KIFARUCAST

Aron and Frank's Hunting Gear List

Aron Snyder and Frank Peralta are about to embark on a fourteen-day hunting trip and cover all the gear they plan to take on this trip and include the core gear they have on hand for every trip into the backcountry.
 
Frank's Gear List:
WEAPON
            -Prime Centergy Hybrid 28” Draw/ 75lbs Right Hand
            -Hamskea Hybrid Hunter
            -3/16 Peep
            -Spot Hogg Hogg-It 7 pin or Hogg Father single pin
            -Day Six 300 Spine Arrow 11.5 gpi, 29”, titanium Easton outsert, 125gr tip x17
            -G5 Dead Meat, Iron Will Solid, G5 Striker
            -Tightspot 5 arrow quiver
            -Hamskea Drop Tine Trigger release with scott wrist strap
 
Pack
            -Kifaru 26” Lite Frame
             -small belt pouch
             -water bottle pocket
            -Muskeg 7k
            -Guide lid
            -medium belt pouch x3 (2 on pack, 1 on lid)
            -compression kit
 
Camera Gear
            -Sony A7R2 w/ peak design strap and shoulder mount
            -35mm Zeiss 1.4
            -18mm lens
            -GoPro Hero 4 w/ pole mount
            -Camera Kit
            -SD Cards, Batteries, lens wipes, lens pen, hurricane blower
 
Optics
            -Zeiss Victory Sf 10x42
            -Leica Televid 82mm Angled
            -Gitzo Carbon Tripod
            -Outdoorsman Micro Pan Head
            -Swarovski Bino Adapter
            -Sig 2200 or 2400 (rifle hunting)
            -Thermarest Z Seat
 
Alaska Guide Creations CUB Chest pack
            -FHF range finder case
            -Flagging Tape
            -Licenses
            -Tyto blades
            -Lighter
            -Petzl E-light
            -Lens Pen & lens wipe
            -MSR Aquatabs
            -Trioxane
            -windicator
            -chapstick
            -face paint 
 
Clothing Worn In
            -Salewa Vultur
            -First Lite Compression Socks
            -Under Armour or First lite Aerowool boxer
            -Prana Zion Pants
            -Nike fit ‘the tank’ sleeveless shirt
            -Ice Breaker 200 top
            -Kryptek last chance belt
            -Kifarucast hat
            -Garmin Fenix3 Watch
            -ZT carbon folder knife
            -OR Flex Tech II Gaiters
           
Clothing in Pack
            - Hoodie of some sort (sitka fanatic, FL Klamath, kryptek Sherpa)
            - First lite 200 bottom
            -First Lite Compression Sock
            -1 extra underwear sometimes
            -FL neck gaiter
            -FL Tag Cuff Beanie
            -sitka mtn glove
            -Kifaru Lost Park Parka half zip
            -Rain Gear (sitka flash, Kryptek Takur, First lite Vapor
 
Shelter/Sleep
            -Super Tarp/ Annex/ ground hog stakes + OR Helium Bivy
            -ground cloth (scrap fabric or Tyvek)
            -Easton Trekking poles
                        OR
            -Hilleberg Niak or Soulo
            -Cocoon Pillow
            -Thermarest neoair xlite, xtherm, or exped UL lite
            -Kifaru Quilt or slick bag, Western Mountaineering Megalite or badger
            -Kifaru 5 string stuff sack
            -55L dry sack
 
Hydration
            -steripen
            -msr aquatabs
            -nalgene w/ humangear lid
            -6L MSR bladder
            -Life Straw
           
Cooking
            -MSR Reactor
            -small msr fuel canister
            -titanium spork
            -small red ditty sack
 
Possibles Pouch
            -pain killers (ibuprofen, Vicodin)
            -super glue
            -small bandaids, bandages, misc
            -mole skin/ leukotape
            -spare contacts
            -duct tape/electrical tape
            -small zip ties
            -pen
            -trioxane
            -lighter
            -leatherman carbon model
            -batteries
            -aquatabs
            -tenacious tape/patch kit
             -d-loop material
            -allen wrench (in camera gear)
            -string wax
            -extra broadheads/ field tips
Kill Kit
            -Kifaru Medium UL Pull out
            -flagging tape
            -tag bags
            -spare blades
            -Tyto Knife
            -contractor trashbag
            -Cord 25’-50’
 
Electronics
            -dark energy charger
            -delorme inreach
            -Black Diamond Icon Head lamp
            -iphone charger cord
            -android charger cord
 
Toiletries
            -toilet paper
            -wet wipes
            -hand sanitizer
            -tooth brush and toothpaste  
            -contacts case
            -contacts solution
            -pack towel

Iron Will Broadheads

In the first of a four part series, Aron Snyder talks with the Co-creator of Iron Will Broadheads, Bill Vanderheyden.
 
