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Tradquest- Traditional Bowhunting Podcast

James Orr-Tradquest A Traditional Bowhunting Podcast

North Bend, Oregon


    • Jan 26, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 34m AVG DURATION
    • 127 EPISODES

    4.9 from 244 ratings Listeners of Tradquest that love the show mention: traditional archery, james and bob, tradbow, tradquest podcast, traditional archers, trad bow, traditional bow, great job james, recurve, bowhunting podcast, compound, hunting stories, 44, arrow, bow hunting, podcast with great, shooting, ethics, hunters, tons of great.


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    The Tradquest podcast is a valuable resource for anyone interested in traditional archery and bowhunting. Hosted by James Orr and Bob Borland, this podcast offers a wealth of knowledge, enticing storytelling, and engaging discussions that keep listeners coming back for more. Whether you're a seasoned bowhunter or new to the world of recurves and longbows, this podcast has something to offer.

    One of the best aspects of The Tradquest podcast is the quality of its content. James and Bob are not just repeating the same conversation week after week. They provide valuable tribal knowledge that draws listeners in and leaves them craving more. The topics covered range from hunting tactics to gear discussions, ensuring there is always something new and interesting to learn. Additionally, the hosts bring on captivating guests who share their own stories and insights, adding depth and variety to each episode.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is its ability to inspire and educate listeners. Many reviews mention how this podcast has reignited their passion for traditional archery or encouraged them to try it for the first time. The interviews with legendary figures in the sport provide valuable wisdom and inspiration, while the hunting stories transport listeners into the excitement of the chase. This podcast serves as a valuable resource for those looking to gather knowledge about traditional archery techniques, gear selection, hunting strategies, and conservation activism.

    While it's challenging to find any major flaws in The Tradquest podcast, one minor criticism could be that some episodes may not cater to everyone's specific interests. However, with such a wide range of topics covered, it's likely that every listener will find episodes that resonate with them personally. This minor downside is easily overshadowed by the overall quality of content provided by James and Bob.

    In conclusion, The Tradquest podcast stands out as one of the best stickbow hunting podcasts available today. Its informative yet entertaining approach keeps listeners engaged while providing valuable insights into traditional archery techniques, hunting tactics, and gear discussions. Whether you're a seasoned archer or new to the sport, this podcast deserves a spot on your playlist.



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    Latest episodes from Tradquest

    Episode 129 NW Traditional Archers Expo with Riley Savage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 55:30


    We are Joined by the president of the Traditional Archers of Oregon, Riley Savage, We talk about the upcoming NW Traditional Archers Expo and some history of the Traditional Archers of Oregon....enjoy!!!!

    Episode 128 Whitetail Rut Vacation with Jason Samkowiak

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 121:49


    Episode 127 David Deville Bowhunting Giant Black Bears

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2023 117:42


    Episode 126 Alaska Proposals and Fall Re-cap with Paul Forward and Mike Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 104:08


    In this episode we sit down with Paul Forward and Mike Harris and talk about some of the proposals coming up in Alaska. Please listen and submit comments asap!! We also go over their fall hunts and tell some good stories!!

    Episode 125 Arizona OTC Deer with Preston Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 40:43


    In this episode we talk with our brother of the bow Preston Taylor about Arizona Over the Counter deer hunts and the changes coming. Please send email in to AZHuntGuidelines@azgfd.gov before January 30th.

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    Episode 124 Blacktail Hunting with Matt Starley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 114:22


    In this episode we sit down with our good buddy Matt Starley and talk about bowhunting the blacktail deer. We tell some stories and talk about different tactics. Hunting Pacific Northwest Blacktail deer is a tough endeavor and Matt, James and Bob share some stories.....enjoy

    Episode 123 Travis Hobbs, Putting The Hunt Back in Hunting-Utah Trail Cam Ban

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 75:31


    In this episode we sit down and have a great discussion with Travis Hobbs about the recent Utah Trail Cam Ban. We talk about  benefits of the less technology more opportunity approach to the future of hunting out west. Travis Hunts with all weapons and its great to hear his perspective and share some common goals for the future. We also give TAO president and owner of Archery Past Riley Savage a little surprise call in the intro to get the scoop on his recent trad hunt and the upcoming Western States Traditional Rendezvous....enjoy!!!

