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Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastNine Yard Alaskan Archery Black Bear From the Ground - Joe GriffinThe Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 372: 9 Yard Alaskan Archery Black Bear From the Ground - Joe Griffin
In this episode of the Bow Hunter Chronicles podcast, host Adam Miller engages in a captivating conversation with Joe Griffin, exploring his journey into hunting, his career in the hunting industry, and his various hunting adventures. Joe shares his experiences with bear hunting, particularly in Alaska, where his party was able to harvest 2 black bears and brown bear, of which one of the black bears was an hours long stalk that ended in a 9 yard frontal shot from the ground. Jo...
2025-10-151h 09
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastBalancing Hunting, Family and Life - Matt Lehr - Hunt MentalityThe Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 366: Balancing Hunting, Family and Life - Matt Lehr - Hunt Mentality
In this episode, Adam Miller reconnects with Matt Lehr, who shares his journey back into the hunting community and social media. They discuss the evolution of mobile hunting setups, the importance of comfort and practicality in the field, and the mental challenges hunters face. Matt emphasizes the need for balance between hunting and personal life, the impact of social media on hunting identity, and the value of authenticity in the hunting community. He also reflects on the ethics of...
2025-09-031h 30
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastCritical Storytelling - Bobby Kennedy - Captured ResolveThe Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 364: Critical Storytelling - Bobby Kennedy - Captured Resolve
In this episode, Adam Miller interviews Bobby Kennedy, a passionate hunter and filmmaker known for his work with Man Over Beast. They discuss Bobby's unique upbringing as a homeschooled child in a hunting family, the impact of his education on his love for the outdoors, and the evolution of his hunting experiences. Bobby shares insights into the art of self-filming, the importance of storytelling in hunting, and the balance between capturing the hunt and enjoying the experience. They also explore the differences...
2025-08-201h 17
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastVeterans, Mentors and Archery - Andrew Comtois - Outdoor DrivenThe Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 363: Veterans, Mentors and Archery - Andrew Comtois - Outdoor Driven
In this episode, Adam Miller reconnects with Andrew Comtois from Outdoor Driven to discuss the latest initiatives, including a knife sale benefiting veterans. They delve into the challenges of archery, the importance of mentorship for new hunters, and the mental aspects of precision shooting. Andrew shares insights on Outdoor Driven's mission to support veterans and first responders through hunting experiences, emphasizing the need for community involvement and quality gear. The conversation highlights the significance of understanding deer behavior and the rewarding n...
2025-08-131h 09
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastShifting Perspectives: From Chasing Deer to Chasing Experiences - Arron Bleise - The Fall PodcastThe Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 360: Shifting Perspectives: From Chasing Deer to Chasing Experiences - Arron Bleise - The Fall Podcast
In this episode, Adam Miller and Arron Bleise discuss a range of topics related to hunting, including the mysterious lost episode of their podcast, the inspiration behind their filming techniques, the challenges of self-filming, and the evolution of their hunting styles. They delve into the unique experiences of public land hunting, the importance of scouting, and the balance between filming and hunting. Arron shares his upcoming plans for hunting in Iowa and reflects on how...
2025-07-231h 27
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastTed Nugent and the Michigan Deer Debate: A Double-Edged Sword?he Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 359 : Ted Nugent and the Michigan Deer Debate: A Double-Edged Sword?
In this episode, Adam Miller and Josh Arbogast discuss the recent developments in deer management in Michigan, focusing on the Whitetail Project and the impact of advocacy efforts. They explore the importance of community engagement, the role of advisory teams, and the influence of public figures like Ted Nugent on hunting policies. The conversation emphasizes the need for a balanced buck to doe ratio, the significance of youth involvement in hunting, and the overall health of the deer herd. The...
2025-07-161h 24
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastMaximizing Your First Hunts for Better Outcomes - Adam Lewis - Deer IQThe Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 350 - Maximizing Your First Hunts for Better Outcomes - Adam Lewis - Deer IQ
In this episode of the Bow Hunter Chronicles podcast, Adam Miller talks with Adam Lewis of deer IQ about the complexities of whitetail deer hunting, focusing on regulatory challenges in Michigan, the implications of baiting regulations, and the importance of a strategic, year-round approach to hunting.
Hunters often overlook systemic issues in hunting regulations.
Baiting regulations can create confusion and frustration among hunters.
A strategic approach to hunting involves year-round preparation.
2025-05-141h 19
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastSharing Outdoor Knowledge - Experience Wild - Skeeter BeckmanThe Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 349 - Sharing Outdoor Knowledge - Experience Wild - Skeeter Beckman
In this episode of the Bow Hunter Chronicles podcast, Adam interviews Skeeter Beckman, known for his fishing reports. They discuss Skeeter's journey from owning a sports shop to becoming a prominent figure in the fishing community. The conversation covers the importance of supporting local businesses, the challenges faced by small shops, and the significance of customer service in the fishing industry. Skeeter shares insights on fishing strategies, the value of building a network, and the memories associated with fishing experiences...
2025-05-071h 35
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastMichigan Wild Podcast - Nate Rozeveld - Spring UpdatesBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 348: Michigan Wild Podcast - Nate Rozeveld - Spring UpdatesIn this episode of the Bow Hunter Chronicles podcast, Adam Miller and Nate Rozeveld discuss various outdoor activities, focusing on spring scouting, turkey hunting, and fishing. They share personal experiences, insights on hunting strategies, and the importance of family in outdoor pursuits. The conversation highlights the differences between hunting deer and turkeys, the challenges of fishing, and the joy of spending time outdoors with loved ones. In this conversation, we discuss experiences with turkey hunting, particularly focusing on t...
2025-04-242h 14
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastDeer vs Gear - Michigan Great Outdoors - Jayce OstrowskiThe Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 347 - Deer vs Gear - Michigan Great Outdoors - Jayce OstrowskiSummaryIn this episode of the Bow Hunter Chronicles Podcast, Adam Miller interviews Jayce Ostrowski, who shares his journey from a Polish heritage to becoming an avid hunter in Michigan. Jayce discusses his early experiences with hunting, the influence of his uncles, and the transition from hunting small deer to targeting bigger ones. He emphasizes the importance of gear, the evolution of hunting techniques, and the camaraderie that comes with deer camp.
2025-04-162h 02Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastMaturing as a Hunter: Balancing Goals and Enjoyment -Greg LitzingerThe Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 346 - Maturing as a Hunter: Balancing Goals and Enjoyment -Greg LitzingerIn this episode of the Bow Hunter Chronicles podcast, Adam Miller and Greg Litzinger discuss the evolution of their friendship and the challenges faced in archery, particularly focusing on Greg's journey of adapting to shooting with a mouth tab after a hand injury. They explore the mental shift from pressure to enjoyment in hunting, the importance of meat hunting, and the lessons learned from past experiences. The conversation highlights the joy of reconnecting with the roots of...
2025-04-091h 54
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastBringing Fun back to the Hunt - The Deer Camp Podcast - Andrew HutchensThe Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 345 - The Deer Camp Podcast - Andrew HutchensSummaryIn this episode of the Bowhunter Chronicles podcast, Adam Miller and Andy Hutchens discuss the essence of deer camp, exploring the camaraderie, traditions, and experiences that make hunting enjoyable. They delve into the differences between outfitted hunts and traditional deer camps, emphasizing the importance of fun and connection over the pursuit of big bucks. The conversation highlights the need to bring back the joy of hunting and the significance of shared experiences in creating l...
