Long Range Pursuit Podcast, presented by Gunwerks, is the authoritative podcast on all things surrounding the science and techniques of long range hunting and shooting. Aaron Davidson and the Gunwerks crew along with a variety of industry expert guests discuss long range and precision rifle topics from hunting to competition tactics, ballistics, gun setup, gear selection, product design, gunsmithing, bullet performance, and a whole lot more.
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Beyond the Kill is a podcast focused on the wide ranging lifestyle of the modern hunter.
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EP 540: The Future of Long Range Precision with Aaron Davidson of Gunwerks
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On this episode, Aaron Davidson, the President and CEO of Gunwerks, shares his perspective on the past, present, and future of long range precision as it applies to the hunting industry. From rifles and optics to software, knowledge and training, this episode is absolutely full of insights as to how we got here and where we’re going with rifles, op…
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EP 543: Are You An Investor Or Gambler When It Comes to Elk? (Repost)
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With elk season around the corner we decided to republish one of our most popular episodes ever released featuring Jordan K. from the BC Backcountry crew. Jordan and his crew are some of the most consistently successful and committed elk hunters we’re aware of in BC. On this show, Jordan opens up their playbook for finding, calling, and killing elk…
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Special Guest Cliff Gray joins Garrett Wall via the Internet to discuss hunting education. Cliff has had the distinct honor of being featured on various podcasts most notably the Joe Rogan Experience. Garrett and Cliff discuss the value of hunting education and cover some things you can do to further your hunting knowledge and skill set. You can fi…
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EP 542: Caliber Memes and Hot Takes with “Pap” Van Winkle aka Colton Bagnoli
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On this episode, the ever insightful and highly experienced “Pap” is back to help you navigate the wild and wacky world of media, influencers and conjecture around guns, terminal ballistics, rifles, and long range shooting. @papwinkle --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits …
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EP 160: Ask Aaron | What is on your Checklist?
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In this Ask Aaron episode, Gunwerks Founder Aaron Davidson discusses what aspects of a hunt might benefit from a checklist. Then he delves into what items might be on his preshot checklist.By Gunwerks
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EP 159: The Accountant | Product Insights
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Product Manager Jim Saubier sits down with Aaron Davidson to discuss the development of the latest skunkwerks project, the accountant. Skunkwerks by Gunwerks Limited Runs of Creative GeniusBy Gunwerks
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EP 541: Coming Down the Mountain with Mr. G of Spartan Precision Equipment
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On this episode, the always entertaining and upbeat “Mr. G” from Spartan Precision Equipment is back to discuss Spartan’s new products, the importance of their approach to R&D, and their relentless drive to design and build gear that is versatile, adaptable and reliable wherever and whatever you hunt. Don’t forget to use code BTK24 to get free ship…
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EP 158: No More DOPE Cards | Instructor's Corner
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LRU Instructor Ian Miner sits down with Gunwerks Founder Aaron Davidson. They debate the merits and role of DOPE cards, Ballistic Drop Compensation, and more. They also discuss the role of new technologies in the current Long Range Hunting Landscape and how those technologies should integrate into your training.…
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EP 157: How has Long Range Impacted Safari Hunting in South Africa?
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While on safari in South Africa with Carl Van Zyl of John X Safaris, Aaron takes a moment to reflect on Long Range's impact. He and Carl discuss everything fro gear selection to strategy.By Gunwerks
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EP 539: Innovative Thinking & Innovative Products with Bill Ayer of Slayer Calls
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On this episode, Bill Ayer, the founder of Slayer Calls, shares the history and inspiration behind Slayer and how they’re different in both vision and product design and output. This conversation is about so much more than making innovative calls and products that challenge the status quo. Yes, Slayer’s products are excellent, regardless of whether…
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UFC Fighter Chad Mendes connects with Gunwerks crewmembers Garrett Wall and Jason Byer. They discuss Chad's hunting career and the formation of Finz and Featherz. Chad also reviews his experience getting into long range hunting and going through the Long Range University Curriculum. https://www.finzandfeatherz.com/…
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EP 538: Real Experience & Unbiased Advice with Steve Speck of EXO Mountain Gear and The Experience Project
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On this episode, Steve Speck, the founder of EXO Mountain Gear and the new and innovative platform, The Experience Project, shares the history of EXO and why he chose to launch The Experience Project while also running a growing backpack and gear company. If you’re looking for experience based and honest advice on gear, guns, training, and mindset …
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EP 155: Need For Speed | Product Insights
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How fast do we really need a round going? Product Managers Landon Michaels and Jim Saubier meet up to discuss the role speed plays in long range shooting and where Gunwerks is heading with new product development in their ammo and caliber selection.By Gunwerks
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EP 537: Focusing On the Real World with Tanner Dannish
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On this episode, Tanner Dannish from Frontiersmen Gear is back to share the inside story of what it took to build Frontiersmen Gear to where it is today, the actual reason he started the company in the first place, and why real world connections and community are what he’s focusing on as he looks to the future. If you can make it to Prince George, …
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EP 154: NRL Hunter Match Lessons Learned | Instructor's Corner
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LRU Instructor Ian Miner spends some time with Landon Micheals Who served as match director at the 2024 Sheep Mountain Shootout. They dive into the lessons learned while hosting the challenging hunting-style competition.By Gunwerks
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Zach McDermott, President of the Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation joins Garrett Wall to discuss conservation efforts surrounding the bighorn sheep population in Wyoming. They cover the importance of conservation to support healthy hunting populations and the role of hunting in conservation. https://www.gunwerks.com/ https://www.wyomingwildsheep.org/…
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EP 536: Train For the Pursuit with Rich Froning & Mayhem Hunt
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On this episode, we dig into the much anticipated Mayhem Hunt program with CrossFit legend Rich Froning and his longtime colleague at CrossFit Mayhem, Angelo DiCicco. Rich’s accomplishments in the CrossFit and fitness space are impressive to put it mildly, and Angelo has followed in his footsteps with numerous trips to the CrossFit Games. After cat…
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EP 152: What is it like Hunting in South Africa
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While hunting with John X Safaris in South Africa, Aaron sits down with Carl Van Zyl to discuss what hunting in this area is like. Their cumulative experience brings great insight and knowledge to the table.By Gunwerks
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EP 535: Know Your History with Aron Snyder
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On this episode, we get a backcountry hunting industry history lesson from Aron Snyder, President of Kifaru International. As most of you know, Aron’s been involved in the mountain and backcountry hunting community for quite some time and remembers the days when gear was a far cry from what it is today. He’s seen and been a part of many of the big …
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EP 151: Performance Muzzleloading | Product Insights
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Gunwerks Product Managers Landon Michaels and Jim Saubier sit down with Garrett Wall to discuss changes in the muzzleloading landscape from different products from Gunwerks to the changes some states have made to their regulations regarding muzzleloader hunting. Connect with excellent Muzzleloading opportunities: https://worldwidetrophyadventures.c…
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EP 534: Outfitting Life with Saddle Axe Outfitters
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On this episode, Shane Palmer of Saddle Axe Outfitters shares what it’s like running a true family run outfitting operation. No discussion with Shane would be complete without digging into his tips and tricks for becoming a more successful elk hunter. Shane has a ton of experience chasing elk and consistently finds and kills great bulls in the BC b…
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EP 150: Instructor's Corner | Understanding Optics
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LRU Instructor Ian Miner Sits down with Aaron Davidson to discuss the many details of a quality optic. They cover, at length, how rifle scopes are designed and assembled, not only at Revic but across the industry. They dive deep into some of the design choices that manufacturers make. They also cover how those choices affect the customer. If you ne…
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EP 533: Dropping It All to Live in a Cabin in the Woods
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On this episode, Chelsea Hansler shares her and her family’s story behind putting the fast paced, materialistic life behind to live full time at their hunting cabin. Although many people dream of selling it all and choosing a simpler life, Chelsea and her husband actually turned that dream into reality and, with their kids, are making a life center…
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Solving the wind variable in long range hunting is often one of the hardest parts of the equation to deal with. Aaron speaks to that challenge and some of the solutions that Gunwerks and revic Optics leverages to help average hunters do extraordinary things.By Gunwerks
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EP 532: Inside onX Hunt with Dylan Dowson
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On this episode, Dylan Dowson of onX Hunt takes us deep inside the onX app to highlight the features and tools many people either don’t know exist or haven’t taken the time to test out. If you’ve been on the fence about using onX or, if you’re a Canadian listener that has yet to give onX a try, this episode will help you understand whether an onX m…
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EP 148: Elk Hunting Strategies with Tom Schneider | Instructor's Corner
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Tom Schneider of Stuck 'n the Rut joins up with Long Range University Instructor Brian Poor. Elk hunting strategies are on the docket and there is plenty to cover. https://www.stuckntherut.com https://www.gunwerks.com/By Gunwerks
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EP 531: Travel, Adventure, and Conservation with Caleb Stillians
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Caleb’s back for another podcast to talk about travel, perspective, adventures worthy of the name, and some of the conservation topics at the top of our minds in 2024. @calebstillians @outfitter.services --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits your budget and commitment to w…
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EP 147: Product Insights | Science of Suppression
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Landon Michaels sits down with Josh Moore from our engineering team to discuss the breadth of science behind our suppressor designs. They discuss the past and, more importantly, the future and where our designs are headed. Material science, manufacturing breakthroughs, and design objectives are all part of the conversation. https://www.gunwerks.com…
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EP 146: Instructor's Corner | Smart Range Finders vs Dumb Range Finders
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The Long Range University Team debates the merits of Smart Range Finders vs 'dumb' Range Finders meaning range finders that do not have onboard real-time ballistic solvers. Brian Poor recently demonstrated one example of how this might impact your shot in a real-world shooting situation here: https://youtu.be/ustDGGqCPAc BR4: https://www.gunwerks.c…
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EP 530: Skills Over Gear with John Barklow
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After too long a break since his last appearance on the show, the incomparable John Barklow is back to dive into gear, training, preparation, and the importance of seeking out experiences that challenge and hone our skills. @jbarklow --------------------------- SUPPORT WILD SHEEP: Go to Wild Sheep Foundation to find a membership option that suits y…
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EP 145: Muzzleloading in NM and AZ with Spencer Berns
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Spencer Berns of G3 Outfitters joins Garrett Wall on the Long Range Pursuit Podcast to highlight the massive opportunities you can leverage in New Mexico. Muzzleloaders open up a whole new slate of units and dates to those willing to take the plunge and learn the ins and outs of muzzleloading. https://www.g3outfitters.com/ https://www.gunwerks.com/…
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EP 529: New Zealand Adventures with Joe Eppele
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Adam sits down with Big Joe to unpack his recent hunting adventure in New Zealand. Joe and his crew had one hell of a trip chasing a host of species and Joe shares a bunch of hunt highlights on this episode. NZ is one of those places that rarely disappoints. Between the people, the landscape, and the unique critters available to hunt, it’s a destin…
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Aaron reflects on the value of procedure in achieving positive results in the field. He compares his experience with preflight checklists to a mental checklist that we should implement before every shot we take.By Gunwerks
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We explore the ultralight craze, particularly where it pertains to rifle systems. In a world of high-tech materials, carbon fibers, titanium & 3D printing, ultralight is all the rage. But what if we told you the lightest option isn't always the best option?
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EP 528: GREAT Coffee for the Backcountry...Finally
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Adam sits down with Wardo to talk about his new venture This Is Coffee, which he and his business partner created to solve a longstanding need for those of us that appreciate truly good coffee in the backcountry, on the road, or whenever the mood strikes. Yes, it is possible (finally) to get good instant coffee. No podcast with Wardo would be compl…
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EP 142: Instructor's Corner | Practice Makes You a Bit Better
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The LRU Instructors gather to discuss their insights into he virtue of practice when it comes to long range hunting, marksmanship and shooting fundamentals. They are full of pro tips when it comes to how you spend your time at the range.By Gunwerks LLC
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EP 527: Bears, Rattlers & Spring Training
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Adam sits in the interviewee seat for this one while BTK’s longtime producer Mike P. takes the lead on questions and topics. This episode will release concurrently on the Rookie Hunter podcast as well and covers bear hunting as a misunderstood pursuit, using the spring months to get ready for the fall, hunting/training in rattlesnake country, and b…
