Podcasts about Archery

Takeaways from this episode: - Summer preparation is crucial for successful deer hunting. - Finding time for outdoor activities can be challenging but rewarding. - Understanding terrain and deer movement is key to effective hunting. - Scouting in the summer allows hunters to identify high odds areas. - Trail cameras provide valuable insights into deer activity. - Water sources are essential for deer, especially in hot weather. - Find 30 minutes and go! Chapters 00:00 Summer Preparation and Engagement 02:25 Archery and Shooting Techniques 05:15 Scouting Strategies for Public Land 11:10 Understanding Deer Movement and Habitat 16:53 Leveraging Trail Cameras for Data 22:54 Maximizing Time for Weekend Warriors 29:47 The Importance of Time in the Woods 31:56 Scouting Strategies and Overlooked Spots 40:37 Trail Cameras and Deer Behavior 44:50 Water Sources and Deer Needs 54:16 Camera Strategies for Early Season Hunting 01:01:10 Understanding Deer Movement Patterns 01:07:25 Identifying High Odds Areas for Hunting 01:13:50 Scouting Techniques and Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caleb and Rev sit down with Chuckie Darnell from Simmons Sporting Goods and discuss All Things Fishing but especially on Bussey Brake. They talk tips and tactics for Bass and Crappie then get into a discussion on the other big lakes in North Louisiana. After the break Rev discusses what's coming new in the Archery world and when to start getting ready for deer season. 

After tragically losing his father as a child, David Wootten lived a lost and reckless life of rebellion as a teen and young adult that ultimately led to joining the Army. A career ending injury in Iraq coupled with struggles with PTSD, alcohol and drugs left him on the verge of losing his family and even his life. It wasn't until a pastor introduced David to the sport of archery and to a God he thought had abandoned him that he finally found the love, peace and purpose he had been searching for.      www.taurususa.com www.cva.com www.himtnjerky.com www.murrelloptics.com www.jumpmedic.com www.christianoutdoors.org www.citrusafe.com www.elimishieldhunt.com  

Episode 211 -  Welcome to The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast!  This episode I talk about my recent adventures into 3D archery tournaments and what to know to get you started.  Then we discuss what to do if you don't have a tag this year and why the Colorado Leftover Tag List is the option I am choosing.  Thanks for tuning in!  

MFJJ and Tim Connor sit down to chat about many things including: recent archery industry lawsuits, archery trends, and other ramblings. #archery #podcast Josh's Website, save 10% discount code "timc" https://www.podiumarcher.com/ Watch The Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@joshandtim Tim's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TimConnor13 Josh's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@podiumarcher3447 Follow The Guys on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/podiumarcher/ https://www.instagram.com/_timconnor/

In this episode, we revisit a massive habitat project started nearly ten years ago—including apple orchards, pine corridors, and wildlife shrubs. You'll get a full walk-through of what worked, what didn't, and what we learned along the way. From deer damage and soil type struggles to successful corridors and explosive shrub growth, this is a raw look at the long game of habitat improvement. We also revisit a recent planting to check on progress, troubleshoot problems, and see if our efforts are really paying off—or if we're just feeding the local rabbits

In this episode of Becoming a Bowhunter, Matty sits down with Josh Forster, hunter, avid fisherman, YouTuber, and creator of the new outdoor connection platform Hooked Up. From DIY arrows and NT buffalo chases to nearly getting cleaned up by a croc on the boat, Josh's stories are wild. But this chat goes deeper — into what inspired him to build an app for Aussie hunters, fishos, and outdoor lovers who want real-world connection, not just another scroll hole. Podcast Topics: Josh's Origin Story: Bare-fingered bowhunting, pig stalks, and bush-raised beginningsCroc Close Calls: The 4-meter saltie that missed his mate's neck by inchesNorthern Territory Buffalo Hunts: Long-range treks, frontal shot breakdowns, and hot-season gear lessonsThe Pig Rut & Moon Phase Theory: Tracking behavior and sow cycle times. Is there rhyme to this reason? Water Filtration Fails in The Heat: When it's hot, you need to be aware of your water needs. Josh shares what didn't work for them in the NT.Why Josh Built the Hooked Up App: The rise of an outdoor-only community platform for hunters, fishos, campers & doers (note* nothing to do with dating - everything to do with finding new mates in the outdoor world)Hooked On Life: Josh's philosophy on getting off your phone and into the wild Whether you're in it for the pig stalks, the gear, or the mission behind Hooked Up, this one's full of stories, insights, and inspiration for every modern-day bushman and woman. Find Josh Forster: Instagram: @hookedonlife__YouTube: @hookedonlife__Hooked Up App: @hookedupapp Find Becoming a Bowhunter: Instagram: @becomingabowhunter.podcast Hosted by: @mattyafter Episode Sponsors: Dog and Gun Coffee – Fuel your hunt with premium coffee. Use code BOWHUNTER for $10 off. [@dogandguncoffee]Kayuga Broadheads – Precision and reliability for every shot. Use code BAB10 for 10% off. [@kayuga_broadheads]Venture Hunting & Outdoors – Gear up for your next hunt. [@venturehunting]Jab Stick Outdoors – Precision-engineered carbon shafts. Use code BAB10 for $10 off. [@jabstickoutdoors]

Send us a textArchery is a mental game. Get good equipment that is well setup from a pro shop, develop the skills to use it and then the hard work begins of simply executing the same shot every time. In this episode we get into the mental side of archery. John Appleton is a veteran and archery pro shop owner who has been nationally ranked in multiple disciplines of target shooting. I encourage archery hunters to listen to this episode so they can start developing skills now so they'll be ready when that moment arrives this fall. 

As hunters, we are all surely waiting for the weather to cool back down and for the fall months to start rearing their heads making way for hunting season. However if are anything like us, you love the summer months as. hunter. You get to begin the prepping, seeing bucks starting to grow their velvet, and you also get to starting shooting your bow more! This is the best time of the year to be shooting, getting your form correct, and ultimately, get that bow dialed in. On this episode of the Raised Hunting podcast, we are back with part 4 of our Archery Guide and we are giving you guys some of the best shooting tips for the summer!Discount Codes:You guys have been absolutely amazing when it comes to supporting Raised Hunting so we wanted to return the favor! Just for all you loyal RH Podcast listeners we have a discount code for you! We got you guys a code for 15% all Raised Hunting products!!!Raised Hunting Discount Code: RHPCREW15https://www.youtube.com/@raisedhuntinghttps://www.youtube.com/@RaisedHuntingPodcast/featuredhttps://www.raisedhunting.com/https://www.raisedhunting.com/collections/raised-canineshttps://www.raisedhunting.com/collections/raised-scents-2-0https://www.raisedhunting.com/pages/raised-nocks

In this episode we have my buddies Kevin and Thomas come on to just shoot the breeze and tell us all about 2AO! Podcast brought to you by:WCB: SEBH15 for 15% offAsio : SEBH for 15% off Mission whitetailSummit: SEBH15 for 15% offBowtique: SEBHPBergy Bowsmith: SEBH10 for 10% offG5 OutdoorsPrime ArcheryDialed ArcheryAce Hardware Social CircleMoultrieBHLBohning Archery SEBHP2025 for 20% offThe chaseOdyz Victory Archery

Send us a textEver wonder what it takes to become truly exceptional at archery? Mark Quinton, a 70-year-old archery expert who has cycled over a million arrows through his shoulders, pulls back the curtain on decades of competitive and hunting experience.OUR WEBSITE/OTC MERCH: https://offtheclockwithbscott.comHAVOC GEAR SHOP: https://havocnation.comHAVOC BOATS WEBSITE: https://havocboats.comHAVOC DEALERS: https://havocboats.com/dealers/WREAKIN' HAVOC CREW WEBSITE: https://wreakinhavoccrew.comSOCIAL LINKSTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@OffTheClockwithBScottFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Off-The-Clock-With-B-Scott/61557737220814/Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/OTCwithBScottInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheclockwithbscott/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwu6_wWcXDoBzhpHv4YgZGQRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5644782Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2g76hRDp9d609LETevSH2U?si=0ba23ae282c94e88&nd=1&dlsi=d9f84d7699b84724Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-clock-with-b-scott/id1734265760

On this week's show, we're very pleased to welcome back Jeremy Whitley, editor of the Aces and Aros Anthology, which is funding now on Kickstarter! We talk about editing vs. writing, self-discovery, how he got involved in the anthology, and lots more!We make our show on Zencastr, and you can too! Follow this link to sign up now!

In this episode we are joined by master longbow bowyer, Jaco Wessels of Timberpoint Archery. We discuss Jaco's start in archery and bow building, his bow models, why the longbow, where the Longbow Competitive Class is headed and much much more. Enjoy!! Timberpoint Archery: https://www.timberpointarchery.com Timberpoint Archery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timberpointarchery/ 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 Gear and Apparel: www.ThePushArchery.com Online Courses & Coaching: https://thepusharchery.teachable.com

In an industry filled with podcasts and online creators it takes time, dedication, consistency and creativity to set yourself apart.  Add the highly sought after authenticity listeners and viewers seek, and you may just have yourself a pretty good show.  The Whitetail Advantage Podcast and host Brett Boven certainly encompass all of these things.  Brett joins us as a guest and we literally talk about pretty much everything!  A former law enforcement officer, Brett shares his journey into hunting and the outdoors, along with the dream and struggles that made up his law enforcement career.  We talk about the origins of the Podcast, and the driving forces behind Brett's pursuit of everything whitetail.  This is a fun episode with one of the most authentic people you will ever meet.  Enjoy this one, and go check out Brett's show!Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)Bear River Archery (https://www.bearriverarchery.com/)Trophy Edits (https://trophyedits.com/?ref=fallobsession)The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/)

