The Pinch Point

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Welcome to "The Pinch Point", the podcast that brings you all the latest and greatest from the exciting world of bowhunting and archery. Join your host, Justin Zarr, as we explore the fascinating stories, techniques, and people that make this sport so unique and exhilarating. Whether you're an avid bowhunter, a competitive archer, or simply someone who's fascinated by this incredible sport, join us each week on "The Pinch Point" for an unforgettable journey through the world of bowhunting and archery.

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    • Jan 26, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 42 EPISODES

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    The Pinch Point podcast is a unique and interesting show that centers around bowhunting. Hosted by Justin, who has been a guest on other podcasts, this show stands out by focusing on various news stories related to hunting that most listeners would not have heard about otherwise. With his witty sense of humor, Justin keeps the show enjoyable and entertaining. As an avid hunter myself, I find this podcast to be a refreshing take on the hunting genre.

    One of the best aspects of The Pinch Point podcast is its inclusion of news stories related to hunting. This sets it apart from other hunting podcasts that mainly focus on interviews with hunters or informational content. By discussing current events in the hunting world, Justin brings a new angle to the show and keeps listeners informed about topics they might not have stumbled upon elsewhere. Additionally, his perspective on these stories adds depth to each episode.

    Another standout aspect of this podcast is Justin's sense of humor. He has a knack for making dry or technical topics lighthearted and enjoyable to listen to. This makes each episode entertaining and leaves listeners looking forward to the next one. His wit adds a personal touch to the show, making it feel like you're having a conversation with a friend rather than just listening to a podcast.

    However, there are some downsides to The Pinch Point podcast as well. One potential criticism is that the focus on news stories may not appeal to all listeners. Some people may prefer more in-depth discussions or interviews with experienced hunters. While Justin provides his own insight and commentary on the stories, it might not be enough for those seeking more extensive content.

    In conclusion, The Pinch Point podcast is an excellent addition to the realm of hunting podcasts. With its unique approach focusing on news stories and Justin's humorous perspective, it offers an enjoyable listening experience for both experienced hunters and newcomers alike. While it may not cater to everyone's preferences in terms of content, this show has the potential to become a favorite within the hunting community. I highly recommend giving it a listen and keeping an eye out for future episodes.



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    Latest episodes from The Pinch Point

    Urban Poaching Ring, New Gear for 2024, And A Record Buck Poached?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 41:03


    The Pinch Point is back in 2024 with even more crazy stories from the archery world.

    Drone Used For Poaching, Elk Hit in Illinois, Crossbow Fired at Victim's Head! The Pinch Point Ep.41

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 37:44


    This week Justin covers several topics, including a drone used to poach deer, an elk hit on a local Illinois highway, and as always crazy crossbow stories you won't want to miss!

    Deer Smashes Through School, Elkshape Accused of Theft, Sheriff Admits to Poaching, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 51:54


    A deer runs amuck through school, Elkshape's Dan Staton is accused of stealing a trail camera on public land, and Montana sheriff poaches deer using his wife's tag!

    Ep. 39 Big Bucks, Deadly Fires & Proposals!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 42:50


    This week Justin highlights some recent monster bucks taken by celebrity hunters. We talk about fires in the stand, celebrate some post-hunt marriage proposals, and much more!

    Ep. 38 Blowing Up Blinds, Celebrity Hunters, & Hunting Accidents

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 53:38


    This week we tackle high fence hunting, karma,  crossbow murders, Black Friday, & much more!

    Justin's New Love, Stealing Deer and Shooting Pets |The Pinch Point Ep. 37

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 54:11


    In this week's episode, Justin reveals the new love in his life, and then dives into some crazy crossbow stories. You won't want to miss a minute of this episode!

    Ep. 36-Two Hunters Shoot One Buck, New Bows, and Mean Comments.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 57:04


    Welcome back, everyone! After a week of hunting action, Justin is back with a wide range of topics from new bows to drunk naked opera singers! You won't want to miss this episode.

    Walleye Cheater Busted Poaching, Record Elk, Hunter Finds Missing Child | The Pinch Point Ep. 35

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 37:50


    In this week's episode, Justin covers stories of a successful bowhunter on a once-in-a-lifetime tag, as well as one of the notorious Walleye cheaters getting busted for poaching deer. 

    Caged Deer, How to Avoid Deer On The Road, Bear Attack Survivor | The Pinch Point Ep. 34

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 49:27


    In episode 34, Justin touches on stories from a deer found in a cage, to the happy ending of the Montana man who suffered a brutal bear attack. And as always crazy crossbow stories!

    Bigfoot or Bowhunter, Crossbow Armed Terrorist, and Pet Deer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 49:35


    This week things get even weirder in the woods. Bigfoots, Crossbow terrorists, repeat crossbow offenders, and 10 Sleeper States!

    Ep. 32 - Record Antlered Doe, Arrow Strikes Child at School, & Helicopter Deer Hunt on Catalina Island!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 45:33


    In this week's episode, we cover a wide range of stories! From a possible record-breaking antlered doe to a helicopter deer hunt on the island of Catalina, and an Oklahoma school starting a butchering class for domestic and wild game!