Iron Will Outfitters
We chose to name our company Iron Will Outfitters because of Bill’s relentless quest for the ideal broadhead and because of the individual resolve bow hunters must possess to earn the opportunity for a shot. We believe that every hunt is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. When the time comes to complete the shot, make the most of the opportunity by choosing broadheads that are as reliable as science allows.

Shooting Discipline With Tom Clum

Tom Clum joins Aron Snyder to discuss traditional archery discipline.  A lot of great info in this episode!
 
Interested in learning to shoot?  Contact the experts at RMS Gear.
 
Archery Lessons:
We charge $50 for an instructor, plus $7 per shooter (up to 4 shooters at a time). All of our instructors are at least certified Level 2 USA Archery instructors with a minimum of 20 years shooting experience each. We teach based off of USA Archery's NTS system, with maybe a few small changes to accomodate instincitive shooting for bowhunters or target archers who do not want to use sights.
We have found this system to be incredibly valuable for not just target shooters, but bowhunters as well. We have catered our lessons specifically to whatever you are trying to get out of the sport, compound shooters, traditional shooters, target archers and bowhunters, we will meet you where you're at.
Brand New Archers:
We want folks who are just getting into archery to enjoy the sport and stick with it for the long term. Hitting what you are aiming at is fun! And when you can hit what you want you'll stick with the sport longer. So we provide a free introductory lesson to every new archer that walks in our door. This introductory lesson is also part of the process in helping customers select a bow that is a correct fit for them. We do not hold back any information in this introductory lesson. We make sure to get you in proper archery form (whether you want to be a bowhunter or just a target shooter), teach you the proper motions, and answer any questions that you have.
We try hard to make sure that every new archer who leaves our store is equipped with proper archery knowledge and confidence that they have a set up that is correct for them. We try to go above and beyond, and give you personal attention, so that you get into this sport with a chance to get good and ultimately have more fun with archery.

Spartan Precision Equipment

Lighter, Tougher, Stronger
Built using only the very best materials available, our products represents a major leap forward for Rifle support systems. Using Rare Earth magnets, the systems are fitted to the rifle in seconds, which enables the shooter to follow live targets and stay level on uneven ground. This is a serious game changer for the hunters that value accuracy and success. Weighing less than traditional solutions, you have to ask yourself, why you would not have one!
 Spartan Precision Equipment is a British company based in Sussex dedicated to producing the finest hunting products in the world. Our drive comes from years of experience hunting with gear that just didn't live up to the job and knowing that the humble bipod had to get with the times.
The result is our maiden product the Javelin Bipod, featured in Rifle Shooter, American Rifleman and a huge number of other top publications. Soon after came the Kapita, a modular tripod, bipod trekking system, and more, made from the same high quality carbon fibre and 7075 aerospace aluminium.
Since our launch we've partnered with other high quality hunting industry names like Blaser and Sauer to produce branded bipods, Niggeloh to make our amazing rifle slings, and there are a couple more big names on the horizon, watch this space!

FOC with John Dudley

Hours can be spent discussing FOC and arrow tuning, thankfully John Dudley joins the podcat and goes into great detail about tuning arrows, proper equipment, and how to improve accuracy.
 
About John Dudley
I started hunting at the age of ten in my childhood state of Mississippi. I was raised to be a passionate deer and turkey hunter. To improve further on my hunting skills I started shooting at local clubs and shop tournaments. I quickly realized that archery was a talent I felt I was gifted with and shooting competitively seemed very natural. I started shooting professionally in 1997 and have competed in over 120 Professional events Worldwide. Since recognizing my talent I have successfully competed in 3D, field, indoor and outdoor target archery. I have represented the US Archery team for several years and won multiple medals and championships in each format. When I was 18, I left a college football scholarship opportunity to instead work in an archery shop for 4$ an hour simply because I loved it! Later I opened my own shop for a brief period before being hired at one of the leading bow manufacturers where I worked for nearly 9 years. I ventured on my own in 2006 to work independently as an International public relations/sales/ marketing manager for several archery manufacturers. I spend my days with my sales, marketing and R+D task, as well as, testing new gear, writing articles, taking photos or traveling the globe conducting educational compound archery training seminars for retailers, clubs and National teams. I have dedicated my life to archery and it has always been for the purpose of being better as a Bowhunter. I am fortunate to see a lot of places and coach some of the best shooters in the world and hunt with good people including my family and friends.
For more in depth info on archery be sure to check out Johns Nock On Podcast
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Sheep Hunting With Nathan French

Nathan French, Sheep guide and photographer, joins the podcast to discuss his many adventures as a guide.
 
