Hunt Shoot Live: Recent Episodes
Dwayne Sturgill & Zack Sarver
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.
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