted Cougars out? 01:01:24 - 01:01:54 Why don't high end single wall shelters come seam sealed? 01:02:00 - 01:02:55 What function does a liner play in a four season shelter through the individual seasons? 01:03:00 - 00:03:35 How to keep it warm during Colorado rifle season: 01:03:37 - 01:03:47 Do you use a ground tarp and a bivy in windy situations? 01:03:48 - 01:06:48 Can you fit two cots and a stove in a Sawtooth? 01:06:55 - 01:07:49 How do you use the tipi stove combo to dry clothing, and how do you ventilate to prevent overheating? 01:07:51 - 01:08:30 How do you get over the fear of going floorless? 01:08:33 - 01:10:18 Box vs. Cylinder stoves and recommended sizes for your shelters (Frank has some mic issues on this one, they are using a temporary plastic table while waiting for the wood table to come in and the mic keep falling...sorry): 01:10:27 - 01:14:05 With modern tent technology, what makes a Tipi/tarp a better option over other lightweight shelters? 01:14:12 - 01:15:40 Is it possible to ruin a carbon fiber pole by having it too close to the stove? 01:15:43 - 01:16:33 How would you vent in rainy weather to mitigate condensation without a liner? 01:16:36 - 01:17:09 What makes a Kifaru shelter better than the competition? 01:17:10 - 01:18:07 Can you talk about stove use in a tent? 01:18:12 - 01:19:32 Do you advice seam sealing every year or is once good? 01:19:34 - 01:19:56 How do you decide what shelter to start out with for an Elk hunt in the western states? 01:20:25 - 01:21:10 Why floorless? 01:21:14 - 01:21:34 Do you have to use a spark arrestor in a stove? 01:21:47 - 01:21:58 How do your shelters handle snow loads? 01:22:02 - 01:22:57 What is your cold weather setup? 01:22:59 - 01:23:2600 How to deal with condensation: 01:23:26 - 01:23:56 and 01:43:00 - 01:43:32 How is the Tarp in strong winds? 01:23:54 - 01:24:03 How do you sell the idea of a high end tent to your wife? 01:24:49 - 01:24:05 What are some considerations in heavy rain with a floorless shelter? 01:24:50 - 01:25:01 and 01:26:50 - 01:27:27 What would be the most versatile sleep/shelter setup for four seasons? 01:25:21 - 01:26:06 How do you decide when to bring the stove? 01:26:08 - 01:26:48 What is the best ground cloth? 01:27:27 - 01:27:32 Do you ever cook with a gas stove? 01:27:33 - 01:27:50 Is a floorless shelter doable in the South East? 01:27:54 - 01:28:21 Trendiness and minimal weight savings aside, What are the benefits? 01:28:25 - 01:31:42

Not Sure We Should Talk About This Food, clothing, camp stoves and more, Frank and Aron cover a broad spectrum of gear that worked best for them in 2017. Frank drops info on new gear coming out in 2018 from Kifaru, and Aron covers upcoming gear from other outdoor companies. Sadly, Even though Frank and Aron live in the same house, Aron admits he kept Humble Foods to himself while Frank suffered in the backfield with Ramen and Tuna...and of course Spam, but at least Frank loves Spam.

Photo Series Part 3 There is no easy button in photography. The learning curve is steep, but the rewards last a lifetime. Aron covers what he has learned when first starting out in photography, from the fundamentals, to learning his own style. Be sure to leave comments and questions for Aron, and look for podcasts with other professional photographers in the future.

Photo Series 2.5 Aron pauses the photo series to answer some listener questions regarding Photo Series 2. Aron goes into further detail on camera settings for low light situations, water photography, and snow.

Photo Series Part 2 Aron gives you a red neck photo lesson regarding Shutter Speed, Aperture Priority, and ISO. Aron also gives some hypothetical situations on how to set up your camera for certain shots in the field from low light to "perfect" light.

Photo Series Part 1 Aron covers his extensive photography background in this episode, and gives advice for those looking to get into photography. Aron covers the cameras he has used in the past (its a lot) and why he moved into his current camera setup. This is a three part series, in part one, Aron covers high end, and budget conscious camera gear, what to look for when starting out in photography and where to go for advice when first delving in to the detail oriented world of photography.

Kifaru: Present, Past, and Future Aron discusses the decisions made over the years regarding what products to build, why some products are discontinued, and current market demands. Also discussed are the exciting products coming in the near future, along with the overall long term goals of Kifaru.

Alabama Whitetail Aron and Frank recap their hunting experience in Alabama. Frank discusses his first experience hunting from a tree stand, and hunting Whitetails in general. They both discuss how their gear performed in the cold weather and what changes they would make to prepare for the next hunt in Alabama.