2025-04-021h 23
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastIntroducing ROAM: Real Opportunistic Adventure MindsetThe Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 344 - Introducing ROAM: Real Opportunistic Adventure MindsetIn this podcast episode, four of the five hosts introduce their collaborative project 'ROAM’ and talk about its origins. The group consists of Nate Roosevelt, Adam Miller, Jake Berguis, and Joe Davis. They discuss their motivation for coming together on this project, emphasizing their shared interests and varied hunting experiences. They highlight the importance of filming and document their adventures, touching on the challenges and learning curves involved. The acronym ROAM stands for Real Opportunistic Adventure Mindset, symbolizing their approach. The te...
2025-03-261h 12
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastTurkey Hunting Gold: Jeff Budz on Slams, Mentors, and Winning StrategiesThe Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 342 - Turkey Hunting Gold: Jeff Budz on Slams, Mentors, and Winning StrategiesSummaryIn this episode of the Bow Hunter Chronicles podcast, host Adam Miller speaks with turkey hunting expert Jeff Budz about his extensive experience in the field. They discuss the journey of becoming a turkey hunter, the different types of turkey hunting slams, and the ethics surrounding the sport. Jeff shares insights on finding a mentor, the importance of patience and observation, and effective calling strategies. The conversation also touches on the significance of...
2025-03-121h 23
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastDeer Hunting vs Turkey Hunting - Techniques and Traditions - Parker McDonaldThe Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 341 - Deer Hunting vs Turkey Hunting - Techniques and Traditions - Parker McDonaldIn this episode, Adam Miller and Parker McDonald dive into the transition from whitetail to turkey hunting, exploring the differences in strategy, seasonal behavior, and the unique challenges of each. They discuss the impact of weather on deer movement, the value of post-season scouting, and the role of trail cameras in shaping modern hunting practices. The conversation also touches on the cultural contrast between hunting in the North and South, the emotional and spiritual connection...
2025-03-052h 02
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastThe Buck of a Lifetime: Chaos and Camaraderie - Cory Godar and Lane HousnerThe Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 340 - The Buck of a Lifetime: Chaos and Camaraderie - Cory Godar and Lane HousnerIn this conversation, Adam Miller hosts Cory Godar and Lane Housner as they discuss their recent hunting adventures in Nebraska. The discussion covers their friendship, the planning and execution of their hunt, the challenges they faced, and the joy of the experience, culminating in a memorable doe kill. The conversation emphasizes the importance of camaraderie, the thrill of the hunt, and the life lessons learned through outdoor adventures. The hunters reflect on their...
2025-02-261h 42
Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast2025 ATA RecapThe Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 334 - 2025 ATA RecapOn this podcast Adam and John sit down with Nate Rozeveldt to recount their recent trip to the Archery Trade Association Show in Indianapolis.Archery Show Highlights Nate, Adam, and John reflected on their experiences at a recent archery show, noting its smaller size and fewer major brands. They explored bows like the Bowtech Prime, Darton, and Expedition, while also analyzing bow mechanics, such as limb cups and cam systems, for improved performance and precision.
2025-01-151h 49
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastScouting Secrets and Snow Tracking: Unlocking Late Season Deer Hunting - Johnny StewartThe Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 330 - Scouting Secrets and Snow Tracking: Unlocking Late Season Deer Hunting - Johnny StewartEarly Season Challenges: John’s hunting season began with extensive scouting in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, targeting mast crop areas and clear cuts. Despite his efforts, these spots underperformed, leading him to shift his focus to Ohio, where he had success with two bucks.Adapting Hunting Strategies: Both Adam and John emphasized the importance of in-season scouting and adapting to changing deer behavior. John highlighted the need to balance hunting with scouting, wh...
2024-12-181h 26
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastLate Season Bow Maintenance Tips Every Hunter Should KnowThe Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 328 - Late Season Bow Maintenance Tips Every Hunter Should Know
John’s Return to Bowhunting: After a two-year hiatus due to house renovations, John returned to bowhunting and faced several challenges, including competing with other hunters for spots and equipment mishaps like dropping his bow rope. Despite this, he successfully set up his tree stand and rekindled his passion for hunting.
Late Season Hunting Insights: Adam and John shared strategies for late-season hunting, focusing on scouting deer tracks and feeding patterns in snowy conditions. They discussed the impacts of gu...
2024-12-041h 18
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastUnlocking the Mystery of The Red Moon - Adam Hays - Team 200The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 313 - Unlocking the Mystery of The Red Moon - Adam Hays - Team 200On this episode of the Bowhunter Chronicles podcast Adam sits down to talk with owner of the Red Moon Guide and creator of the Team 200 outdoor program Adam Hays to discuss how animals not just whitetail deer act when the moon is in different positions in concert with the earth. - Introduction to hunting - Early hunting styles - The hunt for trophy bucks - Intro...
2024-07-241h 14
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastDiscussing The Future of Deer Hunting in Michigan - Adam Lewis - Deer IQThe Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 310 - Discussing Michigans Natural Resource Commission Reccomendations - Adam Lewis - Deer IQ On this episode of the Bowhunter Chronicles podcast Adam collaborates with Adam Lewis and the Deer IQ Podcast to discuss the Michigan NRC recommendations for the upcoming deer season and approach them from two different view points. Topics discussed include? - baiting - doe only youth seasons - muzzleloader season - expansion of the Hunter Access Program - Anter point restrictions - One buck vs e...
2024-07-031h 04
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastUp Close and Personal - Kansas Success - Adam Miller and Tom TaylorThe Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 278 - Up Close and Personal - Kansas Success - Adam Miller and Tom TaylorOn this weeks podcast Adam talks with good friend Tom Taylor and they discuss their recent trips to Kansas and how they were able to be successful in a short amount of time.Topics discussed - Planning and Preparation - E Scouting and boots on the ground - Overall Cost - Expectations vs reality - Terrain Features and Overall...
2023-11-222h 17
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastTurkey Troubles and Total Archery Challenge PrepThe Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 255 - Turkey Troubles and Total Archery Challenge PrepOn this weeks podcast Adam and John and sit down and discuss how their turkey seasons are going and Adam shares a story as he once again solidifies his spot as the world’s worst bowhunter, but at the same time not being a bad turkey hunter. We discuss where we are at with Total Archery Challenge Planning as well as whats been keeping John away. Topics discussed
What has John been up to
How his turkey season has been
Run...
2023-05-241h 31
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastEverything Broadheads - John Lusk - Lusk Archery AdventuresThe Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 243 - The Best Broadhead for the Job - John Lusk - Lusk Archery AdventuresThis week on the podcast Adam sits down to talk with John Lusk of Lusk Archery Adventures and the Lusk Archery Adventures YouTube Channel. John has hunted dozens of species all over the world and has found a niche on Youtube testing broadheads. John has an engineering background and conducts his tests in a repeatable and quantifiable manner, meaning that, as best as possible the results can be measured in an apples to apples manner. Topics discussed
2023-03-011h 29
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastEnsuring Tomorrow’s Hunt Today - John Stallone - Howl for WildlifeThe Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 190 - Ensuring Tomorrow’s Hunt Today - John Stallone - Howl for WildlifeThis week Adam sits down to talk with cofounder of the Howl For Wildlife organization to discuss what HOWL is all about. John has been in the outdoor industry for well over a decade and is fighting hard to help us keep the hunting traditions that we hold dear alive through the HOWL organization.Topics Covered:What is HowlWhat are the motivesHunter in...
