Five Minute Fix - Making This Year Your Best Hunting Season Yet In todays episode of the Five Minute Fix we discuss making purposeful decisions to improve your success this season. Not a piece of gear, but plan to be more present in the woods. https://www.spartanforge.ai - save 25% with code bowhunter...

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 304 - Off Season Tactics to Have Your Best Season Yet - David Riley - The Method Podcast On this episode of the Bowhunter Chronicles podcast Adam sits down with good friend David Riley to discuss what hunters who are solely focused on whitetails are doing in the "off season". What is David doing this time of year that sets him up for continued success in October and November. No off season mentality Finding the 1 acre that is worth...

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 303 - The Slippery Slope of Hunter Infighting - Josh Mapes - Overdrive Outdoors On this episode of the Bowhunter Chronicles podcast Adam sits down with good friend Josh Mapes to discuss the things that have taken place over the last few months in terms of the predator hunting regulations in the state of Michigan. How they came about and why every hunter should take notice. Predator hunting in the state of Michigan Michigans Proposal G Hunters...

Five Minute Fix -  Three Pieces of Gear to Bring on Every Trip In todays episode of the Five Minute Fix we discuss my top 3 pieces of gear that go with me just about everywhere.   A lightweight rain jacket, a light to midnight quarter zip and a packable puffy jacket. A couple good choices include the  Drake MST Puffy Jacket - https://amzn.to/3QDXwYu Black Ovis 1/4 zip Merino - https://www.blackovis.com/blackovis-tuscarora-merino-zip-base-layer-top Huntworth Tricot rain jacket...

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 302 - Being Intentional in the Woods and On the Range - Greg Litzinger  On this episode of the Bowhunter Chronicles podcast Adam sits down with good friend Greg Litzinger to talk about target vs hunting in the priority scheme.   Hunting mindset vs Target Archery mindset Prioritizing hunting vs archery  Focusing on the process  Being Intentional at the range and in the woods APA Bows Equipment effect on scores l https://www.spartanforge.ai -...

Five Minute Fix - What to Bring to the Total Archery Challenge In todays episode of the Five Minute Fix we discuss what to bring to the Total Archery Challenge. How many arrows? Tools? Water? Snacks? Hip Quiver or Backpack?  https://www.spartanforge.ai - save 25% with code...

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 301 - Archery as Therapy - HHA USA Mission 28  On this episode of the Bowhunter Chronicles podcast Adam sits down with fellow veterans and also members of the Bowhunter Chronicles Patreon group , Brand Collings and Jack Langlois , to record a podcast at the HHA USA event about the value of archery in the veteran and first responder communities. The shot process as a reset Shooting a bow to free your mind  How archery doesn’t have to be hunting or...

Five Minute Fix - Which Part of Your Bow Will Fail You? In todays episode of the Five Minute Fix we discuss problem and wear items on your bow as well as tips to make sure nothing has changed or shifted on your bow since the last time you sighted it in. https://www.spartanforge.ai - save 25% with code...

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 300 On this episode of the Bowhunter Chronicles podcast Adam, John and Frank sit down to reflect over the last 6.5 years of producing a podcast and what they have learned and taken away from all of the many conversations that have taken place.   https://www.spartanforge.ai - save 25% with code...

Five Minute Fix - Bino Harnesses - The Love Hate Relationship  In todays episode of the Five Minute Fix we discuss the binocular harness and the love hate relationship for the whitetail hunter. Is it a great piece of gear ? Yes. Can it be cumbersome as hell? Yes. What is your take? https://www.spartanforge.ai - save 25% with code bowhunter...

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 299 - The Anatomy of a Food Plot - Al Tomechko - Vitalize Seed  On this podcast Adam sits down with Al Tomechko from Vitalize seed to go into all things soil biology. We talk about what it takes to get a truly 1-2 system and how certain plants bacteria and fungus can help you be able to put in a little less work and still get amazing results.  Topics Discussed:  - Getting into food plotting - Trial and error - Finding a better way  -...

Five Minute Fix - What is the Real Cost of Buying a New Bow Every Year?  In todays episode of the Five Minute Fix we asked the question is it worth it to buy a new bow every year? Does it help you become a better hunter, a better shot, a better woodsman? What could you be doing with those dollars? An out of state hunt? An extra day scouting? Points for a future hunt?  https://www.spartanforge.ai - save 25% with code...

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 298 - What Makes Aftermarket Strings Better? - Bryant Lyon - Americas Best Bowstrings On this podcast Adam and John sit down with Bryant Lyon from Americas Best Bowstrings to discuss the importance of a good set of bowstrings and why they may be a better option than some stock strings.  Topics Discussed:  - The bold statement of making Americas Best Bowstrings  - History of the Company - What makes a string “better” than another - Why a good...

