Black Bear Hunting Basics

Black Bear Hunting Basics

In episode 70, Jon and Matthew cover one of Matthew's favorites- black bear hunting. They cover hound and spot and stalk hunting extensively, share some tips on finding spring bears, and some over the counter opportunities for our DIYers. As always, they cover the best rifle and cartridge set ups as well as shot placement and understanding the factual based misconception of eating bear. To see some cool pictures from their bear hunt with hounds on the White Mountain Apache Reservation with Van Hale, check out our instagram. The cover photo is LE's big cinnamon bear falling out of the tree courtesy of the 30-30. Thank you for listening! As always, feel free to email us with any ideas, concerns, or general questions at thenitroexpresspodcast@gmail.com

Mule Deer Rifles & Cartridges

In episode 69, Matthew and Jon spend a few minutes sharing stories and mule deer generalities, but they spend the bulk of this episode focusing on the ballistics. They break down cartridge recommendations and spin some time crunching the numbers so you can form your own opinions based on the facts. Jon also plugs his vintage 264 Win Mag that you can check out on our Instagram. Please take a few moments and respond to our poll on this episode we can bring you more of the content you like. Thanks for listening! Please consider sharing us with a friend and as always, feel free to reach out to us at thenitroexpresspodcast@gmail.com

Pro Tips in Passing- Double Rifles and Q Tips

In this short, Matthew and Jon share a discovery after spending some serious time with a double in the dry, dusty African bush. While it sounds stupid and simple, a few Q Tips can really help keep your gear up and running. In this instance, your double rifle in situations where it can be a life saving piece of equipment, you want to keep it running as smoothly as possible. Thanks for listening! Please consider sharing us with a friend and checking us out on Instagram. As always, feel free to send us an email at thenitroexpresspodcast@gmail.com

Elk Rifles and Cartridges

In episode 68, part one of a 4 part mini series on western hunting. Jon and Matthew break down some rifle considerations as well as cartridge options for your upcoming elk hunt. Jon shares some elk hunting stories and Matthew breaks down the numbers as normal. Best of luck afield this fall! Thank you for listening! We appreciate each and every one of you. Please consider sharing us with a friend. As always, feel free to reach out to us at thenitroexpresspodcast@gmail.com

Pro Tips in Passing- Gracy Travel

In this short, Matthew and Jon share with you one of, if not the best travel booking agent in the hunting business: Gracy Travel. We are not sponsored in any way, but wanted to give credit where credit is due. Jon has been using them for over 25 years and Matthew has used them on every Safari. They are great at what they do and their people on the ground are phenomenal. Cover photo is Matthew and Bruce from Gracy Travel at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. If you were curious, yes, the pigeons still roam there. Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram and send us an email at thenitroexpresspodcast@gmail.com