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Gerry Shaw, owner of Photolab Studios and designer of Kifarucast graphics, joins the podcast to discuss his work and various hunting adventures. Photolab Studios is located in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. An area as rich in history as it is in the intrinsic beauty that surrounds the area. As we primarily focus in the arenas of the hunting and outdoors industry, we are not afraid to take on any project you might have. We have worked with some of the biggest names in the outdoor industry as well as some of the newest up and coming brands and companies in the industry. So if you’re in need of a brand overhaul or are starting a whole new company, be sure to give us a call and find out what PHOTOLAB STUDIOS can do for you! We offer a full service solution to your creative design and marketing needs, including but not limited to: ■ GRAPHIC DESIGN ■ APPAREL DESIGN ■ MOTION GRAPHICS & ANIMATION ■ PRODUCT VISUALIZATION ■ PHOTOGRAPHY & ADVERTISING ■ VIDEOGRAPHY & EDITING ■ SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT ■ BRAND MARKETING

True adventurist Rob Gearing joins the podcast to discuss what drives his passion to create the best bipods and tripods for rifles, optics, and cameras. The Spartan Precision Equipment Ethos. Design it right, use the best materials to make it right, don’t become arrogant and listen to others. With these things in mind he set about to build Spartan Precision Equipment. Securing a World Patent and working with a Satellite Design Engineer, he was able to launch the business with the Javelin Bipod version 1, of which 3000 units were sold in the first two years. Listening to customer feedback, the version 1 evolved into what we sell today. The Javelin bipod has been a huge success, having sold over 35,000.00 to date. Our Products are now being used by some of the best names in the hunting world and featured in many of the top publications. The Javelin is considered by many to be the best “hunting bipod” on the planet. Today we are working with some of the Biggest and Best Rifle brands. You only need look at our website to see who we now make bipods for. Our partner list continues to grow.

Travis "T-Bone" Turner, one of the most respected archers and hunters in the outdoor industry, joins the podcast to discuss arrow setup, including arrow weight, shaft construction, and how to improve accuracy.

This episode covers Aron Snyder's Alabama hunt and Florida hunt with Bryan Broderick. Also talked about this episode, the Day Six arrow system, sheep show, and son of a...FOC...just a little bit.

Dr. Abigail Lara, from University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center, and her husband Jody Martinez join Frank Peralta and Dayna Monroe to discuss the potential life threating symptoms of altitude sickness.

Bart Lancast with Guides Eye Outfitters joins the podcast to discuss Aron Snyder's latest predator hunt and the importance of predator management.

Chris Roe joins the podcast to discuss public issues and issues with going public in social media. Roe Hunting Resources Kifaru

Jason Phelps joins the podcast to discuss his new collaboration with Angry Mountain Productions called Tradition. Angry Mountain Productions is proud to release our first series, Tradition. Tradition is a day to day YouTube series encompassing six friends. Jason Phelps, Nick Schmit, Jon Gabrio, Tyson Drevniak, Charlie Smith and Kelley Smith. They hunt six states in the fall of 2018. Everything from archery elk, muzzleloader elk, rifle and even deer hunts. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get notified of our daily video as each drops at 5pm day after day. Find out what Tradition means to us, as hunters, family, conservationists and outdoor enthusiasts. This action packed series is one you will surely not want to miss!gry Mountain Productions Phelps Game Calls Phelps game calls was established by myself (Jason Phelps) in 2009. I was always fascinated with calling animals into close range and thinking about hunting, so I asked myself what better hobby than making calls? I set out to make the most realistic and easy to use cow elk call available. After extensive testing, I found a combination that sounded very good and was very easy to play. I then started making and marketing my first elk calls. Since then I have made Predator, Deer, Turkey, and other calls. I am always working to provide calls that first produce the most accurate sounds possible and second I want an attractive looking custom call.

All I want is a good cup of coffee after editing this episode. Dark Timber Coffee Since 2004, our founder and master roaster has been sourcing, roasting and blending some of the worlds finest coffees. Every coffee that we roast is carefully, and skillfully, developed to highlight their unique flavors.

Frank Peralta, in his first solo podcast, discusses a multitude of hunting topics with his good friend, Chris Molina.

