Bowhunting Soul: Recent Episodes
Emrah Oruc
Bowhunting Soul is a podcast for the bowhunting and archery enthusiast. We talk bowhunting, archery, arrows, ethics, truths and myths, and generally geek out over tuning. Although this podcast is mostly traditional bow related, I do have a compound I shoot from time to time. So come along and spend time with me as I ramble on about stuff while podcasting in my car!
Boy, if you think I had a tough season, you should listen to Blain's struggles! Fellow Minnesotan Blain Swanson talks about his long season where he toughed it out through 40+ sits and only saw deer on two or three occasions. We get into his tactics, how he approaches public land hunting and maybe some things he might change up for next year. This is a good one and it was great to catch up with him again. Thanks for listening!
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Back on the show is friend Jim Dussias. Jim has had a great fall season since our hog hunt in Georgia. He's shot two deer and a hog, each with different types of weapons. He's in a relatively target-rich environment, so he's been able to be picky and enjoy just being able to watch deer. We talk about his three hunts, what he's working on and what adventures are coming up. It's great to talk to him and I'm looking forward to hunting hogs with him again in March! You can follow Jim on his podcast "Mangroves to Mountains Outdoors" and YouTube channel of the same name.
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Boy, it's getting tougher and tougher to keep cranking these episodes out during hunting season! Add in job role changes, the holidays, and plain old family time and it really puts the squeeze on your time. But fear not! I have episodes lined up. This episode is just me rambling about my season so far. Nothing earth shattering, but I hope it conveys the struggle of hunting with limited time. More importantly, enjoy the time you have. Hope you enjoy the episode!
This week I welcome Steven Matthews to the show. Steven is a Virginia hunter who runs the YouTube channel "Feel The Spirit". Very cool interview getting to know him and how he hunts. He is mostly a traditional bowhunter but also picks up the rifle, muzzleloader and shotgun from time to time. Be sure to give Steven a follow!
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In this episode I speak with Tony Messina. Tony committed to full-time trad just a few years ago and he's had great success. We talk about his journey, hunting style and dive into an amazing story about a doe he killed this year. He's recently started filming his hunts on his YouTube channel "Mountain State Trad Journal" so be sure to give him a follow. Hope you enjoy the episode! Be sure to click on the following links below:
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This week I'm joined by Ohio bow hunter Billy Dryden. Billy and I met this year at ETAR. We ended up hanging out at the same camp site and shooting together pretty much all weekend along with Will Nicholson and Travis Stiles. Billy is a killer and he's probably one of the best purely instinctive shooters I've ever seen. We talk about his hunting history, strategy, equipment and even crap on crossbows for a while. Super great dude and I'm glad we got to meet in person. Hope you enjoy the episode and thanks for listening!
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Deer season is almost here in Minnesota! When this comes out it'll be just a week and a half away. SO pumped to get back out into the woods! In this episode I talk about my setups going into season. Bows, arrows, broadheads, packs, etc. I also touch on having the right mindset or philosophy to make the most out of your hunting season. Good Luck everyone!
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Today I'm joined by Heath Knepp of the YouTube channel "Old Man Stickbow Adventures" Heath has been hunting with a traditional bow since the mid 90's. He's a dedicated hunter who not only hunts in his home state of Indiana, but also hunts multiple states for multiple animals. We have a fantastic conversation about his hunting heritage, his hunting style and some adventures he's been on. Hope you guys enjoy the episode!
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This week I'm joined by Missouri bow hunter Ryan Leaman. Ryan's been at the hunting game a while and hunts with a traditional bow in the last several years. He's had some great success. We discuss everything about his hunting and traditional archery journey. Hope you enjoy!
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Emrah
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Well, I did it! Finally, after 5 years, I was able to successfully harvest a big game animal. This episode I speak with my hunting partner on this trip Jim Dussias. We went to Georgia on a last minute hog hunt and had an amazing time despite some horrendous weather conditions. This was truly a memorable hunt!
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This week I'm joined by Paul McHargue. Paul is a die-hard bowhunter from Illinois and his favorite style of bow is the ASL, also known as the American Semi Longbow or Hill Bow. Paul has been hunting with an ASL for almost two decades now. He is also a very successful competitive archer, having earned 3rd in last year's Trad Worlds using an ASL; something almost unheard of. We dig deep into the ASL world and I try to pick his brain on just about everything, including how he shoots, tunes, sets up and hunts with his ASL. Paul is a wealth of knowledge and is more than eager to offer advice and assistance to other hunters and archers. Truly a pleasure talking to him. You can also check out Paul in the YouTube video produced by The Push at: https://youtu.be/IkbkLv5V6Eg Hope you guys like this episode!
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This week I'm joined by Melody Haege. Melody is a mother of 5, a traditional bow hunter and survival skills teacher. She tries to balance living in a modern world while embracing the simple ways and skills that got us here. She recently started the "Gone Before" podcast, and I highly recommend you check it out. Very eclectic variety of topics and guests. Thanks Melody for being on!
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This week I sit down with Ethan Page of Backwards Hat Traditional. Ethan is a traditional bow hunter who has been hunting since he was a child. He appreciates the history and heritage of what our ancestors accomplished with simple tools. He has a minimalist mindset when it comes to hunting (something I wish I had). We cover a wide range of topics about his hunting history, his current approach to bow hunting, his setups, gear and mindset. It was great getting to know him. Check out his content on Instagram under ethan_page_bhnation or on his YouTube channel "Backwards Hat Traditional".
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This week I catch up with Travis Stiles of Broken Compass Knives. Travis is a husband, father, traditional bow hunter and a custom knife maker. Travis has been building custom knives for several years now and he's really developed his craft, offering multiple hunting, hiking, and every day carry knives. We talk about last year's hunting season, the highs, the lows, knife-making and general goings-on in life. I hadn't talked to Travis since he was a guest over a year ago, so it was great getting caught up with him. Check out his products on Instagram under Broken_Compass_Knives.If you're looking to elevate your hunting and archery skills, be sure to check out the amazing courses at the Push Archery Center of Knowledge: https://thepusharchery.teachable.com/Speaking of custom knives, also check out the great knives offered by Hiko Ito at: https://hikoito.com/Be sure to use the discount code: 7F4RBDWD0XHD to get $5 off of Hiko's EDC Skinner Lite model.Thanks for listening!Emrah
On this episode we continue the trend away from bows and arrows to another recent hobby I've gotten into: bourbon! This week I'm joined by Josh Gull of the Stuff and Whiskey YouTube channel. Josh and his wife Erin have an amazing channel where they review whiskeys. They have a very down-to-earth approach that makes them incredibly entertaining and educational to watch. So glad Josh could join me tonight as I've been looking forward to this conversation for a long time. We dive into "bourbon 101" but also geek out over some more in-depth stuff. Had an awesome time with this one and I hope you do too! Thanks Josh for being on!