2022-03-021h 15
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastColorado First Rifle Elk Camp - Rifle vs Archery Elk Hunting The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 176 - Colorado First Rifle Elk Camp This week Adam, John and Frank sit down to talk about the Spike camp Adam just got back from for Colorado’s first elk season and discuss the goings on as well as Franks recent archery elk trip to Colorado. Topics Covered: What is provided at a spike camp Rifle elk hunting vs Archery elk hunting The trip day by day Hunting Camp Experiences Which trip would you do if you could only do one Save 10% at Trophyline.com with code BCTL10. https://www.spartanforge.ai - save 25% with code...
2021-10-272h 24
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastBasemap Feature Updates - Ed Gramza The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 169- Basemap Feature Updates - Ed Gramza This week Adam and John sit down to talk with Ed Gramza from Basemap to talk about the upcoming seasons as well as the new features and options available from Basemap. Basemap is the best bang for your buck for mapping apps and the added features Basemap continue to add only adds to the value. Save 10% at Trophyline.com with code BCTL10. https://www.spartanforge.ai - save 25% with code bowhunter https://www.tactacam.com app.basemap.com save 20% with code chronicles If you like what we...
2021-09-011h 27
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastKeys to Out of State Success - Todd Mead The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 168- Keys to Out of State Success - Todd Mead This week Adam and John sit down to talk with Todd Mead on his strategies for success on out of state hunts. Todd is a very accomplished hunter, having hunted in nearly all of the states in the midwest and harvesting a buck in each of the last 20+ seasons. Todd is also a professional archer competing on the IBO circuit where he has won national titles in the amateur division as well as placing 6th overall in the senior pro division this season. In a...
2021-08-251h 36
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastWhy Using Minerals Benefits the Entire Deer Herd - Harry Howland - Maniac Outdoors The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 167 - Why Using Minerals Benefits the Entire Deer Herd - Harry Howland - Maniac Outdoors This week Adam and John sit down to talk with Harry Howland of Maniac Outdoors to talk about how using minerals is more than just for building big racks and why it benefits the entire herd. Harry collaborated with his local university to compile a formula of mineral the proper ratio of minerals need for optimal herd health. They even added humic acid to the mix to try to combat the spread of CWD. You can check out the p...
2021-08-181h 09
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastTargeting Mature Public Land Bucks - Jake Bush he Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 165 - Jake Bush - Targeting Mature Public Land Bucks This week Adam and John sit down to talk with Jake Bush about his aproach to targeting mature whitetails. Jake is a whitetail fanatic who uprooted his entire life to chase big bucks in the state of Ohio. Jake puts in literally hundreds of miles of bootas on the ground scouting and runnng trail cameras to put himself in a position to capitilize on the highest caliber of deer he can find. They discuss how to maximize your time in the woods by putting in t...
2021-08-041h 21
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastPatreon Questions and Season Outlook The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 164 - Patreon Questions and Season Outlook This week Adam and John sit down to go over changes that they have made to their current setups, hunts for the year and dive into a few Patreon questions. They discuss safely ascending and decending a tree, back up bows, what sets the super succesful hunters apart from average joes as well as what is realy important at the end of the day. Save 10% at Trophyline.com with code BCTL10. https://www.spartanforge.ai - save 25% with code bowhunter https://www.tactacam.com app.basemap.com save 20% w...
2021-07-281h 45
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastDane Waldman - Dryad Saddles - Is This Thing For Real? The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 162 - Dane Waldman - Dryad Saddles - Is This Thing For Real? - This week Adam and John sit down and talk with Dane Waldman creator of Dryad Saddles. The Dryad saddle is not just another cookie cutter saddle saddle company who decided that they could sew and wanted to make a buck off of the booming saddle market, Dryad decided to think outside the diaper so to speak. Some might say thay Dryad has gone to far and made a product that is so outside the box, that it can’t work, that it...
2021-07-141h 45
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastTargeting Mature Whitetail in the Big Woods - Dieter Kochan - Whitetail Addictions The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 161 - Targeting Mature Whitetail in the Big Woods - Dieter Kochan - Whitetail Addictions - This week John Is back and he and Adam sit down to talk with Dieter Kochan about hunting mature bucks in the big woods of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Dieter hunts large parcels public land across the many different landscapes the Upper Peninsula has to offer. Dieter is using a strategy involving mock scapes, mineral sites and trail cameras to locate, pattern and kill large mature whitetails. We talk about winters, wolves, hockey and taxidermy on this episode. You ca...
2021-07-071h 33
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastTotal Archery Challenge 2021 The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 159 - Total Archery Challenge 2021 - This week Adam, John and Frank sit down and recount their experiences at the 2021 Total Archery Chalenge at Boyne Mountain. This was our 5th out of 6 years and the event has progressed quite a bit in that time. This year we shot 4 out of the 5 courses and had a great time. The Nock On course proved to be the most physically demanding and had the most technical shots with lng shots and steep angles, John Duduley was at te event and out on the course shooting with everyone and...
2021-06-231h 42
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastThe Nationwide Buck Pole -Bowhunting League - Ben Harrison and Daniel PorterThe Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 158: The Nationwide Buck Pole -Bowhunting League - Ben Harrison and Daniel Porter This week Adam and John are talking with Bowhunting League founder Ben Harrision and Marketing Director Daniel Porter on what wxactly is the Bowhunting League. It happens to be a bowhunting contest geared to keep guys shoting their bows all year long with there one shot challenges as well as putting together 3 man teams hunting their respective states wiht a gross antler score for 1 buck per teammate. Hunt multiple states? The king of tines allow you to add up to 5 bucks across...
2021-06-161h 31
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastAvoiding Pressure and Finding More Elk - Mark Livesay - Treeline PursuitsThe Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 157: Avoiding Pressure and Finding Elk - Mark Livesay - Treeline Pursuits. This week John and Adam talk with Mark Livesay from Trereline Pursuits and Treeline Academy about thinks to think about when preparing for your first elk hunt or for an elk hunt as a beginner. Mark has some of the best information available on E-Scouting for elk and getting away from and utilizing pressure to become a more succesful elk hunter. Its said that the average OTC elk hunters success rate with archery equipment, the information that Mark provides is tailored specifically to...
2021-06-092h 23
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastHunting the Hard Way - Jason Redd - Timber Ninja OutdoorsThe Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 155: Hunting the Hard Way - Jason Redd - Timber Ninja Outdoors. This week Adam and John talk with good friend Jason Redd of Tomber Ninja Outdors about the not so fun parts of hunting. We talk about realistic expectations, what hunting means to us and we even het John to say its OK to hunt with a rifle, kind of. We talk about our personal different hunting styles and why we chose to hunt the way we do and we also talk about why it is easier to older age class bucks in the...
