The Stickboys Podcast

Rosey Roseland: The Bear Facts

Mon, 11 May 2026 02:20:00 -0000

This week Alan Altizer is once again honored to be joined by the Montana/Alaskan bowhunter Rosey Roseland. Rosey dives into several decades worth of bear hunting knowledge, graciously sharing his “Knowledge Through Experiences” as he discusses a wide range of bear hunting techniques and experiences including currently hunting brown bear at the time of this recording! Additionally, Rosey shares some great bear hunting stories including one of his wife’s kills and a Paul Schafer story. Whether you are a seasoned bear hunter, or a beginner, this one is loaded with great information. So, sit back and enjoy one of traditional bowhunting’s most experienced hunters, “The Rose”!

"Turkey Nuggets"

Sat, 02 May 2026 01:33:00 -0000

This week it's all turkey talk! Dalton and Alan sit down to discuss both of their successes and failures thus far in the 2026 Turkey Season, in both Tennessee and North Carolina. We break down two successful hunts as well as tips and tricks for bowhunting turkeys in general. This episode also includes a special focus on Dalton's recent quest of taking a mountain longbeard without the aid of a blind, a tall task indeed! As always, you'll find a good portion of humor, woodsmanship, and general hunting knowledge tossed in. Enjoy!

Bowhunting Paths of the “Grey Whiskers”

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:47:00 -0000

This week friends Alan Altizer and Rob Burnham sit down to reflect on the paths bowhunting has taken each of them on throughout their lives. With over a hundred years of bowhunting experiences between them, these two share their very early years as kids with bows and arrows, then all the way to where they are today. And it is very apparent that the love for traditional bowhunting is stronger today than ever. This is not only a fun bunch of stories, but an outline of what is truly important, and how a young hunter can set goals and reach their dreams. Additionally, each shares their personal approaches on making the shot count when the opportunity presents itself. Although each have taken numerous species and impressive trophies, that is not what they define as success. Success is found in their love of bowhunting and sharing this passion. They may be old and grey but carrying a trad bow allows them to still be kids at heart.

Mike Mitten: “The Enchantment of Bowhunting”

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:45:00 -0000

This week Alan Altizer is joined by one of traditional bowhunting’s best, Mike Mitten. Mike has done it all and is extremely well known for his solo adventures in the Alaskan wilderness in search of the Alaskan moose. Over the years Mike has graciously shared his adventures, and more importantly, his love and respect for the wild places and traditional bowhunting through his writing, lectures, and video productions. Additionally, he has provided monumental support to bowhunting organizations such as PBS and Compton. This week he once again shares his love for bowhunting and discusses his new book, “The Enchantment of Bowhunting”. Set in on this conversation and share in our love for hunting with the bow and arrow.

Life as a Traditional Bowhunter: Harold Fahrenbrook

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:55:00 -0000

Traditional Bowhunting is hard. It is a life style for many of us, but for a few, it is their life. Harold Fahrenbrook is one of those few whom the trad life is their life. Harold has taken game throughout the world. From Cape Buffalo in Africa to sheep, mountain goats, and brown bear in Alaska to mention a few. When he isn’t hunting with his recurve, he is guiding for sheep and brown bear. During the off-season Harold is a taxidermist. While guiding an archery brown bear hunt last year he received a minor injury during a confrontation with a brown bear that resulted in several debilitating surgeries. This episode is full of exciting hunts, dangerous encounters, and the passion of traditional bowhunting. “The Stickboys” want to get this one out in an effort to bring our trad community in support of Harold’s situation. If you love bowhunting, you should enjoy this one.

Bear and Turkey with Bob Foulkrod

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:27:00 -0000

This week Alan Altizer is joined by his friend Bob Foulkrod for a “Spring Fling”. These two discuss a little turkey hunting and a lot of bear hunting information. Bob has shot various species of bear throughout the world. Additionally, he was a bear guide for many years and has survived several bear attacks. This show is filled with down to earth, real life bear hunting information.

Wild Boar on the Islands

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:54:00 -0000

Let's head south! It's been said that feral hogs are made for bowhunters, we can't say we disagree! On this episode, we're headed South to the swamps and thickets of Georgia to put this theory to the test. Join Dalton Lewis, Jeff Holchin, and Tim Kosteczcko as they recount the week and the experience. We'll talk hunting stories, hog hunting strategies, and even some solid kitchen advice--who throws out bacon grease?! You don't want to miss the fun!

The Stickboys and PBS Updates

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:03:00 -0000

The gang is back together. Join Ethan, Dalton, and Alan as the catch up on what Ethan has been up to for the last year and his new roll as president of The Professional Bowhunters Society, PBS. Additionally, they discuss many of the advantages, hunts, and all PBS contributes to bowhunters throughout the world. This includes the 2026 PBS Gathering in Indianapolis from March 11th – 15th. So, join us for the podcast and in Indianapolis.

2025 Alaskan Moose Camp with Monty and Bryan: Part 2

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:36:00 -0000

Join us again for a trip to Alaska’s wilderness. Our friends Monty Browning and Bryan Burkhardt were once again kind enough to record and share their 2025 Alaskan Moose hunt. With the 2025 deer season over, we are excited to bring their hunts to you. Their incredible day-to-day adventures are the things most of us only dream about. So set back and join them by the fire as they share another Alaskan Moose Adventure.

2025 Alaskan Moose Camp with Monty and Bryan: Part 1

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 19:39:00 -0000

Join us again for another trip to Alaska’s wilderness. Our friends Monty Browning and Bryan Burkhardt were once again kind enough to record and share their 2025 Alaskan Moose hunt. With the 2025 deer season over, we are excited to bring their hunts to you. Their incredible day-to-day adventures are the things most of us only dream about. So set back and join them by the fire as they share another Alaskan Moose Adventure.

"The Stickboys" 2025 Season Recap

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:09:00 -0000

Join Alan Altizer and Dalton Lewis for a recap of both the 2025 Season and “The Stickboys” podcast. You will enjoy some of the strategies employed by the team during various hunts of an extremely trying bow season, stories of a few hunts, and a recap of the last year and lessons learned.

Don Davis: My friend Flip Pallot

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:03:00 -0000

The wilderness of Florida has historically been one of the most challenging hunting environments in North America. Having forged traditional bowhunting skills since the time of the Seminole Indians and those of the Thompson brothers, as told in “The Witchery of Archery”, Florida has produced some of the most skilled bowhunters and trad friendships in our history. One of these friendships is that of Don Davis and Flip Pallot. This week we are blessed to have Don join Alan Altizer in a discussion on the Florida wilds and his close friendship with a man most consider to be a legend in the fly fishing and traditional bowhunting worlds, but Don called him his friend. Don and Alan cover hunting and the wildness of Florida, which provides a better insight into the friendship that grew between Don and Flip. If you didn’t already know, you will after this discussion, “Flip Pallot was a very special man”.

Gene Wensel: A Master Whitetail Hunter’s Perspective

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 03:25:00 -0000

When it comes to knowledge of the Whitetail deer, Gene Wensel is as good as it gets. Join Alan Altizer and Gene Wensel as Gene shares some of the knowledge gained over his lifetime pursuit of mature whitetail bucks. This is one of the most rock solid, common sense shows we’ve ever brought to you on this podcast. “Knowledge Through Experience by doing it the right way for the right reasons”, is why Gene Wensel is one of the most successful whitetail hunters in modern times.

Africa with Mike Yancey

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 21:12:00 -0000

Dreams do come true with good planning and hard work. Mike Yancey is a prime example of being able to experience multiple hunts of a lifetime. Just back from his 8th trip to Africa, Mike shares how a little planning and steady work has allowed him to not only hunt Africa again but share the experience with his wife and friends. Mike explains the steps to making a dream hunt become a reality, whether Africa or somewhere else. Additionally, he shares several great hunts.

A Tribute to Karen Brunner: “Paul’s Better Half”.

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:57:00 -0000

This week Alan Altizer is honored to be joined by Montana’s legendary traditional bowhunters Peter Iacavazzi and Paul Brunner for a tribute to Karen Brunner. Paul’s wife Karen was an exceptional traditional bowhunter. Although her bowhunting career was cut short by physical issues, she stayed part of bowhunting and the outdoors for her entire life. Karen’s accomplishments are shining examples for other women wanting to bowhunt. Peter became close friends with Paul and Karen in his teens and shares stories of their making him part of the family. Paul shares many of his memories of Karen’s bowhunting accomplishments and heart felt thoughts of his best friend, hunting partner, and the love of his life.

Chris Weist: Whitetail Strategies

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:30:00 -0000

On this episode Dalton sits down for an early morning chat with diehard bowhunter Chris Weist. Hailing out of PA, Weist is among the most driven bowhunters in the country, having scouted most days in the current calendar year. Woodsmanship is something you can't buy, and Chris certainly does his part to make sure he is ready for each fall. In this one we talk all things Whitetail, with a special focus on early season scouting. You don't want to miss it!"

Tom Jenkins’ Whitetail Strategies

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 12:37:00 -0000

This week Master Bowyer and Trophy Whitetail hunter Tom Jenkins joins Alan Altizer in an in-depth discussion of his approach to hunting mature whitetail. Tom graciously shares his wealth of knowledge ranging from setting up for early season, to techniques he uses in the late season. Over the years he has refined his skills as a traditional bowhunter and learned what works and what doesn’t work in the pursuit of trophy class animals. His trophy room is a testimony to his ability to take mature whitetail. You will enjoy this one.

Flip Pallot. Remembering a Special Man

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 18:00:00 -0000

On this episode we sit down with the one and only Flip Pallot. Flip is a world renown fly fishing angler, but hunting with the simple stick and string is his true passion. Flip speaks like a well written book, is a very contemplative guy, and has a unique perspective on things. Yet his down to earth and easy going ways makes you feel like you've known him all of your life. We touch on everything from the first state archery seasons, the history of early bowhunting in Florida, to the future of hunting, and of course lot of bowhunting tales. You definitely don't want to miss this one, in fact.... you may want to listen twice!!

Paul Brunner’s Trophy Elk Strategies: ELK Hunting Series Part 3

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 02:08:00 -0000

This week Alan Altizer is honored to be joined by Montana’s legendary traditional bowhunter Paul Brunner. Paul gives a master’s class on hunting trophy elk with a traditional bow. Now at 82 years old, Paul is still successfully hunting monster bulls throughout the west. Having taken 68 bulls to date, his 70 years on elk hunting experiences is as good as it gets. Join us and enjoy this amazing traditional bowhunter as he graciously shares his knowledge!

Rosie Roseland’s Elk Strategies: ELK Hunting Series Part 2

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 03:33:00 -0000

This week Alan Altizer is once again honored to be joined by Montana’s legendary traditional bowhunter Rosie Roseland. Now an Alaskan native, Rosie is considered one of the best elk hunters with a traditional bow out there. Rosie graciously shares his wealth of elk hunting knowledge and a variety of techniques that have led to his continuing success for the last five decades. Times and the country have changed, and calling is far less effective. Rosie shares techniques that will help the average guy on public land kill an elk. This one is a must!!!!!

ELK Hunting Series: DIY Elk and other Big Game with Jeff Holchin

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 23:51:00 -0000

Part 1: This week PBS member Jeff Holchin joins Dalton Lewis to discuss DIY Elk hunts and shares an extreme amount of research of various western states and opportunities a hunter can take advantage of. Jeff has been incredibly successful at DIY hunts, having taken everything from hogs to moose, with elk being his favorite. This discussion is a wealth of knowledge.

If you dream of killing an elk, this one is a must!!!!!

“My friend Paul Schafer”, with M. R. James

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:52:00 -0000

We are once again extremely honored to have Mr. M. R. James, founder of Bowhunter Magazine, share memories of his close friend, Paul Schafer.

Paul Schafer was one of the greatest traditional bowhunters in modern times. Paul’s accomplishments with a trad bow have become legendary. In his short life Paul not only took numerous trophy class animals throughout the world, but he was also an incredible bowyer, an extremely loyal friend, and an amazing father.

This week M. R. James graciously shares many heart-felt memories of his friend Paul Schafer with Alan Altizer. Join us to learn more about the man and friend, Paul Schafer.

The Professional Bowhunters Society: Updates, Group Hunts, and Hunt Giveaway

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:21:00 -0000

Join PBS President Ethan Rodrique and VP Bubba Graves for a great update about all PBS is doing, and planning. Their discussion not only covers what PBS is involved in but discusses the contributions of members to improve bowhunting for all bowhunters. Gatherings, banquets, group hunts, and an incredible hunt package giveaway are just a few of the topics covered.

“Stickflingers of Manitoba” Bear Camp Report, PART 2

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 23:33:00 -0000

Part2: Manitoba is famous for BIG Bear. Join Ethan Rodrigue, Tom Jenkins, Big Ed and the gang for a campfire talk from Manitoba’s premier archery bear camp, “Stickflingers”. Owned and operated by traditional bowhunter Ryan Derlargo, Stickflingers has proven to be one of the most successful destinations for trophy bear in the past 15 years. The guys share their success from camp and Ryan graciously shares a lifetime of bear hunting knowledge. Fun, knowledge and dead bear are packed into this one!!!!!!!!!

“Stickflingers of Manitoba” Bear Camp Report. PART 1

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:45:00 -0000

Manitoba is famous for BIG Bear. Join Ethan Rodrigue, Tom Jenkins, Big Ed and the gang for a campfire talk from Manitoba’s premier archery bear camp, “Stickflingers”. Owned and operated by traditional bowhunter Ryan Derlargo, Stickflingers has proven to be one of the most successful destinations for trophy bear in the past 15 years. The guys share their success from camp and Ryan graciously shares a lifetime of bear hunting knowledge. Fun, knowledge and dead bear are packed into this one!!!!!!!!!

Brian Koelzer: 2025 Spring Bear Season Recap and 2026 Hunt Giveaway information!

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 17:16:00 -0000

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, this photo of Brian’s 2025 bear speaks 10, 000 words!” This week Brian Koelzer joins Alan Altizer and shares stories from this year’s camp, including his mega-giant. As discussed in the podcast a few weeks ago, this camp is unsurpassed for mega bears. Join us for a great bowhunting conversation.

If you are interested in a chance to hunt this private hunt, Brian discusses a chance to join them in 2026 as the PBS, The Professional Bowhunters Society, gives away a slot in a PBS hunt. Not only does this one cover a bear hunt of a lifetime, it covers the chance at a free hunt of a lifetime. Enjoy!!!

Bob Foulkrod: Bear Mauling, Polar Bear Charges, and other Adventures around the world. PART 2

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:28:00 -0000

PART 2: This week Alan Altizer is honored to be joined by world renowned hunter Bob Foulkrod. Bob and Alan have been friends for many years. Bob is one of the most experienced hunters in the world today having traveled the world in pursuit of adventures. Bob’s accomplishments have included the Big 5, sheep throughout the world, and big game species on all the continents. Having been raised in the mountains of Pennsylvania, Bob was taught woodsmanship and traditional values at an early age by his father and mother. His hard work has allowed him to hunt the world with both bow and gun. The amount of knowledge he has gained in 70 years of hunting and guiding has been freely shared with hunters over the decades. Being a bowhunter who started out with a trad bow, Bob still loves the simplicity of the stick and string as he plans the trad hunts for the upcoming seasons. This one holds a wealth of common sense, traditional values, and tips.

Bob Foulkrod: Bear Mauling, Polar Bear Charges, and other Adventures around the world.

