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Thinking about backpacking in this hunting season? Aron answers listener questions regarding where to camp, what to bring, and how to stay in touch. Bivy hunt or base camp? 00:01:04 - 00:05:58 Where to place your camp 00:05:58 - 00:08:08 How far into the backcountry should I go? 00:08:08 - 00:10:05 Condensation 00:10:05 - 00:13:04 How much do I leave at the truck? 00:13:04 - 00:16:39 Gear/clothing list 00:16:39 - 00:24:44 Pack size 00:24:44 - 00:27:35 How many arrows should I bring? 00:27:39 - 00:29:27 Boots 00:29:27 - 00:30:14 How long can you leave meat in the backcountry? 00:30:14 - 00:33:40 Communication devices 00:33:40 - 00:34:43

Guide Ryan Harder joins Aron on the podcast. Ryan has been a guide for thirteen years and has been running his own outfit Hunt Harder Guide Services for the last six years. Ryan Harder on Facebook Instagram

World champion Levi Morgan joins the podcast to discuss his latest tournament season, his tournament and hunting bow setup, and the importance of knowing how to tune your bow. About levi Morgan I grew up in the small town of Rosman, NC. One red light kinda town and if you didn’t like to hunt or fish there just wasn’t much to do. Maybe thats the reason I grew to love archery so much at a young age. My dad was a big bowhunter so naturally I would shoot and spend time outdoors with him. He started taking me to local club shoots when I was 5 years old, and I won pretty much all of them. From there he noticed something in me I guess and he took me to my first world shoot when I was only 6. I took first runner up in my age division. I was in love with competition and the bow and arrow. I continued on through my youth competing in ASA and IBO events and winning most that I entered. Bowhunting was also a huge part of my life and as I got older I grew to love it more than the competition. Through high school I quit competing and I focused on other sports. I loved basketball and baseball but in my heart I always knew what I was gonna do. My senior year I had full rides in both sports but turned them down to pursue my real passion…..Archery and Bowhunting. Looking back its a little scary how as an 18 year old kid I threw scholarships away to chase an archery career. 2006 was my first year as a pro I was very successful but didn’t get a single win. Maybe because I spent the entire year trying to win the heart of a girl named Samantha Kline, now my wife. I did win rookie of the year that year and in 2007 I got my first professional win. I went on to win Shooter of the Year that year as well as the ASA World Championship. I have now won Shooter of the year 10 years in a row and several more World titles. Samantha and I also started a outdoor television show in 2008 and now that is a huge part of our lives. That show is now called “Bow Life” which really describes our past, present, and hopefully future. We have a 4year old son named Landon who is our world and I cant wait for him to start his own journey in the outdoors with mom and dad tagging along! God has been so good to our little family and we owe all of our success to HIM. (excerpt from bowlife) LEVI MORGAN BACK AT MATHEWS Ten-time Shooter of the Year, Levi Morgan, returns to Mathews’ Pro Staff more confident than ever. “When you’re competing at this level, consistency is everything. I need to go into every tournament knowing my bow will hold its tune.” says Morgan. “That’s what I had with Mathews for 15 years. They make the best-tuning, most accurate bows in the world.” Born and raised in Rosman, North Carolina, Morgan began competing in archery tournaments at age six. Since first signing with Mathews at age 18, he has become one of the most decorated archers of all-time. His long list of accomplishments includes 8 World Championships, 40 National Championships, 10 Shooter of the Year, 3 Triple Crowns, and 10 World Records. “I was super impressed with Mathews’ new target bows,” says Morgan, “I shot perfect scores on my first three rounds shooting the new TRX, which has made me more confident than ever going into this season.” Morgan, and his wife Samantha, return to Mathews’ dominant Pro Staff just one month after 5-time World Cup Champion, Jesse Broadwater, also joined the team shooting the new TRX. “Levi Morgan is the best 3D shooter of this century and we’re excited to have him back,” says Mathews Pro Staff Manager, Derek Phillips. “I think it speaks volumes to what we have created for our new target line. It’s catching a lot of attention from the best competitors in target archery.” (excerpt from Mathews Archery)

Entrepreneur Kendall Card joins the podcast to discuss the rigor and joy of backpack hunting. Kendall runs a multitude of companies including Black Ovus, Camo Fire, and Crispi USA. About Kendall Card I was born in Springville, Utah where I spent my childhood. When I was 12 my family moved to a suburb of Portland, Oregon named Tualatin where I “grew up”. Frequent trips to Mount Hood to ski, a crew of great friends and reggae concerts at the Pine Street Theater in Portland made for solid high school year memories. After traveling solo in Europe for a summer followed by a 2 year mission for my church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I moved back to Utah for school at Brigham Young University where I could go to school spring, summer and fall and then quit school for the winters in order to ski. Fortunately for me I met a girl who thought that was perfectly normal. We were quickly married and have been enjoying life together for 13 years and counting. After graduating from BYU we moved back to Park City where I worked for The Canyons ski resort for 6 years as the Utah Sales Manager before jumping ship to Backcountry.com where I managed grassroots and community marketing for nearly 3 years. I worked for a stint with Base Camp Communications as Director of Social Media With my longtime friend Mark Strickland, we started Camofire.com in late 2008 and I am now working full time in my business, feeling blessed for the success we’ve seen and confident and optimistic for our future. My outdoor passion is backcountry skiing, followed by climbing, road cycling, trail running and ski mountaineering. I’ve recently taken up archery hunting, an extension of my many years as a youth and teen hunting and fishing with my family. What is BlackOvis.com? BlackOvis.com is set up to be your best hunting asset. In its essence, we want it to be a one-stop place for you to find all of the hunting gear you need from all of the top brands you know and trust. With a full catalog of items you can browse through and with posted reviews from our customers and gear experts about brands and products, BlackOvis is ready to get you properly geared up for your next big hunt. About Camofire.com Camofire.com is all about bringing you back to back deals on top quality hunting products at prices well below retail, prices so low it’ll almost feel illegal. We strive to get gear from all the best brands that every hunter wants and offer it at a ridiculously low price. Unlike most hunting websites that offer a full catalog of items, Camofire is unique in that we offer five deeply discounted hunting deals at a time, each with limited quantity and limited time to “Pull the Trigger”. [email protected] [email protected]

