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Aron was growing weary of having his counter top littered with multiple supplements, so Kifaru teamed up with HighT to come up with a streamlined method of providing high quality, and often missing nutrients, vital for backcountry hunting.

Revival is the end result, and this podcast will give you insider knowledge into the development of Revival and information on more supplements to come in the near future.

HighT In 2010 High T set out with one goal in mind and that was to offer safe effective lifestyle supplements. Almost 10 years later the goal remains the same.

Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, High T began its journey in the men’s health category by offering on of the of the bestselling testosterone boosters of all time! Quickly realizing that one size doesn’t fit all with testosterone, High T introduced one of the first multi faucet booster directly targeting testosterone, energy and metabolism, and blood flow. Success after success the brand evolved very quickly opening its very own manufacturing facility and innovating more products like HIGH T senior and one of the first women’s hormones balancers on the market.

Through the ups and down High T remains a trusted, innovated, and widely recognized brand around the world. But even sometimes good things need a shakeup. In 2019 High T supplements is going back to its core. All new leadership, marketing, and new products. High T has partnered with some of the industries best researchers and suppliers to introduce new offerings in testosterone, cognition, vison.

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World Archery Champion, Dewayne Martin, joins the podcast to discuss how he prepares for competition.

Aron Snyder and Brian Call haven't spoken in a while.  In this episode they put the past behind and have a good ol' manversation.

Luke Caudillo is back on the podcast.  You're welcome.

If you have questions on what bowstring to put on your bow, then give this episode a listen.  Or ask the fine folks at America's Best Bowstrings.  Thew would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

America's Best Bowstrings has been manufacturing high quality custom bowstrings since 2006. With a foundation based on serving God, we strive to be ethical archers and bowhunters, and to respect the great outdoors. Our commitment to the never ending search for perfection has been the driving force behind ABB, and leads us to be innovative in our pursuit and development of quality products. This never ending drive to be the best has once again led us to raise the bar in custom bowstring manufacturing. We have made significant improvements to our technologies and developed new process including EST, ACCU-SET, and FIBER-LOC. Along with technology improvements, we have expanded our manufacturing capacity so that we can deliver more quickly. At the end of the day it is our goal to improve your bows performance and make your archery experience more enjoyable.

Hunting guide, Harold Fahrenbrook, rejoins the podcast to discuss how the Covid-19 virus has impacted hunting.  Harold, a huge advocate of bow hunters, also provides an update of his latest efforts to improve archery seasons here in Colorado.

Yet another great conversation between two gentlemen who are passionate about traditional archery.

Selway Archery Products was started in the late 1980's under the name Selway Archery, Gordy Mickens founder, and has introduced a variety of different items for Traditional Archery since inception.

Selway Quivers were designed to fit on all Traditional Bow's, recurve's as well as longbow's. Some of the quivers will work on self bows. There are a variety of different bows on the market today and we have tried to produce quivers that will work on all Traditional Bows. So weather you need a Recurve Quiver, Longbow Quiver or Selfbow Quiver there is a good chance we have a traditional bow quiver for your bow.

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Aron welcomes good friend Jordan Jonas back to the podcast.  Jordan was the winner of the hit show Alone (Season 6), which pits contestants against Mother Nature and themselves to see who can outlast and survive the longest alone in the wilderness.  Jordan also recently bought an outfitting venture in Idaho and does some survival and wilderness training courses.  Jordan has led a very interesting life, from living with Reindeer Herders to traveling to central Siberia to help with a local orphanage.  Great time having Jordan back on the show!

Hope everyone is having a safe and successful season thus far!  

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The moral of this episode: know your gear, know your skills, get out there.

Denny Sturgis and Randy Cooling join the podcast, and the conversation between these two fine gentlemen, along with Aron Snyder is packed with information and advice for traditional bowhunters.

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Korbin from Korbin's Archery joined Aron today to discuss their upcoming glassing workshop. Have you ever felt a little lost on the side of the mountain, or feel like you've missed animals that you just can't quite find? This seminar/workshop will guide you through the ins and outs of using your optics correctly.

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Aron welcomes Dr. Preston Ward to the podcast this week.  Dr. Ward is the driving force behind Man Physio, the physical therapy program built for the outdoorsman.  Dr Ward traveled up to Riverton to give a hand on session for the crew here at Kifaru, helping give tricks and tips to longevity in the mountains.  He and Aron go over the items they worked on, and some of the things that many outdoor athletes could do to better improve their experiences on the mountain.  Lots of knowledge passed around this podcast!

Aron is back!  Finally after month in the wilderness, he sits down with a couple of the heavy hitters of Elite Archery, Darrin Christenberry and Nathan Brooks.  Aron had been testing the new 2024 bow on several of his hunts this year, and may or may not have "leaked" a photo of the new bow before the release date in one of his photos!  With the pixel peepers of the internet, it didn't take long for them to to disect and decipher what Aron had been using and word spread.  But there is no such thing as bad publicity!  Aron and the guys chat about the new lineup and the exciting new offering from Elite!

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Randy Kitz, President of Black Eagle Arrows, joins the podcast to talk about their latest offerings.

Black Eagle Arrows is a family owned and operated business that was created with this goal in mind: To offer the highest quality products at the best price.

Our superior carbon arrows are the choice of world-class competition archers and seasoned professional hunters. We use their expertise to shape and refine the finest precision arrows on the market. These professionals have shot every shaft on the market and don’t settle for second best. Neither should you.

To offer the best prices on our products, without sacrificing their superior quality, we got creative; we employed the latest technology in our inventory control system and shipping methods to operate as efficiently as possible. These and many other methods let us pass the savings along to you.

The quality of our product is only matched by our customer service. We guarantee your satisfaction and encourage all of our customers to interact with us and become part of the growing Black Eagle Arrows family.

At Black Eagle Arrows, we are evolving through constant innovation. Our loyal customer relationships allow us gather real-world feedback. We will continue to be a solid foundation in the industry and give you the edge to down that Booner buck or take home the championship.

RANDY KITTS PRESIDENT, BLACK EAGLE ARROWS, LLC.

BASEMAP has been updated recently with new features.  Aron and Frank go over the updates among many other topics.  If you are considering an app like BASEMAP be sure to download the app directly from www.basemap.com and enter the code KIFARU for a discount.

Here at BaseMap we want to empower outdoorsmen and women to spend more time outside doing what they love. We want everyone to be able to go for a hike, go fishing, or even just explore your own hometown with our product. Our goal is to continuously provide cutting edge technology, innovation, and information that our customers really want. We believe that BaseMap will allow people to spend more time outdoors in a safe way, creating memories to last a lifetime. Our vision is to empower everyone to Own The Outdoors. Kifaru Become a Patron!

