Shows
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 52: Rafe Nielsen and Shawn SkipperThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Shawn Skipper of Leupold and Rafe Nielsen of Browning. The three recount their amazing hunt for Arctic grizzly bears. Just three friends talking about an epic hunting experience and the journey to finding success. 2023-10-131h 43
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 51: Rafe Nielsen and Shawn SkipperThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Rafe Nielsen and Shawn Skipper from Browning and Leupold. This podcast is three friends joking around the night before they embark on an epic hunt for grizzly bears in remote Alaska. They talk about gear, packing, excitement, anticipation and just have a good ol' time. 2023-09-2236 min
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 50: Dave MathenyThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Dave Matheny, founder and CEO of Silencer Shop. The two discuss what spurred Dave to start the company, his passions for hunting and shooting, why suppressors are beneficial to the hunter, how easy it actually is to own a silencer and much more. 2023-09-1559 min
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 49: Vici PetersThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Gold Ring Product Line Manager Vici Peters from Leupold. They go in depth on riflescopes, glass and function in the field. If you were wondering what goes into a scope and how the design and manufacturing helps field performance, you won't want to miss this one. 2023-09-0938 min
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 48: Jim ShockeyThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Jim Shockey. Jim has dedicated his life to hunting and understanding the pursuit around the world. The two talk about conservation, the war on wildlife, talking with anti-hunters, traveling, different hunting cultures around the world and much more. You won't want to miss this one. 2023-09-011h 28
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 47: Rob GearingThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Found and CEO Rob Gearing from Spartan Precision Equipment. Rob is a wealth of knowledge and a dedicated hunter. The two talk about Rob's background, hunting in England and the differences between our two countries, backcountry adventures, mountain equipment, and much more. 2023-08-2557 min
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 46: David Draper and Dale EvansThis week, the Petersen's HUNTING team talks about upcoming adventures, gear for the pursuit and whole lot more. This show covers all the fun hunts we have coming up this fall, what content you can expect to see from us and what new gear for 2023 we are excited to put to the test in the field. 2023-08-121h 07
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 45: Nic De CastroThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Nic De Castro, founder of Land Trust. For those of you who don't know, Land Trust is basically the Airbnb for the outdoorsman. They talk about hunting, fishing and the outdoors, how land access is the greatest tool for keeping hunters in the field and how the company works with landowners to open up their properties for a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities. 2023-07-211h 13
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 44: Chris PowelThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Chris Powell from Houndsman XP. The take a deep dive into running hounds, training, conservation and predator control. They talk about protecting the heritage of the sport, adventures with hounds and much more. 2023-07-071h 05
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 43; Josh WalkerThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Josh Walker. Josh is a retired NFL football player, an avid hunter and a wealth of great stories. The two discuss Josh's football career, what got him into hunting and how he is now retired and spending as much time in the field as he can. If you like football, crazy success stories and hunting adventures, you won't want to miss this one. 2023-05-261h 10
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 42: Del BarberThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Del Barber. Del is a Canadian musician who, when not on tour with his band or writing new songs, takes up farming and is an avid hunter. He spends as much time as he can in the outdoors which, in turn, inspires his music. The two talk hunting adventures, conservation, educating people on hunting and much more. 2023-05-131h 16
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 41: Grace SturdivantThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Digital Editor Dale Evans and Doctor of Audiology Grace Sturdivant. Grace is the owner and founder of OtoPro Technologies and the three discuss everything about ear protection in the field. It is important to protect your hearing, and Grace gives the best tips to protect your ears for years to come. 2023-05-041h 05
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 40: Shawn SkipperThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Shawn Skipper from Leupold. The two talk about optics, hunting trips, red dots for hunting turkeys, Alaska adventures and much more. Also, hear about our 50th Anniversary giveaway. 2023-04-291h 04
