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High Power Archery Podcast
Episode 67 - The High Power Archery Challeng Coin

High Power Archery Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2026 21:34


Episode 67 is all about our Challenge Coin. We've mentioned it in during the last few episodes of On The Line. It has a lot of meaning behind it and this video will explain it all.Not the easiest video to record. That will become apparent if you watch the whole thing. In fact, it took a bunch of takes before i could actually get through this one. Anyway, it was something i had to do, so here it is. If you have any questions about an upcoming event or anything else at all, just drop us an email at HIghPowerArchery@Gmail.com or leave a message on our website highpowerarchery.com

Epic Outdoors Podcast
EP 395: A 400" Utah Archery Bull and Gearing Up for the Season

Epic Outdoors Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 71:22


In this episode we call Matt Warner, who's 2025 Utah archery bull was on the cover of our most recent magazine. Archery hunting in Utah's rough terrain is challenging to say the least. But by sticking it out for a few weeks Matt made it happen. We also talk about gearing up for the coming hunting season, whether it be optics or guns we have you covered!

Oklahoma Archery
Oklahoma Archery Podcast 125 with Casey Gamble

Oklahoma Archery

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 80:56


The 5th Annual Get Western Challenge is scheduled for Aug 9th is coming back to Hutchinson, KS. Registration opens at 7:00am and Shooter meeting at 8:00am. Heats start on the range at 8:30am! This event is designed to test your physicality and prepare you for western hunting scenarios. Archers can expect to walk between 2.25 and 3.5 miles with various obstacles designed to test your mettle with a bow in hand. Registration is $50 and they are giving away a fantastic selection of prizes. Cash payouts for 1st through 3rd place and items from elk calls, yeti coolers, SHOT 3Dx day passes and everything else you need to conquer the mountain. There is only 1 class of competitors but if we have 5 women in attendance there will be a special prize drawing amongst the ladies. We encourage archers of all skill levels to come try their hand at the one of a kind archery event. Scores are based on shot placement and course completion time. Please reach out to Casey with any questions at the links listed below!Come see what the action is all about and make sure to get pre-registered. We are making groups for start times based on first registered attendees, so don't wait around and miss your opportunity.If you or your company is interested in sponsoring or supporting this event, we welcome any and all inquiries. https://www.facebook.com/casey.gamble.7Cell phone #: 316-214-4034Salthawk Archery Club - FaceBook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/SalthawkArcheryClubThank you to all our sponsors at the podcast: Cooper Heat and Air, Summit Bowstrings, Red Dirt Archery and H&H Archery! #salthawkarcheryclub#getwesternchallenge#bowhunting #3darchery #muleyfreak#shot3dx#wapitiriveroutdoors#scheels #diamondarchery#foundationoutdoors#rockymountainelkfoundation

Born Again Bowhunting
How To Build The Best Hunting Arrows | Precision Cut Archery Study | Data To Back It Up | Episode 217

Born Again Bowhunting

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 115:11


On this episode we nerd out on the study that the crew over at Precision Cut Archery, Yates In The Backcountry and many more collaborated on. This study has tons of data so the link will be down below for you to go check it out and see more then what we could cover on a podcast.Thanks for listening!John 3.32026 Arrow Study Results: https://www.precisioncutarchery.com/researchWiseEye Tech Trail Cameras⁠https://wiseeyetech.com/⁠Code: bornagain for 10% off!  Premier Outdoors⁠https://premieroutdoors.us/⁠Code at the register: Podcast 2025 for 10% off! (exclusions apply)Rogue Bowstringshttps://www.roguebowstrings.comCode: BornAgain20 for 20% off!Latitude Outdoorshttps://www.latitudeoutdoors.comCode: BORNAGAIN for 15% off!

Todd N Tyler Radio Empire
7/14 App 1 Extreme Archery???

Todd N Tyler Radio Empire

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 11:26


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Oklahoma Archery
Oklahoma Archery Podcast with Roger Hayes

Oklahoma Archery

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 48:29


Roger Hayes has been doing archery a long time. He is the guy in charge of Wagoner archery range and they have a very special event happening this SATURDAY only, July 18, 2026 from 8-12 trickle Start. The Jerry Cole Memorial is a great 3D shoot that always has a great turnout. Jerry was a game ranger in Oklahoma and loved to bowhunt. This year is the 27th annual memorial tournament in his honor. Show up and shoot a round with a whole flock of game wardens and meet the green jeans in charge of conserving and preserving wildlife in Oklahoma on the front lines! You will love the course that Roger and co. set up at Wagoner archery!We sit down with Roger to tell stories from the trail and reminisce about the good ol' days. Join us this weekend for the 27th annual Jerry Cole Memorial hosted by Wagoner Archery! Details and contact info for Roger listed in the episode!Thank you to our sponsors at the Podcast: H&H Archery, Summit Bowstrings, Cooper Heat and air and Red Dirt Archery!#3darchery #asaarchery#archeryshootersassociation#triplecarchery#butcherBBQ#lancasterarcherysupply#tybowsarchery#jerrycolememorial#odwc

Radio Islam
The benefits of archery for children | Raeesah Dhabelia

Radio Islam

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 12:56


The benefits of archery for children | Raeesah Dhabelia by Radio Islam

Fall Obsession Podcast
Ep. 279 "The Story of the Snack Bag" with Tony Fazzino

Fall Obsession Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 62:22


This week we are joined by Tony Fazzino, the owner of Ambush Snack Bags on Fall Obsession Podcast!  Tony is an every day hunter and outdoorsman just like the rest  of us who had an idea for a simple product that could change the in-hunt experience for others.  That idea turned into the Ambush Snack Bag!  Tony join us to talk more than just his brand and product, but also public land hunting, big game hunting, shed hunting and many more outdoor adventures.  This is a fantastic conversation with the owner of an outdoor brand who is as down to earth as they come, and will leave you feeling like you're sitting in camp with us just cutting it up!For a discount on Ambush Snack Bags, use code: "fallobsession" to save on your next order!Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/) - use code "fallobsession15" to save with HootBear River Archery (https://www.bearriverarchery.com/) - use code "fallobsession" when shopping online with Bear RiverTactacam Reveal Cameras (https://www.tactacam.com/)The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/)

Peak Into COS
Arrows, Agility and Archery Dodgeball with Eliza and John Hill

Peak Into COS

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 31:39


For Eliza and John Hill, it was love at first arrow. Not Cupid's arrow, but the flying arrow of an archery dodgeball game. After trying this unique sport, the adventurous couple decided to open their own archery dodgeball venue right here in Colorado Springs. Tune in as they tell us all about their love for the game, what players can expect and why you'll want to give it a shot for your next group or family outing. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss our next episode! Send any questions or inquiries to Media@VisitCOS.com.  Episode links:  @SherwoodShowdown SherwoodShowdown.com United We Rock

SLEERICKETS
Ep 254: What You Don't Know You Know, ft. Timothy Green, Pt. 1

SLEERICKETS

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2026 53:48


SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. Make a one-time donation (not tax-deductible)For more SLEERICKETS, subscribe to SECRET SHOW!Leave the show a rating here!SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube!For a frank, anonymous critique on SLEERICKETS, subscribe to the SECRET SHOW and send a poem of no more 32 lines to sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comSome of the topics mentioned in this episode:– Order Brian's book The Optimists! It's so good! Now give Brian's book a 5-star review!– My chapbook The Soft Black Stars is out now!– My essay on Macbeth in Portico– Micah Mattix's newsletter Prufrock– Poems for Katie by Timothy Green– Rattle– Rattlecast– The Poetry Space– Zen in the Art of Archery by Eugen Herrigel– Voices from the Other World by James Merrill– Iain McGilchrist– James PennebakerFrequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen–Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Chris Childers– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna Pearson– MattWall– Steve Knepper – Helena Feder– David Yezzi– Victoria Moul– Katie Dozier & Tim Green– George David Clark– Tristram Fane Saunders– Philip Metres– Helena Feder– Nida SophasarunOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah Perseus BlumovAdvice from an Unknown Poet by Alice Allan & Jonathan FarmerAlice: In Future PostsBrian: brianplatzer [at] gmail [dot] comCameron: Minor TiresiasMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith

Just Wondering... With Norm Hitzges
Dallas Stars Salary Cap Trap, Darren Miller Ocean 7 & Cheating in Archery

Just Wondering... With Norm Hitzges

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 44:45


In this episode of Just Wondering with Norm Hitzges, host Norm Hitzges breaks down why the Dallas Stars may actually be getting worse because of too many high-paid stars, explaining how the NHL's hard salary cap is forcing the team to trade promising young talent like Maverick Bork just to make room for Jason Robertson's next contract. Then Norm sits down with extraordinary endurance athlete Darren Miller, who became the only person in history to complete all seven of the world's great ocean swims on his first attempt, sharing jaw-dropping stories of swimming through shark-infested waters, box jellyfish, and near-hypothermic conditions across channels in Japan, Hawaii, Scotland, and beyond. The episode closes with a surprising doping scandal that proves cheating in sports has reached even the world of competitive archery. Whether you love hockey, elite athleticism, or just want something to talk about, this episode delivers.

The Broken Arrow Podcast
Episode 209: Tarl of Gunshy Archery

The Broken Arrow Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 99:22


Send us a message, or for a reply send us an email at thebrokenarrowpod@gmail.comWe're back and this week we have Tarl of Gunshy Archery joining us.  This was a fun episode and it was a hoot getting to know Tarl.  This is one you won't want to miss!Partners Black Widow Bowshttps://www.blackwidowbows.com/Asio Gear- Brokenarrow20 for 20% offhttps://asiogear.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoprAgTUL37HXQ5i8CpMbq1J1icgi7UZUFFTyygih5zohS6L0NwQAddictive Archeryhttps://www.addictivearchery.com/Safari Tuffhttps://safarituff.com/Great Northern Quivershttps://greatnorthernquivers.com/Laurel Mountain Outfitters - Brokenarrow10 for 10% OFFhttps://laurelmountainoutfitters.com/VPA Broadheads- Brokenarrow10 for 10% offhttps://alnk.to/d3ERyBa

Oklahoma Archery
Oklahoma Archery Podcast 123 with Mike Tallent and Dustin Leader

Oklahoma Archery

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 56:59


Mike Tallent and Dustin Leader are 2 more Oklahoma ASA Shooters that came away from Muddy Metropolis standing on top of the winners' podium. We sit down to discuss how to judge yardage and prepare for shooting in inclement weather with two of the best guys around. Mike is a shooter for Choctaw Archery and discusses his weekend overcoming adversity (triple nickels on day #2) and his Elite Victra setup. Mike shoots in the Senior Open class and they are one of the best groups of guys to share a stake with.Dustin Leader competes in the Semi-Pro class and has only been judging 1 year. He has taken to the game with a passion and will probably be moving up next year as this is not his first trip to the podium at a Pro-Am. Dustin also shoots an Elite Victra and we get the details on how to tune and tinker your way to better scores in the unknown 3D game!Come sit in with 3 of the best rubber deer shooters this side of the Mississippi. As always, thank you to our sponsors at the podcast: H&H Archery, Summit Bowstrings, Cooper Heat and Air and Red Dirt Archery.#oklahomaasafederation #archeryshootersassociation #3darchery #triplecarchery #summitbowstrings #hnharchery #cooperheatandair #reddirtarchery #elitearchery #dartonarchery #oklahomaarcherypodcast #shrewdarchery #altraarrows

