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One of the more asked for and anticipated guests, Troy Fowler also known as "The Ranch Fairy" joins Aron today on in-depth dive into tuning. Better known for his YouTube channel Troy dives deep into arrow tuning, FOC, and extreme arrow weights. In this episode he and Aron get after it discussing all the pros and cons, plus common pit-falls of tuning your bow and arrow set-up. They squash myths and rumors and they pick apart arrow components and go over their favorite ones. Sit back and crack open a few wobbly-pops for this one, tons of information and countless nuggets of knowledge dropped on here.   Did you like this episode? If you like what you hear go over to our Patreon and check out our levels of support, it helps up keep the lights on.

On today's episode Frank and Aron sit down with Dr. Abigail Lara and discuss mental health, not a topic you'd expect to be discussed here. Whether it's the amount of sleep you're getting or issues you've yet to resolve, having a clear mind and an open heart can make a huge difference. Clearing your mind and getting some sleep could be the difference between being successful and not hacking it when it really counts. Enjoy this thought provoking episode. Dr. Abigail Lara is a pulmonologist in Aurora, CO and is affiliated with University of Colorado Hospital. She received her medical degree from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and has been in practice 16 years. She specializes in critical care medicine, interstitial lung diseases, and pleural disease and is experienced in general pulmonary medicine, interstitial lung disease, critical care medicine, general pulmonology, and acute instestitial pneumonitis.   Did you like this episode? If you like what you hear go over to our Patr

On a stellar episode today Aron and Frank are joined by the great South Cox, they dive right many topics. Ranging from the essential skills needed to be successful when hunting high country Mule Deer to a run down of what's new with Stalker Stickbows. You won't want to miss this information packed episode with one of the pioneers of shooting and making traditional bows! South Cox’s interest in archery started at the age of five when he found an old wood recurve under a neighbor’s house. Despite having no mentor and growing up in a vegetarian family during his younger years, the instincts of the hunter ran deep. At 16, he shot his first deer with a bow—cementing a lifetime commitment to the sport. In 2007, with 20 years of professional woodworking experience, South took over Stalker Recurves, reviving a company that had been dormant for the better part of a decade. Combining both of his passions; a profound love of woodworking and archery, he enthusiastically dove into the new venture. His keen eye for deta

For todays episode John Barklow joins Aron and Frank to discuss gear and training for the backcountry. They go over the fine balance between being over-trained and under-geared with being under-trained and over-geared and how to find the sweet spot. The guys also discuss their future hunting plans and what gear they intend on bringing, with tons of great advice and some silly jokes they give even the most seasoned hunter food for thought. For those who don't know, John is Sitka's Big Game Product Manager. He is well known to many of you, but for those unfamiliar with John, he is a US Navy Veteran who capped off a distinguished career at Naval Special Warfare Center – Detachment Kodiak in Alaska, teaching NSW personnel how to survive in the cold. Although he was a diver by trade and not a SEAL, his expertise was valued from his years in the mountains that they recruited him to be an instructor at the Kodiak Schoolhouse.   Did you like this episode? If you like what you hear go over to our Patreon and chec

A departure from the normal guest on the Kifarucast, Aron and Frank sit down with Dr. Caroline Nelson today. Dr. Caroline is dedicated to providing chiropractic and wellness care to individuals from all walks of life. The guys talk about how you can use alternative (to surgery) techniques to give your body more range of motion and strength while being pain free. Not all chiropractors are created the same, a topic that is touched on in this podcast - there are several treatments and techniques that can be used to give you relief and get you back out in the field. Go check out Dr. Caroline's practice Total Health Solutions Total Health Solutions, has been dedicated to the integration of chiropractic care with specific soft tissue techniques, rehabilitation, and nutrition to help prevent relapse and maintain the patient at a more optimal level. Our hope is not only that the patient feels better, but that their health be transformed. This use of integrated health care has been the focus of our practice.   Di

Cody Greenwood and Aron sit down and go through how to get into traditional archery: what bows, risers, limbs, arrows, broadheads they recommend at all different price points. If you are interested in getting into the world of traditional archery this is the podcast to take a listen to. Cody in his free time enjoys hunting and competing with Traditional Archery gear. His career is centered around Business Management and Continuous Improvement. He is a Certified MBB, I have also earned an MBA from Purdue. He has several years of experience working with investigative analytics, he uses the fundamental principles within the Industrial Sciences to drive improvement at work and in his free time to improve his gear selection and shot process. Traditional tackle is not readily available for Archers to pick up and test locally. Cody's goal is to provide Archers with unbiased quality information that helps them make a well educated choice and pick a bow that fits their needs. He has chosen metrics associated with Er

