Average Jack Archery

We jump across borders for this episode as we get together with Lucas Cooney (@ArcheryTalk on YouTube) from the Great White North! Lucas tests and tries new bows as part of his job every year and has a plethora of experience shooting different grips, sights, rests, and releases. We talk new bows, embarrassing hinge stories, and have plenty of laughs along the way. 

It's never good news when two elementary school teachers get together to talk archery and saddle hunting. Never know what nonsense they'll get in to! Not to mention, Pat has a 32" DRAW LENGTH?!

"I spent my 20's and 30' under fluorescent lights...in Philadelphia, New York...and I just felt like something was missing. I didn't know what it was..." I'm glad found the outdoors! Many thanks to Gerry for coming on and having a blast with me in the Summer of 2020 recording this episode. Remember to check out Backcountry Hunters and Anglers! https://www.backcountryhunters.org/ 

Had a blast sitting down with my good friend, Derek Craig, of New Day Outdoors and Magnus Broadheads. We talk A LOT about what's currently going on in the industry and how folks just don't understand what all goes into developing a broadhead lineup. And speak of which...is there a Magnus "Murder Hornet" on the horizon for 2021?!

What a trip! By air or sea we're headed to the Hawaiian islands to talk with Rob about his experience bowhunting some of the most target-rich environment I've ever heard of...and with 80 pound limbs?! We dive into a lot of the nuances of hunting a very different part of the planet, as well as how hunting is or isn't a part of the island's culture. Thanks for listening! 

When I say "topography" of PA, Brain just gets a chuckle. This week we turn to the mountainous state of West Virginia to talk to Brian about saddle hunting being a "young man's game", multi-buck state, and our plans for this upcoming fall season. Thanks for tuning in!

Today we go cross country to see some beautiful sunsets and talk to Kyle in his home state of California. Kyle is a committed outdoorsman who has ignited a passion for bowhunting and we have a great conversation on budget bow setups, California game laws/licenses, and much more! Pass the sunscreen and lay out your beach towels while you stick around for this one.

On this week's episode, we sit down with Aaron from Indiana! We talk budget bows, lower poundage, and some top-shelf arrow setups. Had a blast shooting the breeze in this one so stick around!

We head to the Pacific NW on today's episode! Get to sit down with Drew as he talks about his getting into bowhunting with a very budget minded setup, target panic, and where should we put our money into setups? All that and more so pop in the earbuds and sit down for a listen.

If you do nothing else today, at the very least listen to the first 10 minutes of this episode! We sit down with the owner, "Kaz", of Buck Rub Archery in Wisconsin. I filmed some of their products at ATA 2020. Kaz has some AMAZING insights into the world of archery both old and new. Was a pleasure to sit down with him and "learn some new tricks from an old dog"!

Today, we hit up the Keystone State as we talk to Andrew Downs! We talk an older bow setup, getting our young kids into the outdoors, and touch on some "intricate" PA hunting laws and regulations. I know I enjoyed the conversation and I hope you do too!

On today's episode, we turn northward to "the Mitten" to talk with Nick Otto; owner and operator of "The Huntavore" podcast and YouTube channel. We cover a lot of topics from using a more "budget minded" compound setup, shooting a longbow, heavy arrows, and definitely venison breakdown and Nick's top recipe choice.

Today we get to chat with Shawn Teed: MMA Heavyweight champ and avid bowhunter from New Jersey! Shawn offers some great perspectives on what archery means to him, starting into archery, and what keeps him coming back season after season. Want to see some of his content? Check him out on Instagram @teedmma ! 

The AJA Podcast takes a turn to the Hoosier State (sorry, Purdue) and talks OTC Elk, saddle hunting, and much more with John Heikamp in Episode 2! Unfortunately, we did experience some less-than-awesome audio due to connectivity issues in the middle of the show, but bear with us as it does iron itself out! John brings a great perspective into the world of starting to saddle hunt, buying used bows, and also going with a heavier arrow setup to chase some elk.

There are A LOT of things folks don't understand about the archery industry and how bow shops work in the modern world. Today, I want to hopefully bring some of those things to light, and hopefully you'll have a better understanding of why your shop can be "good" or "bad".