Have you ever stayed in a wall tent in the backcountry? Well if you haven’t you don’t know what you’re missing. On today’s podcast we are joined by Will and Taylor from Davis Tent, a tent manufacturer that’s been in the business since the 1950s. Aron and Frank sit down with them and talk about their lineup of tents, how they got started and where they are planning on going with the company in the future.

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Aron is joined by Trevon Stoltzfus, David DeAustin, and Tanner Vernon to discuss photography.  They hit on multiple topics; lighting and how to use it, how to set up a shot, when and where to use specific equipment and so much more.  If you're interested in getting into photography or getting better at the photos you take in the field this episode is packed with great information.

Go check out Colorado Bowhunters Association:

The CBA promises to continue its responsibility to safe guard the privileges we enjoy today and to explore new opportunities for an ever changing tomorrow. But that responsibility demands support in the form of new and enduring memberships. If you bow hunt in Colorado and are not a member of the CBA, please consider joining now and give your fair share in protecting the privilege. As our membership grows, so will the opportunities available... this is our pledge to you the members.

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Aron welcomes pro athlete Shane Dorian to the podcast.  Shane is a world famous professional surfer from Hawaii, having spent years in the competitive surfing circuit.  Now Shane focuses his time on big wave surfing and is considered one of the best at it.  Since Aron isn't looking at getting into surfing the waves of Wyoming, they opt to chat about hunting and the new UBCO e-bike company Shane has partnered with.  Great conversation between a couple legends!

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Aron welcomes Kip Fulks back to the podcast. Co-Founder of Under Armour, partner at Origin Hunt, founder of Big Truck Farm Brewing, and now owner and soon to be guide at Bushwhack Alaska, Kips professional resume is only dwarfed by his hunting resume.  Aron and Kip talk shop on what keeps this 51 yr old entrepreneur motived, how attitude can affect your health, and even dive into Kips new venture at Bushwhack Alaska. Offering Moose, Brown Bear, and Grizzly hunts, Bushwhack Alaska is right up Aron's alley.  Great talk between these two legends. We are proud to partner with some of the best companies in the industry. This podcast brought to you by: @hoytarcheryofficial @sigsauerinc @VikingArmamentLLC @MontanaKnifeCompany @bornprimitiveoutdoor @spartanforgeai - use code "KIFARU20" to save 20% on annual subscription @Demerbox1 - use code "KIFARUCAST20" to save 20% off your own sound system (Valid Until July 1st, 2024)

Aron welcomes Dr. Andy Galpin to the podcast.  Not one of our typical podcast guests, Dr. Andy is a Professor/Scientist, PhD Human Bioenergetics & Muscle Phys, Elite Athlete Coach at Cal State Fullerton.  They dive into diet and nutrition, exercise, fitness, and maintaining the healthy balance in life.

Aron talks about his supplement usage over the years...he's tried it all, whether legal or a bit less than legal.  Aron provides info on the most beneficial supplements to take for overall health, and delves into not so kid friendly stories about what happens when you abuse supplements.

Supplements covered:

protein intake creatine probiotics fish oil Vitamin C pre workout thermogenics Testosterone

Perpetually passionate and informative, Wildlife biologist Chris Roe rejoins the podcast and proceeds to put our soundboard to the test.  Social media, politics, predators, and game cameras...nothing controversial in this episode.  Enjoy!  

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About Chris Roe I have a degree in wildlife biology from Colorado State University and—in addition to running Roe Hunting Resources—am also a managing partner of a separate wildlife management and consulting company. In this capacity, I am fortunate to be able to work on a variety of wildlife conservation and management issues ranging from routine wildlife surveys for capital development projects, to designing comprehensive wildlife and habitat management plans for large property owners. My specialty is the understanding, and utilization, of wildlife behavior to maximize the success of my wildlife and habitat management plans and projects. In addition to my wildlife expertise, I bring to the table a background in range and forest management.

As a hunter, my credentials run even deeper. Starting out as a wide-eyed kid tagging along with my uncles hunting across the farm country of Upstate New York, I have continued to hunt across the country, and credit my passion for wildlife behavior and communication as the basis of most of my success. The only hunting seasons that I missed since those early childhood days were during my assignment in Germany with the U.S. Army. This didn't stop me from taking after-hour jaunts into the German countryside to observe and discover new aspects regarding the behavior of some of that country's most notable big game species: the roebuck, red stag, and wild boar.

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Aron answers listener questions regarding how to tune a traditional bow, covers the steps he follows when tuning his bows for hunting, and offers information for those looking to pick up a traditional bow.

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Randy Cooling, owner of Safari Tuff, joins the podcast to discuss his recent hunts, how he packs for international hunts, and his hunting prospects in 2021.

Randy Cooling I’ve spent a good part of my life traveling with a bow, and often with a bow case, that was less than ideal. To solve this problem, I set out to design a traditional bow case that incorporated all of the features that I have found to be vital when traveling with my bow.  Safari Tuff cases are built to offer absolute protection in the harshest conditions.

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Aron welcomes master bladesmith Josh Smith of Montana Knife Company to the podcast.  They go over Josh's history in the knife making world, the current state of MKC, and what the future holds for the world of knives.  The dive into sharpening, the types of metal that various knives are made of. the different knife shapes and their uses, fully custom knives, and  just a little bit of everything from the knife world.

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Aron welcomes Kifaru's Tactical Rep "Wally" to the podcast. Wally has been working hand in hand with our lead designer Eric Bender to develop an all new rifle carrying system, dubbed the "Scabbard". He is also spearheading many of the training and outdoor skills camps that Kifaru will be offering in the future. Aron and him have a good time, maybe too good, talking about the new rifle carry system, future plans with the Kifaru Kollective, and a whole lot more over a bottle of Screwball.

Aron welcomes Gregg McLeod from Green Beret Fitness to the podcast.  Green Beret Fitness is an athletic and endurance competition that reflects some of the things Gregg was tested on in the military.  Aron and him dive into some of the things that set GBF apart from other fitness races and make them one of the premiere events around.  

South Cox and Aron Snyder are going head to head using the stick bow on Deceber 14th.  They will be filmed by the folks at Hunt Warz.  Give this episode a listen for full details, and to find out how to be on season two of Hunt Warz!

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South Cox is hiring!  Email him at: south@stalkerstickbows.com for more info.  Stalker Stick Bows

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If you are having trouble finding the perfect boot for upcoming hunts this episode may help.  Aron's feet are about as bad as can be, yet he found relief using Sheep Feet.

