Louisiana Bowhunter Podcast

On this episode, Bryan Chamberlain joins the show to discuss and tell stories about mistakes we've made and lessons learned while bowhunting.

This episode with Kennon Wilson is all about what not to do and what to dismiss in order to get you focused on sign that will get you closer to success. We learn that scouting is hard in the dark, we talk about STIX 2.0 and the new patterns for 2019, and once again none of us agree on anything 100%.

Louisiana Bowhunter Contributor Ronny Dugas of Vinton, LA, joins Kyler and Locke for a discussion bout how the flooding has effected the state over past several seasons, what to expect and how to plan your hunts in flood prone areas.

This week Michael Pepper tells us about the very in-depth process he and his wife Rachel have created to ensure season after season of big buck success on their properties in Webster Parish.

Glen Peterson joins us again to take us though his plan for morning and evening hunts for Opening Day 2019.

There's only 7 days left until October 1st. What do you need to do to be prepared for bow opener? We talk with Ben Berard about last minute preparations and making sure we're as ready as we can be for opening day.

We catch up with Spanky Briggs from Superior Outdoor Innovations to learn about bow tuning and ensuring your equipment is hunt-ready. Spanky tells us about the Archery Shooters Association and we talk in-depth about the state of the archery industry, manufacturer pricing, the up-rise of crossbows, and the importance of supporting your local archery shop. You don't want to miss this one.

We talk with Jason Thornton the Edible Outdoors Cook to learn some unique and delicious ways to enjoy your harvest.

Final episode for the 2018-2019 bow season. It's been a great year and we want to make sure to go out on top which is why we've decided to shut it down until next pre-season. In this episode we catch up with 6 bowhunters from around Louisiana to get their season recap stories and see what they plan to change next season. Today's guests are Locke Wheeler, Barret Fritscher, Bryan Chamberlain, Chris Berard, Levi Madden and Travis Links. Thank you to everyone that listens each week and we can't wait to see you at the Louisiana Bowhunter 3D Challenge on March 9th!

Donovan Wiley tells us about his huge 144" public land bow kill from last week in Area 1 and his 25 year bowhunting career on public land. The story of the track is a great one that will make you feel like you were right along side them.

David Sims teaches us about swamp and flooded timber hunting and utilizing hip boots on every hunt. He grew up hunting public land and credits his success killing deer to getting off of the sign and into the water.

We're on the phone with 30 year bow hunting veteran Glen Peterson from Clinton, LA talking about how to find success when you're the only bowhunter on a rifle hunting deer lease.

We're on the phone with Jade Lambert talking about how he hones in on key areas before ever setting foot on a piece of property in order to set himself up for success. We discuss hunting out of state, using terrain to your advantage, and even the state of the hunting community in 2018.

This week we catch back up with Warren Womack and gain some insight on rut tactics and learn about effective methods of scent control and that smoking your clothes really works!

We're on the phone with Kevin Daugherty with Forestland Associates, LLC. talking about set yourself up for success with food plots, how and what to plant, and dive into the difference between baiting and supplemental feeding.

This week Gregg Gravois joins us as we cover a topic many of you have been asking for: Hunting the swamp. Gregg tells us about his 20 year journey hunting with trad bows and how he's found success hunting places that can be confidence killers.

Josh German, Owner of Steve German's Taxidermy Art, tells us about how the business got started over 40 years ago, how they've grown to be a leading taxidermist in the state, and how to care for your kill to ensure the best possible quality mount.

This week we talk to Josh Folks from Shreveport, LA about his consistent success on public land and what he focuses on to stay on the deer. Bedding areas, travel routes and CRP are what he's primarily honing in on each hunt and he takes us through his approach to the woods.

Mike Ellis has only been bowhunting a short time, but he has had some excellent success on public land with his bow and recently killed a 130'+ Buck. We go over his transition from getting started bowhunting at age 42 to becoming proficient in the woods.

Ever wondered what's on that 15 acres behind your house? Or the 30 acres your neighbor has that you have access to? In this episode we cover the Dos and Don'ts of hunting small tracts of land and how to set yourself up for success when hunting in an arena.