Bowhunting Soul

Boy, if you think I had a tough season, you should listen to Blain's struggles! Fellow Minnesotan Blain Swanson talks about his long season where he toughed it out through 40+ sits and only saw deer on two or three occasions. We get into his tactics, how he approaches public land hunting and maybe some things he might change up for next year. This is a good one and it was great to catch up with him again. Thanks for listening! Please support the shows supporters: Hiko Ito Knives: https://hikoito.com/ The Push Archery Center of Knowledge: https://thepusharchery.teachable.com/

Back on the show is friend Jim Dussias. Jim has had a great fall season since our hog hunt in Georgia. He's shot two deer and a hog, each with different types of weapons. He's in a relatively target-rich environment, so he's been able to be picky and enjoy just being able to watch deer. We talk about his three hunts, what he's working on and what adventures are coming up. It's great to talk to him and I'm looking forward to hunting hogs with him again in March! You can follow Jim on his podcast "Mangroves to Mountains Outdoors" and YouTube channel of the same name. Please remember to like, share and subscribe to this podcast as well as the Bowhunting Soul YouTube channel. Also, check out the amazing courses at https://www.thepusharchery.com/pack/ And if you want some incredible, custom knives, head over to https://hikoito.com/ Hiko is truly a craftsman.

Boy, it's getting tougher and tougher to keep cranking these episodes out during hunting season! Add in job role changes, the holidays, and plain old family time and it really puts the squeeze on your time. But fear not! I have episodes lined up. This episode is just me rambling about my season so far. Nothing earth shattering, but I hope it conveys the struggle of hunting with limited time. More importantly, enjoy the time you have. Hope you enjoy the episode!

This week I welcome Steven Matthews to the show. Steven is a Virginia hunter who runs the YouTube channel "Feel The Spirit". Very cool interview getting to know him and how he hunts. He is mostly a traditional bowhunter but also picks up the rifle, muzzleloader and shotgun from time to time. Be sure to give Steven a follow! Thanks for listening. Please consider supporting the people who support this show: https://hikoito.com/ www.https://thepusharchery.teachable.com/

In this episode I speak with Tony Messina. Tony committed to full-time trad just a few years ago and he's had great success. We talk about his journey, hunting style and dive into an amazing story about a doe he killed this year. He's recently started filming his hunts on his YouTube channel "Mountain State Trad Journal" so be sure to give him a follow. Hope you enjoy the episode! Be sure to click on the following links below: The Push Archery Center of Knowledge: https://thepusharchery.teachable.com/ Hiko Ito Knives: https://hikoito.com/

This week I'm joined by Ohio bow hunter Billy Dryden. Billy and I met this year at ETAR. We ended up hanging out at the same camp site and shooting together pretty much all weekend along with Will Nicholson and Travis Stiles. Billy is a killer and he's probably one of the best purely instinctive shooters I've ever seen. We talk about his hunting history, strategy, equipment and even crap on crossbows for a while. Super great dude and I'm glad we got to meet in person. Hope you enjoy the episode and thanks for listening! Please be sure to check out the show's partner links below: The PACK Courses: https://thepusharchery.teachable.com/ Hiko Ito Knives: https://hikoito.com/

Deer season is almost here in Minnesota! When this comes out it'll be just a week and a half away. SO pumped to get back out into the woods! In this episode I talk about my setups going into season. Bows, arrows, broadheads, packs, etc. I also touch on having the right mindset or philosophy to make the most out of your hunting season. Good Luck everyone! Please consider checking out our friends of the show: The Push Archery Center of Knowledge: Homepage | The Push Archery Center of Knowledge (teachable.com) Hiko Ito Knives: HIKO ITO

Today I'm joined by Heath Knepp of the YouTube channel "Old Man Stickbow Adventures" Heath has been hunting with a traditional bow since the mid 90's. He's a dedicated hunter who not only hunts in his home state of Indiana, but also hunts multiple states for multiple animals. We have a fantastic conversation about his hunting heritage, his hunting style and some adventures he's been on. Hope you guys enjoy the episode! Please check out some partners of the podcast: The Push Archery Center of Knowledge: https://thepusharchery.teachable.com/ Hiko Ito Custom Knives: https://hikoito.com/