2021-05-261h 33
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastTaming Target Panic - Joel Turner - Shot IQThe Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 153: Taming Target Panic - Joel Turner - Shot IQ. This week Adam and John have the opportunity to sit down and talk with shooting coach and founder od ShotIQ Joel Turner. Joel is an archery, pistol and sniper instructor as well as law enforcement officer. Joel teaches mental techniques to perform a controlled shot each and every time using a mantra of sorts to break up and reset for each portion of the shot. Joels techniques blueprint the shot process and prevent the shoot from going on autopilot and practicing their own failures, instead...
2021-05-191h 25
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastFalcons and Flintlocks - Billy Phillips - Hang and Hunt Podcast The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 152: Falcons and Flintlocks - Billy Phillips - Hang and Hunt Podcast This week Adam and John get on the phone with one of their good friends Billy Phillips. Billy is a cohost of The Hang and Hiunt Podcast, a staple on the Hunt Urban Youtube channel, a falconer, a practictioner of Brazilian Ju Jitsu and hell of a nice guy. This week we talk about Billy’s introduction on the world of falconry that started with a book and a call to the DNR at age 12 or 13. We also go through the steps that it ta...
2021-05-052h 46
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastSo You Want to Start a Hunting Show - Redneck Rising - Chad Draper - JT Bouchard The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 150: So You Want to Start a Hunting Show - Redneck Rising - Chad Draper - JT Bouchard This week Adam and John sit down with Chad Draper and JT Bouchard and talk about what it takes to create a webshow, the differences between Network TV, Streaming services and YouTube, and what it takes to create a show in each. The amount a views a show gets on Youtube may be very decieving vs the amount of streams through a streaming service and we are certain you will be surprised. You can check out Redneck Ri...
2021-04-281h 44
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastOne Sticking, Climbing Sticks and 3D Printing with Austin Kantola - Genesis 3D Printing The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 150: One Sticking, Climbing Sticks and 3D Printing with Austin Kantola - Genesis 3D Printing This week Adam and John sit down with Austin Kantola Owner of Genesis 3D Printing to talk climbing stick, one sticking and 3D printing. Austin started Genesis 3D after getting a 3D printer his senior year in college and wanted to make some mobile hunting products for person use after a public land out of state hunt in Missouri. He ended up asking the internet and Facebook for some critiques on the product and from there the demand went crazy. Now...
2021-04-211h 26
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastTurkey Calling and Tactics with TJ Jordan - Dirt Nap Game Calls The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 148: Turkey Calling and Tactics with TJ Jordan - Dirt Nap Game Calls This week Adam and John talk with TJ Jordan, champion turkey caller and owner of Dirt Nap Game Calls. We talk with TJ on what you need to know starting out turkey hunting, the importance or lack thereof of calling skills. How close can you setup and many other tangents related to the succesfully harvesting turkeys all across the country. http://www.dirtnapcalls.com/links/ Signup to win a Bowtech Carbon Zion - https://linktr.ee/Bowhunterchronicles Save 10% at Trophyline.com with code BCTL...
2021-04-071h 39
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastTethrd One Sticks and Turkey Hunting with Traditional Archery GearThe Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 147: Tethrd One Sticks and Turkey Hunting with Traditional Archery Gear This week Adam and John sit down to talk about the upcoming turkey season, Adam’s hair brained plan to chase turkeys with a long bow and finally the fellas talk about their experiences with Tethrds new One Sticks. Signup to win a Bowtech Carbon Zion - https://linktr.ee/Bowhunterchronicles Save 10% at Trophyline.com with code BCTL10. https://www.spartanforge.ai - save 25% with code bowhunter https://www.tactacam.com www.readywise.com app.basemap.com save 20% with code chronicles If you like what...
2021-03-311h 46
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastDIY Fishing in the Florida Keys - BS Session with John BoersemaThe Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 146: DIY Fishing in the Florida Keys - BS Session This week Adam and John sit down to talk about Johns recent trip down to the Florida Keys and all of the preparation and planning that went into the trip. John outlines al of the things that went right and wrong on the trip, how and what he researched and what lead to his success. Signup to win a Bowtech Carbon Zion - https://linktr.ee/Bowhunterchronicles Save 10% at Trophyline.com with code BCTL10. https://www.spartanforge.ai - save 25% with code bowhunter https://www.tactacam.com w...
2021-03-241h 11
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastHeavy Arrows For Everyone - Jason Wojciechowicz - Tuffhead BroadheadsThe Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 145: Heavy Arrows For Everyone - Jason Wojciechowicz - Tuffhead Broadheads This week Adam and John sit down and talk with the owner of Tuffhead Broadheads Jason Wojciechowicz. We talk about the handmade nature of the Tuffhead classic broadhead, why they are so strong, broahead materials as well as sharpening methods and tips. We also talk about the Ashby theory and get Jasons take on why the heavy arrow is recommended in both compound and traditional settings, why tuffheads are so heavy and the benefits of the 3 to 1 shape. You can check out Tuffhead Broadheads at http...
2021-03-171h 19
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastSaddle Hunting Comfort - Chadrick Rice - Cruzr SaddlesThe Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 144: Saddle Hunting Comfort - Chadrick Rice - Cruzr Saddles This week Adam and John sit down and talk with the creatoe of Cruzr Saddles, Chadrick Rice. We talk bout his journey from a rock climbing accident to sewing his first saddle and the company built around his first saddle. We go through the different types of saddles and what goes into starting a saddle company in a booming market. You can check them out at https://www.cruzrsaddles.com Signup to win a Bowtech Carbon Zion - https://linktr.ee/Bowhunterchronicles Save 10% at Trophyline.com with code...
2021-03-101h 06
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastSelf Filming Basics - Garrett Prahl - The DIY SportsmanThe Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 141: Self Filming Basics - Garrett Prahl - The DIY Sportsman This week Adam and John talk with Garret Prahl, The DIY Sportsman, about self filming from the beginning. What are the necessities, things that shouldn’t be overlooked, editing, audio, burnout and styles. Garrett has been self filming and making videos for the last 15 years and has tried many different pieces of equipment along the way, and lets the new guy know where to focus their resorces to flatten the learning curve. Signup to win a Bowtech Carbon Zion - https://linktr.ee/Bowhunterchronicles Save 10% at Trop...
2021-02-171h 28
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastPublic Land Strategies - Jason Campbell - From Bed to DeadBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 139: Public Land Strategies - Jason Campbell - From Bed to Dead This week Adam and John sit down and talk with Jason Campbell founder of From Bed to Dead. Jason is a very high level bow hunter that hunts public land in Michigan with incredible success. Year after year Jason continues to fill tags with incredible bucks in a state where people think they don’t exist. Jason talks strategies for locating and hunting new properties, woodsmanship basic and even a bit of industry drama. Save 10% at https://www.trophyline.com with code BCTL10. https://www.spartan...
2021-02-032h 23
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastTrophyline Product Launch - Wingman Top Stick Platform and Double Step SticksBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 138: Trophyline Product Launch - Wingman Top Stick Platform and Double Step Sticks This week Adam and John sit down and talk with Shawn Ferguson of Trophyline about there yet to be released Wingman Platform, Double Step Sticks as well as their 8mm ropes. Trophyline has been listening to the masses and is doing there best to put out products and make changes to exisiting products that the consumer wants and these latest oferings are no exception. Great ideas, executed properly. Looking forward to getting these in my hands. Save 10% at https://www.trophyline.com with co...