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Emrah
It's been a minute, but we once again, have Nick Otto of the Huntavore Podcast on the show! Nick is a foodie like me, so it's only natural we dive right into wild game and trying to use as much of the animal as possible. We all love burgers and backstraps but there's SO much more wild game bits and pieces we as hunters leave in the field. Some of these cuts and preparations may not be for everyone, but at least you know it's out there to try should you become a little more adventurous with your palate. Thanks Nick for being on. Always a blast!
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Emrah
Public land hunting in Texas??? Yep. This week I speak with Jesse Johnson, a Louisiana native who moved to Texas and quickly figured out where public land was and how to hunt it successfully. Jesse is a consumate outdoorsman with a love of hunting and fishing whenever he can get out. He has a YouTube channel (under his name) and is a great ambassador for the hunting and fishing world. Thanks for listening!
Emrah
Damon Howatt is considered to be one of the founding pillars of traditional archery. Throughout the years, the company has been bought out several times by investment groups and has not had a chance to break free from under the umbrella of parent corporations. Well, new owner Josh Boram aims to change all that. The company is operating under it's own name and Josh plans to resurrect the brand with so much history and provenance. We have an amazing conversation about how he came to own the company and what his plans are for the future. So glad I could talk to him and I'm looking forward to seeing what the brand has in the coming years. If you like this episode, please remember to like, share and subscribe. Your interaction on social media is much appreciated! And remember, this podcast is partially brought to you by the Push Archery Center of Knowledge. Please consider checking out the amazing courses at: https://www.thepusharchery.com/pack/
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Emrah
I felt a little outclassed on this one! I speak to the one and only Robert Carter, or RC to those are fortunate enough to have made his acquaintence. Robert has been hunting in the south (Georgia to be exact) for a very long time and has amassed an incredible amount of hunting and woodsmanship experience. Plus, he harvests multiple deer and hogs every year with his traditional equipment. He's been at this game a long time and I tried to glean as much information as I possibly could in a little over an hour's conversation. I strongly recommend you follow RC on his YouTube channel (under his name) as he's been putting out some amazing hunts and shooting/woodsmanship information in his videos. It was truly an honor speaking with him.
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Emrah
This week I speak with Shane Unruh, owner and bowyer at Great Plains Traditional Bow Company. Shane and his crew not only put out some very beautiful bows but they are also creating some very cool content on their YouTube channel of the same name. We discuss his journey into traditional bows and what made him decide to buy a bow company and become a bowyer. Very cool conversation and some insight into the hard work, dedication and belief in one's self to make a dream come true. It was great talking to him and we'll definitely have to do a Part 2 sometime down the road.
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Emrah
This week I speak with Tyler Skowronski from New York state. Tyler has been hunting since he can remember and is a super passionate outdoorsman. We get into some of his success stories, his approaches to hunting new properties, tactics he uses and much more. It was great getting to chat with him. Check him out on his YouTube channel "HIITing The Dream" (that's two "I's in Hiiting). Please remember to share and rate this episode, it helps a lot!
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Emrah
This episode I catch up with Blain Swanson. Blain lives in Minnesota like me, but lives and hunts quite a bit farther north than me. He had success on two deer so far this year after a grind of a season. We get into the stories behind those two deer, plus dive into late season tactics and setups for those of us who live in the frozen tundra. It was great catching up with him!
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Emrah
Friend Jim Dussias recently moved from the Miami area to North Carolina. We haven't really talked at length since I went hog hunting with him in Florida earlier this year. We catch up on his move, how his season is going and general bowhunting conversation. Always great talking to him. Also, check out Jim on his YouTube channel, "Mangroves to Mountains" and also on his podcast of the same name. Thanks for listening!
Emrah
In light of a recent tragedy in the saddle hunting world, I felt it was imperative that I did a detailed podcast on tree stand/saddle safety and self recovery techniques. No better person to discuss this with than Cary Gibson, a 20+ year professional arborist. We talk about everything from how to climb, the best equipment to use, how to set a tree stand safely and what techniques and equipment you need with you to get yourself down safely from a tree when something goes wrong when you're 18 feet up. Take this stuff seriously folks! You'll have to excuse the audio on this one as Cary's connection cuts out quite a bit, but I felt it was supremely important we get this information out there. Thanks for listening and STAY SAFE!
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Emrah
Deer Season is here in Minnesota! This episode I run through the setup I'm starting the season with. Also get into the importance of pre-season practice, things I've learned and the changes I've made prior to the season starting. It's important to constantly re-evaluate your gear and your methods to eliminate waste and increase safety. And don't forget to check out the amazing PACK courses offered by The Push Archery at: www.thepusharchery.com
Enjoy the episode!
Emrah
This episode I speak with Tracey and David Balowski of St. Joe River Bows. Tracey and David produce beautiful longbows and recurves for the whole family, including a line of youth bows - one of which my own daughter has and loves. They are passionate not only about hunting, but also about promoting traditional archery and spending family time participating in the sport of archery. We did have technical issues (on my part) so the audio isn't the greatest at times, so sorry about that. Regardless, I had a great conversation with them and I hope it won't be the last. If you want to check out St. Joe River Bows, you can find them at: https://stjoeriverbows.com/
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Emrah
This is a two-fer episode. I talk to Cary and Mindy Gibson. Cary is a traditional bowhunter and arborist by trade. His wife Mindy is relatively new to hunting in general, but has quickly taken up the passion. We get deep into tree stand and saddle safety, including climbing, descending, knot tying and self-recovery. Mindy has recently started St. Lawrence Traditional and has become a highly talented and respected string maker in a very short time. It was great getting to know Cary and Mindy. Great, informative episode!
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Emrah
In this episode I speak with Travis Shirer of Ohio. Travis is a lifelong hunter with a passion for the outdoors. He is part of "Shedding Light Outdoors" YouTube channel, where he and a few other passionate hunters put out hunting content. We dove deep into a lot of topics on this one and certainly could have filled several more hours worth of conversation. Hunting history, the trails and tribulations of hunting with a stickbow. shooting techniques, hunting styles and filming. So glad to have Travis on and I look forward to having him and the "other" Travis on the podcast after hunting season.
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Emrah
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This week I'm joined by Drew Kohlhofer of Selway Archery. We get into some pretty deep topics here, about hunting, life, politics and game management. I love talking to Drew because he's not afraid to speak his mind about what he believes is right vs. wrong. Hope you enjoy the episode!
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Today I speak with Mick Chambers of Archery Geek. Mick is a die-hard traditional archery shooter and hunter. He has a very entertaining podcast called "Archery Geek". He also puts his podcasts up on his YouTube channel of the same name so you can check it out there as well. He always has a smile on his face and is a very funny, entertaining guy. So glad we got to finally chat.
