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Matt Chan

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Jul 9, 2020

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Matt originally took up CrossFit in his late 20s to help improve his endurance as a Denver area firefighter. After four Top 10 finishes at the CrossFit Games (including the runner-up slot in 2012), Chan became a full-time athlete and one of the most popular and knowledgeable veterans in the sport.
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Jul 9, 2020

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Welcome to Kifarucast! Here we discuss everything from backpack hunting, gear, tactics, long distance shooting, Traditional and compound shooting, Tenkara, food prep, etc.

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Tyler Freel: Tyler Freel Tyler Freel, contributing writer to Outdoor Life, joins the podcast. Aron and Tyler talk Trad bow vs. compound bow hunting, camo choices, Tyler's bow setupand go to gear. https://www.outdoorlife.com/ https://www.facebook.com/OLPointsNorth/... by KIFARUCAST
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@t_s_.d: @t_s_.d Love them or hate them Tanner Coulter and Kyle Brockman run a humorous Instagram page holding hunters accountable. They talk with Aron and Frank about keeping respect for the animals above the social media game. Follow them down the rabbit hole:... by KIFARUCAST
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Bow Tuning and Broad Head Selection: Bow Tuning and Broad Head Selection Aron discusses the primary methods to properly tune your bow, then goes into detail on how to fine tune and sight in on the range. Primary tuning tips:Make sure your bow is the correct draw lengthbuy Arrows that fit ... by KIFARUCAST
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South Cox - Stalker Stickbows: 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, h... by KIFARUCAST
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Bear Ban: Bear Ban On this episode Frank and Aron talk about the total Bear ban in BC, and the repercussions the ban will have on the hunting community, revenue lost for wildlife management, and the overall health of animal populations in general. by KIFARUCAST
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Back Country Water Purification: Back Country Water Purification Aron covers the topic of back country water purification using filters, tabs, straws, and Steripens. The pros and cons of each are covered, and why he uses what he does after extensive field testing. by KIFARUCAST
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Meal prep: Meal prep Aron talks about what works for him in regards to back country meal prep. From store bought food to dehydrated food, Aron covers caloric intake, healthy fats, and keeping regular. Nope, no spam this episode, Frank is in the field. by KIFARUCAST
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Photo Series Part 1: Photo Series Part 1 Aron covers his extensive photography background in this episode, and gives advice for those looking to get into photography. Aron covers the cameras he has used in the past (its a lot) and why he moved into his current camera setup.... by KIFARUCAST
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Spam Strikes Again: Spam Strikes Again Isaac Aleman, Sales Coordinator with Easton Technical Products, joins the podcast today and discusses, F.O.C, arrows, and broad heads. Also, Frank and Isaac talk about hunting the Wasatch Range, how Spam was more important than the hu... by KIFARUCAST
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Cougar Hunting with Frank Peralta: Cougar Hunting with Frank Peralta Frank hunts Cougars...I mean predators, with Dan Whittington, in this episode. Frank and Dan review calls and strategies for predator hunting success. by KIFARUCAST
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Suunto Review: Suunto Review Aron reviews the Suunto Traverse Alpha and the Suunto Core Traverse Alpha "Suunto Traverse Alpha combines strong build quality with a full set of outdoor features. It is your guide in the wild, keeping you on track with GPS/GLONASS naviga... by KIFARUCAST
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Trad Bow Hunting with Tom Clum: Tom Clum, owner of Rocky Mountain Specialty Gear joins Aron and Frank on the podcast Tom was essential in Aron's transition from Compound bow to traditional bow. In this episode Tom and Aron provide a wealth of knowledge for those looking to get into t... by KIFARUCAST
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Common law: Common law On this episode, Aron gets personal and explains what has happened in his life this past year and warns listeners regarding the pitfalls of common law marriage in Colorado. by KIFARUCAST
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Photo Series Part 3: Photo Series Part 3 There is no easy button in photography. The learning curve is steep, but the rewards last a lifetime. Aron covers what he has learned when first starting out in photography, from the fundamentals, to learning his own style. Be sure... by KIFARUCAST
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Buy Once Cry Once: Buy Once Cry Once Aron and Frank talk about tripods and heads for glassing and photography. The elusive perfect combo is still out of reach. by KIFARUCAST
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Alabama Whitetail: Alabama Whitetail Aron and Frank recap their hunting experience in Alabama. Frank discusses his first experience hunting from a tree stand, and hunting Whitetails in general. They both discuss how their gear performed in the cold weather and what cha... by KIFARUCAST
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Jon Pynch: Jon Pynch Precision rifle shooter Jon Pynch talks rifles and the dedication it takes to fine tune competition rifles. Also discussed are, scopes, bullets, Hunting attitude, and Aron's hanger issues. by KIFARUCAST
53 min listen
1.21GW!: 1.21 Gigawatts! Aron talks about his supplement usage over the years...he's tried it all, whether legal or a bit less than legal. Aron provides info on the most beneficial supplements to take for overall health, and delves into not so kid friendly stori... by KIFARUCAST
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Gritty Bowmen Invades Kifarucast: Gritty Bowmen Invades Kifarucast Aron, Brian Call, and sometimes Frank, talk for days on this episode. Brian and Aron review their hunts this season from Texas to BC, and also talk about workouts and nutrition in the off season, along with new gear bein... by KIFARUCAST
113 min listen
Floorless Shelters Q&A: Floorless Shelters Q&A Talk about setting up on snow, and dealing with mud in the shelter 00:01:28 - 00:15:30 How do you run your guy outs so you can periodically tighten them to re tighten the shelter: 00:15:30 - 00:18:05 Does a floorless shelter make... by KIFARUCAST
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White Tail Deer Hunting with Rod White: White Tail Deer Hunting with Rod White Rod White joins the podcast, an Olympic Archery Gold Medalist and Professional Bowhunter. Rod shares his knowledge to help you become a better Archer, Bowhunter. Rod has made nearly his entire living from shooting ... by KIFARUCAST
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Q&A #3: Q&A #3 What state would you recommend for a first Elk Hunt? 00:00:52 - 00:01:30What bipod are you using Frank? 00:01:30 - 00:02:26How do you call in a Bull Elk inside 75yds 00:02:26 - 00:04:55What type of Archery Elk hunting is more productive in Colorad... by KIFARUCAST
65 min listen
"The Best": "The Best" Frank rejoins Aron after a successful hunt in the Wasatch Range. On this episode Frank and Aron discuss folks opinions about the best gear and how it might not be the best for you. by KIFARUCAST
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Photo Series 2.5: Photo Series 2.5 Aron pauses the photo series to answer some listener questions regarding Photo Series 2. Aron goes into further detail on camera settings for low light situations, water photography, and snow. by KIFARUCAST
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Not Sure We Should Talk About This: Not Sure We Should Talk About This Food, clothing, camp stoves and more, Frank and Aron cover a broad spectrum of gear that worked best for them in 2017. Frank drops info on new gear coming out in 2018 from Kifaru, and Aron covers upcoming gear from oth... by KIFARUCAST
61 min listen
Kifaru: Present, Past, and Future: Kifaru: Present, Past, and Future Aron discusses the decisions made over the years regarding what products to build, why some products are discontinued, and current market demands. Also discussed are the exciting products coming in the near future, alon... by KIFARUCAST
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Photo Series Part 2: Photo Series Part 2 Aron gives you a red neck photo lesson regarding Shutter Speed, Aperture Priority, and ISO. Aron also gives some hypothetical situations on how to set up your camera for certain shots in the field from low light to "perfect" light. by KIFARUCAST
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