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Hunting is an ancient tradition passed down from the earliest times of man to the present day. Hunters participate directly in the natural world and care enough to make sure that it continues in all of its awesome beauty and diversity. Safari Club International is a U.S.-based organization of more than 50,000 hunters dedicated to protecting the right to hunt and to promote wildlife conservation worldwide. Between SCI and its sister organization, the SCI Foundation, we have put more than $70 Million on the ground for conservation since 2000. In the U.S. and abroad, hunters are part of a system that keeps the rivers, forests and fields intact and maintains the wildlife. Fighting for Hunting Hunting is under constant attack by anti-hunters who introduce legislation and use the courts to stop hunting. SCI employs staff, contractors and volunteers in a team effort to fight for hunting. SCI operates in the U.S. Congress, in the state legislatures and wildlife commissions, in Canada, in the European Union and elsewhere internationally. Kifaru Become a Patron!

If you have had any questions about what Backcountry Hunters & Anglers stands for, hopefully, Land Tawny and Ryan busse from the organization will be able to enlighten you. The conversation between these two fine gentleman and Aron is truly worth a listen. BHA Kifaru Become a Patron!

Jordan Jonas, who managed to survive for seventy seven days in the frigid Arctic on season six of History Channels Alone, joins the podcast. Jordan offers not just theory on how to survive in the wild, but knowledge from many years of living and learning from nomads in Northern Siberia. About Jordan Jonas Extensive experience in the wilds of North America and Siberia has made Jordan into a woodsman with unique survival skills that allow him to thrive in the harshest environments. https://www.youtube.com/user/hobojordo https://www.instagram.com/hobojordo Assyrian American who grew up on a farm in Idaho, spent time riding freight trains across the USA, lived for many years in Russia including several amongst Evenki reindeer herders in Northern Siberia. Proficient at many practical trades and skills. Follows a constantly evolving Christian path. Watch me put it all together on Alone Season 6 - Thursday, June 6 at 10/9c #AloneOnHistory @History Kifaru Become a Patron!

World Record Holder Bob Fromme is the man behind the bow and mind behind the business philosophy at Performance Archery. Bob has been in the archery business for over 35 years. Bob is a world class archer, bowhunter and human being. He is one of the few individuals in the world to complete a Super Slam which requires the hunter to harvest one of every twenty-eight big game species in North America. As a bowhunter, this is a true challenge and a real accomplishment. Not only did he do so with his bow, but every single animal was record class. Bob’s technical knowledge, experience and service oriented business philosophy has been proven to be a winning combination for Performance Archery for decades. Performance Archery A pro-shop with a passion for archery in all it’s forms. We offer something that no one else does: we are invested in and dedicated to you – the shooter. We take pride in our ability to provide award-winning customer service paired with the very best equipment in the archery industry. We put every piece of gear on our floor through extensive testing for performance and reliability. Regardless of your budget or skill-level, you can rest assured that we have hand-picked only the top performers out of each product category and price-point. Every archer is different. We take the time learn about each archer and their objectives to provide the equipment and education needed to ensure they have every chance possible to be successful. The moment you walk through the door, you’re a part of the family – so it’s more than just dollars and cents to us. It’s about enjoying every aspect of the sport, creating knowledgeable, consistent archers and ultimately have a great time doing it. Kifaru Become a Patron!

Eric, Tech Product Line Manager at Leupold, joins the podcast to talk about the latest version of Leupold's archery range finder. Aron is currently putting the range finder through serious testing and is very impressed thus far. Leupold Kifaru Become a Patron!

Another three hour epic with wildlife biologist, Chris Roe. There is plenty of passionate conversation on hunting with bait, social media validation, and whether or not Chris should start his own podcast. Roe Hunting Resources Kifaru Become a Patron!

In part two, Swazi co-founder Davey Hughes, joins the podcast. When four gentlemen who live and breath in the backcountry get together to talk hunting, gear, and survival, amazing stories are sure to be told. This episode does not disappoint! Swazi Donnie Vincent Kifaru Become a Patron!

Donny Vincent returns to the podcast to talk about his upcoming Bear hunt with Aron Snyder using a traditional bow for the first time. This will be part one of a two part series. In part two, Swazi co-founder, Davey Hughes and Frank Peralta join in.

Shawn Clarkson, a nonprofit development office, joins the podcast to help people find the pertinent info needed before donating to a nonprofit.

Levi Morgan and Justin Hannah, both world class archers with a passion for bow hunting, join the podcast. Levi and Justin talk about their hunting adventures, near death experiences, and their bow setups for competition shooting as well as bow hunting.

Let's keep the hate mail coming!

