RnA Outdoors Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Part 3 of the 3 series on our Mid-Asian Ibex hunt in Kyrgyzstan. We summarize our experience hunting internationally and all the good times shared.

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Part 2 of the 3 series on our Mid-Asian Ibex hunt in Kyrgyzstan. We put on the headsets at 11,000 feet in the Tian Shan Mountains and talk about all the events of the hunt. Topics include: shooting at elevation, language barriers, high pressure situations, horseback hunting, and dumping giant ibex!

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In episode #7, I sit down with Craig Boddington, professional hunter and decorated marine. We recap his 2016 season afield and discuss the various hunts and experiences he had. Craig is a very accomplished hunter completing the North American 29 and North American Bighorn Sheep slams. He spends a large portion of his time working with conservation groups to protect our right to bear arms. Through it all, he's a great man who has many stories to tell.

Topics covered:

• How Craig started in outdoors along with his career in the USMC
• Writing & TV Career - published 4000 magazine articles, authored 25 books and recorded 500 TV episodes
• 2016 Fall Hunting Resume (BC, Africa, Oregon, Kansas, Georgia)
• 2017 plans (Trade shows, hunts)
• 2016 Election with President elect Donald Trump and what that means for the outdoors industry

You can see more about Craig and his new book 'The Accurate Rifle... And Rifleman' at www.craigboddington.com. Also catch him through all of his social media outlets.

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In episode #6 part 2, I continue my discussion with Mike Hix and we speak specifically about fly fishing. We dive into some of the best waters to fish in Idaho along with strategies for fishing the morning vs evening. In addition, we discuss tactics around Steelhead fishing on the Clearwater and the best time of year to hit the river. You won't want to miss this series!

Topics covered:

• How to match certain fly patterns to hatches, day and evening, after rain…
• Favorite river/stream to fly fish in Idaho? Fish species?
• Steelhead fishing the Clearwater… Nov. vs Feb., Guided vs. DIY

You can contact Mike at: mikehix@yahoo.com

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In episode #5 part 1, I sit down with Mike Hix on Thanksgiving day and we speak about fly fishing and fly tying. Mike is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to fishing and especially in the fly tying space. We focus on tying flies and how to progress into higher quality equipment. Additionally, I pick his brain about types of flies and hatches during certain parts of the year.

Topics covered:

• Mike's passion for fly fishing and where/when fly tying became a hobby?
• What is the basic equipment needed for an amateur fly tyer?
• What is the typical progression in terms of mastering certain fly patterns?
• What is Mike's favorite fly/flies to tie?
• Dry Flies, Wet Flies, Soft Hackles, Emergers, Nymphs, Terrestrials, Streamers
• Commercial fly tyer produces upwards of 36,000 flies annually… How many do you tie in a year?

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In episode #4 part 2, I continue my discussion with SW Regional Director of the NRA Jason Quick and we speak about deer hunting in California. Jason was fortunate to draw the coveted G3 Goodale unit tag in December and we discuss his tactics for this hunt.

In addition, we go into more detail on these topics: 

• G3 - Goodale Deer unit season, schedule, planning
• Tag allocations and trophy class of deer
• Expectations: Day 1 vs Day 10
• What gear he will be using (rifle, optics, camo)
• Best of the West 

You can contact Jason at: JQuick@nrahq.org or online at http://fieldreps.nra.org.   In addition, check out the other RnA Outdoors social media feeds for more up to date information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rnaoutdoors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rodnarrowoutdoors/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RnAOutdoors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/RnAOutdoors

In episode #3, part 1, I sit down with SW Regional Director of the NRA Jason Quick and we speak about the NRA Foundation and what a day in the life of an NRA field rep is like. Jason has dedicated his career to supporting the 2nd amendment constitutional right and conservation efforts. His insight helps frame up the current state of the firearm business and what the future looks like.

In addition, we go into more detail on these topics:

• The Friends of NRA Foundation (non profit organization); 
• How to be a volunteer on a Friends of NRA committee;
• Where the fundraising and grants/$ goes;
• The upcoming election and what it means to gun owners.

You can contact Jason at: JQuick@nrahq.org or online at http://fieldreps.nra.org.   In addition, check out the other RnA Outdoors social media feeds for more up to date information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rnaoutdoors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rodnarrowoutdoors/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RnAOutdoors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/RnAOutdoors

In episode #2, I sit down with health and wellness coach Ron Jones and we speak about how archery and wellness 'draw' many similarities. Ron has dedicated his career to helping people move better and more efficiently. He's a pioneer in his own way and of the most intelligent guys in the health and wellness industry.

In addition, we go into more detail on these topics:

• How fitness is integral to everyday activities
• Shoulder mobility and arm strength for archery shooting
• Cross Core 180 functional movement exercises
• Vestibular exercises using the Brock String to help alleviate target panic

You can contact Ron directly at: ron@ronjones.org or at his websites www.ronjones.org and http://theleanberets.com.   Also, check out our RnA YouTube channel for tutorials on some of the covered topics, https://www.youtube.com/channel/RnAOutdoors In addition, check out the other RnA Outdoors social media feeds for more up to date information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rnaoutdoors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rodnarrowoutdoors/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RnAOutdoors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/RnAOutdoors

In episode #1, the RnA crew lands in Polaris, Montana speaking with two of the RnA athletes Tyler Houston and Brandon Williams about their September fall archery hunt. As with all archery elk hunts, it comes with it's highs and lows. This trip was nothing short of that and some. We recap the events of our adventures and specifically discuss topics related to:

• Elk behavior, elk talk, different sounds they make
• Best time of September to hunt
• Scenarios: Would you shoot a rag horn on opening day? 
• If you could have one… Live and die by the bugle or cow call? Which one and why?
• Speak to public lands falling into State management, and what that means for DIY hunters.

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