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 39: Josh SmithThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Josh Smith from Montana Knife Company. The two discuss heritage, hunting knives, what it takes to become a bladesmith, the idea for the booming company, the drive and dedication it takes to start a business and much more. You won't want to miss this one. 2023-04-0856 min
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 38: Isaac Smith and Ben EipertThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Isaac Smith and Ben Eipert, who are the brains behind Method Archery. The three discuss arrows, building a solid setup, the science about archery and clean kills, FOC, their arrow algorithm and much more. 2023-03-241h 39
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 37: Jace BausermanThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Jace Bauserman. Jace is a contributor to the magazine and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to hunting the West, especially with a bow, and he's an ultramarathon runner. The two talk about Jace's hunting history, archery setups and techniques, different releases, epic bowhunts, staying in shape and much more. 2023-03-161h 29
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 36: David DraperThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by David Draper to discuss turkeys. David just returned form Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula chasing the elusive and unique oscellated turkey. The two talk about turkeys, the addiction that comes with turkey hunting, international adventure, food, cooking and the history of a rich culture and a rare bird in Central America. 2023-03-091h 09
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 35: Brian LynnThis week, Joe Ferronato sits down with Brian Lynn from the Sportmen's Alliance. The two talk about myriad of issues facing hunters and anglers across the country. Anti-hunting groups are attacking our way of life and the Sportmen's Alliance is at the forefront of the battle against them. The two discuss game commissions, lawsuits, endangered species, hunts ending and much more. 2023-02-231h 20
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 34: Brad BrooksThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Argali Co-Founder and CEO Brad Brooks. Brad is a hardcore backcountry hunter who makes purpose-built gear for likeminded people.The two talk about Brad's background as a hunter, what spurred him to start the company, how he has adapted the gear to fit a certain need, their favorite hunts and much more. 2023-02-0951 min
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 33: Joseph von BenediktThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Joseph von Benedikt. Joseph, who is a long contributor to Petersen's Hunting, shares his knowledge on backcountry hunting, long-range shooting and much more. The two talk about adventure, skills, preparedness and how to make the most out of your next Western hunt. You won't want to miss this one. 2023-01-251h 06
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 32: Seth SwerczekThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Seth Swerczek of Hornady. Seth is the marketing and communications manger for the company but spent a long time behind the scenes developing some of Hornady's best-selling products. The two take a deep dive into ballistics, cartridge development, long-range shooting and hunting, traveling to hunt, DIY adventures and much more. You won't want to miss this one. 2023-01-131h 15
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 31: Scott BakkenThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by CEO and cofounder of Dialed Archery, Scott Bakken. The two talk about archery hunting, the need for competition in the industry, adventures and the grit it takes to build a quality product and launch a business in an overly saturated market. Scott and his team build products based on the needs of hunters in the field because they are hardcore hunters and have designed products to improve the hunting experience. 2023-01-041h 54
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 30: Josh KirchnerThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Josh Kirchner, or as many may know him Dialed in Hunter. Josh is a successful outdoor writer and has published a do-all book about backpack hunting. The two talk about backcountry adventures, gear, archery equipment, knowing your limits and much more. You won't want to miss this one. 2022-12-221h 28
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 29: Tony VandemoreThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Tony Vandemore of Habitat Flats. Tony is a dedicated waterfowler and works hard to conserve and improve habitat for the birds he loves to hunt. They talk about conservation practices, hunting and what it takes to find success in the blind. 2022-11-2359 min
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 28: Colton HewardThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Colton Heward. Colton is a frequent contributor to the magazine and is an expert on all things mule deer. The two talk about all-season strategies for big bucks, Colton's impressive season and a whole lot of adventure. You won't want to miss this. 2022-11-111h 14
