The Stickbow Chronicles- Traditional Bowhunting Podcast

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207 - Aron Snyder/ Empty Quiver Aug 05, 2021

Q & A time. Last month was well received so we thought we would try it again. Brought to you buy; Black Widow Bows

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206 - Scott Koelzer/ Chasing Moose Aug 01, 2021

After episode 194 with Scott we knew we needed to get him right back on. This go round he discusses his second passion just behind chasing bears....moose. Brought to you by; Black Widow Bows

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205 - Rod Jenkins - Coached Up Jul 26, 2021

This week we have a bunch of folks on. Recorded on the scene of Rod Jenkins N. Idaho shooting clinic. Hear about the backstory of several folks journey.

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204 - Johandre Breitenbach / S. Africa Jul 19, 2021

In this episode we get a taste of what it is like to be a stickbow hunter in S. Africa. Johandre is a great guest sharing his experiences as a bowhunter and PH. How the meat from game animals is distributed and used among the locals I found particularly interesting. Also preparing for his next hunt for Giraffe sounded intriguing....

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203 - Steve Ecklund - Reigniting The Flame Jul 12, 2021

Steve Ecklund, Host of Edge TV joins us on this week's episode. Among other things we discuss how traditional archery gear has reignited his love for spring bear as well as his stunning ressemblance to Red Green. Check his show out on Edge TV and an awesome cover photo for his gear here NLH Apparel

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202 - Empty Quiver w/ Aron Snyder & Daniel Colloms Jul 07, 2021

For this month's episode of the Empty Quiver, Aron and Blake sit down with Daniel Colloms to talk about the recent "Best of the Best" shoot in Colorado with Gladiators Unleashed and the Kifaru crew. We discuss the shoot from start to finish, but mainly talk about the performance Dan put on us on Sunday as well as a broad variety of other topics. Big Thanks to Aron and Luke Caudillo for putting on the shoot! It was seriously an awesome time, and it's something we'll all look forward to next year.

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201 - Madison Snyder Traditional Bowhunter Jul 05, 2021

This week's episode Rob catches up with Madison "Maddy" Snyder. A young lady that has grown up immersed in the traditional bowhunting and outdoor culture in Montana. Listening to her story will make most everyone envy growing up in the rural west. Brought to you by; Black Widow Bows

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200 - You're Still Listening? Jun 28, 2021

Hard to believe it has been 200 BS sessions and the listenership that has grown. Blaker, Rob and Aron take a bit of a break and just shoot the breeze. Bloodtrailing and Rob's recent Bear hunt takes up a bit as does The Best of The West shoot. Also announcing a listener appreciation giveaway. Be watching our FB group and Instagram account for details.

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197 - David Tetzlaff /Traditional Bowhunter Magazine Jun 07, 2021

Rob sits down with the incoming co-editor David Tetzlaff of Traditional Bowhunter Magazine (subscribe with the promo code TSC21 for 7 issues for the price of 6). We chat about bowhunting in Florida and the path leading up to his new position within the magazine. He also shares some insights on how to become a proficient outdoor writer, what magazines look for and how to get noticed. Brought to you by; Blackwidow Bows

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196 - Empty Quiver w/ Aron Snyder Jun 03, 2021

Q & A time. Aron, Rob, and Blake take a list of questions and wade through them. As usual....good info laced with humor.

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195 - Capturing the Moment w/ Trevon Stoltzfus May 31, 2021

This week's episode of the Stickbow Chronicles Blake sits down with jack of all trades, Trevon Stoltzfus from Outback Outdoors. We hit a pretty broad variety of topics, but they all circle back to photography, and videography. Anything from taking better grip and grin photos, to just encouraging people to pull the camera out more often to take small videos for memories down the road! If people want a more advanced photography/videography podcast leave us a comment and let us know!

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194 - Scott Koelzer - Montana Bowhunter May 24, 2021

Bears....Grizzly and Polar. Had a great time chatting about the 70's, 80's and 90's with Scott. A great BS sessions with an unheralded legend of our sport. Also we cover hunting with Paul Schafer and other Montana legends. Brought to you by; Blackwidow Bows

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193 - Tony Trietch, Plains Deer in the Rut May 17, 2021

This week's episode of The Stickbow Chronicles we have good friend Tony Trietch on the other end of the line. Tony is a compound hunter, but I've said it before and I'll say it again, you can learn a lot from hunter's of all walks. He's damn good at finding, and killing mature animals across the country at close range on DIY hunts. To me there's a lot of value in that, especially since he comes from back East every single fall. He'll be joining Blake this year on a hunt in Eastern Colorado, so this topic applies to that hunt very well. Lots of great info in this one.

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192 - MTN Physio w/ Dr. Preston Ward May 10, 2021

This week's episode of The Stickbow Chronicles we sit down with Dr. Preston Ward from MTN Physio! He helped Blake get through a shoulder injury a few months back right before our Aoudad hunt. We've been wanting to get a podcast out about overall health and wellness for a while now, and this one fits the bill.

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191 - Empty Quiver w/ Aron Snyder May 06, 2021

Here's this month's episode of The Empty Quiver with Aron Snyder. This month was just a BS Session for the most part. We talk about upcoming shoots, tournament archery, and hunts planned for the fall. If you enjoy it make sure to leave us a positive review on whatever platform you listen on! That helps us get the word out.

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190 - Whitetails w/Niblock & Sturgis May 03, 2021

Denny Sturgis might be a familiar name in the traditional archery community but Rich Niblock? Well your fixin to meet a guy who flat gets it done with a stickbow in the whitetail woods. brought to you by; Blackwidow Bows

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189 - A Bowhunting Life w/ John Gardner Apr 26, 2021

This week Rob and Blake visit with John Gardner of Colorado. Owner of Wildlife Expressions taxidermy service, big game guide, Pope and Young board member and of course a lifetime bowhunter. Brought to you by; Blackwidow Bows

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188 - In Alaska w/ Tyler Freel Apr 19, 2021

We catch up with our buddy and host of Tundra Talk to talk bears but many rabbit holes get in the way. We get there though. For information on keeping public land hunting open to the public contact Tyler

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187 - Chasing Solitude w/ Mike Mitten Apr 12, 2021

With the decline of interest in magazines some of the storytellers who used to be so prevalent in print do not always get the exposure to the younger, newer bowhunters of today. Mike has been on our shortlist for sometime and we are stoked to have him on the podcast. In a world full of self-promoters here is a humble giant literally and figuratively. Brought to you by; Blackwidow Bows

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186 - LIVE Empty Quiver - Aron Snyder Apr 08, 2021

On this month's edition of the Empty Quiver we fired up the Live Facebook feed. It ended up being a great BS session. We answered a few questions, and went down a few rabbit holes. From navigation, to mental toughness we covered just about all the bases in this one. Enjoy!

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185 - Blackwidow Carbon Limbs w/ Aron Snyder & Tradlab Apr 05, 2021

This week Blake and Rob are joined by Toby and Myles Essick, Aron Snyder and Cody Greenwood to discuss the new cross-woven carbon for limbs Blackwidow is offering. Cody runs it through the Tradlab and Aron breaks the info into layman terms...great team work. Brought to you by Blackwidow Bows

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184 - Gettin' Stickbow Close w/ Steve Stivaly Mar 28, 2021

One of those conversations that just takes off. Steve and Rob talk about Steve's journey of filming, traditional bows, and their parallel paths. Check out his DVD's Getting Stickbow Close. Brought to you by Blackwidow Bows

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183 - LIVE EPISODE - Rob & Blake Mar 22, 2021

In this week's episode of The Stickbow Chronicles we wanted to try something new. We decided to just sit down on Facebook Live, and chew the fat with a few people who wanted to call in. Special thanks to Sam Kezar, Stephanie Neuman, and Jack Harrison for taking the time to contribute! We had a blast! A little all over the map, but we hope you enjoy it.

