Aron welcomes good friend Mike Herne back to the podcast. Mike has had a pretty epic year thus far with his Colorado Elk Hunt and film "The Buzzer Bull", and fresh off his Mountain Goat Hunt. Not to mention he has some pretty big news career wise as well. Great time having our good buddy on again! We are proud to partner with some of the best companies in the industry. This podcast brought to you by: @hoytarcheryofficial @sigsauerinc @VikingArmamentLLC @MontanaKnifeCompany @bornprimitiveoutdoor ...
Oct 24, 2024•56 min•Ep. 550
Aron is back and he welcomes Eric Griggs to the podcast. Eric is an accomplished tournament archer and founder of GAS Bowstrings. They are a deep dive into everything bowstrings. From process to material, they leave no stone unturned. Great listen and some incredible information. We are proud to partner with some of the best companies in the industry. This podcast brought to you by: @hoytarcheryofficial @sigsauerinc @VikingArmamentLLC @MontanaKnifeCompany @bornprimitiveoutdoor @spartanforgeai - ...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 549
Aron riding solo on this one, going over some of his questions he gets on his Q&A's on Instagram. We are proud to partner with some of the best companies in the industry. This podcast brought to you by: @hoytarcheryofficial @sigsauerinc @VikingArmamentLLC @MontanaKnifeCompany @bornprimitiveoutdoor @spartanforgeai - use code "KIFARU20" to save 20% on annual subscription @turtleboxaudio
Oct 10, 2024•54 min•Ep. 547
While Aron is out of the office still, chasing majestic wild creatures, we got great buddy Mike Herne to fill in as host for this episode. And he has the great Cody Covey on the line, to talk about their most recent adventure in the elk woods. Great talk between these two once again! Be sure to be on the lookout for the upcoming Kifaru Film from this hunt as well! Our very own Isaac Smith was along for the ride, documenting the journey. We are proud to partner with some of the best companies in ...
Oct 03, 2024•52 min•Ep. 548
This is one for the books! Also recorded earlier this spring, we thought about re-recording it in person, but it was far too entertaining to let it sit on the shelf. Aron welcomes the legendary Jon Pynch and Matt Alwine to the podcast. We've had Jon on multiple times before but we welcome Matt to the show for the first time. And he doesn't disappoint. Aron, Jon, and Matt have run in many of the same circles for many years, and can share a number of stories about each other. High proficient in va...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 546
This podcast was recorded earlier this spring, before Aron left for British Columbia. Aron welcomes back Colton Gilman to this weeks episode of KifaruCast. He and Aron have shot some local archery tournaments together and are both very deadly with the stick bow. Colton and Aron dive into the topic of money, specifically each of their humble beginnings and even later in life. Both have lived the simple life in order to afford going on some pretty epic adventures. Great talk between these to and s...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 545
Special Episode we recorded earlier this summer with Bill Thompson from Spartan Forge. Going over the app and all its features, Aron and Bill discuss some of the benefits to learning and using Spartan Forge and how it benefits folks in the elk mountains to the whitetail woods. Podcast Video will be available on Spartan Forge's YouTube channel. We are proud to partner with some of the best companies in the industry. This podcast brought to you by: @hoytarcheryofficial @sigsauerinc @VikingArmament...
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 544
We are excited to welcome semi professional comedian, amateur tattoo artist, guide extraordinaire, and super friend Ryan Routier to the podcast. Ok maybe not the tattoo artist part, but im sure he'd do fine! Ryan owns and operates Routier Outfitting in South Dakota. Aron has ventured up there on several occasions, which has resulted in some pretty epic stories, which Ryan is not afraid to share with us! With some of the best Antelope Hunting South Dakota has to offer, and plenty of fantastic mul...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 543
Aron welcomes Super Bowl Champion Derek Wolfe to the KifaruCast Studio. He and Aron sit down in studio to go over the total cluster that is Colorado lately, with the introduction of wolves, the potential ban on lion hunting, and everything else that hunters and outdoorsmen are facing. Photographer and Videographer Lane Walters also chimes in behind the scenes as a long time Colorado resident. They also dive into Derek's upcoming mountain goat hunt with Aron up in British Columbia and the trainin...
Aug 29, 2024•2 hr 20 min•Ep. 542
We are excited to welcome Dusty Burson to the podcast this week. He is the Division Manager of the Dixie Creek Division of the 6666 Ranch. Aron has been helping Dusty with some hunting, archery, and expand his knowledge of the bow and arrow. In exchange for Dusty schooling Aron up on ranching, horses, and all things cowboy. Dusty is a wealth of knowledge when it comes all things cowboy, and provides a ton of insight into that way of life. Great talk with a great person! Awesome having Dusty on t...