On todays episode Frank and Aron are joined by Kevin Owens. He is the director of Fieldcraft North Carolina and runs courses on how to shoot long range, protect your home, and many others. The guys discuss Kevin's background as well as diving into topics such as hunter preparation, MOA vs. MRAD, the 6.5 creedmoor and man buns, plus much more. Kevin Owens grew up in Ireland where he served in the Tier One Counter-Terrorist Force. After immigrating to the United States, he served 24-years in the United States Army - 6 in the infantry and 18 in Special Forces. He served in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan multiple times, ran the Special Forces Sniper Course, and was in charge of all Force Modernization for Army Special Forces. Go check out his Hunter Preparation Course on August 14-15 in Aberdeen, NC   Did you like this episode? If you like what you hear go over to our Patreon and check out our levels of support, it helps up keep the lights on.

Greg Poole joins Aron today to talk about the differences and the crossovers of tournament archery shooting and "for-fun" archery shoots. Between TAC (Total Archery Challenge), Mountain Archery Fest, and multiple other local and nation wide events, there has been a boom in "for-fun" archery shoots, all the while archery tournaments have seen their numbers dwindle. Aron and Greg discuss what is the driving force behind this and how people in the archery space can continue to grow both and have people go to both, while still having fun. Greg has competed in archery, professionally, for many years. Additionally, he has also worked for, and continue to work for, some of the biggest manufacturing companies in the archery industry. Greg also runs BowJunky.com and the Bow Junky Podcast, both of which have tons of amazing content and information, go check them out!

Recently Evan and his company were profiled in a New York Times article, which was penned to show Evan in a light that was counter to what he actually supports. Because of the dishonest way Evan was portrayed in the article a huge amount of blacklash was thrown his way. Aron, Frank, and Evan dispel all the rumors and hearsay in this episode. Evan Hafer is the founder and CEO of Black Rifle Coffee Company. America's leading Veteran-owned and operated premium, small-batch coffee roastery. Evan started Black Rifle Coffee Company to provide a high-quality coffee to the pro-American and Veteran communities. Between deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, Evan was working to refine both his coffee roasting and his firearms skills. He has spent over a decade researching coffee, refining his roast profiles, and (of course) drinking what he roasts. Black Rifle Coffee Company is quite literally the combination of his two favorite passions. Evan takes pride in the coffee he roasts, the veterans he employs, and the cause

Eddie Gallagher joined the Navy at age 19. All he wanted to do was fight for his country and become a United States Navy SEAL. For almost 20 years, he did both (15 of those years in the SEAL Teams), earning a stellar reputation along the way. Eddie deployed 8 times, including to war zones in Africa, Iraq, and Afghanistan. In 2014, Chief Gallagher was named the Sailor of the Quarter and then Sailor of the Year for NSW Group One (all West coast-based SEALs). During his career, Eddie was awarded 2 Bronze Stars with V for Valor, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Presidential Unit Citation, 2 Navy Commendation Medals, 3 Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medals—1 with V for Valor and 5 Good Conduct Awards. On September 11, 2018, Chief (SEAL) Eddie Gallagher was suddenly arrested at the medical facility where he was receiving treatment for traumatic brain injuries. He was taken to a military brig and held in solitary confinement without being told what he had been arrested for or how long he would be there. Eddie woul

Aron is joined by Trevon Stoltzfus, David DeAustin, and Tanner Vernon to discuss photography.  They hit on multiple topics; lighting and how to use it, how to set up a shot, when and where to use specific equipment and so much more.  If you're interested in getting into photography or getting better at the photos you take in the field this episode is packed with great information.   Go check out Colorado Bowhunters Association: The CBA promises to continue its responsibility to safe guard the privileges we enjoy today and to explore new opportunities for an ever changing tomorrow. But that responsibility demands support in the form of new and enduring memberships. If you bow hunt in Colorado and are not a member of the CBA, please consider joining now and give your fair share in protecting the privilege. As our membership grows, so will the opportunities available... this is our pledge to you the members.   Did you like this episode? If you like what you hear go over to our Patreon and check out our lev

Aron is joined by Danny McCarthy today, who is one of the most talented and experienced 3D archers in America.  They sit down and discuss, Danny's awards and accolades, how he got into the world of target archery and dive into the technical aspects of his archery setup.  Some of the topics they cover are peeps, scopes, releases, shot process, FOC and making sure you set up your tools for what you are planning on shooting.     Go find Danny: Instagram Facebook

The moral of this episode: know your gear, know your skills, get out there.