Wildlife biologist Chris Roe owner of Roe Hunting Resources offers science-based information about animal behavior, vocalizations, and their communication on part two of our Elk calling series. THE GENESIS OF ROE HUNTING RESOURCES From my childhood and youth in the dairy country of Upstate New York, I developed a fascination with, and a passion for, animal behavior and the manner in which certain behaviors affect the outcomes of hunter/animal interactions. As my level of learning and understanding of animal behavior grew, so did my hunting success. Elk calling and hunting seminars with Primos Hunting CallsThat success, in part, helped me land a position with Primos® Hunting Calls as one of their ProStaffers. As I began to give calling and hunting seminars across Colorado, SE Wyoming, and northern New Mexico, the truly unique material that I taught, how I taught it, and the success of my "students," others came, hungry for the type and level of education I provided. Between 1999 and 2003, demand for my seminars increased to the point where—in the months preceding turkey and elk seasons—I was speaking to a different group of hunters nearly every weekend, and even on some weeknights. Because others across the country were starting to put out hunting-related educational material on CDs and in various video formats, the pressure built for me to do the same. While I did record some material for private distribution, I held off on producing material for the public at large, not only because of increased demands on my time as a wildlife consultant, but also because I just was never satisfied with the production quality, or the professional appearance, of what could be produced economically. While my material was circulated around the country (with its influence being seen in the educational resources provided by some of my competitors over the years), I put off producing my own video material until I had sufficient time to devote to the effort, and until the necessary technology became faster and more affordable. Moreover, while some hunters were asking for “portable” resources such as DVDs, others were asking for more in-depth educational opportunities. To satisfy the latter demand, in 2003, I started conducting three-day clinics, which focused on elk behavior, vocalizations, communication, and hunting strategies.Online hunting instructional videos But demand continued to grow. People grew increasingly hungry for quality information, yet disappointed with much of what was available to them outside of actually attending one of my seminars or clinics. Between 2003 and 2008, demand grew to the point where, in 2009, I finally committed to start producing educational videos for the public-at-large. With today's technology and internet streaming capabilities, there really was no reason why I COULDN'T provide what you all wanted: professional, science-based information about animal behavior, vocalizations, and their communication, that could be accessed through a high-quality, web-based, affordable format. Thus was born Roe Hunting Resources.

Wildlife biologist Chris Roe owner of Roe Hunting Resources offers science-based information about animal behavior, vocalizations, and their communication on part one of our Elk calling series. About Chris Roe I have a degree in wildlife biology from Colorado State University and—in addition to running Roe Hunting Resources—am also a managing partner of a separate wildlife management and consulting company. In this capacity, I am fortunate to be able to work on a variety of wildlife conservation and management issues ranging from routine wildlife surveys for capital development projects, to designing comprehensive wildlife and habitat management plans for large property owners. My specialty is the understanding, and utilization, of wildlife behavior to maximize the success of my wildlife and habitat management plans and projects. In addition to my wildlife expertise, I bring to the table a background in range and forest management. As a hunter, my credentials run even deeper. Starting out as a wide-eyed kid tagging along with my uncles hunting across the farm country of Upstate New York, I have continued to hunt across the country, and credit my passion for wildlife behavior and communication as the basis of most of my success. The only hunting seasons that I missed since those early childhood days were during my assignment in Germany with the U.S. Army. This didn't stop me from taking after-hour jaunts into the German countryside to observe and discover new aspects regarding the behavior of some of that country's most notable big game species: the roebuck, red stag, and wild boar. Study of Elk Vocalizations and Interactions While knowledgeable about the habits of a variety of game species, my real passion is hunting turkey and, even more especially, elk. Over the past 20+ years, I believe I have become a leading expert in elk behavior, communication, calling, and hunting. My knowledge of elk behavior grew exponentially in the late 1990s when he served as a research field technician on the Upper Eagle River Elk Study near Vail, Colorado. For three years, he hiked Colorado's backcountry recording the behavioral interactions of wild, free-ranging, public-land elk in their native habitat. Study of elk biology and behavior to understand elk calls and vocalization for elk hunting Logging several thousand hours of direct observation of physical interactions between elk—from when they entered their spring calving areas, to just prior to the fall rut—I couldn't help but be exposed to literally THOUSANDS of vocal interactions. Like a sponge, I soaked up every vocalization, interaction—and the result(s) of those vocalizations and interactions—and began to tease out what specific body positions and vocalizations meant, and how the combinations of vocalizations and body language translated into very deliberate and specific elk communication. During the fall of each of those years, I took what I had learned and applied it to my hunting efforts, with great results. I continued my investigations into elk behavior and communication through the seasons, including winter. Throughout these years, I began to realize that elk were consistently using the same vocalizations and methods of communication regardless of whether it was early spring, the middle of summer, the peak of the rut, or the dead of winter. This shattered my previously held notion that elk use "special" vocalizations during the rut; an idea that is still being taught by many “professional elk callers” today. Study of elk behavior, communication, and calls to improve hunting success As I continued my investigations over the years, I was able to codify certain vocalizations and behavioral characteristics of elk into what I truly believe are almost “universal truths.” These truths now form the foundation of the educational program found here at Roe Hunting Resources regarding elk behavior and communication. Since my initial work, I have continued to follow elk through the seasons—from their summer ranges to their winter ranges—and use that ever increasing knowledge not only in my own personal elk-hunting efforts, but now bring it to you, through the resources found here at Roe Hunting Resources. This in-depth, science-based information regarding elk behavior and communication is unmatched anywhere else. THE GENESIS OF ROE HUNTING RESOURCES

A lifetime of hunting knowledge is shared by Dr. Ed Ashby in this Episode. Learn from the master, learn to hunt, and find what arrow works best. Dr. Ed Ashby invested 27 years in the study of arrow performance and broadhead lethality. Starting in 1981, while working as a PH in Zimbabwe, Dr. Ed Ashby was recruited by the Mkuzi Game Reserve head Game Ranger Tony Tomkinson to assist in a bowhunting research study. At the time bowhunting was not legal in South Africa. The government commissioned a study to determine if African game could be ethically and humanely harvested with the bow and arrow. Four years later, Dr. Ashby and his team published what has come to be known as the “Natal Study.” The research was based not on scientific method but outcome driven research. Arrow penetration test were conducted on hundreds of freshly culled animals and results were meticulously recorded and documented. Read the full bio here

The Broadhead series concludes with Brian Broderick and Aron Snyder discussing the science behind arrow tuning.

Danny Clum joins the podcast to discuss Cutthroat Broadheads in part three of our broadhead series. Rocky Mountain Specialty Gear got its start in 1995. Back then, in Denver, if you wanted to buy a quality knife, backpack, or set of binoculars in person then you had to drive to the nearest Cabela's...in Sidney, Nebraska! For this reason RMSGear was started. We have become a niche store specializing in quality hunting products related to traditional archery. Since the shop's beginnings we have built one of the best knife shops in Denver, if not the best. We currently have over 450 bows in stock and most any other product you would need related to traditional archery. RMSGear is a family run Mom & Pop type of store with old fashioned customer service. The shop is ran by Tom Clum and his sons, Tommy and Danny. Tom has 40 years of traditional archery experience, and his two sons have been shooting stick bows since they were coordinated enough to hold one up. In this day and age a brick and mortar retail store devoted to traditional archery is rare. In the whole country there are only a handful, and among them only a small few are open to the public 6 days a week, 10 hours a day. The staff here is proud to serve the traditional archery community. It is their passion and they would do anything to help others get started in this wonderful sport. In 2015 we decided to jump into the compound world on a small scale, mainly so we can keep quality service as high as possible. We weren't willing to do it without the right guy, and we found him. Matt Hogue runs the RMSGear Pro Shop. Matt has the same kind of professionalism and dedication to personal service as RMSGear has been built on.