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 541
We welcome the one and only Adam Grenda to the podcast this week. Adam is a man of many talents: hunter, trapper, pilot, amateur comedian, dick bone collector, trophy husband, and father. He and Aron get on the podcast to talk about all that and more! Great talk between these two! Sit back and enjoy podcast episode 540 with Adam Grenda. We are proud to partner with some of the best companies in the industry. This podcast brought to you by: @hoytarcheryofficial @sigsauerinc @VikingArmamentLLC @Mo...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 540
This week, we welcome snowmobiler extraordinare Chris Burandt to the podcast. Chris has a long list of accolades, from motion picture stuntman, to X-Games Gold Medalist in Snowmobile Freestyle, even a backcountry guide. Chris has moved on from the bright lights of stuntman and X-games, having adjusted his focus to his business Burandt's Backcountry Adventures, taking guests deep into the backcountry on guided snowmobile trips, as well as furthering his passion for hunting and the outdoors. He an...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 539
Aron is a bit out of his element on this one! We welcome professional bareback bronc rider Jacob Lees to the KifaruCast Studio. We met Jacob at the National Finals Rodeo and he's currently on a hot streak in the PRCA circuit, poised for a return to the NFR in December. He stopped in to give Aron an education in the world of professional bronc riding, and to talk a little bit about backpack hunting trips he's done in Utah and Colorado. Great time mixing up the conversation with Jacob. Be sure to ...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 538
Aron welcomes Bill Vanderheyden from Iron Will Outfitters to the KifaruCast Studio. Bill has been working on some very interesting studies regarding arrows, broached and vane dynamics and pretty much anything that has to do with the science of arrow flight. Working in conjunction with the University of Colorado, Bill has some very interesting findings when it comes to vane profiles and the art of arrow flight. So much so that he may be devoloping his own vane profile. Greta having Bill in the st...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 537
Aron welcomes long time friend Kristy Titus to the podcast. Kristy is as legit of a hunter as they come! Having traveled the world, and taken numerous trophy animals, she is one of the real ones in the hunting and outdoor world! She is the star and host of Pursue the Wild, has her own line of jewelry by the same name, and is active in numerous conservation groups like RMEF as well. Her an Aron sit down to talk about hunts, fitness, motivation, and more! Great having the lovely Kristy Titus in th...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 536
Aron welcomes long time friend Isaac Aleman back to the podcast. Isaac has been in the hunting industry for a minute now, working a variety of jobs for some of big companies, currently working for Ollin Co., the best digiscoping setup out there. Aron and Isaac talk some about the things Ollin has going on, their history in the hunting industry and how it's changed over the years. Some great stories from these two once again! We are proud to partner with some of the best companies in the industry...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 535
Aron welcomes Caleb Bowden from Sheep Feet Outdoors to the studio. As most of you know, Aron has pretty jacked up feet and has tried everything from over-the-counter insoles, to shoe stretchers to custom orthotics. He's been using Sheep Feet since 2020 and hasn't looked back. Caleb joins us today to talk feet, their new app and what it brings to the table , as well as some of the new things they have coming out over at Sheep Feet. Gratious for Caleb making the drive up to see us and for hoping o...
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 534
Aron welcomes Ted Benge to the podcast this week. Ted is the new owner of Capitol Peak Outfitters in Colorado. Mike Herne drew a mountain goat tag in that area, and Aron reached out to see about CPO packing them in on horseback. That led to Aron and Ted striking up a great conversation and we decided to get Ted on to talk Capitol Peak and even some of the things going on in Colorado as far as conservation and wildlife management is concerned. Great time having Ted on the show! We are proud to pa...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 533
Aron welcomes Kip Fulks back to the podcast. Co-Founder of Under Armour, partner at Origin Hunt, founder of Big Truck Farm Brewing, and now owner and soon to be guide at Bushwhack Alaska, Kips professional resume is only dwarfed by his hunting resume. Aron and Kip talk shop on what keeps this 51 yr old entrepreneur motived, how attitude can affect your health, and even dive into Kips new venture at Bushwhack Alaska. Offering Moose, Brown Bear, and Grizzly hunts, Bushwhack Alaska is right up Aron...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 532
Kenneth fills in as guest host for Aron as we welcome Christian Schauf from Uncharted Supply Co. to the podcast. Christian and his company have come out with numerous innovative products for the the outdoors, including survival kits, overlandng systems, packable rafts, and even first aid kits, which Kifaru has available in their storefront as well. Kenneth and Christian chat about how Uncharted got its start, hunts and backcountry preparedness. We are proud to partner with some of the best compa...