This episode we are covering the end of the reign of Naka no Oe, aka Tenji Tennou.  We cover the events in the Chronicles, including the death of Nakatomi no Kamatari, the creation of the Fujiwara family, the destruction of Goguryeo, and the continued development of the Baekje refugees. For more, check out the podcast blog at: https://sengokudaimyo.com/podcast/episode-128 Rough Transcript Welcome to Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.  My name is Joshua and this is episode 128: Immigrants, Princes, and High Officials. There was a pall over the house, despite the visiting royal retinue creating something of a stir,.  While craftspeople were still hard at work repairing damage from the lightning strike only a few months earlier, that wasn't the reason for the low spirits.  Rather, the house was worried for their patriarch, the Naidaijin, Nakatomi no Kamatari.  He had fallen ill, and despite all the pleas to the kami and the Buddhas , it seemed the end might be near. And so even the sovereign himself had come.  Kamatari was not just a loyal official, but  a close friend of the sovereign, someone who had been there since the beginning.  And so we can imagine how Naka no Oe felt.  He may have been the sovereign of Yamato, but he was still a human being, visiting his friend of some 30 or so years, knowing that for all of the power that he held, there was nothing he could do against the ravages of time and disease.     The year is 668—Naka no Oe has moved the capital to Ohotsu, on the banks of Lake Biwa, and has formally assumed the throne. This episode we are going to cover the last several years of Naka no Oe's reign.  In contrast to last week's dive into Yamato science, this week is going to be a bit of a grab bag, looking at what was going on in Yamato and talking about what was recorded in the Chronicles. And for the most part, the entries for the rest of the year 668 are fairly normal, and yet there are some oddities… For instance, in the fourth month we are told that Baekje sent Mitosapu and others to offer tribute.  And any other time that would be just a normal thing.  Except that at this point in history, Baekje was about as going a concern as a parrot in a Monty Python sketch.  So if the Kingdom of Baekje was no longer a thing, who was it that was sending the tribute? Most likely it was the Baekje communities in exile living in the archipelago.  Remember how many of them had settled around Biwa and in 666, two thousand Baekje people were settled somewhere in the East.  These immigrants  were still being supported by the Yamato government, who were basically subsidizing their settlement for the first three years, during which time they would be expected to make it into a permanent settlement. Based on the way the Chronicles talk about it, these early Baekje communities sound like they were maintaining a kind of kingdom in exile.  With many immigrants from Baekje living together in proximity, they were likely keeping their own groups, with their own language and traditions, at least for now.  It would be interesting to know if there were specific Baekje settlements that have been identified through the archaeological record.   That said, we definitely see Baekje's mark on the archipelago: Physically, there are the Baekje style castles, and various temples following Baekje style layouts.  Of course there were also continental building styles, but some of that was shared across multiple cultures at this point, and one should consider how much Baekje influence might have been found in things that we later see as Japanese. Additionally, Baekje nobles were involved in the court, often given court rank based in part on their rank in Baekje, though it wasn't quite equivalent.  Still,  in time, some of the nobles would trace their lineages back to Baekje nobles and princes. Speaking of princes and Baekje, on the fifth day of the fifth month of 668 —a day that would come to be known as Ayame no hi, or Tango no Sekku, one of the major days of court ceremony—Naka no Oe went out hunting on the moor of Kamafu, known today as Gamou district, near Kanzaki, where 400 Baekje people had been settled.  He was out there with the Crown Prince, his younger brother, aka Prince Ohoama, and all the other princes and ministers.  A grand outing. A month later, however, tragedy struck.  One “Prince Ise” and his younger brother died on consecutive days.  While this was undoubtedly a blow to the court, the interesting thing for our purposes – which also highlights the challenge of interpreting the Chronicles is that we aren't exactly sure who this is referring to.  It's not the first time we've seen this title: we first see a “Prince Ise” show up around 650, during the presentation of the white pheasant that ushered in the Hakuho era, but we later see that that individual had passed away in 661.  We also see the name show up less than 20 years later in the Chronicles for another prince, so this can't be the same.  So this is clearly a position or title for a prince, but it isn't clear if it was passed down or inherited.   One possibility is that “Prince Ise” or “Prince of Ise” was a title for one of the royal sons. IAt this point in the narrative, Naka no Oe had three sons.  Prince Takeru had passed away at the age of 8, but he also had Prince Kawajima, Prince Shiki, and Prince Iga, aka Prince Ohotomo, all sons of “palace women”.  We know, though, that these princes show up later, so I don't think the so-called Prince Ise was one of them.  Perhaps another line?   The term “Prince” might also refer to something other than a royal son.  You see, English translators have often been somewhat cavalier with the way we tend to render titles.  The English term “Prince” has  been used for “Hiko”, “Miko”, or “Ou” (which was probably pronounced “Miko” in many of these cases).  And in English, we often think of “Prince” as the son of a king, but “Prince” can also be an independent ruler of a principality, or may just refer to a person with power in a monarchic state.  Even the term “king” is not unambiguous—early European accounts of Japan during the Warring States period often refer to the various daimyou as “kings”, given the often absolute dominion with which they apparently ruled their particular domains. At this time, the term “Miko”  (also pronounced “ouji”, or “koushi”, or even “sume-miko”) seems rather unambiguously to refer to a “royal prince”, from the lineage of the sovereign.  The term “Ou”, which also seems to be read as “Miko” in some cases, is also the term for “King” and probably more broadly fits the concept of a “prince” as a ruler.  However, in this case, it seems to be equal to the term “Miko”, and may have been used almost interchangeably for a time, though later it would be used to refer to members of princely rank who were not directly related to a reigning sovereign—the grandchildren and so forth of royal princes who did not go on to inherit. In this case, I think the best we can say for certain is that Prince Ise—or the Prince of Ise—was someone important enough to be included in the chronicles – but who he was, exactly, will remain a mystery for now. The following month, the 7th month, was chock full of activities.  First of all, Goguryeo sent envoys by way of Koshi—meaning they landed on the Japan Sea side, probably around Tsuruga.  While this may just have been closer, I suspect it meant they avoided any Tang entanglements traveling through the Bohai sea.  They did run into a spot of trouble, however, as the winds and waves prevented their return. Koshi also shows up as presenting some strange gifts to the court:  burning earth and burning water.  There is some thought that maybe this is something like coal or natural oil deposits. We are also told that in this month, Prince Kurikuma was appointed the governor of Tsukushi.  Kurikuma no Ou appears to have been the grandson—or possibly great-grandson—of the sovereign, Nunakura, aka Bidatsu Tennou.  The position Kurikuma was given was important, of course, overseeing the Dazai, which meant overseeing anyone traveling to the archipelago from the continent. This would be a relatively short-lived appointment—this time.  He would be re-appointed about three years later, which would prove important, as he would be governor there during some particularly momentous events.    Stories appear to have continued about him in the Nagasaki region, and various families traced their lineage back to him. Also in that month, we are told that Afumi, home of the new capital, practiced military exercises—likely in preparation in case of a future Tang or Silla invasion.  Recall we discussed in Episode 126 how the choice of Afumi as a capital site might have been related to its defensibility in the event of such an invasion. At the same time, the court entertained Emishi envoys, and the toneri, by royal command, held banquets in various places. There is also mention of a shore-pavillion, presumably at Lake Biwa, where fish of various kinds came, covering the water.  Interestingly enough, there is another story of a “shore pavilion”, likely the same one, in the Fujiwara Family Record, the Toushi Kaden.  We are told that Prince Ohoama – Naka no Oe's younger brother spiked a large spear through a plank of wood in some kind of feat of strength.  This apparently shocked Naka no Oe, who saw it aa  kind of threat—perhaps seeing that his five-years younger brother was still hale and healthy.  Granted, Naka no Oe was only in his 40s, but his brother Ohoama was in his later 30s.  We are also told that at this time, in 668, Naka no Oe was apparently not doing so well, with people wondering if he would be with them much longer. The Toshi Kaden account seems rather surprising in that it claims Naka no Oe was so shocked by this proof of his brother's vitality that he wanted to have him put to death, suggesting to me that he felt that Ohoama might be a threat to him and his rule.  Ultimately, though, he was talked out of this by his old friend, Nakatomi no Kamatari – the one whom he had plotted with to overthrow the Soga, and whose relationship was initiated by an interaction on the kemari field, as we discussed in Episode 106. Speaking of whom: Nakatomi no Kamatari was still Naijin, the Inner or Interior Minister, and so  quite prominent in the administration. In the 9th month, as a Silla envoy was visiting the court, Kamatari sent Buddhist priests Hoben and Shinpitsu to present a ship to the Prime Minister of Silla, which was given to the Silla envoy and his companions, and three days later, Fuse no Omi no Mimimaro was sent with a ship meant for the King of Silla as well. This incident is also recounted in the Toshi Kaden.  In this case it says that the people, hearing about the gifts to Silla, were quite upset.  After all, it stands to reason:  Yamato was still smarting from their defeat at the hands of Tang and Silla forces, and building up defenses in case of an attack.  They'd also taken in a number of Baekje nobles and families, who may have also had some influence on the court.  We are told that Kamatari himself excused all of this by stating that “All under heaven must be the sovereign's land.  The guests within its borders must be the sovereign's servants.”  In this case, all under heaven, or “Tenka”, is a common phrase used to describe a monarch's sovereignty over everything in the land.  And so, while Silla envoys were in Yamato as guests, they also fell under similar rules, and as such were considered, at least by Yamato, as the sovereign's servants and thus worthy of gifts. The Silla envoys stayed for over a month.  They finally departed by the 11th month of 668, carrying even more gifts, including silk and leather for the King and various private gifts for the ambassadors themselves.  The court even sent Chimori no Omi no Maro and Kishi no Woshibi back with the envoy as Yamato envoys to the Silla court. This all tells us that just as the Tang were working to woo Yamato, Silla was likely doing so as well.  And while Yamato might still begrudge the destruction of Baekje, they also had to face the political reality that Baekje was probably not going to be reinstated again—especially not while the Tang government was occupying the peninsula. So making nice with both Tang and Silla was prudent. Furthermore, though they had been visited by Goguryeo envoys earlier that year, Yamato may have had some inkling that Goguryeo was not in the most powerful position.  Ever since the death of Yeon Gaesomun, the Goguryeo court had been involved in infighting—as well as fighting their external enemies.  One of Gaesomun's sons had been exiled and had gone over to the Tang, no doubt providing intelligence as well as some amount of legitimacy.  What they may not have known was that as Yamato was hosting the Silla envoys, a new assault by the Tang-Silla alliance was advancing on Pyongyang and setting siege to the city.  The Nihon Shoki records that in the 10th month of 668 Duke Ying, the Tang commander-in-chief, destroyed Goguryeo. This would dramatically change the international political landscape.  Tang and Silla had been triumphant—Yamato's allies on the peninsula had been defeated, and what we know as the “Three Kingdoms” period of the Korean peninsula was over.  However, the situation was still fluid.  The peninsula was not unified by any sense of the imagination.  The Tang empire had their strategic positions from which they controlled parts of the peninsula and from which they had been supplying the war effort against Goguryeo.  They also likely had to occupy areas to ensure that nobody rose up and tried to reconstitute the defeated kingdoms.  In fact, there would be continued attempts to revive Goguryeo, as might be indicated in the name we use: by the 5th century, the country was actually using the name “Goryeo”, a shortened form of “Goguryeo”, but we continue to refer to it as “Goguryeo” to distinguish it from the country of the same name that would be established in 918, laying claim to that ancient Goguryeo identity. A bit of spoilers, but “Goryeo” is where we would eventually get the name that we know the region by, today:  “Korea”.  In the Nihon Shoki it is referred to as “Gaori”. But none of that could have been known at the time.  Instead, there was no doubt some exuberance on the side of both Silla and Tang, but that would settle into something of unease.  With Baekje and Goguryeo destroyed, Silla may have thought that Tang would leave, allowing them to solidify their hold and manage those territories as an ally.  If this is what they thought, though, I'm not sure they had run it by the Tang empire just yet. In the Yamato court, there appear to have been separate factions: a pro-Tang faction, and also a pro-Silla faction.  We have to assume, based on the actions in the record at this time, that this was a ongoing debate. The last thing I'll note for the year 668 is attempted theft.  The Buddhist priest Dougyou stole Kusanagi, the famous sword forming part of the imperial regalia, and escaped with it.  Kusanagi, you may recall, was the royal sword.  It was named “Kusanagi” or “grass cutter” because it is said that when Prince Yamato Takeru was subduing the eastern lands, he was surrounded in a field that had been set on fire, and he used Kusanagi to create a firebreak by cutting down all of the grass around him.  The sword was given to him by Yamato Hime, the Ise Princess at the time, and it was thought to have been first found by the god Susanowo inside of the legendary Yamata no Orochi.  We talked about this in Episodes 16, 34, and 35.  Yamato Takeru left the sword in Owari, and it would eventually live there, at Atsuta Jingu, Atsuta Shrine, its traditional home. It isn't clear if Dougyou obtained the sword from Owari or if it was being kept in the capital at the time.  It would have likely been brought out for Naka no Oe's coronation, but then it would probably have been returned to the shrine that was holding it. Dougyou tried to head to Silla with his illicit goods, but wind and rain forced him to turn back around.  This is a fascinating story and there's a lot to dive into here. So first off, let's point out that this is supposed to be a Buddhist priest.  What the heck was going on that he was going to try to run a heist on what are essentially the Crown Jewels of the Yamato crown?  While the sword, mirror, and jewel were still somewhat questionable as the sole three regalia, they were clearly important.  We aren't given Dougyou's motives.  We don't know enough about him.  Was he anti-Yamato or anti-Naka no Oe?  Was he actually a Buddhist priest of his own accord, or was he a priest because he was one of those who had been essentially conscripted into religious orders on behalf of some powerful noble?  Was he a Buddhist who wanted to attack the hold of the kami? Was he pro-Silla, or perhaps even a Silla descendant, trying to help Silla? Or was he just a thief who saw the sword, Kusanagi, as a valuable artifact that could be pawned outside of Yamato? That last possibility feels off.  While we aren't exactly sure what Kusanagi looked like, based on everything we know, the sword itself wasn't necessarily blinged out in a way that would make it particularly notable on the continent.    And if Dougyou and whoever his co-conspirators were just wanted to attack the Yamato government, why didn't he just dump Kusanagi in the see somewhere?  He could have destroyed it or otherwise gotten rid of it in a way that would have embarrassed the government. It seems mostly likely that this theft had something to do with pro-Silla sentiment, as if Silla suddenly showed up with the sword, I imagine that would have been some diplomatic leverage on the Yamato court, as they could have held it hostage.  In any case, the plan ultimately failed, though the Chronicles claim it was only because the winds were against him—which was likely seen as the kami themselves defending Yamato. On to a new year.  At the start of 669, Prince Kurikuma (who we mentioned above) was recalled to the capital and Soga no Akaye was appointed governor of Tsukushi. We mentioned Akaye a couple of episodes back.  He was involved in the broken arm-rest incident, where Prince Arima was plotting against Takara Hime, aka Saimei Tennou, and Akaye's daughter Hitachi no Iratsume, was one of the formal wives of Naka no Oe, who would give birth to the princess Yamabe. Now Akaye was given the position of governor of Tsukushi. This position is an interesting one throughout Japanese history.  In many ways it is a viceroy—the governor of Tsukushi has to effectively speak with the voice of the sovereign as the person responsible for overseeing any traffic to and from the continent.  This also was likely a highly lucrative position, only handed out to trusted individuals. However, it also meant that you were outside of the politics of the court.  Early on that was probably less of a concern.  At this time, court nobles were likely still concerned with their traditional lands, which created their economic base, meaning that the court may have been the political center, but there was still plenty of ways to gain power in the archipelago and it wasn't solely through the court.  Over time, as more and more power accrued to the central court government, that would change.  Going out to manage a government outpost on the far end of the archipelago—let alone just going back to manage one's own estates—would be tantamount to exile.  But for now, without a permanent city built up around the palace, I suspect that being away from the action in the capital wasn't quite as detrimental compared to the lucrative nature of a powerful position.  Later, we will see how that flips on its head, especially with the construction of capitals on the model of those like Chang'an. For now, new governor Soga no Akaye was likely making the most of his position.  On that note, in the third month of 669, Tamna sent their prince Kumaki with envoys and tribute.  They would have come through Tsukushi, and Soga no Akaye likely enjoyed some benefits as they were entertained while waiting for permission to travel the rest of the way down to the Yamato capital.  The Tamna embassy did not exactly linger at the court.  They arrived on the 11th of the 3rd month, and left one week—seven days—later, on the 18th.  Still, they left with a gift of seed-grain made to the King of Tamna. On their way out, they likely would have again stopped in at Tsukushi for provisions and to ensure that all of their business was truly concluded before departing. A couple of months later, on the 5th day of the 5th month, we see another hunting party by Naka no Oe.  This seems to have been part of the court ritual of the time for this ceremonial day.  This time it was on the plain of Yamashina.  It was attended by his younger brother, Crown Prince Ohoama, as well as someone called “Fujiwara no Naidaijin” and all of the ministers. “Fujiwara no Naidaijin” is no doubt Nakatomi no Kamatari.  This is an interesting slip by the Chroniclers, and I wonder if it gives us some insight into the source this record came from.  Kamatari was still known as Nakatomi at the time, and was still the Naidaijin, so it is clear they were talking about him.  But historically his greatest reputation is as the father of the Fujiwara family, something we will get to in time.  That said, a lot of the records in this period refer to him as “Fujiwara”.  We've seen this previously—because the records were being written later they were often using a more common name for an individual, rather than the name—including title—that the individual actually would have borne at the time of the record.  This really isn't that different from the way we often talk about the sovereigns using their posthumous names.   Naka no Oe would not have been known as “Tenji Tennou” during his reign.  That wouldn't be used until much later.  And yet, many history books will, understandably, just use the name “Tenji” because it makes it clear who is being talked about. This hunting trip is not the only time we see the name “Fujiwara” creep into the Chronicles a little earlier than accurate: we are told that only a little later, the house of “Fujiwara” no Kamatari was struck by lightning.  But that wasn't the only tragedy waiting in the wings.  Apparently, Kamatari was not doing so well, and on the 10th day of the 10th month, his friend and sovereign, Naka no Oe, showed up to pay his respects and see how he was doing. Ever since that fateful game of kemari—Japanese kickball—the two had been fast friends.  Together they envisioned a new state.  They overthrew the Soga, and changed the way that Japan even conceived of the state, basing their new vision off continental ideas of statehood, governance, and sovereignty.  Now, Kamatari was gravely ill. What happens next is likely of questionable veracity Sinceit is unlikely that someone was there writing down the exact words that were exchanged, but the Chronicles record a conversation between the sovereign and his ill friend.  And the words that the Chroniclers put in their mouths were more about the image that they wanted to project.  According to them, Naka no Oe praised his friend, and asked if there was anything that he could do. Kamatari supposedly eschewed anything special for burial arrangements.  