Q&A #3 What state would you recommend for a first Elk Hunt? 00:00:52 - 00:01:30 What bipod are you using Frank? 00:01:30 - 00:02:26 How do you call in a Bull Elk inside 75yds 00:02:26 - 00:04:55 What type of Archery Elk hunting is more productive in Colorado? 00:04:56 - 00:06:56 What camera does Aron use. What would you recommend for a beginner outdoor photographer? 00:06:57 - 00:08:45 Do you like private land or public land hunting? 00:08:46 - 00:10:07 What weapon do you prefer for weapon hunting? 00:10:08 - 00:11:53 What DOA arrow rest do you prefer? 00:11:57 - 00:13:24 Is there a lot of public land in eastern Colorado to hunt Mule Deer with a bow? 00:13:25 - 00:13:50 How would you prep for a hot weather mule deer hunt? 00:13:51 - 00:15:06 When would you use a Kifaru Meat Bag over a synthetic bag? 00:15:12 - 00:15:56 What after market cables do you use? 00:16:07 - 00:17:50 Where do you buy SPAM in bulk and how would you field judge a cougar? 00:17:51 - 00:19:06 What do you have planned for hunts next year? 00:19:07 - 00:21:46 What shelter would you run for 2 guys on a 12 day hunt in Alaska? 00:21:47 - 00:22:22 Can you swap out stays at home? 00:22:23 - 00:22:45 Any plans to release a 3000ci bag next year? 00:22:56 - 00:23:06 What is your beef with KUIU? Frank didn't say "Wonderful" 00:23:11 - 00:26:20 Advice on buying a used bow 00:26:25 - 00:27:00 How many times can you post a photo of the same animal before it is too much? 00:27:52 - 00:29:22 What is your favorite sleeping pad for early and late season? 00:29:22 - 00:30:05 When looking for an OTC Elk Tag what do you look for? 00:30:16 - 00:31:16 When will you open up a satellite store? 00:31:17 - 00:31:28 What grain broadheads do you recommend for Elk? 00:31:28 - 00:32:38 What is your third favorite podcast? 00:33:04 - 00:33:41 Best recommendation for cleaning the blood off of your pack? 00:33:41 - 00:34:37 What books do you recommend for bowtuning? 00:34:39 - 00:34:59 Sawtooth or TUT? 00:36:51 - 00:38:19 What is the best way to travel with gear when flying? 00:38:20 - 00:39:41 What is your favorite rain gear? 00:39:44 - 00:42:27 Puffy pants...what do you recommend? 00:42:34 - 00:44:13 Do you take items for luck? 00:45:51 - 00:46:22 Stabilizers and Cams: 00:46:41 - 00:47:43 What three person shelter do you recommend with kids? 00:47:51 - 00:48:48 Peanut butter bar or SPAM sando? 00:48:53 - 00:49:46 What other packs have you used that have performed better than expected? 00:49:46 - 00:50:23 Merino wool or Cotton? 00:50:54 - 00:52:10 Pack options for an Elk hunt: 00:52:10 - 00:52:54 Do you use a Prime Logic? 00:53:01 - 00:54:23 Is Kifaru going to make a nest for a floorless shelter? 00:54:51 - 00:55:40 what is most important when eastern hunters are preparing to hunt out west? 00:55:45 - 00:56:34 Hunting in Minnesota: 00:56:35 - 00:57:33 How to deal with Jeff Lander: 00:58:52 - 00:59:25 Insert and outsert: 00:59:26 - 01:00:02 What is the new pack in recent photos? 01:00:03 - 01:00:47 What is your choice for software for audio video and photography? 01:00:49 - 01:00:58 How did Aron get into the outdoor industry? 01:01:05 - 01:02:38 Should I buy a Kifaru pack now or wait for the new gear to drop? 01:02:42 - 01:03:28 Pack with a rifle scabbard: 01:03:45 - 01:04:09 Giveaway: comment on this podcast!

Bear Ban On this episode Frank and Aron talk about the total Bear ban in BC, and the repercussions the ban will have on the hunting community, revenue lost for wildlife management, and the overall health of animal populations in general.

Gritty Bowmen Invades Kifarucast Aron, Brian Call, and sometimes Frank, talk for days on this episode. Brian and Aron review their hunts this season from Texas to BC, and also talk about workouts and nutrition in the off season, along with new gear being released in the new year. Aron and Frank gush about Amy, who spoils them with culinary delights, and Aron politely educates his community regarding bears. The only reason this podcast ends is because everyone needed to pee.

