Ep 009: Blake Barnett of DSC Trailing the Hunter's Moon
In episode 9 of Outdoor Adventures with Jayson, I get to interview Blake Barnett. Blake is the co-host of DSC’s Trailing the Hunter’s Moon (www.trailingthehuntersmoon.com). Blake’s co-host is Larry Weishuhn, who Blake talks about and explains how the origins of the show came about from one of Larry’s books.
We talk about his recent attendance of the SAAM (Sportsman All Weather All Terrain Marksmanship) class at the FTW Ranch (www.ftwsaam.com). The owner is Tim Fallon and his family and the ranch encompasses 12,000 acres set-up to assist hunters become more proficient with their weapons.
Blake discusses how he got started and also what some of his favorite hunts are from his time on the show. There is also a great breakdown on the 6 mm Creedmoor round, as specifically related to Hornady’s (www.hornady.com) ammo 6 mm Creedmoor 108 Gr ELD Match.
We also talk about Convergent Hunting Solutions (www.convergenthunting.com) Bullet HP system. This is a great system with a large number of calls you can put on your smartphone and use via Bluetooth.
Blake also discus’s his partnership with Drake Clothing (www.drakewaterfowl.com) , the benefits as a tall guy that he can partner with a company that understands tall guys needs in clothing.
Blake and I discuss Ruger (www.ruger-firearms.com) and the great products that are offered from Ruger. We have a discussion on various chambers, including my Ruger Alaskan in .375.
Blake talks about his long-term partnership with The Wildlife Gallery (www.thewildlifegallery.com) and the work that he has received from them including his leopard that he took.
In this interview we also discuss Dallas Safari Club (www.biggame.org), the main sponsor of the show and the work that comes from the DSC including the upcoming convention in Dallas from January 5th -8th 2017. Both Blake and Larry will be at the convention along with a large number of other celebrity hunters. Please stop and say “hello” to Blake and/or Larry.