Valkyrie Archery designs, manufactures and sells components for moderate weight extreme forward of center arrow systems for the serious archer. THE DAYS OF UNSTABLE ARROW FLIGHT IS FINALLY OVER… My relentless quest for superior hard hitting and accurate performance has arrived. For over 25 years, I’ve tested every archery product and component available and have refined arrow technology as you know it by thinking outside the box and simply making it better… A lot better. The new standard is now available and here for the taking. We’ve changed everything you know about arrow performance and have set the bar for a new era of archers. For the competitive shooter, every component of the Viking CenterPin™ System works together to deliver precision, forgiveness and stability in all shooting conditions. For the hardcore bowhunter, you get punishing on target precision coupled with unsurpassed lethality. Valkyrie arrows are designed for zero impact failure on big game. When you couple the Valkyrie Jagger™ with Viking CenterPin™ System, both accuracy and penetration are maximized and pass throughs become the standard. The days of disposable arrows and components are over. If you are looking for improved accuracy, dependability, and simplicity… Valkyrie Archery makes the system you need. Have you been Chosen? Welcome to Valkyrie Archery. Get the test kit!

Aron Snyder and Frank Peralta are about to embark on a fourteen-day hunting trip and cover all the gear they plan to take on this trip and include the core gear they have on hand for every trip into the backcountry. Frank's Gear List: WEAPON -Prime Centergy Hybrid 28” Draw/ 75lbs Right Hand -Hamskea Hybrid Hunter -3/16 Peep -Spot Hogg Hogg-It 7 pin or Hogg Father single pin -Day Six 300 Spine Arrow 11.5 gpi, 29”, titanium Easton outsert, 125gr tip x17 -G5 Dead Meat, Iron Will Solid, G5 Striker -Tightspot 5 arrow quiver -Hamskea Drop Tine Trigger release with scott wrist strap Pack -Kifaru 26” Lite Frame -small belt pouch -water bottle pocket -Muskeg 7k -Guide lid -medium belt pouch x3 (2 on pack, 1 on lid) -compression kit Camera Gear -Sony A7R2 w/ peak design strap and shoulder mount -35mm Zeiss 1.4 -18mm lens -GoPro Hero 4 w/ pole mount -Camera Kit -SD Cards, Batteries, lens wipes, lens pen, hurricane blower Optics -Zeiss Victory Sf 10x42 -Leica Televid 82mm Angled -Gitzo Carbon Tripod -Outdoorsman Micro Pan Head -Swarovski Bino Adapter -Sig 2200 or 2400 (rifle hunting) -Thermarest Z Seat Alaska Guide Creations CUB Chest pack -FHF range finder case -Flagging Tape -Licenses -Tyto blades -Lighter -Petzl E-light -Lens Pen & lens wipe -MSR Aquatabs -Trioxane -windicator -chapstick -face paint Clothing Worn In -Salewa Vultur -First Lite Compression Socks -Under Armour or First lite Aerowool boxer -Prana Zion Pants -Nike fit ‘the tank’ sleeveless shirt -Ice Breaker 200 top -Kryptek last chance belt -Kifarucast hat -Garmin Fenix3 Watch -ZT carbon folder knife -OR Flex Tech II Gaiters Clothing in Pack - Hoodie of some sort (sitka fanatic, FL Klamath, kryptek Sherpa) - First lite 200 bottom -First Lite Compression Sock -1 extra underwear sometimes -FL neck gaiter -FL Tag Cuff Beanie -sitka mtn glove -Kifaru Lost Park Parka half zip -Rain Gear (sitka flash, Kryptek Takur, First lite Vapor Shelter/Sleep -Super Tarp/ Annex/ ground hog stakes + OR Helium Bivy -ground cloth (scrap fabric or Tyvek) -Easton Trekking poles OR -Hilleberg Niak or Soulo -Cocoon Pillow -Thermarest neoair xlite, xtherm, or exped UL lite -Kifaru Quilt or slick bag, Western Mountaineering Megalite or badger -Kifaru 5 string stuff sack -55L dry sack Hydration -steripen -msr aquatabs -nalgene w/ humangear lid -6L MSR bladder -Life Straw Cooking -MSR Reactor -small msr fuel canister -titanium spork -small red ditty sack Possibles Pouch -pain killers (ibuprofen, Vicodin) -super glue -small bandaids, bandages, misc -mole skin/ leukotape -spare contacts -duct tape/electrical tape -small zip ties -pen -trioxane -lighter -leatherman carbon model -batteries -aquatabs -tenacious tape/patch kit -d-loop material -allen wrench (in camera gear) -string wax -extra broadheads/ field tips Kill Kit -Kifaru Medium UL Pull out -flagging tape -tag bags -spare blades -Tyto Knife -contractor trashbag -Cord 25’-50’ Electronics -dark energy charger -delorme inreach -Black Diamond Icon Head lamp -iphone charger cord -android charger cord Toiletries -toilet paper -wet wipes -hand sanitizer -tooth brush and toothpaste -contacts case -contacts solution -pack towel

In the first of a four part series, Aron Snyder talks with the Co-creator of Iron Will Broadheads, Bill Vanderheyden. Iron Will Outfitters We chose to name our company Iron Will Outfitters because of Bill’s relentless quest for the ideal broadhead and because of the individual resolve bow hunters must possess to earn the opportunity for a shot. We believe that every hunt is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. When the time comes to complete the shot, make the most of the opportunity by choosing broadheads that are as reliable as science allows.

Tom Clum joins Aron Snyder to discuss traditional archery discipline. A lot of great info in this episode! Interested in learning to shoot? Contact the experts at RMS Gear. Archery Lessons: We charge $50 for an instructor, plus $7 per shooter (up to 4 shooters at a time). All of our instructors are at least certified Level 2 USA Archery instructors with a minimum of 20 years shooting experience each. We teach based off of USA Archery's NTS system, with maybe a few small changes to accomodate instincitive shooting for bowhunters or target archers who do not want to use sights. We have found this system to be incredibly valuable for not just target shooters, but bowhunters as well. We have catered our lessons specifically to whatever you are trying to get out of the sport, compound shooters, traditional shooters, target archers and bowhunters, we will meet you where you're at. Brand New Archers: We want folks who are just getting into archery to enjoy the sport and stick with it for the long term. Hitting what you are aiming at is fun! And when you can hit what you want you'll stick with the sport longer. So we provide a free introductory lesson to every new archer that walks in our door. This introductory lesson is also part of the process in helping customers select a bow that is a correct fit for them. We do not hold back any information in this introductory lesson. We make sure to get you in proper archery form (whether you want to be a bowhunter or just a target shooter), teach you the proper motions, and answer any questions that you have. We try hard to make sure that every new archer who leaves our store is equipped with proper archery knowledge and confidence that they have a set up that is correct for them. We try to go above and beyond, and give you personal attention, so that you get into this sport with a chance to get good and ultimately have more fun with archery.

Lighter, Tougher, Stronger Built using only the very best materials available, our products represents a major leap forward for Rifle support systems. Using Rare Earth magnets, the systems are fitted to the rifle in seconds, which enables the shooter to follow live targets and stay level on uneven ground. This is a serious game changer for the hunters that value accuracy and success. Weighing less than traditional solutions, you have to ask yourself, why you would not have one! Spartan Precision Equipment is a British company based in Sussex dedicated to producing the finest hunting products in the world. Our drive comes from years of experience hunting with gear that just didn't live up to the job and knowing that the humble bipod had to get with the times. The result is our maiden product the Javelin Bipod, featured in Rifle Shooter, American Rifleman and a huge number of other top publications. Soon after came the Kapita, a modular tripod, bipod trekking system, and more, made from the same high quality carbon fibre and 7075 aerospace aluminium. Since our launch we've partnered with other high quality hunting industry names like Blaser and Sauer to produce branded bipods, Niggeloh to make our amazing rifle slings, and there are a couple more big names on the horizon, watch this space!