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Emrah
In this week's episode I'm going over some safety tips with regards to saddle hunting. Climbing safety, safety while hanging ,redundancy, self recovery techniques, etc. I also discuss my evolution of the "perfect" climbing system that works for me after trying multiple iterations over the course of several years. Enjoy the episode!
Emrah
On this week's episode I'm joined by Tim Nebel. We all know Tim as one half of The Push. He's a bow hunter, a content creator and videographer. We go all over the board on this one. Learning about his hunting roots, how he and Matt Zirnsak created The Push, his setups, hunting styles and of course, we dive in to shooting ASL's. I've been wanting to talk to him for a long time now and I'm really glad we finally did. Hope you enjoy the episode!
Emrah
This week I'm joined by Alabama bow hunter Luke Parker. I stumbled onto Luke's video of him shooting a turkey with a recurve on his YouTube channel "That's Wild Hunting". Add to the fact he's from Alabama and I have a strange fascination with wanting to hunt whitetails in that state in the future, it was a no-brainer to reach out to him and do a podcast. He's a very dedicated hunter and his content is great to watch, and he's promised more content to come. Can't wait to see it. Hope you guys enjoy the episode. Remember to PLEASE like, share and subscribe, and most importantly, leave a rating! Super important!
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Emrah
This week I'm joined by Josh Neil of Oklahoma. Josh is relatively new to shooting a traditional bow (but not to hunting) and has had early success on Elk and Turkeys. Josh is the sort who seeks to continually improve skills and success and shares a lot of his journey on Instagram. Really cool guy to talk to so I'm glad we got a chance to record. Thanks for listening.
Emrah
This week I speak with Dan Lis. You may formerly know him as Longbow Dan from his YouTube channel. Dan is s fan of any projectile that goes down range and has an affinity for longbows. Dan loves to teach and share his knowledge of shooting and tuning. We had a great conversation about his traditional shooting history, why he prefers longbows, his preference for certain styles of longbows. He's a really knowledgeable guy and very passionate about archery. Hope you enjoy the episode! Thanks for listening! Emrah
So I get to geek out on food this episode. This week I'm joined by Minnesota local Jarrod Robran. Jarrod lives very close to me and we hunt the same public land, though we've never actually ran into each other in the field. I started following him because he is a huge foodie and prepares incredible dishes with the animals he hunts. As usual, we were all over the board on this one. Hunting, food, CWD, being adventurous in the kitchen, processing equipment and even a little saddle hunting. Really glad we were able to connect. Hope you enjoy the podcast. PLEASE leave a rating. It's HUGE for the success of this podcast. And while you're at it, check out the Bowhunting Soul YouTube channel and give it a share and follow!
Emrah
So Jeff Kavanagh is a guy I've wanted to talk to since I started following him on his YouTube channel several years ago. People may know Jeff as the "snap shooter" or trick shot, but there is so much more to him than being a phenomenal archer. He is a truly passionate outdoorsman, nature lover, photographer, big game, small game and waterfowl hunter. Our conversation went all over the place (as usual) and we covered an array of topics like hunting, living in a remote cabin, turkey behavior, bows, arrows and his favorite shotguns. I'm really gad I got to talk to Jeff and I can't thank him enough for taking the time to come on. Hope you enjoy this episode!
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This week I'm joined again by Mark Harrison of Omnivore's Homestead and Quivers. Mark is a hilarious, unfiltered trip. We get into so much in this episode I can't even begin to list everything. The only thing I'm certain of is this episode is most definitely rated explicit, so sensitive and young ears should not listen! Check out all of Omnivore's products at www.omnivoresquivers.com
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Emrah
Dylan is my first guest from Australia. He has the opportunity to hunt nearly 365 days a year and can chase a variety of species. He uses everything from rifles to traditional bows. We have an amazing conversation about what it's like to hunt in Australia, but that's just scratching the surface. We touch on everything from bow setups to hunting and conservation idealogies. Dylan is very passionate about what he does and you can follow him on his youtube channel (The Wilderlife) or on his Instagram of the same name. This is a longer episode, but it's one of my favorites. Very happy we connected. Hope you enjoy the episode as much as I did. Thanks for listening!
Emrah
This week I'm joined by Cash Scott. Cash is a traditional bow hunter, bowyer and all-round craftsman. He puts out some great YouTube content showing his bow builds and hunting trips. He also has an Etsy page where he sells his bows, knives and strings. Make sure you check him out and give him a follow. Thanks for listening! Please do me a solid and leave a rating on Apple/iTunes.
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If you've ever searched for saddle hunting content on YouTube, you probably know the name Spencer Valeri. Spencer is a tried and true saddle hunter and he puts out some great content on his channel named - you guess it - "Saddle Hunting". He reviews a ton of saddle and mobile hunting gear and provides honest feedback. He shoots a traditional bow to boot, so it was definitely great to talk to him and pick his brain for his experience and insight. I'll leave a link below to his channel. Also be sure to subscribe to the "Bowhunting Soul" YouTube channel while you're at it. Oh, and please take a few seconds to leave a rating for this episode on whatever podcast app you're listening on.
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This week I'm joined by Joshua Miller. Joshua is a traditional bow hunter and competitive shooter. I stumbled onto his YouTube channel while researching last week's guest Erik Hoff of St. Patrick Lake Longbows. Joshua shoots a lot of Erik's models and he's pretty damned good at it too! We get deeper into the different models he shoots, why he likes what he likes and also touch on hunting and competition. Super nice guy and he puts out great content on his channel " Styk Man Archery" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCChXzKi_i41d3ygqdN1q0_A
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This week I'm joined by Minnesota native Erik Hoff of St. Patrick Lake Longbows. Erik is a relative newcomer to building bows but he's developed a very loyal following and garnered high praise in a very short time. We talk about his journey into traditional archery and what sparked the desire to build and sell his own bows. He has a very technical mind so I really enjoyed geeking out with him. His bows have quickly become known for their smoothness and shootability, so be sure to check out www.stpatricklakelonbows.com Thanks for listening! Emrah
This week I'm joined by Zach Owsley of the YouTube channel Aerial Assault. Zach dove hard into mobile hunting and saddle hunting in particular. On his channel he reviews saddles, sticks, stands, platforms and just about everything else related to mobile/saddle hunting. He's a life-long passionate hunter so we also get to talking about his recent success on a very sweet Oklahoma buck. Hope you enjoy the show!
Emrah
This week I talk with bowyer Dave Darling of Kalamazoo Bow works. After a lifetime of hunting, Dave decided to turn his passion into a business, learned how to build bows and is now kicking out some beautiful longbows out of Michigan. Dave has a very old-skool mentality when it comes to traditional bow hunting and we certainly get into discussing a wide variety of topics. He's super passionate about the sport and continuing the traditions of hunters who came before us. He speaks his mind with a no-nonsense approach, which is much needed today. Hope you enjoy the episode! Please remember to like, share and subscribe. I'd greatly appreciate a 5-star rating on iTunes/Apple Podcasts.