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182 - Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation w/ Karie Decker Mar 15, 2021

The Stickbow Chronicles tries to keep their ear to the ground when it comes to the issues. Recently the RMEF has caught our attention as being one of the premiere all around sportsman's groups, not just for Elk, but a broad range of issues that impact what we love. If you know the history of the RMEF you know what a true grassroots movement looks like 30 plus years later. Big thanks to Karie Decker the Director of Wildlife and Habitat for RMEF for taking the time to chat with us. Brought to you by; Blackwidow Bows

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181 - Empty Quiver w/ Aron Snyder, "Hunting Rabbits" Mar 13, 2021

Hunting for rabbit holes that is. Blake, Aron and Rob are all over the map on this one. From immigration to 100 lb longbows, and Tequila to wind checkers. Just a good BS session. Brought to you by Blackwidow Bows

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180 - Bow Designs w/ Cody Greenwood Mar 08, 2021

This week we sit down with our pal Cody Greenwood from The TradLab. We hit a rabbit hole or two, but the bulk of the episode is just going over pros/cons of different bow designs. All the way from ASLs to metal ILF Rigs. We always enjoy having Cody on the podcast, and this one was no different with a lot of laughs. Make sure to go check out Greenwood Arrows if you're a wood arrow guy. They can be found at The Push Archery.

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179 - Live Wild - Hunt Hard w/ Remi Warren Mar 01, 2021

Super excited to have Remi Warren on the podcast. Television host, writer, podcast host, guide, and all around great ambassador for the outdoors. You can see his self filming exploits on his Youtube channel and on Solohunter . He is really is dedicated to capturing the hunt through a lens. Brought to you by Blackwidow Bows

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178 - Wilderness Locals Feb 23, 2021

Blake and I were guests this week on a new podcast out of Canada called Wilderness Locals Podcast. You can find and follow their podcast the same places you find this one.

177 - Grizzly Bears w/ Biologist Jeremy Nicholson Feb 22, 2021

Rob catches up with Idaho Dept. of Fish & Game Biologist Jeremy Nicholson from the Upper Snake region. This encompasses the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. They talk bears but lean heavy on the G-Bear populations in the state and how they research them. Brought to you by; Blackwidow Bows

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176 - You Mad Bro? Feb 15, 2021

Trail cameras, baiting and other questionable topics. Blake and Rob just running solo this week. Brought to you by; Blackwidow Bows

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175 - Bending The Singlestring W/ Brian Koelzer Feb 08, 2021

Brian Koelzer didn't have a choice. He was born to be a bowhunter., a stickbow one at that. From chasing cats to stalking muledeer. All while raising a family and donating his time to the Montana Bowhunters assoc. .....and running a business. The dude is a true blue collar bowhunter. Brought to you by; Black Widow Bows

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174 - Empty Quiver - Aron Snyder- Aoudad Edition Feb 05, 2021

This month's Empty Quiver episode is running a little behind schedule due to all of us being in Texas this past weekend hunting Aoudad. We try to go over the entire trip from start to finish as chronologically as possible. It was an incredible hunt with an awesome group of people in camp! We really couldn't have asked for a better trip in any way at all. This is a long one, and we hope you enjoy the recap.

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173 - Bottom of the 9th w/ Rick Wrona Feb 01, 2021

This week we sit down to have a general BS session with Rick Wrona, a former big league catcher. If you're a baseball fan you will enjoy this episode a lot. We talk everything from baseball stories, to trail cameras, and everything in between. Rick has just dove into traditional archery in the last 5 years so we talk about his transition, and also how his competitive nature drives him. Rick was a joy to talk to, and tells a great story. This won't be the last time you hear from him!

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172 - The Bear Archery Collection w/ John Kabisa Jan 25, 2021

Few could argue that Fred Bear's impact is among the greatest in modern archery. Not to take away from the many great men and women who forged what we have today but the Bear name is forever branded in traditional archery and bowhunting. This week we meet with collector John Kabisa, who quite possibly has the most historic and unique items in his Fred Bear collection. His passion is preserving that history for generations to enjoy. Brought to you by ;Blackwidow Bows

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171 - Hunting Mama w/ Beka Garris Jan 18, 2021

Finally synced up our schedules, grab a cup of coffee or a beer and enjoy one of those great BS sessions with a fellow bowhunter that makes the podcast fun. Follow @bekagarris on instagram for some real down to earth content. Brought to you by; Blackwidow Bows

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170 - Pope And Young Club - A Line In The Sand Jan 13, 2021

There comes a point when we all need to make a decision, a line in the sand when we put our differences aside and stand together against a larger threat. We challenge you to think about where that line is for you, check out the Pope and Young Club . Brought to you by; Blackwidow Bows

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169 - Balancing Bowhunting & Life w/ Greg Krause Jan 11, 2021

This week we sit down with Greg Krause (@wildtraditionsoutdoors) and talk about everything from broadheads to balancing family life and the outdoors. Greg is very experienced, and an excellent example of an outdoorsman and a father. We hope you enjoy the episode! Greg certainly has a lot of knowledge and experience to add to the community.

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168 - Keeping The Spirit Alive w/ Gene Hopkins Jan 10, 2021

The only class I paid attention to in school besides PE was history. That might explain why talking bowhunting history comes so easy. Not that I know it, but Gene Hopkins does and he shares some of our lineage with us this week. Brought to you by; The Blackwidow Bow Company

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167 - Bill Vanderheyden - Iron Will Outfitters Jan 10, 2021

In this episode Blake sits down with Bill Vanderyheyden, Owner and Lead Engineer at Iron Will Outfitters. Bill made a successful trip down to Texas to hunt with Blake this fall. They talk about his season thus far, including a trip to Alaska to hunt Caribou. They also touch on some more technical things pertaining to broadheads and components towards the end of the podcast. Lots of good information in this one. Hope you enjoy! If you do be sure to leave us a review on whatever platform you listen on!

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166 - Empty Quiver/Aron Snyder - Covid Edition Jan 10, 2021

Fresh off a bout with Covid, Aron Joins Blake and Rob to get us caught up on on Huntwarz, Texas, and the Arizona Covid buck. Of course there are copious amount of general BS. Brought to you by;Blackwidow Bows

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165 - Ya Can't Kill'em On The Couch - Late season Elk 2020 Jan 04, 2021

Rob and longtime hunting bud, Jake Strohmeyer try their hand at some late season Elk. It is always a tough hunt but a bit tougher when the weather keeps them high. Entertaining as usual when these two get together. Brought to you buy; Blackwidow Bows

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164 - The Essick Twins w/ Toby & Dusty Dec 14, 2020

Couple of angles to this episode. Dusty Essick, being a new tradbow hunter had a great year so far. Being Toby from Blackwidow's brother I thought it would be fun to have them both on. The brotherly dynamic is thick in this episode. Brought to you by; Blackwidow Bows

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163 - 2nd Generation Bowhunters w/ Fahnholz Dec 07, 2020

We came across this story during the tradkill2020 giveaway. Autumn having submitted an entry which was her first tradkill led in to a bit deeper story with her and her husband Benji being small business owners, Benji a 2nd generation stickbow guy and world champion taxidermists. We think you will enjoy it. Brought to you by; The Blackwidow Bow Company

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162 - Empty Quiver-Aron Snyder / Cody Greenwood Dec 03, 2020

Cody Greenwood from The Tradlab joins Aron and Rob to discuss shooting struggles on his recent hunt. Its the guys like Cody who are willing to talk about they're own struggles who help us all move forward. Brought to you by; Blackwidow Bows

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161 - Kodiak Adventure Pt. 2 w/ Pinney and Burkhardt Nov 30, 2020

When you plan a trip to you can generally create an adventure but success will always depend on your unit of measurement. Former guest Ben Pinney and frequent guest Bryan Burkhardt take us along on their last Kodiak adventure. Brought to you by; Blackwidow Bows

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160 - Kodiak Island w/ David Hoff Nov 23, 2020