    Ep 31. Road Hunting Laws, Lawmakers Threaten DNR Over Deer Baiting, Robin Hood Tree Cut Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 38:01


    This week's episode gives updates on Kansas baiting laws, a man killing his roommate with a crossbow, a teen struck by lightning while hunting, and much more!

    Ep. 30 - 200" Buck Poached, Crossbow Murderer Sentenced, & Poached Rhino Horns!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 52:25


    200" Poached Buck story comes to an end. The controversy never stops! Poaching, Crossbows, Murders,  & Parenting?! We've got it all on this week's episode.

    Ep. 29 - Man Points Crossbow At Cops, Grizzly Mauls Hunter, Jack Osbourne Elk Hunting

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 52:02


    The Pinch Point is back this week tackling the hot topics! A man who points a crossbow at a cop, A grizzly mauls man trying to recover deer,  people freaking out of Jack Osborne elk hunting, and much more.

    Ep. 28 - Forget Arrow Weight, Just Shoot Straight!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 35:34


    Are you too worried about your arrow? Justin weighs in on the hot topic of arrow weight and arrow building. Don't worry though, there are plenty of poachers and politics to rant about in this week's episode! 

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    Ep. 27 SHOOTING PEOPLE AT 350 YARDS?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 42:39


    Who were the greatest archers in history? Did this guy really murder a guy in a parking lot with a bow? Are you really bowhunting if you're shooting past 30 yards? Find out on this week's episode!

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    Ep. 26 Biden Defunds Archery?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 44:08


    No topic is safe from The Pinch Point! We cover a bill passed by Congress that may affect school archery funding. We also tackle the future of baiting in Kansas, poaching hundreds of geese, a woman mauled by otters, and much more!

    Ep. 25 DNR Violates Hunter's Constitutional Rights!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 53:56


    This week we tackle a hard-hitting topic of when conservation officers cross the line. A hunter's constitutional rights are violated!

    Ep. 23 Hunting Myths, The Hunting Golfer, Do Minerals Matter, and Crossbow Murders!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 38:06


    This week we dispel hunting myths, defend a bowhunter facing criticism, find out if minerals actually work, and talk about a sad case of crossbow crime.

    The Pinch Point | Ep. 23 Poaching Bald Eagles, Fawn Found in TREE, & Hunting Contest BAN!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 46:30


    The hunting & archery news doesn't stop! This week we cover bald eagle poaching, A fawn found hanging in a tree, New York's potential ban on hunting contests, and a plethora of other great content!

    The Pinch Point | Ep. 22 World's Largest Python, Crossbow Assassin, COVID Infected!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 37:11


    This week we delve into the world of Python hunting, AI-influenced crossbow assassination attempts, COVID-infected deer, and much more!

    Ep. 21 - Nature Calls & 195" Buck Shows Up, Snake Smuggling, Rabid Bobcat, & Turkey Attacks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 35:35


    In this week's episode, we cover creative ways to smuggle snakes, a rabid bobcat attacking a camp counselor, a survey analyzing public approval of hunting, a man shooting a 195" buck with his pants around his ankles, and much more!

    The Pinch Point | Ep. 20 Poaching Fines, Crossbow Crimes, & Coyote Attacks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 28:40


    This week's topics include the cost of poaching fines, numerous crossbow crimes, a heroic teen who saves a boy from a vicious coyote attack, and much more!

    Ep. 19 Police Poaching, Elk Blood,& CWD OH MY!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 28:08


    This week we try Cam Hanes, & Joe Rogan's elk blood, talk police caught poaching, and CWD lawsuits!

    Ep. 18 Hunter Sues DNR, Deer Eats Snake, and a $400 Skillet??!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 42:19


    A Virginia hunter is suing the DNR for trespassing on his land and stealing his trail camera, YETI releases a $400 cast iron skillet, MN spends $33 million on deer each year, and why being friends with PJ Reilly isn't really that great.

    Ep. 17 Naked Witches, Zombie Deer, & Stupid People vs.Wild Animals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 38:00


    This week is a wild one! Witch on trail cameras, CWD hits Oklahoma, idiots taking selfies with dangerous animals, and much more!

    Ep. 16 - Corner Crossing Victory! Crazy People With Crossbows & Jay Cutler Bear Hunting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 42:02


    Victory in court for public land hunters in Wyoming case, crazy people really do love crossbows, and Jay Cutler ironically shoots a bear and gets harassed online.

    Ep. 15 - Don't Do Dumb $#@%!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 33:44


    $10,000 Shed Antler, Man Tries to Kill Officer with Bow, Massive Poaching Ring in PA, and Watching Archery is Boring?!?!

    Ep. 14 - Bowhunting Ban in Australia, Biggest "9-Point" EVER, Night Hunting Update

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 40:09


    In this episode, Justin discusses the recent bowhunting ban in Australia, the new hunting-related legislature in a few different states, tabloids showcasing female bowhunters, and whether or not this giant buck should be considered the biggest 9-point of all time!