Dave Hewett, Vice President of Compton Traditional Bowhunters, joins the podcast to discuss the growing community of traditional bowhunters. Compton Traditional Bowhunters Traditional bowhunters talked about having their own organization for years, but it wasn't until May of 1999, at the Pope and Young Club Awards Banquet, that a meeting of interested bowhunters was held to discuss the possibilities of such an organization. An article by Glenn St. Charles, “IT’S TIME,” appeared in the Dec/Jan 1996 issue of TRADITIONAL BOWHUNTER MAGAZINE encouraging traditional bowhunters to form their own organization, and to create a separate identity distinct from the modern bowhunter. Many bowhunters agreed with Glenn, feeling it was, indeed, time. Out of this initial meeting came a second, smaller, meeting held in conjunction with the “Traditional Bowhunter’s Nationals,” which were held each year in Cloverdale, Indiana. The 15 to 20 bowhunters who attended this meeting became the nucleus of the steering committee which formed COMPTON TRADITIONAL BOWHUNTERS. Glenn St. Charles attended both meetings and was a major contributor to the formation of the organization. Glenn also formed the famed Pope and Young Club in the late 1950's to show the hunting world of the day that the longbow and recurve bow and arrow was a worthy hunting weapon and should be taken seriously...goals that few of today’s bowhunters recognize as necessities in that era.

Bryan Broderick, Aron Snyder, and Frank Peralta discuss their recent Alabama hunt. If you have questions pertaining to broadhead selection this episode provides ample information.

Donnie Vincent joins the podcast! Aron and Donnie discuss shooting discipline, gear, food, and poo (Lord knows Aron works hard on poo maintenance) in this episode, as well as Donnie's desire to pick up a Trad bow. Driven by nature, Donnie has consistently let the outdoors and his passion for adventure be the compass for his life. The wide open expanses of the world’s most remote territories dominate his thoughts and conversations. Deep in the heart of the wildest of terrain is where Donnie thrives. On his expeditions into remote wilds, in the lands where seemingly no one lives, he finds a wilderness and peacefulness that is all his own. The premier example of explorer, biologist, conservationist, and sportsman, Donnie takes a wider view of the topics he tackles while in the field, because to him, this is all a story worth telling. A story of ancestral heritage, native respect, and the desire to live strongly, empowering us all to open our minds to the bigger picture and inspiring us to find our own adventure.

