Bowhunting Soul

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! Please support the shows supporters: Hiko Ito Knives: https://hikoito.com/ The Push Archery Center of Knowledge: https://thepusharchery.teachable.com/

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. Please remember to like, share and subscribe to this podcast as well as the Bowhunting Soul YouTube channel. Also, check out the amazing courses at https://www.thepusharchery.com/pack/ And if you want some incredible, custom knives, head over to https://hikoito.com/ Hiko is truly a craftsman.

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! Thanks for listening. Please consider supporting the people who support this show: https://hikoito.com/ www.https://thepusharchery.teachable.com/

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: The Push Archery Center of Knowledge: https://thepusharchery.teachable.com/ Hiko Ito Knives: https://hikoito.com/

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! Please be sure to check out the show's partner links below: The PACK Courses: https://thepusharchery.teachable.com/ Hiko Ito Knives: https://hikoito.com/

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! Please consider checking out our friends of the show: The Push Archery Center of Knowledge: Homepage | The Push Archery Center of Knowledge (teachable.com) Hiko Ito Knives: HIKO ITO

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! Please check out some partners of the podcast: The Push Archery Center of Knowledge: https://thepusharchery.teachable.com/ Hiko Ito Custom Knives: https://hikoito.com/

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! Please check out the awesome links below and thanks for listening! Emrah The PUSH Courses: https://thepusharchery.teachable.com/ Hiko Ito Knives: https://hikoito.com/

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! Please remember to support: The Push Archery Center of Knowledge: https://thepusharchery.teachable.com/ Hiko Ito Knives: https://hikoito.com/

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! If you like this show, please leave a 5-star rating and review on your podcast app of choice (but Apple Podcasts and Spotify are where it's at!). Also check out: The Push Archery Center of Knowledge courses at: https://thepusharchery.teachable.com/ Hiko Ito Knives: https://hikoito.com/

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! If you like this episode, please remember to like, share and subscribe. Be sure to check out: The Push Archery Center of Knowledge: https://thepusharchery.teachable.com/ Hiko Ito Knives: https://hikoito.com/ Thanks for listening!

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". Thanks for listening! Consider checking out the awesome courses at: https://thepusharchery.teachable.com/ For awesome knives, check out: https://hikoito.com/ and enter the discountcode: 7F4RBDWD0XHD for $5 off his EDC Skinner Lite model

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! Please check out their channel "Stuff and Whiskey" on YouTube. Also be sure to check out the "Bowhunting Soul" YouTube channel for shooting tips and reviews. If you're looking to take your shooting to the next level, check out the awesome courses at https://thepusharchery.teachable.com/ For some amazing custom knives, check out Hiko Ito Knives here: https://bit.ly/Emrahoruc and type in discount code: 7F4RBD0XD for 5% off of the EDC Skinner Lite. Thanks for listening! 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! If you like this episode, please remember to like, share and subscribe. This episode is partially brought to you by the Push Archery Center of Knowledge, so if you're looking to take your shooting and tuning to the next level, click here: https://www.thepusharchery.com/pack/ Thanks for listenng! 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/ Thanks for listening! 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. Also, if you're looking to take your shooting to the next level, be sure to check out the amazing courses over at the Push Archery Center of Knowledge: http://www.thepusharchery.com Thanks for listening! Please be sure to like, share and subscribe to this episode. Sharing on social media helps tremendously! 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. If you like this episode, please remember to like, share and subscribe. Check out the Bowhunting Soul Instagram and YouTube channel while you're at it. And if you want to become a better shot, both at the range and in the hunting woods, check out the amazing PACK courses over at The Push Archery Center of Knowledge. http://thepusharchery.com Thanks for listening! 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! And if you're looking to take your archery game to the next level, check out the amazing courses offered over at the Push Archery Center of Knowledge at http://www.thepusharchery.com Thanks for listening! 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! As always, this episode is brought to you in part by the Push Archery Center of Knowledge. Awesome courses to make you a better archer and hunter. Check them out at www.thepusharchery.com Thanks for listening! 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! And if you're looking to get your archery and mental game to the next level, please consider the amazing courses offered over at The Push Archery Center of Knowledge. The PACK courses will help every level of archer and bowhunter. Check them out at: https://www.thepusharchery.com/pack 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/ Please remember to like, share and subscribe to this podcast. Ratings on your favorite podcast app is HUGELY appreciated. And don't forget to subscribe to the Bowhunting Soul YouTube Channel. Thanks for watching! 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! Thanks for listening. Please remember to leave a rating and please subscribe and spread the word about the podcast! 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. Be sure to share this episode and please leave a rating. It helps tremendously. Also check out the awesome P.A.C.K archery courses by The Push Archery by clicking the link below. Thanks for listening! Emrah P.A.C.K. Courses: www.thepusharchery.com

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! Please remember to check out Selway Archery at www. selwayarcheryproducts.com Also remember to check out the P.A.C.K courses at www.thepusharchery.com Thanks for listening!

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. If you enjoy this episode, please leave a rating on your podcast app. It's SUPER important! And be sure to subscribe and share the episode. Thanks for listening! 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! Thanks for listening. 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! Thanks for listening! Sharing this is episode AND leaving a rating is SUPER important, so please be sure to do so!

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 Thanks for listening and please remember to like, share and subscribe! And please leave a rating! 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. Cash's Etsy Page: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CashScott?ref=shop_sugg Cash's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CashScott Bowhunting Soul YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo_8BAE7Z6y49xJoUZS2nPQ

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. Thanks for listening! Saddle Hunting: https://www.youtube.com/c/SaddleHunting Bowhunting Soul: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo_8BAE7Z6y49xJoUZS2nPQ

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 Also be sure to check out St. Patrick Lake Longbows at: https://stpatricklakelongbows.com/ Please be sure to like, share and subscribe. Leaving a rating is SUPER important and greatly appreciated!

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

Just me solo this episode. I touch on a few gear related topics. So.... enjoy. 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