Backcountry Hunting Podcast

10/21/22 • 68 min

Inbound for Alaska Moose

Backcountry Hunting Podcast

09/16/22 • 40 min

Recorded live on the road across Alaska, this episode is a raw, unedited discussion as my hunting partner Joe and I head for our DIY, drop-camp moose hunt (with caribou, black bear, and wolf tags in our pockets too). Prep, gear, planning, expectations and hopes are all part of this fun on-the-fly conversation as we embark on an adventure that's been three years in the planning.

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09/16/22 • 40 min

Alaska DIY Moose, Part 2

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10/07/22 • 54 min

Recorded live in deep backcountry Alaska, this episode is the second half and the wrap on our DIY, public-land, drop-camp Alaska moose hunt for 2022.

Hunting partner Joe Kennedy and host Joseph von Benedikt continue to hunt without contact with the pilot or family for days, due to a communications/emergency device failure. Caribou herds move into the area. Big grayling fish hit dry flies hard. Rain, wind, weather, eagles and wolves are part of this second week, plus we continue to discuss stand-out gear and the logistics of getting a lot of meat home to Idaho. ENJOY!

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10/07/22 • 54 min

Wild Meat Cooking with Camp Chef's Brooks Hanson

Backcountry Hunting Podcast

09/30/22 • 44 min

I'm joined this episode by Camp Chef's Brooks Hansen, a northern Utah local who's spent much of his life hunting the backcountry and grilling, Barbequing, and smoking the wild game he brings home.

We talk about the rewards of introducing friends and family to wild game meat, the evolution of charcoal and gas and pellet grills, and the genesis and foundation of Camp Chef as an outdoor company.

Brooks details the latest and greatest in smokers and grills, including the just-launched Woodwind Pro, and talks through the versatile Camp Chef Apex, which serves as a pellet grill, gas grill, and flat-top grill all in one plus has an accessory pizza oven and is compatible with dutch ovens. Plus, he details the various types of smoker pellets Camp Chef makes, and discloses his personal favorites.

Not least, Brooks goes over the secrets to success when smoking lean, wild-game rib racks.

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09/30/22 • 44 min

Alaska DIY Moose, Part 1

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09/23/22 • 72 min

Recorded audio-journal style in the field, this episode is brought to you raw and unedited and contains the account of a great bull moose hunt. Pals Joseph von Benedikt and Joe Kennedy are dropped via bush plane in the vast Alaska interior, and hunt DIY for 12 days for moose, caribou, black bear, and wolf. Against the odds of hot weather, no rutting action, and a moose population made sparse by severe winter kill, they find and take a fantastic bull during this first half of the hunt. ENJOY!

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09/23/22 • 72 min

How To Make Fast Follow-Up Shots

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10/14/22 • 57 min

Sometimes things don't go as anticipated when shooting at a big buck or bull. This is when the moment of truth becomes The Moment Of Truth, and the ability to make clean, fast follow-up shots and bring the hunt to a rapid, ethical finish is of vital importance.

This episode digs deep into the fundamentals and the finer points of making fast, accurate follow-up shots in the field. We address:

Shooting positions
Scopes and magnifications
Controlling recoil
Follow-through
Spotting your own impact
Staying in the scope
Working the bolt fast and smooth—while staying in the scope
Training practices and mantras
Action and Cartridge characteristics favorable for fast follow-up shots

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10/14/22 • 57 min

Backcountry Rifle Maintenance

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09/09/22 • 29 min

This episode is all about keeping your backcountry hunting rifle running through adverse conditions. Whether you're in shocking cold and the oil on your firing pin assembly gels, or you jam the muzzle into a mud bank and have to clear an obstruction, or it rains so much that rust prevention is challenging, there are tips and tricks that help you stay in the game and keep hunting effectively. ENJOY!

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09/09/22 • 29 min

DIY Alaska Gear List

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09/02/22 • 63 min

Here's the nitty-gritty on all JvB's gear assembled for an upcoming DIY, drop-camp hunt in Alaska for moose, caribou, black bear, and wolf. Hunt gear, sleep systems, shelters, fire-starting tools, optics, medical prep, everything. We detail each item, including why it's necessary and why we chose that specific version, and provide weight when applicable. Food type, quantity, and prep is also outlined. Full list below.

