Gary Lewis Outdoorsman

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Nov 2026

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Brought to you by award-winning writer and TV host Gary Lewis, Gary Lewis Outdoorsman (formerly Ballistic Chronicles) tells the stories of great hunts, provides insights into the firearms industry, discusses custom rifles, wildcat calibers and hunting for mule deer, elk, blacktail deer, whitetails, bear and coyotes. Other topics include hunting trucks, steelhead fishing, upland bird hunting and dog training.

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November 1, 2026Episode 26824 min

Blacktail Buck, a .30-30 & Nosler Whitetail Country Ammo with Troy Rodakowski

One week left in the blacktail season, bucks are on the move and Troy Rodakowski was cleaning a couple of rooster pheasants. He had a lever-action 30-30 ready to hand and when the buck showed itself, he went into action. We talk the 30-30, Nosler Whitetail Country ammo and the MacNab, when we try to shoot a buck, shoot an upland bird on the wing and catch a salmon (or trout or steelhead) on a fly. If you want to support free speech and good hunting content on the Information Superhighway, look for our books, t-shirts and wildlife forage blends at https://www.garylewisoutdoors.com/Shop/ And here's a link to Modern Spartan Systems https://modernspartansystems.com/product/shooters-kit-plus use the code GARYLEWISOUTDOORS This episode is sponsored by West Coast Floats, of Philomath, Oregon, made in the USA since 1982 for steelhead and salmon fishermen. Visit https://westcoastfloats.com/ Our TV sponsors include: Nosler, Warne Scope Mounts, Carson, Pro-Cure Bait Scents, Spring Pilot, The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, TS&S Madras Ford, BrandLab, Bailey Seed and Smartz. Watch select episodes of Frontier Unlimited on our network of affiliates around the U.S. or click https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=gary+lewis+outdoors+frontier+unlimited

October 29, 2026Episode 26739 min

Elk In November, Full Moon Fever with Troy Neimann

We are coming out of a full moon and heading into November. Sounds like we had better check in with Troy Neimann and that's what we do in this episode. This is a flashback to an older conversation and it's relevant right now. If you're heading to the elk woods in November, you have come to the right place. Visit https://gtoutdoors.net/ If you want to support free speech and good hunting content on the Information Superhighway, look for our books, t-shirts and wildlife forage blends at https://www.garylewisoutdoors.com/Shop/ And here's a link to Modern Spartan Systems https://modernspartansystems.com/product/shooters-kit-plus use the code GARYLEWISOUTDOORS This episode is sponsored by West Coast Floats, of Philomath, Oregon, made in the USA since 1982 for steelhead and salmon fishermen. Visit https://westcoastfloats.com/ Our TV sponsors include: Nosler, Warne Scope Mounts, Carson, Pro-Cure Bait Scents, Spring Pilot, The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, TS&S Madras Ford, BrandLab, Bailey Seed and Smartz. Watch select episodes of Frontier Unlimited on our network of affiliates around the U.S. or click https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=gary+lewis+outdoors+frontier+unlimited

October 28, 2026Episode 26637 min

Mule Deer Fanatic, the 7 SAUM and HiWest Precision with Jeff Shockley

We sit down with Jeff Shockley to talk rifles and he reveals his two favorite calibers: 7 SAUM and 300 Norma. He believes you want to have a short packer and a long heavy. At the heart of their work at HiWest Precision is a simple belief: a hunting rifle should be as reliable, precise, and individual as the person who carries it. Bullet selection, Barrel Length, Rate of Twist, Action Length, Magazine, Optics, Muzzle Device and the shooter. HiWest Precision specializes in crafting custom hunting rifles built to meet the needs of serious hunters and shooting enthusiasts. for info, click on https://hiwestprecision.com/ If you want to support free speech and good hunting content on the Information Superhighway, look for our books, t-shirts and wildlife forage blends at https://www.garylewisoutdoors.com/Shop/ And here's a link to Modern Spartan Systems https://modernspartansystems.com/product/shooters-kit-plus use the code GARYLEWISOUTDOORS This episode is sponsored by West Coast Floats, of Philomath, Oregon, made in the USA since 1982 for steelhead and salmon fishermen. Visit https://westcoastfloats.com/ Our TV sponsors include: Nosler, Warne Scope Mounts, Carson, Pro-Cure Bait Scents, Spring Pilot, The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, TS&S Madras Ford, BrandLab, Bailey Seed and Smartz. Watch select episodes of Frontier Unlimited on our network of affiliates around the U.S. or click https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=gary+lewis+outdoors+frontier+unlimited