Emrah
Hi folks! On today's episode I'm joined by Austin Kantola who, with his wife, owns Genesis 3D Printing. Genesis 3D offers 3D-printed products that make life easier for the mobile hunter. Bow hangers, hitch-tending devices, attachment clips, climbing stick accessories and a host of other innovative products. Austin and his wife saw a gap in the market for such products and being the entrepreneurs they are, decided to create a company and fill that niche. We had a great time talking about his history, hunting, the origin of Genesis 3D, and we even talk about the actual process of 3D printing, which is totally foreign to me. Hope you enjoy the episode! Check out their products at:
www.genesis3dprinting.com
Thanks for listening!
Emrah
This week I'm joined by traditional bowhunter Trey Arentz. Trey grew up in a family rich in hunting traditions, with his grandfather being his most influential mentor. Trey recently had success in Nebraska with his first velvet buck. We talk about his history, shooting traditional bows, his YouTube channel and a bunch of other stuff. Hope you enjoy the show! Thanks for listening.
Emrah
This week I'm joined again by Dan Osterhuat (DanO) of Eastern Woods Outdoors. EWO caters primarily to the saddle hunting crowd by offering custom climbing sticks, ropes, carabiners, ascender/descender devices and just about everything else under the sun. Basically everything but the actual saddle. Dan's company has grown a bunch since we last spoke last year and that's great to see. He's a passionate saddle hunter and offers high quality gear for equally passionate customers. Be sure to listen to the whole episode as DanO makes a special offer to listeners of the Bowhunting Soul podcast. And be sure to check out Eastern Woods Outdoors at www.doublesteps.com
Thanks for listening!
Emrah
Is it possible to go from never having ever shot a bow to running an archery shop in a year? Well, today's guest Alex Eisner did! Alex is the manager of the Oaktree Archery Club in Southern California. The archery bug bit Alex pretty hard. Not only is she consumed by archery, she is also looking forward to going on her first hunt this season. She's a really interesting person with a lot to offer the archery and hunting world. It was great talking to her. Thanks for listening!
Emrah
This is a special episode. I talk with one of my favorite people, Jason Samkowiak of the Traditional Bowhunting and Wilderness Podcast. Jason is an entrepreneur and a go-getter to the core. After enduring the tragic loss of his son, Jason funneled his emotions and energy into making the most out of life. He's been extremely successful starting several new businesses and is working his butt off to be able to hunt, travel and enjoy life as much as possible. We talk about having a success-oriented mindset, entrepreneurship, hard work, successes, failures and lessons learned. There is not much talk of bows and arrows in this episode. It's an open and honest discussion about what it takes to have financial success and live life to the fullest. Hope you enjoy this one. And please remember to like, share and subscribe! Thanks for listening!
Emrah
This was a very cool conversation. Nancylia is relatively new to traditional bow hunting and hunting in general. Her story of what brought her here is very eye-opening. Sudden and relatively traumatic life changes have paved a path for Nancylia to re-focus her life and her surroundings. Archery, hunting and gardening have proven cathartic for her and now she's able to help others get through their own life challenges. She has a very positive message and an amazing story. I really enjoyed getting to know better. Thanks for listening! Please remember to like, share and subscribe!
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Clay is an absolute killer. Living in Texas, Clay gets to put into practice his traditional archery skills on hogs pretty much year round. He's got a ton of experience doing it and uses anything from spot and stalk, to feeders to shooting them at night with a light. We get into his various hunting styles, tactics, and overall the overall hunting experience in Texas. Clay is very understated when it comes to social media, but he is ridiculously effective on critters! Hope you enjoy the show!
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So this episode is a little different. When I first asked Chris Sekol to be a guest, it was with the intent of getting to know him better and BS about archery and hunting, just like any other episode. But this one turned into a detailed recount of his battle with cancer a few years ago. We do talk about bows and hunting a little bit, but the biggest takeaway from this episode is the importance of living life to the fullest and not taking anything for granted. Chris is a living example of rolling with the punches and dealing with things that are out of your control while keeping a positive attitude over the things you can control. It was great getting to know him a little better. Thanks for listening.
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This week I'm joined by Matt Eldred of the YouTube channel "Matt's Wild Point of View". Matt is a lifelong hunter, having shot a traditional bow since he was a child. He has a ton of hunting and shooting experience and has recently started his channel. We dive into his history, his bows, hunting and shooting styles and a whole lot more. Check him out on his channel for more content coming soon.
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This one is for you aspiring home chefs! Butchering, processing and cooking wild game is a huge part of the enjoyment of hunting for me, so whenever I can talk to someone who has similar passions, I want to take advantage of it. Nick Otto is a hunter, amateur chef and the host of the Huntavore podcast. Nick is about as passionate about wild game cooking as anyone I've met. We geek out hardcore on this one regarding processing, cooking, preparation methods, kitchen tools and a bunch of other stuff. Honestly we need to do a Part 2 because it was so much fun talking to him. Even if you're not the greatest home cook (or have much of an interest in it), you may glean some useful information out of this one as Nick is a wealth of knowledge. Thanks for listening and please remember to like, share and subscribe! Check out Nick's "Huntavore" podcast on all pod catchers and on the Sportsman's Nation Podcast Network.
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Today I talk with Garret Prochaska. Garrett is a bow technician at my local archery shop. He and I spend a lot of time talking (me shooting, him working) during my frequent visits to the shop. I figured it was high time he came on the show to get his opinion of archery, the industry, hunting, politics, etc. as someone who spends most of their time on the other side of the counter. He sees a lot of customers come through the shop so he has a broader view of the archery and hunting demographic. Very knowledgeable and cool dude with great perspective.
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This week I speak with custom knife maker Travis Stiles. Travis has a long hunting history and a passion for creativity and using his hands. He builds beautiful one-of-a-king knives that are as tough as they are works of art. His knives are reasonably priced to boot. As usual, we didn't start off without set questions. It was just a great conversation that took its own path, just as it should. It was great having him on. If you're interested in checking out his knives, you can find him on Facebook or Instagram.
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In this bonus episode we welcome back Bill Hoffman. As if he wasn't busy enough as an author, comedian, podcaster, YouTuber, magician and ordained minister, Bill has recently embarked on a target archery journey with his competition compound bow. His new YouTube series "Journey to 300" chronicles his path from every day "Joe Bowhunter" to competition archer. We talk equipment, competition archery organizations, the various games and how they're scored, and the ins and outs of what it takes to get started if you choose to follow his path. Check out his videos on the "Survive The Hunt" YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnDGjS3WeHeDq1KawKYvdPQ Thanks for listening! Emrah
There are a lot of guys who have hunting channels on YouTube (me included), but very few actually walk the walk as successfully as Bill Langer (I wish!) His channel, "Traditional Adventures TV", proves Bill is one heck of a hunter. In fact, he was one of the first people in the traditional hunting space to video his hunting adventures and sell them as DVD's. Bill is a deer hunting Connecticut native, but he's hunted all over, including elk out west, hogs in florida and a bunch of game in Africa. He's a damn good guy to boot. Hope you enjoy the episode!