Q&A Q: 00:01:13 How bad would the podcast have been if you didn't edit Drummond!? Q: 00:02:49 Are you working on puffy pants? Q: 00:03:34 Are you going to do a series of workout videos? Q: 00:04:25 Will you do a 10k giveaway? Q: 04:42:00 Any suggestions on gauging boot stiffness when shopping online? Q: 00:05:54 Is there any reason not to shoot small veins? Q: 00:07:05 What rain gear would you choose for the northwest? Q: 00:08:25 What is the best species for teaser pics? Q: 00:08:47 Best pad for side sleepers? Q: 00:09:35 How are you so successful on public land? Q: 00:11:08 Are you going to have more apparel? Q: 00:11:18 Best budget bow setup? Q: 00:12:32 Did Aron ever hunt high country Black Tails in Washington? Q: 00:13:54 Best optics choice when not using a tripod? Q: 00:14:11 Does Frank live in your basement? Q: 00:14:41 Can we drink a few beers together sometime? Q: 00:14:56 Recommendation on boots for planter fasciitis Q: 00:16:24 Are Aron and Amy in the process of adopting Tort Life...Optics recommendation? Q: 00:17:19 How do you hunt with the same people for a week? Q: 00:18:46 What were you carrying for packs in Alberta? Q: 00:20:41 How important is a quality Gator for late season hunts? Q: 00:21:27 Can you explain the Day Six center pin system? Q: 00:22:36 What is a good way to improve passthrough? Q: 00:23:13 Why did you switch to a Prime bow? Q: 00:23:55 What do you mean by how many miles you hiked in for a hunt? Q: 00:24:51 Have bow designs stagnated? Q: 00:26:50 Who would win a fight between Jocko and Frank? Q: 00:27:13 How many times has Frank been treated with STD's? Q: 00:28:16 Glove recommendation for BC? Q: 00:29:44 Frank...what is the best Cougar unit in all the states you have hunted Cougars! Q: 00:30:38 Best tripod for 300 - 400 dollars? Q: 00:31:15 Top three pants for hunting? Q: 00:32:24 What type of layering system do you use when hunting Whitetails? Q: 00:33:07 What do you look for in a day pack? Q: 00:33:49 What is your opinion on Texas private land hunts? Q: 00:35:03 Which is a better sleeping pad, Thermarest Neo Air, or Klymit Static V? Q: 00:36:27 Are you looking for new gloves for 2019? Q: 00:37:09 Would you take a frontal shot with a recurve? Q: 00:37:15 How do you protect extra lenses in your pack? Q: 00:37:43 For a first time bow hunter which would be better, a traditional bow or compound bow? Q: 00:39:11 Long cut or snuff? Q: 00:39:45 What is one piece of gear that is never left out? Q: 00:40:17 What is a good middle of the road spotting scope? Q: 00:40:51 Are hunters being too PC? Q: 00:44:25 Any new products this year, how about hike seminars? Q: 00:45:04 Which direction do you need to offset your fletch when using a single bevel broadhead? Q: 00:45:29 What stove do you recommend for a SuperTarp? Q: 00:45:52 Frank what is your predator calling sequence? Q: 00:47:18 Is is bad to leave a bear hide in the field and only take home the meat? Q: 00:49:16 Frank, what is your opinion on the new Prime Logic? Q: 00:49:28 ??? Q 00:49:40 Have rubber boots made a difference in you Whitetail hunts? Q: 00:50:00 What are some of your favorite bow sights? Q: 00:50:34 Can you really only get Syphilis once? Q: 00:51:03 Puffy Vests Q: 00:51:38 How do you figure out what size traditional bow to shoot? Q: 00:52:43 Do you have any plans to hunt in Africa? Q: 00:52:59 Can you make some videos on bare shaft tuning? Q: 00:53:21 What components would you use for high FOC starter arrows? Q: 00:53:38 Can you hunt without camo clothing? Q: 00:54:10 How do you cook your wild game? Q: 00:54:19 What gear do you take for a 3 - 4 night hunt with rain in the forecast? Q: 00:55:00 What is your recommendation for a varmint rifle and caliber? Q: 00:55:52 Does Kifaru make a pack that separates from the frame to haul meat? Q: 00:56:19 Arrow weight set up for Whitetail Q: 00:56:59 What differences have you noticed since switching up your diet? Q: 00:57:25 Would a Kifaru pack benefit a person who has had herniated discs? Q: 00:58:00 Would you recommend Lathrop and Sons insoles? Q: 00:58:29 Angled or straight spotter? Q: 00:58:44 Do you really need the latest bow designs to hunt? Q: 00:59:24 Are you planning on changing your setup for Whitetail hunting? Q: 00:59:31 What is a good weight to start with for a traditional bow? Q: 00:59:38 Do you do anything to protect your camera batteries in cold weather hunts? Q: 00:59:51 Which do you like better, Maven or Meopta? Q: 01:00:16 Are you planning on coming out with a chest rig? Q: 01:00:32 What is your favorite non typical characteristic on antlers? Q: 01:01:32 What is your favorite hunt you have been on, what is your favorite animal to hunt? Q: 01:02:18 With all the instafamous hunters unable to eat the meat they harvest, at what point do they become trophy hunters? Q: 01:05:06 DIY Elk hunt, what state do you recommend for high success rate and affordability? Q: 01:05:59 Which pack do you prefer for a 5 - 10 day hunt, the Crater, Cavern, or Muskeg? Q: 01:06:32 How ma

Experienced traditional and compound bow hunter, Jake Downs, joins the podcast to dicsuss his Mountain Goat hunt.

Dennis Zadra with Lonesome Dove Outfitters joins the podcast and answers Aron Snyders many questions on what to expect when booking a guided hunt. Dennis began his guiding career in 1984 with elk hunters in Colorado. He attended Colorado State University where he graduated in 1990 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. Realizing that a career in Engineering was not going to provide a great deal of adventure, he headed to Alaska to try the commercial fishing industry. It was love at first sight, and he began to participate in every fishery possible, including the Bering Sea crab fisheries. In 1993 he bought a boat and a gillnet permit, and began fishing for himself, catching the famous Copper River Salmon. He got his assistant guide license for Alaska in 1991, and guided for other outfitters across the State until 1995. He then had the qualifications necessary to obtain his Registered Guide/Outfitter license, and started Lonesome Dove Outfitters in 1996. He suffered a major setback with the costly divorce from his first wife in 1995, but that gave him the opportunity to meet his second wife, Alicia, who is instrumental in helping with the businesses. They also operate Wild Salmon, Inc which is a direct marketing business providing their salmon products to consumers across the United States. In 2005, Dennis obtained his OUPV near coastal license from the Coast guard, allowing him to transport clients on their new Aluminum fishing boat, the “Raging Bull”. Dennis BrownBear 2000By 2010, Dennis had the necessary qualification to obtain his Master Guide’s license, he became Alaska’s Master Guide #182. Dennis has 41 years of hunting and guiding experience under his belt, and still actively guides hunters every year. They have an excellent team of guides and packers who possess the same strong work ethic, and are constantly working at improving and expanding the operation. “We are very fortunate to be able to make our living from hunting and fishing, and are very grateful to have this close connection to the Great Outdoors. It is not very easy, and Mother Nature has a way of keeping us on our toes, but we are blessed with excitement and adventure every day. We take pride in the services we offer, and will make sure we do everything possible to make sure your Alaskan Adventure will be remembered for years to come!”