Hours can be spent discussing FOC and arrow tuning, thankfully John Dudley joins the podcat and goes into great detail about tuning arrows, proper equipment, and how to improve accuracy. About John Dudley I started hunting at the age of ten in my childhood state of Mississippi. I was raised to be a passionate deer and turkey hunter. To improve further on my hunting skills I started shooting at local clubs and shop tournaments. I quickly realized that archery was a talent I felt I was gifted with and shooting competitively seemed very natural. I started shooting professionally in 1997 and have competed in over 120 Professional events Worldwide. Since recognizing my talent I have successfully competed in 3D, field, indoor and outdoor target archery. I have represented the US Archery team for several years and won multiple medals and championships in each format. When I was 18, I left a college football scholarship opportunity to instead work in an archery shop for 4$ an hour simply because I loved it! Later I opened my own shop for a brief period before being hired at one of the leading bow manufacturers where I worked for nearly 9 years. I ventured on my own in 2006 to work independently as an International public relations/sales/ marketing manager for several archery manufacturers. I spend my days with my sales, marketing and R+D task, as well as, testing new gear, writing articles, taking photos or traveling the globe conducting educational compound archery training seminars for retailers, clubs and National teams. I have dedicated my life to archery and it has always been for the purpose of being better as a Bowhunter. I am fortunate to see a lot of places and coach some of the best shooters in the world and hunt with good people including my family and friends. For more in depth info on archery be sure to check out Johns Nock On Podcast Youtube Facebook

Nathan French, Sheep guide and photographer, joins the podcast to discuss his many adventures as a guide. NATHAN FRENCH WAS BORN IN ENGLAND, AND AT THE AGE OF 11 MOVED TO BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, WHERE HE NOW RESIDES. NATHAN QUICKLY FELL IN LOVE WITH THE OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE BRITISH COLUMBIA HAD TO OFFER AND QUICKLY BEGAN HUNTING. FOR THE LAST DECADE NATHAN HAS BEEN IN THE GUIDE/OUTFITTING INDUSTRY, TRAVELLING ACROSS NORTH AMERICA AND BEYOND, TAKING CLIENTS ON HUNTS OF A LIFETIME. THOSE WHO KNOW NATHAN, KNOW HE'S HARD WORKING, EASILY APPROACHABLE AND LOVES HUNTING. HIS BIGGEST GOAL ON EVERY HUNT IS TO MAKE SURE HIS CLIENTS LEAVE WITH A SMILE AND A LIFE LONG FRIENDSHIP HAS BEEN MADE. NATHAN HAS A LOT OF QUALITY ATTRIBUTES ABOUT HIM. ASIDE FROM GUIDING, ONE HIS BIGGEST PASSIONS IS FLYING. HE'S A PILOT ON THE SIDE AND IS ALWAYS CHASING HIS PASSIONS TO LIVE LIFE UP TO THE FULLEST. THIS IS ONE OF THE REASONS NATHAN IS KNOWN TO BE A FIRST CLASS GUIDE. HIS FAST PACED LIFESTYLE IS ROUTED FROM HARD WORK ETHIC, POSITIVE ATTITUDE ANDGRATITUDE TO DO WHAT HE LOVES. ​ 2018 SAW CHANGES IN NATHAN'S GUIDING CAREER AS HE STEPPED OUT ON HIS OWN AS A FREELANCE GUIDE, OFFERING HIS OWN PERSONALIZED HUNTS. IF ITS SHEEP, GOATS, MOOSE OR ANYTHING BIG GAME , EVEN INCLUDING MEXICO FOR DESERT SHEEP OR NEW ZEALAND FOR TAHR AND STAG, NATHAN HAS DONE IT AND HAS GREAT KNOWLEDGE TO SET UP THAT NEXT DREAM HUNT OF YOURS. CONSULT WITH NATHAN NOW, YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. CLICK HERE FOR THE SERVICES PAGE TO SEE IF THERE'S SOMETHING NATHAN CAN OFFER YOU, AND DON'T HESISTATE TO CONTACT NATHAN DIRECTLY TO TALK HUNTING, PHOTOGRAPHY AND MORE. Nathan French Photography Nathan-French.com Kifaru

John Barklow, Product Manager at Sitka Gear joins Aron Snyder to discuss cold weather gear from shelters to boots. Go for a short walk, and you’ll know if your gear fits. You might notice the stretch, the lightness, the breathability, the warmth. But you won’t really know if it can keep you alive. You could take your clothing maker’s word for it. But if you’re a Navy SEAL operating in frigid conditions where leaving early isn’t an option, and holding your position is mission critical, you have to know exactly what your gear can handle. You have to test for yourself how it will perform in the worst possible conditions. And that’s why Sitka Big Game Product Manager John Barklow and his fellow Naval instructors came up with the Rewarming Drill. John was 19 when he enlisted and formally trained as a Navy diver. He built up some experience climbing and mountaineering in his off time, and took stations in the Philippines, the southern U.S., and California. After 9/11 he ended up in Kodiak, Alaska, where he used his experience to teach SEALs how to survive like mountaineers. Sitka Hilleberg Kifaru Leukotape

Toby and Roger from Black Widow Bows join the podcast Black Widow Bows 417-725-3113 Greetings from Black Widow! As we look back on 2017, we found Black Widow in its 60th year of producing quality custom bows. We would like to thank everyone for making it a great year. As we look forward to 2018 we are excited for what's ahead. Our Arrowhead Overlays were very popular on the 60th Anniversary bow. We have decided to offer them on the 2018 bows in the wood of your choice, with or without the laser engraving of your choosing. We will also be offering Snakeskin Limb Overlays as well. Make plans to join us on the Black Widow Bear Hunt at Squapan Mountain Outfitters this fall. For the last few years we have joined Tony and Lynn Boucher and Company for a traditional bear hunt in Northern Maine. We have made great friendships that will last forever and seen some great bears taken that have resulted in a free bow to the biggest bear of the week taken with a traditional bow. For more information look up Squapan Mountain Outfitters on their website http://squapan.homestead.com/home.html or you can email Tony or his wife Lynn at [email protected] or give them a call at (207) 764-7844. Or give us call and we can get you details of the hunt also. We wish you all the best for 2018 and we would love to help you continue or begin your traditional adventure. From the entire gang at Black Widow, have a great 2018. Shoot Straight, Toby Essick, John Clayman, and Roger Fulton “May the good LORD be your Outfitter and Guide; May HE cause you to always shoot straight; And may the trophies you pursue be worthy of the Book.”