Five Minute Fix - Does Ready to Hunt Devalue a Bow - Bear Paradigm RTH - First Impressions In todays episode of the Five Minute Fix we look at the Bear Paradigm RTH package and give our first impressions. Looking at first glance what is promising about this bow and the things that we think need improvement as well as the idea of a ready to hunt package as a whole. Does ready to hunt actually diminish the perceived value of a bow.  https://www.spartanforge.ai - save 25% with code...

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 297 - Are Flagship Bows Worth It? New Bow Shoot Off - Bear vs Mathews  On this podcast Adam and John discuss their upcoming project comparing a Mathews Lift 33 and Bear Paradigm by adding identical components to them and shooting them at the Total Archery Challenge with the same shooter. We will be upgrading the strings with Americas Best Bowstrings and all identical sights, rests and stabilizers from Redline to see if it is the equipment or the...

Five Minute Fix - Turkey Hunting - Gun vs Bow ? - You Decide  In todays episode of the Five Minute Fix the topic is choosing to hunt turkeys with a bow or a shotgun and why.  In a target rich area where encounters are a dime a dozen and you only get one tag, why not challenge yourself and hunt with a bow? In areas where encounters are few and far between, maybe you want to increase your chances for success and tote the scatter gun. We choose archery but that’s not to say you shouldn’t, or is...

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 296 - The Ultimate Podcast on Hunting Turkeys With a Bow - Keith Beam On this podcast Adam sits down to talk with Keith Beam who is currently with Cold Steel and GSM. Keith is one of the inventors of the Double Bull Blind and many other products in the outdoor industry which has allowed him to be involved in the harvest of hundreds of turkeys with a bow. In those experiences Keith has amassed a wealth of knowledge on how to kill turkeys effectively...

Five Minute Fix - Single Pin vs Multi Pin Slider for the Total Archery Challenge In todays episode of the Five Minute Fix the topic is choosing a sight for the Total Archery Challenge. The pros and cons of both single and multi pin slider bow sights for the Total Archery Challenge as well as in hunting situations.  https://www.spartanforge.ai - save 25% with code bowhunter...

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 295 -Secrets to Success At 111 Yards - Tips On How To Win The Total Archery Challenge Truck - Travis Johnson Adam and John are joined by friend of the podcast and the only two time winner of the Total Archery Challenge give away truck, Travis Johnson and fellow target archer Andrew Schmeading.   Topics discussed: - Archery Shoots and how to find how to get involved - Practicing for a competitive shoot - How to overcome a miss or bad shot -...

Five Minute Fix - Is the Total Archery Challenge Worth the Hassle? In todays episode of the Five Minute Fix the topic is the Total Archery Challenge. Is it worth the money, the travel, the stress of registering ? In a word. Yes. It is not a typical 3d shoot and it certainly isn’t a hunting show but it ay be both of those rolled in to one AT deer camp with the boys. That’s how we treat it anyway. https://www.spartanforge.ai - save 25% with code...

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 294 - Target Archery and Bow Talk - Nate Sellers - Average Jack Archery Topics discussed: - Competitive shooting background - From firearms to bows  - Bowhunter class vs Open shooting - Coming back after a bad shot / bad loss - Shooting on the big stage  - Bow technology - High end vs low price - New bow features  - At home tuning / tinkering  - Ending up in the hunting industry https://www.spartanforge.ai - save 25% with code...

In this podcast we discuss over thinking our projectiles. As hunters this day and age we are constantly marketed to and are always left feeling the grass is greener with the new latest and greatest. Maybe we all just need to look to the availability and repeatability of things vs what someone else says is the "best" https://www.spartanforge.ai - save 25% with code...

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 293 - Martial Archery - Jared Scheffler - Whitetail Adrenaline Topics discussed: - Origins of Whitetail Adrenaline - Getting the equipment to start filming - Inspirations in filming - The early days  - No sponsors - The hunting industry and how it changed - Why only DVD’s - What’s next for Whitetail Adrenaline - Working in a bow shop - Target panic - Traditional shooting and spot and stalk - Practicing vs Training - The 5 pillars of...

In this podcast we discuss why 360 cameras are the best cameras to begin filming your hunts and why they allow for more versatility and satisfaction than that of any of the other traditional cameras. The items discussed in this podcast include ( affiliate links ) Insta360 x3 - https://amzn.to/49UaJDr Insta360 Cage - https://amzn.to/42W48X1 Insta360 Selfie Stick - https://amzn.to/49vQk8b Genesis 3d Strap Mount -...

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 292 - What Makes A Good Hunting Boot - Will Mott - Hanwag Topics discussed: - History in the industry - History of Hanwag - Differences in Boots and materials  - Boot Stiffness and when would you need it - Styles of boots for different terrain - How to choose a boot - Keeping a boot waterproof - Leather vs Synthetic https://www.spartanforge.ai - save 25% with code bowhunter...