Joel Turner joins the podcast to explain the science behing the shot. ShotIQ is the new brand that was born from Ironmind Hunting. We wanted to do more. The goal of ShotIQ is to bring shooters control through knowledge. We wanted to lay out the complete blueprint of shot control and end the frustration of all shooters, no matter the weapon. This knowledge transcends all weapon systems and unlocks the shooting mind. The letters “IQ” stand for Intelligence Quotient. A person’s IQ is derived from several standardized tests that measure cognitive ability. But, these tests measure cognition in the skill sets of math, science, languages, etc. Have you ever taken a test to measure your cognitive ability during a high stress shooting event? At ShotIQ, we want you to perform at your cognitive best during the worst times for the human mind. The shooting mind of the human is a super efficient machine. However, that does not make it the most accurate machine. To put efficiency into precision under stress takes knowledge, knowledge of how the mind works and how it attempts to protect the body. Gaining this knowledge has taken a lifetime of failure, success, and analysis. The analysis of shots taken under extreme stress has led to a system of instruction. That system is Controlled Process Shooting. This system will teach you WHAT decisions must be made in a shot, specifically WHEN to make these decisions, and scientifically HOW to carry these decisions out. Do not allow your mind to follow the natural path of shot anticipation. Destroy target panic at its core. End the frustration. Raise your ShotIQ. ARCHERY I shot my first bow at the age of seven. From the first time I saw the spinning flight of that arrow, I was completely immersed. Archery became my life. However, by the age of eight, target panic had engulfed me. This frustration carried all the way through to my adult life. I read everything, tried everything, hoping for that magic method to cure me of this ailment. It wasn’t until I began the analysis process of my firearms shot that I realized there is no method out there that will work for me, I had to work for it, but I didn’t know HOW to do the work. Research into my many failures and my few successes began the workings of the blueprint to control. Once I realized the two facts that target panic is the mind’s natural path of efficiency and the core problem of the shooting mind is pre ignition movements, I was able to develop the system of Controlled Process Shooting. More importantly, I was able to present a system of instruction that conveyed this message in common sense terms. Target panic is within all of us. It takes decisions, determination and knowledge to even be able to take the first steps down the path of shot control. The path, however, is very short when you put those key components together. Myself and those I instruct enjoy archery one perfectly controlled shot at a time. HUNTING I began hunting while riding in a backpack carried by my father. I harvested my first deer with a rifle at the age of 12. That shot was completely out of control and it was only luck that made that bullet connect. My early hunting career was fraught with failure. I harvested my first deer with a bow at the age of 15. That shot too was completely out of control. I was deep in the throws of target panic in my early days and that malady followed me into my 30’s. It took me 13 years to harvest a bull elk with my bow. My lack of success was not because of a lack of opportunities. I have been fortunate enough to hold two RMEF Professional World Championships in elk calling. That being said, I have no problem getting bulls close, I just didn’t know HOW to control my shooting. I had to take the science I had figured out in the firearms realm and transfer it into my archery shot, it only made sense. Now that I have complete control of my shot, my hunting success has grown exponentially. I can now predict my own future in shot control. When I get a shot in the field, I will shoot a controlled arrow, no matter what. Further, I have a very specific blueprint on HOW I will do that. I now know WHAT decisions to make in a shot, WHEN to make them within the shot, and scientifically HOW to carry those decisions out. What a powerful feeling it is to know how your next moment of truth will be controlled.

Steve Hilde from Colorado Bowhunters Association and Harold Fahrenbrook join the podcast to discuss the upcoming changes to hunting license fees in Colorado Join Colorado Bowhunters Association to have your voice heard in future legislation. Future Generations Act Changes With the passage of Senate Bill 18-143​, CPW is able to adjust pricing to meet the pressures of increased management costs and resource usage across the state. These adjustments allow the agency to continue our​ conservation mission, while also ensuring transparency and accountability in working to achieve the ten key goals​ laid ou​t in the bill.

