Boy, if you think I had a tough season, you should listen to Blain's struggles! Fellow Minnesotan Blain Swanson talks about his long season where he toughed it out through 40+ sits and only saw deer on two or three occasions. We get into his tactics, how he approaches public land hunting and maybe some things he might change up for next year. This is a good one and it was great to catch up with him again. Thanks for listening! Please support the shows supporters: Hiko Ito Knives: https://hikoito.com/ The Push Archery Center of Knowledge: https://thepusharchery.teachable.com ..read more

Back on the show is friend Jim Dussias. Jim has had a great fall season since our hog hunt in Georgia. He's shot two deer and a hog, each with different types of weapons. He's in a relatively target-rich environment, so he's been able to be picky and enjoy just being able to watch deer. We talk about his three hunts, what he's working on and what adventures are coming up. It's great to talk to him and I'm looking forward to hunting hogs with him again in March! You can follow Jim on his podcast "Mangroves to Mountains Outdoors" and YouTube channel of the same name. Please remember to like, sha ..read more

Boy, it's getting tougher and tougher to keep cranking these episodes out during hunting season! Add in job role changes, the holidays, and plain old family time and it really puts the squeeze on your time. But fear not! I have episodes lined up. This episode is just me rambling about my season so far. Nothing earth shattering, but I hope it conveys the struggle of hunting with limited time. More importantly, enjoy the time you have. Hope you enjoy the episode ..read more

This week I welcome Steven Matthews to the show. Steven is a Virginia hunter who runs the YouTube channel "Feel The Spirit". Very cool interview getting to know him and how he hunts. He is mostly a traditional bowhunter but also picks up the rifle, muzzleloader and shotgun from time to time. Be sure to give Steven a follow! Thanks for listening. Please consider supporting the people who support this show: https://hikoito.com/ www.https://thepusharchery.teachable.com ..read more

In this episode I speak with Tony Messina. Tony committed to full-time trad just a few years ago and he's had great success. We talk about his journey, hunting style and dive into an amazing story about a doe he killed this year. He's recently started filming his hunts on his YouTube channel "Mountain State Trad Journal" so be sure to give him a follow. Hope you enjoy the episode! Be sure to click on the following links below: The Push Archery Center of Knowledge: https://thepusharchery.teachable.com/ Hiko Ito Knives: https://hikoito.com ..read more

This week I'm joined by Ohio bow hunter Billy Dryden. Billy and I met this year at ETAR. We ended up hanging out at the same camp site and shooting together pretty much all weekend along with Will Nicholson and Travis Stiles. Billy is a killer and he's probably one of the best purely instinctive shooters I've ever seen. We talk about his hunting history, strategy, equipment and even crap on crossbows for a while. Super great dude and I'm glad we got to meet in person. Hope you enjoy the episode and thanks for listening! Please be sure to check out the show's partner links below: The PACK Cours ..read more

Deer season is almost here in Minnesota! When this comes out it'll be just a week and a half away. SO pumped to get back out into the woods! In this episode I talk about my setups going into season. Bows, arrows, broadheads, packs, etc. I also touch on having the right mindset or philosophy to make the most out of your hunting season. Good Luck everyone! Please consider checking out our friends of the show: The Push Archery Center of Knowledge: Homepage | The Push Archery Center of Knowledge (teachable.com) Hiko Ito Knives: HIKO ITO ..read more

Today I'm joined by Heath Knepp of the YouTube channel "Old Man Stickbow Adventures" Heath has been hunting with a traditional bow since the mid 90's. He's a dedicated hunter who not only hunts in his home state of Indiana, but also hunts multiple states for multiple animals. We have a fantastic conversation about his hunting heritage, his hunting style and some adventures he's been on. Hope you guys enjoy the episode! Please check out some partners of the podcast: The Push Archery Center of Knowledge: https://thepusharchery.teachable.com/ Hiko Ito Custom Knives: https://hikoito.com ..read more

This week I'm joined by Missouri bow hunter Ryan Leaman. Ryan's been at the hunting game a while and hunts with a traditional bow in the last several years. He's had some great success. We discuss everything about his hunting and traditional archery journey. Hope you enjoy! Please check out the awesome links below and thanks for listening! Emrah The PUSH Courses: https://thepusharchery.teachable.com/ Hiko Ito Knives: https://hikoito.com ..read more

This week I'm joined by Paul McHargue. Paul is a die-hard bowhunter from Illinois and his favorite style of bow is the ASL, also known as the American Semi Longbow or Hill Bow. Paul has been hunting with an ASL for almost two decades now. He is also a very successful competitive archer, having earned 3rd in last year's Trad Worlds using an ASL; something almost unheard of. We dig deep into the ASL world and I try to pick his brain on just about everything, including how he shoots, tunes, sets up and hunts with his ASL. Paul is a wealth of knowledge and is more than eager to offer advice and as ..read more