Leo the Lion

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Leo the Lion

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99 minutes

Released:

Mar 14, 2018

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Podcast episode

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Leo joins the podcast and lends his knowledge and perspective of the hunting world gained from 34 years as a Fish and Game Warden.

Released:

Mar 14, 2018

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Welcome to Kifarucast! Here we discuss everything from backpack hunting, gear, tactics, long distance shooting, Traditional and compound shooting, Tenkara, food prep, etc.

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White Tail Deer Hunting with Rod White: White Tail Deer Hunting with Rod White Rod White joins the podcast, an Olympic Archery Gold Medalist and Professional Bowhunter. Rod shares his knowledge to help you become a better Archer, Bowhunter. Rod has made nearly his entire living from shooting ... by KIFARUCAST
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Meal prep: Meal prep Aron talks about what works for him in regards to back country meal prep. From store bought food to dehydrated food, Aron covers caloric intake, healthy fats, and keeping regular. Nope, no spam this episode, Frank is in the field. by KIFARUCAST
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Luke Caudillo: Luke Caudillo Aron and Frank talk with Luke Caudillo, host of Gladiators Unleashed, about how he manages his two joys in life, fighting and hunting.Also in this episode, Frank talks about his curious love affair with spam, why not to drink, and how not t... by KIFARUCAST
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Not Fit to Hunt: Not Fit to Hunt Henry Ferguson, creator of Not Fit to Hunt, joins the podcast and talks bows, bow set up, animal stalking, accuracy, and how he has fit friends (not that there is anything wrong with that) by KIFARUCAST
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Cougar Hunting with Frank Peralta: Cougar Hunting with Frank Peralta Frank hunts Cougars...I mean predators, with Dan Whittington, in this episode. Frank and Dan review calls and strategies for predator hunting success. by KIFARUCAST
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Floorless Shelters Q&A: Floorless Shelters Q&A Talk about setting up on snow, and dealing with mud in the shelter 00:01:28 - 00:15:30 How do you run your guy outs so you can periodically tighten them to re tighten the shelter: 00:15:30 - 00:18:05 Does a floorless shelter make... by KIFARUCAST
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South Cox - Stalker Stickbows: South Cox’s interest in archery started at the age of five when he found an old wood recurve under a neighbor’s house. Despite having no mentor and growing up in a vegetarian family during his younger years, the instincts of the hunter ran deep. At 16, h... by KIFARUCAST
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Spam Strikes Again: Spam Strikes Again Isaac Aleman, Sales Coordinator with Easton Technical Products, joins the podcast today and discusses, F.O.C, arrows, and broad heads. Also, Frank and Isaac talk about hunting the Wasatch Range, how Spam was more important than the hu... by KIFARUCAST
70 min listen
Trad life is the Plaid life: Henry Ferguson joins the podcast again...when you carry your bow for your senior picture, you must be serious about Archery. The fellas meant to talk about gear that stands the test of time but end up talking about stiff shafts, gluten free tacos, and p... by KIFARUCAST
87 min listen
Photo Series Part 2: Photo Series Part 2 Aron gives you a red neck photo lesson regarding Shutter Speed, Aperture Priority, and ISO. Aron also gives some hypothetical situations on how to set up your camera for certain shots in the field from low light to "perfect" light. by KIFARUCAST
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Q&A #3: Q&A #3 What state would you recommend for a first Elk Hunt? 00:00:52 - 00:01:30What bipod are you using Frank? 00:01:30 - 00:02:26How do you call in a Bull Elk inside 75yds 00:02:26 - 00:04:55What type of Archery Elk hunting is more productive in Colorad... by KIFARUCAST
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Suunto Review: Suunto Review Aron reviews the Suunto Traverse Alpha and the Suunto Core Traverse Alpha "Suunto Traverse Alpha combines strong build quality with a full set of outdoor features. It is your guide in the wild, keeping you on track with GPS/GLONASS naviga... by KIFARUCAST
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Buying gear on a budget: Buying gear on a budget Aron quickly covers how to find gear when you're on a budget. Gear covered this episode: clothing, bows, boots, headlamps, stoves, sleeping bags, shelters, sleeping pads, optics, packs by KIFARUCAST
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Bear Ban: Bear Ban On this episode Frank and Aron talk about the total Bear ban in BC, and the repercussions the ban will have on the hunting community, revenue lost for wildlife management, and the overall health of animal populations in general. by KIFARUCAST
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Kaley: Aron's Daughter Kaley joins the podcast and talks about her upbringing in the outdoors. by KIFARUCAST
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Leo the Lion

Leo the Lion

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Titles in the series (100)

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