2021-01-271h 07
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastDeer Movement, Doe Bedding and Debauchery - Taylor Chamberlain - Hunt UrbanBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 137: Deer Movement, Doe Bedding and Debauchery - Taylor Chamberlain - Hunt Urban This week Adam and John sit down and talk with good friend Taylor Chamberlain about how his incredible amount of time in the woods, 200 - 250 days a year, has helped him pattern deer when hunting outside of the urban environment. We talk deer movement, hunting doe bedding and also plenty of gear talk. you can find Taylor on Instagram as the Urban Bowman and on Youtube filming with Hunt Urban as well as Tethrd. The book we talk about is mapping trophy bucks - https...
2021-01-202h 40
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastDan Infalt -Sticks, Stands and Public Land - Hunting Beast TreestandBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 136: Dan Infalt - Public Land Hunting - Hunting Beast Treestand This week Adam and John sit down and talk once more with the big buck serial killer, the huntiing beast Dan Infalt. They talk with Dan about his scouting workshops, the way the workshops, Youtube and onlone mappng has affected public land hunting. We also talk about what terrian tytes challenge Dan. We also talk about the features of the new stand and the process in bringing it to market. You can check out the stand at beast-gear-hang-on-treestand and you can check out Dan’s forum here htt...
2021-01-131h 25
Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast2021 Goals and GearBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 135: 2021 Goals and Gear This week Adam and John go over the gear the loved and hated over the past year and talk about podcast plans and hunting goals and changes for next years whitetail season. Save 10% at Trophyline.com with code BCTL10. https://www.spartanforge.ai - save 25% with code bowhunter https://www.tactacam.com www.readywise.com app.basemap.com save 20% with code chronicles If you like what we are doing and want to see more, please consider checking out our Patreon account. Any funds generated through our Patreon account are funneled right back...
2021-01-061h 45
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastBadlands Packs - Tim Endsley - Badlands Film FestivalBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 134: Tim Endsley - Badlands Film Festival - Badlands Packs. This week Adam and John sit down with Tim Endsley emcee for The Badlands Film Festival, Badlands staff member and digital marketing and content creator for brands like Basemap, Rambo bikes, Badlands among others. Tim talks us through his beginnings in the hunting industry after completing his Rodeo career. We talk about the hunting industry, media production and The Badlands film festival. We talk about how it started, what the goal is and what it takes to be a part of the festival. The festival is generally a pa...
2020-12-302h 27
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastTrophyline Tree Saddles - New Products and ProjectionsBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 133: Trophyline Tree Saddles - New Products and Projections with Shawn Ferguson and Nick Betts. This week John and Adam talk on a zoom call with Trophyline Tree Saddles to talk about the past year and their new launch of the Covert Lite saddle and their partnership with the newly launched Novix Treestand company amking their new Mission platform and the their mini sticks as well as their C.A.Y.S pack, their saddle hunting sweatshirts and a couple new products coming down the line. We also talk a bit about the process and where the s...
2020-12-231h 58
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastHunting Through Time - Warren WomackBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 132: Hunting Through Time - Warren Womack John, Adam and Frank get to talk with a living hunting legend Warren Womack. Warren has been hunting for over 50 season meticulously keeping records of his deer hunts. Having logged over eight thousand document hours on stand and killing nearly four hundred deer Warren is a wealth of deer hunting knowledge and he was gracoius enough to share some of that knowledge with us. www.spartanforge.ai https://www.tactacam.com www.readywise.com app.basemap.com save 20% with code chronicles If you like what we are doing and w...
2020-12-161h 20
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastCapitalizing on Hot Sign - 4 Bucks in 2020 - Brandon Eagan.Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 131: Capitalizing on Hot Sign - Brandon Eagan. This week Adam and John talk with public land hunter Brandon Eagan about how he is consistiently successful hunting the highly pressured state of Michigan and hoe he reads sign to put himself in the best area to find a killable buck. We talk times of year, tactics across different states and what days he like to be in the woods. www.spartanforge.ai https://www.tactacam.com www.readywise.com app.basemap.com save 20% with code chronicles If you like what we are doing and want to se...
2020-12-091h 56
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastLate Season and Salt Marsh Strategies with Greg LitzingerBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 130: Late Season and Salt Marsh Strategies with Greg Litzinger. This week Adam and John pseak once again to our friend Greg Litzinger. Greg has harvested two great bucks and a doe so far this year, and that begs the question what keeps him grinding so hard? We discuss the his best season ever which the answer might be surprising to some as well as Gregs approach to hunting the late season, using trail cameras and tactics for hunting marshes like the salt marshes that he hunts. Bowhunting Fiend Youtube Spartan Forge - Machine Learning for deer hunti...
2020-12-021h 38
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastFrom Whitetail Mecca to Michigan - Dan Johnson - Nine Finger ChroniclesBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 129: From Whitetail Mecca to Michigan - Dan Johnson - Nine Finger Chronicles. Adam and John are joined this week by Dan Johnson founder of The Sportsmen’s Nation Podcast Network and host of the Nine Finger Chronicles Podcast. Dan has been a frequent guest on the Wired to Hunt podcast based out of Michigan, so it was only a matter of time before Dan was to make the unlikely trip from the whitetail holy land of Iowa to the oft looked down upon state of Michigan. We discuss the Dan’s hunting upbringing and background, the huntin...
2020-11-251h 08
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastCatching Up On the Season - Adrian Wilson Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 128: Catching Up On the Season - This week Adam and John talk with good friend Adrian Wilson about someo of his hunts up to this date this year. Adrian had a hard pill to swallow with shooting a buck in the August velvet hunt but not being able to recover it for 3 days, then on to a memorable bear hunt in North Carolina with former guest Jason Redd of Timber Ninja Outdoors and then filling his final Tenessee tag this past week. www.spartanforge.ai https://www.tactacam.com www.readywise.com app.basemap.com save 20...
2020-11-182h 35
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastLumenok - The Original Lighted Nock with Bill ReichBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 125: Lumenok - The Original Lighted Nock This week Adam and John discuss bowhunting out of ground blinds, the trials and tribulations of learning to film your hunts with new equipment as well as the history and ins and outs of lighted nocks with Lumenok Staff coordinator Bill Reich. https://www.tactacam.com https://www.spartanforge.ai www.readywise.com app.basemap.com save 20% with code chronicles If you like what we are doing and want to see more, pl...
2020-11-041h 37
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastThree Weeks in Montana - Antelope, Elk and Mule Deer Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 123: This week Adam Interviews John and his buddy Eddie Bullock as they recount Johns trip to Montana chasing Antelope, Elk and Mule deer. Lots of laughs, arrows loosed and highs and lows on this trip. Its a long one so grab a beer or 6 and strap in for the most words you have ver heard John speak. https://www.tactacam.com www.readywise.com app.basemap.com save 20% with code chronicles If you like what we are doing and want to see more, please consider checking out our Patreon account. Any funds generated through...