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So I was perusing YouTube and stopped on a video of a hog hunt with a traditional bow. Of course it got my attention. A few messages later and I was talking with Josh Teulker of Indiana. Josh is a die-hard hunter and creates content for his own YouTube channel "Before the Echo" as well as contributing to "The Hunting Beast". Good company indeed! We get into Josh's hunting history, dive into trad bows and get into detail about a pretty exciting hog hunt on public land. Thanks for the listen!
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This week I talk with Trevor and Hunter Brunk of Brunk Outdoors. These guys are pretty awesome! Living in Iowa, they hunt whitetails on a mix of public and private land, as well as taking out of state trips out West. They're really about as humble, honest and dedicated a couple of guys as you're likely to find. They have a very successful YouTube channel (Brunk Outdoors) and their own podcast (The Modern Hunter). We had a fantastic talk about their hunting history, family, traditions, success stories and a bunch of other stuff. Truly an easy conversation with these guys, and I was lucky enough to have them both on, which is a first for this podcast! Really impressed with them both as hunters and as people. Be sure to check them out!
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This week I'm joined by Blayne Prowse of Stumpstalker Archery. Blayne lives in a pacific northwest rain forest paradise, builds custom wood arrows and posts pictures and videos of him stump shooting in some gorgeous terrain. We had a great talk about his hunting and archery history. We dive into how he got into building custom wood arrows. And I ask a ton of questions regarding wood arrows in general because it's just a rabbit hole I've never dived down before. Blayne is really passionate about his work and a wealth of information on the subject. Check him out on Instagram and YouTube under Stumpstalker Archery. Also check out his website www.stumpstalkerarchery.ca
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America needs heroes! In this episode, I talk with Drew Kohlhofer of Selway Archery. Drew is about as red-blooded a hard-working American as it gets. Together we try to sort out the problems plaguing the country today. Politics, divisiveness, censorship and a bunch of other stuff that got us riled up! Oh, we also talk about quivers and why Selway quivers are so good. I have two and absolutely love them. If you don't want to hear us rant about the goings-on in the country, you can skip past the 45-ish minute mark where we actually start talking about quivers. If you want to join the vent session, hit Play and dive right in.
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Today I talk to Tarrel from Gunshy Archery and Tradlive TV. I've been following his stuff for a couple years now and I'm glad I got a chance to finally talk to him. With a successful YouTube channel, a quiver business, and busy Instagram feed, there's never a lack of awesome content to talk about and enjoy. He and his son Beau have some great hunting adventures so be sure to check them out for yourself! Thanks for listening and be sure to like, share and subscribe!
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I'm pretty damned sick of hearing, "Well... that's 2020!" Sure, it wasn't the best year but it sure sounds like a lot of self-victimization and excuses. If you think 2021 will immediately be better, then you'd better start getting your excuses and memes ready for this year as well. Last year should have been a year of learning and reflecting, with the end goal of trying to make yourself and those around you better. Challenge accepted!
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Every watch a youtube channel for years and years, then realize, "hey, I really should talk to this guy?" Well, that was the case with me and Jonathan Heffron, who's had the long-running YouTube channel "Wingman 115". Jonathan is a traditional archer, outdoors enthusiast and explorer. We had a great conversation about, well, just about everything. We dig into his early childhood, his Navy service, life after the Navy, starting a YouTube channel, hunting, old bows and host of other things that led us down many rabbit holes. He's a really sincere and interesting guy so I hope you enjoy the episode as much as I did. Thanks Jonathan for coming on!
Part of the fun of this traditional archery journey is getting to try out different bows. Longbows, recurves, short bows, longer length bows, reflex/deflex, straight grip, locator grip, mass weight, draw weight... phew! There's a lot to unpack there! In this episode I discuss the bows I've had the pleasure to shoot over the past few years and some of the attributes associated with them. Just my rambling thoughts on what I've found works for me and what doesn't; all in the quest for "THE" ultimate bow!
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What a season Dusty Roberts has had! Dusty, an accomplished compound hunter, decided to pick up a stickbow in January of this year. Boy, did he get up to speed quick! He's killed several amazing deer already this season with no slowing down in sight. Dusty is a working class guy, driving a truck for a living. He spends what free time he has chasing deer and shooting his Bob Lee bow. His story is definitely not common. Most people who switch to traditional archery do not have this much success this quickly. This is a testament to not only his ability to shoot any bow (compound or trad), but to his prowess as a hunter. I hope you enjoy this episode!
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Talk about passion! Today's guest is Minnesota hunter DJ Jones. Born and raised in a hunting family from Florida, DJ moved to Minnesota for college and never left. He hunts a mix of public and private land and even manages a few out of state trips. It's been fun watching him chase a couple target bucks this season and his dedication and passion is evident. DJ is truly a guy who loves being outdoors every possible minute. Hope you enjoy the episode! Please remember to like, share an subscribe and PLEASE leave a rating! Thanks for listening!
Tonight I speak with Shan Mandrayar. Shan is an active duty Marine stationed in Virginia. He is a die hard traditional bow hunter and quite a successful one at that. We talk about his history growing up hunting in southern California, his move east after joining the military, what hunting is like in the Virginia/DC area, incorporating hunting time into military service, equipment, hunting methods, gear and a whole lot more. You can find Shan on Instagram under the handle Military_Bowhunter and on his Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqRiLHXfgEbwRcRsR3Xgj4w
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Jim is an artist, teacher and an avid bow hunter. Living in Florida, he gets ample opportunity to chase wild hogs with a stick bow. We had an awesome conversation about hunting, life, trad bows and a story about good ole' boys in the swamps of Florida. Thanks for listening!
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Greg is a bow hunter to the core. He's taken many animals with a compound bow as well as traditional equipment, which is his current passion, as least as far as the pure chase of the hunt is concerned. He lives in New York state and has plenty of opportunities every year to fill not only his freezer but those of others as well. He even dabbles in shooting an atlatl, though he's yet to hunt with one. That's a good thing, because he needs to leave some deer for the rest of us!. We went all over the map on this episode. Greg is an easy guy to talk to and it felt like talking to a hunting buddy across from a campfire. Hope you enjoy!
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Today I talk with Schafer Magnant. Born and raised in Vermont, Shafer was shooting a traditional bow pretty much from the time he could walk. After all, he WAS named after the great Paul Schafer, so you know he'd be destined to sling some arrows! We have a great talk discussing just about everything under the sun. Growing up shooting a traditional bow, hunting in Vermont, shooting styles, hunting gear, and a ton of other stuff. This one went over 2 hours because Schafer is super passionate and easy to talk to. We could have BS'd for hours. He also hosts the "Green Mountain Tradcast", so be sure to check out his show and show him some love. Hope you enjoy! Please remember to like, share and subscribe and PLEASE leave a rating!
