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Dan and Dave Acosta Hunting AZ Throwback Thursday

Dan and Dave Acosta Hunting AZ Throwback Thursday
 
episode from 2016 Dan and Dave talk about what it takes to be successful bow hunting in Arizona

Brian Rhead Hunting in Inclement Weather

Show Notes:
Brian Rhead guides for an outfit up in Alaska where they hunt grizzly bear. He’s learned that he has to keep his gear in functioning order so he can confidently pull out his gun in the constant drizzle. In our conversation, we talk about some of his tips for keeping his gun ready to fire.
 
1500 yard shots are not a problem, if you know and understand your gun. But you’re really going to get out of it what you put into it. If you’re a terrible shot at 700 yards, then you need to figure out what your gun likes to do, and that means looking at the three conditions that affect your weapon:
Temperature
Elevation
Weather
 
Brian gets deep talking about ballistic calculations, real-time calculators, and knobs. He prefers to look at the yardage on a knob up to 700 yards. From 700-1100, that’s where G7 works well. Beyond 1,000+ yards, you really need to understand the direction you’re shooting in and factor that into your calculations. 
 
We’re both looking forward to some great hunts next year, depending of course, on how the situation with COVID works out. If you’re planning a hunt, I’ve got coupon codes with some of my favorite retailers that you can use to get yourself outfitted. 
 
What’s Inside:
Keeping your gun dry can be a challenge in a wet climate like Alaska; here’s how Brian does it.
Brian talks about how he uses real-time ballistic calculations to make a better shot.
No matter how quiet an arrow is, there’s still a chance that it will spook an animal.
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Short Description:
Variety is the name of the game for Brian Rhead. We talk about some of his favorite grizzly bear hunts up in Alaska, and he shares some of the hunts he’s looking forward to in 2021, including water buffalo in Australia, snow sheep in Russia, desert sheep hunts in Mexico, and mountain goats in Canada.
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Grizzly bear hunting, hunting in Alaska, best rifle for hunting, best gun for wet weather, best shotgun for hunting, keep your gear dry, mountain goat hunting, bow and arrow hunting
 

Coyote Calling and Predator Hunting with Brandon Nily

Title: Coyote Calling and Predator Hunting with Brandon Nily
 
Show Notes:
Coyotes are one of the smartest animals out there, so if you want to outsmart them, you’d better bring your A game. We’re talking about predator hunting today with Brandon Nily from Coyote Calling Academy. We’ll be covering what kind of weapon is ideal, how to find the animals, and why you shouldn’t educate the animals about human behavior.
 
Understanding coyote behavior will help you track them down, says Brandon. Because they’re creatures of habit, he likes to ask ranchers, rural school bus drivers, and rural postal workers where they usually see coyotes on their routes. That gives him an idea of where to lay in wait for them.
 
If you don’t have the wind with you when you’re out there hunting them, you’re going to be starting off in the negative. You simply won’t be able to beat their nose. Brandon demonstrates some of the hunting calls he uses to attract coyotes to his position, keeping in mind that coyotes are motivated by sex, food, and a challenge. By manipulating the volume and pitch of a call, Brandon can change his message to this apex predator. 
 
If you’re interested in predator hunting, Brandon’s podcast Coyote Calling Academy covers it more thoroughly, and you can find it on any of the podcast platforms.
 
 
What’s Inside:
What does a warning bark from a coyote sound like?
How Brandon finds where coyotes like to hang out.
Why I approach all of my hunting like every white-tailed hunter does in the Midwest. 
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Short Description:
Can you trick the nose on a coyote? It’s definitely going to take a different stalking approach when you switch to hunting predators, and Brandon Nily from Coyote Calling Academy is an expert at tracking, calling, and killing coyotes. 
 