Salish Wolf
#88 Martin Birk on Project Quiver

Salish Wolf

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2026 75:52


Martin Birk is a bowyer based in Bornholm, Denmark, an island in the Baltic Sea, where he also teaches archery. He carves bows under the brand of Birk Bows and is known on social media as the Scandinavian Archer. Please enjoy this episode of Project Quiver on Salish Wolf with Martin Birk.          Episode Links: https://www.facebook.com/Scandinavianarcherhttps://www.instagram.com/scandinavian_archer_/https://www.youtube.com/@scandinavianarcherProject Quiver at Anchor Point ExpeditionsSummary:In this episode, Martin shares his journey into traditional bow making, the local Danish environment for bow woods, and his unique approach to archery and craftsmanship. Discover insights into sustainable harvesting, different bow styles, and the cultural landscape of primitive archery in Denmark.Show Notes:Martin's background and environment in DenmarkSustainable harvesting of bow woods in DenmarkDifferent types of bows: self bows, laminates, and modern stylesThe cultural landscape of archery in DenmarkTechniques and tools for bow makingThe role of patience and craftsmanship in bow makingArchery as a meditative and recreational activityThe influence of history and lineage in bow makingChapters:00:00 Introduction and Background02:58 The Influence of Geography on Bow Making05:58 The Journey into Bow Making08:54 Materials and Techniques in Bow Making11:56 Types of Wood and Their Characteristics15:07 Crafting Techniques and Bow Styles18:00 Personal Connection to Bow Making History22:06 Crafting Passion: A Family Tradition23:51 Archery as Meditation: Finding Peace in Practice26:40 The Art of Bow Making: Techniques and Materials27:17 Selling Bows: The Market and Pricing Strategies28:44 Leather and Horn: Crafting Details in Bow Making29:48 Exploring Wood Types: From Sapwood to Heartwood34:14 Hunting Regulations in Denmark: A Costly Pursuit37:12 Teaching Archery: Embracing Individual Styles40:32 Instinctive vs. Aiming: Understanding Shooting Techniques47:57 Exploring Archery Styles and Techniques51:56 The Journey of Boxing and Competition54:20 Family Life and Hobbies56:41 The Workshop Experience01:02:03 Lessons from Bow Making01:09:04 Learning Resources and Mentorship01:11:29 Branding and Online Presence

Oklahoma Archery
Oklahoma Archery Podcast 122 with Metropolis Champion Rick Gilley

Oklahoma Archery

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 61:03


Rick Gilley is the Metropolis champion in the Sr. Legends division. We sit down with Rick to discuss the shooting conditions for a tournament that many will not soon forget. With rain in the forecast we talk about how to plan for success in less than ideal conditions. Rick is an accomplished archer across several styles of archery and has competed at the highest level for several years. You can usually find Rick flinging arrows at the Arrow Shop in Dewey or Tulsa Archery Association. Congrats to Rick for bringing home 1st place at another Pro Am and we wish you continued success for the rest of the tournament season!As always, thank you to our sponsors: H&H Archery, Summit Bowstrings, Red Dirt Archery and Cooper Heat and Air!#Oklahomaarcherypodcast#triplecarchery #summitbowstrings #archeryshootersassociation #3darchery #hnharchery #reddirtarchery #arrowshop

The WhitetailDNA Podcast
EP 115 | Why Archery Pro Shops Lead The Way With Dan Ellyson & Randy Graber (A1 x Custom Archery)

The WhitetailDNA Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 70:28


Welcome back to the WhitetailDNA Podcast! On today's episode, we're joined by Randy Graber from Custom Archery and Dan Ellyson from A1 Archery for a conversation covering all things archery. We kick things off by announcing the exciting partnership between Custom Archery and Bowtackle, along with the launch of Custom Archery's brand-new online store and what customers can expect to find there. Dan shares the story behind building A1 Archery into one of Wisconsin's top bow shops, while both Randy and Dan discuss the importance of top-notch customer service and why it continues to set local pro shops apart. Throughout the episode, we dive into the most common issues they see coming through their shop doors and the challenges of running successful archery businesses. We cover why local pro shops provide value that big-box retailers can't replicate and wrap up by talking about the hottest bows, accessories, and archery products customers are buying today. Enjoy the show! *New Episodes Drop Every Wednesday* Connect with WhitetailDNA: Subscribe to the YouTube Channel Follow us on Instagram & Facebook Visit the WhitetailDNA Website Shop  WhitetailDNA Merch The WhitetailDNA Podcast is Presented By: Pnuma Outdoors - Save 20% (code: WDNA20) Woodhaven Calls - Save 10% (code: WNDA10) Tactacam Reveal Cameras  Custom Archery & Outdoors Hoyt Archery OnX Hunt Plot Blaster Domain Outdoor Vortex Optics HHA Kifaru

Stuck N The Rut
#69 - Early Season Mule Deer Hunting Tips & Tricks with Marlon Holden (Graylight Hunter)

Stuck N The Rut

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 78:47


On this weeks podcast, Marlon Holden, aka Graylight Hunter, joins us. It was fun diving into the mind of a hardcore Mule Deer hunter. He has quite the pile of 30" muleys and all with archery, public land. What most people don't understand is that there is a lot of areas where you can still find big bucks on tags easy to obtain, you just have to work for it. You can find him on instagram @graylighthunter Side note, if you are interested in learning how to hunt mule deer, we have an online Stuck N The Rut Mule Deer Master Class available. Here is the linkhttps://360sportsman.org/muledeerhunting

The Mindful Hunter Podcast
EP 321 – Is Private Equity Ruining Hunting Brands? Plus: The Truth About Long-Range Hunting with Zack Boughton

The Mindful Hunter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 83:44


Welcome back to the Mindful Hunter Podcast! In this episode, Jay sits down with Zach from Montana Wild — a guy who has been a fixture in hunting media for over a decade and played a massive role in the early creative direction of Stone Glacier. In the first half, Jay and Zach dive deep into the history of hunting media, from the early days of YouTube to the "golden era" of founder-led, design-centric companies like Stone Glacier, First Lite, and Sitka. They have a candid conversation about what happens when Private Equity buys out these beloved brands, why the culture always changes, and why companies like Exo Mountain Gear are some of the last ones doing it right. In the second half, the conversation shifts to rifles, marksmanship, and the current state of long-range hunting. They pull no punches on the marketing BS behind "1,000-yard out-of-the-box" rifles, why ultralight rifles are a terrible choice for most hunters, and why the biggest reason hunters miss isn't their gear — it's their ego. Jay also shares the brutal statistics from his recent bear guiding season: a 50% effective lethality rate on shot opportunities, and what he's doing to fix it next year.

Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan
Queen Uno no Sarara, Part I

Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 43:00


We've looked at several different members of the court during the reign of Uno no Sarara, aka Jitou Tennou.  Today we start to look at her life, who she was, and what she did.  In this first part we'll touch on some of her big accomplishments, including building the Fujiwara capital, patronage of Ise Shrine, and even the publication of the Kiyomihara law code.   For more, check out the podcast blogpost:  https://sengokudaimyo.com/podcast/episode-152   Rough Transcript: Welcome to Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.  My name is Joshua, and this is episode 152: Queen Uno no Sarara, Part 1 It was rare that something would pull people from the fields at the height of the season, but it wasn't every day that people of Iga had the opportunity to watch a true royal procession.  They gathered on either side of the street as the parade passed through town.  There were horses and carts, but also just numerous men carrying various bags and provisions.  There were also military guards, decked out in their finest—just in case anyone got any ideas.  There were also various nobles and government officials, riding with her.  The outfits and color would have been striking, particular to those who had little business with the court.  And at the height of it all was a covered palanquin.  Nobody could see the royal presence inside through the screens, though later they would talk about getting a peek of her hair or her robes.  It didn't matter, the procession itself was enough of a spectacle for all to see. Not everyone was pleased.  A few of the more dour elders complained about how much of a disruption and a distraction it was.  They would at least be somewhat mollified by the news that, for enduring the disruption, they would at least get a break on their taxes that year.  The procession was headed east, to the land of Ise.  Apparently they were going to pay their respects at the shrine there.  Did you know that it was dedicated to the ancestor of the royal family itself?  The actual sun goddess herself, Amaterasu.  Some of the elders shook their heads.  They remembered when everyone had been focused on Mt. Miwa, to the west.  And what about this Buddha that had shown up from overseas?  There were temples to him popping up all over the place.  They weren't so sure about all of this, but they knew their local kami and their local priests, who helped with the local harvests, and that was enough for them.  The court and their fancy learning could figure out what the country needed, but they were going to stay focused on the day to day, instead. Here we are, in the reign of Uno no Sarara, widow of Ohoama and mother to the late Prince Kusakabe, known to history as Jitou Tennou.  We've actually been in Uno's reign for several episodes now, but while we've talked about how that reign began and the roles a lot of other people played in that beginning, this episode I would finally like to start focusing on her—who she was, where she came from, and what she did.  Since that covers a lot of ground, we are going to cover some of her history up to this reign, and we'll be mostly focusing on two major updates—the creation of the new capital of Fujiwara, aka Fujiwara-kyou, and the increased royal patronage of Ise, which is thought to have been responsible for the ascendancy of Amaterasu as the paramount kami of the pantheon of Shinto kami. So let's start at the very beginning. It is traditionally held that Uno no Sarara was born around 645 to Naka no Oe and Soga no Ochi no Iratsume.  Ochi was the daughter of Soga no Kurayamada no Ishikawa no Maro, cousin to the powerful Soga no Iruka.  Naka no Oe's marriage to Ochi no Iratsume and her sister, Mehi no Iratsume, had been part of a strategic alliance with Ishikawa no Maro, who helped him overthrow his cousins and institute the Taika Reforms.  We talked about all of that back in Episode 106, as well as subsequent podcasts after that covering the next several reigns. So 645 is about the earliest Uno no Sarara may have been born, the very start of the Taika era, when her father began instituting a lot of changes based on continental practices. She would have grown up in the inner buildings of the Asuka court during this  time of immense change.  She was probably a bit young when the Toyosaki palace was first built, though she may have remembered when the court abandoned it and moved back to Asuka.  Unfortunately, when she was only five years old, tragedy struck.  Ishikawa no Maro, who had been made the Udaijin, or Minister of the Right, was slandered by his own brother, Soga no Himuka, and in return, Naka no Oe sent a force to have him punished.  When he saw he could not get away, Uno no Sarara's grandfather, Ishikawa no Maro, took his own life.  The Nihon Shoki—written, I should note, at least partly under the direction of Maro's granddaughter—claims that evidence came to light demonstrating his innocence, and he was posthumously exonerated.  Maro's daughter, Miyatsuko no Iratsume, was so saddened by all of this that we are told she died of a broken heart. Miyatsuko no Iratsume appears to be another name for Ochi no Iratsume, and if so, it would mean that Uno no Sarara lost both her mother and grandfather when she was only five years old due to the actions of her own father.  This sounds to me like it should be some kind of villain origin story. From there, she was likely taken care of by her aunts and other women in the palace, at least until 657.  It was about that time, at the age of 13, that she was married off to her uncle, Prince Ohoama. We don't have a precise age for Ohoama, but he was likely no more than 5 years younger than Uno's father, Naka no Oe, and some estimates suggest he was in his late 20s or early 30s, taking to wife his 13 year old niece. I can't help but think, here, of the Heian period novel, the Tale of Genji, where the titular character, Genji, finds Lady Murasaki and marries her at the age of 10.  Uno no Sarara would have grown up in her uncle-husband's home, and she was still young when the entire realm was placed on a war footing.When the court moved to Kyushu in 661 for the prosecution of the war on the continent, Uno no Sarara went with her husband, and a year later gave birth to their son, Prince Kusakabe.  She was probably about 18 years old at the time.   I suspect that means She  probably knew about her grandmother, Takara Hime, passing away, something that the inner circle of the royal family had attempted to keep relatively quiet for fear of disrupting the war effort.   Soon after her own son was born, news came back that the forces on the continent had lost.  Baekje had fallen, and Yamato could be next.  She would have traveled with her husband and the rest of the court back to Asuka and, eventually, up to Ohotsu, where her father now ruled with his brother as his right-hand man and heir to the throne. At this time, Uno no Sarara was no stranger to politics.  While her husband was in line for the throne, she knew that her brothers were also potential claimants, once they came of age. The Nihon Shoki disqualifies them through their parentage, but we see that didn't stop the Afumi court from rallying behind Prince Ohotomo.  There was also the royal princes Kawashima and Shiki.  Prince Takeru would have technically been a potential threat as well, had he not died, tragically, at only eight years of age. Now, technically, some may have been more in line than others, but Uno no Sarara knew how her own father had jumped the line, displacing her late uncle, Furubito no Oe, and it was clear something similar might happen this time around.  There were also likely a few indications that not everything was great between her father and her husband, although you would hardly know it from the number of her siblings that were also residing in the north chambers of his residence. Things came to a head in 671.  At this point, Uno no Sarara was in her late 20s with a 10 year old son, and it was looking, for a moment, like her father, despite his illness, might have Ohoama killed to pave the way for Naka no Oe's own son, Uno's brother, Ohotomo.  When Ohoama surprised everyone and stepped down, taking the tonsure, she was the only one to follow him.  We don't know if this is because she was that loyal to her husband, or because she had no other options.  If her mother had taken her own life after her grandfather's death, she may have had nobody but her father, Naka no Oe, to turn to, and he was clearly doing poorly.  If she stayed, then she would be relying on the goodwill of Prince Ohotomo and others while looking after the nine year old son and heir of Ohoama, who was clearly persona non grata at court. In contrast, one of Ohoama's other consorts, Munakata no Amago no Iratsume would have had the Munakata family to fall back on, should she need it, and her son, Prince Takechi, was a bit older.  In addition, Uno's  sister, Ohota no Himemiko had passed away earlier, in 667, and it is unclear who cared for her son, Prince Ohotsu, who was only a year younger than Uno's son, Kusakabe.  However, he, too, appears to have remained at the Afumi court with his caretakers. So Uno no Sarara went to Yoshino with her husband.  From this point on, Yoshino would become an important place for her, and during her own reign she would frequently make visits to the palace there, sometimes just for a couple of days at a time. After Naka no Oe's death, and the entire conflict of the Jinshin no Ran that kicked off in 672, Uno stayed by her husband's side.  She and Kusakabe made the incredible overnight journey from Yoshino to the other side of the Kii Peninsula, eventually setting up in Mie.  Ohoama would continue on towards Fuwa pass, where his son Takechi was already stationed with loyal soldiers.  Before that, however, he is mentioned as turning towards Ise—towards Amaterasu.  The implication seems to be that he was praying for victory.  It is also notable that a large part of his support was coming from the East and from areas around Ise. Little is mentioned of Uno's role in the record of the Jinshin no Ran, but in the opening to her reign there is a mention that she addressed the troops and mingled with the throng, until at last they formed a plan.  This seems to indicate that she was involved in the planning, at least, for the prosecution of the war.  On the one hand she was placed well behind the front lines.  On the other hand, she was well positioned to assist with logistics.  Troops and supplies from the north could come down and be redirected to the south depending on what was needed, and communications would likely be more secure through that area fully controlled by Ohoama's troops.  It is easy enough to imagine Uno no Sarara taking a role, even if it isn't explicitly mentioned.  The fact that she is mentioned as much as she is suggests to me that she had plenty to contribute to the war effort. As the war of 672 came to a close, Ohoama had to move from a war footing to one of peacetime governance.  As he ascended to the throne in 673, Uno no Sarara was made his queen.  And in light of the recent issues, Ohoama appears to have leaned heavily on her and other members of the royal family for support. And so Uno no Sarara was not just a delicate flower sitting in the hinter palace, waiting on her husband.  She was an active participant in the government.  When Ohoama called the various princes down to Yoshino and had them swear to uphold and support each other, she was included in their number.  And the Chronicles explicitly mention that when the princes swore to uphold each other, Ohoama swore he would also support them, and then Uno no Sarara made her oath like his.  That is interesting in that she isn't included in the five princes, but rather with the sovereign, her husband.  It appears she approached this from the point of view of a ruler already.  Or perhaps she was not considered to be in the line of succession, and the focus was on upholding the various princes.  Either way, we see how that eventually turned out. Later, when starting the project for what is believed to be the Kiyomihara codes, she was seated on the dais with her husband, indicating that she certainly was involved in various matters of state.  She also gave and received presents from the various nobles, including suits of clothing, gold, and more.  When Ohoama grew ill, and could not carry out the functions of the government alone, he deferred matters to her and to the Crown Prince, presumably meaning her son, Prince Kusakabe. Now Kusakabe is recorded as being made Crown Prince, and thus heir to the throne, however, it has also been suggested that this might not have been the case.  Some have suggested that Prince Ohotsu may have been the actual Crown Prince, and that he wasn't plotting against Kusakabe and his mother, but rather it was the other way around, with Uno no Sarara clearing him off the field to make room for her son. Ohotsu, remember, was the son of Ohoama by way of Ohota-hime, who was a full sister to Uno no Sarara.  That meant that, from a strict bloodline perspective, Ohotsu had just as much of a claim to the throne as did Kusakabe, but Kusakabe was a year older—or so the Nihon Shoki, compiled under the reign of Uno and her successors, would have us believe.  We are also told that Uno was formally designated as Ohoama's queen—but again we have that from the Nihon Shoki, which is more than a little bit biased.   Personally, I feel this theory that Uno no Sarara plotted to have Ohotsu removed without anything else stretches some of what we know, but it does illustrate that Uno no Sarara had a vested interest in ensuring that the crown went to her own progeny.  I'd be more inclined to believe that there was some movement a foot, even if it was perhaps not quite as treasonous as the response to it would warrant. And this catches us up with much of what we know.  Ohotsu was executed, but then Kusakabe passed away, and so Queen Uno no Sarara became Tennou in her own right.  Things hadn't gone exactly to plan, but she still had her grandson, Prince Karu, the late Kusakabe's son, whose mother, Princess Abe, was a younger-half sister to Uno no Sarara.  Abe was the daughter of Naka no Oe and Mehi no Iratsume, making Abe another grand-daughter of Soga no Kuramayada no Ishikawa no Maro.  She was also 17 years Sarara's junior and only a year older than the late Kusakabe.  By all accounts, it seems that Abe and Sarara got on well together, though she is not as prominent in the narrative that we have in the Nihon Shoki.  Still, she had an important role, not in terms of governance, but in terms of ensuring that the line continued.  She was in charge or protecting and raising young Prince Karu until he was ready to take the throne.  In so doing, she would no doubt have had a front row seat to Queen Uno's own efforts. Since Uno no Sarara had already been so involved with the government, it should come as no surprise that she continued many of the efforts attributed to her husband.  In fact, you'll often find references to Temmu and Jitou side-by-side to describe what happened because very few things can be attributed to just one of the two, especially given how long some of these projects seem to have taken.  That said, there were some differences.  While Ohoama, aka Temmu Tennou, had relied primarily on members of the royal family following the Jinshin no Ran, Uno was much more likely to rely on trusted nobles, whose position at court was largely held thanks to the patronage of the royal family.  Having nobles running things again, rather than handing over power to those of the Princely class, may have provided opportunities for those noble houses to once again flex and grow their political muscle, but it was either that or hand that same power over to other princes with claims to royal descent—princes who might encourage the court that it would better if they, themselves, were to succeed the Queen, rather than the young prince, her own actual bloodline.  Even the loyal Prince Takechi, who seems to have supported her and Prince Karu as best he could, could easily have become a threat.  This could be one of the reasons she held on to power as long she did.  It was, after all, a deliberate choice on her part.  She could have had someone else step in as regent, but she chose not to. We've talked about Uno's dealings with Silla and the continent at this time. That was back in Episode 148, when we talked about how Ohoama was mourned and how Yamato dealt with the early missions.  We discussed, thenhow she berated the Silla envoys for not adhering to protocol and turning them away.  She also met with Emishi and Hayato embassies, which only helped to cement Yamato's place as the central hegemony over the archipelago and all those living on the islands.  At first, this was just an extension of what she and Kusakabe had been doing since Ohoama had first grown ill and handed over the reins of government.  But then Kusakabe died—and life went on.  Later, Kusakabe would be remembered as Okanomiya Tennou and the Nagaoka Tennou.  While not counted in the formal lineage, he was still granted the title "Tennou" posthumously, likely to help legitimize his son and that lineage.  And yet, despite this, there is no report of a eulogy or anything similar upon his death.  Even Royal Prince Ohotsu, when he was killed for threatening Kusakabe's own ascendance, is given a fairly wordy entry full of praise for his virtues and how he was remember.  For Kusakabe we get silence.  Things just move on. Indeed, just two weeks after the Crown Prince's death, we get orders talking about given people four holidays each month.  It seems a rather banal announcement coming the same week that the Crown Prince passed away. And banal it may be, but I do want to pick at it a bit.  I think it helps us understand even more the life at that time.  In most of the world, today, we have become accustomed to the western concept of a week with seven days, including two holidays every week—though we just refer to it as the weekend.  Saturday and Sunday began as holy days—the Sabbath in Jewish and then Christian tradition.  Even Judaism only had a single day of rest every seven days.  Many cultures did not have the concept of a weekend.  After all, there wasn't anything particularly special about one day or the other.  A lunar month is just under 30 days—alternating between 29 and 30 days depending on various factors.  Five would fit into that much better than four seven day weeks and two more days.  Or divide it into two 15 day periods, more or less.  Or three weeks of ten days each.  In fact, that is what was popular in the Tang dynasty at the time—though a seven day week had crept in through Buddhism, which had been picked up on the Indian subcontinent thanks to Hellenic influences.  This seven day week, which is now used in modern times, was originally used more by astronomers.  The days corresponded to the Sun, the Moon, and the visible planets. The point is, there's no such thing as a natural weekend.  At some point, the Tang court introduced a rest period every five days for court officials.  In Yamato, it seems that they introduced four holidays.  Specifically, the local governors were to give laborers—those conscripted as corvee labor—four days every month.  It doesn't mention if they are spaced out, or at what intervals, and it was specifically for laborers.  I should probably also mention that, at this time, there wasn't a concept of a "9-to-5" job.  Sure, the court operated on a schedule that may have fit fairly well in our modern life, other than its extremely early start due to the lack of cheap, safe artificial light sources.  Most people, however, especially in the agricultural sectors, were likely working from sunrise to sunset, when necessary.  There was no concept of overtime or a forty hour work week.  You worked when you needed to work, and that was it.  No time cards, just life, punctuated by holidays, festivals, market days, and whatever else needed to happen.  Oddly, in our modern, more regular work schedule we work both more and less, in some ways, than our ancestors did.   Our labor often goes into things beyond our job—everything from taking care of our home to various hobbies that we enjoy. Giving laborers time off from their endeavors was no doubt something they appreciated, but I don't know how much of an impact it had on things long term.  A more interesting endeavor comes a few months later.  That is when Uno had a royal commission come together as commissioners of "good words".  We mentioned this before, especially when talking about Kose no Tayasu, who had been part of this commission, though he was the lowest ranked of the bunch.  At the top it was headed by Prince Shiki, a half-brother to Uno, and one of those who had pledged his loyalty with other members of the royal family down in Yoshino, though at the time Shiki was only about 11 years old.  He was the son of Koshi no Michi no Kimi no Iratsume, and a brother to Prince Osakabe.  In 689, when he took charge of this commission from his half-sister, he would have been in his 22nd year, so this was probably one of his first major assignments. We don't have a finished product that we can point to from this project, so there isn't a clear idea of exactly what the commission did.  Aston believed that they were attempting to determine auspicious words to be used by the court.  By this one could infer that they were looking into the way to draw up formal language for edicts, or how to formally address the sovereign and members of the court.  However, others have suggested that this was more about finding stories and other such things and writing them down.  If that is the case, this may have been a continuation of—or perhaps an addendum to—the history project started during the reign of Ohoama.  The words, or stories, that the commission wrote down were likely used by later Chroniclers, though there is no specific work that is clearly attributed to their efforts.  So in the end we can't exactly know for sure.  What we can see is that Uno no Sarara was continuing to make tweaks and changes to things—and in particular in how things were stated, remembered, and passed down to posterity, one way or another.  This is also part of what we see later that same month, when the 22 books of what we now call the Kiyomihara Law Codes were also published.  