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This episode I talk with traditional bowhunter and Minnesota DNR Conservation Officer Nate Benkosfke. Nate and I met through mutual friends a a 3D shoot this past spring. We discuss lots of topics, ranging from his job, to laws to shooting traditional bows. A sad note to this episode is the recent passing of bowyer Chad Holm of Holm Made Traditional bows. Nate and Chad were close, and his passing was sudden an unexpected. This episode is dedicated to Chad. Thanks for listening.
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Guys, this one's a hoot! I talk to Mark Harrison of Omnivore's Homestead and Quivers (www.omnivoresquivers.com) and boy is he a barrel of laughs! We dove into just about everything you could think of. Florida, hogs, deer, business, enrepreneurship, anti-hunters, self-sufficiency and about a hundred other tangents. Mark and his wife make custom quivers, tabs, string trackers and a host of other quality leather goods. Truly a craftsman who enjoys life to the fullest. Hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. Thanks for listening!
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This week I chat with Ali Juten. Ali lives waaay up in northern Minnesota. She is a hunter, fisher, outdoor enthusiast and new mother. We only had a short lunch break to talk, but we cover a lot of topics. I first started following her on Instagram (@ali_upnorth) and I was interested in learning about her family heritage growing up hunting the family farm, her outdoor activities, juggling life, work, hunting and being a new parent. She's about as genuine as it gets and I'm glad we got a chance to get to know each other. Hope you enjoy the episode! Please remember to like, share and subscribe and PLEASE leave a rating!
Today we welcome back friend of the show Bill Hoffman. In this bonus episode we talk about the promotion he's running on Amazon for a FREE digital download of his first novel "Twins Of Prey" July 23rd through July 27th. This is a fantastic book. I read it in a few short hours. I'm definitely ordering books Two and Three. But you folks get to read the book totally free (digitally) by clicking on the following Amazon link:
Twins Of Prey digital download: https://amzn.to/3jCYsds
We also talk about his new podcast, "Survive The Hunt". Be sure to check it out and leave them a review! While you're at it, leave this episode a review as well! Thanks for listening.
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Dan Osterhout, also known as DanO in the saddle hunting world, is the owner of the website Eastern Woods Outdoors (www.doublesteps.com). Dan caters his business to the needs of saddle hunters, offering customized sticks, ropes, carabiners, ascender/descender units, and just about everything you need to hunt out of a tree. Basically anything you need with the exception of the saddle itself. He offers a TON of stuff and there's no way we could talk about everything on the website, but we do talk about climbing sticks, ropes, knots, platforms rapelling and much more. Thanks Dan for coming on!
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If you have a stirring interest in dabbling into the ILF traditional bow game, there is no better person to talk to than Matt Zirnsak. Matt and Tim Nebel run The Push Archery website, podcast and YouTube channel. In just a few short years, they've turned the traditional archery world on it's head (in a good way). They offer coaching courses, discuss tech and tuning and really dive into the science of what makes an arrow fly. Today I talk with Matt about how to get started in ILF. What is it? What to look for? What to avoid? What are the benefits of ILF? Can you hunt with an ILF rig? We also discuss how a last name can be a verb. You'll just have to listen!
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This week I'm joined by bowyer Bob Smith of Big Stick Archery. Bob not only builds some amazing reflex/deflex longbows, but he's also an author, having published, "A Quiver Full of Arrows" last year. We talk about his start in bow building, his out of state hunts, successes, failures, writing a book and even hunting out of a Nissan Versa! Bob is a fun and outgoing guy and we had a great conversation. Thanks for listening and PLEASE remember to leave a rating! Super important!
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Boy, what a weird couple of months. We've gone from Covid 19 to turkey hunting, all but skipped murder hornets, and went right into riots and looting. A few minutes of politics in the beginning, but this episode is a re-cap of my turkey hunting season. It was a truly exciting season for me. I had some very cool encounters, learned a ton about scouting, calling, ground setups and had one very incredible encounter where I got a shot off at 9 yards on the ground in a ghillie suit. Hope your season was a productive one!
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In this week's episode I'm joined by Nick Viau. Nick is a traditional bow hunter with a preference for the longbow. He is also an author, having self-published his book "Life and Longbow" a couple of years ago. The book is an honest story about his journey into hunting, and more specifically, hunting with a longbow. Nick is creative, open and very humble and approachable about a variety of topics. This was a longer podcast, and honestly, we could have talked for a few more hours. Check out Nick as the co-hose of the Traditional Outdoors podcast with Steve Angell. Be sure to give him a follow on Intagram (Nick_Viau) and check out his book which can be purchased through Amazon or through his blog, "Life and Longbows".
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On this episode I welcome Isaac Jestus of the Limb Driven TV YouTube channel. Isaac and I dive deep into just about every topic under the sun. Ashby studies, arrow builds, FOC, broadeads, tuning, and even argumentative curmudgeons and haters on social media. This was a long but fun episode. If you like it, please like, share and subscribe. And please leave a review! Thanks for listening!
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This week I'm joined by Jason Wojciechowicz (Wojo!), owner of Tuffhead Broadheads. Jason is an arrow and broadhead tuning nerd. He lives and breathes this stuff, so naturally I was incredibly jacked to have this geek-out session with him. We talk about the various broadhead offerings from Tuffhead, along with a host of other products designed to build an absolutely bulletproof arrow. I wish we had more time to talk, but had to limit it to one hour. I'm sure I'll have him back on the show in a future episode.
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What do you do with an old abandoned church in the middle of Arkansas? Turn it into a waterfowl lodge of course! Today, Jonathan Wilkins joins me to talk about his lodge and brand Black Duck Revival. We discuss his passion for hunting, the story of the Black Duck Revival lodge, southern hunting heritage and even touch on racism and what it means to be an African American hunter in the south. This was a very interesting and enlightening conversation for me, and I hope it is for you.
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Cliff is a repeat guest. I had him on the show last year when he was a budding archer preparing for his first deer hunting season. On this episode, we catch up and discuss how his first season went, what he's learned, what went well, what went wrong and how he's changed is approach to hunting and a variety of other topics. Cliff also jumped into the podcasting game and now hosts the "When The Hunt Calls" podcast. I really enjoyed catching up with him!
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This is a podcast I've been looking forward to for a long time. Jason, who has the Traditional Bowhunting and Wilderness Podcast (and YouTube channel) has been pivotal in my decision to start a YouTube channel, a podcast, and many other ventures. He's a wealth of knowledge and there is no one in the traditional bowhunting world who is as open, approachable and helpful. I've leaned on him for most of my ventures over the last few years and consider him a friend. We talk everything from Coronavirus craziness, to prepping, to hunting deer, hogs, backpacks, mobile hunting, bow styles and a bunch of other stuff I can't even remember. Be sure to check out his podcast and YouTube channel, both called "Traditional Bowhunting and Wilderness Podacst".
