Hoyt Bowhunting Podcast

Hoyt Engineer Kevin Shamblen joins us to discuss the NEW 2025 Products and showcase the updated features and benefits of both the RX-9 Series bows and the Alpha AX-2 Series.

Midwest Whitetail is THEE experts when it comes to behaviors, patterns and harvesting BIG mature bucks.  Join us in talking with Josh Sparks from MWW in his RUTCATION update for IOWA!

Art and Michelle Helin are chasing some GREAT deer in Wisconsin ... BUT ... its getting quiet!

Adam Hays of Team 200 has his sights set on an OHIO BOONER!  What is he looking at in the next few days with the tract his target buck is running on!

Kris Seymour eyes his GIANT !!!  What a day November 8 was and so much more to come!

What a November 7th Josh and Rachel Pflasterer had in their HONEY HOLE!

Sometimes you have to give them a little ... especially in the rut!  When it comes to the wind in the rut you may have to give some to them in order capitalize on that target buck.  Listen to Cole Tanner as he sits down to discuss scent, the wind, and how giving your target buck a little wind can put him right in your lap!

NOVEMBER 6!  The chase is on, fronts are moving in - where do you want to be right now!  Evan sits down with Beau Martonik to talk about what Beau's been seeing in PA and what his focus will be this week heading to NY.

RUTCATION IS ON!!  Fronts are pushing through and bucks are getting ready!  Join Evan as he sits down with Ralph Cianciarulo on the current activity in Illinois!

IT'S RUTCATION!!  Updates from around the whitetail woods!  November 1, 2024 and bucks have been hitting the ground.  Hear from Hoyt Sales Rep Gabe Perkins on his November 1 in Iowa!

John Dudley sits down with the Hoyt Bowhunting Podcast Crew to discuss the Magic Dates for 2024!  We have a short recap of John's recent Africa trip and his arrow set-ups then...we get HOT and HEAVY into the Whitetail Rut.  Phases of the rut, John's moon theory, and even some decoying tips and tactics.  You don't want to miss this one!

THE FINALE!!!  Hear about the September of Successes for Danny and Evan.  If you have had a successful hunt we'd LOVE to hear from you!  Share your picture and story with us at: @HoytTaggedOut page on Instagram.

WHAT A SEPTEMBER!  High's and Low's all culminating in rollercoasters of emotions for Hosts Danny Farris and Evan Williams.   Join us as they sit down campfire story style and relive a September for the ages - PART 1!!!!

Danny Farris sits down with the GODFATHER of Ground Blind Hunting - Brooks Johnson!  Ever been busted in your blind or constantly have that does eyes right on you?  Join Danny and Brooks as they discuss a plethora of lessons learned during Brooks' years as Co-Owner of Double Bull Blinds to help make your next blind hunt more successful!

Ben Greenfield sits down with Allen Bolen to discuss BIOHACKING for the ultimate backcountry performance.  Allen and Ben discuss maximizing fuel and food for hunting the backcountry and resetting your body for life and all the things that it can throw at you.

" This broadhead flies JUST like a field point! " We've all heard it before.  NOW hear the science behind the design to optimizing your broadhead performance with Bill Vanderheyden of IRONWILL Broadheads.

There's no doubt that our way of life is under attack.  As hunters it's critical that we all be active and step up to protect the future of hunting for our children and grandchildren and the many generations to come of outdoorsmen and women.  H.O.W.L is an organization that lends us a voice and way to to be heard.  Join Danny Farris as he sits down with John Stallone to discuss how we can join the fight to protect our hunting rights.

" I'M BACK " - John Dudley sits down and is welcomed HOME!

For years Jeremy Dugger of Xpert Archery, a Pro Shop in New Mexico, has been asking his customers a series of questions about their hunts.  Specifically about their set-ups and performance in the field and the results - are QUITE EYE OPENING!

Allen continues his conversation with Pope and  Young discussing their convention, new world records, and their growth.   Become a Pope and Young member and help protect our hunting heritage for the next generation at:  https://www.pope-young.org/membership-options  

For decades Spot Hogg has been an industry leader building a reputation on durability and dependability.  Join us as we hear the stories from Josh Johnson on how they became Spot Hogg! 