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 27: Sam SoholtThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined once again by Sam Soholt. They discuss Sam's Stamp it Forward conservation project and how the Duck Stamp is one of the greatest conservation tools for all wildlife, waterfowl hunting, whitetail hunting, public lands, stories of adventure and upcoming plans for the fall. You won't want to miss it. 2022-10-0858 min
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 26: Kali Parmley and Tess RouseyThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by contributor Tess Rousey and Kali Parmely, editor in chief of Backcountry Hunter magazine. The three talk about Kuiu's new line of apparel for women, their experiences with it and Alaska hunting adventures. If you want to hear some great hunting stories and learn about gear that will work for you, you don't want to miss this episode. 2022-09-2142 min
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 25: Adam Weatherby, Kevin Steele and David DraperJoe Ferronato is joined by Adam Weatherby, Kevin Steele and David Draper to talk about the documentary "Saving America's Monarchs." The four go into detail about what it took to make the documentary and the successes of hunter-driven conservation efforts that essentially saved the North American elk populations. 2022-09-0749 min
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 24: Remi WarrenThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Remi Warren. Remi Warren is a very accomplished hunter and thrives in the West. The two dive deep into preparation for this upcoming season. They talk elk, mule deer, antelope and more. You won't want to miss this one! 2022-08-271h 20
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 23: Brian LynnThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Brian Lynn from Sportsmen's Alliance. The two talk about hunting, fishing and adventure and how our lifestyle is under attack from anti-hunting organizations. They talk about how conservation organizations are at the forefront of the battle to save hunting and how the Sportsmen's Alliance is in the trenches filing lawsuits and fighting back to protect our rights. If you care about our hunting heritage and seek to protect it, and the health of wild populations, for generations to come, listen and get involved! 2022-08-121h 29
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 22: Shannon Waters and Dale EvansThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Shannon Waters of Gastro Gnome Meals and Dale Evans. The three enjoy some mountain lion boa buns and talk about what it takes to make superb backcountry meals. They also go over Shannon's origin story and how she dove head first into the world of hunting. They talk everything from Oregon Coast blacktails to Montana black bears, you won't want to miss this. 2022-07-131h 35
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 21: Dale Evans and David DraperThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Editor in Chief David Draper and the newest member of the team, Digital Editor Dale Evans. The three talk about Dale's background in hunting and media, hunting adventures, content to come, and much more. You won't want to miss this. 2022-06-251h 02
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 20: Shawn Skipper and Adam HeggenstallerThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Shawn Skipper and Adam Heggenstaller. The three were hunting bears in Idaho with Table Mountain Outfitters and Sportmen's Alliance. They go over the adventure, close calls, up-close encounters, running hounds, sitting on bait and much more. You won't want to miss it. 2022-06-1451 min
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 19: Sam SoholtThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Sam Soholt. Sam is known for his conservation projects like Stamp it Forward, fueled by his company Public Land Tees. The two talk turkeys, hunting tactics, social media, conservation, public lands, hunting adventures, and much more. Don't miss it! 2022-05-2859 min
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 18: Dustin DiefenderferThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Dustin Diefenderfer of MTNTOUGH Fitness. Dustin founded MTNTOUGH because he understood the need to be both physically and mentally tough enough to take on the demanding adventures that we chase. They talk about entrepreneurship, hunting, MTNTOUGH programming, and hunting adventures. 2022-05-201h 01
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 17: Jack CarrThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Retired Navy SEAL Jack Carr. These two talk hunting, adventure, writing books, making TV shows, and escaping a fast-paced digital world. Carr tells stories of adventurous hunts from around the world, some of the same trips that inspired writings in his best-selling novels. 2022-04-2747 min
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 16: Mike Tussey and John BaileyThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Mike Tussey of Osceola Outdoors and John Bailey from Eotech. The trio just spent a week pursuing Osceola turkeys and big alligators in South Central Florida. They talk turkey hunting, shotguns, ammunition, red dot sights, rifle optics for gator hunting, and much more. You won't want to miss this adventure. 2022-04-1350 min
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 15: Brendan BurnsThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Brendan Burns of Kuiu. The two discuss sheep hunting, conservation, Kuiu's Conservation Direct, sheep transplants, and more. Brendan has is a very accomplished hunter and is an authority on sheep and conservation. You won't want to miss this one. 2022-03-301h 12
