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A traditional bowhunting podcast. We hunt with recurves and longbows 

Mark Hoeksema


    • Jun 2, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 20m AVG DURATION
    • 95 EPISODES


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    South Cox - Stalker Stickbows

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 61:31


    Send us a textEpisode 95 - In this episode is was fun to sit down with South who is the owner of Stalker Stickbows. We talked about his company and of course mule deer hunting. If you're looking for a stickbow give Stalker stickbows a look !! Enjoy !                        www.abowyer.com                                                                                                                  www.truenortharrows.com                                                                                                    www.sauktrailarchery.com                                                                                                      www.selkirknorthtradingco.com discount code SBC 15                                                      Special thanks - Sauk Trail Archery , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

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    Chris Crow

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 72:59


    Send us a textEpisode 94 - This episode is primarily focused on hunting out west. Chris lives in Colorado so we covered some elk hunting, a great bear charging story and of course all things traditional bowhunting....... Enjoy !!! Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    Jesse Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 58:38


    Send us a textEpisode 93 - In this episode we covered all things traditional archery and bowhunting. We of course talked gear, Schafer Silvertip bows and even some bear hunting..... Enjoy !!!                                                                                                                  Discount code STICKBOW at www.abowyer.com                                                              www.truenortharrows.com                                                                                                    www.kzoobowworks.com                                                                                                      Discount code SBC 15 at www.selkirknorthtradingco.com     Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    Dave Schneider - Whiskey City Trad Gear

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 74:33


    Send us a textEpisode 92 - What a blast having Dave back on the podcast !!!! We covered Whiskey City , Whiskey City Trad Archers and even talked some turkey hunting. We also covered some bear hunting, broadheads and  bows. It was also fun talking about Comptons and ETAR ! Enjoy !!!!                                                                                  Use discount code STICKBOW for 5% discount in the month of May www.abowyer.com                                                                                                               www.kzoobowworks.com                                                                                                       www.truenortharrows.com                                                                                                     www.selkirknorthtradingco.com Use discount code SBC15                                                                                       Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    Alex Schrum - Big Snow Finger Tabs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 97:42


    Send us a textEpisode 91 - This episode is full of all things trad !!!! We covered his deer camp in Missouri, some bow talk, broadheads and of course Big Snow finger tabs !!! Go check out his tabs at www.bigsnowfingertabs.com                                                          www.abowyer.com discount code STICKBOW for 5% off in the month of May            www.truenortharrows.com                                                                                                    www.kzoobowworks.com                                                                                                      www.selkirknorthtradingco.com Use discount code SBC 15      Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    Episode 90 - Brad Looze

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 91:40


    Send us a textIn this episode I had fun talking to Brad from Wisconsin. We pretty much cover everything when it comes to traditional bowhunting. We covered hunting for whitetails, pronghorn antelope, turkeys and even bears !! Enjoy !!                                                                                                                                                                                    www.selkirknorthtradingco.com  Discount code SBC15                                                                                                                                                                                                       www.kzoobowworks.com                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            www.abowyer.com                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       www.truenortharrows.com                   Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    Ron Angelo - Tradhunters magazine and Standing Wolf Archery

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 71:06


    Send us a textEpisode 89 - In this episode Ron tells me all about his archery company called Standing Wolf Archery. Ron also tells me about his latest project TradHunters magazine which is coming out soon !! Enjoy !!!!!  Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    Zach Larsen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 68:51


    Send us a textEpisode 88 - If you like traditional bowhunting stories this is your episode. Zach shares hunting stories for elk, whitetails, coues deer, mule deer and even a jackrabbit story !! We even talked about selfbows......Enjoy !!  Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    Jim Eeckhout

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 83:33


    Episode 87 - If your looking to go out on a backcountry bowhunt you'll enjoy this episode. Jim shares his go to items from clothing, camping gear and even his bow and arrow setup. We also talked about the new traditional bowhunting magazine coming out soon called Tradhunters!!! Lastly we covered the traditional archery hall of fame.....Enjoy!!       Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    Kevin Robinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 79:56