All SheepFeet are 100% custom and handmade in the USA to ensure quality and durability.  When making SheepFeet, we had the vision to make them rugged, and as hardcore as the hunting you do. The terrain you experience can often be harsh and unforgiving, resulting in wear and tear on your body that can lead to injury. Which is why we knew SheepFeet had to be strong enough to protect and support you through anything. Especially if you're packed into the backcountry where injury could cause significant problems or end your hunt. That's why SheepFeet are made with the highest quality, state of the art materials to be strong and durable when you need them the most.

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Today's episode of the podcast is a response to a post on RokSlide. Aron and Frank are joined by David DeAustin and Cullen to discuss the film released late last year called King of the Mountains. In that film there was some controversy over a goat that was shot and unfortunately fell into an unrecoverable spot. The film has since been taken down and this is a discussion about hunting ethics and how to properly represent a hunt on film.

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After moving to Colorado from Vermont ten years ago, Cody Covey became fast friends with Aron, after a chance meeting at a local grocery store.  Cody shares the lessons he learned finding the right gear for mountain hunting, as well as his hunting adventures with Aron.

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Danny Farris rejoins the podcast to talk about his decoys, hunting stories, and announces a new partnership between Bowhunter Magazine.

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Hunting decoys have been around since the dawn of mankind. Unlike most tools of survival though, their evolution has been a slow process. The decoys we use today aren’t really that different from those used by our forefathers. That certainly doesn’t mean there wasn’t room for improvement. It is with that in mind that the product development team at Ultimate Predator, set out to design the most efficient and deadly decoys in the marketplace today.

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Dr. Dan is a corporate mobile chiropractor.  He owns and operates Titan Chiropractic in Denver. 

He goes to companies around the area (including Kifaru) to help employees at their offices.  This saves time and money by not having to leave work and making employees better. 

He still has openings for new offices around the area.  If you'd Iike to reach out you can call or text his business line 720-515-9683. 

As a little extra for anyone listening you can get 30% off Vidya-life.com by using the code TITANCHIRODP at checkout.  This is one of Dr. Dan's favorite products to help out between adjustments. 

In the podcast we talked about using different products.  If you need reference for Amazon or wherever you shop

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If you need help using these products reach out to Dr. Dan on InstaGram @chiroaf 

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John Legnard, board member of RMBS, joins the podcast to discuss what the organization does, and how you can help.  This is a great episode for anyone wondering what its like to hunt sheep in the high country of Colorado.

As a 501(c)(3) conservation organization, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society is dedicated to the conservation and enhancement of bighorn sheep populations in Colorado and throughout the west.  We promote scientific wildlife management and educate the public about the natural history and conservation needs of bighorn sheep.  

OUR MISSION The RMBS exists to promote the science-based management of the bighorn sheep, educate the public about their life and habitat, and assure the sportsman’s rights in proper opportunities.

Aron kicks off the recent move to Wyoming by having Kyle Douglas on the podcast.  Kyle is a highly accomplished tournament archer as well as an absolute killer in the woods.  They talk everything from bows to releases, broad heads and vanes, tuning, grouping and everything else that being a proficient and skilled archer entails.  

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Aron welcomes Danny Farris back to the podcast.  Danny is the owner of Ultimate Predator Gear, the ultralight decoy system and they have proven to be invaluable in the field on more than one occasion. Aron and Danny were recently down at Top O Texas Outfitters pursuing some incredible Aoudad rams! Join us as these two recap this amazing trip down to Texas!!

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The fine folks at Viking Armament were on the podcast to talk about upcoming offerings and an exciting collaboration with Kifaru.

At Viking Armament we provide cutting edge AR15/M4 style weapon system and accessories. Quality and pride in craftsmanship is our main objective. Our professional staff will inspire our customers to achieve more with their AR15/M4 weapon system and accessories than any other company. Kifaru Become a Patron!

Aron welcomes long time friends Andrew Munsell and Shawn Greathouse to the podcast.  Andrew and Shawn are the owners of Hamskea Archery, along with Tim Gillingham. Hamskea makes not only some of the worlds most rugged and reliable bow rests on the market, but they also make peep sights, target pins, and sight leveling tools.  The third axis level has saved Aron's bacon more than once while guiding clients.  These three reminisce about the their collecting beginnings in archery and share some stories from their younger years!  They even dive into some of the great products Hamskea offers!

Hope everyone is having a safe and successful season thus far!  Be sure to tag Kifaru and KifaruCast on Instagram using your Kifaru products!  Be sure to #RHINOTOUGH and #GEARFORLIFE so we can share in your adventures.  Make sure to head over to our YouTube channel as well and check out some of our latest videos!  Click the subscribe button to stay up to date on the latest tech tips, gear reviews, and new product launches! Be sure to follow us on social media: Instagram:  @kifaru_intl   |   @kifarucast

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Mike Duplan is back in the Kifarucast studio.  Great conversation and great information on a multitude of subjects in this episode.

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Greg Poole joins Aron today to talk about the differences and the crossovers of tournament archery shooting and "for-fun" archery shoots. Between TAC (Total Archery Challenge), Mountain Archery Fest, and multiple other local and nation wide events, there has been a boom in "for-fun" archery shoots, all the while archery tournaments have seen their numbers dwindle. Aron and Greg discuss what is the driving force behind this and how people in the archery space can continue to grow both and have people go to both, while still having fun.

Greg has competed in archery, professionally, for many years. Additionally, he has also worked for, and continue to work for, some of the biggest manufacturing companies in the archery industry.

Greg also runs BowJunky.com and the Bow Junky Podcast, both of which have tons of amazing content and information, go check them out!

Aron and crew are joined by long time friend South Cox of Stalker Stickbows.  South has had a very busy year with the acquisition of Dryad Bows and A&H Archery, bought and remodeled a new shop and moving, all while being a dedicated family man.  They discuss Aron & South's elk hunt this past fall, tactics for success in the elk woods, from scouting and water sources to shot placement and stalk opportunity.  They go over past successes and failures and what they did or could have done to better.

This episode's shoutouts go to: Stalker Stickbows https://stalkerstickbows.com

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Aron and Frank provide a day by day account of their high country mule deer hunt.  An incredible amount of blood sweat, and tears went into this hunt.

Brian Broderick joins Aron and Frank on the podcast to discuss Day Six Arrows.

Day Six Gear

Born out of necessity, Day Six designs and builds specialized equipment for hunters. As the hunting industry steers away from quality and towards quantity, Day Six remains focused on gear that will perform in the worst of conditions.

Our goal is to identify holes in the market where quality gear is needed and provide solutions to fill those gaps. Everything we design is for our own use, we are just making extra for others who also want good gear.

The system that fails the consumer is the wholesale-retail system. Other manufactures simply can't offer the quality that is possible due to the way their business is built and structured. The cost of manufacturing has to be kept low to allow for the retail markup when it hits the shelves at dealers.