Keith Beasley from Canada in the Rough joins Danny and Evan on this episode as they discuss Keith and Evan's recent adventure to Ontario to hunt " CRANKER " Carnivores - Spring Bears!!!   Canada in the Rough YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@canadaintheroughtv/videos Best of Bears Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inJFu9OGr64 Shot Placement Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oSJCcjzvZs  

Host Allen Bolen sits down with Dallas Smith and Justin Spring from the Pope and Young Club for Part 1 of their conversation on conservation and all the exciting new things with the Pope and Young Club.   The Pope and Young Club stands with bowhunting!  Defending our passions, that are committed, they are vigilant and we as a community must stand united.  That fight that we face isn't reserved only for those in a record books.  Every bowhunter and future bowhunter and potential bowhunter should join their ranks so that all may enjoy the pursuits and passions of bowhunting that we do today and for years to come.  Now is the time for us to Preserve, Promote and Protect out Heritage, our Legacy and our Future! https://www.pope-young.org/  

Our traditions and way of life are under attack!  The anti-hunting movement is stronger than ever and they are coming in force.  Dan Gates joins Host Danny Farris to discuss the initiatives facing sportsmen in Colorado AND the effect that their fight will have in YOUR state and on your hunting future!

The history and focus behind the hottest accessories on the market today with Kolby Hanley, founder of UltraView Archery.  Join Hosts Danny Farris and Evan Williams as they are able to find out more about UV and not only where they came from but where they are going!

If you work as hard in the "off-season" training, shooting, shed hunting, getting in food plots checking cameras, hanging sets and more then you NEED to make sure that you are fueling your body for performance.  Ryan Alspach of WARRIOR FUEL SUPPLEMENTS sits down with Allen Bolen and Evan Williams to discuss your bodies needs for performance in all aspects of life as well as a little campfire chatting and story telling from Ryan's OTC hunts.

Tis TAC SEASON!  The MASTERMIND behind the Total Archery Challenge events - Sean DeGray sits down with Allen Bolen and Evan Williams to discuss everything about TAC!  How it started - where its going - and SOOOO much more!

Our Pow Wow with Perkins!  Yahsti Perkins is known for harvesting GIANT bulls with his bow and now host Danny Farris gets a chance to sit down with him to sling some BS, share some stories, and talk open country thunder chickens on this episode of the Hoyt Bowhunting Podcast.  Want to SEE the podcast!!  Check out our YouTube Channel for our podcasts going visual at: https://www.youtube.com/@hoytarcheryofficial/featured  

What do you do with a "blown" season ... end it with your twelfth BOONER!  Adam Hays had bucks poached, shot by neighbors and more but stayed after it to connect in the late season on his TWELFTH Booner! 

They're here and now what!  Wolves have hit the ground in Colorado and there's not only more wolves to come BUT there is more legislation coming that could have catastrophic implications for the future of hunting in Colorado.  Join host Danny Farris as he sits down with Aron Snyder, Derek Wolfe and Lane Walter as they discuss what the reintroduction of wolves means to ranchers and hunters in Colorado as well as what implications ballot biology could play in the years to come for not only Colorado but EVERY state in the country.

Owen Reigler has dreamed of chasing monster whitetail's on his farm in Iowa and the 2023 season did NOT disappoint!  Join Hoyt Bowhunting Host Danny Farris and Evan Williams as they sit down hear the story of Owen's Iowa LOCHNESS MONSTER ( 213" ).   Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdPm-xQK5p0&t=2690s  

When everything this season seems to be stacked against him Iowa native Kaleb Greiner calls an audible midseason and harvests ... well you'll hear all about it here with Host Danny Farris as they relive Kaleb's Iowa blitz.   To see the video of this hunt:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZQ-D-2kK_E  

The RUT continues!  Opportunities are all over to extend your hunting season.  Join Host Allen Bolen and Western Hunter Magazine Editor James Yates as they discuss hunting rutting desert Muleys!

Game on the ground.  Tagged Punched.  Now what?  Host Allen Bolen sits down with Jeremiah Doughty: Professional Chef, hunter, writer and podcaster to learn about field care, meat cuts and how to maximize your harvest from the field to your plate.

IN SHOPS NOW!!!   Host Danny Farris is joined by Hoyt President Zak Kurtzhals, Engineering Manager Brian Gold and Director of Marketing Jeremy Eldredge as this quintuplet of experienced bowhunters talks shop around the newly launched 2024 Hoyt Product Line. 

