#083 - This is part one of a two-part series on becoming a bowhunter. We cover the basics of archery gear and things you might want to think about when buying your first bow and the pros and cons of each thing you attach to it. Check out the LIMITED TIME camo logo tee here: Camo Logo Tee My personal gear spreadsheet can be found at: https://huntthewest.us Bow: Prime Defy Sight: Black Gold 3-pin slider (Wilde Arrow Special Edition) Rest: QAD HDX Quiver: Tight Spot 7-arrow Arrows: Victory RIP TKO Release: Truglo Detonator CONTACT: Instagram: @huntthewest.us Email: skyler@huntthewest.us ..read more

#081 - You don't need new gear to have a great hunting season. Here are three FREE ways to improve your hunting season. CONTACT: Instagram: @huntthewest.us ..read more

#081 - I'm alive, I promise...but the website isn't. This is just a quick update episode to let you know my website and email is currently down. If you've tried to contact me in the last six months, I probably didn't answer because I didn't receive it. If you want to contact me, use Instagram @huntthewest.us More podcast episodes to come soon ..read more

#080 - Will the shed hunting ban do anything? It's impossible to say for sure, but I give you my thoughts on the subject as well as an update on new gear from the Hunt Expo and some upgrades that I've made. Marsupial Gear Bino Harness Exo Mtn Gear K4 Peax Duo Headlamp Black Ovis Alpine Pro Tripod CONTACT: Email: skyler@huntthewest.us Instagram: @huntthewest.us Personal: @skyler.harrison ..read more

#079 - Adam Buchanan is a first-generation bowhunter and runs a podcast called "First Generation Bowhunter". He shares his story of how he came to be a hunter, and how it went getting into archery and then bowhunting. He has some great experiences and stories, and lots of lessons learned. I hope you enjoy it! First Generation Bowhunter podcast Adam Buchanan's instagram: @adam_buchanan Contact: Email: skyler@huntthewest.us Instagram: @huntthewest.us ..read more

#078 - I went on an awesome solo elk hunting trip and I'm excited to share it with you all. It's only my second season archery elk hunting and I think it went pretty well. LINKS: Phelps Bugle Tube Phelps Reed (Gray) Exo Mtn Gear 4800 Jet Boil Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo Nemo Tensor Insulated Outdoor Vitals Stretch Pillow Uncompahgre Puffy Jacket Becoming A Backpack Hunter by Josh Kirchner Episode 24 with Josh Kirchner Seam Sealer Garmin inReach mini Canvas Cutter (Code "HTW" for 10% off) Gear Page - huntthewest.us/gear CONTACT: Email: skyler@huntthewest.us Instagram: @huntthewest.us ..read more

#077 - I made a weekend warrior trip for archery elk this September and had an awesome time. It was my first time archery elk hunting with a partner, I was lucky enough to have Logan Kendall come with me which was a lot of fun and I learned some stuff from him. I learned a lot about my gear too and I have a better plan for next weekend.  LINKS: First Generation Bowhunter - Episode 34 Shed Hunting w/ Logan - Episode 54 Canvas Cutter - Code "HTW" for 10% Han Wag Makra Combi CONTACT: Email: skyler@huntthewest.us Instagram: @huntthewest.us ..read more

#076 - Belly crawling over the prairie for Antelope with a bow is a tough way to get a tag filled, but that's exactly what Ben Jacobs did for his first archery kill. What an amazing story, you're going to love this one! Ben's Instagram: @wyoking90  CONTACT: Email: skyler@huntthewest.us Instagram: @huntthewest.us ..read more

#075 - Colby Jorgensen killed a tank for his first archery mule deer. It wasn't easy, and there were lots of lessons learned along the way. But as a relatively new bowhunter, he's learned a lot of things that he shares with us in this episode and I learned a lot from our conversation too. Click here to see a picture of Colby's buck Share your bowhunting stories with me via email or DM! CONTACT: Email: skyler@huntthewest.us Instagram: @huntthewest.us ..read more

#074 - What does it take to have a successful archery hunt? Lots of things, but in this episode I share the story of my first archery kill and 8 lessons I've learned over the last few years that helped me be successful on this hunt. LINKS: Episode 6 - My First Bowhunt - Lessons Learned Episode 37 and Episode 39 - Elk hunting lessons Episode 63 and Episode 64 - Lessons from Iron Side Mtn Physio - Best Physical Therapist for bowhunters Canvas Cutter - Use code "HTW" for 10% off Broadheads - Slick Trick Magnum 125 gr Episode 41 - Uncle Darrin and lessons about patience Velvalok - Velvet ..read more