Trevon Stoltzfus returns to the podcast with Frank Peralta to discuss his latext Ibex hunt, and the current state of hunting television shows. Outback Outdoors was formed when a group of hardcore western hunters decided that the same old big game hunting videos and TV were no longer good for the hunting industry. Bringing decades of varied hunting experience as well as a fresh perspective to the table, the Outback Outdoors team spends hundreds of days each season behind, and in front of, the camera capturing their adventures. With over 40 years of experience in the outdoors, this is not the usual collection of weekend warriors with big trucks and handi-cams. Instead, our team consists of solid industry professionals with collective experiences in all aspects of outdoor media including outdoor writing, hunting seminars, producing big game hunting videos, outfitting and guiding, along with years of personal success in the field. The Outback Outdoors team has a goal to provide outdoor enthusiasts with exciting and fresh web-only big game hunting videos, with the proper emphasis on entertainment along with sharing the tips, tactics, and bowhunting gear we use for success. Outback Outdoors wraps our dynamic deer hunting videos and bowhunting videos in an adrenaline charged web-only package with a western flair. This is not to say the Outback Outdoors team only hunts the west; but rather, they take their western bow hunting style with them, which puts an exhilarating and entertaining twist on the typical Eastern and Midwest hunts you’re used to seeing. Trevon Stoltzfus The Rock - An Ibex Adventure Some adventures call to you from far off places, but some call you back to where you started it all. Trevon Stoltzfus travels back to his roots and The Rock, or the Florida Mountains, in southern NM where the transplanted Bezoar Ibex call home and hold the title as the toughest animal in the US to bowhunt.

Brian Pence, Jon Pynch, and Austin Orgain join the podcast to discuss competition shooting. If you have any questions on reloading or precision shooting in general be sure to reach out to one of these fine fellows. Brian Pence - Reloads Jon Pynch Austin Orgain Precision Rifle Series The Precision Rifle Series is a yearly points race for several series including the PRS Bolt Gun Series, PRS Gas Gun Series and the PRS Club Series. The intent is to provide a national framework as the aggregation point for local, regional and national matches, tracking of scores and the growth of the practical, long range rifle discipline. By providing structure and governance the growth of the discipline has been exponential since the PRS was launched in 2011 thanks to the exceptional coalition of the match directors, shooters and sponsors participating in the PRS. The outlaw nature of the sport has made this a very unique collection of matches in all of the series. Matches are run very differently, focus on different fundamentals and include a vast number of stressors, no two matches are the same! This provides for regional variances that are unique and very challenging. Texas and Oklahoma matches are far different from the west coast and east coast matches and allow the shooter to really test the full extent of their capabilities by participating in various series, styles and regions. Born out of Military, Law Enforcement and Hunting scenarios, the practical application of the precision rifle is the underlying theme for all series. Whether you are looking for a local club to join, wanting to compete with America’s favorite rifle the AR-10/15 or you want to test your self against the best shooters in the nation and the world, the Precision Rifle Series has a spot for you.

South Cox returns to the podcast to discuss everything from raising kids to camp food Since 1987 Stalker Stickbows has integrated exquisite craftsmanship with a devotion to the sport of traditional archery. I welcome your interest in the most exciting and durable bow you will ever shoot. Furthermore, I extend a sincere hand of friendship to those of you who share my love for a sport that reflects a profound respect for the great outdoors. It has been my goal to create more than just a beautifully handcrafted and powerful bow. I believe that our customers are friends who are asking us to create a trusted hunting or shooting companion that they can rely on… a partner as durable as they are…one who will be with them for as long as they have the will and the strength to draw both breath and the bowstring. My bows are built to be as enjoyable to shoot as they are beautiful. I believe that you deserve nothing less when the chance of a lifetime shot presents itself. This is my commitment to value…and is the philosophy that puts backbone into every bow that I proudly build with both your name and mine. Stalker Stick Bow video Stalker Stickbows Email: [email protected] Shop: 970-586-4448 Mobile: 707 496-0136 Stalker Stickbows 1765 Olympian Lane Estes Park, CO 80517

Ultrarunner and hunter, David Hoff, joins the podcast to discuss hunting partners and long distance running.

Fred Bohm Outdoorsman, hunter, writer, photographer, inventor and owner of Sage & Braker talks with Aron Snyder and Frank Peralta about hunting, photography, and pooping! Fred Bohm We are all in this together whether we know it or not. Some of us understand this when young, some never do. My realization struck me like a brick in the face early in August 2014. I can’t think of the event that caused it, but I knew that my life would never be the same because of this awakening. We are blessed with time on this earth and there is no guarantee we will be given another breath. Some die in a bed, insides rotting of cancer, others never make it out of their mother’s womb. You’re reading this and I’m writing it, so our time isn’t up. Make it count. Don’t let others decide how you are going to live it, and for the love of God, Allah or science, don’t let the rat race trap you into a life you never intended. So this is me. These stories are intended to share with you a part of what makes my life worth living. Most will be about hunting. All will involve people and creatures I love. So I invite you to take this walk with me. Through the woods, through the fields, through whatever adventures this great world throws at me. You will learn more about me as I learn more about myself. And I hope in the process to get to know some of you as well. // Fred Sage & Braker Crafted at the Highest Caliber We live, breathe and make everything at the highest caliber possible. In our products, in our pursuits and in our vision. And we’re proud to pass that caliber of craftsmanship to you. Our Story I have to admit, I didn’t start this company with the purest of thoughts. I started it to escape an industry that I really didn’t like, to spend more time in the outdoors and of course with my family. But as often happens, when you pour your heart into something it starts to take over. It starts to create a life of it’s own. It gives you opportunities that you never thought were possible. Make a living for my family? That’s cool. But to have an opportunity to help preserve the lands that I love so much? Never. How the hell could that be possible. That’s for the big guys, the Patagonias of the world, not the small Sage & Brakers out there. But I said the hell with it. Even if it was a couple of hundred dollars a year to a good cause, I had to at least try. After all, it has to be more than just about me. I’m on this earth for a short time, but maybe the good my company could do would outlive me. Affect more people than just myself. Meh, who knows? Then not more than half a year later it was solidified. The only thing that has made me weep in the last 15 years came into this earth as a beautiful baby boy. Atlas. And like my father before me, I now bear a tremendous responsibility. I am here to point him in the right direction, to show him the values that I hold so dear. And I realize that I have to SHOW him these values, not tell him about them. I don’t remember a lick of advice my father gave me, but I remembered what he showed me by his example. That is what formed the man I am today, and Atlas’s moral fiber will be learned the same way, by example, not by well meant advice. The way I run my company will be the way my son will learn his work ethic and how to treat other people, whether I like it or not. So I have a responsibility. To him, to the community I love and towards keeping our public lands in their most raw form around for his generation and the ones to follow. To give him the same opportunity to sit in the middle of nature and just listen. Not to the busy streets, to the beeps and chirps of a cell phone and not to the news on the television blaring the destruction of mankind. To search his soul the same way I continually search mine. Just a company right? Just a way to pay the bills? I did that before and it stole a part of my soul from me. A mistake. A costly one, but one that has set my path straight. So what does this have to do with you? Everything. You are the foundation of this company and without you guys there is no reason to have it. A small company, yes. A small impact, perhaps at first. But I’m not a fella that likes to back down and I’m pretty sure you’re not either. We can do this together. I encourage each and every one of you to reach out to me and I promise to listen. ~ Fred Bohm Kifaru.net Made in America, bred in the back country, and galvanized in combat, you won’t find tougher, better built outdoor gear. In fact, we’ve been doing so since 1979 – from backpacks to sleds, Tipis and other shelters. We continue to innovate, and others continue to follow.