Love them or hate them Tanner Coulter and Kyle Brockman run a humorous Instagram page holding hunters accountable. Let the hate mail begin. @t_s_.d

Bill Vanderheyden, Co-founder and lead engineer at Iron Will Outfitters, joins Aron to discuss the release of their newly designed wide series broadheads. About Iron Will We watch the morning sky’s eastern light erase the nighttime stars. We earnestly listen for the deep bass of dead branches cracking on the forest floor. Our hearts accelerate and smile from the pungent odor of our nearby quarry. Our off-season is spent reminiscing about past hunts, refining our skills for next season, and anticipating the trophies to come. Our passion for becoming better hunters drove us to engineer the ideal broadhead; a premium broadhead as reliable as science allows. Kifaru Help us stay sponsor free, join us on Patreon!

Aron answers listener questions regarding how to tune a traditional bow, covers the steps he follows when tuning his bows for hunting, and offers information for those looking to pick up a traditional bow. Kifaru Help us stay sponsor free, become a Patron!

Aron answers listener questions regarding how to tune a compound bow, covers the steps he follows when tuning his bows for hunting, and offers troubleshooting solutions for fine tuning arrow flight. Kifaru Become a patron and help us stay sponsor free!

Aron's good friend, Brady Rettarath, joins the podcast to talk about the gear he has used over the years and why he ultimately chose Kifaru. Thank you for your support Brady. May you have many more years of successful hunting for you and your family. Kifaru Help keep us sponsor free for unbiased information by supporting us on Patreon.

Luke Caudillo rejoins the podcast to announce his foray into the podcasting world. There are plenty of hunting stories in this episode, some great hunting advice, as well as terrible marriage advice.

Craig Van Ardsale joins the podcast to talk about his hunting trip in Kazakhstan, and the sacrifices he made to spend more time in the backcountry. (Excerpt from Craig's trip) This trip had been on the books for a couple years now and it was time to go! I flew from Phoenix AZ, to San Francisco CA, to Istanbul Turkey, to Almaty Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 then a Domestic flight in KZ where we met our driver who would take us 6 hours via dirt road to the hunting base camp. The next morning we shot our rifles, ate breakfast and headed out on the ponies to our first camp location you see here! Kifaru Become a Patron!

Harold Fahrenbrook rejoins the podcast to talk about his hunting adventures in Africa. The conversation transitions to wildlife management, and an informative discussion on the future of hunting in Colorado. Kifaru Become a Patron!

Always a good time when Mike Duplan is in the Kifarucast studio. Great conversation and great information on a multitude of subjects in this episode. Kifaru Become a Patron!

Frank recently used one of XLR's chassis on an Elk hunt, and is joined by Matthew Means, National Sales And Marketing Director at XLR Industries LLC, to discuss how the chassis performed, and their latest offerings for 2020. About XLR Industries XLR is a U.S. based manufacturer of world-class rifle chassis, components, and accessories. The company manufactures the renowned Element, Evolution™, Carbon, and Envy™ chassis systems for professional shooters, tactical shooters, and hobbyists alike. All XLR chassis systems are manufactured in the U.S.A. and are machined from 6061 T-6 billet aluminum. XLR chassis feature a multi-point radial cut inlet that mirrors your receiver, creating a perfect chassis to action union. This inlet method eliminates any external stresses commonly found in traditional or v-block stocks. This style of 'bedding' has proven to increase accuracy and repeatability beyond traditional bedding or inletting methods. Mounting your action into our chassis only requires a torque wrench and few minutes of your time. What makes our chassis systems so unique is the use of our adjustable buttstocks. Renowned for their large range of adjustment and usability across numerous platforms, including AR15 style rifles. XLR buttstocks allow the shooter to truly fit their rifle to their build and shooting style. Making your shooting experience more enjoyable, accurate and repeatable. Kifaru Become a Patron!

Aron answers questions from Kifaru Insiders regarding our slick bag temperature ratings, and offers advice based off his many years of field experience on how to stay warm overnight in the backcountry. Kifaru Become a Patron!

Randy Kitz, President of Black Eagle Arrows, joins the podcast to talk about their latest offerings. Black Eagle Arrows is a family owned and operated business that was created with this goal in mind: To offer the highest quality products at the best price. Our superior carbon arrows are the choice of world-class competition archers and seasoned professional hunters. We use their expertise to shape and refine the finest precision arrows on the market. These professionals have shot every shaft on the market and don’t settle for second best. Neither should you. To offer the best prices on our products, without sacrificing their superior quality, we got creative; we employed the latest technology in our inventory control system and shipping methods to operate as efficiently as possible. These and many other methods let us pass the savings along to you. The quality of our product is only matched by our customer service. We guarantee your satisfaction and encourage all of our customers to interact with us and become part of the growing Black Eagle Arrows family. At Black Eagle Arrows, we are evolving through constant innovation. Our loyal customer relationships allow us gather real-world feedback. We will continue to be a solid foundation in the industry and give you the edge to down that Booner buck or take home the championship. RANDY KITTS PRESIDENT, BLACK EAGLE ARROWS, LLC.

