BR038 – The 411 On African Lion Hunting with Aaron Neilson [ Part 1 ]

08/26/16 • 54 min

Do you even know what’s going on in Africa right now with lions? I bet you don’t. Heck, we didn’t know the real story either and with all the news, media and their one sided agenda, it just made it even harder to get the truth. After speaking with Cody Draper on his most resent African Lion hunt, he was adamant that we contact Aaron Neilson as he is one of the few people who actually understands the whole story. Well, that’s who we have on here today and I assure you that you will be satisfied with what Aaron has to say. Why do we feel Aaron is the right guy to be speaking with? Well... how about that he’s hunted in Africa over 1000 days, which is an incredible feat in itself, so we think it’s safe to say that Aaron knows what he’s talking about.

Fun Fact:

Africa is a continent, it’s not a country. There are 54 soviet countries on the continent of Africa.

Show Notes:

What most western Americans don’t understand is that Africa is a third world country and thus the people that live there live by third world rules.
As human population grows, wild animals will always loose. When the wildlife starts to encroach on humans, like the lions, humans start killing them off, because lions and predators like them start killing off live stock, like cows.
100% of the animals are used in Africa, so nothing goes to waste. There is a large amount of money coming in to help preserve the wildlife.
What most, if not all, anti-hunters and animal rights activities don’t understand is that we, the hunters, are the largest, if not, the only contributor in habitat protection and conversation.
The outfitters put every effort to insure that the wild lions that are killed are at least 6 plus years old before harvesting them. There is no full proof way to know for sure as they are still field judging of a wild animal. It’s not what it was like ten years ago when they would just shoot a lion.
Hunting in Africa is more part of a conservation minded hunting instead of sport hunting that many like to portray.
Aaron helped cofounded a lion conservation taste force which brought scientist and non-hunters together and to create the hunt able lion definition. It’s basically a guideline on which lions to take. It’s by no means a law, but it has been adopted by hundred’s of safari clubs, outfitters and booking agents around the world.
The only people that are protecting these animals are the hunters. Quote from Aaron to anti hunters and activists: What you’re doing is saving these animals to death.
We asked Aaron to share how to have a conversation with anti hunters in a compelling way.
Aaron feels that within the next 20 to 30 years, private game reserves will be the only last strong hold for African wildlife.
Aaron is a international booking agent and no, we did not know that ahead of time. It just came out during the conversation.

African Lion Hunt with Aaron Neilson with a bow: [VIDEO 22min]

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Aaron’s Facebook: http://goo.gl/GS8iwA
Aaron’s YouTube: http://goo.gl/PJfaI1
Global Hunting Resources!: http://www.huntghr.com/

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Fun Fact:

Africa is a continent, it’s not a country. There are 54 soviet countries on the continent of Africa.

Show Notes:

What most western Americans don’t understand is that Africa is a third world country and thus the people that live there live by third world rules.
As human population grows, wild animals will always loose. When the wildlife starts to encroach on humans, like the lions, humans start killing them off, because lions and predators like them start killing off live stock, like cows.
100% of the animals are used in Africa, so nothing goes to waste. There is a large amount of money coming in to help preserve the wildlife.
What most, if not all, anti-hunters and animal rights activities don’t understand is that we, the hunters, are the largest, if not, the only contributor in habitat protection and conversation.
The outfitters put every effort to insure that the wild lions that are killed are at least 6 plus years old before harvesting them. There is no full proof way to know for sure as they are still field judging of a wild animal. It’s not what it was like ten years ago when they would just shoot a lion.
Hunting in Africa is more part of a conservation minded hunting instead of sport hunting that many like to portray.
Aaron helped cofounded a lion conservation taste force which brought scientist and non-hunters together and to create the hunt able lion definition. It’s basically a guideline on which lions to take. It’s by no means a law, but it has been adopted by hundred’s of safari clubs, outfitters and booking agents around the world.
The only people that are protecting these animals are the hunters. Quote from Aaron to anti hunters and activists: What you’re doing is saving these animals to death.
We asked Aaron to share how to have a conversation with anti hunters in a compelling way.
Aaron feels that within the next 20 to 30 years, private game reserves will be the only last strong hold for African wildlife.
Aaron is a international booking agent and no, we did not know that ahead of time. It just came out during the conversation.