    Episode 122 The Tradbow Cronies of Arizona

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 99:17


    In this episode we sit down with our brothers of the bow from Arizona, Justin Thomsen and Zach Larsen. These guys are getting the trad guys and gals in Arizona together and are doing some great things. You will hear us talk in this episode about Arizona losing some bowhunting general seasons last year. Now is the time to help..please send an email to AZhuntguidelines@azgfd.gov and tell them to use traditional archery as a management tool to save opportunity. Make sure to give these guys a follow on social media and tell them thanks for getting involved...enjoy!

    Episode 121 Paul Forward

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 98:48


    In this episode we had the pleasure of getting Paul Forward back on the podcast. We talk about some of Paul's Alaskan adventures with his longbow the last couple seasons...enjoy!!!

    Episode 120 Mike Hairston

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 88:59


    In this episode we talk with Mike Hairston. If you have watched any of Kuiu's videos you have probably seen Mike roaming the hills with his longbow. Mike has been a traditional bowhunter most of his life and we had a great conversation!!!! Enjoy!!

    Episode 119 Jack Harrison, Hunting California Blacktails

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 127:02


    In this Episode James continues his conversation with Jack Harrison. This time they get into hunting California and the opportunities it presents. Enjoy....

    Episode 118 Jack Harrison, Wilderness Survival Skills

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 126:32


    In this episode James talks with Jack Harrison, a Wilderness Survival instructor and traditional bowhunter. Listen, Learn, Enjoy!!!!!

    Episode 117 Colton Gilman, Elk Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 115:55


    In this episode we sit down and talk about the up's and down's of elk hunting with Colton Gilman.....enjoy!!!

    Episode 116, Nick and Bill Siebrasse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 94:25


    In this episode James sits down with Nick and Bill Siebrasse at the 2021 Western States Traditional Archery Rendezvous. These guys along with a lot of others put in a ton of work to make this event great.....Enjoy!!!

    Episode 115 Brian McConnell and Preston Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 180:53


    In this episode James is joined by Brian McConnell and Preston Taylor in 2021 spring bear camp. They discuss cyber tracking trailing evaluation and the ins and outs of tracking animals. They also cover Preston Taylors new book, Tracking The American Black Bear, as well as sharing stories their adventures trailing bears through the Oregon jungle.... Enjoy!

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    Episode 114 David DeVille

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 142:59


    In this episode we talk with David DeVille. David has been bowhunting since the early 80's and if you have been around a while you might recognize him as Kingwouldbe on tradgang. David's infectious love for bowhunting is highlighted in his incredible stories he tells.......enjoy!!!!!!

    Episode 113 Jay St. Charles, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 87:41


    In this episode you get the rest of the story with Jay St. Charles. We talk more about the history and what to do to help the future of bowhunting...Enjoy!!!

    Episode 112 Jay St. Charles, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 99:36


    In this episode we talk with Jay St. Charles of Pacific Yew Longbows. Jay was raised in the family archery shop, and started following his dad around the woods at a very early age. Jay gives us a lesson on the history of bowhunting and tells some great stories along the way. Go check out Jays bows at selfbow.com.

    Episode 111 Marv Clyncke, Son Of The Longbow

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 90:18


    In this episode we sit down with Marv Clyncke and talk about his new book Son Of The Longbow.  Marv has been bowhunting for 60 years and and has spent a lifetime promoting and protecting bowhunting. As always it was a pleasure to have Marv on, go over to sonofthelongbow.com and get your book. Enjoy!!

    Episode 110 Tavis Rogers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 161:32


    In this episode James sits down with Tavis Rogers of Colorado. Tavis has a lifetime of experience hunting with a longbow.  He also just happened to hunt down a Giant Oregon Blacktail this fall!!!! Enjoy!!!

    Episode 109, Steve Hohensee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 83:22


    In episode 109 we sit down and talk bowhunting with Steve Hohensee. Steve has been chasing adventure in the mountains with a longbow for 30 years.....enjoy!!!

    Episode 108, 2020 re-cap with Carson Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 110:34


    In this episode James and Bob sit down with Carson Brown of surewood shafts and talk about the ups and downs of the 2020 season....Enjoy!!

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    Episode 107 Blacktail Deer Biology with Dr. DeWaine Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 136:19


    In this episode James and our good buddy Matt Starley are joined by Dr. DeWaine Jackson. Dr Jackson works for Odfw and shares a lot of good info on numerous blacktail deer studies he has been involved with. Lots of good info for you blacktail hunters.

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    Episode 106 Matt Starley, Trad Bows and Blacktails

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 121:23


    In this episode James talks with our good friend Matt Starley about Trad Bows and Blacktail deer hunting. Season is right around the corner, good luck and enjoy this episode!!

