The Stickbow Chronicles

Hunting season prep looks different at 50 than it looked at 30. We catch up with fitness coach and nutritionist, Kenny Markwardt. We ask Kenny to walk us through what it might look for the average middle-aged Joe getting started. No this is not our MO but if helps to motivate a few guys to look at what they eat and do a little preseason sweating then I am ok with that. You need help or have questions reach out to kenny@crossfitsandpoint.com Our sponsors;Professional Bowhunters Society Selway Archery

Dennis Harper, President of Compton Traditional Bowhunters  and Matt Schuster, President of The Professional Bowhunters Society join us this week. Being longtime friends and as well as longtime members of both organizations Matt and Dennis share a candid conversation with Ethan and I about the differences and similarities between the two national organizations. Our Sponsors; Selway Archery Professional Bowhunters Society

These were questions that came up from the episode we did a couple weeks ago.

We visit with Australian tradbow hunter Jimmy Beehag this week. Always interesting chatting with our bowhunting brothers. Same passion same struggles seemingly a world away. You like what we do pick up a shirt and sticker to show your support TSC webpage Our sponsors; Professional Bowhunters Society Selway Archery

Inundated with trad archery questions daily (due in large part to the tsunami wave of interest he has created) Aron comes on regularly to address the most common topics. There is not much BS'ing in this episode but we cover a bunch of topics. #ihuntclose #stickbowclose Kifarucast Selway Archery Professional Bowhunters Society Zipper Bows Dan Toelke Bows Bob Lee Bows Black Widow Bows Wengerd Archery

Growing up in West Michigan Tyler is quite frank about the challenges he faces as a young dark skinned man pursuing his outdoor passion. Tyler is a new traditional bowhunter who has been swept in by the tsunami wave of interest generated over the past few years. We enjoy chatting with him about his successes and failures of the last few years and life in general as a young family man pursuing adventure with a single string.

Pretty tough wading through all the awesome entries to the I Hunt Close contest. You really can not say these were the best as there were so many great stories....these are the ones we picked. The common thread in all these stories is determination.  We hope you are inspired by this episode to hunt close and as always share your story and spread the thrill of #ihuntclose moments. 15% off at The Footed Shaft until July 15 with the promo code #ihuntclose The Footed Shaft

Its always fun hearing what state organizations are doing for us. This month we visit with Gary Vandenlangenberg, President of the WTA. This is an extremely active group of bowhunters. The WTA not only focuses  on the family fun aspect of trad archery but represents traditional bowhunters with their game department on topics such as CWD and equipment issues. Join us and hear what they have going on.  15% off until July 15 using promo code #ihuntclose at  The Footed Shaft

Ethan, Rob and Jesse get together for a Bear hunt in Northern Idaho. We recap the hunt almost nightly, only interrupted  by the occasional bloodtrail , sick kid, and concerning text. We do however manage to discuss how the importance of pictures in the industry has become more important than proper field care of game animals. The willingness to chance game meat spoiling to capture great hero photos. The subject of Ozonics comes up as well as we try to outsmart our quarry on this particular hunt.

Aron joins us again to discuss the new Tradvane he assisted in developing along with AAE. We have fun recounting the reaction to an innovative idea among the traditional community. Aron also discusses the different aiming methods used in traditional archery. Regardless of the topic as always a discussion with Aron is just plain good entertainment. The Footed Shaft Our Sponsors; Zipper Bows Selway Archery Professional Bowhunters Society

We catch up with Tyler Freel from Tundra Talk podcast and discuss Bear hunting and Bear Baiting. Tyler is located in Fairbanks Alaska and has been extremely successful on both Black and Grizzly Bears. The Footed Shaft Our Sponsors; Zipper Bows Professional Bowhunters Society Selway Archery

 Rob and Ethan are joined by our good friends Bryan and Jim to discuss their plans to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the famed 59' hunt. This extraordinary event takes us back to a time when modern archery was in its infancy. In remembrance of this hunt Bryan and Jim are recreating the hunt with Bear Archery tackle and clothing from that time period plan to use it on their annual Alaskan hunt. Join us as they discuss the support and encouragement they have enjoyed from the archery community.

Join us as we visit with Vince Smith, president of The Nebraska Traditional Archers. An extremely active group with a solid foundation built to represent and promote traditional bowhunting into the future. Nebraska Traditional Bowhunters Our Sponsors; Selway Archery Professional Bowhunters Society Zipper Bows

After many phone calls regarding arrows that always seem to morph into bowhunting stories we decided to let you all into the conversation. Brian discusses the making of their new broadhead the EVO but that's because we are curious, he would rather tlk about some of his #Ihuntclose moments. Big hogs at 2 feet, Elk at 3 yards....good stuff. @daysixbb is a fun guy to BS with, hope you all enjoy. Daysix Our Sponsors; Zipper Bows Selway Archery Professional Bowhunters Society

Join Rob Patuto and his Good Bud Jake Strohmeyer as they Hike around The Frank Church Wilderness looking for Bears. They recap the days events each night sitting around camp. Thanks to our Sponsors; Selway Archery Zipper Bows Professional Bowhunters Society