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:53:00 -0000

PART 1: This week Alan Altizer is honored to be joined by world renowned hunter Bob Foulkrod. Bob and Alan have been friends for many years. Bob is one of the most experienced hunters in the world today having traveled the world in pursuit of adventures. Bob’s accomplishments have included the Big 5, sheep throughout the world, and big game species on all the continents. Having been raised in the mountains of Pennsylvania, Bob was taught woodsmanship and traditional values at an early age by his father and mother. His hard work has allowed him to hunt the world with both bow and gun. The amount of knowledge he has gained in 70 years of hunting and guiding has been freely shared with hunters over the decades. Being a bowhunter who started out with a trad bow, Bob still loves the simplicity of the stick and string as he plans the trad hunts for the upcoming seasons. This one holds a wealth of common sense, traditional values, and tips.

Tips for Success for the Upcoming Season and a Spring Recap

Mon, 26 May 2025 02:01:00 -0000

This week set in with Alan Altizer and Dalton Lewis for a recap of the spring season, some bear hunting, and some great tips on how to be a more successful bowhunter in the upcoming seasons. These two discuss some of the most fundamental, basic steps both new and older bowhunters can take to ensure they successfully take advantage of shot opportunities during this fall’s hunts. The basics are the foundation to becoming a successful bowhunter. So, join in and enjoy.

New Brunswick Bears

Mon, 26 May 2025 01:39:00 -0000

In this episode, Dalton is sitting down with nearly the entire group of folks headed north the New Brunswick after Ursus americanus in June. The group is "BigEd Schlimme, Curt Cabrera, and Cade Cabrera, and this is the third year going. They break down some of the lessons they have learned the hard way and what makes trips like these so special. As always there is a healthy dose of bowhunting stories and humor. Check it out!

Black Bear with Mike Yancey

Mon, 05 May 2025 02:09:00 -0000

This week Alan Altizer is joined by Mr. Mike Yancey to discuss successful Black Bear experiences and strategies with a traditional bow. Mike’s woodsmanship skills are unparalleled making him one of the most accomplished trad hunters alive today. Mike has applied the skills in the pursuit of Black Bear as he has successfully hunted them over the bears. His unique experiences and down to earth, hard core hunting knowledge is freely shared in the podcast and Mike and Alan’s conversation will benefit any bear hunter. Whether you are a first-time bear hunter, or one that has hunted them for years, you will gain a new perspective when in pursuit of bear!!!!!

Brian Koelzer: Spring Bear Season is open!

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 22:33:00 -0000

“The name Koelzer and big bears just go together!” This week Brian Koelzer joins Alan Altizer and shares 35 years’ worth of knowledge gained through his experiences in the northwest and Canada. Brian began hunting bear at the age of 12 and has taken numerous trophy class black bear and grizzly. His travels have allowed him to refine his skills and try numerous techniques.

Brian was awarded the “The 2024 Montana Bowhunter of the Year” by the Montana Bowhunter’s Association for good reason. We are honored to have him as a regular guest as Brian continues to share his love for bowhunting.

Gene Wensel's new book “Whitetails Etc.”, life lessons, and old friends.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 05:20:00 -0000

Set in on a great conversation between old friends Gene Wensel and Alan Altizer. Gene shares where life has taken him over the last 80 years, friendships bowhunting has provided him, lessons learned, and the love of family and friends. His new book not only covers these aspects but is a wealth of knowledge in trophy whitetail hunting which has been forged from his lifetime of ethical bowhunting of mature whitetail with a traditional bow. If you want to be a better bowhunter, a much better whitetail hunter, or a better person, this book is a must.

Alan Altizer and Dalton Lewis: Off Season Scouting and Preparations

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 01:32:00 -0000

This week Alan and Dalton set down and discuss what the gang has been up to during the post season. They are taking advantage of the off season with scouting for next season's bucks, fine tuning their bowhunting skills, and getting ready for spring turkey and bear. It’s apparent these two are yearlong bowhunting fanatics! Join them as they discuss family, various mind sets, and techniques to becoming better woodsman and hunters.

Peter Iacavazzi: One Man’s Walk with Legends

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 00:25:00 -0000

This week Alan Altizer is honored to be joined by another of Montana’s legendary traditional bowhunters, Peter Iacavazzi. Peter was not only mentored by, but became close friends with Paul Schafer, Gene and Barry Wensel, Paul Brunner, Rosey Roseland and many more of Montana’s premier bowhunters. We are so humbled to hear some insights into the kind of men these guys were as Peter shares stories of his friends and how they helped forge a young man’s life as a bowhunter and a world-renowned martial artist. This one is special.

Hard Core Turkey Killing Techniques with Mike Yancey

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 00:36:00 -0000

This week Alan Altizer is joined by Mr. Mike Yancey to discuss successful turkey strategies with a traditional bow. Mike is one of the most accomplished trad hunters alive today and turkey hunting is a passion of his. He has hunted spring gobblers in the Wyoming snow covered mountains all the way to the far south. Having learned as an old-time turkey hunter, Mike has

greatly expanded his knowledge as he traveled the country chasing spring gobblers. Mike and Alan’s conversation will benefit any turkey hunter as they freely share things learned over several decades. A lot of gobblers are going to be in trouble after this one!!!!!

Aaron Miller and “Miller Whitetail Consulting”

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 03:09:00 -0000

This week Alan Altizer is joined by his friend Aaron Miller. Alan considers Aaron to

be one of the best Trophy Whitetail hunters he has ever known. Aaron’s detailed

scouting, planning, and approach to locating and hunting mature whitetail is

the reason he has taken so many animals with a trad bow. Over the years he has

not only taken many incredible animals, but he has freely shared his knowledge

for the betterment on bowhunting. Now Aaron is taking that to a new, more

personal level with his new project, “Miller’s Whitetail Consulting”. Through

seminars, bootcamps, and personal one-on-one time scouting Aaron plans on

sharing his knowledge in the future.

"Big Ed's" 2024 Recap and Bowhunting Lessons.

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 19:58:00 -0000

On this episode, Dalton sits down with Traditional Archery's teddy bear, Ed Schlimme. "Big Ed" is a perfect example of what makes the Traditional Archery community great, you won't find a better guy! We dive into several topics on this one from Ed's incredible 24' season, to the "why" of archery in general. It's a great discussion you'll definitely want to hear!

Turkey Slaying with Joey Buchanan

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 17:12:00 -0000

Join us this week as we rejoin a guest from 5 years ago, Mr. Joey Buchanan. Joey is one of the most accomplished turkey bowhunters we know. The amount of knowledge he has gained from both success and failures is invaluable and he freely shares the “do’s and don’ts” when bowhunting turkeys. His knowledge will make you a better turkey hunter. Enjoy this one.

A Tribute to Fred Bear by his friend M. R. James

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 13:16:00 -0000

We are extremely honored to have Mr. M. R. James, founder of

Bowhunter Magazine, share some memories of his close friend, Fred Bear.

Fred Bear was one of the greatest bowhunters in modern times. But beyond his hunting accomplishments, Papa Bear did as much to promote modern bowhunting as anyone.

This week M. R. and Alan Altizer discuss the impact of Fred on their early bowhunting

careers as his films fueled their bowhunting passions. After meeting their

hero, they share their time spent with Fred and the realization that he was still

just another passionate bowhunter, a good man, and friend. M. R. shares some

little-known facts of contributions Fred made to ensure bowhunting’s future.

M. R. James and Fred Bear, what more could you ask for? We all owe a huge debt to

these two men who have devoted their lives to making the future of bowhunting

better for us all. God bless them.

Part 4 of Roger Rothhaar’s whitetail classic “In Pursuit of Trophy Whitetails”.

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:47:00 -0000

The name Roger Rothhaar is legendary among serious whitetail

hunters. Roger was way ahead of his time in whitetail bowhunting strategies and

overall whitetail knowledge. With a special thanks to M. R. James, Jeff Warren

of Bowhunter Magazine, and Ryan Rothhaar we are proud to bring you Part 4 of this

long time out of print book, “In Pursuit of Trophy Whitetail”.

Rosey Roseland: Tales from a Traditional Bowhunting Legend

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 22:02:00 -0000

This week Alan Altizer is honored to be joined by one of Montana’s

legendary traditional bowhunters from the 1970’s, 80’s, and 90’s, Mr. Rosey

Roseland. Now living in Alaska, Rosie and his wife still live their lives in

the wild places. Rosey was close friends with Paul Schafer, the Wensels, Paul

Brunner, Dick Robertson and many more of Montana’s premier bowhunters. This group

of traditional bowhunters were so well known by residents for killing so many animals,

they called them, “The Wolf Pack”!

So, join us as Rosey graciously shares some amazing stories

from the good old days!

Part 3 of Roger Rothhaar’s whitetail classic “In Pursuit of Trophy Whitetails”.

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 03:29:00 -0000

The name Roger Rothhaar is legendary among serious whitetail

hunters. Roger was way ahead of his time in whitetail bowhunting strategies and

overall whitetail knowledge. With a special thanks to M. R. James, Jeff Warren

of Bowhunter Magazine, and Ryan Rothhaar we are proud to bring you Part 3 of this

long time out of print book, “In Pursuit of Trophy Whitetail” once.

Whitetail and Post Season Scouting with Chris Weist

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 23:33:00 -0000

After meeting a couple of years ago at ETAR, we've come to find out there aren't many folks as dedicated and obsessed with Whitetail and everything that goes with it as Chris Weist. From the Mountains of PA and Maryland, all the way to the hills of Southern Ohio, you'll find a mountain of a man working on filling next year's tag. In this episode, we dive into a myriad of topics that focus around Whitetails and Whitetail scouting. A perfect conversation for prime "Scouting Season." Enjoy!

Part 2 of Roger Rothhaar’s whitetail classic “In Pursuit of Trophy Whitetails”.

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:08:00 -0000

The name Roger Rothhaar is legendary among serious whitetail

hunters. Roger was way ahead of his time in whitetail bowhunting strategies and

overall whitetail knowledge. With a special thanks to M. R. James, Jeff Warren

of Bowhunter Magazine, and Ryan Rothhaar we are proud to bring you part 2 of this long

time out of print book, “In Pursuit of Trophy Whitetail” once.

Mike Yancey: The Arts of Woodsmanship, Hunting, Trapping, and Traditional Bowhunting.

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 23:58:00 -0000

This week Mr. Mike Yancey of Pine Hollow Longbows and Trapping joins Alan Altizer to

discuss the skills needed to become a better hunter, and person, as they

discuss the dwindling arts of Woodsmanship, Hunting, Trapping, and Traditional

Bowhunting. Mike brings a unique point of view in todays modern world as he not

only strives to preserve the old ways of life, but he lives his beliefs on a

day-to-day basis as he raises his family. Mike is not only one of the premier

selfbow bowyers in the world today, but he has successfully Trad Hunted all

over the world. His success is based on the fundamental skills that he and Alan

talk about and shared as they grew up in different parts of the world. This is

a fantastic podcast! Enjoy it.

Roger Rothhaar's "In Pursuit of Trophy Whitetail". Part 1

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:28:00 -0000

This week we Re-release part 1 of Roger Rothhaar’s whitetail

classic “In Pursuit of Trophy Whitetails”.

The name Roger Rothhaar is legendary among series whitetail

hunters. Roger was way ahead of his time in whitetail bowhunting strategies and

overall whitetail knowledge. With a special thanks to M. R. James, Jeff Warren

of Bowhunter Magazine, and Ryan Rothhaar we are proud to bring you this long time

out of print book, “In Pursuit of Trophy Whitetail” once again.

An Incredible 2024 Season Recap with Rob Burnham

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 20:36:00 -0000

This week our friend Rob Burnham once again joins Alan Altizer to recap his

INCREDIBLE 2024 season. Rob is a hardcore bowhunter, hunting at every

opportunity. And did he ever make the most of the last year’s opportunities. So

join us as Rob graciously shares a number of hunts, including his largest

whitetail from Kansas.

A Recap of the Stickboys' 2024 Season

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 02:35:00 -0000

Join Alan Altizer and Dalton Lewis for a recap of both the 2024 Season and the Stickboys, podcast. You will enjoy some of the strategies employed during various hunts by the team, stories of a few hunts, and a recap of the podcasts over the last year and lessons learned.

Additionally, they discuss plans for the upcoming year as they bring you the listeners a wide range of knowledge based “Woodsmanship” podcasts and pure bowhunting with some of the best bowhunters alive today.

It is our sincere hope to help the next generation of outdoorsmen be better woodsman and hunters. So, pull up a seat and enjoy.

Aaron Miller: "The Planning and Execution of an Iowa hunt." Part 2.

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 04:27:00 -0000

Part 2 of Aaron Miller’s Iowa hunt: Alan Altizer is joined again by his good friend Aaron Miller. Many hunters dream of going on an out of state hunt in pursuit of a trophy of a lifetime but never cross their state lines due to not knowing how to get started in the planning of a hunt. Aaron shares in detail the planning and execution of the various steps that he implemented to draw an Iowa tag, planning the hunt, scouting, and execution of his hunt. The luckiest hunters are generally those that work the hardest and smartest. You will follow Aaron’s path over several years of planning in getting to Iowa and his day-to-day decision-making process once he was on the hunt. Set in on the conversation as Aaron generously shares his perspectives on what it takes to plan a hunt of a lifetime.

Aaron Miller: "The Planning and Execution of an Iowa hunt."

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:28:39 -0000

This week Alan Altizer is joined by his good friend Aaron Miller. Many hunters dream of going on an out of state hunt in pursuit of a trophy of a lifetime but never cross their state lines due to not knowing how to get started in the planning of a hunt. Aaron shares in detail the planning and execution of the various steps that he implemented to draw an Iowa tag, planning the hunt, scouting, and execution of his hunt. The luckiest hunters are generally those that work the hardest and smartest. You will follow Aaron’s path over several years of planning in getting to Iowa and his day-to-day decision-making process once he was on the hunt. Set in on the conversation as Aaron generously shares his perspectives on what it takes to plan a hunt of a lifetime.

The Love of Traditional Bowhunting with Brian Koelzer

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:21:07 -0000

This week Alan Altizer is joined by Montana bowhunter Brian Koelzer. The truth is this podcast was recorded prior to Brian’s episode on the wind. Brian and Alan share their perspectives on the magic of hunting with a traditional bow and what it has meant to them though out their lives. Brian shares his 2024 Grizzly Hunt with us, as well as what it was like growing up in Montana with so many of the trad legends as mentors. These guys love traditional bowhunting and both work towards its future for the upcoming generations. Most of all, they share how much fun it is hunting with a stick and string.

2024 Alaskan Moose Camp Part 2

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 18:40:00 -0000

Join us for Part 2 of the 2024 Moose hunt in Alaska’s wilderness. Our friends Bryan Burkhardt and Jim Eeckhout were once again kind enough to record and share their 2024 Alaskan Moose hunt. As the 2024 deer season winds down, we are excited to bring their hunts to you. Their incredible day-to-day adventures are the things most of us only dream about. So set back and join them by the fire as they share their sixteen-day Alaskan Moose Adventure.

2024 Alaskan Moose Camp. Part 1

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 05:18:00 -0000

Join us again for a trip to Alaska’s wilderness. Our friends Bryan Burkhardt and Jim Eeckhout were once again kind enough to record and share their 2024 Alaskan Moose hunt. As the 2024 deer season winds down, we are excited to bring their hunts to you. Their incredible day-to-day adventures are the things most of us only dream about. So set back and join them by the fire as they share their sixteen-day Alaskan Moose Adventure.

Woodsmanship: Part 5 "Secrets of the Wind" with Dalton Lewis

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 05:35:20 -0000

This week Alan Altizer is joined by the original “Stickboy”, Dalton Lewis, in the finale of the “Secrets of the Wind” series. In Part 5 of this series, Alan and Dalton break down the physical components of the wind and how animals utilize them on a day-to-day basis. Dalton shares his belief in the importance of understanding the animal’s perspective when hunting mature animals. Enjoy this episode as these two discuss hunt strategies from scouting, approach, setups, and execution in gaining opportunities at trophy class animals. Whether you’re a trad hunter, compound hunter, or a gun hunter, “The Stickboys” hope this series will provide you the listeners, a wealth of knowledge and improve your woodsmanship.