We have purposely configured this business to deliver our customers a superior product at a fair price utilizing the Consumer-direct model.

Thanks again,

The Day Six Crew

Fresh off their epic Mule Deer hunt, Aron and Frank cover the gear they used, glassing techniques, and lessons learned after over twelve days in the field.

South Cox joins the podcast to discuss his 2018 Mule Deer hunt

Brian Call and Aron Snyder get together to discuss their upcoming hunts for 2018, including Aron’s upcoming high-country mule deer hunt.

Aron welcomes back Mike Duplan to the podcast.  They dive into a few topics on this one, from the practice of taking exceptional animals, some the different aspects of getting "into the industry" and working in the outdoors.  And lastly, they dive into Mike's Bighorn Sheep hunt in Colorado last year.   We are proud to partner with some of the best companies in the industry. This podcast brought to you by: @hoytarcheryofficial @sigsauerinc @VikingArmamentLLC @MontanaKnifeCompany @bornprimitiveoutdoor @spartanforgeai - use code "KIFARU20" to save 20% on annual subscription @Demerbox1 - use code "KIFARUCAST20" to save 20% off your own sound system (Valid Until July 1st, 2024)

Levi Morgan joins the podcast again, and covers the technical side of tuning a bow.  For more information from Levi Morgan be sure to check out his youtube channel, Bow Life TV.

Whether they are standing on the line, shooting for a world title, or chasing a giant whitetail on a cold November morning, the Morgans would like to welcome you to “Bow Life TV”. Championship titles aren’t all that the Morgans excel at collecting. They demonstrate their knowledge bow hunting whitetails and other exciting big game animals on Bow Life TV. In addition, the new video series “Archery Fit”, an archery tips segment, allows Levi to help archers and bow hunters alike with archery tips, bow hunting tips, and an assortment of how-to and advice giving videos. This video series, the show, and even some helpful information from both Levi and Samantha can also be found in the Bow Life TV “Bow Blog”. The show, the video series, the blog, and the Morgan’s resume speaks for itself! Through his well-honed skills and love for the sport, Levi and Samantha Morgan have become the most dominant shooters in the history of archery.

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Wesley and Omni Warner join the podcast to highlight their new final approach GULO Stalkers.  Aron had a chance encounter with Wesley and Omni in the mountains of Colorado on a mule deer hunt which led to a lasting friendship and legendary hunting tales.

GULO OUTDOORS was started by brothers Wes and Omni born out of passion for hunting the great outdoors.  We have created a handcrafted wool  stalking shoe to help you finish that #silentfinalapproach on the trophy of a lifetime. Wes began archery hunting over 30 years ago harvesting his first big game animal with a bow at the age of 14. He shares his passion of hunting, fishing camping and backpacking in the outdoors with is wife Maggie and four kids, Abbie, Easten, Noah and Bella.

GULO OUTDOORS was started by brothers Wes and Omni born out of passion for high country mule deer hunting.  Omni's has a passion for archery mountain hunting and a variety of western hunts.  Omni enjoys time in the outdoors hunting, fishing, camping, and backpacking with wife Jennifer, sons Taylen and Colten, and daughter Rylie.

Justin Davis sits down with Aron today and they talk about his memories of becoming the youngest person ever to take the Colorado Big 9. Bighorn Sheep, Antelope, Mountain Goat, Moose, Whitetail Deer, Mule Deer, Black Bear, Mountain Lion, and Elk all with a bow and before the age of 40, an incredible feat.

A really fun listen today with a bunch of awesome hunting stories and what it takes to be a successful bow hunting on any species you set your sites on.

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It was an honor to have Doc Peter Chambers on the podcast to give listeners practical medical advice while in the field.

Fieldcraft Survival's Mission is to expand your capabilities in the genre of survival. Our goal is to educate, train, and equip you to survive in the worst-case scenario. To accomplish our mission, we offer life-saving medical equipment, products built to enhance dependability, as well as training courses led by resident duty experts.

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Sheepdog Response was founded by Green Beret, Special Forces, Sniper, and former top 5 UFC Middleweight, Tim Kennedy. Tim was also the co-star of Hunting Hitler on the History Channel, and more recently, Hard To Kill, on the Discovery Channel.

People face threats of violence every day, ranging from large-scale terrorism to one-on-one assaults. Most people are unprepared, unequipped, and untrained to respond effectively. This weakness in the flock allows the wolves to attack with great ease and success.

The answer is not more laws. The wolves don’t follow them. We must give the good guys the tools they need to effectively respond to violence. The more Sheepdogs we can train to be truly ready to respond to a mass shooting, terrorist attack, violent mugging or home invasion, the better the chances are that the bad guys will get what they deserve and the good guys will survive. Most people sign up for martial arts or weapons training expecting to learn realistic self-defense, and few get it…

We have developed a curriculum that addresses the skills you need to successfully respond to threats.

Tim Kennedy’s legend began at his local Army recruiter’s office on September 12th, 2001. His training to earn his Green Beret was featured in the book “Chosen Soldier.” Kennedy is now a Ranger qualified Special Forces Sniper with deployments in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and multiple other deployments around the world. He is the only soldier to win the grueling 3 day All Army Combatives Tournament three times. Kennedy has black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Modern Army Combatives. He is also one of the top-ranked mixed martial arts fighters in the world, a position he achieved while simultaneously serving his country at the highest levels of special operations. Prior to his retirement from professional mixed martial arts, he was ranked among the top Middleweights in the UFC. Tim has been featured on many television shows, most recently “Hunting Hitler” on the History Channel, and Hard to Kill on the Discovery Channel.

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Aron welcomes Tony and Bear from Born Primitive to the podcast.  Aron has been working in partnership with Born Primitive to create an all new line of technical outdoor clothing, called Born Primitive Outdoor.  They discuss the all new pieces that will be available soon, as well as some of the upcoming items for the second phase of the release.  With Aron's knowledge of the outdoors and Born Primitive's expertise in the clothing industry, this line is surely something you won't want to miss out on.  Be sure sign up to receive early access and technical information on the Born Primitive Outdoor Collection by following the link below and signing up for their newsletter.

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Aron welcomes long time friend, traditional archer, and data junky Cody Greenwood to the podcast.  Cody operates the Trad Lab, a data collection site where he tests a number of scenarios, equipment, setups, and scenarios.  He recently built a new site called Killdata.com where he collects actual field experiences and data from you the hunter, and puts that into visual and applicable data fields.  No theories, opinions, or bias', just the data you the user provided.  He and Aron go over the data from 500+ entries and translate it to user friendly information for your listening pleasure.

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Aron and Frank were in the office briefly and recorded a quick update on thier latest hunts.