This week we visit with David Hoff from Colorado. You may remember an episode we did with his wife Hannah Hoff in April 2019. David had a great year capped with a trip to Kodiak Island for Sitka Black-Tailed deer. Great story and great motivation to get out on an adventure of your own. Brought to you by; Blackwidow Bows

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158 - The Ladies Have The Floor Nov 09, 2020

Steph Neuman, and Melody Haege join us this week to talk bowhunting but it turns into much more. A new bowhunters learning curve, not being taking seriously as a women trad archer and giving bucks pretty names. Brought to you by; Blackwidow Bows

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157 - Empty Quiver-Aron Snyder/Jim Eeckhout Nov 04, 2020

Jim Joins the Empty Quiver crew for a great BS session. We are all over the map as usual. Bows, broadheads, predator management...even politics! Looking forward to getting together with Aron and a crew of guys in Texas this winter and Jim at the Compton Big Game Classic in March. We are looking forward to seeing all of you. Brought to you by; Blackwidow Bows

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156 - Staying Positive w/ Randy Cooling Nov 02, 2020

Randy Cooling discusses keeping a positive attitude in difficult times. When you hunt for your own enjoyment as opposed to measuring up to others standards its easy to have fun. Check out Randy's website...Safari Tuff. Brought to you by; Blackwidow Bow

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155 - Unexplainable w/ Cameron Hale Oct 29, 2020

You don't have to believe the stories but you cannot deny weird things happen. And who is more likely to experience these occurrences than hunters? We have a special guest and great story teller to discuss these hair raising tales, Cameron Hale from Expanded Perspectives Podcast. Cam has been bringing these stories to light for years. Enjoy! Brought to you by; Blackwidow Bows

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153 - Seamless Transition w/ Colby Cox Oct 19, 2020

Colby Cox has a story we believe will resonate will with many new to trad folks. Although he was damn good hunter before taking the leap, his journey will mirror many others. Brought to you by; Blackwidow Bows

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152 - No Sweat w/ John Barklow Oct 12, 2020

In this day and age we are so fortunate to have information from professionals at the tips of our fingers. Enter John Barklow, Sitka Gear Big Game Product Manager, but more importantly passionate about teaching how to stay comfortable in the outdoors. Brought to you by; Blackwidow Bows

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151 - Empty Quiver w/ Aron Snyder - Elk Season Struggles Oct 08, 2020

Aron and Rob lamenting their Elk seasons. Crazy year for sure.

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150 - Redemption w/ Bryan Burkhardt and Jim Eeckhout Oct 05, 2020

Hats off to Jim and Bryan for packing the Zoom recorder again this year to Moose camp. With the wide array of trad gear out there today these guys are consistently showing us all how its done old school style. Bears, weather, Caribou, and Moose made for another great campfire story. Brought to you by; Blackwidow Bows

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149 - Super Slam with Dennis Dunn Sep 28, 2020

The North American 29......The Grizzly, Brown Bear and Polar Bear alone took 16 hunts total, let that sink in. Not sure the total number of hunts it took to complete the Super Slam but Rob and Dennis chat about a few of them and what its like to complete the first ever Super Slam with a barebow. Look for his 504 page book chronicling his adventure at Barebows.com. Brought to you by Blackwidow Bows

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148 - September Elk 2020 - The "Carol" of Elk Hunts Sep 21, 2020

This years Elk hunt was a strange hunt for sure. Jake and Rob hit one of their old haunts for 10 days. Herd density, smoke, wind and snow make for an uphill battle. Jake's first year with a single string and his realization that in fact Grouse are the "Participation Award" for elk hunting, makes for some pretty entertaining chatter. Brought to you by; Blackwidow Bows

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147 - Traditional Archers of Nevada Sep 14, 2020

This week's episode; Based out of Elko, Nevada TAN was founded by four friends that have a deep love for Traditional Archery. We have helped each other along the journey of shooting stickbows and want to share that journey with as many people as possible. With the continued growth of the sport over recent years we see that there is a need in Nevada for an organization that helps promote the sport for those who are interested in trying it and also help those who have struggled for years. We have many exciting things planned so stay tuned!

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146 - Trevor Thompson - BRCC Sep 07, 2020

In this week's episode we have on former Navy Seal, Trevor Thompson from Black Rifle Coffee Company. He has recently took up the bowhunting lifestyle, and it didn't take him long to start dipping his toes into the Stickbow water. We talk about what it's like being new to hunting, and specifically new to traditional archery. Trevor is also a fantastic artist, and photographer so be sure to go and check his page out! Hopefully this one will inspire people!

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145 - Empty Quiver - Aron Snyder / Levi Morgan Sep 03, 2020

In this week's Empty Quiver episode we are joined by the most well accomplished tournament archer to ever play the game, Levi Morgan. We discuss a multitude of topics, but mainly touch on the "Technology" debate as it relates to compound bows. Is the increase in technology resulting in higher harvest rates? Is there other things that could be affecting it? We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did. It was a great discussion!

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144 - Wildlife Bureau Chief Idaho Dept. Fish and Game Aug 31, 2020

This week Rob speaks with the Toby Boudreau, Wildlife Bureau Chief for Idaho. We talk Predators, ungulates, and hunter pressure. It is a really enjoyable discussion with a guy who is on the front lines. Brought to you by; Blackwidow Bows

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143 - Elk Talk w/ Chris Roe Aug 24, 2020

This week we have an amazing and dynamic guest.....Chris Roe. We are talking Elk and after 30 years of my own Elk experience he shed some light and showed me some new angles of approach. Check his website out Roe Hunting Resources

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142 - Mule Deer 2020 /Tactics From Some Of The Best Aug 17, 2020

Brian Barney, Robby Denning, South Cox and Aron Snyder. All 4 names are synonymous with trophy Mule Deer. Blake sits down with each of them to glean some knowledge. Brought to you by; Blackwidow Bows

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141 - Mountain Whitetails with Pottenger and Killen Aug 09, 2020

After my episode with Troy Pottenger last month we decided to do another one with fellow mountain whitetail killer Nathan Killen who hails from the mountains of Virginia. It is a great conversation between two obsessed deer hunters comparing tactics on opposing ends of the country. Brought to you by; Blackwidow Bows

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140 - Empty Quiver-Aron Snyder - Hunting Prep-Elk Aug 06, 2020

Aron has a pretty good Elk tag this year and we shoot the breeze about the final preparations for both our seasons. Also in the intro to the show there is a substantial announcement concerning the future of the show....so no skipping forward! Brought to you by; Blackwidow Bows

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139 - A Blue-Collar Bowhunter w/ Paul Speral Aug 01, 2020

A listener suggested Paul would be a great guest and he was correct. Paul is one story of thousands across the country and it is so fun running into these guys and shooting the breeze. I think you all will agree. Brought to you by ; Blackwidow Bows

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138 - 77 Day Buffalo Hunt w/ Harlod Fahrenbrook Jul 27, 2020

Harold is certainly a guy we may never heard of had it not been for podcasts. 77 days and only seeing 2 animals.....you thought you were ate up with hunting. His experience as a guide and traditional bowhunter could fill 2 lifetimes and he isn't done yet. Brought to you by;Blackwidow Bows

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137 - Homer Ocean Charters Jul 19, 2020

We have all read stories of vessel based hunts in Alaska for decades. This week I visit with Roark Brown, owner and operator of Homer Ocean Charters . He and his crew are responsible for most of those adventurous tales spanning the last 30 years. We are also joined by honorary co-host and frequent guest on The Outer Limits, Bryan Burkhardt. Follow HOC on FB and Instagram. Brought to you by; Blackwidow Bows

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136 - Troy Pottenger/ Mountain Whitetails Jul 13, 2020

I chat with an old friend about mountain Whitetail's. Troy Pottenger @mtn_man33, was infatuated with big Deer when I met him 20 years ago and little has changed. Brought to you by;Blackwidow Bows

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135 - Empty Quiver - Aron Snyder w/ Coached Up w/ Rod Jenkins Jul 09, 2020

This is one of them episodes that makes me say wow....Great information, great discussion between Aron Snyder and archery coach Rod Jenkins. Rod has always examined and explored the technical aspects of shooting technique and his long lists of accomplishments as a shooter as well as a coach speak for themselves. You can reach Rod at rodjenkinsarchery@gmail.com Brought to you by Blackwidow Bows

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134 - The Bait Debate w/ Mike Harris Jul 06, 2020

Living in Alaska, active duty Army soldier Mike Harris tried his hand at Bear baiting this year. I thought this might be a great opportunity for he and I to discuss the pros and cons of the practice. Brought to you by;Blackwidow Bows

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133 - Woodsmanship and the Tradlife w/ Jason Samkowiak Jun 29, 2020

Anyone who follows Jason knows his passion for the outdoors does not stop when archery season is over. With close to 400 podcast episodes, 350 Youtube video's and an online Bowhunting Whitetail course its obvious he truly loves to share his passion. I really enjoyed chatting with him. Look for Jason Here .