Sam Soholt, a professional hunting photographer, and champion of public lands joins the podcast to discuss, you guessed it, all things photography. There is plenty of info here for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Follow Sam's public land adventure on YouTube

Jordan Budd is truly an inspiration in the hunting community. Aron and Frank sit down and discuss her hunts and film career, while acting like perfect gentlemen as always. Follow Jordan's hunts on YouTube

Justin Gaethje and Luke Caudillo from Gladiators Unleashed join the podcast to discuss Lukes "record" setting Whitetail Deer. Justin "The Highlight" Gaethje Born in Safford, Arizona, Gaethje began wrestling when he was 4 years old. He was a two-time Arizona state champion as a wrestler at Safford High School, and a NCAA Division I All-American wrestler during his time at the University of Northern Colorado. He began his amateur MMA career while in college, turned professional in 2011 and joined the World Series of Fighting (WSOF) in 2013, where he became Lightweight Champion. He defended his WSOF belt five times before vacating it to join the UFC in 2017. Luke "Lil Hulk" Caudillo 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). 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. 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.

Author Robby Denning, Mule Deer expert and Franks man crush, joins the podcast to discuss Mule Deer hunting tactics. Also, in this episode…a discussion on how everyone adores social media.

Aron Snyder and Brian Broderick with Day Six Arrows recount their Whitetail hunt in Oklahoma. More great information on arrow configuration and Whitetail hunting tips.

This episode is a wonderful conversation about bows and traditional archery. STRIKER BOWS Rick Ellis has been producing custom handcrafted longbows and recurves since 1997. What started out as a simple urge to construct his own handcrafted longbow has turned into over a decades worth of customer happy products that can be found nearly around the world. The product speaks for itself. A simple internet search for Striker Bows will result in pages of comments and reviews from customers who all have different stories but one common theme…they love their bow. Sometimes in life things just fall into place. Striker Bows was born from a desire to harvest a deer with a small and sleek traditional bow that wasn’t available on the market, so Rick Ellis went to work building his own. Those first simple designs out of a garage in Ohio have evolved into a unique line of longbows and recurves sold across the globe. A family business from the beginning, Rick’s sons, Dusty and John, have gone from helping dad whenever needed to full partners in bringing ingenuity and performance to the traditional bow market. Twenty years of hard work and constant innovation have led to the introduction of the RK1. This bow incorporates the performance and precision that Striker is known for, while adding new options and flexibility that the modern archer is accustomed to.The drive for excellence has taken Striker from a one-man operation to one of the leading traditional bow companies in the world. The Striker Bows family will continue to work with modern technology and time-honored values to bring the traditional archer the best equipment available in the cosmos. Striker Traditional Archery 22 S. Main St. Minster, Ohio 45865 419.628.2393 [email protected]

Tyler Freel Alaska is a unique melting pot of people who are drawn here, and as far as the United States goes, it truly is The Last Frontier. I have been a contributing writer for Outdoor Life magazine for the past 7 years, and have been living and hunting in Alaska for 16 years. Tyler's Podcast Tundra Talk Kifaru

Aron invites his high school football coach hunting in Colorado, which results in an exemplary buck. Topics discussed this episode are Arons high school football days, how coach Perkins influenced his life, and wildlife management via the government vs hunters hunting public lands.

Jeff Lander from Primitive Outfitting joins Aron to discuss his 2018 Alberta Mule Deer hunt Jeff Lander, is originally from Washington State. He moved to British Columbia in 1988 and resides in BC with his wife Lana. Jeff has bowhunted most of his life and decided in 1994 to pursue his passion with making it his job. Jeff and his three daughters, Rachel, Kirsten and Lisse, have been living in Alberta since 1996 where he started outfitting whitetail deer, mule deer and waterfowl. Jeff acquired an outfitting concession in British Columbia in 2005 to pursue his dream of guiding bowhunter's to grizzlies, black bear and moose. While Jeff prefers to hunt with traditional equipment, he primarily guides hunters who use compound bows, and occasional rifle hunter. Jeff's hunting experience and easy going attitude will make your hunt enjoyable and one to remember.