Aron is joined by longtime friend and industry veteran, Danny Farris, to talk about his recent acquisition of Ultimate Predator Gear and their awesome line of bow-mounted Stalker Decoys. GIVEAWAY: Visit Ultimate Predator Gear’s Facebook and Instagram pages to watch a video of Danny using a Stalker Decoy to take a 200-inch Colorado muley this fall and then enter to win the ENTIRE SET-UP he used to take the monster buck. The prize list includes his Stalker Decoy, his Hoyt Carbon RX-3 Ultra with all of the accessories, and as an added bonus, a Kifaru Antero Pack! It’s a prize pack worth well over $3000 so make sure to check it out! Ultimate Predator Gear Kifaru Become a Patron!

Lance Banning joins the podcast to discuss a foundation close to his heart, Special Forces Foundation, as well as mental toughness and medical preparedness in the field. Thank you for your service Lance, and for humbling us mere mortals. Please support the Special Forces Foundation by texting: OG20 to 41444 or directly on their website: https://www.specialforcesfoundation.org/ The Special Forces Foundation (formerly the Green Beret Association) is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt non-profit organization serving U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Berets) and their families. The Foundation provides a range of programs aligned with the SOCOM Commander’s Preservation of The Force and Family (POTFF) program, designed to address the fraying of the forces after nearly two decades of sustained combat. Our programs contribute to the maintenance of the mind and body, and, provide acute and ongoing support in resolving, psychological, emotional and relationship issues before they become chronic. During times of tragedy, the Special Forces Foundation provides immediate support to the soldiers family with the goal of maintaining long term support to those left behind. The Special Forces Foundation also provides counseling and other services to those left behind and the Special Operations community. The Special Forces Foundation assists warriors transition from military to civilian life through career counseling, professional network support, and mentorship. Successful transition is key to the emotional, mental, and family stability necessary for a long healthy life post service.

A rare occurrence for Kifarucast...Frank Peralta takes us through his Idaho Mule deer hunt using a rifle, and provides information on long range shooting.

Congrats to Dayna Monroe on her first archery Whitetail! This episode covers her adventure in Wisconsin, and her thoughts regarding her first experience tree stand hunting. Kifaru Become a Patron!

In this episode, Aron answers listener questions, and provides a walk through of his arrow tuning process. Kifaru Become a Patron!

Aron is joined by the creators of BaseMap to give you an in depth overview of their app. To download the app and receive 20 percent off on the BaseMap app use the following link: https://www.basemap.com/kifaru/ GIVEAWAY: For those using the app you have a chance to be entered to win a Kifaru Stryker Cargo Panel and frame, listen to the podcast for details. About BaseMap Here at BaseMap we want to empower outdoorsmen and women to spend more time outside doing what they love. We want everyone to be able to go for a hike, go fishing, or even just explore your own hometown with our product. Our goal is to continuously provide cutting edge technology, innovation, and information that our customers really want. We believe that BaseMap will allow people to spend more time outdoors in a safe way, creating memories to last a lifetime. Our vision is to empower everyone to Own The Outdoors.

Cody Greenwood, from Tradlab, joins Aron and offers listeners a wealth of knowledge for those looking to start the Trad bow journey. For more in depth information on archery be sure to check out The Push podcast and Tradlab. Traditional tackle is not readily available for Archers to pick up and test locally. My goal is to provide Archers with unbiased quality information that helps them make a well educated choice and pick a bow that fits their needs. I have chosen metrics associated with Ergonomics, Performance and Sound to highlight the compromises within each Bowyer design. I have worked hard to make sure my testing results are accurate and repeatable. If you see a error or flaw feel free to contact me, I will correct it. My goal is to continuously improving myself as an Archer, the Archery Community and our Sport. The Trad Community at its core is made up of selfless people that help one another. I hope this effort maintains that spirit and adds value. God Bless, Cody Greenwood

Scott from Top O Texas rejoins the podcast to discuss recent hunts with Aron and Amy Snyder. About Top O Texas Outfitters WE OFFER WHITETAIL • MULE DEER • AOUDAD • TURKEY & QUAIL • ALL LOW FENCE PRIVATE RANCHES IN TEXAS for more info contact- Scotti Campbell (806) 203-0600 Awesome hunts for whitetail , mule deer & varmints General Information HUNT THE TEXAS PANHANDLE All Fair Chase. No High Fence, all private ranch land. For more information please contact Scotti Campbell - @ (806) - 203-0600 Cell or (806) - 779-2877 Home. Top O Texas Outfitters is family owned & operated . Hunting & Ranching is our business, come hunt with us & discover the best kept secret...THE TEXAS PANHANDLE ! Our goal at Top O Texas Outfitters is to offer each and every hunter a quality trophy hunt. Our hunts are conducted in tower stands, ground blinds & ladder stands. Although all hunts are not successful you can be assured that we will give you a 110% effort. NO HIGH FENCES HERE all fair chase & free ranging. We offer Trophy Whitetail, Mule deer & Predator

A huge congrats to Amy Snyder on her first Whitetail hunt! Aron and Amy talk about their journey learning how to successfully hunt together as a couple when emotions are high. kifaru Become a Patron!