NATHAN FRENCH WAS BORN IN ENGLAND, AND AT THE AGE OF 11 MOVED TO BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, WHERE HE NOW RESIDES. NATHAN QUICKLY FELL IN LOVE WITH THE OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE BRITISH COLUMBIA HAD TO OFFER AND QUICKLY BEGAN HUNTING.
FOR THE LAST DECADE NATHAN HAS BEEN IN THE GUIDE/OUTFITTING INDUSTRY, TRAVELLING ACROSS NORTH AMERICA AND BEYOND, TAKING CLIENTS ON HUNTS OF A LIFETIME.
THOSE WHO KNOW NATHAN, KNOW HE'S HARD WORKING, EASILY APPROACHABLE AND LOVES HUNTING.  HIS BIGGEST GOAL ON EVERY HUNT IS TO MAKE SURE HIS CLIENTS LEAVE WITH A SMILE AND A LIFE LONG FRIENDSHIP HAS BEEN MADE. 
NATHAN HAS A LOT OF QUALITY ATTRIBUTES ABOUT HIM.  ASIDE FROM GUIDING, ONE HIS BIGGEST PASSIONS IS FLYING. HE'S A PILOT ON THE SIDE AND IS ALWAYS CHASING HIS PASSIONS TO LIVE LIFE UP TO THE FULLEST.  THIS IS ONE OF THE REASONS NATHAN IS KNOWN TO BE A FIRST CLASS GUIDE.  HIS FAST PACED LIFESTYLE IS ROUTED FROM HARD WORK ETHIC, POSITIVE ATTITUDE ANDGRATITUDE TO DO WHAT HE LOVES. 
​ 2018 SAW CHANGES IN NATHAN'S GUIDING CAREER AS HE STEPPED OUT ON HIS OWN AS A FREELANCE GUIDE, OFFERING HIS OWN PERSONALIZED HUNTS.   IF ITS SHEEP, GOATS, MOOSE OR ANYTHING BIG GAME , EVEN INCLUDING MEXICO FOR DESERT SHEEP OR NEW ZEALAND FOR TAHR AND STAG, NATHAN HAS DONE IT AND HAS GREAT KNOWLEDGE TO SET UP THAT NEXT DREAM HUNT OF YOURS.
CONSULT WITH NATHAN NOW, YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.  CLICK HERE FOR THE SERVICES PAGE TO SEE IF THERE'S SOMETHING NATHAN CAN OFFER YOU, AND DON'T HESISTATE TO CONTACT NATHAN DIRECTLY TO TALK HUNTING, PHOTOGRAPHY AND MORE.  
Nathan French Photography
Nathan-French.com
 
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Cold Weather Gear with John Barklow

John Barklow, Product Manager at Sitka Gear joins Aron Snyder to discuss cold weather gear from shelters to boots.
 
Go for a short walk, and you’ll know if your gear fits. You might notice the stretch, the lightness, the breathability, the warmth. But you won’t really know if it can keep you alive.
You could take your clothing maker’s word for it. But if you’re a Navy SEAL operating in frigid conditions where leaving early isn’t an option, and holding your position is mission critical, you have to know exactly what your gear can handle. You have to test for yourself how it will perform in the worst possible conditions.
And that’s why Sitka Big Game Product Manager John Barklow and his fellow Naval instructors came up with the Rewarming Drill.
John was 19 when he enlisted and formally trained as a Navy diver. He built up some experience climbing and mountaineering in his off time, and took stations in the Philippines, the southern U.S., and California. After 9/11 he ended up in Kodiak, Alaska, where he used his experience to teach SEALs how to survive like mountaineers.
 
