Joseph Von Benedikt

Backcountry Hunter, International Adventurer — United States 🇺🇸

Joseph is an outdoor writer and rifleman, passionate about western big game and backcountry hunting.

Nationality
United States 🇺🇸
Hunting Type
Backcountry Hunter, International Adventurer
Rifle
Any accurate bolt-action in .280 Ackley Improved
Career Start
1989
Favourite Game
Elk
Field
Writer, Podcaster

Joseph von Benedikt is a well-known outdoor writer, rifle aficionado, and hunting expert with decades of experience in the field. Based in Idaho, USA, he specializes in western big game hunting and long-range shooting. As the host of the Backcountry Hunting Podcast and a frequent contributor to prominent publications like Shooting Times and Petersen’s Hunting, Joseph shares in-depth knowledge on gear, ballistics, and ethical hunting practices. His hunting adventures span five continents, with a strong focus on mule deer, elk, and mountain game. He is deeply committed to responsible conservation, gear testing, and helping fellow hunters become more capable and self-reliant in remote environments.

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Roebuck Stalking in the Polish Countryside

Roebuck Stalking in the Polish Countryside

Spartan ambassador Johanna Clermont's latest film takes her into the Polish countryside after roebuck. Hunting with a local guide, working field edges and woodland, playing the wind and waiting for...

The SpringBok Tripod Wins the 2026 American Hunter Golden Bullseye Award

The SpringBok Tripod Wins the 2026 American Hunter Golden Bullseye Award

We're thrilled to share that the SpringBok Tripod has been named the winner of the 2026 American Hunter Golden Bullseye Award one of the most respected honours in the hunting industry. The Golden B...

Solo Roar Hunting in Remote New Zealand

Solo Roar Hunting in Remote New Zealand

Dropped in by helicopter and committed for several days in JE Wilds latest film, he has to make every decision count, from where he pitches the tent to how he works the wind and calls into likely c...