
Meticulous, methodical, a stickler for consistency and precision, Erik Barber is serious about his hunting arrows. From component selection to tuning each complete arrow to perfection, he leaves no detail unturned. Tune in to hear what he’s using, why, and what he does to make each arrow hit behind the pin.
Aug 26
42 min

Argali’s Brad Brooks drops by to drop some hard-earned elk hunting and backcountry gear knowledge. Years of chasing and consistently harvesting bulls makes his voice a good one to listen to. Weave some of Brad’s elk hunting advice into your tactics tool kit and you just might get your Argali game bags dirty this fall.
Aug 25
1 hr 3 min

Range with precision, minimize kit, save time, spot shots, and glass away — all with the Ranger® HD 3000 Laser Rangefinding Binocular. This 10x42 unit is a two-in-one solution for your observation and rangefinding needs. Tune in to hear all about its impressive features and why it may just be your next optic of choice.
Aug 19
21 min

Dan Johnson from the Sportsmen’s Empire Podcast Network visits Vortex. He and Mark Boardman talk about the Sportsmen’s Empire platform, his personal podcasts, life, kids, time best spent, hunting and more. Tune in for a great conversation with a down-to-earth dude.
Aug 18
1 hr 35 min

The high-velocity .264 Winchester Magnum built its reputation around flat-shooting performance and its ability to flatten game. Making its commercial debut in 1959, it was soon overshadowed but the 7mm Remington Magnum. Tune in as Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn talk about this incredibly capable yet nearly forgotten cartridge.
Aug 12
26 min

This round-table discussion takes place around a table loaded with a wide variety of rifle stocks and chassis. Models, features, total wight, and material composition abound. Mark Boardman, Ryan Muckenhirn and precision-rifle-shooter Mike Tassoul talk through what they like, where each is optimal, and what works best for them.
Aug 11
1 hr 20 min

Food Selection in the backcountry can make or break your hunt. From simply having to choke down what should be a reward at the end of a hard day, to hunt-ruining gastrointestinal issues, it’s good practice to know before you go. Just trust us here! Mark Boardman, Ryan Muckenhirn and new-to-the podcast, Rylan Benson, bring their favorites to share. Get some tips, stories, and the “why” behind their selection in this ultra-fun dish-to-pass episode.
Aug 5
38 min

You asked, we answered. Light-hearted to technical, the gang is back answering listener questions. There’s a little bit of everything in this buffet of banter.
Aug 4
1 hr 25 min

Selecting a release for compound bowhunting is a big decision. Styles and opinions abound. Mark Boardman, Ryan Muckenhirn, and one of the most consistent whitetail whackers we know, Erik Barber, team up to give their thoughts.
Jul 29
48 min

Ike Eastman and Brandon Mason from Wyoming-based Eastmans’ Hunting break down antelope tips and tactics that will have you breaking down your next big buck. On the surface, pursuing these critters may seem simple. That can be true, but when you dive into their biology, habitat, and unique behaviors, there’s more to antelope hunting than meets their big eyes.
Jul 28
1 hr 9 min
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