Gritty Podcast

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android On this episode of the Gritty Bowmen our friend Jason Phelps shares some elk calling techniques. Watch for more Elk Nuggets from Jason Phelps coming soon.

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android On this episode of the Gritty Bowmen Aron Snyder talks about the will to live. What does it take to survive in the wilderness? How do you stay mentally focused? Can you train for it? Find the answers to these questions and chase a few squirrels along the way. Aron shares about the new Apollo backpack from Kifaru International. Use code GRITTY15 to get 15% off that pack for all of our Gritty Bowmen listeners. Like our Facebook and Instagram pages to be entered into our upcoming giveaways.

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android On this episode of Gritty Bowmen, Anthony Spencer and myself sit down with Sadie Kennel and Jason Wright. Sadie has been on the gritty bowmen once before on episode 60. I've followed Jason for years along with his friend Steve Speck via their outdoor film company, Pure Elevation. In this podcast, Jason tells us about hunting wolves, about his favorite hunting and dating methods, I mean stalking methods… er dating? And Sadie blames Jason for her insatiable shed hunting addiction.

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android On this episode of the Gritty Bowmen we meet with Mark and Jeff Skousen, Russ Meyer, Anthony Spencer and Corey Jacobsen. What does it take to get an elk on the ground? Do you really need to be in Elk Shape? Or is it just about mental toughness?

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android On this episode of The Gritty Bowmen Anthony Spencer and I sit down at the Northwest Hunting and Conservation Expo at the MTN Ops booth with two fabulous ladies, Jana Waller and Jules McQueen. You may already know these awesome gals, but you may not know that these two are besties of the first degree. We dive into how they met, some crazy hunts they've been on and why women are making a difference in today's world as it relates to the public's perception of hunting. This podcast was a blast! I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. http://www.skullboundtv.com https://www.instagram.com/skullboundtv/?hl=en http://www.thesportsmanchannel.com/shows/brotherhood-outdoors/ http://backstageandbackroads.com carbontv.com http://julesmcqueen.com instagram.com/julesmcqueen

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android On this episode of the Gritty Bowmen Aron Snyder and Brian talk about Backcountry Shelters. Featured in this podcast: anjan Soulo Hilleberg Zebra Light Rokslide Rockslide Kill Kit Kifaru supertarp megatarp sawtooth stoves www.1shotgear.com

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we chat with our good friend Ty Stubblefield of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. "They've done studies to find out why someone stopped hunting, or why they didn't get started hunting, and the number one answer was 'they didn't have a place to hunt'." Featured in this podcast: https://www.backcountryhunters.org ALC-American Lands Council Randy Newberg Hunt Talk Radio - Unfiltered Episode 10 Episode 17 BHA Rendezvous April 1st & 2nd in Missoula, Montana Back Country Hunters and Anglers - BHA Steven Rinella Episode 22: Meat Eaters Podcast

On this episode of gritty bowmen, A-Aron and I sit down at the Northwest Hunting and conservation expo with Robby Denning, Co owner of Rockslide. Robby is the sort of guy you want to hunt with. Nice, Knowledgable, and an absolute killer. He has been dropping giant Mule Deer Season after season. We discuss What Robby feels are important and often over looked methods of hunting. And we talk about his new book, Hunting Big Mule Deer: How to Take The Best Buck of Your Life. http://www.rokslide.com http://www.amazon.com/Hunting-Big-Mule-Deer-Take/dp/069245795X http://kifaru.net

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we're back with Cory Miller at xXx Archery Shop and he tells us about some of the cool new products he picked up at this year's ATA show in Kentucky. If you live in the NW and you've never been to the XXX archery shop, you should go there. Corey has a cool, indoor electronic shoot for you to play with. And he's a limited distributor for Kifaru—so he has pack frames in his store that you can try on with an 85 pound bag of cement to see how it carries. And Corey is very knowledgeable about all things compound bow, backpacking, and hunting.

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android On this episode of Gritty Bowmen, we hang out with friend, Tim Burnett, of Solo Hunter at the MTN OPS booth at the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo in Salt Lake City. If you don't watch Solo Hunter, I think you're missing out. There are many great episodes but I highly recommend one of Tim's most recent shows, Season 6, episode 13, GALE FORCE BOW HUNT--this is a December Mule Deer in ID. You can download this episode at SOLOHNTR.VHX.TV. Also, you can watch many of the prior season episodes of SOLO HNTR on Tim's youtube channel--SOLO HNTR. You can find links to Tim's shows in the show notes of this podcast. This podcast is a 4-man show; as my hunting partner, Anthony Spencer, and co-host Aron Snyder join in for a laid-back hunt chat with The SOLO HNTR.

