384: 2025 Big Game Hunting Podcast Safari Recap

384: 2025 Big Game Hunting Podcast Safari Recap

Author: John McAdams August 14, 2025 Duration: 52:33

As promised, I have a more comprehensive recap of my 2025 African safari hunt with several podcast listeners for you today. I'll talk about that hunt in more detail today and provide some reflections on the results of the hunt, what the Free State was like, and how my equipment (especially my new rifles in 25 Creedmoor and 7mm PRC) performed.

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In this episode of The Big Game Hunting Podcast, host John McAdams provides a detailed recap of the recent 2025 Big Game Hunting Podcast African safari with three podcast listeners.

John provides an overview of the entire hunt, shares some of the most memorable moments of this safari, some insights into how everyone's rifles and ammunition performed, and a few lessons they all learned along the way.

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Resources

Ep 382: Live from South Africa (2025) – Episode referenced in podcast

Ep 261: Live from South Africa (2023) – Episode referenced in podcast


John McAdams hosts the Big Game Hunting Podcast, a conversation grounded in the realities of pursuing game across continents. Each episode feels like a detailed campfire talk, moving from the technical specifics of terminal ballistics and caliber selection to the raw, unforgettable narratives from the field in Africa, North America, and beyond. McAdams brings together a global community, with voices ranging from seasoned industry professionals to fellow hunters who call in with their own experiences. The focus is always on practical knowledge and authentic stories, stripping away any pretense to get to the heart of what hunters actually want to discuss. By sharing his own journey of learning and improvement, McAdams creates a space where curiosity and respect for the wilderness drive the dialogue. Tuning into this podcast means joining a serious yet accessible exchange where the complexities of the hunt are explored without filter. New conversations are released every Thursday, offering a consistent dose of insight and camaraderie for anyone passionate about the pursuit.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
380: From Iraq & Afghanistan To Hunting South Africa [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:04
Army veteran Matt Tyree was the lucky veteran selected for the plains game safari I gave away as part of my 5 year Big Game Hunting Podcast Anniversary with my South African PH's Johan and Kobus. Matt literally just retu…
379: Croc & Spotted Hyena In Mozambique With Mike Arnold [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:33
Mike Arnold is back on the show to discuss his safari in Mozambique for spotted hyena and crocodile. Mike shares the story of that hunt (where, among other things, he took a monster crocodile) along with his new book: Br…
377: Charging Buffalo & Kudu In The Snow With Kobus Kok [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:44
I sat down with one of my South African Professional Hunters, Kobus Kok, at the Dallas Safari Club convention and recorded a short interview. Among other things, we discuss how he got started in this line of work along w…
376: Africa Hunting 101 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:46
Interested in hunting Africa but don't quite know where to start? This is an "Africa Hunting 101" episode aimed at answering many of the basic questions first time hunters have prior to booking a hunt in Africa like: whe…
375: 375 H&H vs 9.3x62mm & Ruger Hawkeye vs Safari Magnum [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:49:18
John McAdams shares insights on the 375 H&H vs 9.3x62mm informed by real world data obtained at the range, afield, and in ballistic gel in this podcast episode. John discusses the design characteristics, performance spec…
374: Kudu Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:45
Kevin Robertson shares some insights on kudu hunting in this podcast interview, focusing on the kudu biology, where they live, what they eat (and how that affects their behavior), how trophy quality varies from region to…
373: Hunting Africa With Unusual Rounds: 45-70, 50-110 & More [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:25
My father, Kevin McAdams joins me in this episode to discuss three African safaris where he used classic and indeed unusual rifles and cartridges like 22 Hornet, 33 WCF, 577/450 Martini Henry, 45-70, and 50-110 Wincheste…
372: Best Cartridge for Hunting Darn Near Anything With Who Tee Who [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:25
Adam Wies (aka Who Tee Who on YouTube) is back on the show and we discuss a subject I know you'll enjoy: our favorite cartridges for hunting virtually any species of big game. We're play little game where Adam and I each…
371: Sierra Bullets With Colby Adamek and Mark Walker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:51
Colby Adamek and Mark Walker discuss Sierra bullets in this podcast interview, focusing on the history of the company, the various target and hunting bullets they currently offer, the performance specifications and recom…