This week, we welcome snowmobiler extraordinare Chris Burandt to the podcast.  Chris has a long list of accolades, from motion picture stuntman, to X-Games Gold Medalist in Snowmobile Freestyle, even a backcountry guide. Chris has moved on from the bright lights of stuntman and X-games, having adjusted his focus to his business Burandt's Backcountry Adventures, taking guests deep into the backcountry on guided snowmobile trips, as well as furthering his passion for hunting and the outdoors.  He and Aron talk shop on his career and history, and dive into some of the hunts he's been on!  Great chat with Chris on this weeks KifaruCast. We are proud to partner with some of the best companies in the industry. This podcast brought to you by: @hoytarcheryofficial @sigsauerinc @VikingArmamentLLC @MontanaKnifeCompany @bornprimitiveoutdoor @spartanforgeai - use code "KIFARU20" to save 20% on annual subscription 

Aron welcomes 4 time CrossFit Champion Rich Froning to the podcast.  Rich was dubbed the "Fittest Man on Earth" after his reign on top in 2011,2012,2013, and 2014 and then leading the Crossfit Mayhem team to first place finishes in 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2022.  Rich has since turned his focus from the competition arena to the woods and outdoors, forming Mayhem Outdoors.  Aron and Rich talk shop on fitness, nutrition, the corssfit community and overall health, as well as his new passion, hunting.  Great conversation by two of the greatest in their respected arenas.   We are proud to partner with some of the best companies in the industry. This podcast brought to you by: @hoytarcheryofficial @sigsauerinc @VikingArmamentLLC @MontanaKnifeCompany @bornprimitiveoutdoor @spartanforgeai - use code "KIFARU20" to save 20% on annual subscription @Demerbox1 - use code "KIFARUCAST20" to save 20% off your own sound system (Valid Until July 1st, 2024)

On todays episode Frank and Aron are joined by Kevin Owens. He is the director of Fieldcraft North Carolina and runs courses on how to shoot long range, protect your home, and many others. The guys discuss Kevin's background as well as diving into topics such as hunter preparation, MOA vs. MRAD, the 6.5 creedmoor and man buns, plus much more.

Kevin Owens grew up in Ireland where he served in the Tier One Counter-Terrorist Force. After immigrating to the United States, he served 24-years in the United States Army - 6 in the infantry and 18 in Special Forces. He served in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan multiple times, ran the Special Forces Sniper Course, and was in charge of all Force Modernization for Army Special Forces.

Go check out his Hunter Preparation Course on August 14-15 in Aberdeen, NC

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Aron's long awaited arrow review is out.  This one may surprise you a bit with his choice.  Or maybe not.  Aron found most high end arrows are all inherently very good quality, the biggest factor is the component system.  Listen in as Aron breaks down the good, bad, and ugly of the arrows he tested and reviewed. 

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The team from ElkShape recently held a camp in Colorado and they dropped by Kifaru to give listeners some details on what ElkShape Camp is all about.

What is ElkShape Camp? We teach tactics for the mountains and strategies for personal development.   We want your life to have more success through discipline, hard work, and delayed gratification.  

We will leverage elk hunting to create a launchpad for you to stay motivated throughout the year, have more success in the field, at home, the office, and in the gym. We are blessed to call ourselves elk hunters.

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What do you do with your animal once you've got'em out of the field? Do-it-yourself kinda guy or gal, painstakingly cutting up your quarry? Is it a whole family affair where all the aunts and uncles show up with six-packs and sharp knives? Or do you take a trip down to the ole trusty processor and let him do his thing and get back nicely packaged and labeled meat? Lucas from the Meat Cleaver, in Denver, sits down with Frank and Aron today to go over all those topics and what makes a great meat processor better than the rest. The guys also share stories about what a bad experience at a meat processor looks like and horror stories of meat too far gone to be processed.

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Mike, Jr, and JP, from Big Chino Outfitters, tell their story and quash social media rumors on their hunt for Paddles, a much sought after Antelope in Arizona.

The Arizona Trophy Elk, Antelope, Mule and Coues Deer Specialists! Established in 1987, BCO has been fortunate to be able to assist big game Trophy Hunters in Arizona and Sonora Mexico in taking some of the largest Trophy Elk, Antelope, Mule Deer and Coues Deer in the Southwest. Specializing in Arizona Over The Counter Archery Mule Deer Hunts, Trophy Antelope Hunts on Private Land, as well as Trophy Elk Hunts in Northern AZ Units 1,3A,3C, 7, 8, 9, 10, 23,27 and the Limited Opportunity Hunts in units 17,18,19, and 20 in AZ.

In some units and hunts we have Private Land Access that is exclusive to Big Chino Outfitters and their clients, in which allows the proper management for older class animals and limited hunt pressure. We also offer incredible lodging on site with Wi-FI, Private Bedrooms, Showers, Satellite TV, Cell Service all on the private ranch with an outstanding Chef cooking and incredible Southwest Cuisine. 

We are a family owned and operated outfit that is committed to providing not only the highest quality hunts, but also ensuring that we maintain a close, friendly atmosphere with small sized camps and with a limited number of hunters. This ensures that everybody that hunts with Big Chino Outfitters will get the best opportunity at harvesting the highest quality animal in the area you hunt.

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Doyle Moss, Guide, Outfitter, and professional photographer with Mossback Outdoors joins the podcast, and offers real world knowledge of the gear he uses.

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Welcome to Mossback Outfitters. We take pride in delivering an unforgettable hunting experience. Whether your “Bucket List” is a Giant Bull Elk in Utah, or a “Arizona Strip” Buck of Lifetime, We deliver. From the high elevations where the Goats run wild, to the cliffs and crags holding Giant Rams We deliver. Our Dogs are unstoppable on Bears and Lions and our Guides are too. Come share the Sunrises and Sunsets in the quest for giants in amazing places with amazing people. We currently operate in Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, California, Washington, Montana, British Columbia and more. Take some time and click around the website.  If its a Hunt or a Tag you are looking for? Let us do the leg work and find you exactly what you are looking for. Tags from CWMU’s, Landowners, Conservation Permits & Convention Permits we’ve got em all! We have the resources and a competitive pricing guide with several options depending on your dream hunt.  Lets Go Hunt! ~ Doyle Moss Doyle Moss Photography

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Much needed info in this episode if you're planning on backpacking this summer and prepping gear for the season.

Hunting and fishing are forms of outdoor recreation as are hiking, rock climbing, biking, and 4-wheeling. Not everyone however, participates in outdoor recreation activities but those that do are often passionate about their involvement.