This week I'm joined by Missouri bow hunter Ryan Leaman. Ryan's been at the hunting game a while and hunts with a traditional bow in the last several years. He's had some great success. We discuss everything about his hunting and traditional archery journey. Hope you enjoy! Please check out the awesome links below and thanks for listening! Emrah The PUSH Courses: https://thepusharchery.teachable.com/ Hiko Ito Knives: https://hikoito.com/

Well, I did it! Finally, after 5 years, I was able to successfully harvest a big game animal. This episode I speak with my hunting partner on this trip Jim Dussias. We went to Georgia on a last minute hog hunt and had an amazing time despite some horrendous weather conditions. This was truly a memorable hunt! Please remember to support: The Push Archery Center of Knowledge: https://thepusharchery.teachable.com/ Hiko Ito Knives: https://hikoito.com/

This week I'm joined by Paul McHargue. Paul is a die-hard bowhunter from Illinois and his favorite style of bow is the ASL, also known as the American Semi Longbow or Hill Bow. Paul has been hunting with an ASL for almost two decades now. He is also a very successful competitive archer, having earned 3rd in last year's Trad Worlds using an ASL; something almost unheard of. We dig deep into the ASL world and I try to pick his brain on just about everything, including how he shoots, tunes, sets up and hunts with his ASL. Paul is a wealth of knowledge and is more than eager to offer advice and assistance to other hunters and archers. Truly a pleasure talking to him. You can also check out Paul in the YouTube video produced by The Push at: https://youtu.be/IkbkLv5V6Eg Hope you guys like this episode! If you like this show, please leave a 5-star rating and review on your podcast app of choice (but Apple Podcasts and Spotify are where it's at!). Also check out: The Push Archery Center of Knowledge cou

This week I'm joined by Melody Haege. Melody is a mother of 5, a traditional bow hunter and survival skills teacher. She tries to balance living in a modern world while embracing the simple ways and skills that got us here. She recently started the "Gone Before" podcast, and I highly recommend you check it out. Very eclectic variety of topics and guests. Thanks Melody for being on! If you like this episode, please remember to like, share and subscribe. Be sure to check out: The Push Archery Center of Knowledge: https://thepusharchery.teachable.com/ Hiko Ito Knives: https://hikoito.com/ Thanks for listening!

This week I sit down with Ethan Page of Backwards Hat Traditional. Ethan is a traditional bow hunter who has been hunting since he was a child. He appreciates the history and heritage of what our ancestors accomplished with simple tools. He has a minimalist mindset when it comes to hunting (something I wish I had). We cover a wide range of topics about his hunting history, his current approach to bow hunting, his setups, gear and mindset. It was great getting to know him. Check out his content on Instagram under ethan_page_bhnation or on his YouTube channel "Backwards Hat Traditional". Thanks for listening! Consider checking out the awesome courses at: https://thepusharchery.teachable.com/ For awesome knives, check out: https://hikoito.com/ and enter the discountcode: 7F4RBDWD0XHD for $5 off his EDC Skinner Lite model

This week I catch up with Travis Stiles of Broken Compass Knives. Travis is a husband, father, traditional bow hunter and a custom knife maker. Travis has been building custom knives for several years now and he's really developed his craft, offering multiple hunting, hiking, and every day carry knives. We talk about last year's hunting season, the highs, the lows, knife-making and general goings-on in life. I hadn't talked to Travis since he was a guest over a year ago, so it was great getting caught up with him. Check out his products on Instagram under Broken_Compass_Knives. If you're looking to elevate your hunting and archery skills, be sure to check out the amazing courses at the Push Archery Center of Knowledge: https://thepusharchery.teachable.com/ Speaking of custom knives, also check out the great knives offered by Hiko Ito at: https://hikoito.com/ Be sure to use the discount code: 7F4RBDWD0XHD to get $5 off of Hiko's EDC Skinner Lite model. Thanks for listening! Emrah

