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Hunt Shoot LiveIdaho DIY Backpacking Mule Deer Hunt -- 2020 editionIn this episode, Dwayne and Zack record live from the field with their experiences in another attempt at a DIY backpacking mule deer hunt in the mountains of Idaho.
Topics include:
Logistics
TSA locks on guns
Gear upgrades
Google eyes
What you really pay for in a guided/semi-guided hunt
Bathroom techniques
Another use for WD-40
Mountain weather forecasts
2020-10-2700 minHunt Shoot LiveHunting Season Planning -- What's coming up? Where we're going? LET'S GET ITIn this episode, Dwayne and Zack get together and talk about the seasons that are upcoming.
Topics include:
Scouting and property preparation
Virginia Rifle Bear
Youth Day
Idaho 2020
Rifle deer season
2020-09-2252 minHunt Shoot LiveLong range shooting - What do you have to have?In this episode, Dwayne and Zack dig deeper on "buy once, cry once". We've talked about spending more on ARs, handguns, and optics, so now we're talking in more detail on what you really need in a long-range weapon. Which components are the most important, and what might you see as you go up in price ranges.
Less expensive = more mass produced = less quality control
Quality of barrel
Action “true”
Free floated barrel
Trigger
MOA vs accuracy
How much does group size matter? - Brian Litz blog from PrecisionRifleBlog.com
Dwayne's results between Ruger Precision and custom rig. Was...2020-09-011h 07Hunt Shoot LiveMilitary Grit - From Appalachian hunter to soldierIn this episode, Dwayne and Zack are joined by Peyton Simmons. Peyton is a fellow hunter and groundhog slayer who is finishing up his active duty time for the US Army. We explore how those previous mountaineering and hunting skills translate into being a soldier, and how military training can help back in the woods.
Topics include:
Military weapons
Shooting training
Cold weather gear recommendations
Mental toughness
Simmons charged by a black bear
2020-08-201h 29Hunt Shoot LiveScouting deer, bear, and turkey -- How When and Why?In this episode, Dwayne and Zack get together and talk about scouting the three big species we hunt in Virginia: Whitetail deer, Black bear, and Turkey. We dig into each species talking about methods of scouting, what time of the year you'd start scouting, and why you may want to scout.
Topics:
Deer (00:40)
Bear (31:15)
Turkey (45:52)
2020-08-111h 02Hunt Shoot LiveGear comparisons for a backcountry hunt - Idaho mule deer 2020In this episode, Dwayne and Zack are joined by Dr. Brandon Buskill to compare their gear prepping for their 2020 Idaho mule deer hunts and talk about how pumped we all are to get a muley! If you need to reference one of the gear lists, jump straight to the time mentioned.
Gear Lists:
Dwayne (4:13) -
Pack: Eberlestock Just One
Sleeping Bag: Marmot Lithium 0 degree bag
Sleeping pad: Big Agnes sleeping pad
Tent: Luxe Outdoor Megahorn Tipi Tent
Wood Stove: Luxe Outdoor Titanium Stove
Stove: Optimus Crux Lite Stove
Fuel: Butane/Isopropane
Hydration Bladder: Cabelas 3ltr
Water Filter: Sawyer mini
Gun: Re...2020-08-041h 29Hunt Shoot LiveHandguns - Buying, Practicing, Concealing, and more!In this episode, Dwayne and Zack dig deep on handguns!
"Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
Topics include:
How to pick the right weapon?
Securing your weapon from kids
How to get better at shooting your new gun?
Conceal carry - Obtaining, Reciprocity, Carry method
2020-07-281h 12Hunt Shoot LiveWyoming 2020 becomes Idaho 2020In this episode, Dwayne and Zack talk the heartbreak that is the 2020 Wyoming big game lottery and how they're going to overcome!
Topics include:
Wyoming draw results
New hunting plans
e-Scouting
How to talk to a game biologist
Gear upgrades
Mindset
2020-07-211h 07Hunt Shoot LiveMy first custom rifle... Why do I have so many guns?!In this episode, Dwayne and Zack answer the question that burns in so many of our wife's minds: "WHY do you have so many guns??"
Topics:
Zack's next potential pistol purchase
Dwayne's new custom long-range rig
How many guns do you REALLY need?
Why you may want multiple weapons of the same caliber?
Related:
HK VP9
Vestal's Custom Rifles
https://youtu.be/qI60hRuQ5kE
2020-06-301h 13Hunt Shoot LiveApprentice and Youth Hunting - How to get someone else interested in hunting
Why should you get someone interested in hunting?