Bowhunters can probably be characterized as one of the more passionate groups of outdoor enthusiasts. We dearly love the outdoors and the wild things that reside within it. We are a diverse and extended family who regards bow hunting as a perfect union of man and the natural world. Our love for bow hunting and the scenes that accompany the privilege can only be understood by those that relish the environs as deeply as we do. We are literally drawn to nature…autumn arriving like a golden chariot piercing the pure air and azure sky on contrails of yesterday’s dreams and tomorrow’s promises. Our treks into the tall grasses and deep forest quench an ancient urge that others cannot apprehend. Yet, defeating our quarry isn't nearly as important as having had the opportunity to be among them… having had the opportunity to be part of something greater than ourselves.

There are those however, that totally disregard our passion for the outdoors and are financially motivated to take those freedoms from us. Organizations like HSUS, PETA, and others are determined to destroy hunting starting with archers…and will go to any means to accomplish their goals.

If you bowhunt in Colorado and are not currently a member of the CBA ... please consider joining today. We need your support to protect the privilege so many enjoy. Here are some other reasons to join:

• Six issues of The Colorado Bowhunter magazine every year
• Drawing entries for free bows and other top prizes
• Personal input to season structures and other state regulations
• Special information mailings on CBA events and 3-D shoots
• Personal identification as a valued member and conservationist
• Access to future "members only" features on the CBA website

Hiking late spring in the high country of Colorado can be a challenging mix of fast running stream crossings, post holing through snow, freezing temperatures at night, and t-shirt weather during the day.  This makes gear selection a challenge.  Aron, Frank, David, and Kevin Estella talk about their recent adventure (or misadventure into the backcountry) and what gear they brought, as well as what they would have changed based on the conditions.

Kevin Estella is a well versed outdoor survivalist/author and instructor at Fieldcraft Survival. If you are interested in training for preparedness, self defense, survival, or firearms be sure to check out: Fieldcraft Survival 101 Skills You Need to Survive in the Woods

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Ty Depung and Scotti Campbell were in town for the Best of the Best Tournament here in Colorado.  A solid hour and a half of hunting stories ensued.  Enjoy!

Aron is back and he welcomes Eric Griggs to the podcast.  Eric is an accomplished tournament archer and founder of GAS Bowstrings.  They are a deep dive into everything bowstrings.  From process to material, they leave no stone unturned.  Great listen and some incredible information. We are proud to partner with some of the best companies in the industry. This podcast brought to you by: @hoytarcheryofficial @sigsauerinc @VikingArmamentLLC @MontanaKnifeCompany @bornprimitiveoutdoor @spartanforgeai - use code "KIFARU20" to save 20% on annual subscription @turtleboxaudio

Aron welcomes good friend John Barklow back to the podcast.  They sit down to discuss hunting, layering systems, wool versus synthetic, the evolution each has made as outdoorsmen, and the joys of aging, including John coming off a fresh hip replacement. As always, a pleasure having John on the show! Tons of great information on this one! We are proud to partner with some of the best companies in the industry. This podcast brought to you by: @hoytarcheryofficial @sigsauerinc @VikingArmamentLLC @MontanaKnifeCompany @bornprimitiveoutdoor @spartanforgeai - use code "KIFARU20" to save 20% on annual subscription @Demerbox1 - use code "KIFARUCAST20" to save 20% off your own sound system (Valid Until July 1st, 2024)

Amy and Aron Snyder just returned from a Turkey and Pig hunt with Top O Texas outfitters.  Amy had the chance to use her new bow, complete with custom bow rest, as well as a new pack setup.

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It was truly an honor to have, Clayton M. Hutmacher, Major General, USA (Ret.) President & CEO Special Operations Warrior Foundation, on todays podcast.  Please consider donating to help families of the fallen.

SPECIAL OPERATIONS WARRIOR FOUNDATION Empowering the Families of Fallen and Wounded Special Operations Forces since 1980 Mission  Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) supports America’s Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine  Corps Special Operations personnel through two programs: (1) Ensuring full financial assistance for  postsecondary education from an accredited two or four-year college, university, technical or trade  school, as well as educational counseling, preschool grants, and tutoring to the surviving children of  Special Operations personnel who lose their lives in the line-of-duty and, (2) Providing immediate financial  grants to severely combat-wounded and hospitalized Special Operations personnel and their families. History   Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) was founded in 1980 after the daring attempt to rescue  53 American hostages in Iran, which ended in the tragic loss of eight servicemen who left behind  17 children. A battlefield promise to take care of those 17 children has become the noble mission of  the Special Operations Warrior Foundation to educate and empower over 1,300 children. Future Vision Entering our 40th year of service in 2020, Special Operations Warrior Foundation has launched the  Enduring Promise campaign. Donors, partners, and communities will unite to ensure the future success of  surviving children and families of fallen Special Operators for the next 40 years and beyond. In doing so, we uphold our solemn commitment to all Special Operations Forces as they defend our freedom and security. How we raise funds:  SOWF relies entirely on private donations to fulfill our mission and fund our programs. Donors’ generosity  provides the pathway to academic success for students and continuity of support for surviving spouses.

Clayton M. Hutmacher, Major General, USA (Ret.) President & CEO Special Operations Warrior Foundation Clay Hutmacher became the President and Chief Executive Officer of the  Special Operations Warrior Foundation in September 2018. He was a career United States Army Officer and retired in 2018 having served over 40 years in uniform.  As an Army Special Operations Aviator, he commanded at every level during his three tours with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, where he served as the MH-60 Direct  Action Penetrator platoon leader, company operations officer, executive officer and commander of 1st Battalion, Regimental Commander, and the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation  Command.

Major General Hutmacher's last active duty assignment was the Director of Operations in the U.S. Special Operation Command, Tampa, FL. His previous assignment was as the deputy Commanding General of the United States Army Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg, NC. A native of Wenatchee, Washington, he was awarded a Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Management from Embry Riddle  Aeronautical University, a Master’s Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the United States Naval Command and Staff College, and a Master’s Degree in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College. 

A spur of the moment call from Aron Snyder leads to a two hour conversation with Robby Denning, covering a multitude of subjects, including PC culture infiltrating the hunting industry, ethical shots, troublesome forums, Game wardens, and much more.

Hunting Big Mule Deer: How to Take the Best Buck of Your Life

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Aron welcomes the Iron Mind himself, Joel Turner to the podcast.  Joel and his Shot IQ course has helped a ton of archers and shooter identify and overcome one form of target panic or another.  Aron and Joel talk about archery, target panic, some root causes, and some things that may help.  They also dive into Joel's son Bodie, who is an archery phenom, winning numerous tournaments and events at the youthful age of 16.  Great conversation between two juggernauts in the archery community!

Hope everyone is having a safe and successful season thus far!  

