DSC’s Campfires with Larry Weishuhn is a unique blend of hunting, fishing, wildlife conservation and the outdoor lifestyle presented in a manner only a veteran outdoorsman/wildlife biologist can do. Weekly, join Larry and his special guests as they discuss current and past adventures, while also keeping the listener up to date with the goings on in the world of hunting and wildlife conservation.
DSC’s CAMPFIRES with Larry Weishuhn is a unique blend of hunting, fishing, conservation and the outdoor lifestyle. Learn from first hand stories told in an entertaining and informational fashion as only veteran outdoorsman Larry Weishuhn and his guests can do!
Episode Overview & Key Takeaways
- Larry Weishuhn centers this episode on the theme of campfire reflections, specifically focusing on a recent piece he wrote for Sporting Classics Daily detailing his “great misses” over the years.
- He emphasizes the importance of being honest about missing shots in the field, noting that adrenaline affects everyone.
- To avoid missing, he advises hunters to focus on a single, specific spot on the animal rather than looking at the antlers or the entire body.
- The Fogged Scope: Larry recalls missing a buck from the same tree stand where he had previously shot his first buck. He was using his father’s Model 94 30-30, but the K4 Weaver scope had completely fogged up in the cold, wet weather.
- The Seven-Shot Coyote: After calling in a large coyote with a Burnham Brothers predator call, Larry missed the animal seven consecutive times with his 30-30.
- RealTree Monster Bucks: While filming with David Blanton, Larry missed a rattle-called 10-point buck using a Thompson Center Contender in .309 JDJ. Bill Jordan and Blanton included the miss in the television segment, which became highly rated among viewers.
- South Texas Six-Point: Hunting with Ron Davidson in South Texas, Larry was shaking so uncontrollably that he shot the ground 30 steps in front of a massive, lopsided six-point buck using a Thompson Center Encore in .30-06 pistol.
- Three Strikes: Larry rattled the same buck back three separate times for a law enforcement guest who missed every shot. Larry ultimately grabbed the hunter’s rifle barrel and told him, “Sir, three strikes and you’re out!”.
- Mexico Boone & Crockett: He missed a 170-class Boone & Crockett buck in Mexico because he failed to test-fire his pre-64 Winchester Model 70 in .264 Win Mag with a Zeiss scope, which was shooting 16 to 17 inches high at 100 yards.
- The Barbwire Buck: On that same Mexico trip, his hunting partner missed a large buck with three drop tines while the animal’s antlers were tangled in a barbwire fence.
- Larry is currently preparing for an upcoming black bear hunt on the Choctaw.
- Bonus video episodes and hunting content are available on YouTube at Larry Weishuhn Campfires, as well as on CarbonTV and PursuitUP.
- Fans can also find his short-form videos on TikTok under the handle LWs Whitetails.
This episode is brought to you in partnership with DSC (Conservation, Education, and Advocacy). BigGame.org, Hornady (Accurate, Deadly, Dependable), Taurus, Stealth Vision, Agara Cafe, Destination Hunts, Choctaw Hunting Lodge, and Double Nickel Taxidermy.
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