Tags:
Predator hunting, hunting coyote, Colorado hunting, night hunting, bobcat hunting, stalking predator, finding predators, coyote calls, calling for coyotes

Robby Denning Tracking Wounded Game

Title: Tracking Wounded Game with Robby Denning
 
Show Notes:
In the last hunting season, I’ve wounded more animals than I ever have, and it’s causing me to really reflect on what I’m doing and if I need to change my technique. A lot of people want to blame the equipment when that happens, but I think it’s easy to blame something that you can “fix” without examining your headspace. Robby Denning and I talk about some of the emotions that an ethical hunter has to deal with when they injure an animal without killing them. 
 
Even with a “slam dunk” shot, things can still go wrong. In August, I had a 70 yard shot to a Coues buck, and even though my sweet spot is between 50 and 100 yards, it didn’t go anything like I planned. Luckily I had some video footage, so Robby was able to take a look and give me his opinion on my setup. 
 
If someone’s missed their shot a few times, when is it time to pull their hunting card? You hope that you have hunters out there who are practiced enough, and with a good set of ethics, but sometimes they still miss their shot or wound a lot of animals. Robby has a philosophical bent about the hardiness of wild animals, but we both feel that as hunters, we should be respectful of the animals that we hunt. 
 
Robby tries to make sure he’s done everything he can to recover that injured animal because he wants to honor his role out there in the field. No matter how hard you practice, sometimes things just don’t go as planned. Getting out of your head over those mistakes is going to take some reflection on your part. 
 
What’s Inside:
Robby and I share strategies for hunting down wounded animals.
The ethics of hunting down an animal you’ve wounded. 
Talking through my last failed shot, Robby and I talk over what I should have done to kill on the first try.
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Robby Denning
Short Description:
It’s going to happen at some point; you’re going to take a shot and it’s not going to be a clean kill. Robby Denning and I are going to talk about what you need to do to make that right out there in the field, and the emotional toll that can have on you. 
Tags:
Hunting ethics, ethical hunting, hunting a wounded animal, clean kill, tracking a wounded animal, ethical hunting laws, archery hunting, Coues deer hunting

What is the Point of Arizona’s Trail Camera Ban?

Title: What is the Point of Arizona’s Trail Camera Ban? 
My take: This is over simplified but I feel that AZGFD should place a season on trail cameras from Aug 10th – Nov 27th  on all trail cameras directly placed on or trails leading to (250 yds away or more)  water sources and allow trail cameras everywhere else like pinch points, travel corridors, saddles etc. The main we are having is a people problem in the high profile hunting areas 13a&b, 9 etc. and the main issue is that guys are checking cameras without regard for fellow hunters who may be sitting that water. The guys running cameras in the south desert units are not having these issues and the guys running cameras off water sources are not having these issues.  Don’t punish the whole state for these albeit high profile but isolated areas.  We can solve this issue with a compromise that both benefits the hunter and the animals. 
Show Notes:
If a sportsman doesn’t understand a rule, then they’re not going to follow it, says Kip Adams from the National Deer Association. We sit down and talk about the different ways hunters and wildlife biologists use trail cameras, and how the Arizona trail camera ban addresses both a social and a scientific problem. What I really want to know is: Is it really going to make a positive difference on wildlife conservation?
 
I didn’t get serious about using a trail camera until the early 2000s, but I just mostly used them for scouting and inventory. I wanted to see what was out there. There are already rules regarding Will Call Hunting, which says that you can’t run dogs and tree a lion, and then go get a client to come shoot the lion. But in the spirit of Fair Chase, do trail cameras give an unfair advantage to hunters?
 
There are at least five other states that have restrictions on trail cameras too. Kip gives me an outside perspective on how other states are dealing with cell phone pictures and cameras. My concern is that if every hunting issue is dealt with state by state, hunters’ rights will be chipped away in every state because we won’t see the bigger picture. We’ll think that turkey hunting in Wyoming doesn’t have anything to do with us.
What’s Inside:
3 out of 4 hunters are hunting some species of deer, but they’re not working together on deer-related policy issues.
Is there an issue with the amount of human traffic on the trail that’s making it harder for the animals?
How Kip uses trail cameras in his work as a wildlife biologist.
 