Jun 13, 2024•57 min•Ep. 531
Aron welcomes good friend John Barklow back to the podcast. They sit down to discuss hunting, layering systems, wool versus synthetic, the evolution each has made as outdoorsmen, and the joys of aging, including John coming off a fresh hip replacement. As always, a pleasure having John on the show! Tons of great information on this one! We are proud to partner with some of the best companies in the industry. This podcast brought to you by: @hoytarcheryofficial @sigsauerinc @VikingArmamentLLC @Mo...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 530
Aron welcomes 4 time CrossFit Champion Rich Froning to the podcast. Rich was dubbed the "Fittest Man on Earth" after his reign on top in 2011,2012,2013, and 2014 and then leading the Crossfit Mayhem team to first place finishes in 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2022. Rich has since turned his focus from the competition arena to the woods and outdoors, forming Mayhem Outdoors. Aron and Rich talk shop on fitness, nutrition, the corssfit community and overall health, as well as his new passion, ...
May 30, 2024•51 min•Ep. 529
Aron welcomes Luke Cox from Hunt-Lift-Eat to the studio. He is the Founder, CEO, and host of the HLE podcast. HUNT LIFT EAT is dedicated to promoting an active outdoor lifestyle centered around training, hunting, and fishing. We aim to educate and inspire individuals to pursue this lifestyle and build a community of outdoor enthusiasts who positively impact the outdoor world. He and Aron talk about the history of HLE, and the importance of having a good team around you and the importance of find...
May 23, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 528
Aron welcomes back Mike Duplan to the podcast. They dive into a few topics on this one, from the practice of taking exceptional animals, some the different aspects of getting "into the industry" and working in the outdoors. And lastly, they dive into Mike's Bighorn Sheep hunt in Colorado last year. We are proud to partner with some of the best companies in the industry. This podcast brought to you by: @hoytarcheryofficial @sigsauerinc @VikingArmamentLLC @MontanaKnifeCompany @bornprimitiveoutdoor...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 527
Aron welcomes Tristan Litke from Precision Cut Archery to the podcast. Tristan is the creator of Precision Cut Archery, the next generation archery ballistics calculator. Precision Cut takes a ballistics approach to building your custom sight tapes and cut charts for your specific bow and arrow setup. He and Aron dive into what makes his offering different than what's on the market, and how it pairs with your rangefinders. We are proud to partner with some of the best companies in the industry. ...
May 09, 2024•51 min•Ep. 526
Aron welcomes Ralph DiMeo to the podcast. Ralph owns and operates WeatherWool, the premiere wool outerwear company. Made and sourced 100% in the USA, they have a wide variety of clothing options. These legacy items are made to last and can be passed down from generation to generation. Aron and Ralph dive into the struggles of American Made products, and the journey of WeatherWool from where it began to where it is today. We are proud to partner with some of the best companies in the industry. Th...
May 02, 2024•57 min•Ep. 525
After a failed recording, some technical issues, and much internal healing over the past few months, Aron is ready to finally recap his 2023 Elk Hunt with South Cox. As part of the healing process, they chose to relive the "kick in the ding ding" that was their Colorado Elk Hunt this past fall. Always a great time having South on the show, even if it did drum up some painful memories for both Aron and South! We are proud to partner with some of the best companies in the industry. This podcast br...
Apr 25, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 524
Aron welcomes Lorenzo Sartini to the show this week. Lorenzo is the founder of GoHunt, a multifaceted entity that is not only an online shop and storefront in Las Vegas for most of the top quality hunting gear brands, but they have also developed their own app and mapping system, along with providing customers with the best in draw and application data available. Lorenzo has that entrepreneurial spirit and him and Aron have a great chat about business of success. We are proud to partner with som...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 523
Aron welcomes long time friend Clint Casper to the show. Clint is a very active outdoor writer for numerous publications and blog style websites. They talk the changes they have seen in the hunting industry and the changes that have been brought about via social media. They talk about the pitfalls of constant interaction in those channels and the desire to maybe step away or "retire" from "the 'Gram!". Clint also breaks down his archery setup and some key ingredients to success in the field....
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 522
Aron welcomes Dr. Preston Ward to the podcast this week. Dr. Ward is the driving force behind Man Physio, the physical therapy program built for the outdoorsman. Dr Ward traveled up to Riverton to give a hand on session for the crew here at Kifaru, helping give tricks and tips to longevity in the mountains. He and Aron go over the items they worked on, and some of the things that many outdoor athletes could do to better improve their experiences on the mountain. Lots of knowledge passed around t...
Apr 04, 2024•46 min•Ep. 521