Like the history project, this was also begun during the reign of Ohoama, and Uno had continued to see it through.  It appears to have been just the law itself, not necessarily the punishments which made up the other half of the Ritsuryou, but it is still significant.  Unfortunately, we don't know exactly what was in it—the earliest law code that we have good evidence for is the Taihou code, which would come over a decade later—but we have seen some of the edicts and orders and we can make some assumptions based on later law codes as well as the language used to even define the court and how things ran.  Much of what was written had likely been promulgated, previously, and a lot of this may have been more documenting the changes they had already put in place. There is also the Afumi law code, but there are even more questions about that one.  This is possibly the first one written down to this level of detail.  Though it would be superseded, later, it was still an impressive work. As in past reigns, we see things both monumental and mundane.  A month after the law codes were finished, we see about orders to the Mayors of the Left and Right to set up places for Archery—literally glossed as "Ikusa", or "war", but likely because the two had a common root and archery and war were closely intertwined.  As for the Mayors of the Left and Right, this is the first time we are seeing those terms, and I suspect they are also part of the reforms that Uno no Sarara and her late husband had been implementing. The Mayors of the Left and Right of the Capital are known as Kyoushiki or, alternatively, as Misato-zukasa.  They were like kokushi, or governors, except they oversaw the capital city.  Now remember, the quote-unquote "capital city" in use at this point is Asuka—it is the Kiyomihara palace and environs.  There were other streets, buildings, and such around, but nothing terribly organized.  Most family estates were off in their own lands or strongholds.  At the same time, the court was building out a new, permanent capital.  It was taking time—and likely had been put on hold during the three year mourning period for the late Ohoama Ohokimi.  It required that they survey and transform an immense and populated area into a new and impressive capital in the area known today as Kashihara.  This work took years—they likely had to divert labor to build the late sovereign's mausoleum, or misasagi, and there were droughts and other reasons why they may have had to pause work.  And yet, it continued, nonetheless. The main ideal for a capital city was based off of continental models.  While Luoyang may have been the more active capital, the western capital of the Tang dynasty, at Chang'an—modern Xi'an—appears to have been a more quintessential capital city layout, and may have been what the Yamato capital was attempting to mimic—though they may have also been relying on the theoretical Confucian model, as well.  In fact, I tend to think that the Confucian model was closer to this first attempt at a permanent capital.  Early on, excavations assumed that the palace structures were towards the northern end of the city, but further investigations have suggested that the scale of Fujiwara-kyo was much more ambitious, and some maps of the area place the palace towards the center of the city.  Either way, there were several key things about the capital and how it mimicked the continental models.  One of the primary things that Yamato had appropriated from across the strait was the north-south orientation of the palace, with the main audience hall facing south, so as to get the sun.  This meant that, from the point of view of the sovereign in that hall, the left side would be the east and the right side would be to the west.  And so the capital city was divided into a left and right, east and west, and each half had its own administrator responsible for taxation, public safety, and general law and order.  They were, as I said, similar to the governors of the various provinces in the scope of their powers, except that they oversaw the capital city. The building of the Fujiwara capital is perhaps one of the most obvious changes that Uno no Sarara was overseeing.  As I've mentioned before, it was a physical manifestation of court.  The three sacred mountains which were included within the boundaries of the capital were woven into the myths and legends that would find their way into the Nihon Shoki and the Kojiki.  The size and scale of the earthworks and the stones laid as foundation demonstrate that this was clearly meant to be a permanent capital, overturning the idea that there would be a huge change every time a sovereign passed away.  Instead, there would be consistency.  The order of the state would go on. Later we'll talk about reasons why the Fujiwara capital was abandoned.  For now, though, let's look at what we see about its construction. In 690, the same year that Uno ascended to the throne, Royal Prince Takechi, Ohoama's oldest son, inspected the site where the new Fujiwara palace was to be placed.  Two months later, Uno no Sarara came out to see it for herself.  I imagine this as being the point where the land had been cleared, and they could see the mountains and the placement and get an idea of the overall size of what they were looking for.  With royal approval, the project continued. A year later, in 691, officials were sent to perform the Chin-sai, the pacification ceremony, for the new capital.  Today, this is a common ceremony, known as a Jichin-sai, or Earth Pacification Ceremony, done before undertaking a construction project.  Theoretically it is before breaking ground on the project, though there is often some amount of preparation that has to be done in preparation.  The idea for the Jichin-sai is to effectively negotiate with the spirits of the land before disturbing the area, a recognition that the process of construction is going to alter the natural landscape.  As such, one wants to propitiate the spirits and the kami that are on the land to ensure that the construction is successful.  This was likely a much older ritual, but this is the first mention we have of it in the record.  This ceremony was also apparently directed at the new capital as a whole, while a year later another ceremony was held specifically for the new palace complex.  In the intervening time we see the court laying out the roads and giving land for the various mansions of court nobles, like Tajihi no Shima's four chou of land—roughly ten acres.  Those of Jikikwoni rank and above were given two chou, and those from Jikidaisan down were given one chou.  Those of Gon rank on down would get land dependant on the number of inhabitants in their fiefs.  First class fiefs would get one chou, while second class would warrant a half chou and at the bottom they would get one quarter chou.  This was apparently the land that they were being given in the capital to build their personal residences.  Other land was given out for markets, temples, and other necessary facilities, but this whole city really was being built from scratch. Shortly after the pacification ceremony for the palace, officials were sent out to the major shrines of the time.  This included the great gods, the Ohokami, of Ise, Yamato, Sumiyoshi, and Kii.  So not just the local kami, but also the larger kami who were seen as the kami of the archipelago more generally. It would still take another year to build the palace.  Uno visited the site a few times during the construction, with her last visit just a quick outing on the 8th month of 693.  At that point it was likely ready, though she wouldn't formally move into the new palace until the first month of 694.  Before that, though, there was one other thing that had to happen.  In the 2nd month of 693 they had to rebury the bodies. That's right.  The Fujiwara capital occupied a huge swath of the plain of what is now known as Kashihara.  And that plain had been settled for centuries—all through the kofun period.  And those kofun, and possibly even older funkyubo, the older mixed-use burial mounds—would have been destroyed in the making of the new capital.  There also may have been plain pit burials that were dug up while laying out roads and foundations.  I don't know that there was anything approaching the size of the larger, keyhole shaped mounds, but we have no way to know for certain how many were there that had to be destroyed or moved.  I also have not seen any indications of any mass reburial site—whether they opened an existing tomb or simply dug a pit in the ground somewhere.  I imagine that such a find would be incredible, but unless archaeologists stumble upon it, I guess we'll never know.  Still, it is interesting, and almost poetic as we move further and further from the kofun period, this feels like the final nail in the proverbial coffin, if you'll forgive the pun.  Indeed, when Uno no Sarara finally passes away, she will become one of the first sovereigns to be cremated, with her ashes and burnt remains then deposited in the existing tomb with her husband, Ohoama, rather than having a new mounded tomb built.  Buddhist style cremation would eventually become commonplace throughout the archipelago, though sovereigns would still have special mausoleums built for their memory, it really was a change from the ancient practices. From 694 onward, the court would meet at the new Fujiwara Palace.  Compared to previous palaces, I can only imagine how impressive this one must have seemed.  Based on what we can tell, it was likely built much more in the continental style.  Previous palaces had largely been in the style of the archipelago, with what we believe was plain wood and a thatched roof.  The Fujiwara palace was likely a mix, but with more of the continental style than the previous Kiyomihara place.  It also dwarfed its predecessor, at over twice the size.  It was actually much closer in size and shape to the Toyosaki palace, in Naniwa.  At the southern end of the palace was the Suzaku mon, the Suzaku gate, followed by the choshu-den'in, a courtyard with two buildings, one in the east and one in the west, where officials could wait and prepare for the day.  From there they would be let into the Chodoin, a large court yard with four buildings on the east and west, and four more at the southernmost point.  These would be where the various departments, or bureaus, would operate.  There were also gates in the east and west of the Chodoin for easier access.  To the north was another gate, leading to the Daigokuden, the main audience hall.  This would have been quite the impressive and imposing structure—the main focus of the palace.  It was in its own walled enclosure, and would have been the seat of the sumera Mikoto, or Tennou.  It was both inside and apart from the Dairi, the inner palace.  This was the actual residence of the sovereign and the royal family.  The dairi itself occupied more land than the entire Kiyomihara palace.  None of the buildings exist, but we can see their footprint from the large foundation stones and there are numerous rooftiles and other architectural features that fell off or were removed and then buried, purposefully or not, allowing us to get some idea of the size and scale of the project. And yet, it appears that this palace may not have been completed when they moved in.  The entire city was likely still under construction, in fact.  The main pieces were in place, but to build an entire city from scratch took a lot of work.  Most of the buildings would have been built with more traditional—and less labor intensive—practices.  You didn't need a false second story gallery some thirty feet off the ground, even if you were the Minister of the Right.  It was enough to have a relatively simple mansion with gardens, servants quarters, and everything else needed to keep you comfortable.  That in and of itself was going to put a strain on labor and other resources. And so it looks like some parts of the galleries and other features may not have been finished even while Uno no Sarara was there.  In fact, it may not have been fully finished by the time they moved again.  The Fujiwara capital, the first permanent capital city, was only occupied from 694 until about 710—less than two decades.  This massive project, taking multiple years and how many people to create, would be abandoned several years later.  The buildings would be torn down and moved to the new site—Heijou-kyou, in modern Nara city.  And yet, the impact of Fujiwara kyou would remain. Besides making changes to the physical landscape, Uno no Sarara was also focused on the spiritual landscape as well.  Both Ohoama and Uno not only supported the Buddhist temples, building new temples and leveraging the ceremonies, but they also supported the traditional kami.  During the Jinshin no Ran, Ohoama turned and addressed the kami of Ise before heading to the Fuwa barrier.  Later we see a greater focus on Ise Shrine, with Saigu, the royal princesses sent to Ise Shrine as the Shrine priestess, being heavily reported.  In fact, the position seems to have not been commented on much until this reign, and there is some thought that Ohoama and Uno actually instituted the practice—or at least made it a formal part of the court and the royal household.  This is combined with their support of the Jingikan, the state governmental body responsible for dealing with kami matters.  At this time it appears to have been even more powerful, in many ways, than the other bureaus or departments of the Great Council of State, the Dajokan. There are plenty who argue that the preeminence of Ise was born in this period.  Early Yamato worship focused more on the deity of Mt. Miwa:  Ohomononushi.  Sun worship seems to have also been baked into the rituals of the ethnic Wa people, but that wasn't necessarily focused on Amaterasu—and Amaterasu was not necessarily seen as a feminine goddess.  Early worship appears to focus on the deities such as Takabi Musubi, and similarly named deities.  These are deities that show up in court ritual, and presumably date back to well before this period.  Thanks to the fact that we get alternate stories in the Nihon Shoki, we occasionally see them take a more central role in events, such as the descent of the Heavenly Grandson, but at the same time we also see that the main throughline of the Nihon Shoki and the Kojiki has placed Amaterasu more front and center in the narrative.  Ama Terasu effectively translates to something like "The Shining of Heaven".  In neither the Japanese nor Sinitic language is she particularly gendered most of the time, and this may have been a more generic name for the concept of a sun deity.   I believe it is also somewhat telling that the Ichi-no-miya, the First Shrine, or primary shrine, of Ise is not Ise Shrine, but rather Tsubaki Grand Shrine, which is the home of Sarutahiko Ohokami.  Even in the Nihon Shoki, there is a narrative regarding the yata no kagami, the great mirror, that it was moved from its original location in the Nara Basin over to Ise and the shrine was then established there, marking the shrine as a relative late-comer to the region rather than marking a particularly ancient spot.  The Great Kami of Ise then appears to have taken on some of the shine, pun intended, of Sarutahiko, who is no longer seen as a sun-deity, and is even placed in the way of the Heavenly Grandchild's descent—perhaps a subtle nod to some of the tensions between the worship of one over the other. Besides sending the Shrine Princess, the Saigu, to Ise, the sovereigns themselves made plans to go, in person.  Ohoama made preparations, including purifying himself, but his trip was cancelled due to a sudden death in the palace.  He is never recorded as making the trip, after that.  Uno no Sarara, however, did make the trip, in 692. This was clearly quite the production, and requires several entries in the Nihon Shoki.  The first entry is in the 2nd month of the year, when she makes her intentions clear.  The Court officials were set to task to prepare all the necessary clothing for the trip, which was about 3 weeks out.  This likely also meant preparing the road, ensuring that there would be food, and a place for Uno no Sarara and her entourage to stay when they reached Ise.  The preparations clearly had an impact, as Miwa no Ason no Takechimaro, a Chunagon, or Middle Counselor, presented a memorial to remonstrate with her majesty on the trip.  He noted that they were in the middle of the agricultural season—roughly April or May by modern standards—and a royal trip would have an outsized impact on the areas where she would be traveling through.  His remonstration was heard, and overruled.  Uno no Sarara was determined to go.  As she delegated the Prince Hirose, Tahema no Mabito no Chitoko, and Ki no Ason no Yumibari to all look after the palace while she was away, Miwa no Takechimaro reiterated his remonstration and then took a drastic step:  He offered to her his cap—basically he offered to resign his rank.  This was quite the step, and not from nobody. Miwa no Takechimaro was from a prominent family.  As their name suggests, they were connected to Mt. Miwa, and the worship, there.  Based on what evidence we have, he was probably born around 657 CE, and when he was about 16 years old he was fighting on the side of Ohoama in the Jinshin no Ran.  In particular, he was involved in the fighting near Hashihaka kofun, and then moved over to attack the Afumi forces on the Middle Road.  There is evidence after that of him making his way up through the ranks, and was even one of those who offered a eulogy for Ohoama.  As Chunagon, he was in a fairly powerful position in court, and giving up his court rank would mean not just a loss in status, but also giving up the income associated with that rank. And this remonstration may be why we are told that the court commuted taxes, including forced labor, for the lands that she passed through, and she recognized the local Kuni no Miyatsuko with cap-rank.  She also remitted taxes for those who had been conscripted to help from elsewhere, such as her baggage handlers, the people who built the temporary palace for her to stay in, in Ise, etc.  So even if the procession to Ise had an impact, she seems to have done her best to lessen the blow. As for Takechimaro, we don't see him again in the Nihon Shoki, but he does show up later.  He would become the governor of Nagato, and then later he is given positions such as the Mayor of the Sakyou, or Left Capital.  So it would seem that either his resignation wasn't accepted, or that he was re-hired at some later point.  He would pass away in 706 CE. By the way, there is one other notable feature about him, and you may have caught it as I went over all of this.  That was the name of his uji, or clan:  Miwa, or Ohomiwa.    This means he had a connection to—and possibly a vested interest in—promoting the worship at Mt. Miwa, the traditional Yamato cultic center.  Nothing is outright stated, but it makes sense that someone from Miwa might be a little bit concerned with the extra attention being given to the shrine at Ise around this time—so there is that, as well. Regardless of his intentions, it certainly seems that from that point on Ise Shrine and the deity worshipped there, Amaterasu Ohokami, would be tied to the imperial line from the late 7th century onward.  Clearly the royal patronage of the shrine stepped up, and for the most part we do see a fairly regular stream of Saigu, with one slight exception:  There doesn't appear to have been one during Uno no Sarara's reign.  Ohoku no Himemiko had been sent down during the reign of Ohoama, but she was the sister to Prince Ohotsu, and appears to have returned after his death.  The position appears to have remained vacant until after Uno no Sarara's reign.  It makes me wonder if she wasn't "filling in" for the Saigu, in a way.  That could, in part, explain her travels there. There also may not have been a good candidate at the time, but I find that less believable—perhaps there was no candidate that Uno trusted given the precarious position her own bloodline was in at the moment.  Still, after her reign, the position of Saigu would be regularly filled by a member of the royal family through the end of the Heian period.  It was interrupted by the Genpei wars, and then the practice fell into decline during the period of the Kamakura bakufu.  Late Edo period pro-imperialists tried to restore the practice, but it didn't catch back on. Despite the apparent importance of the shrine to the royal family, it would also remain somewhat aloof.  The priests of the shrine would provide the sacred mirror for ascension ceremonies, but it would be very rare for any sitting sovereign to actually pay a visit to the shrine, and, as I mentioned before, Amaterasu was not one of the deities reflected in the inner court rituals.  Still, she would come to be seen as the dominant kami of the Shinto pantheon, and even today, many shrines will hold space for her as well as the primary deity; home shrines, or kamidana, will often include ofuda for Amaterasu as a central point of worship, with kami associated with one's local shrines as well. So there you have just a little taste of what Uno no Sarara was up to.  Whether she had intended to be in this position or had it thrust onto her, she was no shrinking violet.  She took control of the ship of state and set a course that would continue to influence the archipelago down to the modern day.  The reforms that started with her father and husband she continued and made manifest in the physical and spiritual world.  And this is only the beginning.  There is more to talk about regarding Uno no Sarara's reign, and her eventual abdication, but for that, we will have to wait until Part 2. Until then if you like what we are doing, please tell your friends and feel free to rate us wherever you listen to podcasts.  If you feel the need to do more, and want to help us keep this going, we have information about how you can donate on Patreon or through our KoFi site, ko-fi.com/sengokudaimyo, or find the links over at our main website,  SengokuDaimyo.com/Podcast, where we will have some more discussion on topics from this episode. Also, feel free to reach out to our Sengoku Daimyo Facebook page.  You can also email us at the.sengoku.daimyo@gmail.com.  Thank you, also, to Ellen for their work editing the podcast. And that's all for now.  Thank you again, and I'll see you next episode on Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.