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 14: Off Season Blues with David DraperThis week Joe Ferronato and David Draper talk about the "Off Season," traveling internationally, training dogs, and spring hunts. Even though this time of year isn't considered prime hunting, there are plenty of opportunities to seek adventure around the globe. Go find your adventure. 2022-03-1844 min
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 13: Steve OpatThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Steve Opat. He is an Alaskan resident, adventurer, wonderer, and a true renaissance man. They discuss gear for your Alaskan adventure, moving from the midwest to the final frontier, learning the ground you hunt, understanding how to interact in the woods without alerting surrounding game, and much more. This is one you won't want to miss. 2022-03-021h 49
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 12: Nick JonesThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Staff Sergeant Nick Jones. He is a retired Marine Core Raider that was recently awarded the Navy Cross. They talk about Nick's amazing background and his introduction to hunting. They talk about adventure, learning, the journey of healing, and how hunting is a passionate pursuit that can heal both mind and body. 2022-02-161h 14
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 11: David DraperJoe Ferronato is joined by Editor in Chief David Draper. The duo discusses, predator hunting and the stigmas it carries. They also talk about anti-hunting legislation, spring hunting adventures, and international travel. 2022-02-0253 min
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 10: Brice Suhay and Scott SladekThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Brice Suhay and Scott Sladek to talk about the pursuit of mountain lions with hounds. These three talk about the ethics behind hound hunting, the difficulty of the pursuit, and the achievement of a three-year grind for Joe to get his tom. 2022-01-191h 18
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 9: John Draper and JJ ReichThis week, Joe Ferronato is hanging out in Kansas hunting whitetail deer. He is joined by John Draper from American Hunter and JJ Reich from Federal Ammunition. They talk about the hunt, ammunition shortages, and good hunting-camp camaraderie. 2022-01-051h 32
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 8: Colton HewardThis week, Joe Ferronato is joined by Petersen's Hunting Magazine Contributor, Colton Heward. These two go over everything from rifle hunting elk in Colorado's third season, to bowhunting high-country mule deer. They thrive on adventure and won't stop pursuing it. 2021-12-221h 07
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 7: Brice SuhayJoe Ferronato is joined by his good friend Brice Suhay to tell hunting stories. Brice was lucky enough to draw a mountain goat tag in Montana this season and the hunt was a great adventure. These two talk about, high mountains, trekking countless miles, scaling cliffs, and finding a billy with worth shooting. They also talk about hunting, camaraderie, tag draws, and much more. 2021-12-081h 18
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 6: Christian SchaufJoe Ferronato is joined by the Founder and CEO of Uncharted Supply Co. Christian Schauf. These two talk everything elk hunting, along with the discussions of the latest survival and preparedness gear from Uncharted. 2021-11-241h 13
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 5: Midseason RecapDavid Draper and Joe Ferronato go over their previous hunts and where the rest of fall is going to take them. They discuss successes, failures, and learning experiences. If you like cool hunting stories and want to learn how NOT to make the mistakes they have, you won't want to miss this episode. 2021-11-101h 01
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 4: Andy "The Flip Flop Guy" MoeckelThis week, David Draper and Joe Ferronato sit down with Andy Moeckel to find out who the man is behind the Flip Flop. They discuss life, Andy's crazy adventures, international hunting, death threats, and some damn good cooking. 2021-10-271h 49
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 3: Steinbeck Vineyards with RnA OutdoorsThis week, we jump back to the middle of August while Joe Ferronato and Kevin Steele were hunting blacktail on the Central Coast of California. They sat down with Lucas Paugh of RnA Outdoors, Jason Morton of CZ-USA, and Ryan Newkirk who manages the vineyard, yes vineyard, they were hunting. They discuss the hunt, cycling the bolt, conservation, herd management, and much more. 2021-10-1354 min
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 2: Inside EberlestockJoe Ferronato visits the Eberlestock headquarters in Boise, Idaho to talk gear, company culture, hunting, and adventure. 2021-09-291h 02
Petersen's Hunting AdventuresEpisode 1: Carrying on a Legacy: With Kevin Steele, David Draper, and Joe FerronatoThe pilot episode! In this episode you will meet the team behind the Petersen's Hunting brand. We go over the history of the company and talk about our passion for hunting and tell stories that have driven us to find adventure fueled by our insatiable desire to hunt. 2021-09-151h 28