Hoyt Bowhunting Podcast

Our Stories from the Season Series continues as Host Allen Bolen is joined by Brandon Lamb and Craig Temple to hear more about their Over-the-Counter Alberta Bighorn hunt with the NEW VTM bows. It's a real CLIFFHANGER you won't want to miss!

Former NFL GREAT Defensive End #95 Derek Wolfe joins Hoyt Bowhunting hosts Danny Farris and Evan Williams to talk about his mindset and playing in the NFL to the love and passion he shares with us all in hunting as he transitions from his NFL retirement to being a face and spokesman for the hunting community.

Hoyt Bowhunting's Danny Farris and Evan Williams catch up with Gregg and Ernie of Tethrd Nation to discuss - SADDLE HUNTING. Everyone's hunting styles are a little different and on today's episode Gregg and Ernie tell us about getting their business off the ground and the benefits of adding a tree saddle to your bowhunting toolbox for greater success!

Join host Allen Bolen and Evan Williams as they sit down with Marlon Holden to talk about a successful mindset in business and while in the field hunting Marlon's majesties of graylight, Mule Deer.

Join Hoyt Bowhunting hosts Danny Farris and Evan Williams as they sit down and talk with Bailey Pattin of Garmin about his back-to-back seasons of 200" bucks. From his families management of permission pieces to the unfolding of his harvests. Enjoy this Story from the Season!

Host Allen Bolen and Steve Anderson break down all things arrows. From proper spine and tuning to components and some long range things to think about from a World Champion when its comes to his approach to selecting and building out his arrow set-up for the season.

Join Hosts Danny Farris and Evan Williams as they sit down with Tyson Yates of Easton Technical Products and discuss Tyson's unique encounter, as a newer whitetail hunter, during his hunt in Kansas and Danny pours his heart out in devastating fashion after his Kansas hunt for a GIANT 8!

Join Hosts Danny Farris and Evan Williams as they discuss deer biology and why they do what they do with Biologist CJ Winand.

Hoyt Bowhunting Host Allen Bolen sits down with Hoyt VP Zak Kurtzhals and Hoyt Product Engineering Manager Brian Gold to get the rundown on the 2023 Hoyt Product Line.

Bill Winke joins Evan Williams and Allen Bolen to discuss field judging whitetail based on age and not score.

Join us today with our host Evan Williams as we talk about the new Garmin Xero sight. We sit down with Garmin's own Rehan Nana and Chad VanCamp as well as Dan'l Anselmo, Hoyt engineer. Many bow hunters think twice about adding technology to their bows to avoid errors or missteps while out in the field. In this podcast, we go over all the advantages the Garmin Xero sight brings to the table and how you can make that final shot with confidence knowing your equipment will work how it's supposed to.

Danny Farris and Evan Williams sit down with Beau Brooks and talk Elk. Beau breaks down different ways and tactics to best communicate with these majestic animals. You'll hear Beau making these different calls and why he makes them. This podcast will for sure help you move to the next level of elk calling and right in time for the season.

Danny Farris and Evan Williams sit down with Ryan Carter and talk about ways to locate elk and the best ways to search for them. You'll learn what Ryan has learned over the years of elk hunting, that have helped him find and kill some monster bulls. You'll learn how to find them with or without game cameras.

Danny Farris and Evan Williams sit down with Tony Trietch and discuss all the different ways you can start prepping for your upcoming out-of-state hunt. Out-of-state hunts come with multiple challenges that can keep you from getting the most out of your hunt. Tony teaches everything he has learned from his multiple out-of-state tags and what you can start doing now to prepare for your upcoming hunt.

Danny Farris and Evan Williams sit down with Rich Froning and talk about getting in shape for your hunting trip and how to get started.

Allen Bolen and Evan Williams talk with professional archer Jesse Broadwater about how to properly tune your bow. Learn how to properly judge your groups to make sure you're making the correct adjustments to your bow. Also, get valuable insight on the impact that vanes and broadheads have on the flight of your arrow. You may think you know how to tune your bow, but Jesse will give you some tips to take your bow tuning to the next level.