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EP 141: From Aaron's Desk | Evaluate Your Field Readiness
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Gunwerks Founder Aaron Davidson endeavors to identify concepts and ideas around how hunters should think about and approach field readiness. Not only from a gear standpoint but also our mindset and how we decide whether or not to take a shot. How do we quantify our readiness? Where do we draw the line between a shot that we can make and a shot we s…
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EP 526: Mountain Guides Talking Black Bears (Repost)
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It’s looking like this year’s black bear season will get an early start in terms of snowmelt and green up, at least in BC, so with this in mind, we dug up an episode from last spring where Nolan and fellow mountain guide Jared Christon discuss all things black bears. If you’re getting the itch to get out and chase these fascinating critters, there’…
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Gunwerks Gunner Mitch Libby chews the fat with longtime customer Mike Pilch. Mike shares his journey as a customer and some of his hunting successes along the way.By Gunwerks
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EP 139: Product Insights with Aaron Davidson
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Gunwerks Founder Aaron Davidson tackels the many challenges Gunwerks has faced in launching new products from the ground up. He is joined by Product Manager, Landon Michaels, and Engineering Manager, Josh Moore. They dive into detail about the Nexus, Gunwerks Bipod and more. https://www.gunwerks.com/ Elevate Bipod: https://www.gunwerks.com/bipod Ne…
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EP 525: Dealing with Low Back Pain As You Ramp Up Your Training (Repost)
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Well, it seems like spring has finally arrived and that means it’s time to start getting serious about this season’s hunt prep. Meaning, you should be dialling back the strength focused workouts and introducing more rucking or running. With this, low back pain can be a common complaint. The lower abdominals are key to a pain free low back so, in th…
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EP 138: Instructor's Corner | Set Up Your Hunting Rifle in 15 Minutes
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LRU Instructor Ian Miner is joined by Gunwerks Gunners Pake Taylor and Ben Titus to discuss how they set up a new rifle before the hunt. Long Range University https://www.gunwerks.com/experiences Free Revic Ops Ballistic App https://www.revicoptics.com/app Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph https://www.gunwerks.com/shop/pd-g25007-garmin-xero-c1-pro-chr…
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EP 524: Winning the Battle and the War with John Stallone from HOWL For Wildlife
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On this show, Adam is joined by John Stallone, VP and Co-Founder of HOWL For Wildlife. If you’re not aware of HOWL please check out their website and become a member. The team at HOWL is doing incredibly important work that is crucial to the future of hunting, hunting opportunities, and of course wildlife conservation. John and Adam discuss the imp…
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EP 523: We All Start Somewhere with Josh McKenzie of Caribou Media Outdoors
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On this show, Adam is joined by Josh McKenzie, who lives in Ontario, Canada and runs Caribou Media Outdoors. Although Josh has had a longstanding passion for archery, he didn’t start hunting until a few years ago. But like many that find hunting later in life, Josh has fully committed himself to this lifestyle. Josh shares a number of hunting stori…
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EP 522: Prepared for the Worst with CTOMS Inc.
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On this show, Adam is joined by Adam C. from CTOMS Inc., a Canadian veteran owned company focused on providing the highest level of training and education for dealing with emergency medical/trauma situations, whether that be in the tactical space, the backcountry, or day to day life. Mountain and backcountry hunters face unique risks when heading a…
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EP 521: The Everyday Warrior with Mike Sarraille
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On this show, Adam is joined by Mike Sarraille, a retired Navy SEAL, entrepreneur, bestselling author, filmmaker, and the host of the Everyday Warrior podcast. Mike shares his thoughts on the importance of the people you surround yourself with, what it means to be an Everyday Warrior, and the ATTA philosophy he tries to live by. He also unpacks som…
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EP 520: The Mountain Rifle Perfected with Alpine Riflecraft
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EP 520: The Mountain Rifle Perfected with Alpine Riflecraft On this show, Adam is joined by Mike Drury, the founder of Alpine Riflecraft. Mike’s vision for what a truly dedicated mountain rifle can be, how it should shoot, how it should handle, and how it should carry, has finally come to life in the newly released Zenith rifle. Mike left no stone …
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EP 519: Arctic Red River Outfitters & Good Backcountry Coffee with Wardo
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On this show, the one and only Wardo is back on the mic to talk about his foray into the guiding world, his dream trip to Arctic Red last August, and his new coffee company, This Is Coffee, that is finally going to allow all us coffee-heads to enjoy a nice cup of caffeine-zip-zip in the backcountry. @drmattwarddc @hardyardsperformance @thisiscoffee…
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EP 518: Getting Clear On Your Goals with Jay Nichol
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It’s the time of year when goals and goal setting are at the top of many people’s minds. But, do we approach our hunting goals in a way that actually increases our chances of success? What’s the difference between day dreaming and actual, realistic goal setting? Are the goals we’re setting for ourselves achievable? To dig into this topic, Adam is j…
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