On this episode we continue the trend away from bows and arrows to another recent hobby I've gotten into: bourbon! This week I'm joined by Josh Gull of the Stuff and Whiskey YouTube channel. Josh and his wife Erin have an amazing channel where they review whiskeys. They have a very down-to-earth approach that makes them incredibly entertaining and educational to watch. So glad Josh could join me tonight as I've been looking forward to this conversation for a long time. We dive into "bourbon 101" but also geek out over some more in-depth stuff. Had an awesome time with this one and I hope you do too! Thanks Josh for being on! Please check out their channel "Stuff and Whiskey" on YouTube. Also be sure to check out the "Bowhunting Soul" YouTube channel for shooting tips and reviews. If you're looking to take your shooting to the next level, check out the awesome courses at https://thepusharchery.teachable.com/ For some amazing custom knives, check out Hiko Ito Knive

It's been a minute, but we once again, have Nick Otto of the Huntavore Podcast on the show! Nick is a foodie like me, so it's only natural we dive right into wild game and trying to use as much of the animal as possible. We all love burgers and backstraps but there's SO much more wild game bits and pieces we as hunters leave in the field. Some of these cuts and preparations may not be for everyone, but at least you know it's out there to try should you become a little more adventurous with your palate. Thanks Nick for being on. Always a blast! If you like this episode, please remember to like, share and subscribe. This episode is partially brought to you by the Push Archery Center of Knowledge, so if you're looking to take your shooting and tuning to the next level, click here: https://www.thepusharchery.com/pack/ Thanks for listenng! Emrah

Public land hunting in Texas??? Yep. This week I speak with Jesse Johnson, a Louisiana native who moved to Texas and quickly figured out where public land was and how to hunt it successfully. Jesse is a consumate outdoorsman with a love of hunting and fishing whenever he can get out. He has a YouTube channel (under his name) and is a great ambassador for the hunting and fishing world. Thanks for listening! Emrah

Damon Howatt is considered to be one of the founding pillars of traditional archery. Throughout the years, the company has been bought out several times by investment groups and has not had a chance to break free from under the umbrella of parent corporations. Well, new owner Josh Boram aims to change all that. The company is operating under it's own name and Josh plans to resurrect the brand with so much history and provenance. We have an amazing conversation about how he came to own the company and what his plans are for the future. So glad I could talk to him and I'm looking forward to seeing what the brand has in the coming years. If you like this episode, please remember to like, share and subscribe. Your interaction on social media is much appreciated! And remember, this podcast is partially brought to you by the Push Archery Center of Knowledge. Please consider checking out the amazing courses at: https://www.thepusharchery.com/pack/ Thanks for listening! Emrah

I felt a little outclassed on this one! I speak to the one and only Robert Carter, or RC to those are fortunate enough to have made his acquaintence. Robert has been hunting in the south (Georgia to be exact) for a very long time and has amassed an incredible amount of hunting and woodsmanship experience. Plus, he harvests multiple deer and hogs every year with his traditional equipment. He's been at this game a long time and I tried to glean as much information as I possibly could in a little over an hour's conversation. I strongly recommend you follow RC on his YouTube channel (under his name) as he's been putting out some amazing hunts and shooting/woodsmanship information in his videos. It was truly an honor speaking with him.  Also, if you're looking to take your shooting to the next level, be sure to check out the amazing courses over at the Push Archery Center of Knowledge: http://www.thepusharchery.com Thanks for listening! Please be sure to like, share and subscribe to this episode. Sharing on s

This week I speak with Shane Unruh, owner and bowyer at Great Plains Traditional Bow Company. Shane and his crew not only put out some very beautiful bows but they are also creating some very cool content on their YouTube channel of the same name. We discuss his journey into traditional bows and what made him decide to buy a bow company and become a bowyer. Very cool conversation and some insight into the hard work, dedication and belief in one's self to make a dream come true. It was great talking to him and we'll definitely have to do a Part 2 sometime down the road.  If you like this episode, please remember to like, share and subscribe. Check out the Bowhunting Soul Instagram and YouTube channel while you're at it. And if you want to become a better shot, both at the range and in the hunting woods, check out the amazing PACK courses over at The Push Archery Center of Knowledge. http://thepusharchery.com Thanks for listening! Emrah