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Backcountry Hunting Podcast

Mar 22, 2024

Ever wonder how to pick just the right bullet to hunt with? This episode's for you. We take a deep dive into bullet construction and sectional density, and detail the performance of four different fundamental bullet types: 

  1. Bullets for deer-size game
  2. Bullets for elk- to moose-size game
  3. Bullets for dangerous...


Mar 15, 2024

Is the .375 H&H still the most versatile cartridge in the world? Or is the .375 Ruger now a better choice? 

On the premise of picking just one cartridge to hunt everything from whitetail deer to elephant, we've chosen the two most likely candidates and pitted them against each other in this cartridge shootout-type...


Mar 8, 2024

Survival gear? Elk cartridges? Shooting techniques? Long-range ethics? This episode has it all, thanks to our great reader's questions and comments. 

Also, BIG NEWS! We're launching a YouTube channel. Our boy William (the ever-popular host of the Backcountry Apprentice segment) will be editing and publishing videos of...


Mar 1, 2024

These two new-fangled cartridges are arguably the best all-purpose hunting rounds introduced in the past 20 years. Which is best, 6.8 Western or 7 PRC? 

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the advantages of each cartridge, including: 

  • Best effectiveness on a broad spectrum of non-dangerous game
  • Adaptability for...


Feb 27, 2024

Ever struggle to get a sharp edge on your hunting knife? This 20-minute tuturial walks step-by-step through the process of making your blade razor sharp. Plus, we discuss best benchtop sharpening stones and field stones. ENJOY! 

To watch the video of this episode, please join us on www.patreon.com/backcountry , where...