John McAdams

John McAdams is a proficient blogger, experienced shooter, and long time hunter who has pursued big game in 8 different countries on 3 separate continents. John graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and is a veteran of combat tours with the US Army in Iraq & Afghanistan. In addition to founding and writing for The Big Game Hunting Blog, John has written for outdoor publications like Bear Hunting Magazine, The Texas State Rifle Association newsletter, Texas Wildlife Magazine, & Wide Open Spaces. Learn more about John here, read some of John’s most popular articles, and be sure to subscribe to his show: the Big Game Hunting Podcast.

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Harris Bipod Review

by John McAdams

Check out this Harris bipod review where I discuss my recent experiences and impressions of my new S-BR Harris Bipod. I recently received a S-BR … Read more

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Sage & Braker Bore Snake Review

by John McAdams

Check out this Sage & Braker bore snake review where I discuss my recent experiences and impressions of the Sage & Braker bore snake. I was … Read more

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What Is The Taylor KO Factor?

by John McAdams

Keep reading to learn all about the Taylor KO Factor. Developed by the legendary ivory hunter/poacher John “Pondoro” Taylor in the mid-1900s, the Taylor KO … Read more

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11 Best Deer Hunting Calibers

by John McAdams

Keep reading to find out my choices for the 11 best deer hunting calibers of all time. Deer are the most sought after big game … Read more

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The .32 Remington: An Obsolete Cartridge From A Bygone Era

by John McAdams

Keep reading to learn about the history and recommended uses of the .32 Remington. Introduced by Remington in 1906, the .32 Remington was marketed as … Read more

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My First Blacktail Deer

by John McAdams

Keep reading to learn the story about how I got my first blacktail deer. Blacktail deer are some of the toughest deer to hunt in … Read more

Beginners Guide to Choosing the Right Gun For Small Game Hunting

Here’s How To Choose The Perfect Gun For Small Game Hunting

by John McAdams

Continue reading to find out how to choose the perfect gun for small game hunting. Most hunters have their first hunting experiences pursuing small game … Read more

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Trophy Hunting: Shameless Lies and Myths Exposed

by John McAdams

What you’ve heard about trophy hunting is probably wrong. If you care about protecting endangered species, then you need to learn the truth about trophy … Read more

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6 Hunting Ethics That Every New Hunter Should Know

by John McAdams

Interested in learning about hunting ethics? Keep reading to learn about the hunting ethics that every new hunter should know. Ethics are a set of … Read more

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How To Zero The Back Up Iron Sights On An AR-15

by John McAdams

Interested in finding out how to zero the back up iron sights on an AR-15? Keep reading for some step by step instructions. Though many … Read more

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The .30 Carbine: A Light, But Useful Cartridge

by John McAdams

Continue reading to find out all about the history and recommended uses of the .30 Carbine. Designed by Winchester for the military in the early … Read more

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How To Prepare For Deer Season In January And February

by John McAdams

Check out this to find out how to prepare for deer season in January and February. Right now, deer season is over (or nearly over) … Read more

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PowerBelt Bullet Review: 250gr AeroLite vs 270gr Platinum

by John McAdams

Check out this PowerBelt bullet review comparing the 250gr AeroLite to the 270gr Platinum bullets. Over the past year, I’ve tried many different muzzleloader bullets … Read more

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How To Take A Good Trophy Photo

by John McAdams

Check out this article on how to take a good trophy photo. Congratulations! After investing a great deal of time, energy, and money, you finally … Read more

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Hunting Gear Essentials: 5 Must Haves for This Holiday Season

by John McAdams

Continue reading to learn about the top 5 hunting gear essentials that are must haves for this holiday season. Regardless of where he or she lives, … Read more

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Cold Weather Muzzleloader Hunting Tips

by John McAdams

Check out this article about cold weather muzzleloader hunting tips. Hunting big game with a muzzleloader can be an extremely fulfilling experience and as a … Read more

How To Properly Adjust Your Hunting Expectations

How To Properly Adjust Your Hunting Expectations

by John McAdams

Check out this article on how to properly adjust your hunting expectations. In this age of social media and hunting television shows, many new hunters … Read more

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Kok and Seyffert Big Game Hunting Review

by John McAdams

Check out this review of the outstanding African hunting available with Kok and Seyffert Big Game Hunting. A couple of weeks ago, my wife and … Read more

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11 Best Hunting Ear Protection Options For Sportsmen (2026)

by John McAdams

Here are the best choices for hunting ear protection that hunters can use to safeguard their hearing. I think we can all agree that we’d … Read more

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I-594: Washington Gun Control Law Synopsys

by John McAdams

Check out my synopsis of I-594: a proposed gun control law that is on the ballot in Washington State this year. The upcoming election this … Read more