    Ep. 13 - Bowmar's Turkey Head Shot, Waddell Turns 50, MeatEater Buys Dave Smith Decoys

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 30:47


    Bowmar Bowhunting's crazy slow-motion turkey kill footage, Michael Waddell turns 50, MeatEater purchases Dave Smith Decoys, Justin's Staph Infection & more!

    Ep. 12 - Biden Hates Hunters! Hunting At Night? And Screw Mountain Dew.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 35:57


    Biden's secret "war" on hunters, a crooked outfitter in Alaska, hunting at night, wild game vending machines, and Mountain Dew pandering to hunters.  We cover some fun topics on this week's episode of The Pinch Point.

    Ep. 11 - Killer Meth Deer, Shed Poaching, Attempted Murder at ALDI?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 40:55


    We unpack curious reports of a woman fueling killer deer fawns with meth, a serial shed poacher in Wyoming and attempted murder by way of bow and arrow at an ALDI of all places. 

    Ep 10 - Man Sentenced For Killing Bowhunter, DOG Drama and Foot Archery?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 32:18


    We cover a PA man sentenced to jail time for killing a bowhunter in Colorado, all sorts of drama surrounding dogs and hunting, the interesting life of a professional "foot archer" and controversy surrounding killing thousands of feral cats in New Zealand.

    Ep. 9 - Big Buck Drama, Your Favorite Bows & Butt Hurt Hunters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 39:32


    Big buck drama in PA, crossbow arrow flies into a woman's kitchen, ND hunters love baiting deer, WY animals are dying by the thousands, and hunters are butt hurt about their favorite bows and checking people's trail cameras on public land.  We've got a doozy on this week's episode of The Pinch Point!

    Ep 8. YouTube Poacher, GIANT Dead Head, Convicted Murder Exonerated!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 32:13


    The curious case of a poacher who posted a video of his indiscretion on YouTube, an Ohio 3-year-old finds a GIANT dead head, a convicted murderer is exonerated thanks to a true crime podcast, and should Iowa increase non-resident tag allocation?

    Ep. 7: Antlers on Mice, Shed Hunter Finds Dead Body & Antler Obsession!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 29:15


    This week we cover scientists who are growing antlers on mice, a shed hunter in Kansas that happened upon a dead body, the number of bowhunters in the US, our obsession with deer antlers, and a 96-year-old deer hunter who is still getting after the big bucks down in Georgia.

    Ep 6: Trail Cameras BANNED, Muley Freak Speaks, Airbows in Archery Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 26:35


    It's been a busy week in the hunting world! Get an update from Erik at Muley Freak about his trespassing charges, Kansas bans trail cameras on public land, airbow legislation is moving forward in Oklahoma and Iowa, and a man had his arm bitten off by a Zebra! There's never a dull moment here at the Pinch Point.

    Ep.5: The BEST New Bow of 2023 with PJ Reilly

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 30:07


    Archery expert PJ Reilly discusses the Outdoor Life 2023 Bow Review, which he recently participated in.  We find out how they conduct their testing, which bow was voted the BEST new bow of 2023, and get his thoughts on the rest of the bows in the test.  We also discuss hard-hitting topics like the cost of carbon bows, Miracle Whip versus mayonnaise, and whether or not you should apply deodorant before or after putting on your shirt.

    Ep.4: Todd Graf 2023 Deer Report Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 62:55


    In a special "extended" edition of The Pinch Point, Todd Graf joins us in the studio to review the 2023 NDA Deer Report.  We take a look at some surprising numbers and talk about what they mean, what they don't mean, and what our feelings are on the future of deer and deer hunting in North America.

    Ep.3: Muley Freak Poaching, Red Meat Allergy & MONSTER Mountain Lion!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 25:32


    This week we cover recent poaching charges brought against one of the Muley Freak team, a red meat allergy called Alpha-Gal Syndrome, a crossbow hunter who "accidentally" shot two German Shepherds, Derek Wolfe's interview on the Joe Rogan Experience, the potential battle between the ATA Show and SHOT Show, and a humorous tweet from the National Park Service.

    Ep.2: Bear Attack, Stolen Buck, Attempted Murder With a Bow!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 37:39


    This week we cover the viral photo of a deer being buried by a badger, the crazy story of a stolen deer mount, Levi Morgan winning the first ASA shoot of the year, and an Iowa man charged with attempted murder for shooting a woman with an arrow.  As always, all the latest news, information, and happenings in the bowhunting and archery community can be found here on The Pinch Point.

    Ep.1: Hunter Mauled By Dogs, PSE SOLD, Addicted to Venison?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 22:04


    In the first episode of The Pinch Point Podcast, we cover the recent sale of PSE to Heritage Outdoor Group, a hunter who was mauled by dogs while working on his treestand, Joel Turner's appearance on the JRE podcast, a poacher who claims to be addicted to venison, and a hunter who is suing two DNR officers for wrongful confiscation of his antlers and destruction of his mounts.

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