Allen and Evan sit down with Forrest Carter of Carter Enterprises to talk about choosing the perfect release. In this podcast, you'll learn the pros and cons of each style of release and how to become consistent and accurate with the style you choose. Other key topics include how a hinge release functions and how to properly shoot a finger release, because frankly... you're probably doing it wrong.

Chairman of Colorado Bowhunters Association Henry Ferguson joins the Hoyt podcast to talk mule deer, hunting rights, wildlife and legislation, bowhunters in blaze orange, advocating for bowhunters, getting involved, and much more.

Join us once again as Host Danny Farris and Evan Williams sit down with Beau Brooks as they discuss the different targeted strategies for hunting Thunder Chickens through the seasons of the spring. From the first part of March hunting cautious pecking order establishing Osceola's to late May Mountain Merriam's hear Beau's approaches to the different timing of the seasons for turkeys as well as the differences in attitude and approach that differentiate the sub-species' from one another.

Champion caller Beau Brooks gives a full-on master class in turkey calling. From beginner to expert techniques, Beau gives vital tips to help every hunter find more success when calling turkeys.

Randy Ulmer sits with Allen to go over Randy's big 2021 season with all of its ups and downs. This episode is full of big bucks, giant bulls, and a slew of hunting stories from one of the greats. They also talk about "creep tuning" and bow tuning tricks that might help you with your own setup.

Danny and Hoyt President Zak Kurtzhals do a deep dive into Hoyt's new 2022 bow lineup. Zak discusses the technology and ideas behind our new lineup along with the "why" and "how" these changes came about. If you're wanting to learn more about the 2022 lineup, or have questions regarding a specific bow, we highly recommend you take a listen.

Host Danny Farris and Hoyt's new president, Zak Kurtzhals have an awesome chat in this podcast and talk about Zak's new position as President of Hoyt, building a strong team, how Zak originally got into archery, going from product engineer to president, how Hoyt's leadership is built of passionate bowhunters/archers, Zak's love for bowhunting--especially elk, and the full story of Zak's recent elk hunt in which he harvested a huge 7x7 public land bull.

Guest Kris Seymour of Team 200 sits down with our host Allen Bolen to discuss anything and everything whitetail. They talk about Kris's introduction into the industry, his love and expertise for bowhunting whitetails, and much much more.

Host Evan Williams sits down with Hoyt President, Zak Kurtzhals and guest Stephen Gadberry to discuss the rutting activity in both Kansas and Arkansas.

President of AAE Archery, Nick Fisher, sits down with Allen Bolen and Evan Williams to talk vanes, arrow setups, tuning, and all the technical details of creating the perfect system that works for you.

Danny talks with hunter/photographer Craig Temple from Alberta. Craig is a gifted photographer and dedicated bowhunter that knows how to get it done through the lens as well as through the bow and this podcast is great for those wanting to learn more about both. Topics discussed: Hunt opportunities in Alberta, antelope hunting being similar to caribou hunting, hunting with your kids, Craig's introduction into bowhunting as a boy, hunting photography, photography tips for when you're in the field, taking proper trophy photos, bowhunting bull moose, light arrow setups.

Jared Mills and Mike Reed of Midwest Whitetail sit down with Bill Winke and talk all about hunting whitetails during October. If you're hitting the stand, or thinking about getting into the whitetail woods during October, listen to this podcast to get in-depth hunting tactics to help you fill your tag.

Avid bowhunter, adventurer, and tv host, Greg Mchale, knows a thing or two about living life to the fullest. Discuss adventure racing, near-death experiences, hunting in the Yukon, and so much more.

Allen sits down with Brendan Burns, Chief Hunting Officer of KUIU, and talks about how Brendan has come to have a killer mentality in bowhunting. Brendan has killed huge animals, and not by accident. He is mentally tough, extremely strong-willed, and his hunting instincts are beyond comparison. This is a great episode for those looking to take their hunting game to the next level.

Stephen and James Lathrop or Lathrop & Sons aren't just outdoorsmen who started a boot and footbed company. They're legitimate foot doctors who have used their knowledge to help hunters take proper care of their feet. Each person's feet are different, which means you need a tailored, customized fit to keep your feet in prime condition while in the field. In this podcast, the Lathrop Brothers go into how their footbeds and custom boots can help you achieve the ultimate footwear fit, resulting in enhanced performance as well as how you can better take care of your feet while hunting.

