Primitive Pursuit Podcast

Dave Mead is a passionate bowyer, family man, and primitive bowhunter. We talk about his bows and the building process, which happen to be built with natural materials sourced only from grass, wood, and animals. Other topics covered are hunting, bow building workshops, fitness,...

Rick Spicer was able to join us for this week’s episode. Rick is an avid outdoorsman, wilderness skills practitioner, bowhunter, and teacher of outdoor skills. We talk all things bowhunting, gear, and dig into a few woodsmanship skills every hunter needs to know. Skills...

Hendrie Javier of Kashtuk Bowcraft joined us this week to talk about primitive bow and arrow building, hunting in sunny Southern California, flintlocks and more! Please check out Hendrie’s bows, flintlocks, and other gear at www.kashtukbowcraft.com. You can also find Hendrie on Facebook and...

This week on the Primitive Pursuit Podcast, we were fortunate enough to get on the phone with Chad Graham to talk about his venture making custom Wudaraz and beautifully crafted spliced fletchings. Chad is a big believer in FOC… Fir Or Cedar! We discuss...

This week, Aaron and Mike catch up on what they’ve been up to so far in 2019. Topics covered are the Traditional Bowhunters Expo in Kalamazoo, their 2019 hunts, and the support of our brother fighting cancer. Please keep an eye out for the...

Aaron was lucky enough to be joined by Dave Brinker for this week’s episode! You may know Dave for his music and his work with Sitka Gear. Listen in as we discuss Daves life in both traditional and modern bowhunting, his passion for music,...

It was great to catch up with Donny Dust to see what he’s been up to! After a break from social media since August of 2017, Donny has been doing lots of amazing things. Earthroaming, hunting and fishing, film life, and he even released...

This week we were fortunate enough to finally catch up with author and comedian Billy Hoffman (W.C. Hoffman). Billy was a huge help in getting Primitive Pursuit off the ground. You may know him from his book series “Twins of Prey”. Billy is a...

Chad joins us this week to give us the details from his fall hunts. He found huge success in various states this fall. We talk Pronghorn Antelope, Bear, Deer, and bow/arrow set-ups. Listen closely for a chance to win a Holm-Made Traditional Longbow or...

We catch up this week with the Miller brothers, Joel and Isaac.   Aaron was able to make the trip to do his first waterfowl hunt with them.  We talk about all sorts of things to include waterfowl, wildland firefighting, mountain life, and pack animals. ...

Dave Hewitt, Vice President of Compton Traditional Bowhunters (CTB), joins us to talk bowhunting, community, and CTB.  Dave is a seasoned veteran in the traditional bowhunting world.  This episode also includes our Edge Take Down Recurve Bow giveaway so be sure to listen closely! ...

Aaron and Mike discuss hunting Virginia for the elusive mountain whitetail.  Aaron was also joined in his travels by Mike’s dad, Doug.  There was a lot of hunting done, stories being told, and general good times all around.  Don’t miss this recap! Check us...

This week we chat with Canadian traditional bowhunters Travis Bower and Adam Brennan from Northern Traditions Podcast.  We talk bows, bowhunting, guiding, dreams and goals, and everything in between.  Be sure to subscribe to these guys on your favorite listening platform and follow them...

This week we dabble outside of the archery community to talk about an effective Japanese fly fishing technique with Daniel Galhardo, visionary and founder of Tenkara USA.  Fishing is a great skill for anyone to have in the backcountry or out in the wild.  Not...

This week we talk bowhunting and traditional archery with Jason Wesbrock.  This guy is an absolute hammer.  You may know Jason from his time on film with Traditional Vision Quest, Masters of the Barebow.  Known for his advanced aiming methods, we dig into explanations...

G’day mates!  We go international on this one and check in with Adam white, owner and visionary of Northern Broadheads, from the land down under.  Adam is a south pacific sportsman through and through.  We talk traditional archery, bowhunting, and of course broadheads.  Check...

Mike speaks with local Virginia resident Daniel Farrar, Board Member of the Capital Region’s Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA) organization.  They talk about Daniels expectations of his upcoming season, which is also his first year in the woods with traditional archery equipment.  So if...

After a 13 day trip clear across the country for a DIY public land elk hunt, there is much to discuss.  Aaron and Mike talk learning points, gear reviews, and experiences from the trip.  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram by searching for @primitivepursuit. ...

After our short hiatus, we’re finally ready to report the news of Aaron’s 2018 black bear hunt in Ontario!  Aaron was able to have his dad tag along on the hunt.  They were able to enjoy baiting, bowhunting, and fishing together along with a...

Tag along this week as Mike and Aaron cover pre-season expectations, strategies, gear, and do some general BS’ing about bowhunting.  As we post this, Aaron is in Ontario, Canada waiting for a black bear, and Mike is one week away from his first backcountry...