The Western Bowhunter Podcast

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WBH EP 70: PATRICK MCMANUS- SHOOTING THE CHICK-A-NOUT NARROWS Feb 21, 2018

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On today's episode of the Western Bowhunter Podcast, South reads a chapter from a Patrick McManus book, titled "Shooting the Chick-A-Nout Narrows." This is the second episode of the Patrick McManus series.

WBH EP 69: ALL THINGS DSLR WITH GRADY RAWLS Feb 18, 2018

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Welcome to episode 69 of the Western Bowhunter Podcast. On today's show, I sit down with Grady Rawls, a freelance photographer, videographer, and editor from north eastern Oregon, and we discuss in depth what you need to know to produce a high quality film. We talk different cameras, lenses, audio, editing software, and everything you can pretty much think of to make high quality hunting films. Grady has been producing films with his team and has put out hundreds of films,, which you can find at his vimeo account. Years ago, I attended a film school that Grady hosted, which was an awesome 4 day experience set in Sunriver, Oregon. The school was an intense crash course on all things DSLR and filmmaking, and I recommend it to anyone who is on the fence about starting their own web series or even just filming your own hunts for yourself. Thanks for the listen! Show Notes:

Introductions (1:00)
Interview starts (10:45)
Who is Grady Rawls? (12:15)
Camcorder vs Mirrorless/DSLR (17:30)
Canon vs Sony (21:00)
Megapixel importance (26:30)
Investing in equipment to fit your needs (30:45)
Whats the best lens for what you're doing (35:00)
Full frame vs crop sensor (38:00)
Benefits of the A6500 (42:30)
Metabones adaptors and foreign lenses (44:30)
Buying full frame lenses for your crop sensor body (49:00)
IBIS in both the camera and the lens (53:30)
Prime vs telephotos (56:30)
Gathering audio in multiple scenarios (1:02:30)
Investing in audio equipment (1:15:45)
The difference between using a Beachtek vs an H1 (1:22:15)
Running a cage on your camera (1:27:00)
Buying used equipment (1:30:00)
Attending Grady's film school (1:36:00)
Films benefiting conservation (1:47:00)
Watching Grady's content (1:50:00)
Becoming a do it all camera man (1:53:00)
Wages for film production (1:55:30)

WBH EP 68: PATRICK MCMANUS- GROGAN'S WAR SURPLUS Feb 09, 2018

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Hey everybody, welcome to the show. If you listened to last weeks episode, you'll remember that I mentioned that I was wanting to do episodes of reading from Patrick McManus books. Patrick McManus is an outdoor author who I happen to find hilarious. If you enjoy listening to audio books, I hope that these podcast episodes will do well for you. I hope that you guys enjoy this chapter from one of his books. I will be doing one chapter per episode, so they'll be fairly short, quick episodes. Let me know what you guys think of this, and I hope you enjoy!

WBH EP 67: OUTDOOR RETAILER Feb 03, 2018

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On today's episode, South runs solo, and explains why there has been a lack of production recently. Some news from the podcast is shared, regarding hosts, and new apparel. South dives into some of the products that he is looking forward to trying out in the upcoming season, that are being displayed at the Outdoor Retailer Expo. Thanks for listening! Show Notes:

Interview starts (1:00)
Podcast news (2:30)
Patrick McManus readings (7:30)
Upcoming Outdoor Retailer Shows (10:45)
New gear to look out for (19:30)
New food products (27:00)
Hygiene products (34:00)
In conclusion (37:30)

WBH EP 66: FLOAT TRIP FOR MOOSE DIY IN ALASKA WITH LANE WALTER Jan 05, 2018

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Hey everyone, welcome to the show, and happy new year! On today's episode, South sits down with Lane Walter, a talented camera man for outdoor productions such as Outback outdoors, as well as a contestant in the Full Draw Film Tour. South and Lane discuss going from basically zero knowledge with a camera, to running full manual and on the latest DSLR's. Lane shares his experiences on the DIY Alaskan moose float hunt he did in 2017, and gives some words of advice for those who are looking for a similar adventure. Lane also shares some wisdom on hunting Colorado, particularly as a non resident, wanting to get the best hunt for their time and money invested. We appreciate you tuning in! Show Notes:

Show starts (1:00)
Learning the camera (5:15)
Moose float trip (17:00)
Planning a DIY moose hunt (38:00)
Gear to bring (43:30)
First timers (47:00)
Hunting Kodiak Island (55:00)
Hunting Colorado (1:00:15)
Video editing (1:10:30)
Keeping up with Lane's content (1:16:00)

WBH EP 65: HUNTING SOUTH DAKOTA WITH MARK VIEHWEG Dec 06, 2017

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Hey everybody, welcome to the show. On today's episode i bring my friend Mark Viehweg on and we discuss the ins and outs of hunting in South Dakota. The state has plenty of opportunity to offer, and could very easily be over looked compared to its neighboring states. I hope this episode brought some knowledge for you and I recommend looking into hunting South Dakota! Thanks for listening. Show Notes:

Interview starts (1:15)
Hunting west of the Missouri River (4:45)
Hunting the badlands (11:15)
Bad winters over the last few years (12:45)
Tag opportunities in South Dakota (14:15)
Hunting mule deer in the high plains (21:15)
Antelope opportunities in South Dakota (26:00)
Mule deer rut in South Dakota (30:45)
Traditional Bowhunters Magazine (33:15)
Weapon specific tags (41:45)

WBH EP 64: TREVON STOLTZFUS - THE REALITY OF HUNTING PRODUCTIONS Nov 01, 2017

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Welcome to the show. On today's episode, South sits down with Trevon Stoltzfus of Outback Outdoors, and dive into many of the behind the scenes secrets of making outdoor television and web series productions. They discuss the pros and cons of going with television instead of web series, camera equipment, and the problems that most productions are running into, which is being disconnected with the reality of hunting, that it is not all about the success, but more the stories that come with every trip. We hope you all enjoy this episode, thank you for listening! Show Notes:

Interview starts (1:15)
Hunting Nebraska (9:15)
Starting Outback Outdoors (17:15)
Telling a story (27:15)
Outdoor TV shows (31:30)
Too close for comfort (39:15)
Having a good cameraman (45:00)
There is always a chance (52:00)
TV vs. Web (55:15)
The storyline is always the most important part (1:08:15)
Keeping the story real (1:27:15)
Not getting caught up in unsuccessful hunts (1:37:15)
Camera equipment (1:39:15)
Trying the stick bow (1:54:45)

WBH EP 63: THE PRECURSOR OF THE LAND OF THE FREE Oct 28, 2017

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Hey everybody, welcome to the show. In today's episode, South and Kody bring Trent on and relive this last season and the crazy project that everybody knows as the Land of the Free project. The guys sit down and break down nearly every state that was hunted in this project, and dig into more detail on just about everything that has been released before. They discuss lots of gear and camera equipment, and how to keep things organized on a crazy adventure such as this one. Thanks all for listening, and we hope you're looking forward to the beginning of The Land of the Free! Show Notes:

Interview starts (1:30)
A brutal Montana hunt (3:30)
The only Montana bull (14:15)
The Idaho hunt (21:30)
Using decoys (24:45)
Perfect timing (29:30)
Pure Elevation in Colorado (35:30)
Everything over the counter (43:30)
Hunting with different groups (50:15)
If you could only have one hunt (54:30)
Best gear from this season (1:00:30)
The Sony 6500 (1:13:30)
Having good equipment pays off (1:28:30)
Dropping bulls off at the butcher (1:34:15)
The OnX after party (1:36:30)
The Land Of the Free goes live (1:39:30)
How to top this year (1:45:30)
South to Texas (1:50:15)
The new Stalker bow (1:52:45)

WBH EP 62: MIKE MITTEN 2017 SOLO TRADITIONAL MOOSE HUNT Oct 23, 2017

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Hey everybody, welcome to the show! In today's episode, I bring Mike Mitten back on, and we talk about his awesome successful solo moose hunt in Alaska. If you listened to the last few episodes, you'll know that we recently talked to Mike and he explained the crazy journey of moose hunting with traditional equipment. Now that Mike has filled his tag this year, it seemed fitting to bring him back on and hear the story of the absolute giant that he took! hope you all enjoy this episode. Show Notes:

Interview starts (1:30)
The trip up to Alaska (4:00)
Sketchy landings (18:00)
Reaching as many ears as possible (21:30)
Why bulls will lock up on you (28:30)
A moose at the bottom of the hill (39:30)
Coming into your shooting lane (48:30)
Killing a warrior (56:30)
A 70 inch bull (1:02:30)
Multiple opportunities (1:10:30)
Condensation in the sawtooth (1:17:00)
Gear questions (1:23:00)
Bow set up for a recurve moose hunt (1:31:00)
Water treatment (1:42:00)
Breaking down 600 pounds of meat (1:44:00)
Total cost of the trip (1:49:30)

WBH EP 61: CHASING THE DREAM Oct 15, 2017

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Welcome to the show. Thanks for staying with us in this gap between episodes, I'm sure everyone understands the delay is that its hunting season. We hope that this season has brought you many memories and success. In today's episode, South sits down with his employee Jake, and they discuss the process of moving from northern California to Colorado in pursuit of the dream that they are chasing. They discuss the decisions that lead up to quitting your stable job and pursuing a job in what you're passionate about. Thank you all for listening! Show Notes:

Interview starts (1:00)
Working for South (8:00)
The road trip (18:30)
Going from a stable job to going all in on a big move (26:00)
Advice to your 20-year-old self (36:30)
Moving to a location that benefits your interests and goals (43:00)
Interning for your dream job (54:00)
Live looking forward, not looking backwards (59:00)

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