ABOUT THIS EPISODE
What’s changing in the muzzleloader industry, and what should hunters be thinking about as muzzleloader season approaches? In this episode of the Muzzle-Loaders Podcast, Hunter welcomes Darren Binder back to the show for a wide-ranging conversation about the latest muzzleloaders, industry trends, hunting season preparation, and recent regulation changes.
Darren also shares more about his return to Muzzle-Loaders and reflects on the early days of the podcast, which he helped launch. Hunter and Darren revisit some favorite memories, discuss what Darren has been doing since leaving the company, and talk about what he’s noticed as he gets reacquainted with the muzzleloading industry.
The conversation then turns to some of the products and technologies that have changed modern muzzleloading. They discuss Firestick muzzleloaders, long-range muzzleloader platforms such as the CVA Endura, and other developments that have stood out over the past few years.
With hunting season approaching, Hunter and Darren also break down their muzzleloader hunting setups, including the rifles and loads they expect to take into the field this fall and how they’re preparing for their upcoming hunts.
Finally, they discuss recent Oregon muzzleloader regulation changes, including updated hunt boundaries, 19 new muzzleloader hunts, and 15 new youth muzzleloader opportunities.
Topics discussed include:
- Current muzzleloader industry trends
- New muzzleloaders and technology
- Firestick muzzleloaders
- CVA Endura and long-range muzzleloaders
- Muzzleloader hunting season preparation
- Muzzleloader rifles and hunting loads
- Oregon muzzleloader regulations
- New Oregon muzzleloader hunts
- Youth muzzleloader hunting opportunities
- Darren Binder’s return to Muzzle-Loaders
Whether you’re preparing for muzzleloader hunting season, researching new muzzleloaders, following changes in the muzzleloading industry, or keeping up with Oregon muzzleloader regulations, this episode offers a mix of industry insight, hunting preparation, and real-world discussion to help get you ready for the season ahead.