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132 - Adrenaline w/ Jake Downs Jun 22, 2020

Being eye to eye with the enormous Ursus Arctos (Brown Bear) is pretty damn exciting. Then holding your crap together with a guide in your hip pocket as you trying to make the shot takes nerves of steel. Tune in and hear the story of Jake's recent Alaskan adventure. Brought to you by; Blackwidow Bows

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131 - Spring Bear 2020 w/ Kenny Markwardt Jun 15, 2020

2020 adventures continue. Kenny Markwardt joins me in Bear Camp. Again, unpacking the thought process and viewing the outdoors through the perspective of a new bowhunter is a gas. Brought to you by; Blackwidow Bows

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130 -The Empty Quiver-Aron Snyder Jun 11, 2020

Aron and I trick Jake Downs into joining us. We discuss paper plates, potato chips, shooting and a bit of hunting.

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129 - The Whitetail Life w/ Bryce Lambley Jun 08, 2020

From early childhood, well into adulthood Bryce's passion for bowhunting Whitetail's has not waned. Having read countless magazine articles penned by him over the years it was great chatting with him to hear his approach in getting tags hung on some dandy bucks. Look for his writing in Traditional Bowhunter Magazine, Bowhunter, or check out the books he has authored, Bryce Lambley Brought to you by;Blackwidow Bows

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128 - Visiting with A Legend w/ Ken Beck of Blackwidow Bows Jun 01, 2020

You may not be a Blackwidow shooter or even a Trad shooter but visiting with folks who absolutely made this country great is always a treat. Even when they call me names, heck though, not everyone can say they have been heckled by a legend.

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127 - Dress For Success w/ John Barklow May 25, 2020

I personally spent years hunting in Army surplus wool pants, even named them, my Killing pants. Less than a decade ago I tried my first piece of technical clothing and I saw the advantages right away. Today advancement in clothing material, design and overall performance cannot be denied. Enter John Barklow, Big Game Product manager for Sitka Gear. This episode is spent discussing the how, what and why of technical clothing. Follow John on instagram @jbarklow for great explanations on clothing. Brought to you by;Blackwidow Bows

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126 - The Empty Quiver w/ Aron Snyder-What Did You Call Me? May 20, 2020

A great conversation with Cody Greenwood, Aron Snyder, and myself. We chat about the differences within the traditional community and discuss the growing pains that it has caused. #ihuntclose

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125 - Compton Traditional Bowhunters w/ Dennis Harper May 18, 2020

This episode I am joined by The President of CTB Dennis Harper. We discuss Compton's plan to overcome the effects of canceling two big events due to Covid-19. The Virtual Rendezvous is up on their website Compton Traditional Bowhunters. Also The Stickbow Chronicles will be hosting a live Facebook Campfire Chat with Monty Browning and Bryan Burkhardt, for more information go to The Stickbow Chronicles. The podcast is brought to you by;Blackwidow Bows

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124 - Backcountry Bear Hunt 2020 May 11, 2020

Jake and I feel pretty fortunate to get a spring hunt in during all this madness. However, it wasn't our initial planned hunt but an adventure none the less. Brought to you by; Blackwidow Bows

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123 - Hell I was There w/ Marv Clyncke May 04, 2020

Every sport has its guardians, people who's hand prints are all over its history. Sometimes they are well know, other times they are in the shadows and bowhunting is no different. When you are truly passionate about something you give more than you take. Marv Clyncke is one of those guardians.

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122 - Before It Was Trad w/ Pete Weatherford Apr 27, 2020

Its easy when you interview an old friend and mentor. I hope you enjoy listening to this local legend. Brought to you by;Blackwidow Bows

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121 - Covid Relief- Cooling Unplugged Apr 20, 2020

Randy Cooling and I live on Facebook. Great BS session with a legend.

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120 - The Empty Quiver w/ Aron Snyder - Turkey Hacks Apr 19, 2020

No disrespect to hardcore Turkey hunters but to some its a filler season. Aron and I discuss the approach to to Turkey hunting when you are an admitted hack. Brought to you by; Blackwidow Bows

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119 - Purely Instictive w/ Jeff Kavanagh Apr 13, 2020

A great quote I saw recently stated, "The mind is like the stomach for your thoughts. Put the right things in and you become stronger and more agile, the wrong things and it will slow you down. Too many competing thoughts, questions and ideas." This I believe sums up my talk with this weeks guest. Brought to you by; Blackwidow Bows

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118 - Wicked Sharp w/ Iron Will Outfitters Apr 06, 2020

As bowhunters we discuss equipment often. When all angles of gear, tactics and methods are exhausted the usual outcome is the age old answer that a good sharp broadhead in the right spot is what is it takes. Enter Iron Will, not sure there is anything sharper but does it cover the rest of the bases for you? Brought to you by;Blackwidow Bows

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117 - The Empty Quiver w/ Aron Snyder-They Said What? Apr 03, 2020

We start pretty slow....shootin the breeze about stuff but hang in there, things get a bit fired up. BHA....SCI....Shot placement. Good conversation. Brought to you by; Blackwidow Bows

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116 - The Struggle is Real w/ David Tetzlaff Mar 29, 2020

The backstory of a bowhunter is always interesting to me and David's journey is no different. Among other things we discuss our struggles in shooting the single string. If you don't know David's previous gig in life it is safe to say the adrenaline would be red lined daily. These days you may recognize his name from his book review column in TBM and or the editor for Compton Traditional Bowhunter quarterly A Walk in the Woods. Brought to you by;Blackwidow Bows

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115 - Lockdown Relief Mar 29, 2020

I am joined by Cody Greenwood and Blake Hunter for a BS session. Seriously not a normal episode, raw audio unedited, not the quality you are used to. Just an extra episode to help you through this mess

114 - All Over The Map w/ Denny Sturgis Jr. Mar 23, 2020

Just a couple guys shooting the breeze. In case you live under rock, Denny has been successful with the single string all over the world and is pretty funny to boot. Check out Traditional Vision Quest

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111- Treestand Techniques and Tatics w/ Dalton Lewis Mar 12, 2020

Ethan and Dalton shoot the breeze about types of treestands and setups. If you don't know Dalton or haven't seen The Stickboys videos you should check them out on Youtube and Instagram. Dalton is awesome whitetail hunter but it is his genuine and infectious excitement for the outdoors that will hook you on the content.

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109 - Fred Eichler - For The Love of Bowhunting Feb 24, 2020

To take the North American 29 with a recurve is pretty tough to fathom let alone accomplish when you really think about it. Between Fred, the guy that wears his emotions on his sleeve when the moment of truth occurs, and Aron the super stoic dude no matter the situation it is a great conversation. Fred's pure passion is infectious and love for the outdoors bleeds through in this episode.

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108 - P&Y Club Traditional Records w -Mike Schlegel Feb 17, 2020

Mike Schlegel has been a Pope and Young member since the early 70's. We discuss the third book of Traditional records the P&Y has published. We also generally BS about trad bowhunting. The book The Traditional Journey Lives On will be available on the P&Y website soon!

