As we head into the new year, you might be thinking about your fitness goals and how to achieve them. In this podcast, we cover:

• hunting-specific fitness goals (going where we want and preventing injury)

• three main exercises
• why running isn't the best way to train for hunting
• losing excess body fat
• staying active and finding something you enjoy

Happy New Year!

The peak of hunting season has past. But does that mean you have to wait until spring or fall to hunt again? No way.

Most states have year round hunting opportunities. You just have to find them!

In this episode we talk about species that have generous or even year round seasons in most states. (Coyotes are #1 on the list). We also cover how to find year round hunting opportunities in your state and unit.

Over time, leather boots will dry and crack, guns will rust, tents will mold, rain gear will stop repelling rain — the list goes on.

Thankfully, there's something you can do about it.

At the end of the season, or even after every hunt, make sure to clean, restore, and protect your gear for the best performance and longevity. In this episode we'll cover common gear items and how to care for them.

Products mentioned:

Nikwax waterproofing products

SNO - SEAL wax for leather

Hoppes No. 9 Gun Bore Cleaner

Hunting involves failure — there's no way around it. Listen in to hear some of Samuel's biggest mistakes and failures while hunting bears, elk, and deer throughout 2024.

Sometimes, you just need to pass on the shot. We'll explore a number scenarios and reasons for not pulling the trigger. Topics include:

• safety
• target identification
• shot angle
• getting steady
• moving animals
• stacked animals
• shooting at the range vs. in the field
• animal recovery
• bad conditions
• when your heart's not in it

Thinking through these scenarios ahead of time will help prepare you to make the right decision in the heat of the moment.

Today I'm talking about a cartridge that's nearly 120 years old but still relevant today: the .30-06. The characteristics of the .30-06 make it perfect for your first big game hunting rifle. That's why I chose it for mine. I discuss:

• affordable and readily available ammo
• manageable recoil
• hunting elk with the .30-06
• why the .30-06 works well with cup-and-core bullets
• the .30-06 vs. the .308
• maximum point blank range
• bullet weights
• ammo capacity and feeding
• other great cartridges for your first big game rifle

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After reviewing the cartridge, I like the .30-06 even more. There's not much it can't do.