Woodsmanship: Part 4 "Secrets of the Wind" with Brian Koelzer

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 04:46:35 -0000

This week Alan Altizer is joined by Montana bowhunter Brian Koelzer for a western perspective in Part 4 of the “Secrets of the Wind” series. Brian is one of the most successful traditional bowhunters hunting today. Having grown up as the son of trad legend Scott Koelzer, Brian also grew up hanging out with many of the other legends of Montana’s traditional bowhunters. As an adult Brian has greatly expanded his bowhunting knowledge as he has successfully pursued big game throughout North America, including Grizzly and his specialty, trophy Mule deer inside 10 yards with a trad bow. Brian’s perspective and approach on how to hunt the wind whether hunting Ohio whitetail, Montana elk, Wyoming Mule deer, or Alaskan grizzly has led to his amazing success in taking some incredible animals. Join Alan as Brian graciously shares his knowledge of hunting the wind.

Woodsmanship: Part 3 "Secrets of the Wind" with Nathan Killen

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 05:04:30 -0000

This week Alan Altizer is joined by his good friend Nathan Killen in Part 3 of the “Secrets of the Wind” series. Nathan is one of the most knowledgeable mountain whitetail hunters in North America. His ability to locate mature, public land whitetail bucks is hinged on his understanding of how the bucks utilize wind on a daily basis. Nathan constantly refines his knowledge of the secretive haunts of these bucks which is apparent with his ability to find their beds and sheds. His understanding of topography’s effects on wind is unsurpassed. Set in on the conversation as Nathan generously shares his perspectives on what it takes to kill a mature mountain buck.

Woodsmanship: Part 2, "Secrets of the Wind" with Aaron Miller

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 03:23:04 -0000

This week Alan Altizer is joined by his good friend Aaron Miller in part 2 of the “Secrets of the Wind” series. Alan considers Aaron to be one of the most knowledgeable whitetail hunters in North America. Aaron’s success with a longbow and wood arrows on mature whitetail throughout North America is the result of years of quantitative studies, field experience, and hard work. His understanding of the winds of the whitetail and how mature bucks utilize it in varying environments has led to the demise of countless whitetail. Set in on the conversation as Aaron generously shares his perspectives on what it takes to kill a buck of a lifetime.

This series will continue over several episodes as Alan interviews some of the most successful traditional bowhunters he knows as they discuss each of their approaches on hunting the wind. Trad bow range does not allow for mistakes, so these guys have to have a solid understanding and approach. This series will provide listeners a wealth of knowledge and improve your woodsmanship.

Woodsmanship: "Secrets of the Wind" Part 1

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:52:07 -0000

This week Alan Altizer begins the start of the “Secrets of the Wind” series. This five-part series begins by breaking down the physical components of the wind and how animals utilize them on a day-to-day basis. Alan stresses the importance of understanding the animal’s perspective, not the hunter’s, when hunting mature animals. Once the hunter understands the animal’s needs, they can then greatly increase their opportunities at trophy class animals.

Traditional Bowhunters Hall of Fame

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 23:18:00 -0000

TBM Owner, T.J. Conrads and former PBS President Jim Akenson introduce the newly formed Traditional Bowhunters Hall of Fame.

The Traditional Bowhunters Hall of Fame Inc. was created to preserve the rich history of bowhunters who hunt with longbows, recurves, and selfbows. The organizational goal of TBHOF is to recognize and honor individual sportsmen, women, adventurers, conservationists, and craftsman. Some have gone on before us and some are still here today!

Backtrails: A tribute to Jay Massie and The Moose John River with Gene Wensel. Ep. 224

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 23:05:26 -0000

Gene Wensel graciously shares stories of floating Jay Massey's Moose John River in Alaska with his friend Paul Bruner in pursuit of moose and caribou. Jay was one off the incredible outdoorsmen in modern times and defined the best parts of traditional bowhunting while living the ethics of the hunt.

So, pull up a chair and join Gene and Alan Altizer as they pay tribute to Jay's life. God bless the "The Pathfinder".

Improvise, Adapt, Overcome!

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:51:25 -0000

On this episode, Alan and Dalton talk adaption in the whitetail woods as the season progresses. Join in on this woodsman-centric conversation!

Woodsmanship: Early Season Scouting and Setups with Dalton Lewis. Ep. 223

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 13:34:00 -0000

Pull up a chair and join in on a discusion between Alan Altizer and Dalton Lewis on early season shooting, scouting, and setups in preparation for the opening of season. This is a continuation of Early Season Techniques which featured Nathan Killen in Part 1. These two buddies discuss their approaches and reasoning utilized to zero in on locations which will provide shot opportunities in early season. By the way, by the time this one is released, one nice buck could have testified these techniques work, if he was still alive!! "Dalton sure just proved it!!"

Woodsmanship: Early Season Scouting and Setups with Nathan Killen and Alan Altizer Ep. 222

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 21:41:00 -0000

Hunting season is nearly here. Join friends Nathan Killen and Alan Altizer as they sit down to discuss advanced methods of scouting and setting up on whitetail, with a heavy focus on older class bucks. These two discuss in great detail their approaches to early season whitetail. This is woodsmanship at a top level.

A Tribute to Bowhunter Stanley Rodrigue Ep. 221

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 22:38:00 -0000

On May 26, 2024, we lost our friend and PBS member Stanley Rodrigue. Stanley not only bowhunted the right way, he loved his family and friends as he lived his life the right way. Share with us this tribute to this good man's life.

Gene Wensel, 80 years of Wisdom, Laughter, and Bowhunting Adventures. Ep. 220

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 01:20:00 -0000

This week Alan Altizer sets down with his friend Gene Wensel to discuss Gene's bow hunting career outside of the whitetail world. Gene has taken countless species with traditional equipment from Alaska to Africa. Gene not only shares many of these stories, but passes on some sound wisdom, laughs, and great life stories.

Forty-five years of bowhunting with PBS member Rob Burnham.

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 22:12:00 -0000

This week, Alan Altizer is joined by Virginia bowhunter Rob Burnham. Rob is one of the most gracious members of PBS, freely giving of his time and talents in support of bowhunting. Having bowhunted since the 1970s, Rob's adventures have carried him throughout North American and Africa. Join us as Rob and Alan spend the early morning hours before church reminiscing about nearly fifty years of bowhunting experiences.

Montana Bowhunter of the year, Chris Blaskowski

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 21:20:51 -0000

This week Alan is joined by a great friend of Gene Wensel's, Chris Blaskowski. Chris has bowhunted throughout North America, having taken numerous species with a traditional bow. His successful career has led him to being named the Montana Bowhunter of the year on two occasions. But tonight, heavy attention is placed on lion hunting with a twist and his pal Cain.

Clay Epperson, Ep. 217

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 18:00:00 -0000

Join us this week as Dalton sits down with Clay Epperson, a hog's absolute worst nightmare. Clay lives in Texas, and finds himself chasing hogs all night more times than not. His approach is unique, and extremely fun. He has been particularly successful in recent weeks, as environmental factors have had the hogs up early and often. We talk night hunting hogs, bowhunting hogs in general, and gameplan on our hunt early next month. Enjoy!

Mike Funderburk Ep. 216

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 18:00:00 -0000

On this episode, Dalton sits down with Mike Funderburk from Hunt Better. Mike is a new traditional bowhunter, having just completed his first full season with a stickbow, after years of being very successful with a compound. Topics covered include struggles of getting started, common problems for beginners, remedies, and of course a lot of laughs along the way. Check it out--especially if you're a new, or about to be a new traditional bowhunter.

New Brunswick Bears, Ep. 215

Sat, 25 May 2024 18:00:00 -0000

We're all bears this week on the pod as Dalton is joined by Curt Cabrera, Cade Cabrera, and "BigEd" Schlimme. With that kind of crew there's bound to be some laughs! This crew will be headed north in a couple of weeks, so they talk stories from last year as well as strategies and excitement for this year. Check it out!

Poor Man's Grizzly, Ep 214

Sat, 18 May 2024 12:19:32 -0000

We've heard it said before that a wild hog is a "poor man's Grizzly." However you want to describe them, they're a ton of fun and a great animal to bowhunt! On this episode, Dalton and Alan talk everything hogs with a canoe full of stories included! Check it out!

Woodsmanship, Ep 213

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 16:00:35 -0000

On this week's Woodmanship episode, it's all turkeys! Dalton and Alan sit down and break down a few woodsmanship details that could make all the difference for you this Spring!

Calling All Bears, Ep 212

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 20:00:00 -0000

This week we're joined by our good friend Tim Jones to talk about calling bears. In many areas of Appalachia, baiting bears isn't legal and bowhunters have to learn to rely on other tactics. Tim discusses how he utilizes woodsmanship and predator calls to draw them in close!

Young Bowhunters and Mentoring, Ep 211

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 19:00:00 -0000

This week we are joined by two fellow PBS members, Eric Lindner and Ethan Neidhart. Eric is a long time traditional bowhunter. Ethan is a 19 year old bowhunter that decided to start building bows at the age of 16, and took it upon his self to learn the craft. As fate would have it, he then met Eric and the mentoring began. This is a great story and classic example of what traditional bowhunting, as well as what PBS is all about!

Stickbow Hunts, MX, Ep 210

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 23:00:00 -0000

At the recent PBS gathering in Lexington, we had the pleasure to meet a couple of great guys that are as ate up with traditional bowhunting as we are! Fernando and Poncho operate Stickbow Hunts, MX in Durango, Mexico. They offer hunts for Gould's turkey, Coues deer, hogs, and javelina. After visiting with them in Lexington, it didn't take us long to book a trip! They are in beautiful country in the Sierra Madre's, have fantastic accommodations, and lots of critters.... what more could a bowhunter ask for?!

PBS Gathering Re-Cap, Ep 209

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 19:00:00 -0000

This week Norm Johnson joins Ethan for a recap of the 2024 Lexington, Ky PBS Gathering. It was a fantastic time had by all and one of the most successful gatherings to date. With record attendance, donations, and new attendees, it was a lot to keep up with but very much worth the effort!

Joey Buchanan, Ep 208

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 19:00:00 -0000

This week we'll be in Lexington for the Bi-Annual PBS banquet in Lexington. We figured we'd re-release one of our older episodes with Joey Buchanan to listen to some turkey stories! Joey is one of our favorite guests, and is hilarious to boot! If you like chasing turkey or not, you're gonna love this one!

Woodsmanship, Ep 207

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 19:00:00 -0000

This week the guys sit down to talk about lessons learned, lessons re-learned, what worked, and what didn't. From the use of terrain to being to aggressive or not aggressive enough, we bowhunters should strive to learn something each and every time we're in the woods!

Jack Spinks, Ep 206

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 20:00:00 -0000

This week our good buddy from Australia, Jack Spinks joins us for the podcast. Anyone familiar with Jack knows two things, he's hilarious, and he kills way more than his share of critters with a bow and arrow! Jack and his mates recently returned from what can only be described as an EPIC Asiatic water buffalo hunt. Along with more fun than should legally be allowed, the boys learned some pretty interesting things along the way in regards to hunting arrows, and Jack shares some of that with us this week. Topics discussed were hunting buffalo, arrow correction time and archers paradox, no substitute for experience, practicality, and common sense.

Back Trails, Ep 205

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 20:00:00 -0000

On this week's episode, our friend Matt Stoutjesdtk takes the helm for us and visits with Jerry Brumm and Rick Shephard of Great Northern Bowhunting. Both Rick and Jerry's history in traditional bowhunting goes way back. These guys have contributed to the traditional bowhunting world more than most probably realize, and we are absolutely stoked to have gotten this great conversation with two legends recorded and documented to share!

Back Trails, Ep 204

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 19:00:00 -0000

Coming Back Around, Ep 203

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 20:00:00 -0000

This week Cade Cabrera joins Dalton on the podcast to talk about an often overlooked topic. Cade grew up grounded in the outdoors, especially bowhunting. Like many young people, high school, college, and starting the process of finding your way in life can lead to drifting away from that love. Fortunately, those distractions tend to ease a bit and the love for the outdoors returns with a passion. Cade is a prime example of this and talks about his return to bowhunting with a deeper love that we all share. This is a great episode for younger people, as well as those of us that are a little older with kids at this stage of life!

Hunting With Your Spouse, Ep 202

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 20:00:00 -0000

This week our buddy Michael Arnette of Tall Tines Archery and his lovely wife Amanda join us to talk about hunting with your spouse. Michael and Amanda discuss the challenges and benefits of that, as well as managing expectations and some advice for getting started. They also share some pretty cool hunting stories along the way!

Backtrails, Ep 201

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 21:00:00 -0000

This week our friend Mike Mitten joins us on the podcast. Mike is a well respected bowhunter and well known for his solo wilderness adventures. That solo spirit was shared by the late Bart Schleyer of Wyoming. Bart lived an incredible life and was very likely among one of the best bowhunters and woodsman to ever carry a stick and string. As well as being kindred spirits, Mike and Bart were also friends. On this episode Mike shares stories about Bart's life and adventures.

Matt Beisswanger, Ep 200

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 21:00:00 -0000

This week we're joined by Matt Beisswanger of Pennsylvania. Matt has been hunting a small farm in the Midwest for over two decades. In that time he's learned the property intimately, and puts a ton of time into scouting, learning individual deer, and keeping up with the subtle changes on the farm and the surrounding area... all part of great woodsmanship. This past season was a phenomenal one for Matt and he tells us all about it!

Kodiak Adventure, Ep 199

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 21:00:00 -0000

We're back! Hope everyone enjoyed a great Christmas! Our good friends Bryan Burkhardt and Ben Pinney had a great adventure on Kodiak this past season. They were kind enough to record their adventures for us, and we think you'll really like it. Time spent with good friends is always time well spent, but time spent with good friends on a wilderness adventure can't be beat!!

WOODSMANSHIP, Ep 198

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 21:00:00 -0000

This week Nathan joins us to talk about the importance of sticking it out! As hunters, we all make plans for our hunts. As traditional bowhunters especially it usually takes a while for those plans to work out. This episode is all about hanging in there and giving things time to play out, increasing your chances by playing the odds, and enjoying the process.

Noah Booth, Ep 197

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 22:00:00 -0000

This week Noah Booth joins us on the podcast. Noah is a great young man that hales from Illinois where he chases big mid western stud whitetails using woodsmanship and hard work. He's had a fantastic season this year taking two bruiser bucks, including one absolute giant! Noah shares that story as well as some of his elk hunting adventures. In a world of people wanting instant success, its' super refreshing to talk to you a young man that enjoys the hardwork that goes in to being successful with the bow and arrow, and furthermore enjoys it!

Meredith Powroznik, Ep 196

Sat, 18 Nov 2023 21:30:00 -0000

This week Maribeth has a great chat with Meredith Powroznik, a Virginia bowhunter with a passion for adventure. In this episode, you can clearly hear Meredith's love for her father, family, and bowhunting with a traditional bow and arrow! She and Maribeth have a great conversation from a ladies perspective on whitetails, elk, family, adventure, and everything in between. Be sure to give this one a listen, we think you'll love it!

Woodsmanship, Ep 195

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 21:00:00 -0000

This week our good buddy Tyler Ross with Timberninja Outdoors joins us to talk about native habitat, soil, Southern Appalachia forests, and explain what the heck a "destructive dependent ecosystem" is. Tyler is a dedicated conservationist in the true sense of the word. He's worked as a Soil and Water Conservation District Director in North Carolina, and has served in many capacities with several national conservation organizations throughout the years. This is a great episode with tons of little nuggets every woodsman can store away in our toolbelts. Definitely want to give this one a listen!