2020-10-212h 53
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastElk 2020 - The Final CountdownBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 121: This week Adam and John discuss the chaos that has been the final days of preparation for their respective 2020 Elk hunts. They will both be hunting OTC units John in Montana on a General tag and Adam and OTC Colorado Archery Elk tag. They discuss last minute preparations, expectations and aspirations for the hunt as well as the upcoming seasons as well as the podcast. https://www.tactacam.com app.basemap.com save 20% with code chronicles https://www.youtube.com/c/BowhunterChroniclesPodcast If you like what we are doing and want to see...
2020-09-101h 36
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastElk Calling Strategies for Beginners - Dirk Durham - The BuglerBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 120: This week Adam, John and Frank chat with The Bugler - Dirk Durham. Dirk is a world class elk caller who happens to be a former world champion. Dirk talks with us about elk hunting 101, how to locate elk, how to setup, and where to begin with calling. Dirk is a great guy with a great sense of humor and we really had a great time with this one. Dirk works at Phelps game calls so if you call to put in an order you may just just get to talk with him, if not check out...
2020-09-021h 31
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastJason Redd - Timber Ninja Outdoors -Carbon Fiber and the Hunting IndustryBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 116: Jason Redd - Timber Ninja Outdoors -Carbon Fiber and the Hunting Industry This week John and Adam talk with Jason Redd of Timber Ninja Outdoors about their new C1 carbon fiber climbing sticks and other products they are bringing to market as well as the rigorous testing they put these sticks through to ensure the safety of their product. Jason has a background in professional cycling, rock climbing as well as safety so his his insight on the safety and integrity of products and manufacturing is unparalleled and he has some great insight in what we can d...
2020-08-051h 48
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastAlex Chopp - An Evolution in Hunting Education - The Vitals LiveBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 115: Alex Chopp - An Evolution in Hunting Education - The Vitals Live This week John and Adam use the new hunting education platform The Vitals Live to host a podcast with the creator Alex Chopp and one of the resident experts John Eberhart. We are able to showcase the ins and outs of the platform in real time by recording the podcast in this format. We discuss how the platform came about and the goals for the progression of the system and how the information will be catalogued, but unlike a normal podcast format we were able...
2020-07-291h 41
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastAdult Onset Hunting - Adrian Wilson - Big A SportsBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 114: Adrian Wilson - Big A Sports This week John and Adam talk with our good friend Adrian Wilson. Adrian is probably one of the easiest guy that I ave ever met to talk to. Adrian is a definite people person you can definitely sit and talk to like you’ve known forever. You can see Adrian from time to time in videos with The Hunting Public and Catman Outdoors. This podcast we talk about how he came up as an adult onset hunter and how his thirst for knowledge led him into the path of the fellas a...
2020-07-221h 31
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastBowfishing 101- Garrett Benner - The Modern AssassinBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 113: Bowfishing 101- Garrett Benner - The Modern Assassin This week John and Adam talk with Garrett Benner, The Modern Assassin, about all things bow fishing. We talk about what it takes to start, overcoming hurdles, setting up a boat, different types of light, when to use them and how to power them. We talk about locating fishing, targeting and hunting different species of fish. Garrett is a great dude and a straight up killer, check out his website https://www.themodernassassins.com , he also hosts the Kills It Podcast as well as has an incredible Youtube page you...
2020-07-151h 45
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastElk Planning 2020 - Expectations and RealityBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 112: Elk Planning 2020 - Expectations and Reality This week Adam, John, Frank and Ernie sit down and discuss where they are with their elk planing for their respective trips out west. John to Montana and the rest of the crew will be headed to Colorado. The fellas talk a little about gear, fitness and expectation. https://www.tactacam.com www.readywise.com with code BaseMap20 app.basemap.com save 20% with code chronicles www.tiogarise.com Gearak: Save 25% with Code CHRONICLES Bowhunter Box Club: Use code CHRONICLES to save 10% Cervici...
2020-07-081h 49
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastSeven Strategies for Taking Nocturnal Bucks - John EberhartBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 111: Seven Strategies for Taking Nocturnal Bucks - John Eberhart This week Adam and John talk with well known whitetail hunter John Eberhart. John is an extremely accomplished whitetail hunter with dozens of bucks entered into the record books over the past 40 years. John comes on the show to discuss some of the strategies he has implemented over his hunting career to harvest some of his biggest bucks in some of the most pressure hunting grounds in the country. We talk security cover, time on stand, entrance and exit, destination locations and when to hunt them asd of co...
2020-06-241h 38
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastTim Bunao - Living Your DreamsBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 110: Tim Bunao - Living Your Dreams This week Adam and John talk with Tin Bunao. Tim is an East Coast guy who has recently packed up and headed west to Montana seeking outdoor adventures. Tim is a great guy who has done what many of us dream of, packing all of your belongings and heading west. Tim hunts elk, whitetail as well as antelope and everyday is an adventure. Tim and his roommate John set a goal this year to collect 100 sheds, a lifetimes worth for guys like us in Michigan. Not only did they reach it the...
2020-06-191h 29
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastBeast Mode Archery Challenge - Brian AustinBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 109: Beast Mode Archery Challenge - Brian Austin This week Adam and John sit down to talk with Brian Austin about being a hunter athlete and training for your hunt whether its a sheep hunt in Alaska, an elk hunt in Colorado or whitetail in Wisconsin. We go through some of the exercises and tools and the thought process of the training as well as the talking about he upcoming events Brian has put together through The Beast Mode Archery Challenge Events. https://www.beastmodearcherychallenge.com https://www.tactacam.com www.readywise.com with code BaseMap20 app...
2020-06-101h 46
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastThe Whitetail Distraction Podcast - Charles Headland and Autin SchweitzerBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 107: The Whitetail Distraction Podcast This week John and Adam do a podcast collaboration with Charles Headland and Austin Schweitzer of The Whitetail Distraction Podcast. We talk bows, fletching arrows, saddles and even a little fishing not to mention a bunch more turkey talk. Defineity check them out wherever podcasts are found. www.tactacam.com www.readywise.com with code BaseMap20 app.basemap.com save 20% with code chronicles www.tiogarise.com Gearak: Save 25% with Code CHRONICLES Bowhunter Box Club: Use code CHRONICLES to save 10% Cervicide: 10% off with code Chr...
2020-05-212h 38
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastTactacam - Rudy Nunez - An Action Camera Designed for HuntersBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 105: Tactacam - Rudy Nunez This week Adam and John talk with Rudy Nunez of Tactacam. Rudy is an adult onset hunter that became a bowhunter by a very unique set of circumstances. We talk about Rudy’s journey into hunting, into the hunting industry and ultimately with Tacatacam. We talk about the aspects of filming and telling a story as well as talk about the features and functions of the different Tactacams as well as their new Film Through Scope attachment that will allow you rifle hunters to record your shots on long range animals. ...
2020-05-071h 27
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastBecoming a More Efficient Hunter - Andy MayBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 103: Becoming a More Efficient Hunter - Andy May This week Adam and John talk with Andy May. Andy has been referred to as the most efficient bowhunter of todays era. Andy is an extremely successful, extremely humble bowhunter with no agenda, nothing to sell nothing to rep. An archer first Andy took his love of archery and transitioned it in an extremely successful bowhunting career. We talk with Andy of his techniques and tactics that have allowed him to increase his hunting efficiency. We then also talk about his passion for archery, and take...