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android On this episode of Gritty Bowmen, I and my Hunting partner, Anthony Spencer, hang out with Alan Bolen and Spike Lewis of Bolen Lewis Outfitters. These guys Specialize in hard core backpacking hunts. They have been getting it done on POPE and YOUNG Sheep, goats, and bears for a years. They hold records for some of the largest sheep taken In British Columbia. They talk to us about how to pack for these epic hunts, about costs, and about the proper level of fitness required. These guys are the real-deal… they're super legit backcountry bowhunters extraordinaire. This podcast is full of hunting stories, and tips and insight into outfitting. This show has a little bit of everything gritty in it. Alan and Spike gave us their BolenLewis backpacking gear-list. This list is the result of years of backcountry-hunting experience. Go to the show-notes of this podcast on our website to see their gear-list. And connect with Bolen Lewis on IG and FB to see some amazing backcountry adventures. GEAR LIST CLICK HERE!

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android On this episode of Gritty Bowmen I visit with Randy Black Eagle, aka Randy Kitts, and my friend Cory Miller of xXx Archery. Randy tells about his company, what makes Black Eagle unique among arrow makers and he tells us about some of their latest products.

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android On this episode of Gritty Bowmen. I and my hunting partner Anthony Spencer sit down with Russ Meyer and Corey Jacobsen at the Northwest Hunting and Conservation EXPO in Salt Lake City Utah. Anthony and I talk about the first time we met Russ, which was in the peaks of some Arizona mountains chasing elk in mid-september a few years back. Russ has got to be one of the most successful, under-the-radar hunters I've ever met. Kind of like Aron Snyder, Russ Meyer is a bit introverted. And like Aron, I think Russ is sometimes misunderstood by those on the outside looking in. But I find people like Russ fascinating. They don't open-up that easily but once they do, they usually talk your ear off (ahem… Aron Snyder). In this podcast, Russ doesn't disappoint. We get to know him a little better. He shares his knowledge on how to slay big game year after year, which he has done for decades. And Russ tells us what he does to raise his children with hunting. And we get to hear a little about how he and his wife work-out his days in the field, away from home for months at a time. And Corey Jacobsen shares his insight too—but mostly, I'd say he was just the eye candy. https://www.instagram.com/rmeyerarchery/

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SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android On this episode of Gritty Bowmen, Aron Snyder and I visit with friend Matt Davis of Hoyt archery. Matt is very handy with a traditional bow. And Aron and Matt talk about A-Aron's initial foray into the traditional bowhunting world. Matt knows bows. He's a wealth of knowledge and a solid dude.

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we visit with Randy and Candy Yow of Extreme Desire TV. Randy and Candy hunt big game out west. Their show focuses on REAL backcountry adventures--do it yourself hunts, which take place mostly on public lands. Go to extremedesireTV.com and check them out. They're wonderful representatives of the hunting industry. They believe in honesty, integrity, and fair chase. And it shows. Featured on this podcast: http://extremedesiretv.com https://www.facebook.com/extremedesiretv/ https://www.facebook.com/candyyowextremedesiretv/

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android On this episode of The Gritty Bowmen we talk with Aron Snyder of Kifaru International. Aron shares his latest Traditional Bow progress, his experience with various types of tarps, as well as some behind the scenes info from the Western Hunt Expo.

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we meet with Andrew Jakovac of Mystery Ranch and Kendall Card of CamoFire. Together they created Black Ovis. CamoFire is known for it's lightning fast hunting deals. Aron Snyder said it best, "CamoFire: Getting poor people into the wilderness since 2007." BlackOvis.com is a sister site of CamoFire where you'll only find the very best, top of the line hunting gear from the top brands. Featured in this podcast: http://www.blackovis.com https://www.camofire.com http://www.mysteryranch.com http://kifaru.net

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we hang out with our ginger friends, Land Tawney and Ty Stubblefield of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. This was my first chance to meet Land and it was a pleasure. Land Tawney is the Executive Director Backcountry Hunters and Anglers or BHA. And through BHA, Land fights to keep public lands public. And in case you're wondering… Land is his real name--not his "show" name. Ty Stubblefield is BHA Chapter Coordinator. Ty knows that hunters and fisherman are true conservationists and stewards of our lands. When Ty isn't fighting for conservation causes he can be found in the wild places he loves with bow or fly-pole in hand. BHA understands that our public lands are not free and must be fought for. I'm proud to call these ginger dudes friends. If you're not already, become a member of BHA today. And as a member, try to attend the annual BHA rendezvous this year, 2016, in Missoula, Montana on April first through the third. You can learn more about their annual shindig at rendezvous2016.com -- I hope to see you there.