What have you forgotten about Bowhunting Whitetails?  Join Danny Farris and special guest Co-Host Josh Sparks of Midwest Whitetail for this episode of BOWHUNTING WHITETAILS.  Danny and Josh sit down with Tyler Christophel, from Tennessee, as he begins his journey into the world of bowhunting whitetails.  What have you forgotten about bowhunting whitetails?  Join us as we begin to scratch the surface with a beginner bowhunter!

Great friend, Jared Mills, sits down with Hoyt Bowhunting Host Danny Farris and Evan Williams to tell the story of his Iowa TRIFECTA!!!  Jared filled all 3 of his Iowa buck tags during the 2022 season for the first time ever.  See the videos on Jared's YouTube channel: WORLD CLASS 194" Typical at 3 yards  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54_47gk6P6U Another GIANT at 3 STEPS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWwB7Ivl0ws&t=514s 5 MINUTES LEFT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pb5loTFl_hk&t=1010s  

Join host Allen Bolen as he sits down with good friend Tyler Ridenour.  Tyler ventured to New Zealand to hunt Stag, Tar and Chamois with his family in this story from the season.

Long time friend of Co-host Evan Williams, Tyson Kline, joins the podcast today with both Danny and Evan as they sit down for a little DIY Elk Q & A.  Tyson is preparing for his first archery elk hunt and had a list of questions that Danny and Evan begin to tackle.

Host Allen Bolen is joined by Utah natives Logan Larson and Albert Jefferson as they prepare for their first Alaskan Adventure chasing Barren Ground Caribou.  Logan and Albert have compiled a list of questions to ask Allen with his extensive knowledge of Alaska and hunting Caribou.

There's nothing like getting in close on Rutting Bulls and no one gets closer on them than Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo.  Join Host Danny Farris and Evan Williams as they discuss one of this amazing couples's closest rutting bull encounters in the field and how BOTH hunts came together.

Join the Hoyt Bowhunting Podcast Team as they sit down with Jace Bauserman.  Writer, editor, and ANTELOPE KING; Jace, Danny and Evan discuss bowhunting strategies and throwing the kitchen sink at these Prince's of the Plains.

The definition of mentally tough!  Hear from Matt Bateman on the successes he achieved during his 2022 hunting season and what he had to overcome physically in the process.

Alaska - DIY!  Does it get ANY BETTER!!!  Join host Allen Bolen and GREAT friend Justin Shaffer as they discuss the options and OPPORTUNITIES for Non-Resident hunters looking to conquer THE LAST FRONTIER!

Allen Bolen sits down with the ONE and ONLY; Brady Ellison!  Brady is an AVID hunter and US Olympian.  Multiple time Olympic Medalist and the most decorated archery in the history of the World Archery Federation.  Join us as we discuss success before you execute your shot and stories from the field hunting with Brady.

Hoyt Bowhunting host Allen Bolen is joined by Mark Boardman from Vortex Optics to discuss all things GLASS!  Terminology, Pros/Cons, Glassing benefits from a Tripod and so much more in Episode 77!

Our great friend Marc Smith joins Danny and Evan to discuss his passion for Mule Deer and what his move home to Texas has taught him and how that move has rejuvenated and energized his passions for the outdoors.

Dr. Preston Ward joins Allen and Evan to discuss extending our time in the field as bowhunters.  Injury prevention and building a bowhunting bulletproof body so that we can enjoy our passions longer in life.  Dr. Ward is a Physical Therapist who has built his practice specifically around his passion for bowhunting and he works directly with the US National Team as well as some of the top ranked tournament archers in the world and world renown bowhunters. 

Ken Byers and the Hooked Hunting Team are credited with over 900 turkey harvests!  Listen as he joins Hoyt Bowhunting Hosts Danny Farris and Evan Williams as they discuss Ken's incredible record hunting Gobblers and his keys to Spring Success.

Hoyt Bowhunting hosts Danny Farris and Evan Williams sit down with Jason Carter, Adam Bronson, and John Petersen of Epic Outdoors to talk about playing the western points game.  The crew at Epic Outdoors have a passion for the outdoors and a long history for planning and preparing a multitude of strategies when it comes to the Western States' applications and knowing how to maximize your goals as hunter when you're looking to either get started building points or cash them in for that limited entry opportunity.

Our Stories from the Season Series continues as Host Allen Bolen is joined by Brandon Lamb and Craig Temple to hear more about their Over-the-Counter Alberta Bighorn hunt with the NEW VTM bows.  It's a real CLIFFHANGER you won't want to miss!