2020-04-222h 05
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastBowhunter Chronicles Podcast: The Whitetail Experience - Byron HortonBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 102: The Whitetail Experience - Byron Horton This week Adam and John talk with Byron Horton of The Whitetail Experience. we talk with Byron on his journey through hunting, filming, producing and content creation. We talk about tactics and doing things the hard way and why that makes success that much sweeter. You can check out Byron and The Whitetail Experience here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNAKs2WX4yMQGYn5ot4niqA www.readywise.com with code BaseMap20 app.basemap.com save 20% with code chronicles www.tiogarise...
2020-04-151h 50
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastThe Covid Chronicles - Turkey Plans and BS Session with Uncle FrankBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 101: The Covid Chronicles - Turkey Plans and BS Session with Uncle Frank This week Adam, Frank are joined by John via phone do to the social distancing requirements of the Corona Virus Pandemic. We go through our experiences over the last 100 episodes, we talk through how the pandemic looks to change our plans for turkey season and how its affecting different parts of the country. www.readywise.com save 20% with code BaseMap20 app.basemap.com save 20% with code chronicles www.tiogarise.com Gearak: Save 25% with Code CHRONICLES
2020-04-081h 15
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastBackcountry Nutrition - Matt Tezak - Readywise Adventure MealsBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 100: Backcountry Nutrition - Matt Tezak - Readywise Adventure Meals This week Adam, John and Frank talk with Matt Tezak with Readywise Adventure Meals. Matt is a school trained chef who has been in the food industry for over 20 years and now works with Readywise food developing recipes among other things with the company. Matt has a ton of great information as far as all things backcountry hunts, nutrition, taste as well as a few recipes for backcountry meals as well as some wild turkey preparations. Matt has also provided us with a 25...
2020-04-011h 53
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastTarget Archey for Beginners - Travis JohnsonBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 99: Target Archey for Beginners - Travis Johnson This week Adam and John sit down at the Muskegon Bowmens Club with Travis Johnson. Travis is a archery coach and tournament archer who just so happens to be local to us and we caught up with him a few weeks back to discuss target archery for guys that may not have grown up around it. We talk through the different types of archery, shot process and recovering from a bad shot as well as bow setups and the ever present which stabilizer question. You may also...
2020-03-252h 01
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastBecoming a Better Turkey Hunter - Jordan Barnes - Close Proximity TVBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 98: Becoming a Better Turkey Hunter - Jordan Barnes - Close Proximity TV This week Adam and John talk with Jordan Barnes on all things turkey hunting. We talk calling, strategies, decoys, filming and everything in between, Jordan’s turkey hunting journey has brought him to a place that he now hunts turkeys with a bow, while self filming without a blind and has been incredibly successful in doing it. Everyone can definitely take something away from this podcast. You can follow along with Jordan and watch some of his amazing hunts and get some of the ne...
2020-03-182h 48
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastTethrd Phantom, Saddle Safety and Saddlepalooza - Ernie Power, John Eberhart and Tim Clarke Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 97: Tethrd Phantom, Saddle Safety and Saddlepalooza - Ernie Power, John Eberhart and Tim Clarke This week Adam and John sit down with one of the founders of Tethrd on his background in hunting, saddles and product development. We talk about the process of creating a safety standard for saddles and the road ahead for the regulation of saddle companies. We get some saddle hunting insight from the godfather of saddle hunting John Eberhart as well and some talk of the saddle hunting get together they call saddlepaloza. We also get a feel for the...
2020-03-111h 08
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastTalking Turkey - Times Up Outdoors - Detroit FireBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 96: This week Adam and John sit down with the fellas from Times Up Outdoors in their booth at the Outdoorama Outdoors show in Novi Michigan. Times Up Outdoors is composed of Detroit Fireman who risk their lives everyday while they are working and in their spare time focus their energy producing an Outdoors show along with a podcast for The Carbon TV Network. These are some really great guys and we had a great time recording with them talking about the upcoming turkey season, turkey tactics and their youth hunt giveaway. Definitely go check t...
2020-03-041h 17
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastOff the X - BaseMap Hunting and Fishing - Ed GramzaBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 95:Off the X - BaseMap Hunting and Fishing - Ed Gramza This week Adam and John talk sit down with good friend and BaseMap Ambassador Amber Casey as well as BaseMap Marketing Manager Ed Gramza to discuss the BaseMap Hunting and Fishing GPS Mapping App. Ed takes us through how he uses BaseMap and the features not found on any mapping application to date. Amber talks about how she and her husband used it throughout the past season and the benefits they found over other mapping softwares. We give our take on the app a...
2020-02-261h 27
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastTraditional Archery 101 - Steve Angell - Traditional Outdoors PodcastBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 94: Traditional Archery 101 - Steve Angell - Traditional Outdoors Podcast This week Adam and John talk to Steve Angell of the Traditional Outdoors Podcast. We have been interested n traditional archery for a while now and wanted to talk about the the ins and outs of where to begin. Steve does an excellent job of breaking down how to begin with traditional archery , the community, the bows arrows, expectations and limitations. If you have ever considered taking the plunge into traditional archery this is a great starting point. Also check out Steve’s Podcast at www.t...
2020-02-191h 26
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastHunting Beast Scouting Workshop BreakdownBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 93: Hunting Beast Scouting Workshop Breakdown This week Adam and John talk through their experiences at the 2020 Hunting Beast Scouting Workshop put on by Dan Infalt. During the worksop Dan took the participants to his own personal hunting spot on public land and broke down the how’s and the why’s of the areas he was hunting. The guys recap what they learned from the workshop as well as how they plan to implant as they scout their way into next season. You can find more information on upcoming events at www.thehuntingbeast.com www.tio...
2020-02-121h 27
Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast2020 ATA RecapBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 92: 2020 ATA Recap This week Adam and John sit down and go over our thoughts on the 2020 Archery Trade Association show. We talk about some of the new bows of course the new PSE bows as well as the Tethrd Phantom, the Out on a Limb Shikar sticks, the Lone Wolf Custom Gear offerings, as well as a couple perhaps overlooked products that caught our eye the Bow Spider and the Hodag licking stick. www.tiogarise.com xopoutdoors.com Save 10% off a Vanish tree stand Gearak: Save 25% with Code C...
2020-02-051h 48
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastOut On a Limb Mfg -Matt Garis Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 91: Out On a Limb Mfg -Matt Garis This week Adam and John talk with Matt Garis owner and fabricator at Out On a Limb Manufacturing. We talk about Matts journey into the archery industry over the years from tree stands to camera arms, camera arms to saddle platforms and finally to his award winning sticks debuted at this years ATA show. For anyone who hasn’t personally dealt with Matt, the guy can build anything and is willing to listen if you give him a call, text or message. If you ha...
2020-01-291h 03
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastWeird Science with The Ranch Fairy - Troy FowlerBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 90: Weird Science with The Ranch Fairy - Troy Fowler This week Adam and John talk with the self proclaimed Ranch Fairy, Troy Fowler. Troy is a passionate hunter who has unlimited access a large family ranch in Texas that is an environment rich with target opportunities. Troy was getting frustrated with low success rates on bow shots on particularly large hogs, so what did he do? He decided to change things, he read Dr. Ed Ashby’s book and drank the whole gallon of kool aid. Now that Troy has seen the benefits of usi...