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GEAR LIST

Alaska 2022 Moose Hunt

License, locking tags, & harvest tickets
Browning X-Bolt Speed SR, w/scope, bipod, suppressor, cover: 10.25 lbs
Leupold VX-6HD scope, 2-12x40 with WindPlex reticle and CDS ZL turret
Spartan Precision Equipment Javelin Pro Hunt Tac bipod
Silencer Central Banish 30 suppressor in 7-inch configuration
Red Kettle M19 sling
See-through bikini-type scope cover
Neoprene protective scope cover
Browning thin rifle cover
Browning raingear .75 lbs
Federal ammo w/180-grain Barnes TSX bullets, 30 rounds 1.5 lbs
.44 Magnum S&W M69 Combat Magnum 2.5 lbs
.44 Magnum ammo, 11 rounds 2.5 lbs
Hunting knives, Siembida Custom Shrike & Kestrel, .75 lbs
Gransfors Bruk hatchet 1.5 lbs
Swarovski EL Range 10x42 Binocular 3.25 lbs
Swarovski ATS 65HD Spotting scope 3.25 lbs
Spartan Ascent tripod 3.25 lbs
Water filter, Katadyn Pro .75 lbs
Filter bottle by Sawyer .5 lbs
Life Straw water filter .12 lbs
Kenetrek Mountain Extreme 400 boots 5.25 lbs
Stone Glacier gaiters .75 lbs
Browning clothing, Ovix line 5.0 lbs
Argali Kodiak Belt N/A
Big Agnes Tent, Copper Spur UL3 5.5 lbs
Pitchable A-Frame tarp by SaphiRose 2.5 lbs
ExPed Synmat UL 7 M sleeping pad 1 lb
Stone Glacier Chilcoot 0 sleeping bag 2.75 lbs
Stone Glacier packable down Grumman puffy pants .75 lbs
Stone Glacier packable down Grumman Puffy coat .75 lbs
Stone Glacier packable down Grumman Puffy vest .5 lbs
Extra Long Johns, socks, neck gaiter, gloves, etc: 2.0 lbs
Game bags by Caribou Gear 2.25 lbs
Battery banks 1.75 lbs
Folding solar panel, Big Blue 28 W 1.5 lbs
Backpack, EXO MTN Gear expedition-grade 6.5 lbs
EXO meat webbing mesh .25 lbs
EXO internal drybag .25 lbs
Pack cover .25 lbs
Meals: 36, Mountain House & Peak Refuel, plus snacks 15 lbs
Ultralight mountaineering stove, 1 lb
Fishing rod: Redington 7’6” 3-weight Classic Trout .12 lbs
Fishing reel: Lamson Liquid 3-4
Fishing kit: flies in box, spare leader, 5x tippet 1.0 lb
Crocs, All Terrain w/4-wheel-drive 1.0 lb
Hat: Stetson Cross Creek N/A
Cap: Browning mesh-back ball cap N/A

Bag No. 1:

Scent Killer field wipes
100 feet of 550 paracord
Two contractor-grade trash bags
Spare glasses
Spare lifestraw
Bug repellant
Scent-free deodorant

Bag No. 2: Health and sick care

Cold medicine
Ibuprofen and vitamins
Advil PM
Rolaids or Tums
Emergency water tablets
Leuko tape
MTN OPS ignite and enduro packets
Montreal Steak seasoning
Head net
Latex gloves
Leaf tea
Titanium spork
Spare lithium batteries

Bag No. 3: Gun care

Bore snake
Gun oil
Birchwood Casey rust-preventive wipes
Silver, metallic, permanent Sharpie marker
Scope adjustment tool
Compact sharpening stone

Bag No. 4:

Three lighters
Stormproof matches
Pyro Putty, winter blend
Two headlamps
Havalon knife

09/02/22 • 63 min

7mm PRC: A Deep Dive into the Newest Precision Rifle Cartridge

Backcountry Hunting Podcast

10/28/22 • 75 min

Is the new 7mm PRC necessary? If so, why? Does it accomplish much that current 7mm's can't?

The answer is yes, profoundly. However, the devil is in the details. The 7mm PRC offers a series of small advantages that add up to a massive overall superiority. In short, it's potentially the best 7mm magnum cartridge ever designed.

This episode starts from a skeptical standpoint and explores the 7mm PRC's characteristics, and in the end outlines just why it's so profoundly good.

Characteristics:

Balanced performance (easy accuracy)
Fast-twist rifling (compatible with modern long-range bullets)
Best in class ballistic performance at extreme range
Optimal case design for maximum consistency
Better barrel life than competitors
Chamber and throat dimensions modeled after 6.5 Creedmoor for top-shelf accuracy with factory ammo
Easy to reload
Tons of rifle companies already on board

The result is a turn-key solution for shooters that want best-possible extreme-range capability without having a custom, fast-twist rifle built with extended magazine box and tuned handloads.

Potentially, the 7mm PRC is THE 7mm cartridge of the future. This episode details why.

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