He supposedly said “While alive I did no service for my country at war; why, then, should I impose a heavy burden on it when I am dead?”  Hard to know if he actually felt like that or not, or if thr Chroniclers were likening him to  Feng Yi of the Han dynasty, the General of the Great Tree.  He was so-called because he would often find a tree to take time to himself.  He likewise was renowned for his dislike of ostentation, much like Kamatari foregoing a fancy burial mound. Five days later, Naka no Oe sent Crown Prince Ohoama to Kamatari's house to confer on him the cap of Dai-shiki, and the rank of Oho-omi.  They also conferred on him and his family a new surname:  Fujiwara, and so he became Fujiwara no Daijin, the Fujiwara Great Minister.  The next day he died.  One source known as the Nihon Seiki, said that he was 50 years old, but according to the Chronicles there was an inscription on his tomb that stated he died at age 55. Three days later, we are told that Naka no Oe went to the house of the now late Fujiwara no Naidaijin, and gave orders to Soga no Akaye no Omi, declaring to him his gracious will and bestowing on him a golden incense-burner.  This is somewhat odd, because as we were just talking about, Soga no Akaye had been appointed governor of Tsukushi, though the Toshi Kaden claims that it was actually Soga no Toneri who was in Tsukushi—but these could also mean the same people.  Why this happened right after Kamatari's death suggests to me that Soga no Akaye may have had something to do with the arrangements for Kamatari's funeral or something similar. Let's talk about this whole incident.  There are many that think the Nihon Shoki has things a bit out of order, and on purpose.  Specifically, it is quite likely that the name “Fujiwara” was actually granted after Kamatari's death, and not on the day of, as it has here.  He may even have been posthumously elevated.  But since the Fujiwara family would go on to be quite powerful, the order of events and how they were recorded would have been very important in the 8th century. By naming Kamatari's line the Fujiwara, the court were effectively severing it from the rest of the Nakatomi.  The Nakatomi family would continue to serve as court ritualists, but the Fujiwara family would go on to much bigger and better things.  This change also likely meant that any inheritance of Kamatari's would go to his direct descendants, and that a brother or cousin couldn't necessarily just take over as the head of the household.  So it's very possible that this “setting apart” of the Fujiwara family immediately upon Kamatari's death is a later fiction, encouraged by the rising Fujiwara themselves, in an attempt to keep others from hanging on to their coat tails, as it were. Also a quick note about the idea that there was an inscription on Kamatari's tomb.  This is remarkable because so far, we have not actually found any such markers or tombstones on burials prior to this period.  We assume that they would have been stone or wood markers that were put up by a mound to let you know something about the person who was buried there.  Over time, most of these likely wore away.  But it is interesting to think that the practice may have had older roots. The death of Kamatari wasn't the only tragedy that year.  We are also told that in the 12th month there was a fire in the Treasury, and that the temple of Ikaruga—known to us as Houryuuji, the temple built by Shotoku Taishi—also was burnt.  It isn't said how bad, but only three months later, in 670, another fire struck during a thunderstorm, and we are told that everything burned down—nothing was left. That said, it seems that they may have been able to reuse some of the materials.  I say this because an analysis of the main pillar of the pagoda in the western compound suggests that the tree it came from was felled in 594. The rest of 699 included some less dramatic events. For instance, in the 8th month, Naka no Oe climbed to the top of Takayasu, where he took advice as to how to repair the castle there.  The castle had been built only a couple of years earlier, but already needed repairs.  However, the initial repair project had been abandoned because the labor costs were too much.  The repairs were still needed, though, and they carried out the work four months later in the 12th month, and again in the 2nd month of the following year, and that stores of grain and salt were collected, presumably to stock the castle in case they had to withstand a siege. I suspect that the “cost” of repairing the castle was mostly that it was the 8th month, and the laborers for the work would have to be taken away from the fields.  By the 12th month, I can only assume that those same laborers would be free from their other duties. Speaking of costs, sometimes the Chronicles really make you wonder what was going through the mind of the writers, because they noted that the Land-tax of the Home Provinces was collected.  Maybe this was the first time it had actually been instituted?  I don't know.  It just seems an odd thing to call out. There was also 700 more men from Baekje removed and settled in Kamafu—Gamou District—in Afumi.  And then there was a Silla embassy in the 9th month, and at some point in the year Kawachi no Atahe no Kujira and others were sent to the Tang court.  In response, an embassy from the Tang to Yamato brought 2000 people with them, headed by Guo Wucong, who I really hope was getting some kind of premiere cruiser status for all of his trips. The following year, 700, started out with a great archery meeting, arranged within the palace gate.  I presume this to mean that they had a contest.  Archery at this time—and even for years to come—was prized more highly than even swordplay.  After all, archery was used both in war and on the hunt.  It is something that even the sage Confucius suggested that people should practice.  It is also helpful that they could always shoot at targets as a form of competition and entertainment. Later, on the 14th day of the 1st month, Naka no Oe promulgated new Court ceremonial regulations, and new laws about people giving way on the roads.  This rule was that those of lower status should get out of the way of those of higher status.  Funnily enough, in the description of Queen Himiko's “Yamateg”, back in the 3rd century, this was also called out as a feature of the country.  It is possible that he was codifying a local tradition, or that the tradition actually goes back to the continent, and that the Wei Chroniclers were projecting such a rule onto the archipelago.  I'm honestly not sure which is which.  Or perhaps they expanded the rules and traditions already in place.  There were also new laws about prohibiting “heedless slanders and foul falsehoods”, which sounds great, but doesn't give you a lot to go on. The law and order theme continues in the following month.  A census was taken and robbers and vagabonds were suppressed.  Naka no Oe also visited Kamafu, where he had settled a large number of the Baekje people, and inspected a site for a possible future palace.  He also had castles built in Nagato in Tsukushi, along the route of any possible invasion from the Korean peninsula. In the third month, we have evidence of the continued importance of kami worship, when they laid out places of worship close to Miwi mountain and distributed offerings of cloth.  Nakatomi no Kane no Muraji pronounced the litany.  Note that it is Nakatomi no Muraji—as we mentioned, the Nakatomi would continue to be responsible for ceremonial litany while the Imibe, or Imbe, family would be responsible for laying out the various offerings. Miwi would seem to be the same location as Miidera, aka Onjou-ji, but Miidera wouldn't be founded for another couple of years. In the 9th month of 670, Adzumi no Tsuratari, an accomplished ambassador by this point, travelled to Silla. Tsuratari had been going on missions during the reign of Takara Hime, both to Baekje and to the lands across the “Western Seas”.  While we don't exactly know what transpired, details like this can help us try to piece together something of the relative importance of the mission. In the last entry for 670, we are told that water-mills were made to smelt iron.  If you are wondering how that works, it may have been that the waterwheel powered trip hammers—it would cause the hammer to raise up until it reached a point where it would fall.  Not quite the equivalent of a modern power hammer, it still meant that fewer people were needed for the process, and they didn't have to stop just because their arms got tired. The following year, 671, got off to a grand start, with a lot of momentous events mentioned in just the first month of the year. First off, on the 2nd day of the first month, Soga no Akaye – now back from his stint as governor of Tsukushi - and Kose no Hito advanced in front of the palace and offered their congratulations on the new year.  Three days later, on the 5th day, Nakatomi no Kane, who had provided the litany at Miwi, made an announcement on kami matters.    Then the court made official appointments.  Soga no Akaye was made the Sadaijin, or Prime Minister of the Left, and Nakatomi no Kane was made Prime Minister of the Right.  Soga no Hatayasu, Kose no Hito, and Ki no Ushi were all made daibu, or high ministers.  On top of this, Naka no Ohoe's son, Prince Ohotomo, was appointed as Dajodaijin. “Dajodaijin” is a new position that we haven't seen yet, and it is one of those positions that would only show up on occasion.  It is effectively a *Prime* Prime Minister.  They were considered superior to both the ministers of the left and the right, but didn't exactly have a particular portfolio.  The Ministers of the Left and the Right each had ministries under them that they were responsible for managing.  Those ministries made up the Daijo-kan, or the Council of State.  The Dajodaijin, or Daijodaijin, was basically the pre-eminent position overseeing the Council of State.  I suspect that the Dajodaijin seems to have been the evolution of the Naidaijin, but on steroids.  Nakatomi no Kamatari had administered things as Naidaijin from within the royal household, but the Dajodaijin was explicitly at the head of the State.  Of course, Prince Ohotomo was the son of Naka no Oe himself, and the fact that he was only 23 years old and now put in a place of prominence over other ministers who were quite likely his senior, is remarkable.  I wonder how much he actually was expected to do, and how much it was largely a ceremonial position, but it nonetheless placed Ohotomo just below his uncle, Crown Prince Ohoama, in the overall power structure of the court. Speaking of which, following the new appointments, on the 6th day of the year, Crown Prince Ohoama promulgated regulations on the behalf of his brother, Naka no Oe.  There was also a general amnesty declared, and the ceremonial and names of the cap-ranks were described in what the Chronicles calls the Shin-ritsu-ryo, the New Laws. Towards the end of the first month, there were two embassies, both from now-defunct kingdoms.  The first was from Goguryeo, who reportedly sent someone named Karu and others with Tribute on the 9th day, and 4 days later, Liu Jenyuan, the Tang general for Baekje sent Li Shouchen and others to present a memorial.  I'm not sure if the Goguryeo envoys were from a government in exile or from a subjugated kingdom under Tang and Silla domination.  The Tang general in Baekje was a little more transparent.  That said, that same month we are told that more than 50 Baekje nobles were given Yamato court rank, perhaps indicating that they were being incorporated more into the Yamato court and, eventually, society as a whole.  That said, the remains of the Baekje court sent Degu Yongsyeon and others with tribute the following month. This is also the year that Naka no Oe is said to have placed the clepsydra or water clock in a new pavilion.  We talked about this significance of this last episode.  We are also told that on the third day of the third month, Kibumi no Honjitsu presented a “water level”, a Mizu-hakari.  This would seem to be what it sounds like:  A way of making sure that a surface is level using water.  There is also mention of the province of Hitachi presenting as “tribute” Nakatomibe no Wakako.  He was only 16 years old, and yet we are told he was only one and a half feet in height—one shaku six sun, more appropriately.  Assuming modern conversions, that would have put him approximately the same height as Chandra Dangi of Nepal, who passed away in 2015 but who held the Guiness World Record for the world's shortest person at 21.5”—or 54 centimeters.  So it isn't impossible. The fact that he is called “Nakatomibe” suggests that he was part of the family, or -Be group, that served the Nakatomi court ritualists.  Unfortunately, he was probably seen more as an oddity than anything else at the time.  Still, how many people from that time are not remembered at all, in any extant record?  And yet we have his name, which is more than most. In the following month, we are also told that Tsukushi reported a deer that had been born with eight legs.  Unfortunately, the poor thing died immediately, which is unfortunately too often the case. And then the fifth day of the fifth month rolled around again. This year there was no hunting, but instead Naka no Oe occupied the “Little Western Palace” and the Crown Prince and all of the ministers attended him.  We are told that two “rustic” dances were performed—presumably meaning dances of some local culture, rather than those conforming to the art standards passed down from the continent.  As noted earlier, this day would be one of the primary ceremony days of the later court. The following month, we are told that there was an announcement in regards to military measures requested by the messengers from the three departments of Baekje, and later the Baekje nobles sent Ye Chincha and others to bring tribute.  Once again, what exactly this means isn't clear, but it is interesting to note that there were three “departments” of Baekje.  It is unclear if this was considered part of the court, or if this was Baekje court in exile managing their own affairs as a guest in Yamato. It is also interesting that they seem to have been traveling to the Yamato court while Li Shouchen was still there, sent by the Tang general overseeing Baekje.  That must have been a bit of an awkward meeting.  We are told that they all took their departure together on the 11th day of the 7th month.  Does that mean they left with the Tang envoy?  Was the Tang inviting some of them to come back?  Or just that they all left the court at the same time. The same month, Prince Kurikuma was once more made Governor of Tsukushi—or possibly made governor the first time, depending on whether or not you think the Chronicles are accurate or that they pulled the same event twice from different sources.  We are also told that Silla sent envoys with gifts that included a water buffalo and a copper pheasant for the sovereign. The 8th month of the year, we hear that Karu of Goguryeo and his people took their leave after a seven month long visit.  The court also entertained the Emishi.  Two months later, Silla sent Kim Manmol and others with more tribute, but this envoy likely found a different feeling at court. And that is because on the 18th day of the 8th month, the sovereign of Yamato, Naka no Oe, took to his bed, ill.  There was a ceremony to open the eyes of 100 Buddhas in the interior of the palace, and Naka no Oe sent messengers to offer to the giant Buddha of Houkouji a kesa, a golden begging-bowl, an ivory tusk, aloeswood, sandalwood, and various objects of value, but despite any spiritual merit that may have accrued, it didn't seem to work.  Naka no Oe's illness continued to grow more serious.  He would continue to struggle for another two months, until, on the 3rd day of the twelfth month, Naka no Oe, aka Tenji Tennou, sovereign of Yamato, passed away. For all that we should be careful to avoid the “Great Man” theory of history, it is nonetheless hard to deny that Naka no Oe had an incredible impact on the country in his days.  From start to finish, while one could argue that many of the reforms were simply a matter of time as the archipelago absorbed more and more ideas from across the straits, Naka no Oe found himself in the middle of those reforms.  The Yamato State would never be the same, and he oversaw the birth of the Ritsuryo state, a new state nominally based on laws and rules, rather than just tradition.  It may not be entirely clear, but he also helped inculcate a new sense of the power of the sovereign and of the state, introducing new cultural imaginaries.  Yamato's reach wasn't just vague boasting, but by instituting the bureaucratic state they were able to actually expand the reach of the court farther than any time before. And through those changes, Naka no Oe had, in one way or another, been standing at the tiller.  Now, he was gone, as were many of his co-conspirators in this national project.  Which leaves us wondering:  What comes next? Well, we'll get to that, but not right now.  For now, let us close this episode with Naka no Oe's own end.   Next episode, we can get into the power struggles that followed, culuminating in an incident known as the Jinshin no Ran:  The Jinshin war. Until then, thank you once again for listening and for all of your support. 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. 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In this episode of the Range Podcast, Ricky Brule speaks with Dan Gates, Head Coach for the Alexandria College Legends Archery Team. They explore the world of archery and bow hunting. They discuss personal experiences, the evolution of hunting regulations, and the importance of mentorship in archery.  The conversation delves into the challenges of drawing hunting tags, the significance of coaching youth in archery, and the ethical considerations of hunting. Listeners will gain insights into the journey of becoming a skilled archer and the joy of sharing this passion with the next generation. This conversation delves into the intricacies of archery, focusing on efficiency in shooting, the evolution of collegiate archery programs, and the importance of community and experience in the sport.  The speakers discuss the challenges and opportunities in building future archers, innovations in archery equipment, and the significance of hands-on experience over theoretical knowledge. They also touch on the dynamics of competition and collaboration within the archery community. Takeaways The podcast focuses on archery stories and technical tactics. Bow hunting is a family tradition passed down through generations. The difficulty of drawing hunting tags has increased over the years. Archery coaching can instill ethical hunting practices in youth. 3D archery offers a different experience than traditional hunting. Mentorship in archery is crucial for developing skills. Teaching kids about hunting involves discussing life and death. The importance of adapting to new archery technologies. Coaching youth in archery can lead to personal growth for both coach and student. Engaging with kids in outdoor activities fosters a love for nature. Efficiency is crucial for success in archery. Understanding your equipment can significantly improve performance. Collegiate archery programs are evolving to provide more opportunities. Experience in the field is invaluable compared to theoretical knowledge. Building a strong community is essential for the growth of archery. Youth programs are vital for nurturing future archers. Innovations in equipment can enhance shooting accuracy and performance. Trusting but verifying information is key in archery training. Participation in competitions helps develop skills and confidence. Collaboration among archery brands can drive innovation and improve products. The Range Podcast is available on all major platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Video versions are also available on the Vapor Trail YouTube Channel and Wild TV.  Enter Promo Code trp15 during checkout at www.vaportrailarchery.com to receive 15% off VTX Bowstrings and Branded Apparel. The Range Podcast is brought to you by Vapor Trail Archery and Stokerized Stabilizers. We are proud to be a part of the @sportsmens_empire network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode of the Range Podcast, Ricky Brule speaks with Dan Gates, Head Coach for the Alexandria College Legends Archery Team. They explore the world of archery and bow hunting. They discuss personal experiences, the evolution of hunting regulations, and the importance of mentorship in archery. The conversation delves into the challenges of drawing hunting tags, the significance of coaching youth in archery, and the ethical considerations of hunting. Listeners will gain insights into the journey of becoming a skilled archer and the joy of sharing this passion with the next generation. This conversation delves into the intricacies of archery, focusing on efficiency in shooting, the evolution of collegiate archery programs, and the importance of community and experience in the sport. The speakers discuss the challenges and opportunities in building future archers, innovations in archery equipment, and the significance of hands-on experience over theoretical knowledge. They also touch on the dynamics of competition and collaboration within the archery community.TakeawaysThe podcast focuses on archery stories and technical tactics.Bow hunting is a family tradition passed down through generations.The difficulty of drawing hunting tags has increased over the years.Archery coaching can instill ethical hunting practices in youth.3D archery offers a different experience than traditional hunting.Mentorship in archery is crucial for developing skills.Teaching kids about hunting involves discussing life and death.The importance of adapting to new archery technologies.Coaching youth in archery can lead to personal growth for both coach and student.Engaging with kids in outdoor activities fosters a love for nature. Efficiency is crucial for success in archery.Understanding your equipment can significantly improve performance.Collegiate archery programs are evolving to provide more opportunities.Experience in the field is invaluable compared to theoretical knowledge.Building a strong community is essential for the growth of archery.Youth programs are vital for nurturing future archers.Innovations in equipment can enhance shooting accuracy and performance.Trusting but verifying information is key in archery training.Participation in competitions helps develop skills and confidence.Collaboration among archery brands can drive innovation and improve products.The Range Podcast is available on all major platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Video versions are also available on the Vapor Trail YouTube Channel and Wild TV. Enter Promo Code trp15 during checkout at www.vaportrailarchery.com to receive 15% off VTX Bowstrings and Branded Apparel.The Range Podcast is brought to you by Vapor Trail Archery and Stokerized Stabilizers. We are proud to be a part of the @sportsmens_empire network.

In this episode of the Range Podcast, Ricky Brule speaks with Dan Gates, Head Coach for the Alexandria College Legends Archery Team. They explore the world of archery and bow hunting. They discuss personal experiences, the evolution of hunting regulations, and the importance of mentorship in archery. The conversation delves into the challenges of drawing hunting tags, the significance of coaching youth in archery, and the ethical considerations of hunting. Listeners will gain insights into the journey of becoming a skilled archer and the joy of sharing this passion with the next generation. This conversation delves into the intricacies of archery, focusing on efficiency in shooting, the evolution of collegiate archery programs, and the importance of community and experience in the sport. The speakers discuss the challenges and opportunities in building future archers, innovations in archery equipment, and the significance of hands-on experience over theoretical knowledge. They also touch on the dynamics of competition and collaboration within the archery community.TakeawaysThe podcast focuses on archery stories and technical tactics.Bow hunting is a family tradition passed down through generations.The difficulty of drawing hunting tags has increased over the years.Archery coaching can instill ethical hunting practices in youth.3D archery offers a different experience than traditional hunting.Mentorship in archery is crucial for developing skills.Teaching kids about hunting involves discussing life and death.The importance of adapting to new archery technologies.Coaching youth in archery can lead to personal growth for both coach and student.Engaging with kids in outdoor activities fosters a love for nature. Efficiency is crucial for success in archery.Understanding your equipment can significantly improve performance.Collegiate archery programs are evolving to provide more opportunities.Experience in the field is invaluable compared to theoretical knowledge.Building a strong community is essential for the growth of archery.Youth programs are vital for nurturing future archers.Innovations in equipment can enhance shooting accuracy and performance.Trusting but verifying information is key in archery training.Participation in competitions helps develop skills and confidence.Collaboration among archery brands can drive innovation and improve products.The Range Podcast is available on all major platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Video versions are also available on the Vapor Trail YouTube Channel and Wild TV. Enter Promo Code trp15 during checkout at www.vaportrailarchery.com to receive 15% off VTX Bowstrings and Branded Apparel.The Range Podcast is brought to you by Vapor Trail Archery and Stokerized Stabilizers. We are proud to be a part of the @sportsmens_empire network.