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Short Description:
For an outsider’s perspective on the Arizona trail camera ban, I talked to Kip Adams from Pennsylvania. With a background in wildlife biology, and as an avid hunter himself, Kip understands both hunters’ frustration with this ban and the concern of conservationists. 
 
Tags:
Ethics and hunting, will calling hunting, trail cameras in hunting, ethics of hunting, spirit of fair chase, deer hunting, hunting and conservation, trail camera ban

AZ OTC Whine Fest with Charles Whitwam

Charles and I had the opportunity to hunt the first week of AZ OTC deer season. Admits a terrible drought and poor rut conditions we encountered a large amount of out of state hunters that really didn't give 2 F%&#s... 
 
Check out Charles on IG or His website California Guided Wild Pig & Deer Hunting - Shadowtrekker Adventures

AZ & WY Elk Draw Break Down With Brad Weiss

Brad and I go over the ins and outs of the AZ and WY elk draws. Brad owns and operates Western Big Game Applications Services and is a boutique application service for the western united states 
Brad Weiss at 773-294-6202 
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Charles Whitwam Throw Back Thurs

Throw back Thursday Charles Whitwam and in 2016 please do not ding me for audio on these old episodes 

Hunting Gear backpack Dump w/ Anthony Stallone

Title: The Best Hunting Gear for Adults and Children
 
Show Notes:
Not only do you need to be concerned with the weather when choosing hunting gear, but you should also be thinking about the kind of terrain you’ll be out on, and whether the gear has been tested. My cousin Anthony and I share the best gear we’ve found for hunting, and as an added bonus, we’ll talk about what kind of hunting gear we buy for our children. 
 
Sometimes you can find great gear at Costco, like my favorite base under layers. But other times, it’s worth it to splurge on shoes or gloves that can protect you when you’re out in the wild. Anthony and I work through the best:
Hiking boots
Hiking socks
Cold weather gloves
Binoculars
Hunting pants
Hunting rifles
 
In my experience, not only can bad gear mess with your overall hunting experience by making you so cold that you can’t enjoy yourself, but it can also mess with your stalking abilities. Getting out on the trail with brand-new shoes can literally hobble you as your feet blister in unfamiliar shoes. Anthony talks about how he gets his kids ready for hunting and hiking, and why he tries out different pairs of shoes on his kids. 
 
Be sure and check out some of my gear recommendations on my website, and don’t forget coupon codes for some of my favorite brands.
 
What’s Inside:
The best backpack that Anthony swears makes his bowhunting form even better.
Our recommendation for gloves that you can shoot with or hold your binoculars with while still keeping warm in below freezing temps.
Hunting gear for children should be broken in well before the actual hunting trip.
My absolute favorite gaiters for keeping brambles and cacti out.
Can binos ever be too good for a hunting trip? Anthony explains his thought process on binos.
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Snake Gaiter Review
Sitka Ascent Gaiter Review
Sitka GTX Gear hat
 
Short Description:
Cheap hunting gear that doesn’t get the job done can really ruin a hunting trip. When the temperatures dip below 20 degrees, you don’t want to be more concerned with staying warm than keeping an eye on the herd below you, so today I’m giving recommendations for some of my favorite kinds of gear. 
 
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Hunting gear, best gaiters, best hunting socks, best hunting shoes, warm hunting socks, hunting gear recommendations, best hunting binoculars, best rifles, rifle recommendations

Bonus : Hunting Opportunities In Lower Brule Reservation

Looking for another opportunity to go hunting? Check out some of the hunting opportunities Lower Brule
Contact:
STEVE LANGDEAU SR       605-730-1817       DEER, WATERFOWL, UPLAND 
stevelangdeau@gmail.com
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