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107 - Roundtable Discussion Feb 10, 2020

To cap off a week of Kalamazoo Ethan sits down with Tom Clum, Jake Downs and Aron Snyder and has a good old BS session.

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106 - Empty Quiver with Aron Snyder- Aiming Methods Feb 06, 2020

Keeping with the Kalamazoo theme this week, Aron recaps his seminar on aiming methods with a stickbow. Brought to you by;

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105 - Kalamazoo Trad Expo Feb 02, 2020

Ethan catches up with Bob Brumm, Jim Eeckhout, and Bryan Burkhardt to discuss a successful Traditional Archery Expo. Brought to you by Blackwidow Bows

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104 - I Hunt Close-Stories and Tactics Getting Stickbow Close Jan 27, 2020

Harold Fahrenbrook finds himself 3 feet from a Brown Bear, David Hoff's first trad hunt with a bull looking down his nose at you and eventually shooting a bull so close you could touch him. Matt Zirnsak shares a Ihuntclose tactic and Denny Sturgis from Traditional Vision Quest getting up close and personal with Buffalo.

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102 - Guiding Stories of the Backcountry Jan 16, 2020

Since dropping the Jake Strohmeyer episode this week I thought it would be good timing to release some guide stories that we recorded in the backcountry this spring. Not trad archery related but just some entertaining and funny stuff from days past. We will be back on track with stickbow stuff next week. Brought to you by Blackwidow Bows

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101 - The Common Denominator w/ Jake Strohmeyer Jan 13, 2020

The years slip by and I feel fortunate to be able to reflect on some pretty cool adventures. The common denominator in most all of them is Jake Strohmeyer. We first met in The Frank Church Wilderness in 1990. Between then and now we have laid a hell of a lot of boot tracks down all over Idaho, notched some tags, and laughed our butts off. This is merely a fraction of those stories. Brought to you by Blackwidow Bows

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100 - A Bowhunter's Life w/ Fred Richter Jan 06, 2020

Rob and Aron Snyder chat with Fred. For every well known name in bowhunting there are scores of lesser known, who often have given more to promote and protect our passion. Fred Richter was extremely active in the 70's until today in the bowhunting scene. Bowhunter Magazine contributor, past president NBEF, senior member of Pope and Young. Somehow he found the time to rack up a pile of critters. Sponsored by; Blackwidow Bows

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099 - The Real Deal w/ Harold Fahrenbrook Dec 30, 2019

Harold is one of the guys that has got it done for decades without the fanfare or Instagram. killing 21 of the North American 29 with a recurve and having guided for 36 years in Alaska Jonah's Alaskan Outfitters , to say he has some experience would be an understatement. Brought to you by Blackwidow Bows

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096 - Laughing in the Face of Danger/ Randy Cooling Dec 09, 2019

Randy is one of those guys who has hunted all over the world and taken some world class animals. Been to places and hunted critters some of us wouldn't dare to dream of. There are a few of these guys among us, they are wealth of knowledge and a few are fun to visit with! Randy checks all the boxes. Check his quivers and accessories at;Safari Tuff

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095 - Michingan Bowhunters Assoc. Dec 07, 2019

We don't always agree with everything an organization does, but as traditional bowhunters we have an awful lot in common with other bowhunters. There are times we need to work together, issues like CWD, attacks by anti-hunters, firearms seasons in archery seasons. We get John Buchin, president of Michigan Longbow Assoc. to talk about another group in the state that is a voice for bowhunters. Brought to you by, Blackwidow Bows

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094 - Texas Whitetails with Aron Snyder Dec 03, 2019

If your like me, Aron's recent Whitetail Hunts in Texas and Oklahoma where 2 decades worth of Deer encounters wrapped into 2 weeks. Its one heck of an opportunity to test different products so we touch a bit on gear but like always, we get sidetracked. Brought to you Blackwidow Bows

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093 - The Foundation for Wildlife Management Dec 02, 2019

For generations before ours, sportsman have given their time and money in the interest of wildlife conservation. All wildlife has benefited from the efforts of grassroots groups such as The Mule Deer Foundation, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Wild Sheep Foundation, etc. These groups were formed and have worked for years with a common thread among them, to advocate for specific species driven by the desire ensure its future. Enter the newest Foundation on the landscape with the largest hill to climb,

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092 - Dream Hunt; Kodiak Island Blacktail w/ Burkhardt & Pinney Nov 25, 2019

Bryan Burkhardt once again takes us on a successful Alaskan adventure. Ben Pinney and Bryan act on a hunt they have dreamed about, DIY Blacktail. Driving rain and roaming Brown Bears add to the challenge of punching a tag with their stickbows. Thanks to Blackwidow Bows

091 - Just Chewing the Fat Nov 21, 2019

Aron and I just shooting the breeze, we touch on; Craig Schoneberg's jerky for the troops, bow grips,misses, treating other hunters better, what constitutes natural habitat, the new Kifaru Stryker pack. Thanks to Blackwidow Bows

090 - An Archery Life w/ Ken Beck Nov 18, 2019

When tragedy struck in Ken's life he looked towards a defunct bow building company for comfort. The purchase of a traditional bow making company in the 80's was by no means a financially sound decision. However Ken did find solace in building bows and as his passion grew so did the company. When a resurgence in traditional archery occurred in the early 90's the Blackwidow Bow Company was riding that wave perfectly positioned to regain its former reputation as a world renowned bow. Today bows bearing the name Blackwidow are known world wide and this is the story.

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089 - A Guide to Guided Hunts w/ Gus Thoreson Nov 11, 2019

Every year folks book hunts and sometimes their expectations are not met for one reason or another. Outfitter and guide Gus Thoreson joins us to discuss increasing your chances of a hunt meeting your expectations. #ihuntclose

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088 - The Footed Shaft, A Traditional Archery Shop Nov 08, 2019

Terry and Barb Banitt, owners of The Footed Shaft, are solid supporters of the podcast. We chat with Terry about running a shop and maybe just a bit about hunting. They are celebrating the stores 35th year serving the trad community and are excited about what the future will bring. keep an eye out for some specials coming in the next couple months marking the occasion by following them on instagram @footed_shaft.

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087 - Talking Bowhunting with a Britt Nov 04, 2019

Ethan chats with the "internet infamous" knife maker and British bowhunter Rob Peel. Topics include,; hunting Africa, hunting out west, bowfishing, pig hunting.....pretty much hunting everything everywhere.

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086 - Mid-Season BS w/ Aron Snyder Oct 28, 2019

Shooting the breeze with Snyder on his recent Goat hunts. Using Pack goats, shooting shooting your bow with a bad wing, staying motivated hunt after hunt, realistic expectations when you are in the field when famous people hunt ranches, and how to treat your Pack Goat

085 - The Whitetail Life w/ Jon Simoneau Oct 21, 2019

Talk about flying under the radar, Jon Simoneau is that guy. A fanatic about Whitetails, we promise this is not the last time he is on. Please support these companies that make this podcast possible

084 - Conversation With A Bowhunting Legend w/ M. R. James Oct 14, 2019

In the late 60's and early 70's interest in bowhunting was starting to swell thanks to the efforts of men like Fred Bear, Glenn St.Charles, and others. M.R. James saw an opportunity to fill a void, a place where the pioneers and enthusiasts could share and promote a passion they shared. Enter Bowhunter Magazine. This interview is extra special for me as my life's course was set by the inspiration found in those pages in the early 80's. I hope you enjoy this conversation between myself, Aron Snyder and M.R. James.