    Episode 105 Chris Tipton on Elk Hunting

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 100:32


    In this episode James sits down with Chris Tipton. Chris is an incredible bowhunter who has killed several record book Roosevelt elk with a stick bow, including Oregons largest. Enjoy!!!

    Episode 104 Dan Godfrey on Hunting Roosevelt Elk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 102:09


    In this episode James sits down with an incredible elk hunter, Dan Godfrey. Dan has been hunting Roosevelt Elk with a stick bow for 30+ years and has taken an elk just about every one of those seasons!!! Enjoy!!!

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    Episode 103 Paul Medel the ElkNut on finding elk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2020 101:36


    Its almost elk season!!!! We sit down with the ElkNut and talk about finding elk. If you haven't listened to our other episodes with the ElkNut go back and freshen up on your calling, and go online and get yourself the ElkNut app. Tons of good info.....enjoy!!

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    Episode 102 Preston Taylor, Tracking Spring Bear Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 107:33


    Part 2 of Tracking Spring Bear with Preston Taylor and Carson Brown. We apologize for the audio in this one, it was a bit windy in the wall tent. Sit around the campfire and enjoy the stories from spring bear 2020. Enjoy!!

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    Episode 101 Preston Taylor, Tracking Spring Bear Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2020 85:40


    Join James, Carson Brown and Preston Taylor in camp during spring bear season.

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    Episode 100 Rosey Roseland Mountain Goat World Record and Much More

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 140:45


    In this episode we sit down with another bowhunting legend. Rosey Roseland has spent a lifetime hunting with a stick bow and shares some great adventures and much more.......enjoy!!

    Episode 99 Gary Renfro

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 99:10


    In this episode we sit back down and catch up with Gary Renfro. If you missed him on episode 45 go back and catch-up. We talk wood arrows, instinctive shooting, and Colorado Driveways:) Gary is always a blast to talk to and has some great stories.... Enjoy!!!

    Episode 98 DIY Alaskan Adventure with Carson Brown and Mike Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 133:49


    In this episode we sit down with our good buddy Carson Brown of surewood shafts and Mike Harris. They had an epic adventure this year in the wilds of Alaska.  If any of you have ever been wanting to go on a DIY moose hunt you better listen to this one!! These guys had a wild adventure...enjoy!!

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    Episode 97 Jim Willems and Brian Koelzer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2020 110:06


    In this episode we sit down with pope and young president Jim Willems and longtime pope and young member Brian Koelzer. We talk about the upcoming release of pope and young's new traditional only record book. We also talk some mule deer and the future of bowhunting and opportunities for more days afield. Enjoy!!

    Episode 96 TradCamp 2019 with Clay Hayes, Andy Ponce, and Riley Savage

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 59:25


    In this episode our good buddies share some of their experience in TradCamp. Andy Ponce steps in and hosts an episode for us with Clay Hayes and Riley Savage.  Join them in the wall tent at deer camp.....enjoy!!

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    Episode 95 Colton Gilman, A Year to Remember

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 79:05


    In this episode we sat down with Colton Gilman and talked about his epic 2019 season. Colton moved out to Montana for the bowhunting and he is living the dream. We talk about a little of everything on this one......enjoy!!!

    Episode 94 Dick Mauch, A Lifetime of Bowhunting

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 114:08


    In this episode we interview the legend Dick Mauch. You are going to love this one, you will learn some archery history along with hearing some incredible stories. He will take you to the African Safari all the way to the mountains with the grizzly bear.  He will relive his camps with Fred Bear and friends in the good old days. Special thanks to Compton Traditional Bowhunters for this one. Enjoy!!!!

    Episode 93 Jason Samkowiak Partycast Story Swap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2019 127:34


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    Episode 92 Paul Forward, Bowhunting Alaska

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 106:15


    In this episode we talk bowhunting Alaska with Paul Forward. Paul grew up bowhunting Alaska and has a ton of experience. We talk moose, goat, sheep, blacktail deer, gear and global warming. Paul is a stud!! Enjoy!

    Episode 91 Sterling Holbrook, A Life of Adventure

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 86:53


    In this episode we sit down with an incredible bowhunter. Sterling Holbrook has lived an amazing life of adventure. From flying helicopters, diving for shipwrecks, to bowhunting Alaska and living in tipis. Enjoy as we learn a little more about Sterling and his life of adventure!!