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Aron has been testing broadheads since Christ was a kid.  With hundreds of animals taken with dozens of various broadheads over the years, this multi year endeavor has culminated in this extensive review. Aron put the final paces on several brands including Schwacker, Evolution, Sevr, Grim Reaper, G5, Bowmar Archery, RMG Gear, Iron Will, Annihilator, Black Hornet, VPA, and Slick Trick. With the help of good friend John Lusk from Lusk Archery Adventures, they discuss their findings from testing all the broadheads.  John is an engineer by education, so his tests are setup to run each broadheads through the same tests to provide comparable data points.  He tests for cut size, penetration, edge sharpness, edge retention, and durability.  

Aron is joined today my long time friend Dan Statton of Elk Shape.  Elk Shape is a fitness and hunting platform that encourages people to get in shape and improve their fitness for elk hunting.  They talk about time management and what Dan's preseason prep looks like.  They talk about how to be the best "you" you can be, making strengths out of you weaknesses.

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Aron welcomes Jay Vallotton to the podcast.  Jay is an Emotional Health Guide, Pastor, and runs a men's discipleship program called BraveCo.  They have a good conversation going over mental, physical, and spiritual health. Jay works with men from all walks of life from business executives to military special operations soldiers in making sure they are where they need to be mentally.  Not your typical podcast, but its definitely one that everyone needs to listen to!

Aron welcomes fellow bowhunter, outdoorsman, and fitness addict Cody D'Acquisto to the podcast.  Cody is the owner of Lone Wolf Custom Gear, makers some of the best tree stands on the market.  Aron and Cody do a deep dive into their humble hunting beginnings, chasing whitetails, trad archery, and even venture into the topic of tree stands and tree saddles.  

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Aron answers listener questions in this episode while putting Dayna Monroe to the test on harvesting techniques, shot placement and gear.

If you have had any questions about what Backcountry Hunters & Anglers stands for, hopefully, Land Tawny and Ryan busse from the organization will be able to enlighten you.  The conversation between these two fine gentleman and Aron is truly worth a listen.

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A little change of pace, Aron hops on the On the Line podcast so we are co-posting it on KifaruCast as well.  Be sure to like and subscribe to their podcast as well! On this episode, special guest Aron Snyder, owner of Kifaru packs, professional hunting guide and one of the world experts on hunting gear talks with Levi Morgan, Andy Morgan and Matt Elliott about broadhead performance, why he's shooting compounds again, his journey back into competition archery, clocking arrows, if it matters when your arrow weights are off from each other a few grains, why his truck matters, moving to Wyoming, construction, bass fishing and a whole range of other topics. 

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Aron welcomes our good friend Grant Gillespie from Viking Armament back to the podcast.  Grant and Viking built Aron's 6.5 PRC "Thor" that has put down numerous animals, talk shop on all their rifles including all the popular calibers, different actions, optics options, and new specialty offerings as well as trade stories from the guiding world.  With numerous employees and Kifaru owners using their rifles, you can trust a Viking will put down the animal when the time comes.

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To close out 2023, we decided to open up the podcast to the listeners.  We are nothing without our audience, and there are some epic stories that you all have.  Next up, Aron is joined by Matt Manley.  Matt hails from the great state of Missouri, and is an avid hunter.  Matt is a former collegiate wrestler and Director of Operations at the University of Missouri for their wrestling program.  They talk about Matt's experiences hunting out west, his archery journey of tuning and arrow weights, and Matt's wrestling career.  Sit back and enjoy another great podcast with one of your fellow listeners!

Hope everyone is having a safe and successful season thus far!  

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We finally got the crew together to recap the epic trip up to Alaska for Caribou!  Join us as Dan, Anders, and Bill recap their trip and give us a play by play of the trip!

Hunting is an ancient tradition passed down from the earliest times of man to the present day. Hunters participate directly in the natural world and care enough to make sure that it continues in all of its awesome beauty and diversity.

Safari Club International is a U.S.-based organization of more than 50,000 hunters dedicated to protecting the right to hunt and to promote wildlife conservation worldwide. Between SCI and its sister organization, the SCI Foundation, we have put more than $70 Million on the ground for conservation since 2000. In the U.S. and abroad, hunters are part of a system that keeps the rivers, forests and fields intact and maintains the wildlife.

Fighting for Hunting Hunting is under constant attack by anti-hunters who introduce legislation and use the courts to stop hunting. SCI employs staff, contractors and volunteers in a team effort to fight for hunting. SCI operates in the U.S. Congress, in the state legislatures and wildlife commissions, in Canada, in the European Union and elsewhere internationally.

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Aron is joined on the phone by Levi Morgan and Justin Hannah.  Aron talks archery with two of the greatest to ever pick up a bow.  They talk tournaments, setups, hunting, and more.

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Aron is joined on the podcast today by old friend Ryan Gentry and Cole Johnson from Black Horn Guide Service.  Black Horn Guide Service operates out of New Mexico for the array of big game species including elk, antelope, mule deer, aoudad, ibex, and oryx.  They cater to the working class hunting, offering affordable options for hunting the Land of Enchantment.  

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Aron sits down to have a chat with John Stallone and Charles Whitman of HOWL for Wildlife. They have a conversation about what HOWL is doing for the outdoor industry, and how hunters can help them with their mission. After you give this podcast a listen go to their website howlforwildlife.org and see how you can help.

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We are excited to welcome semi professional comedian, amateur tattoo artist, guide extraordinaire, and super friend Ryan Routier to the podcast.  Ok maybe not the tattoo artist part, but im sure he'd do fine!  Ryan owns and operates Routier Outfitting in South Dakota.  Aron has ventured up there on several occasions, which has resulted in some pretty epic stories, which Ryan is not afraid to share with us!  With some of the best Antelope Hunting South Dakota has to offer, and plenty of fantastic mule deer too, this has been one of Aron's favorite places to hunt. And Ryan knows a thing or two about a thing or two, which makes him a wealth of knowledge to boot!  Kifaru is excited to bring the Kifaru University experience to South Dakota as well, giving listeners the opportunity to attend a stalking and land nav course up at Ryans. More details coming in the future about that!  These two old friends have a great time recalling hunt stories and talking about the future courses. We are proud to partner with some of the best companies in the industry. This podcast brought to you by: @hoytarcheryofficial @sigsauerinc @VikingArmamentLLC @MontanaKnifeCompany @bornprimitiveoutdoor @spartanforgeai - use code "KIFARU20" to save 20% on annual subscription @turtleboxaudio

Aron Snyder sits down with Evan Williams, former kifaru employee and Pro Staff Manager at Hoyt, for an in depth conversation on bow setups.

Innovation is our driving force at Hoyt. We strive to build the highest quality, most advanced bows in the world, to be a market leader, and to constantly raise the bar. We don't just talk about innovation. We define it.