1.21 Gigawatts! Aron talks about his supplement usage over the years...he's tried it all, whether legal or a bit less than legal. Aron provides info on the most beneficial supplements to take for overall health, and delves into not so kid friendly stories about what happens when you abuse supplements. Supplements covered: protein intake creatine probiotics fish oil Vitamin C pre workout thermogenics Testosterone

@t_s_.d Love them or hate them Tanner Coulter and Kyle Brockman run a humorous Instagram page holding hunters accountable. They talk with Aron and Frank about keeping respect for the animals above the social media game. Follow them down the rabbit hole: @T_S_.D

White Tail Deer Hunting with Rod White Rod White joins the podcast, an Olympic Archery Gold Medalist and Professional Bowhunter. Rod shares his knowledge to help you become a better Archer, Bowhunter. Rod has made nearly his entire living from shooting professionally around the world and guiding North American game from Western backcountry elk hunts to whitetail deer and bear in the Midwest. His trophies to date consist of nearly 50 Pope and Young Class animals, mostly whitetails, 9 of which Boone and Crockett caliber whitetails and 2 whitetails scoring over 200". For more info on Rod White please visit his page at: www.rodwhite.com Facebook: Rod White

Cougar Hunting with Frank Peralta Frank hunts Cougars...I mean predators, with Dan Whittington, in this episode. Frank and Dan review calls and strategies for predator hunting success.

Back Country Water Purification Aron covers the topic of back country water purification using filters, tabs, straws, and Steripens. The pros and cons of each are covered, and why he uses what he does after extensive field testing.

Bow Tuning and Broad Head Selection Aron discusses the primary methods to properly tune your bow, then goes into detail on how to fine tune and sight in on the range. Primary tuning tips: Make sure your bow is the correct draw length buy Arrows that fit the bow (proper spine depending on point weight ) Spin every broadhead to make sure they spin true Make sure the second and third axis on your sight are level Make sure cams are in sync

Suunto Review Aron reviews the Suunto Traverse Alpha and the Suunto Core Traverse Alpha "Suunto Traverse Alpha combines strong build quality with a full set of outdoor features. It is your guide in the wild, keeping you on track with GPS/GLONASS navigation. Specific fishing and hunting features provide useful tools for your activity, including moon phase calendar, shot detection, sunrise alert, weather trend, and red backlight for nighttime use. Plan your routes and keep a diary of your fishing and hunting trips with Suunto Movescount." Suunto Core "Designed to be your reliable companion wherever you go, the essence of the great outdoors is distilled into Suunto Core. Combining an altimeter, barometer and a compass with weather information, it will bring out the explorer in you."

Spam Strikes Again Isaac Aleman, Sales Coordinator with Easton Technical Products, joins the podcast today and discusses, F.O.C, arrows, and broad heads. Also, Frank and Isaac talk about hunting the Wasatch Range, how Spam was more important than the hunt, and how social media has created armchair experts.

Buy Once Cry Once Aron and Frank talk about tripods and heads for glassing and photography. The elusive perfect combo is still out of reach.

"The Best" Frank rejoins Aron after a successful hunt in the Wasatch Range. On this episode Frank and Aron discuss folks opinions about the best gear and how it might not be the best for you.

Meal prep Aron talks about what works for him in regards to back country meal prep. From store bought food to dehydrated food, Aron covers caloric intake, healthy fats, and keeping regular. Nope, no spam this episode, Frank is in the field.

Buying gear on a budget Aron quickly covers how to find gear when you're on a budget. Gear covered this episode: clothing, bows, boots, headlamps, stoves, sleeping bags, shelters, sleeping pads, optics, packs

Jon Pynch Precision rifle shooter Jon Pynch talks rifles and the dedication it takes to fine tune competition rifles. Also discussed are, scopes, bullets, Hunting attitude, and Aron's hanger issues.

Tyler Freel Tyler Freel, contributing writer to Outdoor Life, joins the podcast. Aron and Tyler talk Trad bow vs. compound bow hunting, camo choices, Tyler's bow setup and go to gear. https://www.outdoorlife.com/ https://www.facebook.com/OLPointsNorth/ Welcome to the Outdoor Life’s Points North Facebook community! It is our mission to provide you with the best hunting and fishing news and entertainment for you to share with your friends. We look forward to exchanging thoughts and ideas with you.

Luke Caudillo Aron and Frank talk with Luke Caudillo, host of Gladiators Unleashed, about how he manages his two joys in life, fighting and hunting. Also in this episode, Frank talks about his curious love affair with spam, why not to drink, and how not to take a shoe to the eye.

Not Fit to Hunt Henry Ferguson, creator of Not Fit to Hunt, joins the podcast and talks bows, bow set up, animal stalking, accuracy, and how he has fit friends (not that there is anything wrong with that)

Common law On this episode, Aron gets personal and explains what has happened in his life this past year and warns listeners regarding the pitfalls of common law marriage in Colorado.

Drummond Lindsey Longtime hunting guide, Drummond Lindsey, joins Aron and Frank on Kifarucast, and discusses how blessed he is for being able to guide families in Mexico for so long. Aron and Drummond also discuss optics, glassing animals, and hunting fitness...sadly, Aron informs Drummond he is too short for his weight.