Oklahoma Archery
Oklahoma Archery Podcast 121 with Bobby Pinley

Oklahoma Archery

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 67:00


Bobby Pinley is an OG 3D shooter. Listen in as we discuss archery from a mental standpoint and how to stay in love with the game. Bobby is the pro shop manager at H&L's in McAlester, OK and the rangemaster at the newest Oklahoma ASA range "Ft. Tracy". We preview the terrain ahead of the inaugural event this coming weekend and look ahead the "Bucks and Bibles" scheduled for Sept. 19th. Bobby is one of the absolute best people to share a stake with and you will not be disappointed after shooting 20 targets with him. He's been around some of the greatest archer's Oklahoma has produced and we discuss the role of pro shops in educating new or intermediate archers rather than just selling them all the newest and latest gear. Come see us this weekend for a 9am shotgun start and finish the 2026 ASA Oklahoma season having a blast on a new range.As always, thank you to our sponsors at the Podcast for making this show a possibility: H&H Archery, Summit Bowstrings, Red Dirt Archery and Cooper Heat and Air!#shootfireshooters#forttracy#oklahomaasafederation #3darchery #nfaaarchery#lancasterarcherysupply #HnLsArchery#dartonarchery #summitbowstrings #H&HArchery#triplecarchery

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast
Steve Chan - Elvish Tac - Archery's Best Kept Secret

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 76:52


The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 407: Steve Chan - Elvish Tac Sight Lights - Archery's Best Kept Secret In this episode of Bowhunter Chronicles, host Adam sits down with Steve Chan, co‑founder of Elvish Tac, to explore innovation in archery accessories. Elivish Tac makes the absolute best archery sight light you have likely never heard of. Steve recounts his first exposure to archery, early DIY gear experiments, and how a return to bow hunting in college led him into the industry. While managing a pro shop, he identified product gaps and teamed up with his business partner Alex to design better sight lights and accessories focused on durability, water resistance, rechargeability, and user‑friendliness. Steve breaks down the design influences from his background in chemistry and Alex's physics experience, the iterative product development process, and real‑world testing feedback from hunters and pro shooters. He emphasizes community and mentorship—how connections with experienced archers shaped product decisions—and discusses Elvish Tac's commitment to offering quality alternatives rather than replacing existing brands. Elvish Tac's products are built for hard use people like us by hard use people like us. Episode highlights: Steve's archery origin story and pro‑shop experience Why durable, rechargeable sight lights matter for low‑light hunting Design principles: water resistance, ease of use, longevity Community feedback, mentorship, and product testing Upcoming product lines and expansion into fishing gear https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com (https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/) https://www.zingerfletches.com (https://www.zingerfletches.com/) https://www.lucky-buck.com (https://www.lucky-buck.com/) https://www.bigshottargets.com (https://www.bigshottargets.com/)   https://genesis3dprinting.com (https://genesis3dprinting.com/) https://vitalizeseed.com (https://vitalizeseed.com/) http://bit.ly/BHCPatreon https://elvishtac.com/https://huntworthgear.com  https://www.yellowstone.ai/  - CHRONICLES for 15% off https://www.paintedarrow.com - BHC15 for 15% offhttps://www.spartanforge.ai (https://www.spartanforge.ai/)  - save 25% with code bowhunter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SouthEastern Bow Hunter Podcast
Episode 188: Building A Better Archery Experience w/ Zakk Plocica from Extreme Outfitters

SouthEastern Bow Hunter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 91:50


In this episode, I sit down with Zakk Plocica of Extreme Outfitters for an in-depth conversation about everything happening right now in the archery industry. We dive into the latest trends, shifting customer demands, gear innovations, and what's really driving growth in today's market. Zakk also shares the story behind the rapid expansion of Extreme Outfitters—what's worked, what hasn't, and the key decisions that have helped turn his shop into a major player. From navigating industry changes to building a loyal customer base, this episode is packed with insight for archers, business owners, and anyone interested in the future of the sport. Whether you're a seasoned bowhunter or just getting into archery, you'll walk away with a better understanding of where things are headed—and what it takes to succeed in a competitive space.   Podcast brought to you by: Sportsmen's empire  LWCG https://www.lonewolfcustomgear.com Asio : SEBH for 15% off https://asiogear.com/ Bowtique: SEBHP https://thebowtiquellc.com/ G5 Outdoors https://www.g5outdoors.com/ Prime Archery https://www.g5prime.com/ Dialed Archery https://dialedarchery.com/ Moultrie https://www.moultrie.com/ BHL https://bowhuntingleague.com Scrape doctor SEBH15 for 15%  https://scrapedoctor.com/ Victory Archery  https://www.victoryarchery.com/ Catalyst archery https://catalystarchery.com SEBH10 Unbound Archery SEBH10 for 10% off https://www.unboundarchery.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Salish Wolf
#86 Patricia Gonsalves on Project Quiver

Salish Wolf

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 80:44


Born on the Caribbean island of Barbados, Patricia spent her formative years travelling and living on boats. It was during this time that she developed her love of the art of archery, all thanks to a green-clad archer and his merry men. With literary heroes like Robin Hood, Ivanhoe, and the White Company, Patricia pursued her passion for archery throughout her academic career, incorporating the art into all aspects of her education.With over 30 years of experience and training, Patricia specializes in ancient and traditional archery weapons, tools, and techniques. She now teaches the theories, styles, and techniques of ancient, traditional and historical archery to students at her own archery school, Lykopis Archery in Vancouver, BC. In addition to passing along her knowledge to the next generation of traditional archers, Patricia also promotes accurate Hollywood portrayals of archers in her role as archery consultant for the popular television series “Arrow.”Please enjoy this episode of Project Quiver on Salish Wolf with Patricia Gonsalves.          Episode Links: https://lykopis.com/https://www.instagram.com/epicallyarcher/https://www.instagram.com/lykopisarchery/https://www.facebook.com/LykopisArchery/Project Quiver at Anchor Point ExpeditionsSummary: In this conversation, Todd interviews Patricia Gonsalves, the owner of Lykopis, an archery school in Vancouver. Patricia shares her journey of starting Lykopis, her experiences with the Arrow TV show, and her passion for traditional archery and bow crafting. She discusses the unique urban setting of her business, the influence of her early experiences with archery, and the joy she finds in teaching others the craft of bow making. The conversation highlights the cultural significance of archery and the importance of hands-on skills in today's digital age. In this conversation, Todd and Patricia explore the multifaceted world of archery, focusing on the unique workshops offered at Lykopis, the philosophy of teaching archery as a martial art, and the therapeutic benefits of engaging in archery and bow crafting. Show Notes:The Conquest Cup is a major archery competition.Nomad Games celebrate traditional and indigenous sports.Bow crafting involves various techniques and materials.Historical bows tell stories of their time and use.Cultural heritage is an important aspect of archery.She was involved in the Arrow TV show, handling all archery training and props.She believes archery is a significant part of human history and culture.She aims to create a supportive environment for women in archery.She values the hands-on experience of crafting bows with students.Patricia emphasizes the importance of archery as a martial art.Breath work is integrated into archery practice for better focus.Archery can serve as a therapeutic outlet for personal challenges.Students are encouraged to find their own aiming style.Archery is seen as a global practice that resonates with many.Patricia's experiences highlight the community aspect of archery.The simplicity of archery can be beneficial for mental health.Chapters:00:00 Navigating Events and Atmosphere in Vancouver02:58 Cultural Significance of Archery and Historical Competitions06:10 Exploring Traditional Archery and Its Global Connections10:10 The Conquest Cup and Its Impact on Archery11:25 The Nomad Games: A Celebration of Indigenous Sports21:01 Diving into Historical Bows and Their Significance24:02 Personal Experiences with Archery and Cultural Heritage32:24 The Journey of Starting Lykopis42:55 Patricia's Archery Journey and Early Influences46:28 Involvement with Arrow TV Show50:57 Exploring Bow Crafting and Cultural Influences66:23 Archery as a Martial Art70:01 Breath and Focus in Archery72:09 Progressing in Archery Skills75:51 Archery as Therapy and Personal Growth80:23 The Therapeutic Nature of Archery83:45 Closing Thoughts and Future Connections