October 28, 2026Episode 26539 min

Heavy for Caliber, Serious Long Range Muzzleloaders with HiWest Precision and Jeff Shockley

We sit down to talk rifles and the conversation takes a turn at modern muzzleloading rifles and what it takes to bring the heat at long range. HiWest Precision specializes in crafting custom hunting rifles built to meet the needs of serious hunters and shooting enthusiasts. for info, click on https://hiwestprecision.com/ If you want to support free speech and good hunting content on the Information Superhighway, look for our books, t-shirts and wildlife forage blends at https://www.garylewisoutdoors.com/Shop/ And here's a link to Modern Spartan Systems https://modernspartansystems.com/product/shooters-kit-plus use the code GARYLEWISOUTDOORS This episode is sponsored by West Coast Floats, of Philomath, Oregon, made in the USA since 1982 for steelhead and salmon fishermen. Visit https://westcoastfloats.com/ Our TV sponsors include: Nosler, Warne Scope Mounts, Carson, Pro-Cure Bait Scents, Spring Pilot, The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, TS&S Madras Ford, BrandLab, Bailey Seed and Smartz. Watch select episodes of Frontier Unlimited on our network of affiliates around the U.S. or click https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=gary+lewis+outdoors+frontier+unlimited

September 27, 2026Episode 26453 min

The History of Ammunition

Okay I've been wanting to do this one for a long time. Episode No. 264. Dedicated to the memory of Chub Eastman. We're starting off with the invention of the percussion cap and will hit the high points of ammunition development. Yah, I'm leaving a lot of stuff out. If you are offended because I don't mention your own favorite caliber then send me an email and maybe you can come on the show and talk about it. If you want to support free speech and good hunting content on the Information Superhighway, look for our books, t-shirts and wildlife forage blends at https://www.garylewisoutdoors.com/Shop/ And here's a link to Modern Spartan Systems https://modernspartansystems.com/product/shooters-kit-plus use the code GARYLEWISOUTDOORS This episode is sponsored by West Coast Floats, of Philomath, Oregon, made in the USA since 1982 for steelhead and salmon fishermen. Visit https://westcoastfloats.com/ Our TV sponsors include: Nosler, Warne Scope Mounts, Carson, Pro-Cure Bait Scents, Spring Pilot, The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, TS&S Madras Ford, BrandLab, Bailey Seed and Smartz. Watch select episodes of Frontier Unlimited on our network of affiliates around the U.S. or click https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=gary+lewis+outdoors+frontier+unlimited

September 16, 2026Episode 26340 min

Big Bucks, Brush Blinds and Olfactory Deceit with Aaron Dobbins

This is what you've been looking for: A system for hunting blacktail deer. We visit with Aaron Dobbins of Woodland, Washington, back on the podcast to talk trophy blacktails at handgun range. Dobbins hunts with a Smith & Wesson 44 Magnum. For more information, visit https://theblacktailcoach.com/ If you want to support free speech and good hunting content on the Information Superhighway, look for our books and wildlife forage blends at https://www.garylewisoutdoors.com/Shop/ And here's a link to Modern Spartan Systems https://modernspartansystems.com/product/shooters-kit-plus use the code GARYLEWISOUTDOORS This episode is sponsored by West Coast Floats, of Philomath, Oregon, made in the USA since 1982 for steelhead and salmon fishermen. Visit https://westcoastfloats.com/ Our TV sponsors include: Nosler, Warne Scope Mounts, Carson, Pro-Cure Bait Scents, Spring Pilot, The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, TS&S Madras Ford, Bailey Seed and Smartz. Watch select episodes of Frontier Unlimited on our network of affiliates around the U.S. or click https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=gary+lewis+outdoors+frontier+unlimited

