The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 319 - Spartan Forge: Merging Tradition and Technology in Hunting - Bill Thompson Spartan Forge: Evolution and Philosophy – Bill reflects on his journey in creating Spartan Forge, originally for personal use, now a full-time success. He shares insights on balancing work, passion, and upcoming hunting plans. Hunting Industry Shifts & Technology – Bill discusses trends in the hunting world, noting the shift towards private land use and AI advancements, including Spartan Forge's new AI tool, Cyber Scout. Balancing Tradition and Modern Tech – Bill emphasizes the importance of mastering traditional hunting skills before using modern tools like drones, while advocating for technology to enhance—not replace—those skills. Lidar Technology Revolutionizing Hunting – Bill explains how Lidar technology is transforming hunting success, enabling hunters to map terrain and animal trails with precision, significantly improving scouting strategies. Patience, Perseverance, and Adaptability in Hunting – The discussion covers the essential traits for successful hunting, with Bill highlighting the need for patience, preparation, and the ability to adapt to different environments and deer behavior with emphasis on using scrapes to harvest mature deer. https://www.spartanforge.ai - save 25% with code bowhunter  https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com https://www.zingerfletches.com https://huntworthgear.com/ https://www.lucky-buck.com https://www.bigshottargets.com  https://genesis3dprinting.com https://vitalizeseed.com https://waypointtv.com/#podcast  If you like what we are doing and want to see more, please consider checking out our Patreon account. Any funds generated through our Patreon account are funneled right back into the podcast to help fund equipment, hosting fees and gear for reviews and giveaways and as always future hunts.  http://bit.ly/BHCPatreon   http://bit.ly/BowhunterChroniclesPodcas https://huntworthgear.com/?utm_source=Pro+Staff&utm_medium=Direct+Link&utm_campaign=Preseason+Sale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices