For 44 years, I’ve had the good fortune to photograph and write about my passion – the outdoor life. Wild creatures and wild places have always stirred me – from the first flushing pheasant that frightened me out of my socks in grandpa’s cornfield to the last whitetail that dismissed me with a wag of its tail. I invite you to join me for a nostalgic and sometimes revealing look back through the trials and tribulations of a freelance outdoor writer.
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SWAROVSKI OPTIK Director of Communications, Dean Capuano, along with well-known outdoor personalities, Ron Spomer and Kevin Wilson, will discuss all things hunting, shooting and outdoor lifestyle related. Listeners can expect insight from the biggest names in the industry and numerous members of the SWAROVSKI OPTIK staff.
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Backcountry Hunting Podcast focuses on inspiring and teaching about deep-country hunting, with emphasis on DIY techniques, gear, prep and how-to. Lifelong wilderness hunter Joseph von Benedikt shares stories and tips for success.
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Professional Hunting Consultant and TV show host Steve West brings you a podcast that talks about hunting, fishing, shooting, sports, and more. Guests from all walks of life ranging from NFL stars to Hunting Guides join Steve on his show along with SOA hunting consultant Travis Price to talk about the most important issues and give the listeners advice to help them be more successful the next time they go into the field.
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Elk Hunting: After The Shot, with Ron Spomer & Tate Bradfield
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You've just shot an elk. Now what? This episode covers it all, from blood tracking and locating your elk, to navigating cross-canyon recoveries, to taking good photographs, to meat processing, care, and packing. What a terrific conversation, recorded with extremely savvy, experienced elk hunters! ENJOY! FRIENDS! We're at a crucial time in the growt…
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Eps 375: How Temperature Changes Trajectory, Why Some Ammo is Inaccurate, Barrel Nodes, and You've Been Called a Rube!
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! Silencer Central CEO Brandon Maddox explains how to get silencers legally, quickly, and FAST through his company's one-stop shopping and service. Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at checkout for either Diamond Blade Knives or Knives of Alaska, and ge…
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Top New 7mm PRC Hunting Ammo: Barnes' 160-gr. LRX Factory Load, with Gregg Sloan
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Eps 373: 7 Steps to Your Best Accuracy
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Best (and Favorite) Deer Hunting Cartridges
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What's the best, most practical deer-hunting cartridge of them all? We're joined by our friend Ron Spomer—who is consistently the show's most popular guest—to try our hand at picking one cartridge to rule them all. Because it's fun, we also take a deep dive into our personal favorite deer-hunting cartridges—practicality thrown out the window—and sh…
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Eps 372: Are Light or Heavy Bullets Better for Deer and Elk?
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! Ron's here to argue light- vs. heavy-for-caliber bullets for taking big game. And how many socks and under do you need on a backpack hunt. And a lot more. Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at checkout for either Diamond Blade Knives or Knives of Alask…
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This episode covers the ABC's of flying with guns. From what type of case is best, to how to pack your firearms and ammo, to how to check in with your airline, we detail the process. We cover domestic flights compared to international travel, discuss the legality of flying with a suppressor, suggest research and prep documentation, and so forth. Fl…
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Eps 371: Why Can’t I Find My Favorite Bullets?
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! Join me as we learn how 20 years of Precision Rifle hype have warped our perspective on hunting rifle accuracy, and much more! Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at checkout for either Diamond Blade Knives or Knives of Alaska, and get 10% off your firs…
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What's the Best PRC Cartridge? ...with Seth Swerczek
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Ever wonder which of the new PRC cartridges to pick for your new hunting rifle? The 6.5 PRC, 7mm PRC, and .300 PRC each have their strengths... and few weaknesses. So how do you know which will fit your needs best? Hornady engineer and cartridge savant Seth Swerczek guest stars on this episode, and we talk through the various characteristics of eac…
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Eps 370: Field Shooting vs Bench Shooting, XPR Winchester, Canceling Gun Channels, Weird Bullet Weights and more.
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! Everyone seems to have a lot of thoughts on my accuracy, so let's break that down alongside a little (or a lot) of Creedmoor talk. Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at checkout for either Diamond Blade Knives or Knives of Alaska, and get 10% off your …
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6.8 Western in Africa, with Shaundi Campbell
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Remember that old saying, "One Shot, One Kill?" How about eight shots, eight kills! This episode we're joined by Shaundi Campbell, senior marketing manager at Browning, who recently took her bucket-list animal in Africa (and seven others) with a single shot each using her favorite 6.8 Western. Shaundi tells a little of the 6.8 Western's back story,…
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Eps 369: How a Non-Hunting Woman Made a Career in the Shooting World
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! We welcome a star of the Outdoors industry to talk all things firearms, hunting, and more: Linda Powell from Mossberg. Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at checkout for either Diamond Blade Knives or Knives of Alaska, and get 10% off your first purcha…
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Eps 368: Rebarrel vs. Rechamber, Uphill Zeroing, and Elk School
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Fundamental Ballistics for Backcountry Hunters, with Jayden Quinlan
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This episode explains how knowing fundamental ballistics help us make clean, ethical kills in the field. Jayden Quinlan (ballistic mastermind at Hornady) shines the light on how to compensate for steep angles, for wind, and for bullet drop in various air density and temperatures. We talk hunting bullets and the evolution of projectiles and how to c…
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! Everyone’s talking bullets, so we thought we’d join in! Come along as we talk copper bullets, what’s best to hunt big game, and if Remington Ammunition is stepping up its ammo game! Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at checkout for either Diamond Blad…
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Favorite Elk Cartridges with Ron Spomer
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What's the BEST elk cartridge? Or should we ask, what's your FAVORITE elk cartridge? This fun episode with Ron Spomer and Tate Bradfield takes a humorous and deep dive into most practical elk cartridges and favorite elk cartridges—and how they're rarely the same! Plus, we talk one-shot drops on elk, marginal cartridges versus marginal shots, how to…
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Eps 366: Talking Guns with #1 Rated "Gun Talk" with Tom Gresham
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! Ron talks guns with #1 Ranked firearms talk show host Tom Gresham of Gun Talk, including how Tom saved Ron's life. Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at checkout for either Diamond Blade Knives or Knives of Alaska, and get 10% off your first purchase. …
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Battling a Kodiak Bear, with Tyce Erickson
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! In today’s episode, I answer listener questions, talk silencers and buck fever, and teach viewers how to hunt pronghorn properly. Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at checkout for either Diamond Blade Knives or Knives of Alaska, and get 10% off your f…
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Rifle Review: Springfield's 7 PRC Long Action Model 2020 Waypoint
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In one of the most exciting product announcements of the year, Springfield recently brought out a long-action version of it's superb Model 2020 Waypoint precision hunting rifle. Previously only available in short-action cartridges, it's now available in 7mm PRC, 7mm Rem Mag, .300 Win Mag, .300 PRC, .270 Win, and .30-06! What a star-studded lineup o…
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Hunting Big Kudu on Africa's Eastern Cape
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Cape Kudu are slightly smaller, more colorful, and "better dressed" than their Southern Greater cousins—and are enchanting and addictive to hunt. This episode, we sit down by a midnight acacia-wood fire in the Eastern Cape area of South Africa with PH Ed Everton of Rosedale Safaris, to share hunting stories and discuss the incredible Cape Kudu. We …
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Eps 364 - LPVO For Hunting - Is It Really Better?
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Is your rifle fully set up and ready for hunting season? That's a question all too many hunters don't ask until it's nearly go-time. This episide addresses rifle choice and scope selection, how to mount your scope for best performance, crucial accessories like an anti-cant scope level, rifle sling, and bipod, and how to set the complete system up p…
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Eps 363: Hornady's Official Position - 7mm PRC
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! In today's episode, I answer listener questions and read a letter Hornady sent me about the 7mm PRC. Buy My 7mm Book: https://www.ronspomeroutdoors.com/store Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at check out for either Diamond Blade Knives or Knives of A…
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Cold-Bore Accuracy: How to avoid first-shot misses
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What causes some cold-bore shots to go astray? And can a good rifleman eliminate them? This episode discusses bore condition, barrel quality, clean-bore shots, and the human element, debunking myths and providing practical solutions to overcome unexplained first-shot misses. ENJOY! FRIENDS! We're at a crucial time in the growth of the show, and nee…
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Folks, I've fielded a lot of questions about this rifle—so here's a 15-minute bonus rifle review for you. This is the build project I did last year to create my ultimate .280 Ackley Improved custom mountain rifle. It was built by my old friend Steve Pratt of Elk Meadow Performance, using the following components: Defiance Anti-X action Proof Resear…
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Eps 362: Booking Agents For Hunting Trips - Worth The Money?
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! Have you ever considered booking a hunt with a professional hunter or an outfitter? And you're worried about high prices? And should you use a booking agent? What exactly is a booking agent? Are they going to take more of your money? We'll find that out and much more on this episode of Ron Spomer Outdoors…
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Recorded raw in the field off coastal Alaska, this episode takes place hunting from the Venturess, a fishing/hunting boat operated by Alaska Premier Sportfishing. Even though we experienced constant rain, wind, and cold, our group of 7 hunters managed to take 4 great bears, plus our limit of halibut, rockfish, king salmon, and several yelloweye. My…
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! Despite a widespread, deep, and fierce fan base, the 30-06 cartridge will go obsolete. And we're going to explain how, on this episode of Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast. Buy My 7mm Book: https://www.ronspomeroutdoors.com/store Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code…
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Elk Hunting: Mentors & Skill Trump Tech & Gear
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How do you pick the right hunting mentor? And how do you distil what gear you really down to a practical setup? This episode is all about being a practical hunter with solid (but not expensive) gear, and about learning from real-deal hunters rather than popular, trendy influencers. Guest is Tate Bradfield, owner of Process Based Hunter. He's a youn…
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RIFLE REVIEW! For the first time ever, Weatherby's excellent new Model 307 action is available with a carbon-fiber stock and a carbon-fiber-wrapped barrel. It's called the Alpine CT, and is a wonderful lightweight hunting rifle. I took one chambered in 7mm PRC to New Zealand this spring, and was real impressed. It's reliable, accurate, ergonomic, a…
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! Well, folks, I am just back from Africa Safaris. Whoo boy! Jet lag city. But I tell you what. That 16 hour flight back is worth it. Because what an adventure Africa always is. But on this last safari, I learned some old lessons or relearned some old lessons that I think can help all of us in our hunting t…
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How Bullets Kill: Terminal Performance of Modern Monometals
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How good are modern monometal hunting bullets? All-copper and copper-alloy designs have undergone a lot of evolution in the past couple decades, and are becoming more and more popular. This episode takes a deep dive into the primary performance characteristics of the type, focusing on: Killing effectiveness Accuracy potential Different expansion me…
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Eps 359: Bullet Spin Direction and 7mm Rem Mag Accuracy
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! Today, we're also going to find out if bullets spin to the right or spin to the left. And we'll try to solve an accuracy issue for a listern and their Winchester Model 70 chambered for the 7 Rem Mag. Buy My 7mm Book: https://www.ronspomeroutdoors.com/store Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no …
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Are the .308 and .30-06 similar in performance? Or are they actually quite different? This episode takes a deep dive into the performance and characteristics of each cartridge, in an effort to determine which is the better hunting cartridge. ENJOY! FRIENDS! We're at a crucial time in the growth of the show, and need all the support we can get to ta…
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Rifle Review: Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed SR in 6.8 Western
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Browning's new X-Bolt 2 Speed SR may be the best hunting rifle on the market in it's price bracket. This video takes a deep dive into just why that is. Showcased is a 6.8 Western version, along with the factory ammo it shoots best. ENJOY! FRIENDS! We're at a crucial time in the growth of the show, and need all the support we can get to take it to t…
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Eps 358: Something Fishy About The Hornady 7PRC
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! There seems to be something fishy going on at Hornady. We've got some serious questions about Hornady Ammunition Manufacturing Company. There seems to be something fishy going on at Hornady with the 7PRC Cartridge, and we're going to get to the bottom of it in this episode of Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast. …
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This episode covers the gear we take for spring bear hunting on Alaska's rugged coastlines, and details exactly why each specific item is chosen. From game bags to rifles, we cover it all! We filmed as we discussed each item in the pile of gear, so if you want to put eyeballs on them, head on over to our new Backcountry Hunting Podcast YouTube chan…
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Eps 357: 223 Remington and the 5.56 NATO What I Got Wrong
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! Well, believe it or not, I am still being chewed out by plenty of folks for my misunderstanding of the 223 Remington and the 5.56 NATO cartridges. Can you believe it? Well, we're going to see who chews me out this time. And, whether or not I got it right or they did. Buy My 7mm Book: https://www.ronspomer…
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BONUS Episode: Q&A Live with Listeners!
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Recorded LIVE with our loyal listeners on Patreon! This Q&A is full of great info... Rifle setup, cartridge selection, pre-hunt shooting practice, how to build a stable field position, best bullets for elk, NRL Hunter competitions as a training tool, thermal scopes and how to use them, and a whole bunch more! ENJOY! Join the next Live Q&A by becomi…
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Hunting New Zealand Part 2: DIY on Public Land
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Here's the second half of our recent adventure in New Zealand... DIY on public land, in pursuit of chamois in the Southern Alps. Steep country, incessant rain, and low visiblity all were against us but hard hunting paid off and we each brought home a great chamois buck. Recorded on a small portable mic, hunkered in or beside a tent in alpine countr…
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Bonus episode: Leupold's new RX-5000 Rangefinder
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Leupold's new RX-5000 rangefinder ranges to FIVE THOUSAND yards (or even a tad more!) and has the ability to project waypoints to onX Maps! This interview with Leupold's Eric Overstreet details the features and characteristics of this awesome new optic. ENJOY! For those of you that would like to see the new rangefinder in hand, check out the video …
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Eps 356: Why Is Everyone Talking About The 6.5 Creedmoor
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! In this video, I cover questions about 6.5 cartridges, including the 6.5 Creedmoor. Buy My 7mm Book: https://www.ronspomeroutdoors.com/store Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at check out for either Diamond Blade Knives or Knives of Alaska and get 10%…
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Hunting New Zealand, Part 1: Free-Range Tahr & Fallow Deer
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Kiwi Country! This episode we're in the field in New Zealand, hunting with Adam and Brenda Weatherby and their cameraman Koby Owens. Outfitter is Same Caley, who specializes in authentic, free-range hunts. Halfway through our hunt we paused to dry out, do laundry, and record a podcast about the two bull Tahr and Fallow deer we'd taken so far. Plus,…
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! In this episode, I recount a bear hunting trip I went on in Kamchatka. Buy My 7mm Book: https://www.ronspomeroutdoors.com/store Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at check out for either Diamond Blade Knives or Knives of Alaska and get 10% off at check…
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Ever wonder how to put together a great hunt for aoudad, aka the "poor man's Desert Bighorn" aka Barbary Sheep? This episode has awesome intel, planning, and hunt strategy from seasoned guide Colton Heward and from onX Hunt top gun Dylan Dowson. We cover everything from logistics to rifles and cartridges to pre-hunt practicing—all generously suppor…
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! I sit down with Phil Shoemaker and discuss bears and bear protection. Buy My 7mm Book: https://www.ronspomeroutdoors.com/store Affiliate Links - help support the channel at no additional charge to you Use Code RSO10 at check out for either Diamond Blade Knives or Knives of Alaska and get 10% off at checko…
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Surviving a Bush Plane Crash, & Spartan Roots with Mark Wheeler
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Here's the story of how Mark Wheeler survived a catestrophic bush plane crash in the Northwest, as well as the unique way he met and backed the most interesting man in the world--Rob Gearing--in building the Spartan brand. This was a terrific fireside conversation, recorded in the field. ENJOY! FRIENDS! We're at a crucial time in the growth of the …
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353: The BEST Bear Defense Options - Myths vs Facts
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Welcome to the Ron Spomer Outdoors Podcast! Bears, bears, bears. It seems we can't get enough of bears. And it being spring and bear season, well, that hiking and camping season coming right up. There are a lot of people who are worried about bears because they're going to be out in bear country. So we thought we would do a lot of things about bear…
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