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android EPISODE 80: On this episode of Gritty Bowmen, Aron Snyder and I hang out with Cameron Hanes and Joe Rogan. Joe Rogan is a podcaster, UFC commentator, stand-up comedian and HUNTER. Joe's podcast, the Joe Rogan Experience, is a powerhouse. Joe has been an avid hunter Since his first hunting trip with Steven Rinella on the MeatEater show, titled First Timers, Montona Mule Deer, which aired in April 2013. On his podcast, Rogan has interviewed such people as Jim Shockey, Steven Rinellla, Tim Burnett, Remi Warren, and more. Joe has a massive non-hunting audience that loves his show. And he's been able to use his platform to educate the non-hunting community about how hunting is conservation… about how hunting saves wildlife and wild places. He's a gifted interviewer, entertainer, and with the help of his good friend Cameron Hanes, I've no doubt he's become a skilled hunter as well… as long as he doesn't talk to much… so i've heard from Cameron. I don't think Cameron needs an introduction to the Gritty Community… but here goes anyway for you new hunters or for those of you who live under a rock. Cameron Hanes is a bowhunting fool. And he trains year-round, always pushing his body to failure and beyond. He grew up "getting it done" on public land with elk and deer and bear… today, he continues to inspire both hunters and would-be hunters everyday. In the middle of this podcast somehwere, we lost a camera angle for a couple minutes--like 10 minutes. Cameron is cut-off the screen… sorry Cam. This is a fun podcast--you've got Joe Rogan, Cameron Hanes, and Aron Snyder, all on the show. It was good time. http://podcasts.joerogan.net http://joerogan.net http://www.cameronhanes.com https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/ https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes/?hl=en

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android EPISODE 79: On this episode of Gritty Bowmen, Aron Snyder and I hang out with Cameron Hanes at the ATA show in Kentucky. Prior to this event, I had never met Cameron Hanes. I've read his books. I've watched his blacktail films and some of his hunts with Eastmans. I've seen him and South Cox chase high country mule deer. I've seen him hunt giant brown bear with dear friend, Roy Roth. I've watched Cameron stalk cape buffalo in Australia and on and on. And of course, I've seen Cameron's social media game, which is pretty strong. But I've never met the guy. You hear and see things… And I can't help but admire his drive and passion for fitness… and his love of the outdoors and of the bowhunting life… but I had never actually sat down and talked to him. And much like my first meeting with Aron Snyder… I found Cameron to be a super cool dude. Easy to talk to. Genuine. And funny. Much like my own hunting buddies. I was able to hit the local Crossfit gym in Kentucky with Cameron thanks to our mutual friend, Dan Staton, owner of Elk Shape. Dan lead a room full of hunters from the ATA show in a great team workout. Cameron was in his element. He loves fitness. And It was obvious. After the workout, Cameron took a group of us out to breakfast and there we laughed and swapped hunting stories and I couldn't help... but think how it felt just like elk camp with my own buddies. At the end, he paid the bill. And I walked away from the experience thinking, I just like hunters. They're cool people. And there is an instant brotherhood among us as long as we are able to keep our massive egos in check and be positive. http://www.cameronhanes.com https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/ https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes/?hl=en

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SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we visit with hunting film producer, Jason Matzinger. I first discovered Jason's films through the Full Draw Film Tour. And I've followed his work ever since. Jason's films make you think. They tell a story and they're sincere and heartfelt. Jason is deeply involved in conservation efforts, teaming up with organizations such as the Mule Deer Foundation and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Jason is a talented filmmaker and skilled hunter. I look forward to what he does next. http://www.elkinc.com/the-phantom-ram-dvd/

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we visit with Easton Corbin and Brandon Bates. These two guys were on a roll and had me laughing for a solid 25 minutes before I looked down and realized the record button had not been pushed on my recording device. we hadn't captured any of the audio. I hope to get these two characters on a future show because they're down-right fun. This episode is very short--just a few minutes with some cool dudes that'll make you smile. Some of you may recognize Brandon Bates as the host of the award winning show, RMEF Team Elk. Others may recognize him as the voice of the Professional Bull Riders or PBR, which he's done for more than a decade. And for those who don't know, Easton Corbin is an American country music singer. AND a hunter. AND a cool dude. I hope to cross paths with these two fellas again someday.

