HHA Sports Podcast

We're talking crossbows on this edition of the HHA Sports Podcast with one of the country's most knowledgeable horizontal archery experts. Todd Bromley of Crossbow Magazine joins host Mike Avery to talk about the impact of crossbows on the archery world. They also discuss speed, effective hunting range....and what to look for in a new crossbow. Todd also describes the advantage of using an HHA Optimizer on a crossbow for hunting.  

Marketing Director Scott Bakken talks about his recent hunting adventures out west, including antelope in Wyoming and elk in Idaho. He also describes how to set up a one pin HHA sight to cover a wide range of distances.

Allie D'Andrea is travelling the western states in search of big game. She talks about her role as a social media influencer and how she uses instagram and YouTube to promote hunting. She also describes her relationship with HHA.

Jessica Byers of Follow Her Arrow talks about how she got started bowhunting and her recent transition to shooting left handed. She also describes recent hunting adventures in Australia and New Zealand and her experience with HHA products.

Scott Bakken says it’s been a very busy summer so far at the Wisconsin based company. He talks about the challenges of marketing, promotion and production - and their corporate philosophy of excelling at every part of the business.

Jeff Frederick of Frederick Custom Calls talks about the role calling plays in a successful hunt and he demonstrates a couple of sequences. He also describes his quest to take his first bird with a bow, without a blind - and on camera.

HHA's Chris Hamm describes how his Dad Harry started the company with a product called the "Knucklehead". He also describes the HHA commitment to quality and respect for their customers while continuing to develop new products for today's archers.

Sean DeGrey of Total Archery Challenge talks about a series of shoots across the country this summer. Challenging 3D courses in seven different states. The shoots are a way for archers to challenge their ability & have fun with fellow shooters.

This month on the HHA Sports Podcast we're talking with a long time partner of the company. Chuck Cooley from Feather Vision produces the lenses for HHA sights. Chuck describes the process of making those lenses and why attention to detail is critical.

Scott Bakken describes the recent ATA show, including excitement over their new Tetra sight. He also talks about development and production of that sight and describes the process of bringing a new product to market.

Professional baseball player and Buck Commander Adam LaRoche talks about his passion for bowhunting and the outdoors. Adam then tells the story of his friendship with HHA's Chris Hamm.  

Brandon Adams of the Major League Bowhunter TV show talks about the relationship between MLB and HHA... and the world of outdoor television today. Brandon also tells the story of his phenomenal fall hunting season.  

Riley Arnold of Vortex Optics describes the products they make including rifle scopes, binoculars and spotting scopes. Then he talks about the HHA Optimizer/Vortex Crossfire scope combination for crossbow hunters.

Thomas Mlsna harvested a 214” buck on the opening day of Wisconsin’s bow season. Mlsna tells the story of his first encounter with “Candy Man”, how he followed the buck through several seasons and eventually shot him while “self filming” the hunt.

Marketing Director Scott Bakken talks about new product categories that could soon be in the HHA lineup. Then, the conversation turns to an Alaskan moose and caribou hunting trip Bakken has coming up.

Chris Hood from Predator Camouflage talks about the mutual respect Predator Camo and HHA enjoy. He says both Wisconsin companies share a business philosophy and drive to produce the best products possible.

Melissa Bachman talks about being criticized in social media for her hunting passion and says infighting among hunters is a a threat to our way of life. Bachman then explains how HHA sights allow her to be more confident and a better hunter.

HHA Social Media Director & Content Manager Josh Preissner says the platforms are an important part of the HHA marketing plan & a great way to reach customers. It's an interesting conversation about how HHA is working hard to be a leader in the industry.

Scott Bakken talks about the new multi pin sights and the Virtus rest. Then, Scott talks about the recent Pope and Young convention and introduces us to Rick Mowery of that prestigious group. The two also discuss their strong partnership.

HHA's Chris Hamm talks about the new Virtus arrow rest. Then, Justin Zarr of Bow Hunt or Die TV joins the conversation. The two veteran hunters discuss the future of archery and the continued evolution of gear and products.

We get a look behind the scenes with Chris Hamm about how the company started and their motivation to be an industry leader. Chris also talks about the Optimizer adjustable sight and unveils some new products from this Wisconsin based company.