    Episode 90 Paul Medel aka Elk Nut on calling all bulls

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 76:38


    Another golden nugget of great elk calling strategies from the one and only Elk Nut.  In this episode we keep it sort and sweet, we break down some of Paul's proven tactics to call in early season bull elk no matter the situation. Don't forget it's never to late to get The Elk Nut app. and start learning the elk language.  I think you elk nuts are going to find this episode very useful in the elk woods this September, enjoy.....

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    Episode 89 Joaquin Courtemanche California Costal Blacktails

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2019 178:58


    Join Joaquin and I on a California wilderness, backcountry adventure in pursuit of Coastal Blacktail deer. In this discussion we cover hunting partners, ethics, scouting, and our passion for these little, recluse deer.

    Episode 88 Traditional Archers of Nevada

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 75:00


    In this episode we talk with Tom Huebner and Chris Jasmine of the Traditional Archers of Nevada. These guys got together with some of their buddies and started a traditional organization in Nevada!! They have put in a ton of work to help grow traditional archery in the state of Nevada. Go over to traditionalarchersofnevada.com and get signed up to support them and make bowhunting better!! If you sign up in the next 6 months you will get entered to win a custom bow from poison dart bows.

    Episode 87 Silvertip with Bob Windauer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2019 92:08


    In this episode we talk about the legend Paul Schafer with the man that wrote the book on him, Bob Windauer. Paul Schafer was a man bigger than life and this book lets us get to know him. We get to know Bob and his family that carry on the legendary Silvertip Bows and keep Paul with us by sharing his story!!....enjoy!!

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    Episode 86 Wacey Arthur Tradlife in Alberta

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2019 72:49


    In this episode we sit down with Wacey Arthur of Alberta. We talk bowhunting social media, wolves moose etc. Wacedog as he is called up north was a blast to talk to and one heck of a bowhunter!! And if your ever up for a laugh check out his Instagram page...enjoy!!

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    Episode 85 Jim Willems Pope and Young Club

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2019 99:33


    In this episode we sit down and talk with the Pope and Young Club president Jim Willems. We hit the hot topics in bowhunting such as technology and the future of bowhunting. We also talk some bowhunting as Jim is a very accomplished traditional bowhunter who had a season to remember last season!! Hope you guys and gals enjoy this one!!

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    Episode 84 Allen Clark The Adventurous Bowmen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2019 99:43


    In this episode we talk with Allen Clark. Allen has a goal of hunting every state with the stick bow and so far has hunted in 41. Allen shares a lot of good tips on researching new areas along with some good hunting stories. We had a great time getting to know Allen and I think you guys will too, he is a great bowhunter!!  Enjoy!!!

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    Episode 83 Mike Barrett The Mule Deer Hunter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2019 124:04


    In this episode we talk mule deer with the master Mike Barrett!! Mike is an absolutely incredible bowhunter!!! Mike has takes 37 P&Y class mule deer with a stickbow, along with 19 P&Y bull elk also! And the incredible part is Mike is a blue collar carpenter!! Mike is such an inspiration. You will love this interview, we tried to get some tips and learn from the master but you will see Mike is a very humble guy who just loves spending time in the field!! If its not hunting season he is still out there with his camera. Just keep walking he says:) Enjoy!!

    Episode 82 Brian Koelzer High Desert Mule Deer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2019 112:03


    In this Episode we talk again with Brian Koelzer, but this time we talk about spot and stalk mule deer!! Brian is an incredible hunter, listen close to this one and you will pick up some pick great tips!

    Episode 81 DJ Zor Bowhunting Javelina and Coues Deer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2019 84:31


    In this episode we talk with our good buddy DJ Zor about bowhunting Javelina and Coues deer in the desert.  A great public land DIY hunt, Dj runs down the basics on how to go about your first Javelina adventure! And he shares some good stories along the way...enjoy!!

    Episode 80 Bill McConnell, Primitive Bowhunting and Tracking

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2019 115:19


    In this episode we talk to Bill McConnell of Bozeman Montana. Bill has been bowhunting with primitive equipment for 25 years. He runs a wilderness survival school and has spent an incredible amount of his life learning the lost art of bowhunting and tracking..enjoy!!!!

    Episode 79, Don Thomas and Doug Borland Big Tent Theory

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2019 119:05


    In this episode we talk about the past, present and future of bowhunting. The good and bad of social media, hunting organizations, increasing technology and how it is effecting the hunting community.

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