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android On this episode of the Gritty Bowmen Aron and Brian discuss western hunting tips. Get their advice on what to do and what not to do when planning a trip out west.

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android On this episode of The Gritty Bowmen we meet with Jason Phelps and Charlie Smith. Jason is owner of Phelps Game Calls and his hunting partner Charlie owns Charlie's Taxidermy. They are also part of Angry Mountain Productions. http://www.angrymountainproductions.com http://phelpsgamecalls.com https://www.instagram.com/charliestaxidermy/ https://www.instagram.com/phelpsgamecalls/ Gruff Mountain Man Gritty Bowmen Film https://youtu.be/b5EhmGgQff8

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we visit with David and Karin Holder of Raised Hunting. Raised Hunting is about an average american family that has used hunting as a platform to teach ethics and values to their family. I've been a big fan of David Holder ever since I first saw him on an early Primos hunting video. David and his family have accomplished a lot since then. Their hunting show captures the raw emotion that comes from an animal at close range, all while focusing on bringing you ultimate adventures with the highest regard to cinematography. But the best thing about Raised Hunting, in my opinion, are the meaningful values and ideals that they share on their show. If you already know the holders, I hope this episode of the Gritty Bowmen makes you like them even more. And for those of you who have never met the Holders, I hope you take the time to look them up, watch their show and consider how you might use hunting to strengthen the relationships within your family and your community.

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android Ok folks. This episode of the Gritty Bowmen is probably NOT for everyone. If you're looking for a reverent podcast about hunting and the outdoors--skip this episode. But if you want to hang out with a group of hunting buddies who know waaaaay too much about eachother, talk a little crap, and don't pull any punches--this episode might be worth your time. The key word is "might." We recorded this podcast in the hotel room, after midnight on the last night of the ATA show. It was supposed to be a re-cap of the ATA show and a podcast with Sean Degray about the Total Archery Challenge. However, the podcast quickly circled the drain and just became a series of squirrel chases and fresh Snyderisms. I seriously considered nevering publishing this podcast--EVER. But heck, why not. What you see is what you get. And that's gritty. There is a little bonus footage at the very end of this podcast… we were going to throw it away but then I figured… the bonus footage is about as useless as the rest of this podcast so why not just leave it in there. You have been warned. Total Archery Challenge http://www.totalarcherychallenge.com https://www.facebook.com/totalarcherychallenge/ http://getmtnops.com http://kifaru.net

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android On this episode of the Gritty Bowmen Aron and Brian take a sick day. They both have been sick after weeks of shows and Aron celebrated his birthday by getting bronchitis and a sinus infection. He's an over-achiever. ;) This episode does not have any video to accompany it due to technical difficulties and they both look like Rudolph. Aron and Brian talk about their recent podcast with Tim Gillingham, Rihana and Ty Cary and more. They also talk more about Aron's venture into traditional bowhunting. http://shop.rmsgear.com http://stalkerstickbows.com http://www.alaskabowhunting.com/Dr.-Ed-Ashby-W26.aspx

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we hang out with Daniel Lee Martin and Julie McQueen of Brotherhood Outdoors-- A TV show of the Union Sportsmen's Alliance. In the show, Daniel Lee Martin and Julie McQueen are joined by hardworking union members on once-in-a-life time hunting or fishing trips. From the moment Daniel and Jules put their headsets on I was laughing. They were really easy to talk to and the chemistry between them was obvious--they're like besties. And it's contagious. These are fun people. They spend a lot of time road-trippin' in their trailer. You can catch up with them on social media--it's fun to see what they're up to next. And Jules posts some great stuff on her Instagram @julesmcqueen. I hope you enjoy meeting these two as much as did. Featured in this podcast: brotherhoodoutdoors.tv.com Instagram: @julesmcqueen @daniel_lee_martin http://backstageandbackroads.com https://www.facebook.com/juliemcqueen.brotherhood/ https://www.facebook.com/thumperlee