African Lion Hunt with Aaron Neilson with a bow: [VIDEO 22min]

Quick URL Links:

Aaron’s Facebook: http://goo.gl/GS8iwA
Aaron’s YouTube: http://goo.gl/PJfaI1
Global Hunting Resources!: http://www.huntghr.com/

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BR037 – Alaska Caribou Do It Yourself Hunt with Anthony Dixon

Anthony Dixon is back to share one of his extreme hunting trips that he took with Michael Waddell on Bone Collector back in 2011. It was an Adak, Alaska Caribou hunt. If you’ve been following our show for a while, you know that a Caribou hunt in Alaska is my Top-Of-The-Bucket-List hunts so needless to say (but I’m going to) this episode was something that I was really looking forward to recording. It was a pleasure to hear Anthony’s take on the whole experience because he set the stage really well on what it was like being out there. I hope you enjoy!

Fun Fact:

Adak is an island in Alaska where at one point in time was a military base (after research I found out it was a Naval Air Facility), but was abandoned back in 1997 and reopened as Adak Airport. The facility was designated a National Historic Landmark for its role in World War II, although most of its elements from that period have been demolished or lay in ruins.

Show Notes:

Adak means: The Birthplace of the Winds.
This is a do it yourself type of hunt, but it’s very affordable for the average hunter to achieve.
Caribous were transported onto the island years ago to help supply the people who lived there as a meat source.
Back in 2011 there were around 60 to 100 people who still lived in Adak, so it’s a very small community or at least based on Anthony’s recollection of his trip from back in 2011.
I asked Anthony why Adak and he said Adak is a do-it-yourself hunt experience in Alaska which was the type of hunt he wanted.
Anthony, Shawn and Michael Waddell, and Steve, the camera man, rented 4-wheelers to help get them in and out of the island.
They went out about 5 miles or more deep into the island and there is no help so you are all on your own to survive.
It’s a hard terrain to hunt, because of its high valleys, large mountains and it rained, making the ground wet and muddy.
There are no other predators other than human on this island.
Anthony brought up the mindset of “in and out – and save” while on hunts like these, because the simplest mistake can effect your hunt and everyone else.
As a perfect example of who Anthony is, during the conversation, he jumps right in to teaching archery techniques. I don’t mind, because he has a wealth of knowledge and I’m always open to hearing his thoughts and ideas so that I can be a better bow shooter.
Important fact to be aware of is that you might find yourself in a few spots where there are some unloaded ordinance or a better way to put it... decommissioned grenade launchers. Keep an eye out for them.
If Anthony would do the hunt again, he would do it in a boat on the south end of the island. You can’t pay a captain over there to do that, because they are not guides and don’t have a license so you would need to find a trade that can happen like a hunt somewhere else in the states.
If you go on a hunt like this to Alaska for animals like Caribou with a group, the dynamics of your team is everything.
When you come home, if you’re a dad then jump back in the role as a dad and be a good dad. Let your family know how important they are to you and show them how much you care and appreciate them.

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BR039 – The 411 On African Lion Hunting with Aaron Neilson [ Part 2 ]

This is the continuance from our previous episode #38 where we spoke with Aaron Neilson about hunting lions in Africa and how little we know about Africa. The conversation was so good that we kept asking questions and ended up talking so long that we decided to break up the conversation into two episodes. Check out the first half before listening to this second half. Trust me, it’s well worth the time. Click here to listen to episode #38.

Show Notes:

In the second half of the conversation, we spoke a lot about western hunting and the value on sharing the passion for hunting to the next generation.
Aaron has killed over 100 different species of animals all over the world.
Hunting with a bow is not any less expensive than hunting with a riffle. In fact, often times, it will increase the cost, because it takes longer to complete the hunt.
We spoke on what is a respectable tipping amount to pay a guide after a hunt. You will be surprised at what he says.
Aaron has a great philosophy, which is, “always hunt smarter – don’t hunt harder”.