Aaron Miller, Ep 194

Sat, 04 Nov 2023 21:00:00 -0000

This week our buddy Aaron Miller joins us to talk about a recent successful hunt on a beautiful mature midwestern whitetail. Aaron is as woods savvy as they come and this story is full of little golden nuggets of woodsmanship! You don't want to miss this one!

Mel Johnson, Ep 193

Sat, 28 Oct 2023 21:00:00 -0000

Every serious whitetail hunter knows about Mel Johnson's world record typical archery buck, scoring 204 1/2". Many of us older bowhunters can remember staring wide eyed at glossy images of Mel and the giant in the pages of Outdoor Life and bowhunting magazines long ago. But not to many people likely know much about Mel himself. Humble and very down to earth, Mel didn't seek the attention and fame that could have easily came along with taking such a magnificent animal. Mel was a father figure, mentor, and friend to our buddy Rick Snell, and this week Rick shares some of the memories he and Mel shared along the way, from the Midwest to Alaska. Super cool glimpse into the man so many of us know of, but not many of know about.

Alaska Moose Hunt - Part 2, Ep 192

Sat, 21 Oct 2023 20:00:00 -0000

Join us for part 2 of Bryan Burkhardt and Jim Eeckhout's Alaskan Moose hunt campfire chat and recap! Jim and Bryan have spent considerable time in the Alaskan bush over the years. This recap is a great perspective on adventure and what's really important on a remote bow hunt. Special thanks to both Bryan and Jim for taking the time to share this awesome adventure with us!

Alaskan Moose Hunt, Ep 191

Sat, 14 Oct 2023 20:00:00 -0000

Our good friends Bryan Burkhardt and Jim Eeckhout were kind enough to record live updates each evening on their recent moose hunt. And once again, we are excited to bring it to you! So sit back and enjoy the fire side chat of another great Alaskan Moose Adventure!

Woodsmanship Ep, 79

Sat, 07 Oct 2023 20:00:00 -0000

We sit down this week with our buddy Alan Altizer to talk about our favorite subject! Alan talks specifically about patterning deer at specific times of the year, and lots of general great tidbits on learning how to become a better woodsman!

Solo Moose Adventure, Ep 190

Sat, 30 Sep 2023 20:00:00 -0000

This week Jeff Holchin joins Dalton and Alan to talk about his recent solo moose adventure. Jeff is the epitome of a down to earth, blue collar, good Christian man! Jeff recently returned from a successful Alaskan adventure. Jeff shares the story and discusses the adventure, enjoying the entire process, and getting charged by a mad moose!

Brian Wessel, Ep 189

Sat, 23 Sep 2023 20:30:00 -0000

This week Brian Wessel joins Alan and Ethan for a great conversation a bout faith, family, friend, balancing life and bowhunting. Brian has traveled extensively bowhunting critters from Alaskan grizzly bears, African game, and everywhere in between. Brian is a very humble guy that loves everything about bowhunting, and definitely loves the pursuit of game with the bow and arrow for pure and simple reasons! Great chat and we think you're gonna love it!

Woodsmanship, Ep 188

Sat, 16 Sep 2023 20:00:00 -0000

This week Alan and Ethan talk about what happens following the shot. Lots of things happen in an incredibly short amount of time. the guys talk about things to look and listen for and all the little clues gathered to make important decisions for retrieving animals. Good woodsmanship discussion that probably doesn't take place enough!

Woodsmanship Ep 187

Sat, 09 Sep 2023 22:00:00 -0000

Episode 21, re-release

On this episode we sit down with two of the most knowledgeable woodsmen we know. Alan and Nathan discuss in detail the skills we can all improve on to become better woodsman. If you're new to traditional bowhunting or hunting in general, or a seasoned veteran you can gain a lot of information from this one!

Woodsmanship, Ep 186

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 20:00:00 -0000

This week Alan goes over lots of great woodsmanship lessons pertaining to early season. It's almost here, and this is some timely information you don't want to miss!!

Florida Bowhunting, Ep 185

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 19:30:00 -0000

Allan and Ethan are joined this week by Flip Pallot and Don Davis. Don and Flip have been friends for years and have chased all kinds of critters from pigs with a bow to tarpon with a fly rod. As Don likes to say, "he enjoys sticks and strings and sharp feathered things"! Topics were wide ranging from the changes Florida has seen over the past decades in culture and habitat, the challenges of traditional bowhunting, and the wildness that still resides in the swamps and paddocks of Old Florida! Great talk and we hope you enjoy it!

Woodsmanship, Ep 184

Sat, 19 Aug 2023 19:00:00 -0000

Time is drawing near and soon those bachelor groups we've all been watching will start disbursing, antler will turn hard, testosterone will increase, and food sources will start to change. As bowhunters, our job is to figure out how deer will adapt and relocate them. There are a lot of subtleties that effect how animals move and use their surroundings. On this episode Alan and Nathan discuss what some of those factor may be, now to identify them, and what to look for to key in on what to do next. You'll definitely want to give this on a listen, and be on the look out for some videos on this topic soon!

Chris Weist, Ep 183

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 20:00:00 -0000

Chris Weist joins Dalton this week to talk about whitetails and making the transition from modern compound to traditional bowhunting. Chris is a very accomplished mountain buck hunter from Pennsylvania, and this year he's going all in on trad! The guys talk about the foundations of successful bowhunting and the added challenges of the stickbow!

ETAR!!!, Ep 182

Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:30:00 -0000

Super fun episode this week! Dalton and PaPa Lewis man the booth at Etar for a few days of way more fun than should be legal! Dalton sits down with a few listeners for some really cool hunting stories and the important nuggets that made it work! This was fun to record, fun to edit, and we think it'll be fun to listen to as well. In fact, it was so fun there will probably be more coming down the pipe!!

Woodsmanship, Ep 181

Sat, 29 Jul 2023 20:00:00 -0000

This week Robert Carter joins Dalton for a great talk on woodsmanship. We focus pretty heavily on hunting in the mountains and we've been asked for a flatlands specific episode. Robert was the first fella that popped in our heads! Robert talks about the importance of burning boot leather and how you can't learn this stuff sittin' on the couch! He also drops some hard truth bombs in regards to the reality of gaining woodsmanship and what it really takes to become a successful bowhunter. Great episode you will not want to miss!

Woodsmanship, Ep 180

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 20:00:00 -0000

Going back to the well with another woodsmanship episode!! Great knowledge to learn or review, especially this time of year as our minds really start to get cranked up for fall, and we start to strategize about the upcoming season.

Woodsmanship.... Ep 179

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 21:00:00 -0000

On this weeks episode Alan, Nathan, and Dalton talk everything from past experiences to woodsmanship. Lessons learned play a big part in our success in life, and bowhunting is certainly no different. They also make us who we are as people and as hunters. Great episode to kick us off as we start to gear up seriously for the upcoming season!

David Tetzlaff, Ep 178

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 22:00:00 -0000

This week, our friend David Tetzlaff joins us on the podcast. David is the co-editor of Traditional Bowhunter Magazine. He's a self described late onset hunter, but David has had many adventures around the world with bow in hand, and is a very accomplished writer. We talk about everything from learning something new everyday, reading and writing, mentors, taking ownership, and big cats. How's that for a spectrum! Great episode you'll not want to miss!

John Schneider, Ep 177

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 21:00:00 -0000

This week John Schneider joins us for a great conversation about all things bowhunting. John hales from Canada and is the host of the Food Afield Podcast. He's been a traditional bowhunter for decades and spent his early life guiding for bit northern whitetails in Canada's bow zones. He's an avid fly fisherman and farmer in addition to being a dedicated traditional bowhunter. We talk about Canadian bruiser bucks, defining you own success, managing expectations, and the traditional bowhunting journey.

Woodsmanship, Ep 176

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 19:00:00 -0000

This week we're going back to the well a bit with a rerelease of Woodsmanship episode 50. It's almost July, and the gears are starting to turn for the upcoming bow season. Alan shares his thoughts on past lessons learned, subtleties, and adapting through the seasons progression. This is about as good of a way to kick out brains into whitetail gear as we can think of, and some great things to keep in mind as we start to strategize on the upcoming chess match!

Why YOU Hunt, Ep 175

Sat, 17 Jun 2023 21:00:00 -0000

This week our friend Michael Arnette of Tall Tines Archery joins Maribeth and Ethan to talk about "why you hunt". This is a difficult topic to articulate, but one everyone should give some thought to. Sustenance, conservation, knowing where your food comes from... those are all very important topics and byproducts of what we do as hunters. But drilling down to a deeper level, and being able to articulate that to non-hunters is challenging. This episode will hopefully give the listeners a little pause and challenge them to contemplate their WHY.

To Those Who Came Before Us.... Ep 174

Sat, 10 Jun 2023 21:30:00 -0000

This week Gene Hopkins and Russell Lantier join us for an episode of Back Trails to talk about the pioneers of modern bowhunting. By the late 1800's, bowhunting was almost completely a thing of the past. There were a few men that kept the flame alive and were able to pass along the knowledge that was almost forgotten. Along the way pioneers like Will and Maurice Thompson, Ishsi, Will Compton, F.S. Barnes, Art Young, Saxton Pope, Glenn St.Charles, and Fred Bear led by example and paved the way for those of us that have come to love the simple art of traditional bowhunting.

Manitoba Bears! Ep 173

Sat, 03 Jun 2023 19:00:00 -0000

Our buddies Tom Jenkins and Brad Hawkins join us this week to talk about their recent trip to Manitoba Stickglingers for Canadian black bear! Ryan with Manitoba Stickflingers is well known in the traditional bowhunting community and Brad and Tom's recent hunt definitely lived up to expectations! If you're gearing up to head into bear camp, or have ever wanted to, this episode's gonna get you fired up!

Jamie and Spud! Ep 172

Sat, 27 May 2023 20:00:00 -0000

This week Dalton sits down with our friend Jamie Holler. Jamie and his tracking dog Spud have tracked more deer than probably any 5 people you know combined! Jamie is a wealth of knowledge and shares some of his insights learned over hundreds of tracking jobs with Spud. Things that would have been impossible to have seen unfold without the help of a solid tracking dog, and some of them may surprise you! We all think we're good trackers, but even the best trackers pale in comparison to even an average dog. So sit back and take notes, this is a good one!

A Lady's Perspective, Ep 171

Sat, 20 May 2023 21:00:00 -0000

This week Maribeth sits down without the guys to talk to Melody Haege about bowhunting from a ladies perspective. Melody is the host of the Gone Before podcast, mother of 5, writer, instructor, teacher, and of course a traditional bowhunter. Melody brings a unique perspective to bowhunting and this is a great discussion about everything from life and raising children in a hunting family, to discovering bowhunting as an adult and becoming successful in the woods through self taught lessons and observing nature. We hope you like this fresh outlook from a ladies point of view, and hope to bring you more in the near future!

All About Muley's! Ep. 170

Sat, 13 May 2023 20:30:00 -0000

This week's episode is with our buddy Brian Koelzer. Traditional bowhunting has been a huge part of Brian's life since he was a kid. And even though he has an impressive collection of trophy's to show it, he's a very down to earth and humble guy that deeply loves chasing critters with a stick and string. His favorite thing to chase though are big mule deer bucks and this week he sits down with Dalton and Ethan to talk about hunting them. Great chat with an even greater guy!

David Hoff, Ep 169

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 21:00:00 -0000

On this weeks episode, our friend David Hoff of Colorado is back on the podcast with us to talk about his love of hunting lions and raising lion dogs. David is a very accomplished stick bow hunter and we talk all about one of his passions. From training pups to chase mountain lions, some of scrutiny lion hunting is under these days, and of course a few good old fashioned lion hunting stories, David tells us all about it!

Trevor McGurran, Ep 168

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 21:00:00 -0000

This week Nathan and Ethan sit down with Trevor McGurran. Trevor is very much a "fly under the radar" kind of guy that just loves to chase critters with a stickbow! Growing up in central Montana, Trevor loves spending his time chasing elk and whitetails in particular, and he's killed some good ones! We talk bout bucks, bulls, bears, adventure, the future of bowhunting and even some of the history of some of the greats that have hailed from Montana. Coupled with his love for his family and faith in God, Trevor is our kind of guy!

Harold Fahrenbrook, Ep 167

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 21:00:00 -0000

This week Ethan is joined by our friend Michael Arnette from Tall Tines Archery and they sit down once again with Harold Fahrenbrook to talk about some of his Alaskan adventures. Harold is a taxidermist from Colorado and 39 years ago he started guiding sheep and bear hunts in Alaska with Johan's Alaskan Outfitters. Harold has a lifetime of experience in the remote Alaskan bush in both guiding and hunting. Along the way, he's amassed some pretty cool adventures, including a few hair raising ones he shares with us this week. From grizzly and brown bear charges, wolf encounters, and lessons learned, to perspectives and the wonderful things we as bowhunters are privileged to witness in the field, this episode has it all!

Jeff Lander, Ep 166

Sat, 08 Apr 2023 20:00:00 -0000

This week Ethan and Nathan sit down with our buddy Jeff Lander of Primitive Outfitting in Canada. Jeff guides for moose, mule deer, and bear in British Columbia and Alberta. Jeff has a wealth of experience on both black and grizzly bears. We chat about all aspects about hunting bears from shot placement to habits and patterning. We even talk a little about the banning of grizzly bear hunting in B.C. and the negative impacts it has caused.

Joey Buchanan, Ep. 165

Sat, 01 Apr 2023 20:30:00 -0000

This week our buddy Curt Cabrera sits down with Dalton to talk to our friend Joey Buchanan. And if you're a serious turkey hunter, especially if you chase them with a stickbow.... do you really need more than that....?! Joey talks about his approach to hunting gobblers with a bow, lots of lessons he's learned along the way from both failed and successful hunts, and of course lots of funny stories. If you can't wait to get into the turkey woods right now take warning... this one's not gonna help matters!

Barry Wensel, Ep 164

Sat, 25 Mar 2023 20:00:00 -0000

Mention the name "Wensel" to any serious bow hunter and they will immediately conjure up images of mature whitetail bucks with more horns than a brass band! But Barry Wensel has been a passionate bear hunter for many years, taking several dozens of them from all over the United States and Canada. This week Alan and Dalton got the chance to sit down with Barry and hear some of his many adventures with our North American black bear. From funny stories of past hunts, to little know facts and tricks he's learned along the way, if you want to hunt black bears you won't want to miss this one. If you don't want to hunt black bears.... you probably will after listening to this one!

Curt Cabrera, Ep163

Sat, 18 Mar 2023 20:00:00 -0000

This week we talk to our ol' buddy Curt Cabrera. Anyone that follows Tradlife Films knows the Curt is turkey killing machine! We always love having Curt on the podcast when things start to green up a bit and everyone gets birds on the brain! Curt talks about every aspect from decoys, ghillies and string trackers to shot placement! If you hunt turkey with a stickbow or if you're thinking about it, you don't want to miss this one!

Harold Fahrenbrook, Ep 162

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 21:00:00 -0000

This week Maribeth and Ethan sit down with Harold Fahrenbrook of Colorado. Harold has been guiding in Alaska for sheep, black/grizzly and brown bear. To say he's "been around the block" is an understatement. Harold has a wealth of experience both in the field, and in the political arena acting for the preservation of bowhunting. In fact, as badly as we wanted to have Harold on to talk about his may adventures and hunts, we dedicated this visit specifically to the political side of his involvement. This is an area where we can all do better and getting your feet wet in this arena can be a bit overwhelming at first. We talk about Lots to chew on in this one and great food for thought!

Corey Bailey, Ep 161

Sat, 04 Mar 2023 21:30:00 -0000

This week Dalton and Ethan sit down with our buddy Corey Bailey of South Louisiana. Corey is one of those hard working, quiet bowhunters that just flat gets it down year in and year out. We talk about the great fall he had last hunting season, future plans, and hunting from the Atchafalaya Basin up into the Mid-West. Corey is a down to earth and humble guy and we really enjoyed catching up with him!