    Episode 86 - This episode is chuck full of hunting out west. Kevin grew up in Illinois but moved to Montana 30 years ago and is an avid stickbow hunter chasing elk, deer and bears!!! Kevin shares a great elk and whitetail hunting story. Enjoy !!!!  Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    Shawn Leahy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 69:32


    Episode 85 - What a fun time I had meeting Shawn !! He is a avid stickbow hunter from Wisconsin and we talked about his first trad kill, some whitetail stories, his local club and all things traditional bowhunting!! Enjoy !!!!    Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    Greg Krause

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 78:26


    Episode 84 - What a blast it was talking to Greg Krause from New York . We covered everything when it comes to traditional bowhunting. We covered his bow setup, broadheads, tree stand setup, bear hunting and even some whitetail hunting stories......Enjoy !!!!  Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    Kenny Decker - West Virginia Fur and Fin Outdoors

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 66:26


    Episode 83 - In this episode Kenny and I talk all things related to shooting a stickbow. We cover his first traditional kill, how he got into traditional archery, some whitetail hunting stories, ETAR and even some fishing !!! Enjoy !!! Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    Victor Guarisco

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 81:33


    Episode 82 - If you're into an episode with a great story this is one of them !!! Victor tells a great black bear hunting story that I know you'll enjoy. We also talk about his hunting show called Crimson Trail which is on Carbon TV and You Tube. We also talked about how Victor has switched from shooting a compound to using a stickbow .....enjoy !!!!     Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

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    Caleb Flies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 71:53


    Episode 81 - If you're a subscriber to Traditional Bowhunter Magazine you've probably read the amazing article that Caleb Flies wrote about a recent bear hunt in Oklahoma. We cover the hunt in great detail and cover all things bear hunting and traditional bowhunting!! Enjoy !!!Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    Jacob Lyons

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 85:54


    Episode 80 - Join me as I had a great time talking to Jacob!! We talked about his bowhunting film called " The Bowhunter " We also talked moose, elk , pronghorn antelope, mule deer, bow and arrow setup and more.......Enjoy  Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    Derek MacIntyre

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 65:38


    Episode 79 - This episode is a fun one !!! We talk some whitetail hunting on  public land in Wisconsin, some hockey talk and of course everything traditional bowhunting !! Enjoy  Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    Tim Nebel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 81:54


    Episode 78 - In this episode Tim and I cover just about everything from his podcast ( The Traditional Bowhunting Podcast ) to nock thread, bows, 1st trad kill and all things traditional bowhunting.......EnjoySpecial thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    Todd Freeman - u.p. bowhunter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 80:42


    Episode 77 - Come along as I have a great chat with the u.p. bowhunter Todd Freeman. Todd grew up in the u.p. of Michigan and he shares some of the challenges hunting there. We also covered some treestand talk, his first trad kill and of course some bow talk..... Enjoy !!  Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    Jason Samkowiak - Samko Trad Bow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 71:43


    This episode has it all !!!! Jason and I cover hunting for bears, caribou, hogs and even cover hunting from the ground. We also talk treestand set up and of course his  You Tube channel. I'm confident you'll learn something from listening to this episode...... Enjoy !!!   Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    Steve Stivaly - Gettin stickbow close

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 84:10


    Episode 75 - What a great episode as I talk to Steve Stivaly from the you tube channel Gettin Stickbow Close. Steve has some great whitetail stories, some hog hunting and even a great moose story from Newfoundland. Oh I almost forgot , he shared some treestand tips.....Enjoy Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    Noah Booth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 74:35


    On this week's episode I had a great time talking to Noah Booth who's an excellent stickbow shooter from Illinois. We covered alot of topics in this episode. We talked about his first bow which was a selfbow, his first kill with a recurve, two great whitetail stories, XOP treestands and so much more...... Enjoy      Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    Robert Spillman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 73:02


    Episode 73 - Let me introduce Robert Spillman of Ohio !!! We had a blast talking traditional bowhunting ( of course ) We also spent time talking about his bow building business called Spillman Custom Recurves, some turkey hunting and even some fishing talk .......Enjoy Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    Mark Murphy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 74:32