Kevin Estela, Writer, History teacher, semiprofessional adventurer, and wilderness survival educator, joins the podcast to talk about land nav, essential equipment to carry always, animal signs and trapping, and bug out bags...if you get lost in the backcountry, or if it’s the zombie apocalypse, this is the guy you want with you. Kevin Estela Kevin Estela first fell in love with the outdoors as a child. Entertained by the WWII survival stories his father endured in the jungles of the Philippines, Kevin wanted to learn more. Kevin grew up hiking, kayaking/canoeing, fishing and hunting in New England and spent his free time outside or reading about survival and wilderness skills. Over the years, his childhood interests became stronger and developed into his lifelong passion. Kevin’s passion now includes sharing what he knows with his students, family and friends. Kevin is the Owner and Head Instructor of Estela Wilderness Education. He brings extensive educational experience to the courses and material he offers. Kevin is a regular contributing author for RECOIL and OFF-GRID Magazine, American Survival Guide, American Frontiersman, Survivor’s Edge and other magazines through Beckett Media, Engaged Media and Athlon Outdoors Media with over 100 published print articles. He is the author of many online articles for various websites and he is the top-billed Contributing Author for the website of Discovery Channel Host, Joel Lambert. In addition to outdoors education, Kevin has been a Full-time High School History Teacher since 2006. (excerpt from http://kevinestela.com/) Kevin Estela on Facebook #estellawilded [email protected] Phone: (860) 214-3629 Kifaru Prometheus Design Werx

Aron has put a lot of miles on his feet over the years, and subsequently suffers from foot pain. Dr. Scott VerBurg, the man who helped relieve the pain joins the podcast and talks orthotics and boot choices. Scott VerBurg Scott is certified in Prosthetics and Orthotics by the American Board for Certification. In 1999, he graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine's Orthotic and Prosthetic program in Chicago. Scott completed his clinical residency at Becker Orthopedic in Troy, Michigan, and moved to Denver in 2001. He opened the Longmont Office of OPS in 2006. Scott offers complete prosthetic and orthotic services with considerable experience in lower extremity orthoses, spinal, and lower limb prosthetics. He specializes in geriatric services, especially difficult fittings, and sports medicine, and has worked extensively with the Muscular Dystrophy Association. His goal is to provide the highest level of care, service and education to his patients and their referring physicians as well as working efficiently with insurance providers and third-party payers. Orthotic Prosthetic Solutions With over 30 years providing Northern Colorado and the Front Range with Orthotics and Prosthetics care, we are dedicated to our patients and to our community. All of our Practitioners are ABC certified and educated from accredited schools. We are qualified to fulfill any of your needs. From locations in Fort Collins, Longmont and Scottsbluff Nebraska, to coverage in Wyoming and across the front range we have a facility for you. We have full labs at all of our locations and do our own fabrications. Certified practitioners do all their own modifications neverrelying on technicians to modify patient molds. Having everything built in our facilities gives us tremendous quality control making sure everything we deliver is the best.

Aron and Frank recount their British Columbia Bear hunt. Aron makes sure he gets his fiber, and talks about notable gear used on the hunt, including arrow setup. Also, Aron and Frank compare sizes... (bear sizes). Primitive Outfitting Poison Dart Bows Rocky Mountain Specialty Gear

Aaron Neilson, owner of Global Hunting Resources, and host of Trijicons World of Sports Afield, joins the podcast to talk about his big game hunts from around the world. Global Hunting Resources Global Hunting Resources (GHR) offers to you the client, hunting and fishing adventures around the globe. Its our job to help each traveling sportsman arrange what is often times for them, the adventure of a lifetime! From matching clients to the right outfitters, to helping with travel and gun transportation needs, to finally making sure your trophies arrive home safely and swiftly. GHR and our associates have the time, dedication and most importantly - the experience. To make sure your next adventure....is unforgettable!!!! Aaron Neilson is one of the world’s most well-traveled big game hunters. His experience as guide, outfitter and professional hunter and TV-host make him a unique expert in international hunting circles. Hosted by international big game hunters Aaron Neilson and Dan Catlin, Trijicon’s World Of Sports Afield takes the viewer around the globe in search of big game adventure. From the rugged Yukon, to the windswept mountains of North America and Asia, to the great game fields of Africa, this series delivers world class hunting in each episode! Trijicon’s World Of Sports Afield

Dave Ziegman, research and development at Yeti Cycles and avid traditional bow hunter, joins Aron and Frank to recount their adventures shooting the 3d course at American Bowmen. Topics discussed include bow setup, cut charts, and Franks inability to listen. Yeti Cycles Founded in 1985 [email protected] Yeti Cycles. Ride Driven. www.yeticycles.com Yeti Cycles is a high-end mountain bike manufacturer. We are Ride Driven.

Aron gets together with his long time friend Les Welch and talk hunting in Colorado...things get a little out of hand in the end.

Aron and Frank talk about their Turkey hunt in Nebraska with Medicine Valley Outfitters. ----more---- Medicine Valley Outfitters Turkey Hunting Nebraska Everyone wants to be #1… but we really are! Medicine Valley Outfitters is located in one of the best locations around for spring turkey hunting. As lifelong residents in this area we know how to get you on some of the best areas to hunt. With a great population of turkeys, we are now offering archery and shotgun spring turkey hunting. We are also archery only outfitters for deer, and with some of the best bow hunting opportunities in the central US for whitetails and mule deer, we are sure to put you on your next trophy. Medicine Valley Outfitters on Instagram medicinevalleyoutfitters.com

This episode with Paul Gustafson contains a wealth of knowledge on hunting seasons, building arrows, and archery hunting in general.

Aron and Frank talk about their arrow setup...or at least it sounds like they're talking about arrow setup...sometimes the line blurs in this episode.

Aron, Harold, and Frank discuss the affects the spring Black Bear hunting ban has had in Colorado. DENVER, Colorado: During the 1992 general election, Colorado voters approved Issue 10 which prohibited the hunting of black bears. Now the Colorado General Assembly is considering a bill that would repeal the 19-year-old law. The formal title of the repeal measure is House Bill 1294, which is being sponsored by State Representative J. Paul Brown. Brown argued, "There are more and more human-bear conflicts around the state. It's a health and safety issue."[1] A House committee planned to consider the bill on April 18, 2011. HB 1294, according to reports, is drawing criticism from animal rights advocates, who are stating that black bear cubs would be left orphaned if the law was overturned and hunting of the animal was resumed. The repeal would not overturn the part of the voter-approved measure that banned the use of dogs and bait in hunting black bears. The language appeared on the ballot as: Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado Revised Statutes to prohibit the taking of black bears by the use of bait or dogs at any time, and to prohibit the taking of black bears by any means between March 1 and September 1 of any calendar year, and subjecting violators to misdemeanor penalties and a loss of hunting privileges? Info from: https://ballotpedia.org/Black_bear_hunting_ban_could_be_repealed_by_Colorado_lawmakers Colorado Initiative 10 (1992) Result Votes Percentage Approved Yes 1,054,032 69.70% No 458,260 30.30% Election results via: Colorado State Legislative Council, Ballot History

Aron and Frank cover fixed blade broadheads in this episode. Aron talks about his thorough field tests with multiple broadheads and goes off on a tangent describing how he scarred a couple Mormon missionaries for life.

