85. LANWR Hunt 2024 Day 4

In this episode, we dig into the controversy surrounding the stalled Hearing Protection Act, the online firestorm aimed at Silencer Central, and what it all means for hunters, shooters, and conservationists. Was this a case of corporate sabotage—or just a misunderstood push for funding wildlife through Pittman-Robertson? We take a balanced look at both sides, share personal insights as hunters, and urge listeners to step back, ask better questions, and stay grounded in truth.

Pliny and Daniel travel down to deep south Texas, practically Mexico, for another hunt in Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge. This is the fourth and final hunting day in the refuge and the fifth episode of our semi-live series. Thank you for tuning into this series and following our adventure on this really tough hunt. Hopefully, we get drawn for the rifle hunt next year! 

Pliny and Daniel travel down to deep south Texas, practically Mexico, for another hunt in Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge. This is the third hunting day in the refuge and the fourth episode of our semi-live series. Stay tuned for more!

Pliny and Daniel travel down to deep south Texas, practically Mexico, for another hunt in Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge. This is the second hunting day in the refuge and the third episode of our semi-live series. The boys are starting to draw some blood in this one. Stay tuned for more!

Pliny and Daniel travel down to deep south Texas, practically Mexico, for another hunt in Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge. This is the first hunting day in the refuge (the previous day was just scouting and grocery shopping) and the second episode of our semi-live series. Stay tuned for more!

Pliny and Daniel travel down to deep south Texas, practically Mexico, for another hunt in Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge. This is technically and archery deer hunt where we are each allowed a buck and a doe, but this is also the home of feral hogs and exotic Nilgai Antelope. We will primarily focus on Nilgai this trip, but will take a whitetail if the opportunity arises. We recorded this series "Semi-Live" style, with an episode of each day of the hunt, starting with our scouting day. Stay tuned for future episodes, rolling out daily! 

This is an important issue for hunters and shooters that is only going to become more prominent throughout our lifetime. Lead is toxic, and has been banned in many industrial applications. Lead is still used in the majority of ammunition, but we are seeing increasing bans on lead hunting ammunition. Is this an attack on gun rights and hunting and fishing opportunities? Or is this a chance for hunters to help the environment? I am torn on the issue. I discuss all this and more. I want to know your thoughts on this controversial issue - send me an email at [email protected]

Continuing on the Ballistics Basics series (Check out episode 72 on Twist Rate if you want to start from the beginning), Pliny describes the differences between internal, external, and terminal ballistics. Every projectile in flight has three major periods of ballistics that can be analyzed, and different features or properties are emphasized based on the desired outcome. Too many hunters and shooters gloss over the science and the "but why", as they learn about shooting.

Daniel and Pliny fry up a pile of catfish and enjoy some bourbon while reminiscing on recent hot weather fishing trips and discussing upcoming hunting and fishing plans. If you want to see the videos of the recent fishing trips, make sure to check out the Adventure One Youtube channel!

In this episode, Pliny discusses some of the difficulties of reloading when components are in high demand and hard to find. With a little bit of creativity and flexibility (As long as you are still being safe and conservative) you can use some unusual combinations to still achieve the results you are wanting. Pliny got started loading 9mm practice ammunition, but quickly ran out of small pistol primers. When some small MAGNUM pistol primers started showing up in retail stores, Pliny was able to use them by reducing the powder charge to create a safe working load. DO NOT ever duplicate someone's recipe without "working up" and conservative testing. Always be safe and conservative when reloading, especially when using unusual combinations that are not recommended in any reloading manual.