In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang, owner of Firenock and Dave Murray, owner of Vital Limits. Today we are talking about optimization. How do we get the bow and the arrow to peak? In a game of inches, and small percentages, you may want to squeak out every bit of performance possible. If that is you, this is the podcast episode for you! Exodus X Prime Archery Giveaway: https://bit.ly/ExodusGiveawayXprime The Exodus MMT- Purchase here:...

In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Jeremy Martin of Xring Custom Arrows. Jeremy has been building custom arrow shafts for 15 years and has seen and heard just about anything you can imagine. Jeremy specializes in building .204 diameter shafts, and does a really great job of getting the most possible performance out of the arrow. In this episode we talk about a lot of great topics, and tease some new things coming for Exodus arrows. No, I'm Serious! You don't want...

In this Week's Episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang of Firenock and we are Discussing some lessons learned when developing archery components. A lot of times, the most successful results come after mistakes and failure. Today we are talking about the process that led Dorge to want to develop archery components, lessons learned along the way, and how he arrived at holding over 45 patents in the archery industry. The moral of the story with archery is in fact: The...

In this Week's Episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang of Firenock The Smartest Man in Archery. In this episode we are covering the Spine of an Arrow. This is an in depth conversation around how to manipulate spine, and how to truly understand spine to get the best arrow flight. If you are a tinkerer, or are just interested in learning as much as you can about arrow flight - this is a great episode for you! The Exodus MMT is now for sale! Purchase here:...

In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang to break down and discuss the top lessons he has taught me about arrow flight and arrow performance. For the entire year of 2022 Dorge has taught me a ton about what an arrow is supposed to do, and how to achieve that goal. All the way from how an arrow is manufactured, to the build process, and what to do to your bow to yield the results you expect to see. We Talk About: The #1 Myth in Arrow Sales The Importance...

In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang, and Tyler Terry to talk about understanding how arrow rests work. These guys are two of the smartest individuals I know, and have expertise in working with arrow rests. Tyler has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and physics and has applied his knowledge to his passion of archery to be a more successful archer and deer hunter. Dorge believes Arrow rests are one of the most mis-understood archery accessories and...

In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Evan Williams of Hoyt Bowhunting to discuss the 2023 hunting bow lineup. I have been shooting Mathews bows since 2016 and I made it a goal for this year to educate myself on all things different bow manufacturers have to offer. Hoyt was at the top of the list so I sat down with Evan to discuss the progression of Hoyt, what is new for 2023, and what they are most excited for. If you are a long time Hoyt shooter, or are interested...

In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast, Dorge and I are sitting down to discuss on a technical level the different types of cam designs different bow manufacturers are using. We discuss things like solo cam bows, dual cam bows, and cam and a half bows. We tackle the topic of rotating mod designs vs mod specific designs and much much more! If you are a listener that is interested in detailed looks at bow engineering, this is the podcast for you! Ask us questions! Dorge:...

In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Casey Vadergraaf from Prime Archery. Casey is the creative director with Prime and plays a large role in all of the media you see around Prime's new hunting bow launch, as well as the actual logo design on the bows themselves. We sit down to talk all about the New Revex Line for 2023. Prime has been manufacturing bows for nearly 12 years and makes a stable, accurate bow platform. If you're interested in the new lineup, this is...

In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang of Firenock to discuss the topic of the modern day compound bow, and in his opinion what makes a good design as far as the engineering goes. We talk about the cams, riser, limbs, and material science. This is a great podcast to get your gear turning on what these bow manufacturers are engineering for us bowhunters. You won't want to skip this one! Ask us questions! Dorge: [email protected] Cameron:...

In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Tony Sangialosi from 33OH Archery. Tony joins me to recap my most recent successful hunting trip in Iowa. I spent 3 weeks out there, one week in October and 10 Days in November. There were tons of failures and the trip ended on a high note with me filling my bow tag on November 17! I cover all of the lessons learned from this trip, gear changes, and much much more! We also talk about a recent arrow weight change that Tony has made...

In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast - Dorge and I are joined by Tony Warden. In this part, we will be comparing arrows made the standard way to arrows made with the Scientific Arrow Process. Tony broke this down into 4 pages based on the size of the arrows (.166, .204, .246, and crossbow) in order to see if one arrow building system is better than the other, and how much of a difference, if any. https://wardensoutdoor.com/introduction-to-part-2 Ask us questions! Dorge:...

In this episode of The Deer Gear Podcast, I am joined by Mark Kenyon from Meateater's Wired to Hunt. Mark has pioneered the whitetail podcasting space, and has been bowhunting whitetails all across the country for a very long time. Mark is analytical, calculated, and does things with a purpose - which ties into his gear system! Get ready to learn all about what Mark Kenyon uses hunt after hunt whether he is in his home state of Michigan, or traveling out of state. Also, bonus tips on how...