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android In this episode of Gritty Bowmen we talk about my friend and co-host, Aron Snyder's, new obsession with Traditional Bows. Aron is a gear junkie and as a result he has tried a wide variety of traditional bows. Featured in this podcast: http://shop.rmsgear.com http://stalkerstickbows.com http://nolimitsarchery.com http://xxx-archery.com

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we meet with a couple who met on Facebook! I know… CRAZY. And we hear about how Ty Cary, seduced Rihana with a well executed elk call. Now that's true love. Seriously though, this couple is legit. Rihana doesn't mess around when it comes to hunting--she gets it done. In this podcast we hear about the big bull elk Rihana killed, solo, with a bow; which, I'm not gonna lie, totally impressed me. Ty wasn't able to hunt with Rihana during her elk hunt because he was off filming other hunts under his company Standing Buck Productions. Ty is a talented camerman and producer. I hope you enjoy getting to know these two as much as did. Instagram @rihanaray @standingbuckproductions Find Rihana on Facebook here Find Ty on Facebook here

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android On this episode of Gritty Bowmen, I am joined by Aron Snyder and Tim Gillingham. Tim is one of the most accomplished tournament archers in the world--with numerous wins at the national tournament level, he has won the IBO World Championship, ASA World Championship, NFAA 3-D championships and the NFAA Pro Shooter of the Year Award Reading from the Hamskea Archery website, it says: Ever the perfectionist with the attitude that there is always a "better way" to do things, Tim is a constant tinkerer and has come to be one of the foremost authorities in the archery world today. One of Tim's greatest attributes is his honesty and he is the most accessible pro archer in the entire industry. Ask Tim his opinion about any archery related topic and you'd better be ready to handle the truth. And so, as you can imagine--he and Aron Snyder are quite the combination. Don't ask their opinions if you don't want their answers. In this podcast, Tim tells it like it is. He drops some serious knoweldge--try to keep up. Mechanical broad heads Kill Zone NAP http://www.newarchery.com/products/mechanical/killzone-1/ mechanicl

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android Wishes For Warriors On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we visit with a GIANT man--Bryan Marshall, founder of Wishes For Warriors. And I'm not kidding. His head his huge. He's built like a tank. He walks sideways through doors… or perhaps, he just kicks them in. We also meet with his two amigos and wounded warriors, Corey Garmon and Cameron Stuart. We learn about his foundation, Wishes for Warriors, and how they're making a difference in the lives of wounded veterans. These guys are solid. I've been known to complain, on occasion, about leg cramps, blisters, and chaffing… and I feel like it's justified… until I meet someone like Corey Garmon. The dude is a triple amputee and he's out hiking the hills and killing big bulls. These guys straight-up inspire. To learn more about Wishes For Warriors and how you can be a part of it, checkout our show notes on the Gritty Bowmen website. Text: 71777 with W4W in the message area. http://wishes4warriors.com http://wishesforwarriorscorp.org https://www.facebook.com/WishesForWarriors/

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android In this episode of Gritty Bowmen Corey Jacobsen talks about his new film debuting this Wednesday, January 20th on Elk101. http://www.elk101.com/videos/new-film-release-wyoming/

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android On this episode of Gritty Bowmen, we visit with Jana Waller and Jim Kinsey of SkullboundTV. Many of you know them from Skullbound TV. But you may not know that Camerman-Jimmy, AKA Jim Kinsey is a musical maestro. Homie's got some sic beats--you can hear some of his music on iTunes. Look for the link in the Gritty Bowmen show notes on our website. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/kryptek-overcome-single/id1069999245 Jim and Jana are huge proponents of conservation. And in their show, they take the time to highlight how hunting IS conservation. Jim was in the marines. And he and Jana are actively involved in supporting U.S. veterans. It was my pleasure meeting them. Featured in this podcast: http://www.skullboundtv.com http://www.thesportsmanchannel.com/shows/skull-bound-tv/ https://www.facebook.com/SkullBoundTV twitter.com/skullboundtv instagram.com/skullboundtv http://www.mission22.com