Gene Wensel, Ep 160

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 22:00:00 -0000

This week Ethan, Dalton, and Alan sit down to chat with the one and only Gene Wensel. Gene entertains us with stories on everything from how his season went, wearing masks, a little bowhunting history, today's youth.... you name it and Gene covers it! Always fun to have this guy around! You don't want to miss this one!

Back Trails, Ep 159

Sat, 18 Feb 2023 21:00:00 -0000

This weeks Back Trails episode is chocked full of adventure and connections to history! Rick Snell grew up in Illinois, but spent over half of his life in Alaska. While there, Rick squeezed in a lot of bowhunting and along the way became the first bowhunter to take all of the big game species in Alaska including many grizzly bears, and he used recurves of his own making. Over the years, Rick also made lots of connections to some of the pioneers of modern bowhunting. Our friend Mike Mitten got us in touch with Rick to talk about all the bowhunting he'd done in the last frontier. But along the way we learned about his connections with Mel Johnson, Fred Bear, Glenn St.Charles, Jay Massey, Ed Bilderback and the Valiant Maid, just to name a few! This was a really fun episode to record and we thought it was only fitting to release this one as a Back Trails! Hope you enjoy it!

Joe Elsworth, Ep 158

Sat, 11 Feb 2023 21:00:00 -0000

While at the Kalamazoo Traditional Bowhunter Expo, Ethan had a chance to sit down for a chat with Joe Elsworth of Michigan. Our buddy Greg Darling co-hosts and we spend some time listening to Joe talk about some of his many adventures in Alaska over the years. Joe is a humble man that had the passion to make it happen on many adventures. Along the way, he discovered several "ways to die in Alaska" and he recounts some of those tales with us. This is a fun episode and you're gonna enjoy this one!

2023 TRADBOW EXPO, Ep 157

Sat, 04 Feb 2023 21:00:00 -0000

This weeks episode was recorded live at the 2023 Traditional Bowhunting Expo, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Nathan conducted a seminar on bowhunting mountain whitetails and we're happy to bring it to you! Hope you enjoy!

Bryan Broderick, Ep156

Sat, 28 Jan 2023 22:00:00 -0000

This week Dalton and Ethan sit down with our buddy Bryan Broderick of DaySix Gear. This is a good ol' fashioned shooting the bull episode and we talk about everything from arrow set up to bowhunting vs bow shooting and even a little bit of "industry" in this one.

Chris Parrino, Ep 155

Sat, 21 Jan 2023 22:00:00 -0000

This week our buddy Chris Parrino drops by for a chat. This episode was an off the cuff discussion with Chris about hunting grizzly, brown bear, and polar bear. Chris has taken several of these bears with a traditional bow, and not many people can make that claim. Chris is also the type of guy that never brags about what he's done, but he's done a lot! We even talk about meat care and some wild game recipes. It's a fun conversation and we hope you'll enjoy it!

PBS & Compton's, Ep154

Sat, 14 Jan 2023 22:00:00 -0000

This week our good buddies and current President's of both the PBS and Compton's, Matt Schuster and Bryan Burkhardt join us to talk about both the importance and benefits of these two phenomenal organizations, and why you should be a member of each!

Jack Spinks, Ep 153

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 21:00:00 -0000

This week Ethan and Dalton sit down for a chat with our buddy Jack Spinks, of Australia. We love having Jack on because we never know exactly what we're going to talk about.... we just know it's going to be epic and hilarious! Jack bowhunts constantly, and while we are jealous.... it does make for great adventures! Hope you enjoy this one as much as we did!

Jeff Lander, Ep 152

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 21:00:00 -0000

This week Dalton and Ethan sit down with our friend Jeff Lander of Primitive Outfitting. From British Columbia, Alberta and Texas we talk about rattlesnakes, grizzly bears, big mule deer bucks, and pigs.... both feral and prize winning 4-H hogs!! Fun conversation for sure!!

Tom Jenkins, Ep 151

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 14:00:00 -0000

This week Alan and Ethan sit down with our buddy Tom Jenkins of Zipper Bows. You'll never here Tom say it, but he is a killer on big whitetail bucks. We invited Tom on to talk about the great buck he took this fall, but in typical Jenkins fashion the conversation quickly turns back to hunting in general and woodsmanship skills. Which is always fine by us! Hope you enjoy this one!

December Whitetails, Ep 150

Sat, 10 Dec 2022 22:00:00 -0000

This weeks topic is all about the struggles of chasing whitetails in the month of December. This time of year can definitely be a grind and it can be hard to stay positive. We discuss some of the challenges and also some of the strategies for trying to seal the deal in this difficult phase of the whitetail season.

Bob Smith, Ep 149

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 22:00:00 -0000

This week Dalton and Maribeth catch up with our buddy Bob Smith of Big Stick Archery. Dalton, Ethan Henson and Bob recently returned from chasing whitetails in the land of giants and it's a fun conversation about their recent hunt, and Bob's following hunt where he arrowed a great mid-western buck. Good ol' fashion deer hunting stories with a great guy like Bob.... what could be better?!!

Woodsmanship, Ep 148

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 21:30:00 -0000

This week Dalton and Ethan sit down with Bill Thompson of Spartan Forge. Bill spent a large portion of his 20 years of service in the military predicting the movements and targeting of the bad guys. Using those skills, he has developed a mapping application that also utilizes decades of scientific research on whitetail deer to help hunters process information effecting deer habits and movement patterns. Spartan Forge isn't your typical "when to hunt app". Rather, it's a great tool to compliment a hunters woodsmanship skills and a single source for weather conditions, terrain features, moon phases, etc... and breaks down specific areas in the country to help hunters process the information that can help us to be more successful. In this episode, Bill breaks down some of the scientific data that has come from research facilities from across the nation.

Woodsmanship, Ep 147

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 23:00:00 -0000

This week Alan, Maribeth and Ethan sit down to talk about identifying and hunting transitions, and how animals use them. Transitions are key pieces of the puzzle and often times don't get the thought and study they should. Alan goes over some of his favorite aspects of hunting these overlooked areas.

Scott and Brian Koelzer, Ep 146

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 22:00:00 -0000

This episode was a great conversation with our friends and father and son, Scott and Brian Koelzer of Montana. Topics cover everything from hunting whitetails in grizzly country, elk hunting, the future of bowhunting, and growing up a bowhunter. Really fun talk and we're sure you're gonna enjoy this one!

Alaskan Moose Adventure - Part 3, Ep 145

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 21:00:00 -0000

Join us for part 3 of the Bryan Burkhardt and Monty Browning Alaskan Moose adventure! If you haven't caught the previous episodes, you definitely need to check them out. If you have, grab a cup of coffee and pull up a log by the campfire for the conclusion of this epic adventure into the north country!

Alaskan Moose Adventure - Part 2, Ep 144

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 21:00:00 -0000

This week we bring you part 2 of Monty and Bryan's Alaskan moose hunt recorded live each night at the campfire. Bryan and Monty detail the days events allowing us to follow along for the entire adventure. Enjoy and stay tuned!

Alaskan Moose Advture - part 1, Ep 143

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 22:00:00 -0000

This week we bring you part 1 of Monty and Bryan's Alaskan Moose hunt, recorded live each night at the campfire. Bryan and Monty detail the days events making it possible to follow along for the entire adventure. Enjoy, and stay tuned!

Alaskan Moose Adventure! Ep 142

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 15:00:00 -0000

This week we're joined by two of our favorite people. Bryan Burkhardt and Monty Browning. This episode is somewhat of a teaser and you'll want to stay tuned over the next few episodes for sure! The guys tell us about their recent trip north for Alaskan Moose, hunting in the Alaskan bush, and some big news of things to come. You don't want to miss this one!!

Saddles, Ep141

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 21:00:00 -0000

We've gotten a lot of requests regarding saddle hunting lately. Since we're not to familiar with this method of hunting we had our good buddy Jason Redd of Timber Ninja Outdoors on to tell us all about them. Jason, Jordan, and Tyler at Timber Ninja all utilize saddles in specific scenarios and Jason talks in detail about using the saddle hunting system as a tool and when it's applicable.

Woodsmanship, Ep 140

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 21:00:00 -0000

This week we're joined by a longtime friend, Emile LeBlanc. Emile has been hunting with a traditional bow for over 50 years and is a retired biologist for Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries. To say he know a thing or two about deer biology is a vast understatement. Emile has spent years conducting and coordinating deer studies and shares some of the insights he's learned over a long career in the field. This weeks episode is a deep dive into some of the often overlooked aspects of items we should all have in our woodsmanship tool bag!

Kirby Kohler Ep, 139

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 21:00:00 -0000

This week we catch up with Kirby Kohler. Kirby has been a Traditional Bowhunter Magazine contributor for over 20 years and is one of those quite killers we love to talk to! We talk about the the secret sauce to being successful in the field, the benefits of spending tons of time in the woods, woodsmanship, a little deer biology, and of course lots of bowhunting stories!

Back Trails, Ep 138

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 23:00:00 -0000

Everyone in the traditional bowhunting community has heard of Paul Shchafer and his many exploits in bowhunting as well as his Silver Tip Recurves. Called by many "the greatest bowhunter that has ever lived", we wanted to hear from some that knew him best. Barry Wensel and Scott Koelzer were two of Paul's closest friends and this week they share some of their memories of Paul from both past hunts, his humbleness, and life in general. Pull up a seat close to the fire and join us for a great campfire chat!

Woodsmanship, Ep 137

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 20:30:00 -0000

To loosely paraphrase Aldo Leopould, "The deer hunter sits where he can see the trail, the duck hunter sits where he can see the sky... the non hunter does not see".... or something similar. This week Maribeth, Dalton, and Alan talk about that "gut feeling" and the subtle cues we pick up on from past experiences as bowhunters. Great episode and some hardy food for thought!

Woodsmanship Ep 136

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 20:30:00 -0000

This week Dalton and Ethan sit down with our good buddy Clay Epperson to talk about our favorite topic, woodsmanship and the importance of learning to get closer. No matter how far you can group arrows efficiently, the closer you can get the more you'll improve your overall chances of making it count when the moment arrives!

Tactics vs Woodsmanship, Ep 136

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 20:30:00 -0000

This week Nathan, Dalton, and Ethan sit down to discuss the differences between tactics and woodsmanship and how they correlate. Lots of great nuggets to help keep things in perspective as we head into season!

Adventure!! Ep 135

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 20:00:00 -0000

Adventure is where you find it! Whether or not you're chasing polar bears on the ice caps or camping out overnight on a local wildlife area, you can find adventure. In fact, a little "lesser" adventure can prepare you and build good experience for future "greater" adventures. This week Ethan sits down with our good friends Jason Redd and Chris Parrino to talk about just that. If you're an experienced adventure bowhunter or would like to experience that, there are some great nuggets of info in this one.

Jake Downs, Ep 134

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 20:00:00 -0000

This week Ethan catches up with our buddy Jake Downs. Jake and Lona recently returned from a from a great trip to Africa where they were able to take some absolutely beautiful animals. Jake tells us all about their adventures, exactly how they happened. Bow hunting in all its grandeur including the highs and the struggles. A great conversation if you've ever dreamed of hunting the dark continent, or if you just like good old fashioned bowhunting. And let's be honest, if you didn't... you wouldn't have made it this far in to this weeks episode description! Enjoy!!

Bryan Broderick, Ep 133

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 21:30:00 -0000

This week Ethan and Maribeth catch up with our friend Bryan Broderick of DaySix Gear. We talk about everything from a bit of conservation and history, antelope, axis deer, elk, hunting out of blinds, and keeping the main thing, the main thing in bowhunting. A great conversation with a great guy!

Robert Carter, Ep 132

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 23:30:00 -0000

This week Dalton and Maribeth sit down with Robert Carter of Southern Georgia. With decades of bowhunting and woodsmanship in the South Georgia swamps, Robert is a treasure chest of great information, and it doesn't stop with pigs! Great conversation with a great guy!! You can check out his youtube channel at "Robert Carter" for more great stuff!

Don Thomas, Ep 131

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 17:00:00 -0000

This week we sit down with Don Thomas and talk about a wide range of topics. With all the talk about the Robertson-Pittman act in political circles these days, we thought it would be a good idea to touch on exactly what that is. But we quickly move on to bowhunting and adventure, and even discuss responsibilities we share as bowhunters to be informed and speak intelligently on our passions. As always, this conversation with Don is as pleasant, thought provoking, and fun as every one we've ever had with him.

The Adventures of Too Short and Too Tall, Ep 130

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 22:00:00 -0000

Traditional Bowhunters form some of the strongest bonds and best friendships of any outdoor pursuit. This week we dive into one of those bonds with Paul Brunner (Too Short) and Tom Storm (Too Tall). This is a great conversation filled with epic pranks, fond memories, and grand adventures!

Allen Clark, Ep 129

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 20:30:00 -0000

This week we sit down with Allen Clark of Indiana. Allen has hunted extensively throughout North America as abroad and remains a humble guy that has a deep passion for the adventure of traditional bowhunting. This was a really fun episode filled with great hunting stories, adventure, and some perspective thrown in for good measure!

Stone Points, Ep 128

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 21:00:00 -0000

On this weeks episode we sit down with our resident stone point expert and none other than our buddy Paul Brunner. Both of these guys have taken truck loads of animals with knapped heads. We get into some of the history of stone heads regarding Native Americans and earlier peoples, the process of making heads and mounting them, and of course some bowhunting stories! If you've ever had any interest in hunting with stone heads, you don't want to miss this one!

Michael Arnette, Ep. 127

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 20:00:00 -0000

On this weeks episode we sit down with our buddy Michael Arnette of Tall Tines Archery to talk bowhunting. Michael is a great guy and one of the "quiet killers" we love talking to so much. Michael talks about growing up in a non hunting family and his interest in becoming a hunter as a kid, becoming a bowhunter and then bowyer, and of course lots of hunting tales! Great conversation with a great guy!

Woodsmanship, Ep-126

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 21:00:00 -0000

This week we sit down with our old buddy and co-host Nathan Killen, an officially welcome our friend and new co-host Maribeth Kulynycz to discuss an often overlooked aspect of bow hunting. It's ok if the animals win, in fact they should and do win over 90% of the time! That's part of what makes bowhunting so much fun! Accepting that and learning from those "failed encounters" can make us much better bowhunters.

Tom Storm, Ep 125

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 21:00:00 -0000

This week we got the chance to speak to Tom Storm of Montana and we loved every second of it! Tom holds the record for the most points scored in a single game at Montana State, as well as the lead season average, was drafted by the Chicago Bulls. He is a long time PBS member, was hunting with Paul Schafer, is a world famous fly fisherman, was one of the first modern bowhunters, and one of the first American bowhunters to hunt Russia along with his buddy Paul Brunner, and was one of the first modern bowhunters in the country to decoy whitetail deer, in fact he literally wrote the book on it. But above all of that, Tom is just a great, down to earth guy that loves to chase critters with a stick and string! You won't want to miss this one!

Gene Wensel, Ep124 - Part 2

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 21:00:00 -0000

This week we continue the conversation with our buddy Gene Wensel. If you missed part one, definitely check it out!!

Gene Wensel, Ep. 123 - Part 1

Sat, 28 May 2022 21:00:00 -0000

On this episode Alan, Dalton, and Ethan sit down for a chat with the one and only Gene Wensel. We set out to record the story of Woody, the giant Iowa non-typical buck Gene arrowed in 2004. We're sure most, if not all of our listeners are familiar with this story but for the whitetail fanatic, nothing beats listen to a legendary bow hunter talk about a legendary animal! We go down a few rabbit holes with Gene and delve into some bowhunting history and funny stories along the way of course, but this is one you don't want to miss!