Dan (The Fitness Man) Stanton joins the podcast to discuss practical fitness and nutrition for hunters. Hunt Like An Athlete » by Dan Staton Hunt like an athlete sounds a hell of a lot better than hunt like a couch potato. An athlete is fit for the mountains and conditioned to excel at the sport of hunting. The essence of hunting is becoming a formidable predator. A predator enters the woods prepared for any and all eventuality and gladly welcomes adversity. In order to hunt like an athlete, you have to train like an athlete. Stop. I didn’t say you had to run ultra-marathons, shoot everyday, nor did I say you had to be an extremist. But there is definitely a rising tide of new age hunters taking to the field fit to conquer new ground and tame the mountains. An athlete trains in all areas of fitness throughout the year and above all, possesses mental toughness. Athletes test their physical and mental capacity often, and thrive when competing against the ravages of Mother Nature. Whether you’re young, old, wealthy, poor, weak or strong, Mother Nature does not discriminate. Elk Shape Kifaru

I was fascinated with archery ever since I was able to pull back the string on the small fiberglass bows my dad had bought for us kids to play with. When I got a little older I started building my own bows out of the serviceberry bushes that were plentifull around our house in NW Montana. None of them would last more then a few days of course because I was building them green and as soon as they would dry out they would stiffen up. Even so I got some kind of satisfaction out of it. When I was around 11yrs old my grandpa gave me an old Bear Grizzly, a bow he had bought for my dad and uncle to use when they were teenagers. I shot that for awhile then bought an older Martin compound to use for my first year bowhunting. I hunted that season but never got a shot with a bow. The recurve bug had started to bite when a good friend gave me a copy of Traditional Bowhunter Magazine. I read it cover to cover multiple times. One day I was showing my dad a picture of someone building a bow. He looked at it and said "that looks like something you would do". After talking about it some more and a bit of planning, the materials were ordered. Even though I was only 12yrs old my dad had let me work in his wood working shop on a number of projects ranging from nightstands to turkey calls. My first bow however was definitely a notch harder than what I was used to. Even so I was able to finish it and believe it or not it still shoots even though it's the ugliest bow I have ever seen. When I started building bows I had no intention of hunting with them I just wanted to build and shoot recurves for fun but hunt with a compound. It didn't take long to change my mind. The idea of killing a deer or elk with a bow I had built was just too good to pass up. So that year I decided to hunt with my recurve. It took a few years but I finally started having success, and as time went on the more success I was having. ​Getting into bow building full time was something I had wanted to do ever since I was 12 but I guess I never quite had the guts to make the jump till now. Having a job I enjoyed didn't help either. I was working in the mountains all summer and building/carving furniture and doors in the winter. But now my family and I are moving back to NW Montana where I grew up and I Figured it's now or never. ​M. Trent Wengerd Myron Trent Wengerd Wengerd Archery [email protected] (406) 529-0888 168 ELK CREEK RD ​HERON, MT 59844

Theories abound for the perfect arrow setup…no single setup works for everyone in the rising world of traditional archery. Practice your butt off, find what works best for you, then get outdoors and enjoy the experience of the hunt…successful or not.

Randy Cooling shares a lifetime of traditional archery experience on this episode.

South Cox rejoins the podcast to recount his Elk hunting adventures with Llamas.

John Pynch joins Aron Snyder to discuss the nuances of competition shooting and finding balance between the love of competition vs advertising for sponsors.