Scot joins me on the podcast to discuss how he got into archery and how is passion for the sport has allowed for him to share that passion with others. Growing the sport and sharing it with others through humor and maybe some education.Get Entered for the LEUPOLD SX-4 65mm GIVEAWAY:https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/brRoRVxDISCOUNTS and Support The Show 1st Phorm Lemonade Protein and MORE:https://1stphorm.com/products/post-workout-stack/?a_aid=RedBeardOutdoorsBlackOvis: https://alnk.to/28Qpe7FCode - RedBeardSheepFeet Custom Orthotics:https://sheepfeetoutdoors.com/?ref=REDBEARDCode - REDBEARD Ollin Digiscoping:https://ollin.co/?ref=REDBEARDCode: RedBeardGoRuck:https://www.goruck.com/?utm_source=hasoffers&utm_medium=cpa&utm_content=&utm_campaign=&transaction_id=&oid=16&affid=2921Code: REDBEARDOUTDOORSCRUZR Saddles:https://cruzr.com/id/20/Code - RedBeard Initial Ascent:https://initialascent.comCode: RedbeardSlayer Calls:www.slayercalls.comCode - REDBEARD15The Bowtique:https://thebowtiquellc.comCode - RBO20 Kryptek:https://kryptek.com/discount/REDBEARD20Code - RedBeard20 Dark Energy:https://darkenergy.com/?ref=johnathan_mccormickCode: RedBeard1stPhorm app for nutrition and workout tracking:https://www.1stphorm.app/RedBeardOutdoors Grizzly Coolers: (15% off)https://www.grizzlycoolers.comCode - RedbeardMyMedic:Code – RedBeard15Tricer:https://tricerusa.com?aff=13Code - Redbeard Canvas Cutter:https://canvascutter.com/?ref=JOHNATHANMCCORMICKCode – Redbeard Crossover Symmetry:https://crossoversymmetry.comCode - RedbeardMontana Knife Companyhttps://bit.ly/3w6g9MV Affect Beard Oil:https://affectbeard.com/?ref=REDBEARDcode: RedBeard Muley Freak: https://muleyfreak.comCode: Red.beard.outdoors Quattro Archery:https://quattroarchery.comCode – RB15Evolution Outdoors:https://evolutionoutdoors.comCode - RBOUTDOORS24BLKFLG:https://checkout.blkflg.com/?ref=REDBEARDCode - REDBEARD The Bow Hitch:https://thebowhitch.comCode – RBODHeather's Choice meals:https://www.heatherschoice.com/discount/REDBEARDCode: RedBeardOryx Outdoors:https://oryx-outdoors.com/discount/Redbeard15REDBEARD15#getoutside #archery  @BOWBOY-di9bq ​