September 15, 2026Episode 26232 min

Blacktail Bucks, Bedding Areas and Synthetic Lust with Troy Rodakowski

Talking about blacktails again this week. This time with Troy Rodakowski who has taken his biggest blacktails with muzzleloader and rifle while hunting from the ground. How to think about bedding areas. How to play the wind and keep bucks moving your way. This is a great time to be improving your game plan for October and November. Email Troy at trodakowski@baileyseed.com for information on planting for wildlife. If you want to support free speech and good hunting content on the Information Superhighway, look for our books and wildlife forage blends at https://www.garylewisoutdoors.com/Shop/ And here's a link to Modern Spartan Systems https://modernspartansystems.com/product/shooters-kit-plus use the code GARYLEWISOUTDOORS This episode is sponsored by West Coast Floats, of Philomath, Oregon, made in the USA since 1982 for steelhead and salmon fishermen. Visit https://westcoastfloats.com/ Our TV sponsors include: Nosler, Warne Scope Mounts, Carson, Pro-Cure Bait Scents, Spring Pilot, The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, TS&S Madras Ford, Bailey Seed and Smartz. Watch select episodes of Frontier Unlimited on our network of affiliates around the U.S. or click https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=gary+lewis+outdoors+frontier+unlimited

September 4, 2026Episode 2611 hr 12 min

A Bighorn Ram & the 6.5 PRC in John Day Canyon with McKibben Womack

In this episode we get the story of McKibben Womack's trophy California bighorn hunt in Oregon's John Day River canyon. He set out to do it DIY with a few friends on public land. It was a November hunt and several big rams had been killed already. We also talk blacktail deer hunting and elk hunting. McKibben works for Mission 22, serving veterans. Learn more at https://mission22.org/ If you want to support free speech and good hunting content on the Information Superhighway, look for our books and wildlife forage blends at https://www.garylewisoutdoors.com/Shop/ And here's a link to Modern Spartan Systems https://modernspartansystems.com/product/shooters-kit-plus use the code GARYLEWISOUTDOORS This episode is sponsored by West Coast Floats, of Philomath, Oregon, made in the USA since 1982 for steelhead and salmon fishermen. Visit https://westcoastfloats.com/ Our TV sponsors include: Nosler, Warne Scope Mounts, Carson, Pro-Cure Bait Scents, Spring Pilot, The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, TS&S Madras Ford, Bailey Seed and Smartz. Watch select episodes of Frontier Unlimited on our network of affiliates around the U.S. or click https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=gary+lewis+outdoors+frontier+unlimited

September 1, 2026Episode 2601 hr 0 min

Calling Black Bears, Antelope and the AccuBond, 260 Remington and 308 with Tod Lum

Calling black bears and hunting antelope in August! It's episode No. 260 and we celebrate the 260 Remington by talking to wildlife bio Tod Lum who bought one of the first 260 Remingtons on the market and immediately had to become a reloader because it was hard to find ammo! And we talk calling black bears and antelope hunting in eastern Oregon. If you want to support free speech and good hunting content on the Information Superhighway, look for our books and wildlife forage blends at https://www.garylewisoutdoors.com/Shop/ And here's a link to Modern Spartan Systems https://modernspartansystems.com/product/shooters-kit-plus use the code GARYLEWISOUTDOORS This episode is sponsored by West Coast Floats, of Philomath, Oregon, made in the USA since 1982 for steelhead and salmon fishermen. Visit https://westcoastfloats.com/ Our TV sponsors include: Nosler, Warne Scope Mounts, Carson, Pro-Cure Bait Scents, Spring Pilot, The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, TS&S Madras Ford, Bailey Seed and Smartz. Watch select episodes of Frontier Unlimited on our network of affiliates around the U.S. or click https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=gary+lewis+outdoors+frontier+unlimited

August 31, 2026Episode 2591 hr 2 min

Police Academy, Pistol Qualification, Tasers & Beat Downs with Randall Knight

At 52-years-old, Randall Knight embarked on his lifelong dream of going to the police academy and into law enforcement. We hear about qualifying with pistol and shotgun, getting tased, pepper-sprayed and beat up with a baton. If you want to hear his backstory, go back and listen to Mom carried a Saturday Night Special and she wasn't afraid to use it. We recorded that one in May, 2024. If you want to support free speech and good hunting content on the Information Superhighway, look for our books and wildlife forage blends at https://www.garylewisoutdoors.com/Shop/ And here's a link to Modern Spartan Systems https://modernspartansystems.com/product/shooters-kit-plus use the code GARYLEWISOUTDOORS This episode is sponsored by West Coast Floats, of Philomath, Oregon, made in the USA since 1982 for steelhead and salmon fishermen. Visit https://westcoastfloats.com/ Our TV sponsors include: Nosler, Warne Scope Mounts, Carson, Pro-Cure Bait Scents, Spring Pilot, The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, TS&S Madras Ford, Bailey Seed and Smartz. Watch select episodes of Frontier Unlimited on our network of affiliates around the U.S. or click https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=gary+lewis+outdoors+frontier+unlimited