Matthew Bernier, Soft tissue expert and first-time hunter joins the podcast with Aron Snyder, longtime hunter, combating the toll years of intense backcountry adventures has taken. Together they share expertise in their respective fields with the end goal to make Matthew a better hunter, and to help Aron find muscle relief and regain his full potential in the field. ----more---- Matthew James Bernier Matthew has been a Health & Exercise Professional since 1994. Graduating from George Mason University as an Academic All American and a Division 1 Wrestler/Athlete with a BS in Education certified to teach Health & Physical Education. Matthew became a Personal Trainer and attended the Potomac Massage Training Institute. After graduating from the Potomac Massage Training Institute (PMTI). Matthew opened a private massage practice and worked for Arlington County, VA as Personal Trainer. Matthew moved on to become Lead Trainer at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center and prepared the training staff to work with the participants and helped to grow the program to one of the largest and most successful in the area. At the same time he returned to The Potomac Massage Training Institute to become an instructor in the final portion of their deep tissue program where he worked for 4 years educating many massage professionals and building his knowledge of the muscular system. Also at this time he continued to take as many continuing education courses as possible at PMTI including Neuro Muscular Therapy, Rolfing, Reiki, Cranio Sacral, Myo Facial Release, Trigger Point Therapy and Massage as a Medical Intervention. After leaving Arlington County and continuing his private massage practice, Matthew became the Director of Education for Arington, VA based Fit One Personal Training, again educating the staff to provide the best exercise services possible. Around this same time Matthew met Tom Purvis the creator of The Resistance Training Specialist Program (RTS). Matthew had a passion for exercise and strength training and quickly gained his Mastery Level Status in this physics based program. He excelled in his understanding of exercise mechanics and became one of RTS’s first instructors helping Tom Purvis educate exercise professionals in understand the importance of a physics based training model and decision making process. In 2001 Tom Purvis met and introduced the RTS Instructor group to Greg Roskopf the creator of Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT). It was at this point that the blend of body work/massage and personal training, two separate businesses started to come together. Greg shared his concepts of bringing stability/contractile ability back to the body through a process of range of motion, muscle testing and origin and insertion work. At this point Greg decided to teach a 10 month 8 weekend specialist program to train others in MAT. Matthew was in the first group of students to complete the program in 2002 and the first MAT Certified Specialist in the country. It was at this point that Greg asked Matthew to move to Denver and work at the MAT Corporate HQ seeing clients and educating fitness professionals about MAT by teaching the first phase of MAT, the JumpStart Program. For the next three years Matthew traveled the country on the weekends helping to grow the MAT & RTS communities teaching the MAT JumpStart Programs and the RTS 123 courses. During the week Matthew built a thriving private practice at MAT HQ and helped Greg evolve the MAT program. While at HQ along side Greg and the instructor core Matthew helped to develop the MAT Mastery program and also became the first MAT Mastery Level Specialist. In 2005 Matthew became the Lead Instructor for the MAT Specialist Program. Over the last 10+ years Matthew has taught over 45 10 month 8 weekend Specialists courses that accounts for over 2000 students. These courses have covered the U.S. and International locations including New York, Miami, Columbus, Chicago, Minneapolis, Denver, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Barcelona, London & Mexico City. In 2015 Matthew decided it was time for a change and decided to move his private practice closer to home in an effort to create more time for his family due to the busy travel schedule of teaching. This has created an ability to spend a lot more time with his wife Jennifer also an MAT Certified Specialist and RTS Mastery Level Trainer, daughter Rhys and son Ryker. This is when THE MUSCLE PROJECT was created. With 20+ years of experience & education in the health, fitness, exercise & body work industries. The Muscle Project is an Exercise based facility that was developed out of a passion to help others function better and participate in life to their fullest potential. Fueled by an understanding of how important an optimally contracting muscular system is to participation, The Muscle Project was born. Core Beliefs: A properly contracting muscular system is vital to optimal health. Optimal contraction is vital to a properly fu

Grant Gladson, "guidling" at Midnight Sun Safaris out of Alaska, joins Aron Snyder on the podcast to discuss gear effectiveness hunting in Alaska vs. Colorado. Midnight Sun Safaris

After almost an hour of social media distraction and Frank Peralta making everyone uncomfortable, Henry Ferguson finally gets to talk about his Mule Deer hunting adventures.

This episode with Tom Clum is all about arrow setup

Zac Owens joins the podcast to discuss his archery equipment and his upcoming hunts. Wild Chaos Lifestyle brand built to bring the outdoor community together for the ones who like to live wild...not weak! Order gear at 👇🏻 🔥wildchaos.com

Baboons and goats are involved...enough said.

South Cox joins the podcast to discuss his 2018 Mule Deer hunt

Brian Broderick joins Aron and Frank on the podcast to discuss Day Six Arrows. Day Six Gear Born out of necessity, Day Six designs and builds specialized equipment for hunters. As the hunting industry steers away from quality and towards quantity, Day Six remains focused on gear that will perform in the worst of conditions. Our goal is to identify holes in the market where quality gear is needed and provide solutions to fill those gaps. Everything we design is for our own use, we are just making extra for others who also want good gear. The system that fails the consumer is the wholesale-retail system. Other manufactures simply can't offer the quality that is possible due to the way their business is built and structured. The cost of manufacturing has to be kept low to allow for the retail markup when it hits the shelves at dealers. We have purposely configured this business to deliver our customers a superior product at a fair price utilizing the Consumer-direct model. Thanks again, The Day Six Crew

Fresh off their epic Mule Deer hunt, Aron and Frank cover the gear they used, glassing techniques, and lessons learned after over twelve days in the field.

Aron and Frank provide a day by day account of their high country mule deer hunt. An incredible amount of blood sweat, and tears went into this hunt.

Brian Call and Aron Snyder get together to discuss their upcoming hunts for 2018, including Aron’s upcoming high-country mule deer hunt.