Curt Cabrera, Ep 122

Sat, 21 May 2022 22:30:00 -0000

This week we catch up with our buddy Curt Cabrera of TradLife FIlms for our annual turkey talk! Curt fills us in on his season so far and we discuss everything from turkey strategy, ghillie suits, strange and hilarious trail cam pictures, and as always, good old fashioned bowhunting stories! If you're into turkey you don't want to miss this one!

In Memory of Ron LaClair, Ep 121

Sat, 14 May 2022 19:00:00 -0000

Traditional Bowhunting has lost another pioneer. We had the privilege of having Ron LaClair on the podcast back in April of 2021. We felt it would only be fitting to re-release our visit with Ron, in his memory. Hunt well Mr. LaClair.....

Back Trails - Dan Quillian, Ep 120

Sat, 07 May 2022 20:30:00 -0000

Named one of the most 25 influential bowhunters in the last 25 years by Archery Business Magazine in 2001, Dan Quillian was a true pioneer in the sport of bowhunting and one whom we owe a debt of gratitude. Dan was a founding member of the Traditional Bowhunters of Georgia, owner of Archery Traditions, a custom bowyer, produced the first commercial tree stand on the market, fought for bowhunting seasons in Georgia, hunted all over North America, and was a great ambassador for bowhunting, as well as a true conservationist well ahead of his time. We had the opportunity to chat with Dan's son Dee Dee Quillian and one time employee and friend of Dan, Buck Ernst. The stories told of Dan's adventures and passion for bowhunting are fascinating, and we really enjoyed hearing them. We're positive you will to!

Maribeth Kulynycz, Ep 119

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 20:00:00 -0000

THis week we catch u p with Maribeth Kulynycz of Maryland. Maribeth is the real deal and is definitely "our kind of people"! Growing up in a hunting family she made the transition to bowhunting in her early 20's, but after discovering the traditional bow she hasn't looked back since. Intelligent, well spoken, dedicated to traditional bowhunting, and most importantly in it for the right reasons. This was a great and fun conversation and topics discussed range from getting new people involved in bowhunting, the perspective of a lady bowhunter, being a positive influence for hunting, getting kids started down the right path, and you guessed it....good old fashioned bowhunting stories!

Brian Koelzer, Ep. 118

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 19:00:00 -0000

This week we sit down with Brian Koelzer. Brian grew up in Montana in the hay-day of modern bowhunting history and it was common for guys like Paul Shcafer, Paul Brunner, and Rosie Roseland to drop by to visit and swap bowhunting stories. Coming up like that, it's no wonder he has such an appreciation for bowhunting history. We go down a few rabbit holes on some of that history, as well as some hunting stories. This was a super fun conversation, and we hope you have as much fun listening!

Jack Spinks, Ep. 117

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 20:30:00 -0000

This week we catch up with our buddy Jack Spinks, our brother from the land down under! In typical Jack Spinks fashion, we have a hilarious conversation about basement snakes, feral cats, red stags, staying committed on a tough hunt, and defining your outlook to what you want out of bowhunting. It's a fun conversation with a great guy. Who knew Australia had good ol'boys!

Jeff Lander, Ep 116

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 20:30:00 -0000

This week we catch up with Jeff Lander of Primitive Outfitting in British Columbia. We talk about a little bit of everything this week from bowhunting pioneers, role models, younger bowhunters coming to the traditional ranks, mule deer, grizzly and black bears. But mostly we talk about chasing big black bears in the spring with a stickbow. Jeff has been a long time supporter of the PBS and has a wealth of experience and some great stories, and is really down to earth, just our kind of guy!!

Woodsmanship, Ep 115

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 21:00:00 -0000

This week, it's another Woodsmanship! Nathan is a shed hunting animal, and this week we discuss some of his tactics for finding sheds, but more importantly what information can be learned while shed hunting. Woodsmanship is an ongoing, never ending process and any reason to get out in the woods is a good one! There are tons of things to learn this time of year that you can store away for hunting season!

Woodsmanship, Ep 114

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 17:08:10 -0000

It's never to early to start planning for hunting season, plus it's a lot of fun! This week Dalton and Alan sit down to discuss what to look for this time of year in order to prepare for our favorite time of year. It's all about fitting pieces of the puzzle together, and lots of those little pieces can be gleaned this time of year. Of course, it would just be plumb rude to not include a few hunting stories!

PBS Banquet Family Reunion, Ep 113

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 16:00:00 -0000

This weeks episode is a compilation of conversations from this past weekends Biannual Professional Bowhunter Society Banquet in Reno, Nv. It's just a sampling of what a PBS banquet is all about. If you ever get a chance to attend you will likely never miss another one! It can be a little overwhelming for someone who attends their first banquet. Walking into a room filled with all the men and women a traditional bowhunter has read about for years. But that soon fades as you start having conversations with everyone and realize that they are just normal folks who are just as down to earth and passionate about chasing critters with a stick and string as you are! If you've ever wondered what it was like to attend one, this is a good sampling of what one might expect!

Bent Bow Productions

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 16:00:00 -0000

This week we catch up with our friends at Bent Bow Productions, Rodney York and Ron Crouch. We really love what these guys do and why they do it! We discuss adventure, priorities, preperations and balancing it all. Some great insight from a couple of very accomomplished bowhuters, Godly men, and all around great guys!

Curt Cabrera, Ep 112

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 22:00:00 -0000

This week we sit down for a chat with our buddy Curt Cabrera of TradLife Films. Most of our listeners will be very familiar with Curt and his youtube films, as he has been at it for quite sometime! Curt is a family man and very passionate about hunting with a traditional bow, just our kind of fella! We discuss Curt's whitetail season and annual deer hunt in Kansas, the highs and lows that go along with bowhunting, life lessons, and even a bit about turkeys. But you'll have to stay tuned for the more in depth upcoming turkey episode! We always enjoy having our buddies on, and Curt is definitely in that category!!

Jim Eeckhout, Ep 111

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 21:00:00 -0000

This weekend we catch up with our buddy Jim Eeckhout of Michigan. Jim is a great guy, great bowhunter, and great ambassador for traditional bowhunting. We discuss a wide range of topics from retaining new bowhunters, challenge vs reward, good old sweat equity, and of course bowhunting! Jim shares all about his most recent trip to Prince of Wales for coastal bruins, so there is plenty of action in this one!

Pig Hunt Recap, Ep.110

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 22:00:00 -0000

This week our old buddy Jeff Holchin joins Dalton for a rundown on the recent PBS Membership Pig Hunt in Georgia. This hunt is a blast and the guys talk all about the adventure had by all! The weather, the mud, the great food, the camaraderie and of course the pig hunting all combing to make this a great experience! We also talk a bit about the other membership hunts and give a rundown as to what they're all about!

Backtrails, Jerry Pierce, Ep 109

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 03:23:30 -0000

Our friend Pat Cebuhar recently reached out to us with an audio file containing an interview with the late Jerry Pierce. Pat was a close freind and hunting partner of Jerry's and joins us for a brief look back at who Jerry was, followed by a rare interview with Jerry condcted by Don Owens back in 1994. It's a rare glimpse into somewhat recent bowhunting history. Those that knew or know of Jerry are well aware of the contributions that he made to the sport of not just traditional bowhunting, but bowhunting in general. Jerry loved hunting with a bow and arrow and gave of himself tirelessly in order to promote his passion in order to promote the sport he loved. Join us for this installment of Backtrails as we reflect on those who came before us!

A New Beginning! Ep, 108

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 09:30:25 -0000

A few episodes ago our buddy Dennis Jackson told us a young mans story from a recent PBS membership hunt, and suggested we have him on the podcast. It took about half a secod to convince us! This week we sit down with Ross Pennebaker and Scott Record for an awesome chat. Ross is a 15 yr old young man who has a passion for all things outdoors, and all on his own deciede he wanted to be a bowhunter. With a littel help from some the PBS membership, Scott was able to procure him a bow set up and Ross took it from there and made it happen pretty much all on his own. This chapter of his story culminates to him taking his first buck on the Land Between the Lakes PBS membership hunt! Alan and I had a fantastic time listenting to the excitement in this young mans stories. Ross is not only a newly dedicated traditional bowhunter, but more importantly he is a fine young man and we're confident he will go on to be a very positive influence in the world of traditonal bowhunting!

Hannah and David Hoff, Ep 107

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 21:30:00 -0000

This week we were excited to sit down with David and Hannah Hoff of Colorado. The Hoff's are endurance athletes, hardcore stickbow hunters, and great down to earth people. We discuss their unique perspective of hunting with your spouse and the advantages and challenges of spending so much time together in the field. We discuss Hannah getting into hunting with a trad bow and the influence David had on her journey and as always, plenty of bowhunting! Really enjoyed this conversation and we think you will to!

Getting Started, Ep 106

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 22:00:00 -0000

This week Kegan McCabe of Omega Longbows joins us and we get into what is important and what's not important when it comes to getting started down the traditional journey. There are a ton of resources available nowadays. We try to bring a little different approach to light in this episode and cover the "keep it simple" aspect and keeping the journey fun.

Mike Roberts, Ep 105

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 21:30:00 -0000

This week we visit with Mike Roberts of Sauk Trail Archery. Mike grew up in traditional archery with his father Jerry Roberts, starting the business in 1981. Through the years Mike has seen a lot of changes come and go to traditional bowhunting, but through it all it's still the love of the chase, getting close, and the simplicity of the stick and string that gets him. We discuss topics ranging from an 18 year old young man on his own in ten square miles of Canadian wilderness figuring out running baits for bears on the fly, whitetails and muleys, adventure, spending time with family. Join us for a great conversation with a genuine, down to earth guy!

Q&A, EP 104

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 17:00:00 -0000

Alan and Nathan sit down with us this week for our listeners Q&A. We've received some great questions and got to as many as we could. Alan and Nathan drop some serious knowledge in this episode, you'll definitely want to tune in for this one!

Chris Parrino, Ep103

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 22:00:00 -0000

This week our buddy Chris Parrino joins us once again for another great discussion. Chris is one of those guys that is wildly successful as a bowhunter, but keeps a low profile. He's been at this for a really long time and has some wonderful insight he shares with us in regards to being a "successful" bow hunter. Like defining what success means to you, what it takes to achieve it, and focusing on your passion.

Dennis Jackson, Ep 102

Sat, 25 Dec 2021 22:00:00 -0000

This week our buddy Dennis Jackson joins us for a fun conversation. Anyone who knows Dennis knows how much he gives back to the sport of traditional bowhunting and how much fun he is to have in camp! We cover topics ranging from kids growing up hunting, woodsmanship, bowhunting stories, and even L.A.R.P.'ing! Join us for a great and funny conversation!

A Quick Look Back, Ep 101

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 21:00:00 -0000

They say it's always good to look back at where you've been to better understand where you're going. On the 101st episode, we're taking a quick look back. We talk about why we started this in the first place and what have been some of our favorite stories told by our incredible guests.

Woodsmanship, Ep 100

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 02:30:00 -0000

This week we talk to Alan about all the little things it takes to make it happen during bowseason. In many ways bowhunting is like a puzzle, knowing what pieces fit where is what it's all about. Alan dives into the specifics on what some of those pieces are.

Georgia Jeffery, Ep 99

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 08:30:00 -0000

This week we sit down for a chat with Georgia Jeffery of Bivouac Bows. Georgia grew up in the outdoors with her father and decided as a young teenager she wanted to be a bowhunter. That path has led her to traditional bowhunting and bow making as part owner of Bivouac Bows. Our conversation is wide ranging and includes her simple outlook on life, being a female bowhunter, advise for new stickbow hunters, and of course some hunting stories!

Woodsmanship, The RUT, Ep 98

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 21:00:00 -0000

You asked for it, here it is! This week Alan Altizer dives deep into the rut. How to approach hunting the different aspects of it, how different types of buck behave in it, and how to capitalize on it. We all dream about this time of year, and the more you know about it the better prepared you can be for it.

Iowa Strategies and a Recap, EP 97

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 21:30:00 -0000

This week we sit down with our good buddy Jason Redd from Timber Ninja Outdoors and discuss hunting in Iowa, strategies, ups and downs, heartbreak, and reality. Jason is a great woodsman with a track record and a wall to prove it.

Georgia Jeffery, Ep 99

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 20:00:00 -0000

This week we get a chance to talk to Georgia Jeffery of Bivouac Bows. Georgia grew up in the outdoors and decided she wanted to be a bowhunter as a young teenager, which turned into her becoming a traditional bowhunter and even becoming part owner of Bivouac Bows with Jim Belcher. We discuss a lot of topics including the traditional bowhunting community, bow building, getting started in shooting a stickbow, and as always, a good hunting story!

Ohio Recap, Ep 96

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 19:00:00 -0000

This week our buddies Craig Phelps and Ryan Glitsky join Nathan and Ethan for a hunt recap from the cabin. It was a great week full of funny stories, great company, and sharing ideas and learning from each other.... and maybe a bloody arrow as well!

A New Perspective, Ep 95

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 19:30:00 -0000

This week we sit down with Scott Peters. Scott grew up hunting and fishing with his father and uncles and is an experienced and successful modern bowhunter. Alan Alitzer gave Scott a recurve bow and he instantly fell in love with the flight of the arrow and decided to hunt with it this year. After his first successful traditional harvest, he's hooked for life! Scott shares some of the challenges and new found excitement he's discovered by hunting with the stick and string. He also shares the difference he feels between the hunting with the stickbow as opposed to a modern compound.

When Things Don't Go According to Plan..., Ep 94

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 20:30:00 -0000

"Chicken one day....Feathers the next....."

This week Alan, Nathan, and Ethan talk about facing challenges when things don't go according to plan. Anyone that bow hunts long enough will eventually experience some disappointments along the way. On this episode we discuss the importance of sticking with it learning to deal with those challenges. Sometimes a bow hunter can do everything correctly, and the chips fall the in favor of our quarry. But the hardships and obstacles only make the little victories that much sweeter!

Alaskan Adventure, Part 2 Ep 93

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 20:00:00 -0000

Eirc McKee and Vance Henry joined us back on episode 72 to discuss their upcoming hunt for Alaskan moose. Both experienced bowhunters, were venturing north for their first adventure in the Last Frontier. The discussed the challenges and logistics of planning a hunt like this for the first time. This week, the guys are back to tell us about their adventure and share with us the lessons learned along the way. What they will or will not change for next years adventure, and all the great aspects of their hunt!

Woodsmanship, Ep 92

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 20:00:00 -0000

On this episode we discuss something that is often overlooked, bow hunting big bucks vs bow hunting deer. We all love to dream about that big trophy buck slipping into bow range, but depending on where you live or hunt or what your perspective is will define what the word "trophy" means. Any deer taken with a bow and arrow under fair chase is more than qualified to be called a trophy. It's easy to forget that in todays constant barrage of social media posts and advertisements. On this episode, Alan touches on some of this as well as the difference in strategies for hunting "trophy" deer.

Crispin Henry, Ep 91

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 20:30:00 -0000

This week we sit down with Crispin Henry of Atlanta, Georgia. Crispin is a great guy and a great hunter. He's taken some really nice bucks in the suburban Atlanta area from places most people would never think about hunting. Crispin shares some of the insights he's learned along the way and goes into some of his tactics. If you're hunting urban areas or would like to, Crispin is a wealth of knowledge. He was hunting urban bucks before hunting urban bucks was cool!

October Lull, Ep 90

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 21:00:00 -0000

On this episode we're joined by our good friends and fellow Stickboys Alan Altizer, Aaron Miller, and Nathan Killen. The guys go over the aspects of the October Lull and what that really means. We discuss strategies and how to find and hunt deer during this challenging time frame.