What things are you teaching?
Laws
Hunter Education
License choices
How to get kids involved
How to recruit and adult hunter and what you may get out of it
2020-06-231h 28Hunt Shoot LiveHunting Spring Black Bears in Alaska - First-hand knowledgeIn this episode, Dwayne and Zack are joined again by Dr. Brandon Buskill. Brandon shares a wealth of knowledge about Spring hunting black bears in Prince of Wales Island, Alaska.
Topics include:
Why to travel all the way to Alaska for black bear
Fall hunt vs Spring huint
Equipment recommendations
Fishing
Logistics
Trip style
Meat and trophy care post hunt
Tips and tricks to be successful
2020-06-161h 43Hunt Shoot LiveCampfire StoriesIn this episode, Dwayne and Zack swap hunting stories.
Favorite hunt
Coolest experience with an animal
Most miserable you've ever been?
Bathroom techniques in the backwoods
Dumbest hunting purchase
Hunting mishap
Best hunting purchase
Expectations for the 2020 season
2020-06-091h 16Hunt Shoot LiveCustom AR Builds - Tips and TricksIn this episode, Dwayne and Zack are joined by guest "Uncle Dan" from Youtube "Shootin' with Uncle Dan". Dan takes the guys deep into some technical aspects of building a custom AR.
Topics include:
The most important thing to consider when doing a build?
Can you really "mess up"?
Gas systems
AR-10 vs AR-15
AR pistols
Companies to consider for components
Links:
Hunt Shoot Live
Shootin' with Uncle Dan
2020-06-021h 17Hunt Shoot LiveLong-range shooting for beginnersIn this episode, Dwayne and Zack discuss the topic of long range shooting. Check out the links section below for videos of Dwayne target shooting out to 1300 yards and a 910 yard doe kill.
Topics include:
"Long range" changes with your experience
Set your expectations
Where do you shoot?
What is your budget?
What is your gun capable of?
Scope/Optics
Factory ammo
Reloading
Range finder
Shooting log
Ethics
Gear
Links:
Long Range Shooting 1000 yard 2ltr and 1300 yard steel!
910 Yard Doe Kill!
Hunt Shoot Live
2020-05-261h 04Hunt Shoot LiveGroundhog Hunting - Underrated?In this episode, Dwayne and Zack are joined by special guest Dr. Brandon Buskill. The guys talk about just about everything imaginable about groundhogs and hunting down these whistle pigs.
Topics include:
Dr. Groundhog
Why someone should start ground hog hunting?
Groundhog damage to livestock and property
Types of areas to find groundhogs
Building a path towards more hunting access
Weapon choice
Gear considerations
Hunting tactics
What's a groundhog taste like?
Recipe
Hunting after a rain shower
A money goundhog whistle
Links:
Exploding Varmints Vol 1
Exploding Varmints...2020-05-1951 minHunt Shoot LiveSelecting Optics - Cheap vs ExpensiveIn this episode, Dwayne and Zack explore selecting your next piece of optics and compare how they relate at different price points.
Topics include:
Buy once, cry once
Optical quality: contrast, light transmission, fog resistance, clarity.
Durability
Magnification range. Objective diameter. Getting the right combo costs more.
Turrets
Technology + Glass
Confidence
Warranty
Scopes from wish.com?
2020-05-121h 03
Hunt Shoot LiveIntro to Western Hunting, Tough Lessons - The Best Worst Hunt EverFor the inaugural episode of the Hunt Shoot Live Podcast, Dwayne and Zack recap their 2018 Idaho mule deer hunt. Tough lessons were learned, and is now considered the "Best worst hunt ever" by both.
Topics include:
Trip planning
Gear choices
Logistics
Mindset
What went well
What didn't go well
2020-05-051h 21
Acoustic Long IslandThe DuPont Brothers LIVE at DeepwellsWarming up our October concert was the DuPont Brothers. Zack and Sam DuPont are a Burlington, VT based indie-folk-americana duo. Since the start of the band in March of 2013, the brothers have toured heavily throughout the Northeast, Mid Atlantic, South and Mid West in an independent pursuit to get their songs to as many ears as possible. Their travels have opened doors to festival appearances at SXSW & Grand Point North in addition to performances in support of some of their musical heroes including Bahamas, Blake Mills, Sturgill Simpson, Ben Sollee, Langhorne Slim, Chris Eldridge & Julian Lage and Jerry Douglas to na...2016-10-1929 min