Andrew Munsell, co-owner of HAMSKEA, joins the podcast with Aron and Frank. Discussions include, Accuracy, optics, tuning, and a healthy dose of squirrels. HAMSKEA HAMSKEA Archery Solutions LLC is a company for archers by archers. It is owned and operated by Andrew Munsell and Shawn Greathouse. Each are passionate tournament archers and die hard bowhunters. They live and breathe the sport of archery. That passion is the foundation of HAMSKEA ARCHERY SOLUTIONS. In their constant drive to be better, more accurate archers themselves, they saw a need in the market for products they couldn’t find anywhere else. So they began to design, develop, and manufacture the products they were looking for. All of the products that they create come directly from their own shooting experiences and needs. They are designing the products all archers need to maximize their accuracy! It is their mission to unleash the passion of archers and bowhunters everywhere. They do this because they love the sport, they live to shoot! They hope their products help each of you to find that same passion. Andrew picked up his first bow and arrow at the age of eight and hasn’t put it down since. Growing up in Illinois introduced Andrew to big game hunting through the pursuit of whitetail deer. After college, he moved out west (California, Arizona, Colorado) which presented its own set of bowhunting challenges. Longer range shots, steeper terrain and a greater diversity of animals fueled his desire to become as proficient as possible. Bowhunting is the fundamental core of Andrew’s archery passion, but Andrew also follows and participates in as many types of archery as possible. Through his experiences he has acquired a vast amount of archery and bowhunting knowledge. This coupled with his background in aerospace engineering enables him to separate the products that work from the ones that don’t. In his spare time, he likes to help his fellow archers and often has them over to the house for shooting lessons along with tuning and string making sessions. Andrew also writes about his archery experiences as published in several regional and national periodicals

Harold Fahrenbrook returns to the podcast to discuss the current state of affairs at the Colorado Division of Wildlife.

If you are having any trouble finding the right information on gear to pack for this seasons hunt, give this episode a listen. Learn from two people who spend most of their time outdoors and have refined their gear list based on experience, not opinion. Kevin's gear list is available on his blog..check it out! Who am I? I am Kevin Underwood, a husband, father, and hunter from Oregon. Big game hunting has been my passion since before I was old enough to hold my own tag, and it continues to be so today. Over the years I have been fortunate enough to spend a very large amount of time hunting in the western US, as well as thousands of hours research and fine tuning the gear involved around the pursuit of hunting. Hunting has so many things to offer both in terms of recreation, and in terms of personal development. The struggle, the failure, the success, and the self-confidence that it has brought to my life over the last 20 years has been immeasurable. Naturally, I want to share with you something that has made such a drastic impact for the better in my life. The Problem Over time however, I’ve noticed the trends as social media has swept through our culture. The lines between helpful and worthless as well as between genuine and contrived have become blurred at best. At the same time, hunter numbers are at all time lows, and few people are finding the real connection they seek between nature and society. Finding solid information and genuine people to glean information from is all but impossible for those wanting to take their first steps down a path into the woods. Hunting is a complicated discipline that can take a lifetime or more to master, yet it has become impossible for the beginner to navigate the cloudy waters of overloaded information while trying to find the meaningful help that they need. It is estimated, in the meantime, within the next 15 years hunters will no longer be able to financially support the conservation model we have in place currently. The straightforward, but laborious solution is for the hunting community to extend its arm and to help along those interested in partaking in the hunt. I believe in this process completely, but I want to do more. My Solution As I continue to help and engage with new hunters on a face to face level, I also want to provide content to those out there who I have never met, in hopes that they will come to enjoy the thing that has shaped so much of my life and world view. By providing what I have spent years learning for myself, I believe that the passion for the natural world will continue to spark the interest of others. My hope is that this interest will continue to grow the community of hunters around the world, and bring that community just a little bit closer together. It is a small bit in the larger picture, but if it can push us all the slightest bit in the right direction, then it will be worth the effort. @kevinunderwood facebook kifaru.net

John Dudley returns to the podcast to discuss his latest Total Archery Challenge experience, including his arrow setup. Also included is everybody's favorite topic...FOC! This Video explains the Nock On Arrow Series including the Nock On Axis and FMJ. Both of these shafts are only available at nockonarchery.com and are the perfect combination of match grade quality, heavy hitting accuracy and affordability all bundled into one complete package Facebook Youtube For more in depth info on archery be sure to check out Johns Nock On Podcast

Calvin Halladay, one of the owners at Sheep Mountain Outfitters, and Aron Snyder discuss the outdoor industry in todays social media world, how to watch out for misinformation from instafamous hunters, and then go into their personal experience regarding what makes a great optic, along with their glassing techniques in the field. @Cal_Halladay Sheep Mountain Outfitters Kifaru

Ike Eastman and Aron Snyder discus how uncomfortable hunting can be, the basic skills everyone going into the backcountry should know, plus some good hunting stories including that one-time Aron asked Frank if his farts burn...epic. Eastmans Kifaru