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android On this episode of Gritty Bowmen, we hang out with my new friend, Tim Burnett, of Solo Hunter. I'm a huge fan of Solo Hunter. If you don't like the show, I don't know what's wrong with you. Solo Hunter is Gritty. The raw, Do It Yourself Nature of the show really appeals to me. In the show, Tim and Remi Warren are both the hunter AND the cameraman. That's intense. I can barely film a hunt when we've got a full-time cameraman--I can't even imagine trying to pull it off while trying to shoot an animal. Tim was easy to talk to. And he's pretty much the same guy you see on the show--real gritty and down to earth. http://solohntr.com

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android In this podcast we meet with my Uncle Kevin Call and John Adams of High Point Outfitters guide service in Arizona. Kevin and John and their team of guides are genuine, down to earth, hard working, smart hunters that are passionate about hunting and helping others be successful. Unless it's your wife, then things might get a little too intense. ;) They get real about what it's like to hunt with a significant other and how sometimes it's best to take a backseat, or you might end up sleeping in the doghouse. They provide some tips and tricks on how to register for Arizona this coming year with the recent changes for 2016, as well as some of the changes in Colorado. http://www.highpointoutfitters.net Instagram : John Adams - az_hunter Kevin Call - lvthnt https://www.youtube.com/user/HighPointOutfitters https://www.facebook.com/HighPointOutfitters

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android On this episode of Gritty Bowmen, we travel to Louisville Kentucky to attend the ATA trade show--ATA stands for Archery Trade Association. The ATA Trade Show is the archery and bowhunting industry's LARGEST show. The show is a member-driven event to promote commerce within the archery and bowhunting industry. In today's podcast we visit with Eva Shockey. Eva's dad, Jim Shockey, is one of the most well-known hunters in the world. Today, Eva co-hosts "Jim Shockey's Hunting Adventures" TV show and represents the Shockey family at outdoor trade and consumer shows. Eva was a breathe of fresh air. She was easy to talk to, down to earth, and an excellent ambassador for hunting--challenging the stereotypical image of the knuckle-dragging, fist pumping, male hunter; Eva makes it difficult for those against hunting to claim that hunters are uneducated, heartless, animal-hating human beings. And for this, I thank her. I hope you enjoy the show. ______________________________________________________________ Alright friends, thank you for supporting the show. Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who has taken the time to leave us a review on iTunes. Your reviews are sincerely appreciated and very motivational. Connect with us on social media if you're on there--please look us up on Facebook and my favorite, Instagram. And take a moment to subscribe to our Youtube Channel so you can receive notifications when we upload new videos. Casey and Jordan of MTN OPS are not only good friends of mine on a personal level--they are also friends and supporters of the Gritty Bowmen podcast. From now on, all Gritty Bowmen listeners receive 20% off all MTN OPS supplements, combo packs, and apparel when you type-in the word gritty at checkout. If you're a hard-core elk hunter or you want to be, or even if you just like to dream about elk hunting but not actually do it--go to the ELK101 website online and check them out. Our friend Corey Jacobsen is killing-it with some of the best elk-hunting information and entertainment on the web. Elk101 is a true gold-mine of all things elk. And Let me leave you with another great quote from Theodore Roosevelt who said, "It behooves every man to reemember that the work of the critic is of altogether secondary importance, and that, in the end, progress is accomplished by the man who does things." We all have a choice--we can be people who do things or people who criticise the work of others. It's pretty simple really.. don't be jerk. And get out there and do your thing. Good luck on your hunts. And Stay Gritty!

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android Sadie Kennel has been hunting for about 7 years. She was born and raised in Idaho. What drives Sadie Kennel to hunt? Sadie gets real about what it's like to hunt in late season and what it's like to hunt with her boyfriend, Jason Wright of Pure Elevation Productions. Here's a little sample of today's podcast. Sadie: My boot's wet and he (Jason) gets the jetboil out and he's trying to dry out my boot with the open flame and that's not working. So finally he pulls out his dry sack that he has for his sleeping bag and says, "Here put this on"… I finally get out of the tent and I shove my foot in this dry bag and put it in my boot and I have my jetboil full of coffee and I'm just like dragging my feet over to the spot and it's foggy… and we get there and I kinda see this weird silhouette. I thought it was a tree. It turns out it wasn't a tree it was a deer. Brian: How dramatically does that improve your mood? Sadie: Oh instantly! It was like throw my pack off, gettin' my crap together and I'm like, "Where are we sitting? Let's do this!"