In this episode of Bowhunt or Die, we take you behind the scenes for a full day of planting. Todd, Cole, and the crew tackle two different food plots, walking through every step—from spraying and fertilizing to planting using a no-till drill. Whether you're new to food plot work or just looking to improve your process, you'll pick up valuable tips on proper seed depth, calibration, equipment settings, and field prep. We're planting Rakk Fuel Hunter's Haven and sorghum today—plus sharing why sorghum might be an underrated powerhouse for late-season food plots.

In this episode of Becoming a Bowhunter, Matty sits down with Steve Dimitrakellis—chairman of Trophy Takers Australia—for a yarn that dives deep into traditional gear, bowhunting history, and why community is everything in this game. Steve shares how he got started with a bow as a workaround for not being allowed a rifle, and how that decision sparked a lifelong obsession with bowhunting. From building wood arrows and tuning longbows to keeping the culture alive through Trophy Takers, this is a rich conversation full of wisdom, laughs, and bowhunting tradition. What You'll Hear About: Growing up with a strong bowhunting culture in Albury and Twin City BowmanHow traditional gear shaped Steve's hunting style and preferencesTips for tuning arrows, brace height, and reducing bow noiseThe appeal (and obsession) of longbows over compoundsThe story and mission behind Trophy Takers AustraliaThe importance of community, mentorship, and passing on the passionScoring systems: Douglas vs Pope & Young vs Boone & CrockettThe evolution of bowhunting gear from plastic rests to precision carbonsWhy the Trophy Takers annual awards are more than just a trophy night Whether you're a trad bow shooter, new to bowhunting, or someone who's been around long enough to remember wood arrows and score sheets by post, this episode is a celebration of everything that makes bowhunting special. Find Steve Dimitrakellis Instagram: @memosity48 Find Becoming a Bowhunter: Instagram: @becomingabowhunter.podcast Hosted by: @mattyafter Episode Sponsors: Dog and Gun Coffee – Fuel your hunt with premium coffee. Use code BOWHUNTER for $10 off. @dogandguncoffeeKayuga Broadheads – Precision and reliability for every shot. Use code BAB10 for 10% off. @kayuga_broadheadsVenture Hunting & Outdoors – Gear up for your next hunt. @venturehuntingJab Stick Outdoors – Precision-engineered carbon shafts. @jabstickoutdoors

In this episode, Tim and I talk about new Samsung tech, 3D Instagram, Snapchat opening the doors to everyone, and AR archery targets.

Kolby Crooks in an Oklahoma Archery Champion. He has been shooting a bow since 4 years old and most of that time spent at the top of the game. Kolby shoots for Hoyt Archery, Black Eagle Arrows and Conquest Archery. This past weekend he won the Oklahoma State Archery Association Field State Championship with a score of 841. Kolby discusses his background in archery across several disciplines and talks a little hunting with Dave and Neil. You can follow along all of Kolby's hunting adventures with Adrenaline Outdoors at:https://www.youtube.com/@AdrenalineOutdoorshttps://www.instagram.com/_adrenalineoutdoors_https://www.instagram.com/kolbycrooks_

In this episode, I sit down with Joe Nowicki, U.S. rep for African Bowhunting Adventures, to break down the logistics, expectations, and economics of hunting in South Africa. Joe brings the hunter's perspective—he's chased elk, deer, and other big game across the U.S.—and now helps guide Americans into affordable, action-packed safaris that actually make sense.We talk gear, planning, travel, hidden costs, bowhunting setups, species selection, trophy shipping, and what's real versus total BS in the African hunting industry. If you've looked into an African hunt and thought, “Is this for real?”—this episode answers that.Joe also covers how to avoid getting burned by shady operators, what bowhunting setups look like on the ground, and why South Africa is one of the best ways to get reps and adventure as a bowhunter—without blowing your life savings.Joe on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joey.bluewater/https://africanbowhuntingadventures.com/---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

When it comes putting a sight on your bow, there is a lot to consider. The first item you need to look at is the sight itself and the amount of pins your are looking to have. The next item of business would be how to properly install the sight on your bow. Once you get the sight installed, you then need to start sighting it in. This can be a tedious task, but we are here to make it simple for you guys, especially all you new bow hunters out there. On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast, we dive into part four of our "Archery Guide" series, we dive into how to properly set up your bow sight, the best sight in our opinion for hunters, and we take a dive into arrows specs and what you need to consider when you purchase them!Make sure that if you guys are new to the Raised Hunting Podcast, give us a follow and leave us a review or questions of topics you want covered on the podcast, and share it with it a friend!! We would not be able to do this without you guys!Discount Codes:You guys have been absolutely amazing when it comes to supporting Raised Hunting so we wanted to return the favor! Just for all you loyal RH Podcast listeners we have some discount codes for you! We not only have a code to get you 15% off all Grizzly Cooler items on their website, but we got you guys a code for 15% all Raised Hunting products!!!Grizzly Cooler Discount Code: RZDGRZ24Raised Hunting Discount Code: RHPCREW15Subscribe To Raised Hunting On YouTube:Raised Hunting Main Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@raisedhuntingRaised Hunting Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@RaisedHuntingPodcast/featuredShop All Your Favorite Raised Hunting Gear:Raised Hunting Website:https://www.raisedhunting.com/Raised Scents:https://www.raisedhunting.com/collections/raised-scents-2-0Raised Nocks:https://www.raisedhunting.com/pages/raised-nocksRaised Canine: https://www.raisedhunting.com/collections/raised-caninesRaised Hunting Apparel:https://www.raisedhunting.com/collections/new-apparel-collection

There is something about the sight of an arrow released from a bow and watching it arc through the air on its path to a target. Most everyone who has shot arrows from a bow has been drawn in by the beauty and art of archery.   For many hunters, it is the challenge of archery that draws them in. Our host shot his first bow at about 5 years old and he has never lost the joy of the sight of an arrow in flight.  

The day he left for basic training, Aaron Ritter renounced Jesus and all religion. Living a life of selfishness, and as he puts in "the life of a rock star" (whatever that is). Years in the Navy, as a firefighter, living on the edge daily. Several failed marriages and then a horrific motorcycle accident that ripped part of his right leg off.  A faithful father and mother who never stopped praying for their son. A passion for the outdoors, and finally a life surrendered to Jesus.  Limb-itless Outdoors is a program for amputees to find hope and fulfillment through the outdoors and archery. Aaron shares his journey into a life of hope and a desire to help others find it also.    www.limbitlessoutdoors.com  www.taurususa.com www.cva.com www.himtnjerky.com www.murrelloptics.com www.jumpmedic.com www.christianoutdoors.org www.citrusafe.com www.elimishieldhunt.com  

Hanno and I go over stabilizers from hunting to target bows and which ones would be best for your setup!Quattro Archery:https://quattroarchery.comCode – RB15LEUPOLD SX-4 65mm GIVEAWAY:https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/brRoRVxDISCOUNTS and Support The Show 1st Phorm Lemonade Protein and MORE:https://1stphorm.com/products/post-workout-stack/?a_aid=RedBeardOutdoorsBlackOvis:  https://alnk.to/28Qpe7FCode - RedBeardSheepFeet Custom Orthotics:https://sheepfeetoutdoors.com/?ref=REDBEARDCode - REDBEARD Ollin Digiscoping:https://ollin.co/?ref=REDBEARDCode: RedBeardGoRuck:https://www.goruck.com/?utm_source=hasoffers&utm_medium=cpa&utm_content=&utm_campaign=&transaction_id=&oid=16&affid=2921Code:  REDBEARDOUTDOORSCRUZR Saddles:https://cruzr.com/id/20/Code - RedBeard Initial Ascent:https://initialascent.comCode: RedbeardSlayer Calls:www.slayercalls.comCode - REDBEARD15The Bowtique:https://thebowtiquellc.comCode - RBO20 Kryptek:https://kryptek.com/discount/REDBEARD20Code - RedBeard20 Dark Energy:https://darkenergy.com/?ref=johnathan_mccormickCode: RedBeard1stPhorm app for nutrition and workout tracking:https://www.1stphorm.app/RedBeardOutdoors Grizzly Coolers: (15% off)https://www.grizzlycoolers.comCode - RedbeardMyMedic:Code – RedBeard15Tricer:https://tricerusa.com?aff=13Code - Redbeard Canvas Cutter:https://canvascutter.com/?ref=JOHNATHANMCCORMICKCode – Redbeard Crossover Symmetry:https://crossoversymmetry.comCode - RedbeardMontana Knife Companyhttps://bit.ly/3w6g9MV Affect Beard Oil:https://affectbeard.com/?ref=REDBEARDcode:  RedBeard Muley Freak: https://muleyfreak.comCode: Red.beard.outdoors Quattro Archery:https://quattroarchery.comCode – RB15Evolution Outdoors:https://evolutionoutdoors.comCode - RBOUTDOORS24BLKFLG:https://checkout.blkflg.com/?ref=REDBEARDCode - REDBEARD The Bow Hitch:https://thebowhitch.comCode – RBODHeather's Choice meals:https://www.heatherschoice.com/discount/REDBEARDCode: RedBeardOryx Outdoors:https://oryx-outdoors.com/discount/Redbeard15REDBEARD15MEATER:https://meater.store/redbeardoutdoors#quattro #archery #getoutside  @quattroarchery ​

Send us a textThere was once a law many years ago in Montana that basically said women were not allowed to fish alone! Well, move over guys because women in Montana are becoming Outdoors Women. This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks with Kylie Kembel, Coordinator of the BOW or Becoming an Outdoors Women program at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Kylie talks about all the different skills that women can learn in the different BOW events that she and her staff put on throughout the year. Ladies can learn how to icefish, flyfish, backpack, snowshoe, gain backcountry survival skills and list goes on and on, even how to make soap out of parts of the wild game that they learn how to harvest! How do they do that? Click the play button above and listen and find out. In fact, one of Rigger's daughters attended one of the programs and she loved it! There is just a tremendous number of things that women can learn that will put them on the way to discovering Montana's Outdoors in a way that they may have never thought possible. And for all you guys out there this podcast is for you as well! Do you possess an outdoor skill that you would like to share with others? BOW is always looking for those that can teach outdoor skills to the BOW participants. Listen to find how you can get involved. So, ladies what are you waiting for? Listen to this podcast and learn how to get involved! Don't forget, the Montana Outdoor Podcast is now on video! You can watch any time on YouTube by clicking here! This is the second video podcast but most all of them will be on video from now on. You of course can still listen to the audio version from any podcast site or by returning to this site every week.Links:Click here to learn more about BOW and find out when the next program is starting! You can attend whichever classes interest you! You can click here to sign up to get emails or texts with updates on upcoming BOW events and classes.Questions for Kylie? Simply click here to send her and email and ask her whatever you want.Rigger would love to hear from you as well. Click here to email him and let him know your thoughts about this episode of the Montana Outdoor Podcast and give him your ideas for topics for future Podcasts.Remember to tune in to The Montana Outdoor Radio Show, live every Saturday from 6:00AM to 8:00AM MT. The show airs on 30 radio stations across the State of Montana. You can get a list of our affiliated radio stations on our website. You can also listen to recordings of past shows, get fishing and and hunting information and much more at that website or on our Facebook page. You can also watch our radio show there as well.