More Than Photos
051 - Building a Life Bigger Than Your Business w/ Perry Vaile

More Than Photos

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 83:20


This week Brad and Jen sit down with Perry Vaile, a destination and editorial wedding photographer, historian, educator, and creative whose life stretches far beyond the wedding industry.What begins as a conversation about Perry's mountain home in North Carolina quickly turns into something much bigger: ambition, success, identity, community, social media, and what it means to build a life that doesn't depend on your work to fulfill you.Perry shares the story of building a 15-year photography career, the moments she felt like she had finally “made it,” and how her relationship to success has evolved over time. From photographing a Victoria's Secret supermodel's wedding to intentionally removing social media from her phone, she offers a refreshing perspective on staying connected to what matters while working in an industry built on visibility and comparison.Together, we explore boundaries, hobbies, community, family, creativity, and the challenge of building a successful career without sacrificing the life around it.We also explore:• Living a “split life” between the mountains and the city, and why each pace feeds the other• Buying land on instinct and building a home designed to last generations• The two moments Perry felt like she had “made it”• Finding the confidence to stand up for her work on a make-or-break deadline• Entering a world of wealth without attaching her worth to it• Why real memories matter more than staged perfection• Removing social media from her phone and creating healthier boundaries• Archery, needlepoint, gardening, reading, and building a life outside the industry• Creating local community on purpose• Holding success open-handedly and defining it on your own terms• Working smarter, protecting rest, and avoiding burnout• Why “going quiet” may be the biggest risk for photographers todayConnect with PerryWebsite: https://perryvaile.com/Instagram: @perryvaileConnect with UsJoin Purpose & Profit – A Roadmap to 10k WeddingsApply for the Mastermind Program - High level 1:1 creative coaching & community.Chapters(00:00) Welcome and the seven-weekend stretch ahead(01:00) A split life between the mountains and Raleigh(03:30) Buying the land and building a forever home(08:45) The long view: who do you want to be at 70?(14:00) Fifteen years in and the moments she “made it”(22:00) Chutzpah, film deadlines, and confidence(24:00) Wealth, worth, and belonging in luxury spaces(27:00) The historian's approach to photography(32:00) Redefining success and holding it loosely(40:00) Protecting the craft from the industry(42:00) Social media boundaries and bricking the phone(48:00) Hobbies, books, and building community(56:00) Perspective, gratitude, and figure-out-able problems(59:00) Working smarter and protecting rest(01:13:00) What matters now and why going quiet is risky(01:20:00) Books, recommendations, and what's nextKeywords: wedding photography, destination wedding photographer, boundaries, work-life balance, redefining success, building community, photographer mindset, burnout, rest and margin, intentional living, historic preservation, film photography, photographer education

That's So Texas Outdoors Podcast
Off Season Archery

That's So Texas Outdoors Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 60:15


In this episode, my good friends from the Salty Yak outdoors podcast, Cary Beason (host) and his crew talk about what we do as archers in the off season to help prepare for hunting season.  Many of us have taken up shooting in competative 3D archery shoots, which is both something fun and at the same help prepare for the upcoming archery season.  Cary and his crew recap, TAC and the R100, and I talk about some the 3D shoots I have donc recently, including organizing my very first shoot here in South Texas, to raise money for a local non-profit charity, supporitng the Autism commuinity here in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas.  Thank you for listening. If you're looking for your next outdoor adventure with Coastal Concepts LLC., Contact Manny Perez via email at whtailhtr75@yahoo.com  or on FB and IG @coastalconceptsllc Listen to So Texas Outdoors Podcast on your favorite podcast platform or on our website https://www.sotxoutdoors.com Follow us on our FB page or on Instagram at @soTXoutdoors Contact us via email at sotxoutdoors@gmail.com

Becoming A Bow Hunter
Public Land Hunting in Australia with Alex Proft

Becoming A Bow Hunter

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 133:58


Public land hunting in Australia gives hunters access to millions of acres of huntable country, but getting started can be confusing. Alex Proft from Aussie Bush Harvest breaks down the NSW public land hunting system, how the R Licence works, where you can hunt, and why public land remains one of the best ways to build hunting skills and experience. The conversation also covers bowhunting, Sambar deer, public access, hunting culture, conservation, and the future of hunting opportunities in Australia. Alex shares stories from years of hunting public land and explains why learning a piece of country can be more valuable than constantly chasing new locations.  What You'll Learn • How the NSW R Licence system works for rifle hunters, bowhunters, and pig doggers • Where public land hunting is available in New South Wales • Why public land hunting helped develop Alex's bowhunting skills • The differences between public land and private property hunting • How hunting pressure changes deer behaviour on public land • Why Sambar deer thrive in remote public land country • The challenges facing hunting access in Australia • Why hunters, fishers, campers, and outdoor users need a stronger collective voice About the Guest Alex Proft is the creator of Aussie Bush Harvest and has spent years documenting hunting, fishing, bushcraft, and outdoor adventures across Australia. He's well known for his public land hunting content, thoughtful approach to hunting, and his passion for helping new hunters get started.  Find Our Guest Alex Proft Aussie Bush Harvest Instagram: @aussiebushharvest YouTube: Aussie Bush Harvest Follow Becoming A Bowhunter: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomingabowhunter.podcast/ Hosted by Matty Turner: https://www.instagram.com/mattyafter/ Episode Sponsors: Dog and Gun Coffee – Use code BOWHUNTER for $10 off | @dogandguncoffee Kayuga Broadheads – Use code BAB10 for 10% off | @kayuga_broadheads Venture Hunting & Outdoors | @venturehunting Jab Stick Outdoors – Use code BAB10 for $10 off | @jabstickoutdoors

WHEN THE HUNT CALLS
NYCBP EP.49 - Aaron Trudeau, Expire Archery

WHEN THE HUNT CALLS

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 70:35


Aaron Trudeau is one half of a team that has taken "a leap of faith, selling their family home and moving into a camper to chase a dream bigger than themselves — building a family business from the ground up." And that business is a broadhead company called Expire Archery.    Follow Aaron and his company, Expire Archery, on Instagram: @expirearchery     - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow the NYC Bowhunting Podcast, Cliff, and Devian on Instagram: NYCBP: @nycbowhuntingpod Cliff: @urbanarcherynyc Devian: @citykidbushcraft

Badslant Podcast
Ep 391 - ARCHERY SHOW

Badslant Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 127:40


The boys recap three very different, very action-packed weekends. Yack kicks things off, as he dons a new hat: archery stage dad. He details a very educational day as a curious observer/equipment stand. Just a few miles up the road, the Iceman might've had an even taller task, as he was pressed into service as Troop Leader… for a day… for his local girl scout troop…sort of. (Don't worry too much, he had plenty of refreshments.) And even further up the road, AJ was trying to turn back the clock one more time at the Vans Warped Tour. But unlike last year's solo trek, he had backup this time around. Would that backup help him avoid over-consumption and a possible head injury? Listen to find out… but regardless, be a dear and send some magnesium, these boys really need it these days.

High Power Archery Podcast
On The lIne - Episode 13 - Archery Essentials

High Power Archery Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 56:22


Most archers overestimate the importance of high-end gear—until they realize that choosing the wrong arrows or neglecting safety can ruin their day. In this eye-opening episode, Angel and Jonathan break down the real deal behind equipment choices, from arrow spine to bow setup, and reveal why safety and practicality should always come first.Dive into the world of competitive and recreational archery as they share no-nonsense advice on selecting the right arrows for tournament, hunting, and 3D shooting. You'll discover how to avoid costly mistakes like underspined or fiberglass arrows that can end in disaster—and learn how to choose equipment that truly fits your skill level and shooting style. Get the inside scoop on the pitfalls of chasing speed at the expense of safety, and find out why conventional wisdom about gear can be misleading.They break down critical topics including:The dangers of using cheap, poorly-made arrows bought online, and how to identify quality equipmentPractical tips for tuning your setup for different shooting scenarios, from hunting to 3D eventsWhy traditional bows and fixed setups can be safer and more reliable than chasing the latest high-tech gearHow gear choices impact safety, performance, and the longevity of your equipmentThe importance of trusting knowledgeable shop professionals rather than falling for flashy online gimmicksThis episode is perfect for beginner archers, seasoned hunters, or anyone tired of feeling overwhelmed by the endless options and expensive gear. Whether you're getting ready for your first tournament or aiming to improve your long-range shots without risking injury, you'll learn how to make smarter, safer choices.Plus, Angel and Jonathan share their candid insights on bow technology costs, the benefits of sticking with a trusted setup, and the common mistakes that can turn a fun hobby into a costly disaster. Equip yourself with the knowledge to shoot confidently and safely—because archery isn't just about speed and power; it's about consistency, safety, and enjoying every shot.Join us to discover how to navigate the complex world of archery gear with honesty, humor, and expert advice that puts your safety and success first. Don't miss this essential episode—your next arrow choice could be the difference between a perfect shot and a trip to the ER.Stay tuned for upcoming live events, and don't forget to subscribe and leave comments. Your progress begins with deliberate practice and a calm mind. Reach out for coaching, training, or just to share your journey!Here are some links to stay up to date with us:Our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/highpowerarcheryMy facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/AngelGarciaArcheryCoachHigh Power Archery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highpowerarchery/Jonathan's Instagram:@silverbirch_viking

Oklahoma Archery
Oklahoma Archery Podcast 120 with Tim Gillingham

Oklahoma Archery

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 74:16


We catch up with Tim Gillingham after his win at the most recent IBO and discuss his recent move back to Bowtec. Tim is a pioneer of our sport, frequently answering tech questions with inventions and innovations. We discuss the state of archery and what the sport needs more of to grow and stay relevant. Tim is a wealth of information and frequently makes himself accessible to archers at the various events. Listen in as we talk shop with one of the best professionals to represent our sportBig thank you to our sponsors at the podcast: H&H Archery, Summit Bowstrings, Red Dirt Archery and Cooper Heat and Air!#goldtiparrows #bowtech #beestringer #hamskeaarcherysolutions #hamskea #feathervision #q2i #madgoatstrings #elevation #lancasterarchery #shrewdarchery #bowfinger

The Garden State Outdoorsmen Podcast
How Archery Pulled A Former Athlete Out Of A Dark Place W/ Deandre Reed

The Garden State Outdoorsmen Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 73:02 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailWe sit down with DeAndre “Trey” Reed (DreadedArcher17) to talk about how archery and hunting helped him rebuild his life after football and a brutal slide into depression. We get real about identity, belonging, and why the quiet of the woods can feel like the loudest kind of relief. • Trey's path from football scholarships to a post sports crash • Depression, drinking, and trying to stay numb by staying social • A random archery shop stop that turns into an obsession • Why bowhunting feels like a full football season cycle • Peace, sleep, and mental clarity when you unplug outdoors • Pushback and stereotypes around race and hunting • Bringing people in through shooting a bow and sharing wild game • Learning to hunt through apps, YouTube, scouting, and repetition • First rifle deer vs first archery deer and the emotion difference • Rituals, superstitions, honey buns, and “killing hats” • Building a standout hunting brand with a recognizable logo • Dream hunts, favorite season, broadheads, and venison cooking Hey, if you've been ever been thinking about getting the outdoors, ever thinking about picking up a bow, don't wait, go and do it. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/da_dreadedarcher17/Support the showHope you guy's enjoy! Hit the follow button, rate and give the show a comment!Ghillie Puck- https://www.ghilliepuck.com?sca_ref=6783182.IGksJNCNyo GP10 FOR 10% OFFGET YOUR HECS HUNTING GEAR :https://hecshunting.com/shop/?avad=385273_a39955e99&nb_platform=avantlink&nb_pid=323181&nb_wid=385273&nb_tt=cl&nb_aid=NAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bdhunting/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZtxCA-1Txv7nnuGKXcmXrA