    Episode 72 - Come along as Mark and I talk traditional bowhunting. We had fun talking about our first compounds, some deer hunting, turkey hunting and even some treestand talk......Enjoy !! Kalamazoo Bow Works, Ohio Traditional ArDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    Kenny and Gabe Umstead

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 66:15


    In this episode I got to hear the amazing story of Kenny and Gabe shooting amazing bucks from the same tree stand, Gabe shot his in the morning and Kenny shot his in the late afternoon!!! These guys were a blast to have on and I think you'll enjoy it. Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    Garrett Russell - " starvintradman "

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 68:12


    Come along as I introduce the starvintradman Garrett Russell. We had a blast talking about his first deer taken, some treestand talk and of course traditional bowhunting. Enjoy !! Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

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    Kegan McCabe - Omega longbows

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 64:13


    Episode 69 - In this episode I had the priviledge to talk to the owner of Omega longbows Kegan McCabe. I had a great time hearing how he got into building bows and all the challenges that go with it. If you're considering buying a longbow look at Omega lonbows! Enjoy  Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    Rick Rork

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 87:03


    In this episode I had the pleasure to get to know Rick. We of course talked all things traditional bowhunting including Rick making a bow string using his dads chalk line. We talked turkey hunting,bear hunting and smallmouth bass fishing. Oh I forgot to mention we also talked alot about different bows. EnjoySpecial thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    Austin and Courtney Motte - St Joe River Bows

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 64:29


    In this episode I had fun meeting Austin and Courtney Motte and hearing all about their bow company. They just recently acquired the company in September. They are also the owners of Thunderbird Traditional Archery. Enjoy!  Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    Erik Hoff - St Patrick Lake Longbows

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 81:42


    In this episode I got to meet Erik Hoff of St. Patrick Lake Longbows. It was a pleasure to hear all about his bow company. We talked about ASL bows, his first deer taken, some arrow talk and a whole lot more !!! Enjoy !    Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    Kevin Bishop - Traditional & Classic Archery Trade Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 77:28


    Episode 65 - What a great time it was talking to a fellow hoosier Kevin Bishop. We of course talked bows including the Bighorn Bow Co. which Kevin is a big fan. I also got to hear some great hunting stories including a mountain lion hunt. He also filled me in on the TCATS event coming up in January alongside the Traditional Bowhunters Expo in Kalamazoo Michigan. ENJOY !!!! Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    Malachi Nolletti

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 95:27


    In this episode Malachi fills me in on what its like to hunt Oregon . He covers elk and blacktail deer. He also tells the story of his first deer taken at the age of 12. I know you guys will enjoy this one !!!  Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    David Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 72:08


    What a blast I had talking to Dave ! Come along as Dave tells some great hunting stories including bear, elk, deer and even some bowfishing. Dave also fills me in on a new book he has coming out !! Enjoy   Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    Jacob Chapman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 80:58


    This episode covers some different topics including pheasant hunting, some bear hunting and even a motorcycle accident that involved a deer !! Jacob is an awesome guy so enjoy...... Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

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    Jason Kishpaugh - K-Paw Custom Knives

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 72:14


    If your'e ever interested in getting a custom knife this is the episode for you! Had a great time talking with Jason and learning about knife making. We also had to talk a little hunting !! Enjoy Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    Josh Boram - Damon Howatt

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 78:00


    This episode is all about Damon Howatt bows. Josh is the owner of Damon Howatt and he tells us how he acquired the company and all the challenges of getting it up running again. Enjoy !!!  Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    Triple J Lodge - bear hunt 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 60:33


    In this episode my buddy Brian and I sat down with Triple J Lodge owners Jason and Nicole LeClair at the conclusion of our bear hunt. If you've ever bear hunted you'll really enjoy this one. We had a great week with Jason and Nicole, enjoy!  Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    United bowhunters of Illinois - Brad Morris & Jason Beaudry

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 74:33


    Come along as I introduce you to the United bowhunters of Illinois and two of its members Brad and Jason . If you guys are looking to join a great organization this is the one. We also had a blast talking some deer and bear hunting ! Enjoy Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    Jesse Savage