In this episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang from Firenock to talk about crossbows. This is a basic level, introduction to the crossbow. Crossbows are legal to hunt with in most states now, and I think they are a great tool for certain circumstances. However, I have no knowledge on the subject. So! Dorge is the man to learn from. If you have an interest in the crossbow, or shoot one yourself and need some more education on the topic this is the podcast for you! Ask us...

In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Josh Hillyard. Josh is First Lite's Whitetail Community Manager, and we sit down to discuss all things whitetail gear and First Lite. First Lite has answered a lot of the needs for whitetail hunters with their recent release of many whitetail specific garments, packs, and camo patterns. Whether you are looking to learn more about the brand, product offerings, or are just looking for a solid whitetail chat, this is the podcast for...

In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by the founders of Latitude Outdoors. If you're unfamiliar with these fellas, Alex, Kevin and Jake - a group of dudes from Michigan founded Latitude Outdoors to bring value to the Saddle Hunting Community. I have been running the Latitude Method 2 for the last 2 seasons and recently started running the x-wing platform. In this episode we are covering the journey these fellas have gone through, and as always cover the gear they are...

In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang of Firenock and Tony Warden, an archery enthusiast from Canada. Tony has recently dedicated a serious amount of time and money to testing different manufacturers archery components. Phase 1 of the testing is dealing with weight variance, kinetic energy loss, and speed deprivation. Arrows from Easton, Black Eagle, Element, Firenock, Gold Tip and a few more were featured in phase 1. The information gathered is quite...

In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang of Firenock and Tony Warden, an archery enthusiast from Canada. Tony has recently dedicated a serious amount of time and money to testing different manufacturers archery components. Phase 1 of the testing is dealing with weight variance, kinetic energy loss, and speed deprivation. Arrows from Easton, Black Eagle, Element, Firenock, Gold Tip and a few more were featured in phase 1. The information gathered is quite...

In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am sitting down with Jacob Coons to discuss applications for E-scouting. Time is of the essence these days, and E-Scouting may be one of the only ways to pre-scout before the hunt. Lucky for us there are a bunch of great applications to make our E-Scouting efforts easier. But, which one is right for you? For me, I use OnX Maps for all of my mapping needs. If you are on the fence about trying a new scouting app, this podcast is right for you!

In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Tyler Terry from Winterhawk Outfitters and Dorge Huang of Firenock to discuss my experiences switching from an 85% Let of bow to an 80% Let off bow. In a previous podcast episode I asked Tyler if I should be losing sleep over shooting an 85% let off bow and he said I should be. So, I switched and it was well worth it. In this episode we will talk all about the benefits of switching let off mods in hunting scenarios! I promise you...

In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast, I am joined by my personal bow tech: Luciano Romeo. Luciano is the head bow tech at Fin Feather Fur Outfitters in Boardman Ohio and has been setting my bows up for the last few years. In this episode I wanted to talk to him about purchasing a new bow, and getting properly setup from the gate. We go through the entire setup process with new customers, how to make a good investment, and how to make sure you are shooting the best possible setup...

In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang, and Tyler Terry to get technical about bow setups. Specifically, we talk a lot about your draw length. Most bowhunters are not shooting the proper draw length and may be struggling with target panic because of it! In this podcast we talk about how to determine draw length, what happens if your draw length is too short or too long, and much much more! If you have been questioning your bow setup or your draw length,...

In this week's episode of the Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Jacob Emery to discuss using water access to get on big bucks on public land. Jacob finds himself getting creative with access, using kayaks, e-bikes and anything he can to get an advantage on access. This episode is jam packed with some great information! If you find yourself wanting to learn more on how to get more creative with access this is the episode for you! The Exodus MMT is now for sale! Purchase here:...

In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang of Firenock and Tyler Terry from Arizona. Tyler has a degree from MIT in Mechanical Engineering and has applied his knowledge to his passion of archery to be a more successful archer and deer hunter. This episode is chock full of great information related to your archery equipment, and how to give yourself a mechanical advantage to be a more successful deer hunter. We talk about flaws within the average bowhunters...

In this week's episode of the Deer Gear Podcast, I am joined by 33OH Archery Founder Tony Sangialosi. Tony is a custom string builder and now offers custom bowstrings! In this episode we cover what you are getting when shooting custom bowstrings vs the stock strings that come on your bow. We also cover some changes we are both making this fall to our deer gear! If you are looking for a new set of threads for your bow, this is the podcast for you! Connect with Tony:...