SouthEastern Bow Hunter Podcast
Episode 187: A Life Time of Archery w/ Big John

SouthEastern Bow Hunter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 100:08


In this episode, I sit down with my buddy John Chandler to talk all things archery and the journey that shaped his passion for the sport. John shares stories from growing up with a bow in hand, how he got started in archery, and the lessons he learned along the way. We dive into the unforgettable moment he harvested his first deer with a bow—what it felt like, what went right (and wrong), and why that experience stuck with him. We also get into the nuts and bolts of what goes on inside an archery shop—from tuning bows and helping beginners get started to the behind-the-scenes work that keeps everything running smoothly. Whether you're a seasoned bowhunter or just curious about the world of archery, this episode offers a mix of personal stories, practical insight, and a genuine look at the sport through John's eyes. Podcast brought to you by: Sportsmen's empire  LWCG https://www.lonewolfcustomgear.com Asio : SEBH for 15% off https://asiogear.com/ Bowtique: SEBHP https://thebowtiquellc.com/ G5 Outdoors https://www.g5outdoors.com/ Prime Archery https://www.g5prime.com/ Dialed Archery https://dialedarchery.com/ Moultrie https://www.moultrie.com/ BHL https://bowhuntingleague.com Scrape doctor SEBH15 for 15%  https://scrapedoctor.com/ Victory Archery  https://www.victoryarchery.com/ Catalyst archery https://catalystarchery.com SEBH10 Unbound Archery SEBH10 for 10% off https://www.unboundarchery.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Oklahoma Archery
Oklahoma Archery Podcast 119 with OSAA Unknown 3D Champion James Beasley

Oklahoma Archery

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 59:50


James Beasley is your OSAA State Unmarked 3D Champion. James braved the rain and shot a tough course in even tougher conditions. We sit down with James to recap the big win and talk strategy behind judging distance and shot execution. We talk releases, deer hunting stories, upcoming tournaments and even share some stories from the good ol' days. Come check out the latest Oklahoma Archery Podcast with one of the best guys around! We hope to see everyone out this weekend at the Bowtown/Triple-C Archery Double Qualifier!As always, big thank you to our sponsors at the Podcast: H&H Archery, Summit Bowstrings, Cooper Heat and Air and Red Dirt Archery!#oklahomaarchery #3darchery #elitearchery #blackeaglearrows #conquestarchery #summitbowstrings #oklahomaasafederation #lancasterarcherysupply #reddirtarchery #dartonunderground#triplecarchery

The Salty Yak Podcast - saltwater kayak fishing
Preparing for Archery Season!!!

The Salty Yak Podcast - saltwater kayak fishing

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 60:17


EP 231 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast, I sit down with my great friend Emilio Escobar (So Texas Outdoors Podcast) and the cast of the "usual suspects" and discuss getting ready for the upcoming archery seasons.  WE discuss about what we have been doing so far to prepare and what we are planning on doing before the season arrives!  Its time to get ready! I hope you enjoy the podcast!

Nock On
PC 377 - Deeper Dives Into Archery Eyes (Pt 2) with Chuck Cooley

Nock On

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 77:34


On podcast 366, we had an incredible conversation with longtime archery expert Chuck Cooley. The response to that first podcast was so amazing that I wanted to sit down again with Chuck to go even deeper into what we can do for better clarity with archery eyesight. Chuck opens my eyes to a new approach to peep sight sizing and front hunting sight sizing. This is a must-listen for any archer because, at some point, you will need this information just like I have.

Oklahoma Archery
Oklahoma Archery Podcast 118 with London Champions Chad Hilburn and Marty Russell

Oklahoma Archery

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 60:30


We sat down with Marty Russell and Chad Hilburn 2 of our 3 Oklahoma Winners from this past Pro/Am Trip to London, KY. Getting to swap stories from the trail and talk strategy for darker lanes and uphill/downhill shot execution. We preview the upcoming ASA shoots in Oklahoma and Nationally while debating the proper setup for a hamskea spring vs cord dampener. Come along as we sit down with two of the finest Senior class shooters North of the Red River. For viewing the shootdown on CAM click the link below to see Chad Hilburn in ACTION:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KK96996KsL0Be sure to check the Oklahoma ASA Page for announcements about our upcoming weekends' competition!As always, thank you to our sponsors here at the Podcast: H&H Archery, Summit Bowstrings, Cooper Heat and Air and Red Dirt Archery!#dartonarchery #dartonunderground #blackeaglearrows #conquestarchery #summitbowstrings #cooperheatandair #bowshack #reddirtarchery #tybowtuned #shot3dexperience #reddirtarchery #choctawarchery #bowtown #3darchery #archeryshootersassociation #lancasterarchery #triplecarchery

HUNTR
The Future of Archery Depends on This... | HUNTR #321

HUNTR

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 151:01


Josh Jones (MFJJ) and Scot Evans join us to discuss the future of archery, the challenges facing pro shops, hunting technology, wildlife management, and the ongoing debate surrounding modern bowhunting. From crossbows and regulations to cell cameras and the next generation of hunters, this conversation covers some of the biggest issues shaping the sport today. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. 00:00 The Future of Archery08:00 Why TAC Became the Biggest Archery Event12:30 How Successful Archery Shops Actually Operate21:30 Why Pro Shops Must Adapt or Die33:00 Is Traditional Archery Losing Its Identity?41:00 Why Some Dealers Stopped Selling Crossbows47:00 Are Wildlife Agencies Getting It Wrong?01:06:00 A New Idea for Archery Seasons01:30:00 The Biggest Legal Threat to Hunting01:49:50 Has Technology Made Hunting Too Easy?02:23:40 What Happens Next for Archery?02:32:00 Final ThoughtsFollow Josh Jones (MFJJ)https://www.instagram.com/podiumarcher/https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@podiumarcher3447⁩ https://www.podiumarcher.com/Follow Scot Evanshttps://www.instagram.com/bowboy_77/https://www.instagram.com/feathersandantlersoutdoors/https://www.feathersandantlersoutdoors.com/SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/c/HUNTRTUBEShop HUNTR Merch:https://wearehuntr.com/HUNTR Podcast is presented by:Hoyt Archery: https://hoyt.com (Code HUNTR for 20% off apparel)DeerGro: https://www.deergro.com (Code HUNTR for 15% off)Predator Camo: https://www.predatorcamo.com/ (Code HUNTR for 20% off)Beast Broadheads: https://beastbroadheads.com/ (Code HUNTR for 10% off)Lone Wolf Custom Gear: https://www.lonewolfcustomgear.com/ (Code HUNTR for 10% off your first purchase)RackHub: https://www.rack-hub.com/huntr (Code HUNTR for 10% off)Pure Wildlife Blends: https://www.purewildlifeblends.com (Code HUNTR for 10% off)Primos: https://www.primos.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off)Bushnell: https://www.bushnell.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off)Gateway 1 Boots: https://gateway1boots-usa.com/ (Code HUNTR for 15% off)HHA: https://www.hhasports.com/

Stuck N The Rut
#68 - Best Archery Equipment & Setup for Bowhunting with Jeff Helm

Stuck N The Rut

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 71:12


While most avid archery hunters may harvest 3 to 5 animals with a bow each year. Jeff Helm is more in the range of 30 to 40 big game animals each year. In this podcast, we break down his archery equipment setup and the lessons he has learned over the years. In my experience with archery hunting, I learned so much from Jeff. Make sure to give this a listen. Also to know that Jeff works for Peax equipment and he gave Stuck N The Rut an affiliate code. If you are in the need of any equipment like tents, flashlights, or a sleeping bag, and you support Stuck N The Rut, click on this link and use code: Ruthttps://www.peaxequipment.com/

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Pursuit With Cliff - Cliff Gray
Mastering YOUR Rifle and Archery SHOT PROCESS - Joel Turner

Pursuit With Cliff - Cliff Gray

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 107:43 Transcription Available


Joel Turner spent 11 years as a SWAT sniper instructor before becoming one of the most well known instructors in the hunting world. His take on why hunters miss is unlike anything you've heard — and it applies equally to archery and rifle.We start with how bullets actually kill. From there we get into the pre-ignition flinch... why there's no such thing as a subconscious override of the central nervous system, what open loop vs. closed loop trigger press actually means, and why the fix isn't mechanics. The fix is speech. Joel's core argument: the skill is not in the shooting, it's in what you say in your head while you shoot.In this episode:Hydrostatic shock, the 2,200 fps threshold, and why a .22 Creedmoor can kill elkPre-ignition flinch — open vs. closed loop trigger press explainedWhy talking yourself through the shot is the actual skillThe 2014 blacktail story — how Joel figured it all out in a rainy tree standCommentary shooting from police driver training and why it works for archeryFree diving and breath holds — why that culture already knows thisHinge releases: when they're a fix for a mental problem vs. a legitimate choiceElk calling — distress calf vs. bull calling cows bugle, and the textbook bull setupThe yo stop: why a bull whirling at 10 yards is a controlled shot, not a panic shotGuest: Joel Turner — ShotIQ founder, former SWAT sniper team instructor, competitive barebow archer. Joel's elk calling app: https://www.mtnwispr.com/Shot IQ: https://shotiq.com/Instagram: @joelturner_actualChapters00:00 How Bullets Actually Kill04:44 The Flinch Mechanism34:17 The 2014 Breakthrough45:48 Commentary Shooting51:44 Snap Shots & Mental Game01:14:02 Listener Questions01:20:33 Free Diving Parallel01:41:22 Elk Calling System---FOLLOW CLIFFYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CliffGrayInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/Cliffgry/Facebook - https://facebook.com/PursuitWithCliffPursuit With Cliff Podcasthttps://pursuitwithcliff.com/interviews-and-podcasts/Cliff's Hunt Planning and Strategy Membership https://pursuitwithcliff.com/membership/Hunt. Fish. Spear.  (Experiences, Courses and Seminars) https://pursuitwithcliff.com/ExperiencesMerchhttps://pursuitwithcliff.com/shop/SUBSCRIBE TO CLIFF'S NEWSLETTER:https://PursuitWithCliff.com/#Newsletter

Becoming A Bow Hunter
Why Hunters Miss Easy Shots Under Pressure with Amon Woulfe

Becoming A Bow Hunter

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 116:03


In this episode of Becoming a Bowhunter, Matty is joined by Amon Woulfe to discuss one of the most overlooked aspects of hunting, sport, business and life... the mind. After a missed opportunity on a mature stag during the red deer rut, Matty shares the story that led him to Amon's new book, Missing In Action: Master Your Mind in Moments That Matter. Amon has spent years working with elite athletes, sporting teams, military personnel and business leaders, helping them understand what happens when pressure rises and performance falls away. Together, Matty and Amon discuss target panic, pressure, fear, confidence, anxiety, resilience and the mental tools hunters can use when everything is on the line. This episode isn't just about bowhunting. It's about understanding what happens when your mind leaves the moment and learning how to bring it back when it matters most.

Slam Fire Radio
Episode 657 – Josh from Archery Ranges Canada

Slam Fire Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 119:11


In this episode of Slam Fire Radio, we welcome Josh Kennedy from Archery Ranges Canada to talk about building Canada's largest directory of archery ranges and helping new archers discover places to shoot across the country. Josh explains how Archery Ranges Canada grew from a simple idea into a nationwide resource featuring hundreds of clubs … Continue reading Episode 657 – Josh from Archery Ranges Canada → The post Episode 657 – Josh from Archery Ranges Canada appeared first on Slam Fire Radio.

The MeatEater Podcast
Ep. 884: The Invention of Archery, Patagonia Sues a Drag Queen, and Will Oregon Ban Hunting?