Ty Depung and Scotti Campbell were in town for the Best of the Best Tournament here in Colorado.  A solid hour and a half of hunting stories ensued.  Enjoy!

Wesley and Omni Warner join the podcast to highlight their new final approach GULO Stalkers.  Aron had a chance encounter with Wesley and Omni in the mountains of Colorado on a mule deer hunt which led to a lasting friendship and legendary hunting tales. Wesley Warner GULO OUTDOORS was started by brothers Wes and Omni born out of passion for hunting the great outdoors.  We have created a handcrafted wool  stalking shoe to help you finish that #silentfinalapproach on the trophy of a lifetime. Wes began archery hunting over 30 years ago harvesting his first big game animal with a bow at the age of 14. He shares his passion of hunting, fishing camping and backpacking in the outdoors with is wife Maggie and four kids, Abbie, Easten, Noah and Bella. Omni Warner GULO OUTDOORS was started by brothers Wes and Omni born out of passion for high country mule deer hunting.  Omni's has a passion for archery mountain hunting and a variety of western hunts.  Omni enjoys time in the outdoors hunting, fishing, camping

Donald Trump Jr. joins the podcast for a robust conversation about the future of hunting, and a myriad of other current affairs. Field Ethos Journal We’re outdoor adventure seekers with hunting, fishing, travel and conservation at the center of our DNA.  For too long mainstream media and corporations have defined the narratives of time in the field.  Our Journal is changing that.  We’re giving a voice to you: the nomads, sojourners, and the searchers.  By delivering content from contributors worldwide, Field Ethos will tell the stories of the adventure minded – whether that’s travel to remote corners of the world or a trip to the woods outside of town. Through rich content across platforms in print, online, film, social media and conversations on the Field Ethos podcast, we’re making you, our audience, the story tellers. This is Field Ethos. Donald Trump Jr. Founder Most people see me as a businessman, a figure in the political world and a family man. While I certainly love all of these things I also fe

Dayna Monroe recently completed her first course with Sheepdog Response.  She joins the podcast to detail her experience.   Sheepdog Response Sheepdog Response was founded by Green Beret, Special Forces, Sniper, and former top 5 UFC Middleweight, Tim Kennedy. Tim was also the co-star of Hunting Hitler on the History Channel, and more recently, Hard To Kill, on the Discovery Channel. People face threats of violence every day, ranging from large-scale terrorism to one-on-one assaults. Most people are unprepared, unequipped, and untrained to respond effectively. This weakness in the flock allows the wolves to attack with great ease and success. The answer is not more laws. The wolves don’t follow them. We must give the good guys the tools they need to effectively respond to violence. The more Sheepdogs we can train to be truly ready to respond to a mass shooting, terrorist attack, violent mugging or home invasion, the better the chances are that the bad guys will get what they deserve and the good guys will

Daniel Colloms is in town for a local archery tournament.  Be sure to listen to find out his setup for tournament archery, as well as what other pros are using successfully.

Hiking late spring in the high country of Colorado can be a challenging mix of fast running stream crossings, post holing through snow, freezing temperatures at night, and t-shirt weather during the day.  This makes gear selection a challenge.  Aron, Frank, David, and Kevin Estella talk about their recent adventure (or misadventure into the backcountry) and what gear they brought, as well as what they would have changed based on the conditions. Kevin Estella is a well versed outdoor survivalist/author and instructor at Fieldcraft Survival. If you are interested in training for preparedness, self defense, survival, or firearms be sure to check out: Fieldcraft Survival 101 Skills You Need to Survive in the Woods Kifaru Become a Patron!

Rod Jenkins joins the podcast to discuss shooting basics and the importance of shot process.  Also discussed in this episode...the clicker. Rod Jenkins is an archer that has always examined and explored the technical aspects of shooting technique. Through decades of experience and research he has acquired a wealth of knowledge to share on form as well as the mental side of the shot. Rod is not only a good shooter; he has the unique ability to transfer his knowledge to others and inspire them to work toward their goals. This is the mark of a great coach, Rod doesn’t try to force his students into a single one size fits all mold and nothing gives him greater pleasure than to see his students improve and excel.