Danny and Evan talk with Aron Snyder, owner of Kifaru International, about all things backpacking. Aron is a well-known industry figure and an incredibly accomplished backcountry hunter who has extensive knowledge of backpacking and backcountry hunting. Topics discussed: What it's like running a podcast, hiking/training at home, being a "fat kid" but still staying healthy, backpack cardio, training exercises to help for your pack backing hunt, how much weight to train with, correct pack fitting, building your pack system for your needs, how big your pack should be compared to how many days you're out in the field, understanding how much weight you can handle, clothing systems for backpacking, other backpacking gear to consider, food and sustenance for long backpacking trips, don't go on a diet when in the backcountry, tricks for packing food, drinking water systems, traditional archery and the Hoyt Satori.

Danny sits down with Jace Bauserman, an outdoor and hunting writer, to talk about Jace's recent sheep hunting in Colorado. Jace was lucky enough to draw a coveted bighorn sheep tag and tagged out on one heck of a ram that measured over 170". Topics discussed: The excitement of finally drawing a sheep tag, how rare an opportunity it really is, Jace's skill as an ultra-marathon runner, literally running an antelope to death, Jace's bow setup for his sheep hunt, scouting for this hunt, using human intel along with digital scouting methods, glassing for ants and elephants, shooting practice and preparation for the hunt, steep angles and third axis, angle compensation, line of sight vs. true ballistic range, the benefit of hard 3D shoots in the offseason, it all comes down to one shot, how elevation changes can affect your arrow, having strong support from the folks back home, the play-by-play of Jace getting to his ram, not putting too much pressure on yourself, and how giving your absolute best is all you can do.

Beau Brooks, a highly successful elk caller and guide, talks with host Danny Farris about elk calling tactics. From early season to the heat of the rut, Beau's the guy who knows how to get big bulls fired up through his calling skills. Topics discussed: How Beau got into elk calling competitions, building game calls and turning it into a business, working with Power Calls, the difference between calling competitions and calling in the field, you don't have to be amazing to call in elk, mistakes people make when trying to call elk, calling takes a lot of patience, early-season approaches, elk around the West seem to be getting over-pressured, look at hunting closer to the roads, lessons learned from past scenarios, advanced cow calling tactics, diaphragm vs. external calls, Beau's "secret" cow call, times of the day that are perfect for getting big bulls, non-traditional calling, Beau's hunt plans this year, similarities of elk hunting and turkey hunting.

Danny and Allen sit down with Jason Rounsaville and Dallas Smith of Pope & Young at this year's P&Y Biennial Convention in Reno, NV. Topics discussed include Pope & Young as the voice of bowhunting, defining "fair chase", P&Y's momentum moving forward, the three pillars of P&Y, the purpose behind scoring animals, the comradery in the club, rules and regulations from state to state, preserving the heritage of bowhunting, the P&Y Bowhunting Museum, promoting the P&Y Club and expanding its reach, challenges facing Pope & Young, what bowhunting means to Dallas and Jason, and more.

NFL quarterback Carson Wentz and his brother Zach Wentz talk about their venture, Wentz Bros Outdoors, as well balancing football and hunting. Other topics discussed include how both brothers got into hunting, what it was like growing up in North Dakota, getting traded to the Colts, the benefits of Indiana hunting, Carson getting drafted number 2 overall, Carson and Zach's favorite species to hunt, past hunting stories, dreams of hunting moose in Alaska, hunting elk, challenges that arise during the hunt, and the Carson Wentz AO1 Foundation and what it's about.

Allen sits down with Steve Speck, owner and founder of EXO MTN Gear, S and S archery, and the NW Mountain Challenge to talk about everything around backpacking and hunting the deep backcountry of the West.

We sit down with Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo of Archer's Choice and discuss their move out west, how they both met, being positive role models in the hunting space, and much much more. Other topics discussed: Ralph and Vicki's move out west, enough mounts to fill 3 U-Hauls, adjusting to Colorado, having western big game right outside your front door, the one animal Ralph and Vicki would hunt if they could only choose one, the "Whitetail Addiction", competing against your spouse for who has the bigger deer, Ralph and Vicki's hunt plans this year, some Hoyt updates, Ralph and Vicki's bow rigs for this year, how Ralph and Vicki met at Ralph's bow shop, women in hunting and what Vicki's experience through the years, being positive role models in the hunting space, and passing on the hunting heritage.