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083 - Whitetail Primer Oct 08, 2019

Ethan and Jesse chat with a few of our past guests as they roll into Whitetail season. Dalton Lewis, Nathan Killen, and Yohon Deitterick. Each one of them hunt differing terrain and tactics from one another but the common thread is they are extremely successful year in and and year out. #ihuntclose

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082 - Black Widow Bows Oct 07, 2019

These guys are funny... In this episode we make an announcement that we a very excited about. Join us as we talk to Toby, Roger, and Myles and get a bit of insight what goes on over at Black Widow Bows

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081 - Balancing Life with Time Afield w/ Jake Downs Oct 04, 2019

Does it seem like some folks spend all their time hunting? Some of us do get to hunt more than others but keeping a healthy balance with your time as a parent, spouse, employee etc. is the real goal. My buddy Jake and I BS about his season so far.....he is on a tear....and how he balances his duties at home with his passion for hunting.

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080 - The Tribute Hunt, Commemorating the 59' Little Delta Hunt Sep 30, 2019

Archers and bowhunters of all ages can sit back and let their imagination wander as Jim Eeckhout and Bryan Burkhardt take us back in time. 60 years ago Glenn St. Charles led a large group of bowhunters north to Alaska which included none other than Fred Bear. The traditional archery community banded together this year donating and selling original 59' equipment so Bryan and Jim could honor the undertaking that our fathers of modern day bowhunting had done. You may want to listen to the first episode pertaining to this hunt recorded in May titled The Tribute Hunt.

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079 - The Bear Huntin' Fool w/ Clay Newcomb Sep 23, 2019

I finally catch up with the Bear Huntin' fool Clay Newcomb. We talk Bears, bows, Mules and Elk. We tried to catch up in late June but he is a busy man. I imagine he will be a bit busier since he has now been bitten by the Elk hunting bug. For the best explanation on shot placement for Bear's check Bear Hunting Magazine Podcast title "Shot Placement for Dummies. Tom Clum jumps in for a bit about selecting used bows. Rocky Mountain Specialty Gear

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078 - Big Country Bulls and The Journey of a New Bowhunter Sep 16, 2019

This episode is a recap of my recent hunt in central Idaho. I am joined by a relatively new bowhunter and former guest Kenny Markwardt. While we get in to plenty of action we also explore the difficulties complexities Kenny faces as an adult learning to hunt. It was a great hunt in every aspect and I think you will all find it humorous, one of the most important aspect of my hunts. Did Steve Rinella and The Meateater crew really slight Kenny? You be the judge. #ihuntclose

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077 - A Bowhunters Shoulder, Injury Prevention w/ Don Thomas Sep 12, 2019

Traditional Bowhunter, Flyfisherman, Gundog enthusiast, photograher, author, and Co-Editor of Traditional Bowhunter Magazine. These are just some of the ways you may know Don Thomas, but he has also had an extensive career in medicine. Having to have shoulder surgery himself after years of drawing stickbows Don walks us through the maintenance and prevention for longevity in drawing hunting weight bows.

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076 - Idaho Dept. F&G w/ CO Matt Hagg Sep 09, 2019

This week I catch up with my buddy Matt Haag who happens to be a Conservation Officer with the Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game. We cover a wide range of topics, local ones as well as issues within the state. Grizzly Bears, Wolves, CWD, Non-Res numbers, Elk, declining Moose populations and Whitetails. You got questions.... fill his Instagram message box :-) @hudsonlawdog

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075 - Traditional Bowhunters Of Florida Sep 05, 2019

Ethan sits down with David Tetzlaff from the Traditional Bowhunters of Florida. Another great organization that supports or passion.

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074 - Roosevelt Elk and Hunting the PNW w/Norm Johnson Sep 02, 2019

Norm is the Co-Owner of Blacktail Bows, and past President of the Professional Bowhunters Society. The whole TSC crew sits down with Norm, A seasoned and successful traditional bowhunter in the Pacific Northwest, as he unwraps some of the the mystery surrounding this tank of the forest. visit Blacktail Bows

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073 - Meet the Future w/ Bailey Smith Aug 28, 2019

I really enjoyed talking to this young lady. As a successful competition 3-D archer at a very high level, the challenge of traditional archery caught Bailey's eye. While audio issues cut us short I enjoyed hearing what drove her interest, the support she had, the naysayers, and how she has become proficient in a short period of time. Lets not beat the new crowd over the head with our preconceived notions, lets welcome and encourage them because they are the future.

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072 - Epic Fails with South Cox and Aron Snyder Aug 26, 2019

All the preparation and anticipation that leads up to our time in the field cannot prepare us for the disappointment when things go wrong. However it still makes a memory and in this episode we have a good time recounting those epic failures. I mean who ever recounts a story when it all comes together, results in a notched tag and yet you can laugh hysterically.

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071 - "You Can Shoot Ole Cripple" w/ Shilo Butts Aug 19, 2019

Who has their first archery kill documented on film at the age of 3? Our #ihuntclose contest winner of the Blood Brothers Forge knife, Shilo Butts. He shares a familiar story, the same as many of us, as to how he was drawn to the outdoors at a young age. Today his passion burns for Africa, so from Mice to Buffalo meet Shilo Butts.

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070 - After The Shot, Blood Trailing and Meat Care Aug 11, 2019

Finally it all comes together, all the anticipation and hard work. Now what. We have all been there and if you haven't yet it is your end goal. This week Aron and I talk about our experiences and share tips on tracking and taking care of game meat. Mind you this our perspective from the Rocky Mountain region so feel free to chime in on our social media platforms and share some knowledge. Also Trent Wengerd of Wengerd Archery shares some grip tips

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069 - Montana's Golden Years w/ Rich Hjort Aug 05, 2019

We love introducing the listeners to characters that we know but you would likely never hear of them except for this type of media. Rich is a guy that has been bending a single string for several decades and putting meat on the table. The bowhunting scene in Montana in the 70's and 80's included a whole host of characters and Rich was in the thick of it. Also you will notice a tip on arrow speed from our friend Jared Toelke Toelke Traditional Bows mid episode.

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068 - Traditional Bowhunters of Georgia Jul 31, 2019

This month we feature Georgia and chat with Vice- President Vance Henry. Almost 30 years as a state org. representing traditional bowhunters. As usual some notable names come up as to who gets these organizations off the ground to promote and protect our future. As always we encourage listeners to get active. If not with your time than at least with your money.

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067 - Fitness & Nutrition for Old Fat Guys Jul 26, 2019

Hunting season prep looks different at 50 than it looked at 30. We catch up with fitness coach and nutritionist, Kenny Markwardt. We ask Kenny to walk us through what it might look for the average middle-aged Joe getting started. No this is not our MO but if helps to motivate a few guys to look at what they eat and do a little preseason sweating then I am ok with that. You need help or have questions reach out to kenny@crossfitsandpoint.com

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066 - Aron Snyder/ Questions We Missed Jul 23, 2019

These were questions that came up from the episode we did a couple weeks ago. We also ramble a bit and get sidetracked concerning wolves.

065 - Compton and PBS Jul 22, 2019

Dennis Harper, President of Compton Traditional Bowhunters and Matt Schuster, President of The Professional Bowhunters Society join us this week. Being longtime friends and as well as longtime members of both organizations Matt and Dennis share a candid conversation with Ethan and I about the differences and similarities between the two national organizations.

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064 - Jimmy Beehag, A Brother From Down Under Jul 15, 2019

We visit with Australian tradbow hunter Jimmy Beehag this week. Always interesting chatting with our bowhunting brothers. Same passion same struggles seemingly a world away.

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063 - Answers to Common Questions with Aron Snyder Jul 08, 2019

Inundated with trad archery questions daily (due in large part to the tsunami wave of interest he has created) Aron comes on regularly to address the most common topics. There is not much BS'ing in this episode but we cover a bunch of topics. #ihuntclose #stickbowclose

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062 - Yet Another Perspective w/ Tyler Depung Jun 29, 2019

Growing up in West Michigan Tyler is quite frank about the challenges he faces as a young dark skinned man pursuing his outdoor passion. Tyler is a new traditional bowhunter who has been swept in by the tsunami wave of interest generated over the past few years. We enjoy chatting with him about his successes and failures of the last few years and life in general as a young family man pursuing adventure with a single string. I promise, listening to this conversation you will be struck with the thought of how many more people are out there who have the same passion for the outdoors but the city life has disconnected them from it.