Aron and Frank cover target panic in this episode and offer some tips to overcome mental and physical barriers that may be preventing you from getting back on target.

Aron Snyder and Luke Caudillo engaged in a friendly competition at the American Bowman Club, near Bailey Colorado. It was a battle between the Trad bow and Compound bow. One of them ended up with a shaved head. Luke 'Lil Hulk' Caudillo He was born and raised in the railroad town of North Platte, NE. Like a lot of rural Americans, Caudillo began hunting and fishing with his brothers, cousins, and friends at the age of ten. After high school, Caudillo got involved in mix martial arts (MMA). "I was a wrestler my whole life, I missed the competition, and fighting looked fun to me," says Caudillo. Next thing you know fighting became his career. MMA was good to Caudillo, as he made it to the top level of the sport (UFC) and currently has made coaching a big part of his life. Caudillo states, "It keeps me around the game...I want to give the younger athletes a chance to experience everything that I experienced. It was just plain good for me, kept me out trouble, and gave me drive on a daily basis." He has enjoyed seeing his two joys come together, fighting and hunting. Hunting has always been about family and friends to Caudillo, and now it's about his teammates too. Not to mention, Luke is excited to take his daughter Eva out into the outdoors! Gladiators Unleashed Instagram Gladiators Unleashed Youtube

Alex Nester, Guide with Eastern Colorado Outdoors joins the podcast, and discusses spot and stalk hunting on the Eastern Plains with Aron and Frank. Alex Nestor AKA The BG HuntNest Lead Guide ECO (Eastern Colorado Outdoors) Alex was born and raised on the Plains of Eastern Colorado. At an early age he began hunting, fishing and spending time in the outdoors with his father and uncle. Alex has been guiding spot and stalk Muleys, Whitetail and Antelope with some of the most prestigious outfitters on the Plains Colorado for over a decade. Although having the reputation as a “wild man”, it’s easy to see that he has changed a lot from his youth to appreciate conservation and understand his past to provide a legal and ethical means of hunting the plains. Alex is now employed as the Lead Guide for ECO (Eastern Colorado Outdoors) with a powerhouse lineup of guides alongside him. He is considered by many to have pioneered the early season crop hunts using a technique of hunting standing corn fields to get ridiculously close to deer with archery and muzzleloader hunters. In addition, Alex is an avid houndsman with an extreme passion in following hounds through the mountains trailing lions, bears and bobcats. Watching others fulfill a dream hunt has always been his priority, rarely hunting for himself. Did anyone mention that this Ginger is funny as hell!?! You can follow his journey by following him on Instagram:huntnest

Aron and Frank talk about the broadheads they have used and offer advice on what to choose based on affordability and effectiveness. Broadheads covered: Valkyre Center Pin System for skinny shafts Northern Jagger Iron Will Cutthroat Bloodeagles Werewolf

Harold Fahrenbrook rejoins the podcast with Aron and Frank to discuss the art of traditional bow shot placement, training techniques, and lessons learned from years in the field.

Aron's Daughter Kaley joins the podcast and talks about her upbringing in the outdoors.

Trevon Stoltzfus, member of Outback Outdoors, joins the podcast to discuss the process of capturing the adventure of hunting on film. Trevon Stoltzfus A former collegiate and freestyle wrestler and professional bull rider was born and raised in southern New Mexico, where he had the privilege of working as an Elk, Mule Deer, and Antelope guide. From an early age the love of hunting, fishing, and the outdoors was instilled in him by a heritage passed down through his grandfather, uncles, and older cousins. Having taken numerous trophy big game animals he now desires to pass that passion for the outdoors on to others through the written word, outdoor seminars, television, and videos. Trevon in the past has had the pleasure of working for Eastmans’ Hunting Journal as the research editor and was the archery Co-Host for the Television show “The Best of the West.” He continues to work with multiple outdoor Television shows and is passionate about capturing the thrill of the hunt on video. As a freelance writer Trevon writes for many national hunting and bowhunting magazines and serves on multiple outdoor industry promotional staffs. (from Outback Outdoors website) Outback Outdoors

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Harold Fahrenbrook joins Aron and Frank on the podcast and shares his harrowing hunting stories and overall traditional bowhunting experience. Also discussed this episode is the political arena as it relates to hunting, specifically the bear hunting bans and its repercussions on the ecosystem. Sadly, feels trump science, in the general publics view of the hunting world.

Leo joins the podcast and lends his knowledge and perspective of the hunting world gained from 34 years as a Fish and Game Warden.

The Bromance is alive and well. Brian Call joins the podcast to discuss the use of new technology in the hunting world. Brian Call I grew up on a rural countryside property in the woodland forests of Oregon’s Willamette Valley adjacent to large patches of untouched timberland. I spent my childhood roaming the woods with my cousin and next-door neighbor, Ben Morris; catching crawdads, fishing, shooting bows, and riding horses. My father was an avid archery hunter, and he bought me my first hunting bow when I was 12 years old—the legal age to hunt in Oregon. Soon after, Ben and I went on our first elk-hunting trip and have been devoted elk hunting fanatics ever since. Ben and I have a natural synergism that stems from a lifetime of hunting together; but our initial elk-hunting success was limited—an ingredient was missing. In 2006, we began hunting with our childhood friend, Anthony Spencer, and amidst new-found success, a brotherhood formed between us. GrittyBowmen.com was formed as a vehicle to share our love of hunting and of wild places—to help unite hunters and non-hunters alike so that we might preserve the animals we love and a way of life that we cherish.

Luke Caudillo and Santino Castellanos join the podcast to discuss the importance of fieldcraft with Aron and Frank. The new Garmin sight is the point of contention, technology can augment shooting skills, but should never replace tried and true fieldcraft. Luke Caudillo He was born and raised in the railroad town of North Platte, NE. Like a lot of rural Americans, Caudillo began hunting and fishing with his brothers, cousins, and friends at the age of ten. After high school, Caudillo got involved in mix martial arts (MMA). "I was a wrestler my whole life, I missed the competition, and fighting looked fun to me," says Caudillo. Next thing you know fighting became his career. MMA was good to Caudillo, as he made it to the top level of the sport (UFC) and currently has made coaching a big part of his life. Caudillo states, "It keeps me around the game...I want to give the younger athletes a chance to experience everything that I experienced. It was just plain good for me, kept me out trouble, and gave me drive on a daily basis." He has enjoyed seeing his two joys come together, fighting and hunting. Hunting has always been about family and friends to Caudillo, and now it's about his teammates too. Not to mention, Luke is excited to take his daughter Eva out into the outdoors! Gladiators Unleashed Instagram Santino Castellanos Santino Castellanos is a native to Colorado who grew up with a passion for the outdoors, and for capturing his outdoor experiences through the lens of a camera. He went on his first big game hunt at the age of six and has been hooked on hunting ever since. Santino caught the entrepreneurial spirit early in life as well, running multiple businesses at a young age and quickly learning the art of making deals and designing partnerships that are greater than the sum of their parts. His business acumen and love of the outdoors eventually led Santino to found OuttaBounds LLC, an online community and media hub for people with a passion for the outdoor lifestyle. This enabled Santino to focus his attention exclusively on the Outdoor industry, honing his production, cinematography, interactive design and social media skills while learning to navigate the brand landscape of the Outdoor business environment. Santino has quickly become recognized as a thought leader in the industry, and in 2012 he brought his unique combination of skills and experiences to TrueSight Media as its Director of Business Development. Working in the outdoor industry has only increased Santino’s love of the outdoor lifestyle. His passion for the great outdoors also extends to his wife and two sons, who accompany him on his adventures whenever and wherever they can. Santino_Mantino