Guest host Bill Winke sits down with Tyler Jordan of Realtree to talk about the beginnings of Realtree and its future as well as some behind the scenes of the industry titan. Other topics discussed: Getting your spouse into hunting, balancing hunting and family, a day in the life of working at Realtree, branching out to other industries aside from hunting, the long reach of Realtree, Tyler's normal work schedule, Realtree's expansion plans, hunting stories of Tyler's youth, Realtree hunting camps through the years, and turkey hunting with President Jimmy Carter.

Danny and Evan sit down with Casey Brooks and talk about his journey of completing the North American Super Slam. Topics discussed: Casey's insane success as a bowhunter, how turkey hunting is underrated, how Casey originally got into bowhunting, the Rambo bow, how Casey's wife has turned into a hunter, the decision to pursue the Super Slam, dangers of bear hunting, hunting blacktail deer, why Casey doesn't like moose meat but loves to hunt them, Casey's Montana 190" Shiras moose, chasing a polar bear with a dog sled, and Casey's future hunting plans.

Allen sits down with Michael Waddell, creator and host of Bone Collector, and discusses how Mike started in the hunting industry and how important it is to keep the hunting culture alive today. Other topics discussed: How Mike started in the industry, his relationship with Bill Jordan and Realtree, his journey and growth within the hunting industry, developing quality hunting TV, being real and relatable, Mike's relationship with the legendary Chuck Adams, standing up for the hunting culture, owning-up to why we hunt, it's more than just for the meat, there's nothing wrong with chasing big bucks and bulls, Mike's untold ghost experience while hunting, respecting other people's preferences.

Our hosts Allen Bolen and Danny Farris sit down with the man himself, Cameron Hanes, to discuss his insane Alaska grizzly bear hunt. Despite a full pass-through on the first shot and a significant blood trail to follow, Cam's grizzly bear still had enough life in it to charge Cam and came within a few feet of taking him out before it expired. Other topics discussed include prepping and training for your hunt both mentally and physically, learning from past hunts to better your future hunts, how bowhunting humbles you, sticking to it and not giving up, how bowhunting is more than just a hobby, hunting Alaska for the first time without Cam's best friend, Roy, the deep connections that are built between hunting partners, the dangers surrounding grizzly bear hunting, the need to believe in yourself to be successful as a bowhunter, and how success breeds hate from others.

Marlon Holden, mule deer fanatic and gifted photographer, covers his insane 2020 season as well as specific tactics he uses to tag out on big mule deer every year.

Justin Davis is the youngest person ever to take the Colorado Big 9 (elk, mule deer, whitetail, antelope, black bear, mountain lion, moose, mountain goat, and bighorn sheep). Justin goes over his story and how he did it in this episode of the Hoyt Bowhunting podcast.

Hoyt President Randy Walk and host Danny Farris cover the ins and outs of DIY Mule Deer bowhunting. Topics covered include: when to close the distance and when to hold up, the importance of extreme patience when stalking-in, understanding how mule deer think/act, mule deer bow setups, the danger of having too much "bow", advice for beginner mule deer hunters, and Randy's 2021 hunting plans.

Ed Gramza of Basemap discusses several tips and tactics to e-scout efficiently including handheld GPS vs. Phone, how to save phone battery while using your phone maps, 3D mapping, Basemap's HuntWindTM, and more.

Matt Palmquist along with Danny and Evan talk about the highs and lows of their 2020 Kansas whitetail season. Specifically, they talk about using bow-mounted decoys to hunt whitetail from the ground.

Outdoor writer and turkey expert Jace Bauserman talks turkey setups, tactics, strategies, and everything turkey hunting.

John Barklow of Sitka discusses the importance of knowing your clothing gear in order to maximize your hunt and keep you in the field longer.

Kevin Wilkey of KUIU breaks down the science and technology behind the brand's top-of-the-line hunting camouflage.