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061 - I Hunt Close #3 Winners Episode Jun 24, 2019

Pretty tough wading through all the awesome entries to the I Hunt Close contest. You really can not say these were the best as there were so many great stories....these are the ones we picked. The common thread in all these stories is determination. We hope you are inspired by this episode to hunt close and as always share your story and spread the thrill of #ihuntclose moments.

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060 - Wisconsin Traditional Archers Jun 20, 2019

Its always fun hearing what state organizations are doing for us. This month we visit with Gary Vandenlangenberg, President of the WTA. This is an extremely active group of bowhunters. The WTA not only focuses on the family fun aspect of trad archery but represents traditional bowhunters with their game department on topics such as CWD and equipment issues. Join us and hear what they have going on.

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059 - TSC Bear Hunt 2019 Jun 17, 2019

Ethan, Rob and Jesse get together for a Bear hunt in Northern Idaho. We recap the hunt almost nightly, only interrupted by the occasional bloodtrail , sick kid, and concerning text. We do however manage to discuss how the importance of pictures in the industry has become more important than proper field care of game animals. The willingness to chance game meat spoiling to capture great hero photos. The subject of Ozonics comes up as well as we try to outsmart our quarry on this particular hunt. Join us and follow The Stickbow Chronicles on instagram and FB.

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058 - Aron Snyder Thinking Outside The Box Again Jun 10, 2019

Aron joins us again to discuss the new Tradvane he assisted in developing along with AAE. We have fun recounting the reaction to an innovative idea among the traditional community. Aron also discusses the different aiming methods used in traditional archery. Regardless of the topic as always a discussion with Aron is just plain good entertainment.

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057 - Mid-Season Bear Chat with Tyler Freel Jun 02, 2019

We catch up with Tyler Freel from Tundra Talk podcast and discuss Bear hunting and Bear Baiting. Tyler is located in Fairbanks Alaska and has been extremely successful on both Black and Grizzly Bears.

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056 - The Tribute Hunt with Bryan Burkhardt and Jim Eeckhout May 26, 2019

Rob and Ethan are joined by our good friends Bryan and Jim to discuss their plans to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the famed 1959 hunt on The Little Delta. Well documented by Fred and Glenn, this extraordinary undertaking takes us back to a time when modern archery was in its infancy, The Pope and Young Club was just an idea, and these two men were moving them both forward. In remembrance of this hunt Bryan and Jim are collecting all the era correct Bear Archery tackle and clothing they can find and plan to use it on their annual Alaskan Moose hunt. You see, these two are already highly successful bowhunters who already use new as well as vintage Bear Archery equipment. So please join us as they discuss the support and encouragement they have enjoyed from the traditional archery community and hear their hunt plans.

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055 - Nebraska Traditional Archers May 20, 2019

Join us as we visit with Vince Smith, president of The Nebraska Traditional Archers. An extremely active group with a solid foundation built to represent and promote traditional bowhunting into the future.

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054 - Bowhunting with Brian Broderick May 19, 2019

After many phone calls regarding arrows that always seem to morph into bowhunting stories we decided to let you all into the conversation. Brian discusses the making of their new broadhead the EVO but that's because we are curious, he would rather talk about some of his #Ihuntclose moments. Big hogs at 2 feet, Elk at 3 yards....good stuff. @daysixbb is a fun guy to BS with, hope you all enjoy.

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053 - Backcountry Bears May 14, 2019

Join Rob Patuto and his Good Bud Jake Strohmeyer as they Hike around The Frank Church Wilderness looking for Bears. They recap the days events each night sitting around camp.

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052 - Catchin' Up with Dalton Lewis May 05, 2019

Hard to imagine Dalton Lewis as a grade school teacher, his motor is always running. His excitement for a season in full swing as well the next one on deck is tough to contain. We discuss how his Turkey season is going, his plans for Whitetail, what The Stickboy's recent film ventures are, what heads are best for prowlers, Treesaddles, and the shipping costs of mail order brides.

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051 - Recapping the Last 50 and Discussing Bear Hunts Apr 28, 2019

Knocking out weekly episodes can sometimes be a little stressful so join Jesse, Ethan and Rob as they recap the first 50 episodes. They talk about the comic blunders in recording episodes and the friends they have made since the journey began. They also discuss the multiple spring Bear hunts they have planned. We hope you enjoy the change of pace as much as the guys enjoyed just cutting it up.

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050 - Becoming a Bowhunter with Hannah Hoff Apr 21, 2019

Having hunted with a stickbow for only 4 short years Hannah Hoff has been successful by anyone's measure. While hunting numbers are predominately made up of men, women possess attributes that can be highly effective hunting traits. Often they are more patient and are far less likely to let pride stand in their way to success. It's obvious she has capitalized on these and brought a genuine passion for the hunt along as well. Among other things we discuss her success with Whitetail, Mule Deer, Goats in Hawaii, Mountain Lion, her excitement for hunting solo and food prep for the backcountry. In closing, our takeaway is that Hannah is a hunter that happens to be a woman, plain and simple. In a world full of instafamous wannabe's she is a great ambassador and role model. We hope you enjoy listening to her story as much as we did.

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049 - Turkey Hunting with a Grand Slammer Apr 10, 2019

Joey joins TSC crew to discuss his passion for Turkey hunting. Having killed the Grand Slam with traditional equipment made with his own hands, from his bows, call, right down to his ghillie suit, Joey has it going on. He shares his tips, tactics and stories all with his Southern sense of humor.

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048 - I Hunt Close vol. #2 Apr 07, 2019

Jake Downs, Jim Eeckhout, Tyler Freel, Chris Parrino, and Pete Weatherford. 5 Stories of 5 bowhunters with stickbowclose encounters. #ihuntclose #alaskanmoose #whitetailbuck #grizzlybear #alaska #colorado #michigan

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047 - Q & A with Tom Clum and Aron Snyder Mar 30, 2019

Tom Clum was gracious enough to spend time with Aron Snyder and the TSC knuckleheads. He fields listener generated questions on shooting the stickbow. #rmsg

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046 - Tracking Dogs with Damon and Jaeger Mar 26, 2019

Ethan sits down with Damon Bungard and his Tekkle, Jaeger to uncover the mystery of "bloodtrailing" dogs. They also discusses techniques, tips, and opportunities where tracking dogs can make the difference in game recovery. #unitedbloodtrackers #jaegertracks

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045 - The Sportsmen's Alliance Mar 26, 2019

The TSC crew is extremely proud to ring the bell for The Sportsmen's Alliance. Born out of necessity this organization is not the flashy, sexy type who who get the accolades that other national organizations get. They are the grunts in the trenches fighting the anti-hunters that threaten us all, every year, a continuous battle that will never end. Please listen and decide for yourself whether or not they are worth your support.

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044 - Immersed in Bowhunting w/Jason Cox Mar 23, 2019

Jason is a successful trad bowhunter, and a life long resident of Colorado. Calling elk with his stickbow in hand is his passion, but if not a bow in hand then a camera. His passion for hunting is evident in his photography with spectacular close ups of world class big game animals. His trad roots are expressed in his newest venture with www.hardcoretraditional.com/ in awesome trad apparel and decals. We discuss Colorado hunting seasons, Bear seasons, Kids calling in elk, hunting in Africa, the holes broadheads make, Rob talks a bit too much about Idaho again, can birds smell and Drew Kohlhopher would rather hunt Turkey's than Deer?

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043 - Bears, Hide Care, and BS'ing Dan Hooper Mar 22, 2019

I was really excited to sit down with my longtime friend Dan Hooper. Dan is a rare breed and best described by the Hank Williams song "Country Boys Can Survive". Guide school instructor, horse packer, hunting guide, whitewater rafting guide, taxidermist and those are just some of what he has done for a living. One of the most fortunate occurrences in my life was crossing paths with Dan and getting to glean knowledge from him. He shares some insight on judging Bears,caring for hides in the backcountry and a few stories thrown in.

