Kifarucast

The Defiance Health team was honored to return to Kifarucast today for a more nutrition-focused conversation. If you enjoy hunting, good banter, jokes, etc. give this one a listen. Defiance Health Kifaru Become a Patron!

Bill Vanderheyden, Co-Founder and Lead Engineer at Iron Will Outfitters, joins the podcast to discuss the science behind his designs.  He goes into great detail about broadheads and makes Aron's head hurt.  Overall a great listen. Iron Will Outfitters Kifaru Become a Patron!

Robert Herbert aka"Old Man Herbie", owner of R&N Blades in Australia, and craftsman of the Helium 1 Blade for Kifaru, joins the podcast to discuss how his hobby as a knife maker is quickly turning into a successful business.  Also discussed...ample hunting stories from Australia and North America. Find more information on Roberts outstanding knives: Robert_Herbert R & N Blades   Kifaru Become a Patron!           THE ELEVATOR BOSSA NOVA https://www.bensound.com

Just a quick episode from Aron and Frank discussing the recent controversy regarding their exclusive use of Day Six Arrows.

Phil Mendoza, owner of No Limits Archery, and the creator of the Alpha Bowhunting Challenge, stopped by Kifaru to say hi.  Phil ended up doing a podcast with Aron and Frank and the knowledge he shares will benefit all listeners. No Limits Archery Kifaru Become a Patron!

Mike Duplan, wildlife photographer, writer, and big game hunter joins the podcast with Aron and Frank.  An overall amazing conversation ensues.     Check out Mike Duplan's book The Edge on Mule Deer hunting Kifaru.net Become a Patron!

Tournament archer Tony Clem and family join the podcast to talk about their tournament careers, hunting adventures, and the gear they found works best over the years.

Curt Wells, Editor of Bowhunter Magazine and co-host of Bowhunter TV, an outdoor show that appears on the Sportsman Channel, joins the podcast and talks about how social media has changed print circulation. Instagram: kurt.wells.bowhunter

Luke Caudillo and Drew Holm join the podcast to talk about their 2019 BC Bear hunt with Frank Peralta.

Jon Pynch joins the podcast to discuss long range shooting, along with caliber recommendations and rifle recommendations.  If you would like to learn more about competition shooting, rifle training and the like, be sure to check out VP Precision Podcast. Kifaru Become a Patron!

Bart Lancaster, with Guides Eye Outfitters, joins the podcast to discuss the highs and lows of hunting with dogs on Aron Snyder's latest Bear hunt. Kifaru Become a Patron!

Kevin Peterson, president and founder of Matrix Targets, joins the podcast to discuss what makes his target system unique in the industry.  Like Kifaru founder Patrick Smith who designed the hunting packs he wanted, Kevin set out to design a durable, long lasting target, that suits his needs. Matrix Target Systems Kifaru Become a Patron

Al Kidner and Aron Snyder have a great conversation about traditional archery and also discuss how hard work and dedication to improve their bow craft have paid off in the field.

In addition to having the physique of a Greek God, Josh Bowmar is also a lifetime hunter.  In this episode he talks about his hunting adventures, including a a minor incident (viral, worldwide that is) on a bear hunt, as well as the joys and frustrations of hunting with his wife.   Bowmar Nutrition Kifaru Become a Patron!

Josh Bowmar (Superman, Captain America, A-hole) joins the podcast to talk nutrition and hunting.  in Part one, he talks about diet and nutrition, and if you will take a moment to look at the featured photo for this podcast, he definitely has the diet and nutrition thing figured out. Bowmar Nutrition Kifaru Become a Patron!  

Tyler Freel joins the podcast to talk about the heated topic of predator management from an Alaskan perspective.

If you are considering upgrading or updating the layering system for your adventures in the backcountry this episode with John Barklow of Sitka Gear is a wonderful knowledge base toward understanding the vital roll the various layers of clothing provide.  Aron Snyder and John Barklow discuss what to look for in the clothing you choose, and the importance of regulating body temperature in the field.   Kifaru Become a Patron!

Aaron Hitchins, Director of Business Development at Rockhouse Motion hosts this episode of Kifarucast and interviews Aron Snyder and Frank Peralta about what sets Kifaru above the rest, how the company started, and how Aron and Frank decide what gear to take into the field.   For more in depth information on the history of Kifaru, be sure to check out Kifaru Origins, here we will post all of Patrick Smith's essays on the history of Kifaru and his adventures in the backcountry covering a lifetime of backpack hunting.   Rockhouse Motion Rockhouse is about stories through images. Stills or films, a successful image should stop someone just for a few moments and alter the course of their day. We sleep little, love what we do, and embrace the title "geek".     Armed with a plethora of overpriced camera gear, a senary of overactive imaginations, and a well-worn thesaurus. Battle hardened from the flash and burn of tungstens and LEDs, this team of advertising assassins stand at the ready to respond to an

Matt Comment joins the podcast to talk about his hunt in Tajikistan, and offers great advice to backpack hunters about not only staying in shape as we age, but working out efficiently to stay healthy and avoid injury.   Become a Patron!

Kifaru's own Dayna Monroe joins the podcast to discuss her hunting adventures in Hawaii, including the perseverance it took for success, the gear she used and what she learned along the way.   Become a Patron!