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With all the craziness of this coronavirus outbreak, I think I've managed to coin a new term: Pandasshole. A pandemic asshole. Don't be one. Be kind. Be positive. And as much as I DESPISE the term (and the corresponding shirts) Keep Calm And Carry On, I think it's appropriate here.
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Today I welcome Dalton Lewis of The Stickboys to the program. Dalton lives in western North Carolina, is a husband, an English teacher, and avid traditional bow hunter. He and his buddies run the YouTube channel "The Stickboys", where they chronicle their deer, turkey and hog hunting adventures. Their content is about as genuine as it gets. We talk all things hunting. Deer, hogs, turkeys, bows, arrow setups, stand setups and out of state hunting trips. Check them out on Instagram as well. Hope you enjoy the episode.
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The title of this episode were sage words told to me by another hunter. His point was freezers are great, but stuff doesn't last forever in there. So if you're trying to figure out some different food preparations for that deer meat in your basement freezer, take note of this episode! Yes, we talk about burger, but also venison ribs, canned venison, and my personal favorite, blade roast. We even talk heart as a bonus option. I'll leave a link to the blade roast video I did last year https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX2oAKqiYEs. I'll also be releasing a sausage-making video soon, so be sure to check out the "Bowhunting Soul" YouTube channel.
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Troy Fowler is an interesting fellow to say the least. Better known as the Ranch Fairy, Troy has for years advocated for heavy arrows, high FOC (front of center), single-bevel broadheads for the big game we pursue. Troy shoots a lot of pigs which are probably some of the hardest animals to put an arrow through. We talk everything related to arrow build, penetration, weight, broadhead design and much more. Troy has a YouTube channel (also called the Ranch Fairy) and his delivery style is definitely unique to say the least, but don't let that fool you. This guy has seen a lot of animals die and has accumulated a wealth of knowledge gained from real-world experience. Enjoy the podcast!
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This week I talk to Kaitlyn Maus. Kaitlyn is a Pennsylvania native living in Missouri. She's a true hunter to her core and has an ever-growing social media presence. She also has a great YouTube channel documenting her hunting lifestyle, her successes and her failures. Her genuine love of the sport comes across in every thing she does. Hope you enjoy the episode!
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Ah the question. Longbow vs. Recurve. Which is better? And just what are the differences anyway? What are the benefits of each? Which is more accurate? Which is faster? Which is easier to shoot? Do the commonly held beliefs regarding them still hold true today? Let's dive in and discuss all things related to each. We'll also discuss some things regarding each style of bow you may not have thought about before.
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Those who know me know I love deer, but I have a special soft spot for hunting wild hogs. Well, ok, "wild" is a relative term when you're hunting them over a corn feeder. Join me on this episode as I talk about my hog hunting experience, some stories and lessons learned. Hog hunting, no matter how easy or free range you make it, can provide thrills and a new quarry to chase when deer season is over. I'll leave links below for a couple of the outfitters in Florida I've hunted with.
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West Shore Outfitters: www.westshoreoutfitters.com (352) 572-6924
OutWest Farms Hunting: www.floridahuntingoutfitter.com
Blain Swanson has had a hell of a year. He not only harvested his first ever animal with a stickbow - a beautiful black bear - but he also shot a dandy buck. Blain is our first return guest on the show and we talk about his season, the ups, downs and lessons learned. Enjoy the episode and please remember to LEAVE A RATING! Thanks for listening.
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I recently did 10 videos on the Bowhunting Soul youtube channel outlining gift ideas for the hunter or outdoorsman or woman in your life. Some are very affordable, some are pricier, but worth the money. All of these suggestions are items I currently use and have used for many years (with the exception of one). Go ahead and watch those videos for a detailed description of each item, then click the amazon links below the description in the video. As always, please like, share and subscribe and please leave a rating! Thanks for listening!
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I've been looking forward to this one! Peter Juulsgaard is a Danish hunter, mostly with a traditional bow. On this episode, we talk about his very special trip to Spain to hunt Mouflon sheep and red deer. We talk about the logistics of the hunt, preparations, travel and get into the details of how his hunt unfolded. Peter is an understated guy, but he's got a lot of animals on the ground and is willing to share his knowledge and experience. Check out his YouTube channel for all of his videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/beheadingthedragon or just search for Peter Juulsgaard.
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It's muzzleloader season (or will be) in many parts of the country. As much as love the bow, I really like taking a break from bow hunting and walking around with a smoke pole! This episode dives into how to get started with inline muzzleloaders, the tools you need, powder and bullet options, and best practices so you can make that one shot count! If you like this episode, please like, share and subscribe and be sure to LEAVE A RATING!!! Thanks for listening!
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This week I'm breaking down my public land mobile hunting setup. I've been using it for a couple of months now and have streamlined my pack, my gear and my process. This isn't just a "what's in my pack" type of review. I talk about specific items and how they are essential to the way I hunt. I also discuss the order in which I'm packing everything so I'm as quiet and as efficient as I can be when I hit the woods. I also discuss my season so far and some valuable lessons learned.
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In this episode I talk with the Bayou Bowhunter, Harmon Carson. Harmon is a Louisiana native and is a straight up killer. No deer or hogs (lots and lots of hogs) are safe from this guy! He is mostly a traditional bowhunter, a taxidermist by trade, and an all-round good guy. We talk about taxidermy, terrain, deer, hogs, scouting and his bow setup. I really enjoyed talking to him. If you want to follow Harmon on social media, his youtube channel is "Bayou Bowhunter". His business is "New Life Taxidermy".
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Well, this one can be controversial. This episode is just me talking about my ideas on what fair chase is and isn't. And even if it isn't, does it matter? Maybe yes, maybe not. The subject of ethics covers lots of topics and even more emotions. There are some issues that are a definite go/no-go for me, while others fall under a grey area and may be situationally and geographically dependent. Either way, YOU have to be ok with the person looking back at you in the mirror. Hope you enjoy the episode!
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John Tucker is a die-hard traditional bow hunter and saddle hunter. He's been designing and hunting out of his own saddles for almost 25 years. This year, he was finally convinced to bring his creation to market: the Tactisaddle. I talk with John about his start in saddle hunting, what he's learned along the way, the features of the Tactisaddle and much more. He's a great guy, super humble, and willing to spend time with you to answer all of your questions. I really enjoyed talking to him. I've been trying out the Tactisaddle and will be using it this season. Check it out at www.tactisaddle.com
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As I post this, I'm less than one week away from opener of archery season here in Minnesota. Some states have been open for a while. It's never too late to do one final gear checklist to make sure your equipment is functioning and safe, all you gear organized and your hunting plans finalized. If you're not hunting yet, it's right around the corner so make sure your stuff is ready to go! Thanks for listening. If you like this episode, please subscribe and please leave a review!