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Today on episode 241 of the podcast Chris, Josh, and Rick sit down and get down to business regarding arrows! The guys cover the reality of building your own arrows and how it is one of the main components of a successful hunt. They go over a number of hot topics and how being prepared now can help you kill later! Topics Include: Building Arrows Chris's archery philosophy Trajectory vs. Penetration Spine consistency and arrow tuning The role of confidence and shooting and much more! Take time to visit our partners! Brush Creek Monsters Scents - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Satties LLC - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hooked Up Bowstrings - Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Code: MobileHunter10 for 10% off Hooked Up Strings We would love to hear your thoughts on this one as well so feel free to hit us up in the email or send us a message! If you haven't already check out our YouTube page and subscribe! As always if you enjoy listening to the podcast please like, share, and give us 5 stars on any of the major podcast platforms we are found on. Hear something we missed? Let us know what we are doing wrong or doing right, or if you have a question; Email us at Richardcates@themobilehuntersexpo.com Happy Hunting and Tight Lines!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Sam Westfall left the military, he felt the weight of transition, PTSD, and loss of purpose. He tried to cope the way many veterans do-through alcohol and firearms, which aren't the best combination-but nothing seemed to work. That all changed the day a friend handed him a bow.In this episode, Sam shares how archery became his path to mental clarity and emotional stability. Through Archery N Motion and the Valor Archery Challenge, he's introducing fellow veterans to the same sense of peace and focus that transformed his life. Whether you're looking for an alternative therapy for PTSD, a way to rebuild camaraderie, or just a new challenge, this conversation will open your eyes to the unexpected healing power of archery.Plus, Sam breaks down why archery is a mental game, a form of mindfulness, and a bridge to connection with other veterans. He also dives into how the Valor Archery Challenge is creating a space where veterans can shoot, connect, and discover new opportunities.If you've ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or just in need of an outlet that actually works, you'll want to hear this one.Links & ResourcesVeteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1 Valor Archery Challenge: https://ValorArcheryChallenge.com Archery N Motion: https://ArcheryNMotion.com Follow Valor Archery Challenge on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561361586630 Follow Valor Archery Challenge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valorarcherychallenge/ Follow Sam Westfall on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-westfall-2227433/TranscriptView the transcript for this episode.

**CONTEST ALERT** Enter to win a complete accessory package worth $1500! Prize package includes a Dialed PRUF bowsight, Vapor Trail Limb Driven Arrow Rest & VTX Bowstrings, Stokerized Stabilizer and an unreleased surprise product. Instructions on how to enter can be found on our Instagram channels. To qualify, you must be following Vapor Trail Archery, Stokerized Stabilizers and Dialed Archery on Instagram.  In this episode of The Range Podcast, host Ricky Brule and Co-owner of Dialed Archery, Scott Bakken celebrate the 100th episode by discussing Scott's journey in the archery industry, including his early influences, the impact of archery on his life, and the founding of Dialed Archery during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also share insights on entrepreneurship, the challenges faced in the outdoor industry, and the significance of personal growth and self-awareness in pursuing one's passion.  In this conversation, the speakers delve into their entrepreneurial journey, discussing the challenges faced in manufacturing, the importance of community support, and the grit required to succeed. Scott reflects on the evolution of  Dialed Archery, and the significance of timing in business. The conversation also touches on the impact of negativity and the importance of customer service in building lasting relationships with their audience.  They discuss the challenges of customer service in the archery industry, the importance of building relationships within the community, and the personal growth that comes from navigating adversity. They reflect on their passion for archery and hunting, the collaborative spirit of the industry, and the significance of supporting one another.  The dialogue emphasizes the balance between business and personal fulfillment, as well as the value of genuine connections in a competitive environment.  For more information about Dialed Archery, visit their website at dialedarchery.com **CONTEST ALERT**  The Range Podcast is available on all major platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Video versions are also available on the Vapor Trail YouTube Channel and Wild TV.  Takeaways The podcast celebrates its 100th episode, highlighting listener support. Scott Bakken shares his journey in the archery industry. Meeting Brantley Gilbert was a significant moment for Dialed Archery. Scott's passion for archery began in childhood, influenced by family. Archery provided Scott with a sense of identity during his youth. The first animal Scott killed with a bow was a pivotal experience. Scott's career path led him to entrepreneurship in the archery industry. Enter Promo Code trp15 during checkout at www.vaportrailarchery.com to receive 15% off VTX Bowstrings and Branded Apparel. The Range Podcast is brought to you by Vapor Trail Archery and Stokerized Stabilizers. We are proud to be a part of the @sportsmens_empire network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to sighting in your bow, step one is getting the right set up to be able to shoot. Once you buy your bow, the next step is getting the right attachments for your bow. A lot of hunters already have their bows set and have the top of the line equipment. Most hunters have built their bows on a budget. Then you have your new hunters who are still looking to get their bows set up top start shooting. On this episode of the Raised Hunting Podcast we are diving into part three of our archery series, and talking about the first step in sighting in your bows. We go over the top attachment you need to spend your money on when you buy your bow, how you can get the correct attachments for under $500, and the best bow attachments for new bow hunters! Discount Codes:You guys have been absolutely amazing when it comes to supporting Raised Hunting so we wanted to return the favor! Just for all you loyal RH Podcast listeners we have some discount codes for you! We not only have a code to get you 15% off all Grizzly Cooler items on their website, but we got you guys a code for 15% all Raised Hunting products!!!Grizzly Cooler Discount Code: RZDGRZ24Raised Hunting Discount Code: RHPCREW15Subscribe To Raised Hunting On YouTube:Raised Hunting:https://www.youtube.com/@raisedhunting/featuredRaised Hunting Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@RaisedHuntingPodcastShop All Your Raised Hunting Gear On Our Website:Raised Hunting Website:https://www.raisedhunting.com/Raised Scents:https://www.raisedhunting.com/collections/raised-scents-2-0Raised Nocks:https://www.raisedhunting.com/pages/raised-nocksRaised Canine:https://www.raisedhunting.com/collections/raised-caninesRaised Hunting Apparel: https://www.raisedhunting.com/collections/new-apparel-collection

**CONTEST ALERT** Enter to win a complete accessory package worth $1500! Prize package includes a Dialed PRUF bowsight, Vapor Trail Limb Driven Arrow Rest & VTX Bowstrings, Stokerized Stabilizer and an unreleased surprise product. Instructions on how to enter can be found on our Instagram channels. To qualify, you must be following Vapor Trail Archery, Stokerized Stabilizers and Dialed Archery on Instagram. In this episode of The Range Podcast, host Ricky Brule and Co-owner of Dialed Archery, Scott Bakken celebrate the 100th episode by discussing Scott's journey in the archery industry, including his early influences, the impact of archery on his life, and the founding of Dialed Archery during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also share insights on entrepreneurship, the challenges faced in the outdoor industry, and the significance of personal growth and self-awareness in pursuing one's passion. In this conversation, the speakers delve into their entrepreneurial journey, discussing the challenges faced in manufacturing, the importance of community support, and the grit required to succeed. Scott reflects on the evolution of  Dialed Archery, and the significance of timing in business. The conversation also touches on the impact of negativity and the importance of customer service in building lasting relationships with their audience. They discuss the challenges of customer service in the archery industry, the importance of building relationships within the community, and the personal growth that comes from navigating adversity. They reflect on their passion for archery and hunting, the collaborative spirit of the industry, and the significance of supporting one another. The dialogue emphasizes the balance between business and personal fulfillment, as well as the value of genuine connections in a competitive environment. For more information about Dialed Archery, visit their website at dialedarchery.com**CONTEST ALERT** The Range Podcast is available on all major platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Video versions are also available on the Vapor Trail YouTube Channel and Wild TV. TakeawaysThe podcast celebrates its 100th episode, highlighting listener support.Scott Bakken shares his journey in the archery industry.Meeting Brantley Gilbert was a significant moment for Dialed Archery.Scott's passion for archery began in childhood, influenced by family.Archery provided Scott with a sense of identity during his youth.The first animal Scott killed with a bow was a pivotal experience.Scott's career path led him to entrepreneurship in the archery industry.The idea for Dialed Archery emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic.Entrepreneurship requires taking risks and embracing uncertainty.Scott emphasizes the importance of personal growth and self-awareness. The journey of personal growth is ongoing and challenging.Manufacturing challenges can significantly impact product development timelines.Entrepreneurship requires grit, resilience, and adaptability.Building a brand is about creating a community and fostering support.Feedback, both positive and negative, plays a crucial role in growth.Timing can be a critical factor in the success of a business.Customer service should prioritize building relationships over transactions.Problem-solving is at the core of entrepreneurship.The importance of having a supportive team cannot be overstated.Success often comes from learning through adversity. Customer service can be challenging when clients don't heed advice.Building relationships in the archery community is essential for growth.Passion for archery can be reignited through collaboration and support.Personal growth often comes from navigating difficult situations.The archery industry is filled with camaraderie and support among competitors.It's important to find a balance between business and personal passion.Being a part of the community can lead to fulfilling experiences.Success in the industry often requires resilience and adaptability.The journey of starting a business reveals true friendships and connections.Collaboration can lead to exciting opportunities and shared success.Enter Promo Code trp15 during checkout at www.vaportrailarchery.com to receive 15% off VTX Bowstrings and Branded Apparel.The Range Podcast is brought to you by Vapor Trail Archery and Stokerized Stabilizers. We are proud to be a part of the @sportsmens_empire network.