2020-01-221h 27
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastScouting, Strategy and Gear - Jason SamkowiakBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 89: Scouting, Strategy and Gear - Jason Samkowiak This week Adam and John talk with another traditional bowhunter Jason Samkowiak. Jason runs the Traditional Bowhunting and Wilderness Podcast and hugely successful youtube channel among other things. Jason hunts whitetail in Michigan, Missouri, Kansas and Georgia to name a few with an incredible amount of success not to mention doing ti with a long bow. We talk about in state scouting and hunting times as well as scouting and locating key terrain features for deer and mature buck movement. Jason has yet to adopt any of t...
2020-01-152h 07
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastDIY Traditional Bowhunting in Alaska - Jim EeckhoutBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 88: DIY Traditional Bowhunting in Alaska - Jim Eeckhout This week Adam and John sit down and talk traditional archery with Michigan native Jim Eeckhout. Jim has hunted with traditional equipment his whole life, has taken a whitetail deer in Michigan for the last forty plus years and has been hunting Alaska for the past 25 years. Jim gives us some tips on where to start if you want to get into traditional archery, his hunting style as well as how he would go about planning his first trip to Alaska if he were doing it...
2019-12-271h 18
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastGear Review - Saddles, Climbing Sticks and MoreBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 87: Gear Review Saddles, Sticks and More This week Adam and John sit down and discuss the gear they have used over the course of the season, things they liked and didn’t like. They compare the Tethrd Mantis and Trophyline Saddles what they would do if they were buying their first saddle setup as well as discus their climbing methods, camera setups and packs. www.tiogarise.com xopoutdoors.com Save 10% off a Vanish tree stand Gearak: Save 25% with Code CHRONICLES Bowhunter Box Club: Use code CHRONI...
2019-12-181h 53
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastFilming Redneck Style - Caleb Copeland - Redneck Tech PodcastBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 85: Filming Redneck Style - Caleb Copeland Redneck Tech Podcast This week Adam and John talk with the Caleb Copeland owner of Copeland Creative and the host of the Redneck Tech Podcast. Caleb has been filming in the hunting industry for many years and started the podcast to help creators getting started overcome some of the hurdles that he encountered when he first started out. We talk about the elements of filming from a cameraman/field producer stand point, how to approach a filming project and what to focus your energy on. We talk abou...
2019-12-041h 41
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastTrophyline - Then and Now a Saddle Hunting History LessonBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 84: Trophyline - Then and Now This week Adam and John Talk with one of the original owners of Trophyline Tree Saddles Sherry Green Mullins as well as Shawn Ferguson one of the new owners to brought Trophyline back into the market. Sherry is the daughter of the inventor of the tree saddle and has done a ton to set the foundation for todays saddle hunting community. Shawn is a longtime saddle hunter and friend of the Green family who, along with a few others, was able to bring the originators of the trees sadd...
2019-11-271h 34
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastWomen in the Outdoors - Krissy Hay KnoxBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 81: Women in the Outdoors - Krissy Hay Knox This week Adam and John talk with Bowtech Ambassador Krissy Hay Knox about women hunters and women in the outdoor industry. We met Krissy by chance at the 2019 ATA show and talked for 10 minutes and that’s all it took to see that we needed to have her as a guest on the podcast. We talk about her hunting upbringing from an early age and how she got into bowhunting as well as the outdoor industry. Krissy epitomizes a true outdoorsman with both her outlook on hu...
2019-10-301h 25
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastOpening Week PredictionsBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 77: Opening Week Predictions This weeks episode Adam, John, Frank and Ernie sit down two days prior to the opening day of Michigans Archery Whitetail season. They discuss the scouting that they have been doing prior to the season, Adams saddle setup and the differences between the Out on a Limb Ridge Runner Platform and the Top Step Stick platform for Artisan Outdoor Fabrication. There is of course some more tales of the garbage man. They also talk about a new whitetail scoring system that the fellas over at the Huntavore podcast created that scor...
2019-10-021h 30
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastDecoys for Dinner - 2019 Early Turkey SeasonBowhunter Chronicles Podcast Episode 61: Decoys for Dinner - 2019 Early Turkey Season This week Adam, John and Frank go over the happenings of the first 2 weeks of the turkey season. Adam had a tag for the first week and John the second. There were multiple birds called in however the they were unable to harvest a bird. They were able to film al of the hunts good and bad and learned lot in the process. Adam had two great opportunities that ended in a hit limb and a botched shot at 5 steps that yielded a dead decoy. Great fun to...
2019-05-082h 30
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastAdam Lewis - Sound BarrierOn this weeks episode we talk with Adam Lewis owner of Sound Barrier about his 3 buck season. Adam killed to great bucks this year on Michigan public land and then killed a third down in Ohio. Adam walks us through how he uses his background in scientific method to break down which spots to hunt and when. We talk about his research in the capabilities of deer hearing, trail cams and our failed attempts at elk hunting. You can check out his blog as well as Sound Barriers line of sound deadening wraps at www.soundbarrier.com
2018-12-121h 15
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastMichigan Public Land Marsh BuckOn this weeks podcast Adam and John go through the details of Adam successful Michigan public land hunt in which he was able to harvest a beautiful 10 point weighing in at 182 pounds after field dressing. The hunt takes place on the edge of the marsh that Adam has some history with but hadn’t hunted in many years. Topics discussed in this podcast include Michigan CWD regulations, Aging deer conspiracy theories, Scents and calling amongst other rambling Gearak: Save 25% with Code CHRONICLES Bowhunter Box Club: Use code CHRONICLES to save 10% Check o...
2018-11-281h 24
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastMichigan Upper Peninsula Bow Camp RecapOn this weeks podcast Adam, his brother Drew and Uncle Frank rehash their experiences at the family deer camp on the trip up this bow season. Both Adam and Drew were able to harvest deer, on the same day their other brother Dustin harvested a mule deer in South Dakota. All three Miller boys harvested deer on the same day for the first time in their lives, a special day indeed. Uncle Frank weighs in on his thoughts of TV hunters as well as his time in camp and talks about some of his past hunts. The deer...
2018-11-141h 21
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastIdaho Public Land Elk Hunt Gear ReviewIn this weeks episode we breakdown the ins and out of the gear that we brought with us on the trip out west. We go over what worked well, what didn’t and things we would change about our gear going forwards. Overall for a first go at it I think we were happy with our gear selections with slight changes here and there. Tent - ref=sr_1_1 Sleeping bag - Adam ref=sr_1_3 John - ref=sr_1_1 Boots - Adam cabelas-meindl-ultralight-gore-tex-hunting-boots-for-men John - crispi-thor-gtx-hunting-boot Water filtration - ref=sr_1_1_sspa Kuh...
2018-10-101h 52
Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastJohn Speaks: Building Strings and Rebuilding BowsIn this episode our own John Boersema walks us through what kind of person it takes to completely rebuild you brand new bow 30 days before the biggest hunt of your life. This podcast starts out a little technical but in the end we get into how anyone could go about getting into working on their own equipment at any level to improve not only their confidence and understanding of their equipment but also their performance with that equipment. Any of the questions you may have asked yourself quietly about why certain things are the way they are regarding archery, J...
2018-08-011h 10