Woodsmanship, Ep 89

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 21:00:00 -0000

This week Alan Altizer sits down with us as a follow up to last week podcast on marginal wind in mountainous terrain. This week we discuss how to use marginal winds in flat terrain. The features may be more subtle and have different factors to influence micro wind currents, but they are there! Learning how to use them can be key to figuring out how to take advantage of a mature animals weakness, and how to create an opportunity!

Woodsmanship, Ep 88

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 21:00:00 -0000

This week we sit down with our buddy Alan Altizer for a deep dive into utilizing marginal winds to hunt mature bucks. Alan goes in depth explaining this much overlooked tactic, and explains the advantages along with all the little details you should consider when exploiting this to get close to that bruiser buck! If you're serious about hunting whitetails with a stickbow, and if you're reading this we know you are, you don't want to miss this one. Grab a pen and paper and a cup of coffee and enjoy!

Nathan Killen, Ep 87

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 21:30:00 -0000

If you haven't heard, our buddy Nathan Killen is officially part of the crew now! Nathan has been a great buddy of ours for a while now and has always been a big part of what we do at The Stickboys, and now he's official! This week we catch up and talk about the upcoming season, some things we've got in the works, and dive into some of the subtleties of mature buck behavior.

Larry D Jones, Ep 86

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 21:30:00 -0000

This week we had the extreme pleasure to sit down with the one and only Larry D Jones of Oregon. Larry is 79 years young and has a literal lifetime's experience of bowhunting, and is still getting after it to this day. We talk about his recent scouting trips for his upcoming elk hunt, as well as a much anticipated opportunity to chase Alaskan/Yukon moose this coming fall! Larry started bowhunting in 1961. Back then if you bowhunted, you did so with a recurve or longbow because that's all there was. Over the years Larry has held to his passions and has enjoyed chasing critters all across North America and the dark continent of Africa. Great visit with a great gentleman!

So, you wanna hunt elk.... Ep 85

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 22:00:00 -0000

This week Nathan Killen joins in on the other side of the mic to chat with our good friend Alan Altizer about heading west to chase elk. Alan goes over some great things for the new elk hunter to consider, from the perspective of an eastern mountain whitetail guy with a lot of western experience as well. If you're thinking about getting your feet wet in the elk hunting game you should really check this one out!

Woodsmanship, Ep 84

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 22:00:00 -0000

This week our buddy Aaron Miller joins us for another Woodsmanship episode. Aaron is an outstanding traditional bowhunter. But more importantly, Aaron is a hardcore student of the whitetail and is extremely detailed about collecting data and learning from his encounters. On this episode, Aaron dives deep into scrapes and moss position, as opposed to moon phase. If you enjoy listening to knowledgeable stickbow hunters talking about using woodsmanship skills to become a better bowhunter like we do, you won't want to miss this one!

Trent Wengerd, Ep 83

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 21:00:00 -0000

On this episode the Ethan's sit down with Trent Wengerd of Wengerd Archery. Trent has done some pretty amazing adventuring with bow in hand and this week he shares some of those tales with us. If you like good hunting stories, you'll want to check this one out! If you don't like good bow hunting stories..... well.... who doesn't like good bow hunting stories?!!

Tom Jenkins, Ep 82

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 22:30:00 -0000

This episode we sit down with our ol'buddy Tom Jenkins of Zipper Bows. Tom is a heck of a hunter with a wall full of big whitetails to prove it, but more importantly he's a great guy to share camp with, shoot the bull with, and have as a friend. We chat about some past hunting trips, big bucks, and quite a bit of good natured ribbing!

Jake Downs, Ep 81

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 22:30:00 -0000

This week we sit down with our buddy Jake Downs. We've had a lot of comments recently from guys wanting to hear about how to get started making your first out of state or "adventure hunt". We couldn't think of a better guy to talk to than Jake! Just a normal guy talking to normal guys about how to get started down that path. Great conversation with a hardworking, family oriented, regular Joe that loves to bowhunt!

Ryan Rothhaar, Ep 80

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 22:30:00 -0000

This week we sit down with our friend Ryan Rothhaar. Ryan grew up learning the intricacy's of whitetail habits from one of the most knowledgeable hunters to ever pick up a stickbow. We discuss keeping the main thing - the main thing and how fundamentals a basics kill deer. Just like in sports, you always fall back on the basics, and hunting mature bucks is no different. This episode is full of great tidbits of information that you'll definitely want to store away for the upcoming fall!

Clay Epperson, Ep 78

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0000

This week Dalton sits down with our ol'buddy Clay Epperson. If you follow Clay you'll know that he's heck on swine!! Clay spends a lot of time slipping the through the inky blackness of the East Texas Piney Woods and this week, he and Dalton dive deep into what it takes to get an arrow in a wild pig at night with a stickbow!

Norm Johnson, Ep 77

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0000

This week Ethan and Josh sit down with good friend Norm Johnson. Norm is a longtime PBS member and has served as councilman and vice president, as well as president. He is the founder of Blacktail Bows, and living in Reedsport, Oregon, is an avid blacktail deer and Roosevelt Elk hunter. We discuss chasing blacktails, rocky mountain elk, Roosevelt elk, and high country mule deer! Good times and a great conversation with one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet!

Buddies and Bears and Alaskan Adventure

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0000

This week we sit catch up with Bubba Graves and Ben Pinney on their recent Alaskan adventure for bears. These guys have been friends for many years and as is so typical through the PBS, have shared some pretty epic adventures. This one however, very well may take the cake! Join us as Ben and Bubba give us a play by play on their recent trip for both brown and black bear in the land of the midnight sun. The kill is always icing on the cake, but as Bubba puts it, "it sure is some sweet icing!"

Nick Mars, Ep 74

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0000

The traditional bow hunting community is full of great people, but you'd be hard pressed to find a better guy than Nick, and he's as down to earth as they come. Nick has put his time in with a bow and arrow chasing game, but after only three short years he's been able to make the transition into strictly trad and has become a phenomenal shot with he recurve as well. Dalton and Ethan H. sit down with Nick to talk about making the change, and of course season this episode heavily with a good hearty dose of stick bow hunting!

Dick and Yote Robertson, Ep 73

Mon, 31 May 2021 00:00:00 -0000

This week we sit down with Dick and Yote Robertson for a great conversation! We discuss raising kids in the outdoors, sons "passing the torch" back to their dads in time, hunting Dall Sheep, and striking while the iron is hot! It's a great visit with a couple of genuinely great guys that love traditional bowhunting as much as anyone, and after decades still have the burning desire! Tune and and enjoy!

Alaskan Adventure, Ep 72

Mon, 24 May 2021 00:00:00 -0000

This week we sit down with our buddies Vance Henry and Eric McKee and discuss their upcoming Alaskan Moose Adventure. Eric and Vance hatched an idea of heading North to pursue the massive Alaskan/Yukon Moose at a recent PBS banquet. While these guys are very experienced bowhunters with a lot of adventurous hunts under their belts, this will be their first trip into the land of the midnight sun. We discuss the obstacles they've had to overcome thus far in the planning stages. Vance and Eric will join us again to update us throughout the journey as we tag along and see what we can glean from this adventure. If you long to travel to Alaska and hunt with the bow and arrow but have never had the opportunity, be sure to follow along with us!

Mike Mitten, Ep 71

Mon, 17 May 2021 00:00:00 -0000

This week we sit down with Mike Mitten of Herd Bull Productions. Mike is a highly successful traditional bowhunter, author, video producer, and one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. We Mike's passion for solo hunting wilderness and cover a variety of aspects including self reliance, woodsmanship, mental toughness, spiritual rejuvenation, balance, and family. This is a great conversation and if you hunt solo, dream about it, or just want to hear about it, you'll definitely enjoy this episode!

Woodsmanship, Ep 70

Mon, 10 May 2021 00:00:00 -0000

On this episode we sit down with our good friend Alan Altizer to talk about one of our favorite topics, woodsmanship! We go over everything from spring time preparations for the upcoming fall and making sense of scents, to armadillo chaps! Learning is always better when you can laugh along the way!

Curt Cabrera. Ep 69

Mon, 03 May 2021 00:00:00 -0000

This week Dalton and Ethan sit down with our buddy Curt Cabrera of TradLife Films. Most of our listeners will be familiar with Curt and his channel. Curt is deadly on turkey with a stickbow and manages to get outstanding footage of his hunts with stick and string every year. Curt sits down to talk how he is so consistent on turkeys, but we also touch a bit on parenting and his lovely daughters' passion for softball , and how it all ties in together! You'll definitely want to check this one out!!

Joey Buchanan, Ep 68

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0000

You'd be hard pressed to find a more knowledgeable bowhunter when it comes to turkey than Joey Buchanan. Joey has chased wild turkeys all across the country and Mexico, and he's completed the grand slam with, and without a blind, and with a bow and calls of his own making. He has done all of this because of his love of hunting wild turkey with a traditional bow and arrow, precisely our kind of guy! If you hunt turkey with a stickbow, or want to... you definitely don't want to miss this one!

Jim Eeckhout, Ep 67

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0000

This week we sit down to chat with our old buddy Jim Eeckhout. Jim is the exactly the kind of guy we had in mind when we launched the podcast! He's down to earth, humble, and an absolute killer with a stickbow. Jim has had some pretty incredible adventure and he does it the way it should be done, for the love bowhunting. Jim's long track record of successful bow hunts speaks for itself and it was a pleasure, as always, to sit down and chat with him!

Ron LaClair, Ep 66

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0000

This week we sit down with a living legend in traditional bowhunting and traditional archery, Ron LaClair. Ron is one of the pioneers of the sport we all cherish, and has seen a few things along the way! Ron has had a direct hand in the founding of everything from state and national organizations, to national shoots that are attended by thousands each year. Ron shares stories from the early days of bowhunting and what it was like to "hunt the hard way" from the early days. If you love traditional bowhunting, or just bowhunting period, Ron is one of the many guys that has paved the way to what we all hold so dear! So grab a cup of coffee, pull up a chair and enjoy this conversation with someone directly helped cut the trail we all trod!

Woodsmanship Ep, 65

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0000

This week we sit down with Scott Glisson. Scott is a Wildlife Officer and has spent many years teaching tracking skills to law enforcement all across the country. Scott is also a traditional bowhunter and we dive deep into all that experience and how it relates to woodsmanship and finding animals. Scott hits on several things that probably never occur to most of us. We can all be better trackers and this episodes definitely points that out! You don't want to miss this one!

Logan Glassburn, Ep64

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0000

On this episode Dalton and Ethan sit down with Logan Glassburn of Ohio. Logan has taken some incredible bucks including a true 200+ inch giant. At the same time, he still gets the passion and excitement from an encounter with a young buck or doe, our kind of guy!! Logan has an easy going nature and like all successful bow hunters we know, spends a ton of time in the field learning everything he can about mature deer! We have a little technical difficulty and loose Ethan, but Logan and Dalton carry on and its a great conversation between guys that just love to be in the woods, bow in hand!

Campfire Chat, Ep 63

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0000

Ethan sits down with Nathan and Jason on a recent scouting trip in the mountains of Virginia to swap hunting stories. The tent stove kept the low temps at bay as the guys tell stories of funny hunts, scouting for mountain bucks, and a little bit of everything in between!

Bryan Burkhardt and Chris Parrino, Ep 62

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0000

This week Ethan sits down with Bryan Burkhardt and Chris Parrino at the Pre-Spring Arrow Fling at Buck Hollow Bowhunters in Tennessee. It's always great to catch up with old friends, and we chat about the importance of recognizing the history of bowhunting, the personal fulfillment of making your own adventures, what bowhunting should be and what it is not, and of course some good old fashioned bowhunting stories!

Gary Renfro, Ep 61

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 01:00:00 -0000

On this episode, Ethan catches up with Gary Renfro of Colorado. Gary has had a lifetime of adventures in the Colorado high country, and beyond. From chasing Alaskan caribou to the goats and sheep of Colorado's high country, to a up close and personal experience with hunting mountain lions one on one without the help of hounds, Gary has done a ton. If you love adventure, you don't want to miss this one!

Connie Renfro Ep 60

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0000

This week we catch up with Connie Renfro of Colorado. Connie is one of the most accomplished bowhunters there is. She's been successful on hunts most of us dream of! If you've been around tradbow hunting for a while you will undoubtedly remember the great article she's penned for Traditional Bowhunter Magazine. It was great to chat with her about her beginnings and some of the many adventures she's had along the way. And from caribou to big horns, she's had some great ones! Connie also offers us a unique perspective not only from the standpoint of a highly successful bowhunter, but from the aspect of not growing up in a hunting family and being a lady bowhunter. One of our favorites for sure, you don't want to miss this one!

Road Trip! Ep 59

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0000

On this episode our buddy Josh Overcash joins Dalton on a roadtrip to South Georgia in pursuit of hogs. It's a daily journal of the trip down and back, each days hunts, and of course well seasoned with a lot of funny stories along the way. If you can't break away from the cold for a few days to chase pigs, you might as well listen to these two knuckleheads do it!!!

Bucks, Bears, Bulls, and Bank jobs! Ep 58

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0000

On this episode we sit down with two icons of traditional bowhunting, Gene Wensel and Paul Brunner. These guys have been at this for a lot of years and the stories these two tell are epic! Montana in the 70's and 80's was a mecca of sorts for traditional bowhunting and both Paul and Gene were there to see it first hand and were knee deep in it! We sit back and let these two ramble for hours telling one hilarious story after another, and we were even able to leave some of them in the episode! We loved every minute of it and think you will to. So set back and enjoy part 2 of this two part podcast with these two legends!

Bucks, Bears, Bulls, and Bank Jobs!! Ep 57

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0000

On this episode we sit down with two icons of traditional bowhunting, Gene Wensel and Paul Brunner. These guys have been at this for a lot of years and the stories these two tell are epic! Montana in the 70's and 80's was a mecca of sorts for traditional bowhunting and both Paul and Gene were there to see it first hand and were knee deep in it! We sit back and let these two ramble for hours telling one hilarious story after another, and were even able to leave some of them in the episode! We loved every minute of it and think you will to. So set back and enjoy part 1 of this two part podcast with these two legends!

Bent Bow Productions Ep 56

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0000

This week we sit down with Ron and Rodney of Bent Bow Productions. These fellas have been at this for a long time and have seen a lot! A long the way they have captured some pretty fantastic hunts and adventures, and they share those adventures through Bent Bow Productions. Great guys, great message, and a great conversation!

Mike Yancey, Ep 55

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 01:00:00 -0000

On this weeks episode we sit down with Mike Yancey of Pine Hollow Longbows. Pine Hollow Longbows has been in business for over 20 years and along the way Mike has helped many bowhunters acquire the skills to build their own bows, and more importantly...bowhunting memories. Mike talks about building special bows for hunts, special bows from friends, how his trapping background has helped his own bowhunting and woodsmanship skills, and as always a healthy dose of bowhunting adventure mixed in! We even dabble into favorite recipes!

Barry Wensel, Ep 54

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 01:00:00 -0000

"It ain't the years... it's the miles..." and as eluded to in this episode, Barry has seen a lot of miles in his time! Uncle Barry sits down with us this week and he tells us about everything from whitetails to warthogs. As usual, there are plenty of laughs along the way from this modern day icon of bowhunting and we enjoyed every second of it! And if you bowhunt and don't know who Barry is.... punch yourself in the throat, then pull up a chair, because you sure don't want to miss this one!

M. R. James, Ep 53

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 01:00:00 -0000

This week we sit down with M. R. James. M. R. has been around for a bit and has seen a ton! M. R. founded Bowhunter Magazine 50 years ago, back when information on bowhunting was awfully hard to find. There's no telling how many of us romping around the woods with a bow have ben influenced by Bowhunter Magazine. M.R. is still getting after it after all these years and is still making it happen! On this episode we discuss starting the magazine in the early days, the issues bowhunters face today, and of course lots of bowhunting stories! You'll definitely want check this one out!

