In this full-send episode of Becoming a Bowhunter, Matty returns from one of the most action-packed fallow rut seasons yet—and he's brought a truckload of stories with him.
From adrenaline-pumping close calls and wild stalks to busted bows and unexpected dog encounters, this one captures all the highs, lows, and bush-beaten realities of bowhunting in peak 2025 rut. You’ll hear from a solid crew of legends as they break down their hunts, share hard-earned lessons, and relive the moments that made this rut unforgettable.
We dive into:
- Bedded buck stalks, spike chaos, and a textbook 30-yard shot while shaking like a leaf
- Sprinting into a gully to arrow a big wild dog mid-howl—plus what happened when the pigs showed up
- Blown stalks, lucky arteries, and what happens when your bow gets knocked mid-hunt
- Arrow deflections, gear tune-ups, and the moment you realize a missed shot was never the deer’s fault
- Campfire banter, rums with jet fuel, and how the right crew makes every rut one for the books
- Fallow behavior insights, calling tactics, and what really happens when you hunt bucks on scrapes
Whether you’re reliving your own season or gearing up for the next one, this episode is a wild ride through the heart of the fallow rut—chock full of learnings, legends, and the kind of bush time we all dream about.
Find The Guests:
Matty Moore - @mooreofmatt
Grant Rand - @grant_randy_rand
Cam Rand - @cameron_cambo_rand
Corey Seymonsbergen - @corey_seymo
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Hosted by: @mattyafter
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