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This week I'm publishing a swapcast I did with Bill Hoffman at Hoffman's Hunting Heritage. Bill is an interesting guy with about 10 jobs. No joke!. Police officer, author, podcaster, voice over artist, magician, comedian, ordained minister and a bunch I've probably forgotten! Bill is the author of the Twins of Prey series of novels and he's graciously given our listeners a free downloadable copy of the first book, so be sure to listen to the end to get the details on how to download that e-book. Hope you enjoy the podcast!
Emrah
In this episode, I talk about my new foray into the world of saddle hunting. I've officially ditched the conventional tree stand and decided to hunt from a Tethrd Mantis tree saddle. I discuss the equipment, how I carry it all in, how I set it up and the pros and cons of hunting from a saddle. If you're interested at all about saddle hunting, this is a great episode for you!
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In this episode I have the great pleasure of talking to an absolute legend,: Mr. Warren Womack. Warren is a 75 year old Louisiana bowhunter who has been hunting since he was 12 years old. This guy knows how to get it done. Currently there are some tactics being used by hardcore hunters that some consider "new". Going in deep. Backpacking. Mobile hunting. Quartering and packing deer out instead of dragging it for miles. Well, Warren has done ALL of that for decades, long before it was cool! Not only that, but at the ripe age of 71, he decides to try out saddle hunting! It was an absolute pleasure to talk to Warren and I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
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In this episode I discuss bareshaft tuning. What is it? Why is it necessary? How do you go about it? What are the steps? It really bothers me when people say, "I don't shoot a bareshaft at an animal, I shoot a fletched arrow." I think bareshaft tuning is a vital step in tuning your bow and arrow setup. It shows you what the arrow shaft REALLY wants to do out of your setup without the aid of fletching. Fletching is only there to make minor corrections, not keep a wildly out of tune arrow from going sideways! Join me as I delve into how to bareshaft tune the right way.
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On today's episode I talk to Dylan Drego. Dylan lives in British Columbia and has been bow hunting with traditional archery for just over a year. We talk about his successful bear hunt this past spring, his roots, family, and general life philosophy. Dylan is a very positive and inspirational guy and worth following on social media. If you like this episode, please subscribe and share this podcast. And remember, ratings are very important, so please leave a rating! Thanks for listening.
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In this episode, I'm joined by fellow Minnesotan Blain Swanson. Blaine lives and chases critters in northern Minnesota with his trad bows. In fact, he has a bit of a trad bow "collecting" problem. In this episode, we talk hunting deer, our love/hate relationship with turkeys and our passion for traditional bows. Lots and lots of trad bows. We geek out on some techy stuff regarding bows and arrow builds. Near the end we discuss how we're both diving into the world of saddle hunting this upcoming season. This is just a good old BS session with two guys who can't stop jibber jabbering about their trad equipment. If you like this episode, please be sure to rate it and give it a 5-star rating. And be sure to subscribe and share it with your hunting friends. Thanks for listening!
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I'm a newbie saddle hunter. I've ditched my stand and am anxiously awaiting the arrival of my Tethrd Mantis saddle. Today I talk with Tethrd co-owner Greg Godfrey about saddle hunting. I am approaching it from the point of a view of a total newb. How to do it, how to climb, what ropes are used, what knots I should know, and even terminology like splicing. Oh, and just what is a "bight" anyway? If you''re a beginner saddle hunter like me, I'm sure you've had similar questions. I hope I asked enough to answer the important ones. If you like this episode, please like, share and subscribe. Most important, please leave a rating! Thanks for listening!
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Instagram is filled with people wanting to get Insta-famous. There is no lack of me-too chest pounding and self-promotion. However, every once in a while you come across someone who catches your attention for a good reason. Meet Cliff Cadet. His IG handle is @urbanarcherynyc. He doesn't fit the stereotype of a hunter. He's African-American. He's middle-aged. And to top it off, he lives in Queens. Somehow, an interest in archery and bow hunting was sparked inside of him and he's jumped head-first into the outdoor world. He is a very humble, open-minded guy who's Instagram account is filled with positivity and honesty. I had a great conversation with him about what it's like to be a late-adult-onset hunter in the heart of NY city. If you like this episode, please subscribe, share and leave a positive rating and review! Thanks for listening!
Today I talk with bowyer and owner of Omega Longbows Kegan McCabe. He's a younger bowyer, but Kegan has made quite a name for himself in the traditional world by building affordable, rock-solid longbows. We discuss how he got started, how he hunts and what made him decide to become a bowyer. We also talk about bow and limb design in general. Some neat "techy" stuff in this one. I very much enjoyed talking to him and I hope you'll enjoy listening!
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I love traditional archery. But I almost hate the term "Traditional Archery". Although the "trad" world is very open, accepting and helpful, there is definitely a subset of the genre that we refer to as the "Trad Police". Sights? Never! Aiming using your arrow? How dare you! Bareshaft tuning? Why would you want to do that? Don't you have feathers?
Personally, I'm tired of listening to crusty old crumudgeons telling new shooter (who actually want to HIT what they're aiming at) that they're not "trad" enough. It's not a total bash session, but this episode delves into things I've had on my mind for a while now.
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You've bought your first traditional bow and some gear to get started. Now what? How do you shoot this thing? What should you be concerned with? What should you NOT be concerned with at this point? Is bareshaft tuning necessary? How about FOC? And what is "expansion" anyway? This episode discusses how to get started actually shooting this thing! If you like this episode, please leave a rating, and like, share and subscribe. Thanks for listening!
The interest in traditional archery booming! But how does one get started? If you are coming over from shooting a compound or are brand spankin' new to archery in general, in this episode I talk about some basic 101-level things to get you started on your traditional archery journey. If you like this episode, please leave a review and more importantly, please subscribe and SHARE! Thanks for listening!
Last season was a great one and a tough one all at the same time for me. I didn't shoot a single thing. Not with a trad bow, compound, rifle, muzzleloader, shotgun, nothing! But I feel I learned more from last season than most previous ones combined. I'll talk about what I learned regarding strategy, terrain, equipment, animal behavior and filming. Give a listen and let me know if you guys learned similar things last year as well. Please subscribe and leave a review! Thanks for listening!
This episode delves a little into my history and why I hunt. More specifically, why I bowhunt. I did't grow up in a hunting family, so my journey into hunting in general as a natural progression from shooting trap and skeet for fun. It was just a way for a couple friends and I to kill some time. Well, it grew from there! Give a listen and see if your hunting passion started like mine.
Hi folks! My name is Emrah Oruc and this is the very first episode of the Bowhunting Soul podcast. In this episode, I introduce myself, tell you a little bit about me, and set some expectations about this podcast. There are dozens (hundreds?) of hunting and archery related podcasts out there, and I listen to most of them. My goal with this podcast is to approach topics from a different angle than you may have previously heard.