Josh Bowmar joins the podcast to discuss his latest hunt, as well as the problems Fish and Game is causing in his life.

Jake Downs joins the podcast to discuss his recent hunt with Top o Texas Outfitters. As usual, Jake and Aron provide great practical knowledge from the field regarding the gear and tactics they used. Bob Lee Custom bow giveaway! Check out Bob Lee Bow's Instagram page for instructions on how to enter this amazing giveaway! Includes: Bob Lee Custom bow Mountain Muffler String Day Six Arrows Great Northern Quiver Jake Downs Instagram: Jake_D_Downs Kifaru Become a Patron!

Kifaru's own Amanda Roe joins the podcast to discuss her latest successful hunt, as well as potential changes to her role here at Kifaru which bodes well for those craving more video content. @awolgreyroe Kifaru Become a Patron!

Aron and Frank took a brief break from hunting to answer listener questions. They are back in the field, hence fewer podcasts at the moment.

John Barklow recently joined Aron and Frank on a guided Alberta hunt. Together they discuss the challenges they faced, and share their findings when cold weather set in for the hunt. Sitka Kifaru Become a Patron!

Frank Peralta discusses his recent Elk Hunt. Kifaru Become a Patron!

Rob Patuto, host of The Stickbow Chronicles, joins the podcast to offer advice about what he thinks are the best rifle and optics combo for late season Elk in Colorado... Rob and Aron discuss forum advice, how to choose the correct bow, and the decisions that need to be made after a bad shot. The Stickbow Chronicles We are a podcast devoted to the adventure of hunting with traditional archery equipment. Kifaru Become a Patron!

Bailey Smith joins the podcast, fresh from being turned to the trad side by Aron Snyder. Bailey knows her way around bows from her work experience in a local pro shop as well as competition shooting. Of course, these days, all her hard work is boiled down to "privilege." Bailey Smith Kifaru Become a Patron!

Eric Bender, the brain behind current Kifaru designs, joins the podcast and, gives us insight into his design process, manufacturing constraints, and upcoming pack designs. Kifaru Become a Patron!

Bill Van Vanderheyden Co-Founder and Lead Engineer at Iron Will Outfitters joins the podcast to talk about his successful Goat hunt, and dives deep into the engineering behind the broadhead that contributed to Aron and Bill's success.

In this episode Aron Snyder, Frank Peralta, and Luke Caudillo discuss their recent Colorado Goat hunt. Aron also talks about the crossfit injury that nearly led him to abandon his bow for a rifle, and Luke discusses his legendary guide skills as well as an update on Justin Gaethje's latest MMA win.

Aron Snyder returns to the Colorado high country for Mule Deer. Listener questions are answered regarding gear, hunting tactics, and food choices. kifaru Become a Patron

Frank Peralta gives a detailed account of his first ever Alaskan Goat hunt

This is a quick podcast from Aron Snyder talking about his recent hunt in Alaska, the gear he used in the relentless rain during the hunt, and updates on his upcoming hunts.

Aron and Frank cover their 2019 high country mule deer hunt. They talk about what gear worked best for them, food issues, and answer questions folks have regarding their hunting methodology. Adapted fats Kifaru Become a Patron!

In this episode Aron talks with Omni, the hunter he met on last years Mule Deer hunt in the high country of Colorado. Omni goes over his latest Sheep hunt, last years Mule Deer hunt, and covers the gear and tactics he used for success.

James Yates, creator of the Adak Bino System, joins the podcast to talk hunting Muleys and discusses his design philosophy behind the Adak. Adak Bino System Kifaru Become a Patron!

Tyler Kath, Co-owner at T and K Hunting Gear, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of making quality gear in America. Tyler doesn't F@ck around so there is a bit of colorful language in this episode. Built American. Built Tough. Established in 2018, T and K Hunting Gear is a Veteran/Law Enforcement owned company. We pride ourselves in using USA sourced materials, and manufacturing our gear right here in the USA. Our gear is unlike many others in the industry. We use Cordura, not Polyester, which is built for extreme terrain and weather in the backcountry. The materials we use are the best in the industry, which doesn't make our products the cheapest. Yet, it does make our gear the most durable and long lasting that you will find out there. Below you will see a small portion of the many videos and testimonials from our family (customers). Give our gear a try, as we're certain you will not be disappointed! Happy Hunting. Tyler and Keith Kath (Owners) Kifaru Become a Patron!