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 66:44


    In this episode we talked about Bear archery and also about being a blacksmith. Jesse if one heck of a blacksmith !! Check him out on Instagram and at jessesavageblacksmith.com......Enjoy !!!   Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    Matthew Morris - Songdog Stickbows

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 75:41


    Come along as I introduce Matthew Morris of Songdog Stickbows and the host of The Bowyer Podcast. We had a great time talking about his bow company, his podcast and even some cool hunting stories , ENJOYSpecial thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

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    Ryan Barnwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 76:27


    In this episode Ryan and I covered just about everything. We started off with Ryan telling a story of bowhunting for cranes !!! Yes I said CRANES. Then he told a great story of hunting in New Zealand, some bear hunting in Alberta, aoudad hunting in Texas and coues deer in Mexico. This episode is full of adventures !! Enjoy  Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    Bill Ward - " Stick Hippie "

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 73:54


    What a fun time I had talking to the stick hippie Bill Ward! We covered Bear archery, whitetail hunting stories and he also filled me in on his Facebook group he started called fellowship of christian archery lovers!! Go check it out and thanks for listening. Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

    Rick Spicer - Backcountry Quivers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 78:28


    In this episode Rick tells us all about his quiver business Backcountry Quivers. If you're looking for a back quiver Rick is the guy ! It was fun to hear some great bear, whitetail and elk stories...... Hope everyone enjoys this episode as I did, enjoy !!!   Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , Ohio Traditional Archery and Abowyer broadheads

    Episode 52 - David Schneider - Whiskey City Trad Gear

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 88:01


    In this episode Dave tells me all about his company and the challenges in being a small business owner. We had fun talking bows, arrows and his current set up. We also covered bear hunting and even some arrow building !! Check out his website wctrad.com ENJOY !!  Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , Ohio Traditional Archery and Abowyer broadheads

    Scott Crippen - Lost Arrow Longbows

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 71:34


    In this episode Scott and I covered alot of things..... we talked about mule deer and moose hunting, we covered some Africa bowhunting and even talked some salt water fishing! Oh and by the way he builds beautiful bows !! EnjoySpecial thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , Ohio Traditional Archery and Abowyer broadheads

    Lance Martin - PA stickbow hunter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 67:33


    What a blast talking whitetails and turkeys with Lance. I think Pennsylvania is full of great traditional bowhunters. We of course talked about his hunting setup and we even talked a little NHL hockey ! EnjoySpecial thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , Ohio Traditional Archery and Abowyer broadheads

    Bryce Weck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 70:15


         This episode is all about bowhunting New Zealand ! Bryce who lives there goes in great detail of all the hunting opportunities and its amazing ! If you've ever considered hunting in New Zealand please give this episode a listen. Enjoy    Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , Ohio Traditional Archery and Abowyer broadheads

    Dave Darling - Kalamazoo Bow Works

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 81:43


    I wanted to have Dave on again since he got back recently from his Quebec bear hunt. We talked about his bear hunt, the Kalamazoo Trad Expo with a surprise announcement and all things traditional bowhunting..... Enjoy   Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , Ohio Traditional Archery and Abowyer broadheads

    Tony Messina

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 69:31


    Episode 47 - In this episode I had a blast talking to Tony Messina. This episode has a little bit of everything. Tony gives some good tips into how to learn to shoot trad. We talked in detail his personal set up which include banana cut feathers and Simmons broadheads. Enjoy !!!    Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , Ohio Traditional Archery and Abowyer broadheads

    Joshua Phillips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 109:01


    This episode is all about BEARS !!!!!! Josh just got back from Alberta chasing black bears . If you're looking into going on a bear hunt this episode is for you !!! We cover about everything when it comes to bear hunting, ENJOY !!!! Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , Ohio Traditional Archery and Abowyer broadheads

    Jorge Coppen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 87:14


    I had a great time talking with Jorge about his new book Bear Archery - The Golden Years 1949-1977. If you don't own this book I highly recommend it !!!! We of course talked alot about Bear Archery but Jorge also told some great hunting stories including caribou, elk and moose . Enjoy !!!!   Special thanks - Kalamazoo Bow Works , Ohio Traditional Archery and Abowyer broadheads

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