Hunting camp is where life-long friendships are formed, memories are made, stories are told and good times are had.  This year in Texas was no exception!  This episode joins Chad, Kess, Drew, Nick, Carter and Sam; the crew from Fall Obsession's 2025 Texas Turkey hunt as they recap an exceptional (and slightly warm) weekend chasing thunderchickens in the Lone Star State!  The guys talk about the highs and the lows, the challenges of hunting turkeys in Texas compared to other areas, bow hunting and hog hunting, and much more!  Nick and Chad recap their successful hunts from the weekend, and the guys revisit a strange occurrence from the first night in camp having seen something very unusual after dark.  One thing is for sure, you may never know what Texas has in store but it is always a good time!Fall Obsession Podcast is sponsored by:Hoot Camo Company (https://hootcamo.com/)Bear River Archery (https://www.bearriverarchery.com/)Trophy Edits (https://trophyedits.com/?ref=fallobsession)The Outdoor Call Radio App (https://www.theoutdoorcallradio.com/)

**CONTEST ALERT** Enter to win a complete accessory package worth $1500! Prize package includes a Dialed PRUF bowsight, Vapor Trail Limb Driven Arrow Rest & VTX Bowstrings, Stokerized Stabilizer and an unreleased surprise product. Instructions on how to enter can be found on our Instagram channels. To qualify, you must be following Vapor Trail Archery, Stokerized Stabilizers and Dialed Archery on Instagram. In this episode of The Range Podcast, host Ricky Brule and Co-owner of Dialed Archery, Scott Bakken celebrate the 100th episode by discussing Scott's journey in the archery industry, including his early influences, the impact of archery on his life, and the founding of Dialed Archery during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also share insights on entrepreneurship, the challenges faced in the outdoor industry, and the significance of personal growth and self-awareness in pursuing one's passion. In this conversation, the speakers delve into their entrepreneurial journey, discussing the challenges faced in manufacturing, the importance of community support, and the grit required to succeed. Scott reflects on the evolution of  Dialed Archery, and the significance of timing in business. The conversation also touches on the impact of negativity and the importance of customer service in building lasting relationships with their audience. They discuss the challenges of customer service in the archery industry, the importance of building relationships within the community, and the personal growth that comes from navigating adversity. They reflect on their passion for archery and hunting, the collaborative spirit of the industry, and the significance of supporting one another. The dialogue emphasizes the balance between business and personal fulfillment, as well as the value of genuine connections in a competitive environment. For more information about Dialed Archery, visit their website at dialedarchery.com**CONTEST ALERT** The Range Podcast is available on all major platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Video versions are also available on the Vapor Trail YouTube Channel and Wild TV. TakeawaysThe podcast celebrates its 100th episode, highlighting listener support.Scott Bakken shares his journey in the archery industry.Meeting Brantley Gilbert was a significant moment for Dialed Archery.Scott's passion for archery began in childhood, influenced by family.Archery provided Scott with a sense of identity during his youth.The first animal Scott killed with a bow was a pivotal experience.Scott's career path led him to entrepreneurship in the archery industry.The idea for Dialed Archery emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic.Entrepreneurship requires taking risks and embracing uncertainty.Scott emphasizes the importance of personal growth and self-awareness. The journey of personal growth is ongoing and challenging.Manufacturing challenges can significantly impact product development timelines.Entrepreneurship requires grit, resilience, and adaptability.Building a brand is about creating a community and fostering support.Feedback, both positive and negative, plays a crucial role in growth.Timing can be a critical factor in the success of a business.Customer service should prioritize building relationships over transactions.Problem-solving is at the core of entrepreneurship.The importance of having a supportive team cannot be overstated.Success often comes from learning through adversity. Customer service can be challenging when clients don't heed advice.Building relationships in the archery community is essential for growth.Passion for archery can be reignited through collaboration and support.Personal growth often comes from navigating difficult situations.The archery industry is filled with camaraderie and support among competitors.It's important to find a balance between business and personal passion.Being a part of the community can lead to fulfilling experiences.Success in the industry often requires resilience and adaptability.The journey of starting a business reveals true friendships and connections.Collaboration can lead to exciting opportunities and shared success.Enter Promo Code trp15 during checkout at www.vaportrailarchery.com to receive 15% off VTX Bowstrings and Branded Apparel.The Range Podcast is brought to you by Vapor Trail Archery and Stokerized Stabilizers. We are proud to be a part of the @sportsmens_empire network.

Want to share your thoughts about the podcast? Text a Message!Continuing the Riding Instructor Interview Series, with Heather Lomax of Hidden Creek Ranch.Enjoy this interview packed with gorgeous insights and beautiful stories! I had a blast getting to know Heather... I know you will too. For more info, kindly visit her website:https://hcrgaitedhorses.com/Thanks so much for listening!  Please write a review if you're inspired!For Riding Instructors, please visit this support page: https://www.inspiredriding.com/support-for-riding-instructors

In this episode we are joined by Tyler Benner, owner of Astra Archery and author of Total Archery - Inside the Archer. We discuss Tyler's US Olympic Archery Team Experiences, writing the incredible book Total Archery, stability and power and much more. Tyler Benner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylerbenner/ This Podcast is sponsored by you guys, the listeners! We intentionally do not accept or seek out sponsors for the show 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 Gear and Apparel: www.ThePushArchery.com Online Courses & Coaching: https://thepusharchery.teachable.com

Caleb Brewer - (Ret.) Army Green Beret, Bow Hunter, Founder of Stick Sniper Archery. Caleb is a lifelong Tucson native. He found his calling in 2005 when he joined the US Army. For 11 years, Caleb served in the military and earned the right to wear the Green Beret as a Special Forces soldier. In 2015, his life changed when he was critically injured by an IED, resulting in the loss of both legs while conducting combat operations in Afghanistan. Throughout recovery, Caleb learned that being outdoors was just as therapeutic as any other method. He trained hard in the gym so that he could function out in nature. Caleb's passion for archery began in 2017. He quickly progressed to working on his own bow, building a near full-service shop in his garage, and bowhunting closely followed as part of the progression. In 2020, Caleb created the program for and became the Archery Program Manager for 501c3 Operation Enduring Warrior, in 2021 a nonprofit foundation that supports veterans and first responders. Caleb realized the massively therapeutic benefit archery had on those struggling with internal and external injuries. Now Caleb's goal is to grow the sport of archery within his hometown of Tucson through Stick Sniper Archery. Tune in as Bobby Marshall sits down with Caleb Brewer at Stick Sniper Archery in Tucson, AZ to discuss archery, bow hunting, recovery, mindset, outdoor therapy, Fread Bear, music, business, wildlife, family, outdoor Life & much more. Please subscribe or like us on social media platforms for updates on shows, events, and episode drops.www.TheMountainSidePodcast.comShow Links www.StickSniper.comAffiliates LinksSponsor Linkswww.SABObroadheads.comMountain Side listeners receive $10 off & Free Shipping on all SABO Broadheads!

What starts as a tough turkey hunt turns into one of the most rewarding recoveries of the season. A determined hunter, a sharp-shooting moment, and a loyal bird dog team up for a story you won't forget. Persistence pays off in this wild Wyoming adventure.

Jake Kaminski is a two-time Olympic silver medalist in archery and a longtime member of the US Archery Team. He runs a successful YouTube channel, writes training guides, and develops high-performance gear under the Kaminski Archery brand. Sign up for the Kaminski Archery Backyard Championship here.Sponsors:Helix Sleep premium mattresses: https://HelixSleep.com/Tim (27% off all mattress orders) AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: https://DrinkAG1.com/Tim (1-year supply of Vitamin D (and 5 free AG1 travel packs) with your first subscription purchase.)Shopify global commerce platform, providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business: https://shopify.com/tim (one-dollar-per-month trial period)*Timestamps:[00:00:00] Start.[00:06:50] A glimpse into the high-precision world of Olympic archery.[00:11:04] How Jake and I connected.[00:18:27] Jake's auspicious introduction to archery.[00:21:15] Why you (Yes! You!) should try archery.[00:22:01] The differences between bows.[00:25:19] The admirable proficiency of Shot IQ's Bodie and Joel Turner.[00:26:24] Ethical bow hunting, performing under pressure, and transitioning from rifle to bow.[00:29:22] Why I wouldn't have cut it as a competitive archer in Korea.[00:30:14] Mindful archery and training hard to make competition easy.[00:37:00] What Jake did when compound bow archery started to get boring.[00:40:00] Meeting legendary Coach Kisik Lee (KSL).[00:43:06] The upsides of having no social life as a kid.[00:45:20] The welcoming weirdness of archery communities.[00:46:33] For the sake of form, Coach Lee shakes things up.[00:51:21] “I am.” — an affirmation for apathy adjustment.[00:58:11] London, 2012 Olypmics: when it all starts coming together.[01:08:28] How does teamwork play out in archery?[01:15:40] My own experience with Coach Lee.[01:19:23] The trials of training and traveling.[01:27:33] Blank bale practice.[01:31:14] Layering, biomechanics, and other early points of focus.[01:33:03] The underrated importance of follow through.[01:36:40] Coach Lee's take on follow through vs. release.[01:37:29] Gauging tension and intention as an instructor.[01:38:52] Attention to grouping over hitting the bullseye.[01:40:57] Making adaptations for physical limitations.[01:43:30] The ups and downs of our patented “Jesus take the wheel” instinctive approach.[01:46:24] Warm-up tournaments, barebowing, black bales, and string walking.[01:50:54] Recovering from the disaster that made me rethink Lancaster.[01:55:15] Rebalancing gear: arrows and arrow rests.[02:00:50] The importance of practicing in tournament-like conditions.[02:04:03] Securing convenient fuel.[02:08:17] Lancaster preparation logistics (with special thanks to Heather Kaminski and Rick Simpson Oil).[02:13:17] The glue that holds us together: note-taking and training logs.[02:16:47] Even counterintuitive consistency is key.[02:18:45] Our experience at Lancaster.[02:28:00] “The goal is to do the least necessary, not the most possible.” — Henk Kraaijenhof[02:31:44] Learning by observation and conversation on the practice range.[02:35:35] What's the Kaminski Archery Backyard Championship, and why should you get involved?[02:40:30] How can you (and why should you) get started with archery today?[02:42:48] Parting thoughts.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a textIn this epic Ones Ready episode, we sit down with Jay from Endex Archery, whose resume reads like a military fever dream: SERE drop, Security Forces, Combat Arms, OSI Agent, tier-one special mission unit… and then casually slides into the FBI. This man literally said “nah” to survival school and then sprinted straight into a career that landed him fighting terror, investigating spies, and now helping vets heal through archery.Jay opens up about losing six teammates to a VBIED in Afghanistan, how that tragedy turned into his life's mission, and why a bow and arrow saved his soul. We talk survivor's guilt, FBI hostage rescue, sneaky pull-up bars, and why he's built an organization to help other veterans shoot their way back into mental clarity. Also: hilarious stories about SERE instructors, Air Force recruiter lies, and the absolute dumpster fire that is military admin.If you've ever thought you couldn't pivot, couldn't overcome, or couldn't create something powerful out of pain—this episode is your proof otherwise.