Hunting stories with James Petker James Petker, avid hunter and record Mountain Goat holder in Washington State is called out of the blue from Aron and put on the spot for hunting stories. Aron and James also talk about how important it is to stay mentally active when in the field for extended periods of time and how a good hunting partner is key to success.

Patrick Smith In this episode Aron interviews Patrick Smith, the founder and designer of Moutainsmith and Kifaru. Patrick discusses his design philosophy on how he developed a rugged mountaineering pack system for the hunting world. Patrick also discusses how he developed a pack-able stove for truly sustainable hunting in comfort and warmth while in the back country.

Shot placement Aron discusses his experience with shot placement and how long to wait after the shot before harvesting an animal.

Giveaway Q&A For the first time ever in the history of Kifaru, we are giving away a one of a kind prototype pack that may or may not enter our production line up. Eric Bender, our in house master designer, dreams up a plethora of pack designs, many of which go through several design refinements, and may or may not end up as a product for sale. To get your hands on one of his designs, simply leave a comment on itunes. A winner will be picked at random from the comments on this episode. Good luck to all! Also, Aron and Frank answer more questions from listeners. Frank admits he never watched the Walking Dead. (Shame) Question: how to find Budget clothing. 00:01:56 - 00:07:17 Question: What Budget optics do you like? 00:07:17 - 00:11:00 Question: What bow sight do you use? 00:11:02 - 00:13:18 Question: Aron, what is your trad bow setup? 00:13:18 - 00:15:04 Question: Aron, what do you think about the Accubow? 00:15:06 - 00:16:42 Question: What supplements do you use?: 00:16:58 - 00:29:20 Question: Why haven't you tried certain Broadheads? 00:29:20 - 00:32:12 Question: Aron, What headlamp should I buy? 00:32:20 - 00:35:32 Question: Do Steripens really work? 00:35:34 - 00:42:52 Question: Aron, what camera would you choose? 00:43:00 - 00:48:34

Dr. G Aron and Frank talk with Dr. G, the man who puts Aron back together after extensive hunting. Dr. G also gives advice on how to maintain your body, and trades hunting stories with Aron.

Everyone misses In this episode Aron and Frank talk about their experience or inexperience in their early days of bow hunting. Frank flat out ignores rifle scope instructions, and other excuses made when missing an animal.

Question and answer session #1 Aron and Frank will have a weekly queston and answer podcast so be sure to send your questions to [email protected] or [email protected]. In this episode Aron and Frank answer questions ranging from boots to backpack stoves, as well as Mule deer tips and tactics to increase your chance of a successful hunt. Below are all the questions asked in this episode along with the corresponding time code. Question - Aron, Why are you using a stiff boot as opposed to a softer boot? Timestamp 00:01:25 - 00:12:10 Question - What socks do you wear? Timestamp 00:12:10 - 00:14:50 Question - Aron, why do you shoot such a heavy arrow? Timestamp 00:14:50 - 00:23:30 Question - What broadheads do you use? Timestamp 00:23:30 - 00:31:55 Question - Aron, why did you switch from First lite to Sitka? Timestamp 00:31:55 - 00:38:25 Question - Frank, what call do you use while predator hunting? Timestamp 00:39:10 - 00:44:50 Question - What fishing reel and rod do you use for backpack fishing? Timestamp 00:45:00 - 00:50:05 Question - Aron, how long have you been a photographer? Timestamp 00:50:05 - 00:57:25 Question - Aron, What backpacking stove do you use? Timestamp 00:57:30 - 01:00:15 Question - Aron, Frank - I Need advice on a mule deer hunt. Timestamp 01:00:25 - 01:07:45

Jerkin dirty and glitter beards? Aron and Frank educate listeners on the various regional sayings used in the field, in the Gym, and on the range. Also in this episode, flat brims, mullets and skinny sweatpants...aka cultural differences.

Episode 3: Gear Review In this episode, Frank and Aron discuss their favorite gear from this past year. Gear reviewed this episode: Spotting scopes Lost Park Parka clothing - inner layer/outer layer Bows Bino/optics Arrow rests knives boots broadheads Arrows More Bows Rifles

In this episode, Frank and Aron go over this years hunting adventures and share the triumphs, trials and tribulations that go along with backcountry hunting.

Welcome to the first KifarCast! Here we discuss everything from backpack hunting, gear, tactics, long distance shooting, Traditional and compound shooting, Tenkara, food prep, etc. We wanted to get the first few podcasts out to you as quickly as possible, so there will be no fancy intros or video until we move into our new recording space. For now enjoy the adventures of Frank Peralta and Aron Snyder as they share expertise from their time in the back country.