042 - The Pope and Young Club with Jim Willems Mar 18, 2019

Current Pope and Young President Jim Willems takes time to chat with us concerning the challenges the club faces protecting and promoting our bowhunting seasons. He also explains the importance of the record keeping book why all bowhunters should belong to the club. We also touch on the conservation programs they have as well as the involvement at the state level defending archery seasons from the onslaught of technology. Sprinkle some history of the club and we hope that you all find this as informative and entertaining as we did.

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041 - Donnie Vincent; The Traditional Journey Begins Mar 10, 2019

As an explorer, biologist, or sportsman Donnie needs no introduction but as a Traditional Bowhunter he is one of the newest. Join us as we listen to Donnie weave his tale, as only he can, as to standing at the the trailhead of his traditional journey. The TSC crew is excited to welcome him into the fraternity of Trad Bowhunters and very much look forward to watching him chronicle his adventure. #donnievincent #ihuntclose #tradlife Donnie Vincent

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040 - I Hunt Close vol. # 1 Mar 03, 2019

This is the first episode of a series we intend to do featuring the thrill of getting extremely close. Four bowhunters, four separate hunts, each one chronicling epic #Ihuntclose moments.

Mark Penninger hunting Elk in Wa. and Goats in Kodiak

Randy Cooling hunting Bison in the Pink Mountains and Grizzly Bear in Alaska

Aron Snyder with an Idaho Elk

South Cox with a Colorado High Country Mule Deer

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039 - Tuning Bows w/ Aron Snyder Feb 24, 2019

Aron comes back on the show and we discuss a common goal of ours in highlighting getting close to game and the feeling of accomplishment no matter the outcome. We also tear into a traditional archery equipment discussion and find Aron to be show me guy, you have an opinion you better be able to support it. We point out this information overload may not be helpful to newbies. We also learn why you never hunt from Aron's treestand. Like always, Aron is informative and entertaining! #stickbowclose #traditionalarchery #strugglestick #deadlystick

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038 - Colorado Traditional Archers Society Feb 22, 2019

This month we visit with Brad Parkhill and Scott Hargrove from the Colorado Traditional Archery Society. We speak about the great events they have particularly the High Country Shoot and an amazing youth hunt they conduct....hats off to the CTAS for that, we all benefit from that program. If your in the state or you want to support them because of their awesome programs look them up on Facebook, instagram @coloradotradarchers or on the web at;

037 - A lifetime Behind the Bow, Denny Sturgis Jr. Feb 17, 2019

When your hear the name Denny Sturgis jr. you probably think dangerous game, and that reputation is earned, not everyone has touched a sleeping Asiatic Water Buffalo and lived to tell about it. Denny however just hunts...... whether its Squirrels in the back 40 or Goats in Spain he loves bending the bow in pursuit of game. This led him to, with a partner, created Traditional Vision Quest. These instructional shooting videos have helped countless bowhunters of all skill levels become better shots. Join us as we pry a few stories and opinions from the man behind the bow.

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036 - A conversation with a legend - Flip Pallot Feb 10, 2019

We often throw the word "Legend" around, and it is a subjective term, however it is with great confidence I say our guest this week is a legend. Flip Pallot is widely know for his iconic fly fishing show that ran for 16 seasons titled The Walkers Cay Chronicle , he is a true pioneer in the outdoor film industry. A far lesser known fact that he is also a die-in-the-wool trad bowhunter. Growing up on the edge of the Everglades and exploring the Berkshires of Massachusetts with a bow in hand is where he cut his bowhunting teeth. Today he spends time in Texas, Idaho, as well as his home state Florida with a traditional bow in one hand and a fly rod in the other. Please join Ethan and I as we share a conversation with a true legend. #Walkerscaychronicles #flippallot #stickbow

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035 - Truly Traditional with Jim Eeckhout Feb 03, 2019

For more than 70 years Michigan has been producing a large number of adventurous bowhunters and Jim Eeckhout is falls squarely in that category. Toting a Bear Takedown and wood arrows tipped with Bear Razorheads he has been successful with modern bowhuntings original gear. Mountain Goat, Black Bear, Whitetail, Turkey, Antelope...... Among most all the Western States, Alaska is often his destination and like Fred Bear it always ends up an adventure such as a Bear at 9 feet. I don't think we even scratched the surface. #Beararchery #Ihuntclose #pursueadventure

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034 - Traditional Bowhunters of Montana Jan 29, 2019

We visited with Steve Schindler, President of the Traditional Bowhunters of Montana. This a small group of bowhunters in a big state dedicated to promoting and protecting our passion. By the time you are done listening my guess is you will want to support them. #ihuntclose #montanabowhunting

033 - Australia with Jack Spinks Jan 27, 2019

We love chatting with the Aussies about bowhunting. Just a young guy growing up in the boondocks Jack attended the bowhunting school of hard-knocks. The passion that drives us singelstringers is the same around the world, however our flora and fauna, culture, and game laws do. We BS'd with Jack about his struggles growing up with limited bowhunting influences, his steep learning curve, and ultimately his increasing success as a #traditionalbowhunter from Down Under. We hope you enjoy it! #ihuntclose #strugglestick #tradlife

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032 - Trent Wengerd, Tactics, Meat Care and Stories Jan 23, 2019

Trent grew up in Northwest Montana and was bitten by the stickbow bug early. It did not take him long to be successful in his home state and in Colorado as well. Rob sits down with Trent and talk Elk hunting strategies, calling techniques, meat care.....and general story swapping. Enjoy #bowhuntingmontana #Elkhunting #buglingbulls

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031- Robin Kean, Transition From Modern To Stickbow Jan 18, 2019

Robin is a highly successful bowhunter with modern equipment seeking another challenge. His story begins as a non-hunter, with little instruction he finds himself staring at a pig he has killed and a wad of paper containing instructions on butchering. Self taught and highly motivated he talks us through his move from a rifle to a compound with which Robin has notched tags from Maui to Alaska. His quest for more challenge has recently led him to a stickbow, this is where our conversation digs in and explores the challenges of making the switch. Many of us have forgotten what hurdles there were such as simply finding an anchor. Join us as we tag along with Robin on his next adventure.

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030 - Boyd Burnett, Modest Western Bowhunter Jan 14, 2019

Boyd Burnett, as modest a guy as you will ever meet. We convinced Boyd to sit down with us and talk a bit about his bowhunting experiences. Growing up in Central Idaho Boyd and his brothers found an archery mentor in the form of a neighbor. The time invested these boys was well spent as it set them on a course that involved a lifetime of hunting. Now rooted in Central Montana we are able to drag a few stories out of Boyd. Join us as we discuss Grizzlies, Goats, Wolves and Bulls and the wanderings of a modest bowhunter.

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029 - Michigan Longbow Association Jan 09, 2019

Do you live in or around Michigan? Listen to what the President of The Michigan Longbow Assoc John Buchin has to say. You will recognize the names of the founders of this group, how and why the club was established and the contribution that they have made to the sport. Our hats off to these guys , and as John stated in the interview "Even if your limb tips are curly" give it a listen and check them out.

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028 - The Strugglestick with Aron Snyder Jan 05, 2019

Love him or hate him Aron Snyder is here to stay. He is at the epicenter of the renewed interest in traditional archery. His personal journey to the tradlife has been chronicled on social media where this very public transition has been cheered by most and drawn the ire of some. We discuss his recent trips to British Columbia and Alabama but the majority of the discussion centers on Aron's journey. We explore the attitudes within the bowhunting community, both good and bad. The perils of the inexperienced selling themselves as experienced, an honest conversation that at times gets a bit edgy. In the end I found Aron to be, as I assumed he would, an honest, no BS guy who is willing to help anybody and genuinely wants to see the growth of traditional archery. So move over, Aron Snyder is here to stay.

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