Back Trails, EP 52

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0000

Join us for our latest installment of Back Trails, "In Pursuit of Trophy Whitetails", by Roger Rothhaar. Special thanks to Mr. M.R. James and Mr. Jeff Warren of Bowhunter Magazine for allowing us to bring you this classic!

Jason Redd, Ep 51

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 01:00:00 -0000

This week we sit down with our good buddy Jason Redd of Timber Ninja Outdoors. We talk about how the season went, hunting tactics, and the great buck he took this year. Jason is a stand up dude and is definitely our kind of guy! No fluff, no hype, and pure bowhunting!!

Woodsmanship, EP 50

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 01:00:00 -0000

In this "Woodsmanship" installment Alan Altizer gives us his thoughts on this years lessons learned, subtleties, adapting through the season, and the "how" part of why we hunt. It's another hour filled with gems of information that we as bowhunters sometimes overlook. Grab a cup of coffee, and sit back in front of the fire and give it a listen as you unwind from the holiday rush!!

Don Thomas, Ep 49

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 01:00:00 -0000

This week we got to sit down with Don Thomas. Don's is a very successful author and has many books to his credit from training labs and wings to traditional bowhunting. Don is also the co-editor of Traditional Bowhunter Magazine. With a wealth of knowledge and experience and decades in the field chasing critters around the world, Don has a unique perspective. Coupled with his down to earth and laid back nature, this was a great conversation!

Back Trails, Ep 48

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Join us for our next installment of Back Trails, "In Pursuit of Trophy Whitetails", by Roger Rothhaar. Special thanks to Mr. M.R. James and Mr. Jeff Warren of Bowhunter Magazine for allowing us the opportunity to bring you this classic!

Tom Jenkins, EP 47

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 01:00:00 -0000

This week we sit down with our buddy Tom Jenkins of Zipper Bows. Tom has been stickbow hunting for a long time and although he's much to modest to brag on himself, he's taken some great bucks over the years. He's exactly the kind of guy we had in mind when we started this podcast!!

Johnathan Moreland, EP 46

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 01:00:00 -0000

On this weeks episode we sit down with Johnathan Moreland of Arkansas. Johnathan recounts the story of his monster whitetail he took this year and all the ups and downs along the way. Great episode with a great guy that just really loves to be in the woods with a stickbow!

Back Trails, Ep 51

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 03:00:00 -0000

Curt Cabrera EP 45

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 01:00:00 -0000

This week we sit down with our buddy Curt Cabrera of Trad Life Films on his recent successful Kansas Whitetail hunt. Catching up with Curt is always a great time and this visit was no different. Curt tells us about his recent hunt and the goes through the highs and lows of chasing whitetails that we can all relate to. You don't want to miss this one!

Back Trails, Ep 44

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0000

"In Pursuit of Trophy Whitetails" Chapter 3. Join us for the next installment of Back Trails, campfire stories from a bowhunters den... Special thanks to Mr. M.R. James and Mr. Jeff Warren of Bowhunter Magazine for allowing us to opportunity to bring you this classic!

Clay Epperson Ep 43

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 01:00:00 -0000

This week we sit down with Clay Epperson. Clay spends an insane amount of time chasing big Kansas bucks and pigs around the piney woods of Eastern Texas where he calls home. Clay and his wife are raising their two young daughters, and he's figured out a way to maximize his hunting time without taking away from family time for sure!

Dale Wade Ep 42

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 01:00:00 -0000

There are two kinds of successful bowhunters. The kind we like to focus on and learn from here at The Stickboys, are the ones that pursue this passion because they love it. Just you're ordinary guy that is down to earth and makes it happen year after year. Dale Wade is just that kind of guy. On this weeks episode we visit with Dale and talk about all things traditional bowhunting!

Back Trails Ep 41

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0000

Join us for the second installment of "In Pursuit of Trophy Whitetails" by Roger Rothhaarr. We would like to thank Mr. M R James as well as Mr. Jeff Warren of Bowhunter Magazine for allowing us to bring you this rare and hard to find book. Pull up a log, grab a cup of coffee and welcome to Back Trails, Stories From a Bowhunters Den......

Monty Browning Ep 40

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 01:00:00 -0000

This week we catch up with our good buddy Monty Browning. We talk about getting back to Alaska, the changes bowhutning has seen over the last 50 years, and just a little chewing the fat.

Mid-Week Bull Session

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Dalton, Ethan, and Ethan sit down to BS a little about recent developments in Ohio! SPOILER ALERT!! Upcoming video to go along with this episode!

Woodsmanship Ep 38

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 01:00:00 -0000

On this episode, Alan Alitzer drops some woodsmanship knowledge about hunting small properties. Alan goes over everything form access, overhunting, patterning deer and most important on small parcels, how deer pattern you!

Back Trails - Ep39

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0000

The name Roger Rothhaarr is legendary among serious whitetail hunters. Roger was way ahead of his time in whitetail bowhunting strategies and overall whitetail knowledge. With a special thanks to M.R. James and Jeff Warren of Bowhunter Magazine, and Ryan Rothhaar, we are proud to bring you this long out of print book "In Pursuit of Trophy Whitetails" by Roger Rothhaarr if this second installment of Back Trails - tales from a bowhunters den......

Ryan Rothhaar Ep 38

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0000

Roger Rothhaar was one of the most knowledgeable whitetail hunters that has ever picked up a bow and arrow. He was way ahead of his time and a pioneer in white tail hunting strategies. This week we sit down with Ryan Rothhaar and talk all about his father and some of that knowledge that was handed down to him. We will be reading "In Pursuit of Trophy Whitetails" buy Roger in the upcoming installment of Back Trails, and Ryan was kind enough to help everyone get to know the man behind the book.

Woodsmanship Ep36

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0000

This week's episode of Woodsmanship is all about calling with Alan Altizer. It's now how you say it... it's what you say and when you say it! We discuss calling tactics from vocalizations to rattling. The time is just around the corner and you don't want to miss this one!

Warren Womack Ep 35

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0000

Warren Womack was mobile hunting before mobile hunting was cool. On this episode we sit down with Warren and he talks about the the importance of scouting with "open eyes" and being highly mobile in order to find the freshest sign and the spot you just can't walk away from.

Aaron Miller Ep 34

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0000

On this episode we sit down with Aaron Miller of Ohio. Aaron is one of those guys that you may not have heard of, but you need to! Aaron has been keeping detailed records of encounters and things he has learned over the years in pursuit of trophy whitetails. The results are a huge base of knowledge and understanding of one of the world's greatest game species, the mature whitetail!

Chris Parrino Ep 33

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0000

This week we sit down with Chris Parrino and talk about some of the many adventures he's had and some of the incredible adventures he's had with stick and string! Chris has had some crazy adventures and yet is as down to earth and humble as a guy can get. Great conversation with a great guy!!

Back Trails Ep 32

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0000

Join us in this weeks episode as Chad Slagle presents our final installment of Bowhunting Alaska's Wild Rivers by Jay Massey. We would like to to extend a hear felt thank you to the Massey family for allowing us the opportunity to share this now rare and out of print book. Jay was a pioneer in modern traditional bowhunting and we as bowhunters owe men like him a great debt of gratitude. We would also like to thank Chad for helping us present some of Jay's writings to those that may have never had the opportunity to hear it. We hope you've enjoyed our first installment of Back Trails, and stay tuned for more!

Saddle Hunting Ep 31

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0000

This week we sit down to discuss saddle hunting and where to start with them. Joey has been utilizing saddles for not only deer, but many other species for over 20 years now. You can say he was a saddle hunter before saddle hunting was cool!! On this episode, Joey explains some of the things he's learned along the way.

Woodsmanship Installment 2 Ep 30

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0000

Woodsmanship... it's one of those things that you pay for, but you certainly can't buy! Alan Altizer and Nathan Killen are two of the most knowledgeable woodsman you will ever find. We sit down to discuss skills and observations they've learned over the years that will help you become an all around better woodsman and ultimately, a better hunter regardless of what stage of your journey you are on!

Back Trails Ep 30

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0000

Bowhunting Alaska's Wild Rivers by Jay Massey. Chapters 10,11 & 12

Paul Brunner Ep 28

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0000

This week we catch up with Mr. Paul Brunner. Paul has been chasing critters all over the world with a stick and string for decades, has chased animals in foreign and dangerous countries where likely no westerner had been up to that point, and continues to chase bugling bulls each fall into his 70's and all for one reason.... because he loves to do it!

Jake Downs Ep 27

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0000

This week we prioritizing life in order to make that hunt happen sooner than later. Jake is a hard working, blue collar family man and yet still finds a way to get it done, year in and year out. We go over the little everyday things you can do without, to putting a plan into action. If you've ever dreamed about going on an extended hunt, you'll want to give this one a listen!

Daniel Colloms Ep 26

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0000

This week we sit down and chat with Daniel Colloms. Daniel is an 18 year old young man and is a phenomenal shot with a trad bow. He also loves to bowhunt more than anything, and Daniel tells us about his plans for 60 days of solo hunting out west. If you think "younger folks just don't get it"....you need to listen to this one!!

TJ Conrads Ep 25

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0000

On this weeks episode we sit down with TJ Conrads of Traditional Bowhunter Magazine. TJ's been around and seen a lot, including many changes. We discuss how hunting with a stickbow has evolved and what's possibly down the road. And as usual, bowhunting adventure!

Gene Wensel Ep 24

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0000

Every serious bowhunter knows who Gene Wensel is. His whitetail knowledge is legnedary. This week we sit down with Gene and listen as he spins yarns about bowhunters from yesteryear, history, and bowhunting stories of old, as no one but Gene can. You don't want to miss this one!

What exactly is PBS all about.....? EP 23

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0000

We've gotten a lot of questions recently asking, what is PBS really all about. On this bonus episode we sit down with our good friend Matt Schuster of The Professional Bowhunters Society to help us explain all about it, and maybe talk a little bowhunting along the way......

Bowhunter from down Under Ep 22

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0000

On this episode we sit down with our buddy Jack Spinks from Australia. Jack spends an incredible amount of days each year chasing everything Australia has to offer. From feral cats to Asiatic water buffalo, Jack has tons of experience and the stories to go with them!

Back Trails Ep 20

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0000

Back Trails - Bowhunting Alaska's Wild Rivers by Jay Massey

Chapters 6, 7, & 8 - Installment 3, Episode 20

Bottom Land Bucks

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0000

This week we sit down with Harmon Carson of Louisiana. Harmon has had great success on big mature whitetails in the low country for years and in this episode he goes overs some "of the details that make the masterpiece"!!

Jeff Holchin Ep 18

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0000

We sat down to chat with our good buddy Jeff Holchin about how to plan a hunting trip on a budget. Jeff's a great bow hunter, and about as frugal a planner as you'll ever meet when it comes to planning hunts. Jeff gives us some great tips and insights on how he makes really cool and adventurous hunts without breaking the bank!

Jason Redd

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0000

This week we sit down with Jason Redd of Timber Ninja Outdoors and talk about everything from going down the trad bow journey to tactics with a lot of good old bowhunting stories mixed in!

Tom Clum Ep 16

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0000

Tom is one of the most influential archery coaches in the world today. But on this episode as always, we talk pure bowhunting! Tom takes us through how he got started, the evolution of Rocky Mountain Specialty Gear, his time proven strategies for elk, and tells us about a hunt that fulfilled every aspect of a "successful hunt".

Jon Simoneau Ep 15

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0000

This week we sit down with Jon Simoneau to discuss Mid Western Farmland Whitetails strategies. Jon has taken many mid-western studs over the years and on this episode he dives into how he does it and what that process looks like throughout the year. We also discuss camera and stand set ups, along with some interesting observations Jon has made over the years of studying big bucks.

Bryan Broderick Ep 14

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0000

On this episode we sit down with Bryan Broderick of DaySix Gear for a good old fashioned B.S. session. We touch on everything from cooking wild game to moose hunting. But focus mostly on elk hunting and shooting the bull.....

Peter Juulsgaard EP 13

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0000

This week we sit down whit Peter Juulsgaard of Denmark. Peter offers a unique perspective, being one of only 50 traditional bowhunters in his country. We discuss hunting roe deer and other European game species, his extensive filming, and traveling to bowhunt in Eruope.

Back Trails...

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 04:00:00 -0000

Join us for the second installment of Back Trails, A Campfire Reading From the Den of A Bowhunter. Bowhunting Alaska's Wild Rivers by Jay Massey ~ Chapters 3 through 5

Nathan Killen Ep. 11

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0000

In this weeks episode Dalton and I sit down with our good buddy Nathan Killen to talk about something that we're extremely passionate about, hunting mountain whitetails! Nathan is a major league mountain buck hunter with tons of knowledge, and he drops a little on us in this episode. If you're a interested in chasing old mountain bucks, grab a pen and paper and tune in to this one!

Out of State Hunting Ep. 10

Mon, 25 May 2020 00:00:00 -0000

.This week we're joined by our buddies Ethan Henson and Josh Overcash to talk about planning and tactics for whitetail hunting out of state in a round table format. We cover everything from selecting a state to hunt, to using terrain features and e-scouting, to laying good old fashioned boot leather to select the best place to hunt in a limited time.

Back Trails Ep. 9

Wed, 20 May 2020 04:00:00 -0000

Join us for our first installment of Backtrails...fire side readings from the den of a bowhunter. Our buddy Chad Slagle will be reading Bowhunting Alaska's Wild Rivers by Jay Massey. This book is a classic in traditional bowhunting by one of the greats of our sport and is no longer in print, making it extremely hard to find. Hope you enjoy, and stay tuned for more!

Chad Slagle - Episode 8

Mon, 18 May 2020 00:00:00 -0000

This week we visit with our buddy Chad Slagle and talk about a multitude of things from a chance encounter with Fred Bear and how Jay Massey influenced Chad to take up the stick and string, to just plain old bow hunting!

Tom Vanasche

Mon, 11 May 2020 00:00:00 -0000

This week we sit down with Tom Vanasche to discuss close encounters as Tom tells us about some exciting hunts for Oregon black bears and Alaska brown and grizzly bears!

Jeff Lander of Primitive Outfitting

Mon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 -0000

On this weeks episode we sit down with Jeff Lander of Primitive Outfitting. Jeff runs one of North Americas premier outfitting services, and has been a loyal and generous supporter of the PBS for many years. Topics covered are everything from guided hunts and hair raising experiences with bears, to today's hunting industry and positive influences on the traditional bowhunting community!

Clay Hayes

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0000

This week Dalton and I are joined by Clay Hayes of Twisted Stave Media. We discuss "growing" bowhunters, and the next generation of outdoors men and women - and providing them opportunities.

Curt Cabrera

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0000

This week we visit with Curt Cabrera of Tradlife Films and talk about everything related to chasing turkey with a stickbow, even self filming it! Curt's been around a while and has seen a thing or two in the turkey woods and shares his knowledge and experience with us. It's a perfect way to gear up for spring stickbow gobblers!

Talking Turkeys with Joey Buchanan

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:30:00 -0000

This week we're joined by turkey hunter wizard Joey Buchanan. Joey has completed the turkey slam with a blind, without a blind, and with all home made equipment from calls to his bow. Joey has seen it all in the turkey woods and we discuss strategies and manage to tell a few hunting stories along the way!

Alan Altizer

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0000

This episode we sit down with the one and only Alan Altizer. Alan has been studying and chasing whitetails for decades and we discuss some of the hidden gems he's learned over the years studying and chasing these amazing animals! If you're a whitetail nut, you don't want to miss this one!

The Stickboys Intro

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Join Dalton Lewis and Ethan Rodrigue on this introductory episode. What you can expect to hear from us! Brought to you by The Professional Bowhunters Society