SHOW NOTES Intro: Unique connecting elements of a hunter and his game Rifle, optic, and cartridge: the launching pad The trigger: what controls the launch sequence.  Timney Triggers' 75th Anniversary TIMNEY TRIGGER GIVAWAY! Winner picks any Timney trigger of their choice. Enter to win at www.timneytriggers.com/backcountry THE BACKCOUNTRY APPRENTICE'S FIRST DEER Host William Von Benedikt (age 10) tells his story His big game rifle Early disappointment Playing the long game A challenging shot opportunity Communication mistakes, yet a very dead buck anyway Dark, and a potentially deadly four-wheeler rollover Lessons learned Favorite knives for field dressing and processing western big game: Siembida Custom Knives   FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry Contribute via PayPal using joseph@backcountrypodcast.com Contribute via VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  www.browning.com www.silencercentral.com www.timneytriggers.com www.siembidacustomknives.com