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Author: Dwayne Sturgill & Zack Sarver
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Hunt Shoot Live was formed out of passion for shooting, hunting, and the outdoors by Dwayne Sturgill and Zack Sarver. Our primary goal is to share these passions with others while documenting our adventures along the way.
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In this episode, Dwayne and Zack record live from the field with their experiences in another attempt at a DIY backpacking mule deer hunt in the mountains of Idaho.
Topics include:
Logistics
TSA locks on guns
Gear upgrades
Google eyes
What you really pay for in a guided/semi-guided hunt
Bathroom techniques
Another use for WD-40
Mountain weather forecasts
In this episode, Dwayne and Zack get together and talk about the seasons that are upcoming.
Topics include:
Scouting and property preparation
Virginia Rifle Bear
Youth Day
Idaho 2020
Rifle deer season
In this episode, Dwayne and Zack dig deeper on "buy once, cry once". We've talked about spending more on ARs, handguns, and optics, so now we're talking in more detail on what you really need in a long-range weapon. Which components are the most important, and what might you see as you go up in price ranges.
Less expensive = more mass produced = less quality control
Quality of barrel
Action “true”
Free floated barrel
Trigger
MOA vs accuracy
How much does group size matter? - Brian Litz blog from PrecisionRifleBlog.com
Dwayne's results between Ruger Precision and custom rig. Was it worth it?
Make sure to follow Hunt Shoot Live on YouTube to see a video review of Dwayne's custom rifle!
In this episode, Dwayne and Zack are joined by Peyton Simmons. Peyton is a fellow hunter and groundhog slayer who is finishing up his active duty time for the US Army. We explore how those previous mountaineering and hunting skills translate into being a soldier, and how military training can help back in the woods.
Topics include:
Military weapons
Shooting training
Cold weather gear recommendations
Mental toughness
Simmons charged by a black bear
In this episode, Dwayne and Zack get together and talk about scouting the three big species we hunt in Virginia: Whitetail deer, Black bear, and Turkey. We dig into each species talking about methods of scouting, what time of the year you'd start scouting, and why you may want to scout.
Topics:
Deer (00:40)
Bear (31:15)
Turkey (45:52)
In this episode, Dwayne and Zack are joined by Dr. Brandon Buskill to compare their gear prepping for their 2020 Idaho mule deer hunts and talk about how pumped we all are to get a muley! If you need to reference one of the gear lists, jump straight to the time mentioned.
Gear Lists:
Dwayne (4:13) -
Pack: Eberlestock Just One
Sleeping Bag: Marmot Lithium 0 degree bag
Sleeping pad: Big Agnes sleeping pad
Tent: Luxe Outdoor Megahorn Tipi Tent
Wood Stove: Luxe Outdoor Titanium Stove
Stove: Optimus Crux Lite Stove
Fuel: Butane/Isopropane
Hydration Bladder: Cabelas 3ltr
Water Filter: Sawyer mini
Gun: Remington 700 CDL 7mm rem mag
Binoculars: Swarovski Optik 10x40
Spotting Scope: Nightforce TS-82
Tripod: Rekon Carbon Fiber
FirstLite Clothing: Chamberlin down coat, Uncomphagre puffy pants, Cirrus puffy jacket, Catalyst pant
Miscellaneous merino and polyester base layers
Food: Mountain House
Other gear: knife, bone/wood saw, hatchet, aluminum pot, cup, wipes, small tarp, spork, lighter, cotton balls/vaseline, game bags, video camera, tripod
Zack (30:30) -
Pack: Eberlestock Team Elk M5
Boots: Crispi Idaho II
Socks: Darn Tough Hunter Full Cushion
Sleeping Bag: Therm-a-rest Questar 0 degree
Sleeping pad: Klymit Static V Insulated
Stove: Etekcity Ultralite portable camping stove
Fuel: Butane/Isopropane
Water Filter: Sawyer Squeeze
Trekking poles: Cascade Mountain Tech Carbon Fiber Quick Lock
Gun: Browning X-Bolt Hunter 7mm Rem Mag
Binoculars: Vortex Viper HD 10x42
Rangefinder: Sig Sauer KILO2200MR 7x25
Communication: Garmin inReach Mini
Music/Podcast Player: Mighty Vibe
Battery Pack: Anker PowerCore+ 26800 PD
Shooting Sticks: Bog Red-legged devil
FirstLite Clothing: Catalyst pant, Catalyst jacket, Kiln hoody, Klamath QZ, Uncompahgre Jacket, Uncompahgre Pants, Catalyst gloves, Furnace top, Furnace zip-off boot top pants
WoolX Glacier Heavyweight Shirt and Bottom
Underwear: Meriwool Boxers
Food: Mountain House
Other gear: knife, bone/wood saw, hatchet, aluminum pot, cup, wipes, small tarp, spork, lighter, cotton balls/vaseline, game bags, video camera, tripod
Brandon (59:31) -
Pack: Mystery Ranch Metcalf
Sleeping Bag: Snugpak Softie Elite 1
Sleeping pad: Thermarest neoair
Tent: Coleman 1 man
Stove: MSR Pocket Rocket
Fuel: Butane/Isopropane
REI Nalgene 1ltr
Water treatment: Iodine tablets, Sawyer mini backup
Personal Locator Beacon: ACR ResQLink
All wool clothes
Food: Mountain House
Other gear: game bags knife, bone/wood saw, 2 lights plus batteries, Video Camera, Knife Sharpener, Small camp towel, Toilet paper, 10 L dry bag for sensitive gear, Paracord, Small multi tool, Foam seat pad, Thin 6'x8' tarp, 2 black trash bags, Titanium cup, spork, Butane for stove, Lighter x 2
In this episode, Dwayne and Zack dig deep on handguns!
"Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
Topics include:
How to pick the right weapon?
Securing your weapon from kids
How to get better at shooting your new gun?
Conceal carry - Obtaining, Reciprocity, Carry method
In this episode, Dwayne and Zack talk the heartbreak that is the 2020 Wyoming big game lottery and how they're going to overcome!
Topics include:
Wyoming draw results
New hunting plans
e-Scouting
How to talk to a game biologist
Gear upgrades
Mindset
In this episode, Dwayne and Zack answer the question that burns in so many of our wife's minds: "WHY do you have so many guns??"
Topics:
Zack's next potential pistol purchase
Dwayne's new custom long-range rig
How many guns do you REALLY need?
Why you may want multiple weapons of the same caliber?
Related:
HK VP9
Vestal's Custom Rifles
https://youtu.be/qI60hRuQ5kE
Why should you get someone interested in hunting?
What things are you teaching?
Laws
Hunter Education
License choices
How to get kids involved
How to recruit and adult hunter and what you may get out of it
In this episode, Dwayne and Zack are joined again by Dr. Brandon Buskill. Brandon shares a wealth of knowledge about Spring hunting black bears in Prince of Wales Island, Alaska.
Topics include:
Why to travel all the way to Alaska for black bear
Fall hunt vs Spring huint
Equipment recommendations
Fishing
Logistics
Trip style
Meat and trophy care post hunt
Tips and tricks to be successful
In this episode, Dwayne and Zack swap hunting stories.
Favorite hunt
Coolest experience with an animal
Most miserable you've ever been?
Bathroom techniques in the backwoods
Dumbest hunting purchase
Hunting mishap
Best hunting purchase
Expectations for the 2020 season
In this episode, Dwayne and Zack are joined by guest "Uncle Dan" from Youtube "Shootin' with Uncle Dan". Dan takes the guys deep into some technical aspects of building a custom AR.
Topics include:
The most important thing to consider when doing a build?
Can you really "mess up"?
Gas systems
AR-10 vs AR-15
AR pistols
Companies to consider for components
Links:
Hunt Shoot Live
Shootin' with Uncle Dan
In this episode, Dwayne and Zack discuss the topic of long range shooting. Check out the links section below for videos of Dwayne target shooting out to 1300 yards and a 910 yard doe kill.
Topics include:
"Long range" changes with your experience
Set your expectations
Where do you shoot?
What is your budget?
What is your gun capable of?
Scope/Optics
Factory ammo
Reloading
Range finder
Shooting log
Ethics
Gear
Links:
Long Range Shooting 1000 yard 2ltr and 1300 yard steel!
910 Yard Doe Kill!
Hunt Shoot Live
In this episode, Dwayne and Zack are joined by special guest Dr. Brandon Buskill. The guys talk about just about everything imaginable about groundhogs and hunting down these whistle pigs.
Topics include:
Dr. Groundhog
Why someone should start ground hog hunting?
Groundhog damage to livestock and property
Types of areas to find groundhogs
Building a path towards more hunting access
Weapon choice
Gear considerations
Hunting tactics
What's a groundhog taste like?
Recipe
Hunting after a rain shower
A money goundhog whistle
Links:
Exploding Varmints Vol 1
Exploding Varmints Vol 2 - Coming soon!
Hunt Shoot Live
In this episode, Dwayne and Zack explore selecting your next piece of optics and compare how they relate at different price points.
Topics include:
Buy once, cry once
Optical quality: contrast, light transmission, fog resistance, clarity.
Durability
Magnification range. Objective diameter. Getting the right combo costs more.
Turrets
Technology + Glass
Confidence
Warranty
Scopes from wish.com?
For the inaugural episode of the Hunt Shoot Live Podcast, Dwayne and Zack recap their 2018 Idaho mule deer hunt. Tough lessons were learned, and is now considered the "Best worst hunt ever" by both.
Topics include:
Trip planning
Gear choices
Logistics
Mindset
What went well
What didn't go well