Sitka
Hilleberg
Kifaru
Leukotape

Black Widow Bows

Toby and Roger from Black Widow Bows join the podcast
Black Widow Bows
417-725-3113
Greetings from Black Widow!As we look back on 2017, we found Black Widow in its 60th year of producing quality custom bows. We would like to thank everyone for making it a great year.As we look forward to 2018 we are excited for what's ahead. Our Arrowhead Overlays were very popular on the 60th Anniversary bow. We have decided to offer them on the 2018 bows in the wood of your choice, with or without the laser engraving of your choosing. We will also be offering Snakeskin Limb Overlays as well.Make plans to join us on the Black Widow Bear Hunt at Squapan Mountain Outfitters this fall. For the last few years we have joined Tony and Lynn Boucher and Company for a traditional bear hunt in Northern Maine. We have made great friendships that will last forever and seen some great bears taken that have resulted in a free bow to the biggest bear of the week taken with a traditional bow. For more information look up Squapan Mountain Outfitters on their website http://squapan.homestead.com/home.html or you can email Tony or his wife Lynn at tljj@live.com or give them a call at (207) 764-7844. Or give us call and we can get you details of the hunt also.We wish you all the best for 2018 and we would love to help you continue or begin your traditional adventure.From the entire gang at Black Widow, have a great 2018.Shoot Straight, Toby Essick, John Clayman, and Roger Fulton“May the good LORD be your Outfitter and Guide; May HE cause you to always shoot straight; And may the trophies you pursue be worthy of the Book.”

Hunting Ibex with Trevon Stoltzfus

Trevon Stoltzfus returns to the podcast with Frank Peralta to discuss his latext Ibex hunt, and the current state of hunting television shows.
 
Outback Outdoors was formed when a group of hardcore western hunters decided that the same old big game hunting videos and TV were no longer good for the hunting industry. Bringing decades of varied hunting experience as well as a fresh perspective to the table, the Outback Outdoors team spends hundreds of days each season behind, and in front of, the camera capturing their adventures.
With over 40 years of experience in the outdoors, this is not the usual collection of weekend warriors with big trucks and handi-cams. Instead, our team consists of solid industry professionals with collective experiences in all aspects of outdoor media including outdoor writing, hunting seminars, producing big game hunting videos, outfitting and guiding, along with years of personal success in the field.
The Outback Outdoors team has a goal to provide outdoor enthusiasts with exciting and fresh web-only big game hunting videos, with the proper emphasis on entertainment along with sharing the tips, tactics, and bowhunting gear we use for success.
Outback Outdoors wraps our dynamic deer hunting videos and bowhunting videos in an adrenaline charged web-only package with a western flair. This is not to say the Outback Outdoors team only hunts the west; but rather, they take their western bow hunting style with them, which puts an exhilarating and entertaining twist on the typical Eastern and Midwest hunts you’re used to seeing.
Trevon Stoltzfus
 
The Rock - An Ibex Adventure
Some adventures call to you from far off places, but some call you back to where you started it all. Trevon Stoltzfus travels back to his roots and The Rock, or the Florida Mountains, in southern NM where the transplanted Bezoar Ibex call home and hold the title as the toughest animal in the US to bowhunt.

Long Range Shooting

Brian Pence, Jon Pynch, and Austin Orgain join the podcast to discuss competition shooting.  If you have any questions on reloading or precision shooting in general be sure to reach out to one of these fine fellows.
 
Brian Pence - Reloads
 
Jon Pynch
 
Austin Orgain
 
Precision Rifle Series
The Precision Rifle Series is a yearly points race for several series including the PRS Bolt Gun Series, PRS Gas Gun Series and the PRS Club Series. The intent is to provide a national framework as the aggregation point for local, regional and national matches, tracking of scores and the growth of the practical, long range rifle discipline. By providing structure and governance the growth of the discipline has been exponential since the PRS was launched in 2011 thanks to the exceptional coalition of the match directors, shooters and sponsors participating in the PRS.
The outlaw nature of the sport has made this a very unique collection of matches in all of the series. Matches are run very differently, focus on different fundamentals and include a vast number of stressors, no two matches are the same! This provides for regional variances that are unique and very challenging. Texas and Oklahoma matches are far different from the west coast and east coast matches and allow the shooter to really test the full extent of their capabilities by participating in various series, styles and regions.
Born out of Military, Law Enforcement and Hunting scenarios, the practical application of the precision rifle is the underlying theme for all series. Whether you are looking for a local club to join, wanting to compete with America’s favorite rifle the AR-10/15 or you want to test your self against the best shooters in the nation and the world, the Precision Rifle Series has a spot for you.