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On todays episode, our own Cullen Frazier sits down with Heath Brown and Lyndsey Knudtson from On Track: K-9 Big Game Recovery Services.  They talk about tracking and recovering of big game animals with the use of dogs. Awesome conversation around the use of dogs to assist in the recovery of wounded big game. If you are interested in more information about blood trailing with dogs be sure to visit United Blood Trackers.org and Rocky Mountain Big Game Recovery on Facebook. Did you like this episode?

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Professional archer and longtime friend, Tipton Cook, joins the podcast to discuss his career and passion for hunting.

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In part two, Swazi co-founder Davey Hughes, joins the podcast.  When four gentlemen who live and breath in the backcountry get together to talk hunting, gear, and survival, amazing stories are sure to be told.  This episode does not disappoint!

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After years of testing multiple bows, Aron divulges the many factors that led to his ultimate favorite.  Cody Greenwood also joins the podcast to lend his technical expertise through his own research testing multiple bows.

Bow Tests:

​Traditional tackle is not readily available for Archers to pick up and test locally.  My goal is to provide Archers with unbiased quality information that helps them make a well educated choice and pick a bow that fits their needs. I have chosen metrics associated with Ergonomics, Performance and Sound to highlight the compromises within each Bowyer design.  I have worked hard  to make sure my testing results are accurate and repeatable. If you see a error or flaw feel free to contact me, I will correct it. 

My goal is to continuously improving myself as an Archer, the Archery Community and our Sport.  The Trad Community  at its core is made up of selfless people that help one another.  I hope this  effort maintains that spirit and adds value.   

God Bless,

Cody Greenwood

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What does it mean to be made in America? What does it mean to buy American made goods? These are two questions that Aron, Frank and Cullen discuss on this episode of the podcast. They are joined by Tyler, from T & K Hunting Gear, to dive in on what it takes to own and run a company dedicated to 100% American made products. Lots of crude humor, inside baseball, great discussions.

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Recently Evan and his company were profiled in a New York Times article, which was penned to show Evan in a light that was counter to what he actually supports. Because of the dishonest way Evan was portrayed in the article a huge amount of blacklash was thrown his way. Aron, Frank, and Evan dispel all the rumors and hearsay in this episode.

Evan Hafer is the founder and CEO of Black Rifle Coffee Company. America's leading Veteran-owned and operated premium, small-batch coffee roastery.

Evan started Black Rifle Coffee Company to provide a high-quality coffee to the pro-American and Veteran communities.

Between deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, Evan was working to refine both his coffee roasting and his firearms skills. He has spent over a decade researching coffee, refining his roast profiles, and (of course) drinking what he roasts. Black Rifle Coffee Company is quite literally the combination of his two favorite passions. Evan takes pride in the coffee he roasts, the veterans he employs, and the causes he supports.

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Doug Rosin, backpack hunter and tournament archer, joins the podcast to discuss the realities of extended hunts in the wilderness.  Doug and Aron offer advice to those who may be thinking about seven to ten day backpack hunting trips, how to hunt efficiently, and what gear to bring.

Doug was born and raised in California and has been hunting the last 25 years. He started out rifle hunting then moved to long range hunting, but in the last several years has taken all his big game by bowhunting. Over the last 25 years, 90% of all of Doug’s hunts have been backpack wilderness hunts DIY. California wilderness areas are his primary hunting grounds, but he will hunt at least two to four other western states annually depending on what tags he draws. He also also spends plenty of time in winter calling predators, doing fairly well every year.

Doug is also a gear junkie and has sorted through many good and bad equipment choices. He shoots all year round entering about 20 tournaments a year. Most of the tournaments are in California, but include several state championships and one of the NFAA National Championships. In 2012, Doug won the California State Field Championship. He is also on the the pro staff for Spot Hogg Archery, Wilderness Archery, Relentless 365 Magazine, and Kifaru.

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Welcome back everyone!  This is the episode you have all be waiting for.  Aron goes over his thoughts and reviews on the new 2022 compound bows from most the major manufacturers.  Please support your local pro shop! This episode's shoutouts go to: Spot Hogg: https://spot-hogg.com/

Option Archery: https://optionarchery.com/

Black Eagle Arrows: https://blackeaglearrows.com/

Aron draws 29" at with a 478gr arrow, (+ or - 10 gr). Bows Tested: Hoyt Highline: https://hoyt.com/compound-bows/highline

Darton Spectre E: https://dartonarchery.com/spectra-e/

Mathews V3X 33: https://www.mathewsinc.com/product/v3x-33/

Bowtech SR350: https://bowtecharchery.com/bows/sr350/

Hoyt RX-7 Ultra: https://hoyt.com/compound-bows/carbon-rx-7/carbon-rx-7-ultra

Prime Inline 5: https://www.g5prime.com/prime-inline-5-hunting-bow/

**WINNER** PSE EVO XF33: https://psearchery.com/pse-evo-xf-33/

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Aron hops on the podcast with archery superstars Levi Morgan and Justin Hannah to recount their recent adventure down to hunt Aoudad with Scotti and crew at Top O Texas Outfitters.  Sounds like they had quite the adventure!   Be sure to get entered into our giveaway with Davis Tent!  We have teamed up to give away a Kifaru Hoodlum with a Tactical Frame and Davis is kicking in one of their new GoTents!  So head on over to YouTube, follow the instructions, and get entered to win!  Contest run until November 28th, 2022.

Hope everyone is having a safe and successful season thus far!  Be sure to tag Kifaru and KifaruCast on Instagram using your Kifaru products!  Be sure to #RHINOTOUGH and #GEARFORLIFE so we can share in your adventures.  Make sure to head over to our YouTube channel as well and check out some of our latest videos!  Click the subscribe button to stay up to date on the latest tech tips, gear reviews, and new product launches! Be sure to follow us on social media: Instagram:  @kifaru_intl   |   @kifarucast

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If you are in the market for a new Compound bow you don't want to miss out on this Episode.  Brandon Mcdonald and Aron Snyder put several compound bows to the test recently and share their findings as to which bows came out on top.

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Aron welcomes Chris Hamm to the podcast.  Chris is the Co-Owner of HHA Sports, founder of HHAUSA, and Host of the HHAUSA Podcast.  HHA has been going strong for nearly 40 years, continuing to innovate and perfect their line of archery sights. Aron recently started shooting their sights on many of his bows after a near 20 year absence. HHAUSA does a ton for the veteran and first responder community, helping get them into the hunting and outdoors community and helping them deal with PTSD through the sport of archery.  HHAUSA also holds a variety of archery shoots and silent auctions in Wisconsin to help benefit the veteran community.  Be sure to check it out on social media or www.hhausa.org to learn how you can bid on items or if you wish to donate things to benefit the veteran community.

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