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean/Android In this episode of The Gritty Bowmen Podcast Brian Call, Jason Phelps of Phelps Game Calls and Cory Miller of xXx Archery meet with John Hernandez at Bowtech to check out their new Bowtech BT-X bow. What is the Bowtech Power Shift technology? What is Micro Sync Technology?

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean Episode 57: Camera Gear with Aron Snyder In this podcast Aron covers what lenses he uses, the different cameras he's tried and what he is currently using and why, his journey through photography and how you can improve your photos, chest straps and clips, what packs he uses, and the questions he gets about photography. "Hey Aron - I want to get into photography. I want to take photos of animals from long distances and I have a $1000 budget…" Featured in this podcast: Sony RX100 Oneof the best pocket backpack camera's. Olympus OD EM 1 Sony A7R Sony NEX5 Sony NEX6 Sony NEX7 Olympus ODEM Olympus ODEM1l Canon 6D 5D Mark3 Canon Nikon D8-10 Canon LINKS FoR CAMERA BASICS in the other podcast Peak Design Kifaru Zing The 22 Mag or the Zing F-Stop ICU Pod Sony A7R11 Arca Swiss Mount Gitzo Tripod Suri head ARca Swiss Mount 50 Millimeter 35MillimeterLenses 15 Millimeter Boylander 12 Ml Fisheye 35 ml. 90 ml. Macro Swarovski TLS APO Digi scoping Adaptor

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean Episode 56: Show Notes This week on The Gritty Bowmen Podcast we team up with Phil Mendoza and Will Bradley of The Natural Born Hunter Podcast. Will Bradley is a Train to Hunt director and competitor. Phil is the Train to Hunt National Champion. Phil is no stranger to the Gritty Bowmen Podcast. He was on Episode 43: Train to What? Hunt! and regular Gritty co-host, Aron Snyder of Kifaru International, shared the story of Phil's epic big horn sheep hunting trip on Episode 24 and part 2 on Episode 30. This podcast is a bit freestyle and covers a wide range of topics. There's a little bit of everything; from MMA, WWE, Sponsorships and Train to Hunt, to good books, Crossfit and of course some humor thrown in.

SUBSCRIBE: iTunes / RSS/Stitcher/Podbean Show Notes: Episode 55 www.dropjawflies.com https://www.facebook.com/dropjawflies/ https://www.instagram.com/dropjawflies/ "Designed to Catch BIGGER Fish" "My idea of a fly is—when a fish sees it they just drop their jaw." My college roommate and good friend Chad Nelson and his friend Jason Arave share their passion for fly fishing and tying flies. Plus you'll hear some "big fish" stories from Brian, Jason and Chad.

In this episode of The Gritty Bowmen Podcast Brian Call and Aron Snyder discuss the best tripods for your use and money. Aron has spent the past four years testing and re-testing different systems. You'll hear about his latest hunt to Tiburón Island and his recent duck hunting adventure as well. -Stay Gritty Featured in this episode: Outdoorsmans Tripod Best choice for backpack hunting: The Outdoorsman Compact Medium with Micro or Standard Head Other tripods mentioned: Gitzo Swarovski TLS APO Digiscoping Adapter Aron's Camera: Sony A7R II Canon 70D

"Hold on! I can make it to the car. We don't need to call the bloody ambulance!"

On this episode of the Gritty Bowmen we talk with Ty Stubblefield of Born and Raised Outdoors and Back Country Hunters and Anglers. Ty has been an avid supporter of conservation for the past 17 years. Ty talks about his bowhunting season, how you can help keep the lands you hunt on public and why and upcoming events like the Full Draw Film Tour that you can meet up and sign up for BHA. Sign up for BHA for only $15 in December. That's $10 off and be entered to win $1,000 in Sitka Gear! https://www.backcountryhunters.org/index.php/join-us http://fulldrawfilmtour.com

On this episode of The Gritty Bowmen we hang out with our friends Nick Best and Calvin Halladay to listen to the tale of Big 'D'. An old cagey bull with a ton of character. The nickname Big 'D' stands for Daggers. Hunters often refer to the G4 antler as "The Dagger", hence the name Big 'D'. We hear about the history of this bull and how this bull survived so long on public land here in Oregon. We talk about the raffle tag being won by a poor college student and we learn about how Calvin helped hunt this bull and why. We also learn about late season elk hunting tactics.