Henry Ferguson joins the podcast again...when you carry your bow for your senior picture, you must be serious about Archery. The fellas meant to talk about gear that stands the test of time but end up talking about stiff shafts, gluten free tacos, and plaid shirts. Henry runs a website called Not Fit To Hunt Henry (bigchiefwhackabuck) Furguson on Instagram Come along with us as we help other archers to become better, more efficient shooters and hunters. We'll be posting weekly YouTube videos, articles and tips that have helped us become consistently successful in the field and on the tournament line. ​ ​As bowhunters we realize that there are much more efficient methods for taking big game, but the challenge and the extended seasons are what we live for. Working all year to prepare your bow, backpack and yourself to perform at your peak in the singular moments where our skills are put to the ultimate test is practically a full-time job! However, we both have actual full-time jobs and families. Couple that with being active in conservation organizations, church, Boy Scouts, coaching our kid’s sports teams and the time to hone those skills is hard to come by. But if matters enough to you, you will find a way. Topics will range from archery form, equipment setup and how to use it, to how we scout, hunt and pack out game after a successful hunt. Bringing hope to the lost and disenfranchised hunters who might be 100 sit-ups away from perfection, will be our goal. Looking like you were chiseled out of granite is not and never has been a prerequisite to being a successful hunter.

Paul Navarre shares a wealth of knowledge from his near lifetime of bowhuning. Paul shares his passion regarding the preservation of wildlife and wildlife habitat. You can't get this info on YouTube...(well you can now, but experience trumps videos any day) [email protected] coloradobowhunting.org Colorado Bowhunters Convention & Awards Banquet March 16th and 17th, 2018 ----more---- About the CBA The CBA was originally formed in 1969 by a small but highly passionate and dedicated group of bow hunters. Their goal was simple; try to establish equitable big game seasons just for bow hunters. Through their individual effort, modest but improved opportunities were established with the cooperation of the Division of Wildlife (DOW), the Colorado Wildlife Commission (CWC), and the state legislature. From those humble beginnings, the CBA grew to eventually become the recognized voice for bow hunting in Colorado. As CBA memberships grew in number, new and greater opportunities were envisioned and pursued. Success was not always a given however. Organizations opposed to hunting were equally motivated to advance their political agendas. As a consequence, CBA efforts to expand opportunities for bow hunters were often redirected toward the protection of existing privileges. It eventually became necessary to engage the professional assistance of a lobbyist in order to detect and mitigate potential threats. This political watch guard continues today and remains a costly but necessary expense. Throughout its existence, the CBA has nurtured and refined its relationship with the DOW and CWC. The success of this on going endeavor has resulted in several key events. Most notable include invitations from the DOW to provide input to the 5-Year big game archery season structures, requests from the CWC to present an archery education seminar to its commissioners, and solicitations from the commissioners to speak at CBA Area Rep meetings. These key events are ample evidence of the mutual respect developed between our state agencies and the CBA through years of cooperation and diligent negotiation. The CBA is first and foremost a bow hunting organization; comprised of dedicated and ethical bow hunters. Colorado archers enjoy a liberal hunting season highlighted by the fact that we have 10 big game species available to the bow hunter not including numerous small game. But the CBA is also an organization dedicated to the fulfillment of family values and camaraderie amongst members. To that end the CBA hosts several family oriented events such as its annual Jamboree, Awards Banquet, and 3-D shoots around the state. We provide state affiliated hunter safety education, college scholarships, and volunteer assistance to public television and various youth programs. Our Colorado Bowhunter news magazine is recognized for its quality of content and informative articles. Our website provides members and non-members alike, critical information on a variety of topics, a forum for open discussion, and a new medium for finding essential information in this electronic age. The CBA promises to continue its responsibility to safe guard the privileges we enjoy today and to explore new opportunities for an ever changing tomorrow. But that responsibility demands support in the form of new and enduring memberships. If you bow hunt in Colorado and are not a member of the CBA, please consider joining now and give your fair share in protecting the privilege. As our membership grows, so will the opportunities available... this is our pledge to you the members. The Colorado Bowhunters Association proudly accepts the mission: to encourage and perpetuate the sport of bowhunting for all legal game; to protect, improve and increase the opportunities for hunting with the hand held, hand drawn bow; to cooperate with and support federal and state agencies, sportsmen’s associations, and conservation organizations, which are insuring the propagation and preservation of game and its habitat; to encourage and conduct educational programs designed to acquaint the public and the archer with the safe and ethical use of the bow for hunting and bowhunting as an effective method of hunting legal game; to foster unity and perpetuate the spirit of good fellowship among bowhunters; and to develop and advocate specific policies that support and help fulfill the Mission. Since 1969 the Colorado Bowhunters Association: is a state bowhunting association comprised of dedicated, ethical bowhunters; is the only recognized voice for bowhunting in Colorado; is recognized by the Colorado Division of Wildlife, the Wildlife Commission and the state legislature; is an organization who preserves your hunting seasons and negotiates season structures and license/permit numbers; hired a lobbyist to keep a watchful eye on issues at the Colorado capitol; created the concept of the “Network” to oppose animal rights and anti-hunting elements in Colorado; promotes bowhunter education for all bow

"Ya gotta shoot them Does!" Aron and Frank recount their hunting and dining experiences in the great state of Alabama. Alabama Recurve Hunt on YouTube

Aaron Hitchins with Rockhouse Motion joins the podcast to try and help Aaron Snyder not be a dick. Aaron Hitchins (Excerpt from Rockhouse Motion) DIRECTOR / PARTNER / BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Aaron is our token foreign guy, hailing from the distant and mysterious land that most people call Canada. Whether it was the long, cold, isolated winters in the North, or just a byproduct of his Business School Education, Aaron has a rather overactive imagination. While in most avenues of life that would serve as a distraction, Aaron’s bountiful creativity meshes with his corporate vision to create the fire in which brands are forged at Rockhouse. [email protected] ----more---- About Rockhouse Motion EVERY COMPANY IS DIFFERENT, EVERY PROJECT IS NEW BUT THEY ALL HAVE ONE THING IN COMMON: WE CAN HELP BETTER YOUR BRAND. Whether that is as a director of photography on a busy film set, alone on a mountain top shooting a sunrise, or in your board room helping your team come up with the next winning concept, the Rockhouse team strives to find a way to move the needle in beautiful, creative, and successful ways. While this may all be well and good, you are probably hoping for some more details as far as what it is we can do. BASECAMP United States LITTLE RIVER, KANSAS Little River is a city in Rice County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 557. So we’re basically like the mayors of the town at all times. OUTPOST Canada CANMORE, ALBERTA Canmore is a town in Alberta, Canada, located approximately 81 kilometres west of Calgary near the southeast boundary of Banff National Park. Yes, there are awesome outdoor activities and beautiful things to gaze upon with a beer in hand.