The MeatEater Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 107:20 Transcription Available


Steven Rinella and the MeatEater crew discuss: How a gang of rogue turkeys beat up a nice old lady; the invention of archery; Oregon voters will get to consider a bill to ban all hunting, fishing, ranching and rodeo-ing; fishing records; possible lead-shot wild game meat donations in New York; fish full of PFAS chemicals; Patagonia sues a drag queen; and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bowhunt or Die
S:17 Two Hunts. Two Toms. Two Plans That Worked Perfectly.

Bowhunt or Die

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026


In this episode of Bowhunt or Die, Tim and Troy head to northwest Illinois with just one evening to scout and one morning to hunt. After using trail camera intel and a sunset observation to pinpoint a gobbler's movements, the plan comes together exactly as drawn up when a big tom walks into range on the final day of the Illinois turkey season. But that's only half the story. We also rewind to youth season, where Drake battles nerves, overcomes his fear of the shotgun, and makes a perfect shot on his turkey with Dad right by his side. It's a special hunt filled with family, encouragement, and a memory they'll never forget.

The Push - A Traditional Archery Podcast
Episode 426 - Archery, Philosophy and Life Hacks with Ian Edwards

The Push - A Traditional Archery Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 174:00


In this episode we are talking archery, philosophy and life hacks with Ian Edwards from the UK. We dive into subjects surrounding happiness, fulfillment and how doing difficult things can help you reach your true potential in archery and life. This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show at this time, so I can use gear from around the industry and provide honest feedback throughout the year. If you enjoy that about our show, please consider supporting the channel by heading to our website and making a purchase, large or small, which keeps the lights on and conversations flowing here at Push HQ! Shop all Quivers and Gear: www.ThePushArchery.com Online Courses & Coaching: https://thepusharchery.teachable.com The Push Archery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepusharchery/ The Push Archery Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepusharchery

The Push - A Traditional Archery Podcast
Episode 425 - Learning From Olympic Archery w Alex Melnik

The Push - A Traditional Archery Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 91:40


We are joined by barebow archer Alex Melnik to discuss his experiences switching over to Olympic Recurve. What has he learned about biomechanics, mental control and what can be used in his Barebow Game. Enjoy the show! Alex Melnik Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barebowalex/ This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show at this time, so I can use gear from around the industry and provide honest feedback throughout the year. If you enjoy that about our show, please consider supporting the channel by heading to our website and making a purchase, large or small, which keeps the lights on and conversations flowing here at Push HQ! Shop all Quivers and Gear: www.ThePushArchery.com Online Courses & Coaching: https://thepusharchery.teachable.com The Push Archery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepusharchery/ The Push Archery Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thepusharchery

Bowhunt or Die
S:17 DOUBLE DOWN! Back-to-Back Turkey Hunts!

Bowhunt or Die

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026


After days of getting outplayed by call-shy gobblers, changing blind locations, dealing with storms, silent birds, and frustrating close calls… it finally all came together. This episode follows two different turkey hunts and two hunters grinding through the chaos of spring turkey season. From birds hanging up across the water to split-second encounters inside bow range, nothing came easy.

Where to Hunt Wisconsin Podcast
The Hidden Psychology of Archery Success

Where to Hunt Wisconsin Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 91:08


Mike Cascini joins the Okayest Hunter Podcast to break down the side of archery and bowhunting most people completely overlook: the mental game. From target panic and self-doubt to elite-level performance psychology, this episode dives into how mindset impacts everything from shooting tournaments to punching tags. We also get into deer camp stories, New Jersey hunting culture, performance under pressure, ego in hunting, and why some of the best hunters and archers are usually the quietest people in the room. If you've ever struggled with confidence behind the bow, overthinking shots, comparing yourself to others, or simply trying to become more consistent as a hunter, this one's worth the listen. We hit on the following topics: Archery performance psychology Target panic Bowhunting mindset Mental coaching in archery Confidence and consistency Hunting culture and ego Deer camp stories Tournament archery pressure The overlap between life, business, and hunting Shout out to our partners: ⁠Latitude Outdoors: ⁠Mobile hunting gear built for hunters who'd rather keep moving than sit in the same spot wondering if the wind betrayed them again. ⁠Rack Hub: ⁠Simple, smart gear storage that helps organize the growing pile of hunting equipment we all swear we actually need. ⁠Gerber Gear: ⁠Knives, tools, and gear built to actually get used instead of just photographed on tailgates. ⁠ASIO Gear: ⁠Technical hunting apparel designed for serious pursuit without taking yourself too seriously. ⁠HLRBO: ⁠Access to private land opportunities without the headache of knocking on doors or chasing down permission slips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rich Outdoors
Gray Ghosts and Gridirons: Joe Epple’s Journey from Squamish to Stone Sheep Country

The Rich Outdoors

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 61:54


Look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it — life got in the way and we missed a week. But we’re back, and this one was worth the wait. Joe Epple is one of those guys who doesn’t fit neatly into a box. Retired professional football player. CFL veteran. Director of Business Development for Wild TV — Canada’s largest hunt and fish TV network. Co-host of The Edge, now in its 17th season. Father of two boys. Columbia blacktail hunter. Stone sheep chaser. A 6’8″ giant of a man who grew up in Squamish, British Columbia, hunting for meat and mushrooming in the rain just to make ends meet — and who somewhere along the way figured out that all those lessons in the wet coastal bush were actually building the foundation for everything that came after. This episode goes deep on what it really means to make the transition from professional athlete to serious hunter, and why the skills that make you elite in sports — goal-setting, resilience, the ability to learn from getting your ass kicked — translate directly to the mountains. Joe talks about growing up in a logging family that hunted out of necessity, not recreation. About being the fat, knock-kneed kid who nobody bet on, who started going to a rusty prison gym at 13 and never looked back. About how hunting blacktails in the miserable, soaking wet coastal bluffs of BC taught him to push through discomfort long before any football field did. We get into the mental game of hunting — specifically what it looks like when you’ve got 14-day fly-in stone sheep hunts on one end of the spectrum and a four-year-old who snaps every branch and asks to go back to the truck every five minutes on the other. How do you stay present? How do you keep the long game in mind when you’re sitting in the gutter on day 10 of a backcountry hunt wondering why you’re not home with your family? Joe’s got a framework for that, and it’s worth hearing. We talk about Kristen’s bear — a giant boar that’ll likely crack the top 15 all-time in the province. About Joe’s most-prized blacktail taken at 12 yards with a bow. About why archery hunting teaches you more about your weaknesses as a hunter than anything else. About what it’s like to hunt stone sheep as a resident in BC for a fraction of what nonresidents pay, and why he still hasn’t punched an archery tag on one. And about the pressure social media puts on new hunters to skip the learning curve entirely and shoot a 200-inch muley on their first trip out. Joe’s a straight shooter (pun intended), genuinely humble, and packed with perspective from both sides of the fence — the elite athlete world and the deep wilderness backcountry. This one’s got range. Turn it up. Episode Sponsors onX Hunt If you’re hunting out west and you’re not running onX, I don’t know what to tell you — it’s not optional at this point, it’s foundational. Land ownership, access layers, terrain intel, route planning — onX does it all. The difference it makes isn’t just convenience. It’s confidence. Confidence that you’re in the right spot. Confidence that you’re legal. Confidence that you can find your way back to the truck when things go sideways. That’s what elite membership gets you. Website: https://www.onxmaps.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss  |  Use code: TRO — Save 20% on Elite Membership Bridger Watch This one’s personal — I built Bridger Watch because I was frustrated. I was pulling my phone out 100 times a day just to check my onX, and I thought there had to be a better way. So we went down the rabbit hole and set out to build the best smartwatch for hunters. Maps on your wrist. Built for the field. If you’re a watch guy and a hunter, this is the one you’ve been waiting for. Website: https://www.bridgerwatch.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss  |  Use code: TRO — Exclusive discount Timestamp Chapters 0:00 — Intro & Sponsor: onX Hunt 1:30 — Sponsor: Bridger Watch 3:00 — Welcome & catching up — the missed week, quick intros 5:30 — Joe’s roots: growing up in Squamish, BC — logging family, pine mushrooms, coastal blacktails 10:00 — Why Joe pursued athletics instead of the outdoors — the unlikely path to pro football 14:30 — The transition: retiring from pro sports and returning to his outdoor roots 17:00 — Joe’s current life — Director of Business Development at Wild TV, The Edge TV show 20:00 — Raising kids in the outdoors — Walker and Wyatt, making it fun vs. making it serious 26:30 — Cody’s excavator story — how to build positive associations with hunting for young kids 30:00 — Spring bear hunting as a family — dance parties in the mountains and Kristen’s record-book bear 36:00 — The fat kid with a doctor’s note — Joe’s aha moment at 13, the rusty gym, and building self-confidence 42:00 — Growing up with zero sports culture in the house — how a 6’8″ kid ended up at Washington State on a full ride 47:00 — Blacktail hunting as the foundation — why the gray ghost builds hunters who can do anything 51:00 — Joe’s most prized blacktail — the 12-yard bow shot, the branch deflection, and the bluff recovery 54:00 — The mental game of backcountry hunting — learning lessons on every trip, reframing failure 57:30 — Archery vs. rifle — why Joe hunts with a bow even when he doesn’t have to, and what it’s cost him 60:00 — Dream archery hunts, stone sheep with a bow, and where to find The Edge on Wild TV 3 Key Takeaways 1. The Outdoors Builds the Foundation — Not the Other Way Around Joe flipped the typical narrative. Most people assume athletic success leads to outdoor opportunity. For Joe, it was the blacktail hunts in the BC rain — the cold hands, the wet wool pants, the days you saw nothing and came back a prune — that built the grit that eventually carried him to pro football. The outdoors taught him to show up when it sucks, because the lesson is in the discomfort. If you’ve ever wondered why some people can push through brutal hunting conditions while others fold, this conversation gives you the answer: it’s not a hunting skill, it’s a life skill — and you build it long before you ever draw a tag. 2. Play the Long Game With Your Kids Joe and Cody both land in the same place on this one: the goal isn’t to turn your four-year-old into a stealthy, branch-free hunting machine. The goal is to make sure they ask to go again. Unlimited bubbly water. Bring the toy excavator. Let them jump on every frozen puddle. Have a dance party in the mountains before you sneak over the ridge. The association you build right now — “hunting is fun, hunting is where we laugh and eat good snacks and do dumb stuff together” — is worth more than any lesson you could drill into them about staying quiet. The discipline will come. The desire to be out there has to come first. 3. Stop Writing the Story Before It’s Over Two or three days without seeing an animal and most hunters start mentally packing it in. Joe’s been there on 14-day fly-in hunts when the wheels come off and you start questioning every decision. His counterintuitive advice: that’s the point. That’s the adventure. The highs wouldn’t mean what they mean without the lows, and things change in a moment — a bull materializes, a bear steps into the open, the hunt you’ve been grinding finally breaks your way. The story isn’t finished until you’re back in the truck. Stay in the field. Stay sharp. The last two days have a funny way of making up for everything that came before.

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast
400 Episodes - 8 Years of Archery Escapades

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 120:20


The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 400: 400 Episodes - 8 Years of Archery Escapades  Ever wondered how a simple talk in a garage turned into 400 podcast episodes? It all began during late-night bow sessions, just John and me, brainstorming ideas. Fast forward eight years, and look at us now! From meeting legends in the hunting industry to sharing stories that resonate with so many.What's wild is how the podcast scene has exploded. Back then, it felt almost impossible to even get started, with barely any hunting podcasts out there. Now? Everyone seems to have one! But through all the chaos, the real treasure has been the community we built along the way.  https://huntworthgear.com/ https://www.paintedarrow.com - BHC15 for 15% off https://www.spartanforge.ai (https://www.spartanforge.ai/)  - save 25% with code bowhunter   https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com (https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/) s https://www.zingerfletches.com (https://www.zingerfletches.com/) https://www.lucky-buck.com (https://www.lucky-buck.com/) https://www.bigshottargets.com (https://www.bigshottargets.com/)   https://genesis3dprinting.com (https://genesis3dprinting.com/) https://vitalizeseed.com (https://vitalizeseed.com/) http://bit.ly/BHCPatreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Working Class Bowhunter
776 Dialed Archery / Jakt Gear (OK TAC)

Working Class Bowhunter

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 80:55


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