Gritty Podcast

EPISODE 188: The Technology and Hunting Debate

EPISODE 187: EPISODE 187: Rifle, Compound, Traditional.... Can't We All Get Along?

EPISODE 186: 2016 Clothing Recap

EPISODE 185: PRIMITIVE & Snyder Talk Archery

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen Jeff Lander & Aron Snyder talk Compounds vs. Recurves and whether Aron will stick with the Tradbow or go back to his Compound.

EPISODE 184: ROCZAC with Rocky and Zac Griffith

EPISODE 183: Our 2016 Hunts, What They Cost & How You Can Do Them

EPISODE 182: Crispi Boots Part 2

EPISODE 181: Crispi Boots Part 1

EPISODE 180: Behind The Scenes with Rockhouse Motion

Episode 179: Hoyt Pro Defiant

EPISODE 178: Dark Energy & The Power of Poseidon; Not Your Average Jolt of Electricity

Dark Energy makes innovative, destruction-tested products for the modern hunter. These products are field-tested by Special Forces and are specially designed for the demands of hunting. The power of Poseidon is packed between two ultra-durable hybrid polymer armor casings. These armored sections are custom designed for maximum durability and minimal size and weight. Heavy-duty internal and external shock absorbers are built into Poseidon, giving it the ability to take serious bumps and drops wit...

EPISODE 177: 2% For Conservation with Jeff Sposito

EPISODE 176: Alberta Mule Deer Hunt with Primitive

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we meet with Jeff Lander of Primitive. Aron tells the story of his Mule Deer Hunt with the tradbow.

EPISODE 175: A Day Without Food #ConquerHunger with MTN OPS

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we talk about MTN OPS efforts to conquer hunger. Find out how you can help join the effort and learn more about MTN OPS' mission on this podcast.

EPISODE 174: Alberta Mule Deer Hunt with Ben Jackson & Primitive Outfitting

EPISODE 173: Bear Attack; How it Happened with Primitive Outfitting

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen Aron Snyder and I are in British Columbia at Jeff Lander’s Redneck Compound bowhunting for black bear. Aron with his Hoyt Buffalo recurve and I hunting with my Hoyt Defiant. This is actually the third podcast in a 3-part series. If you want to check out the other podcasts in this series you can go back into the Gritty Bowmen podcast library and look-up episodes 148 and 170. Jeff Lander owns Primitive Outfitting. With affection and utmost repsect, Aron and I refer...

EPISODE 172: Arrow Annihilation! Broken Arrow Tour

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we meet with Sean Degray and Casey Harbertson of MTN OPS and discuss their upcoming archery tournament.

EPISODE 171: Gritty Stories

EPISODE 170: Recurve Bear Hunt with Snyder & Primitive, Part Two

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen Aron Snyder and I are in British Columbia at Jeff Lander’s Redneck Compound bowhunting for black bear. Aron with his Hoyt Buffalo recurve and I hunting with my Hoyt Defiant. This is actually the second podcast in a 3-part series. If you want to check out the first podcast in this series you can go back into the Gritty Bowmen podcast library and look-up episode 148. Jeff Lander owns Primitive Outfitting. With affection and utmost repsect, Aron and I refer to Lande...

EPISODE 169: Hanging Out with Tim Burnett, SOLO HNTR

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen Tim Burnett of SOLO HNTR shares tips and tricks of how to film your own solo hunts. Tim gives us some insight into his family life and what "really matters" and why hunting may or may not be at the top of that list. Hunting, Bowhunting, Archery, Solo Hunting, Rifle Hunting, Rifles, How to Solo Hunt the SOLO HNTR way, Basic tips on getting the perfect hunting film, How to film your own hunts, What equipment to use for outdoor filming,

EPISODE 168: Recurve Elk Hunt Part 5 - Gear Review

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen Aron Snyder and I talk about the gear we used on our 2016 elk hunt. We share what worked and what didn't.

EPISODE 167: Rihana & Ty Cary of Standing Buck Productions

EPISODE 166: Recurve Elk Hunt with Aron Snyder - Part 4

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we hear part one of Aron’s first elk hunt with the recurve bow. The highs and lows and the funny stuff in between. After a long 10 day hunt with multiple opportunities they finally got it done. Aron shares the story of his success and whether or not he will continue shooting a Trad bow or switch back to a Compound.

EPISODE 165: Recurve Elk Hunt with Aron Snyder - Part Three

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we hear part one of Aron’s first elk hunt with the recurve bow. The highs and lows and the funny stuff in between. Aron talks about the difficulty of switching from a Compound to a Traditional bow and the one that got away.

EDISODE 164: Recurve Elk Hunt with Aron Snyder - Part Two

Zoom H6 On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we hear part one of Aron’s first elk hunt with the recurve bow. The highs and lows and the funny stuff in between. Aron and Brian talk about their camera gear, podcasting gear and more. Featured on this podcast: Sony Canon 5D Mark iii Canon 17-40mm Series Lens f/4L Sony RX100 3rd generation Fish Eye Lens Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Canon 1-400mm with Doubler Sony a7sii Sigma 18-35mm Podcast Equipment Zoom H6 Shure Headset Boom Mic Gitzo Tripod Striped Classic K...

EPISODE 163: Recurve Elk Hunt with Aron Snyder Part One

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we hear part one of Aron’s first elk hunt with the recurve bow. The highs and lows and the funny stuff in between.

EPISODE 162: #Tradlife with Matt Davis & Casey Harbertson of MTN OPS

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we hang out with Matt Davis and Casey Harbertson of MTN OPS at the Total Archery Challenge in Big Sky Montana. Matt has been shooting a recurve bow for a few years now and he’s doing his best to convert everyone he meets to #Tradlife. BONUS FOOTAGE: Casey, Matt & Brian have a little shooting practiceat the end of this podcast.

EPISODE 161: Backpack Reckoning with Aron Snyder

EPISODE 161: What’s In Aron’s Pack? Reckoning Please DO NOT call the Kifaru Office asking about this pack until approx. Sept. 26 when Aron gets back from hunting. Thanks! Featured on this episode: Bow Setup Hoyt Buffalo Carbon Core Quatro Limbs Black Eagle Vintage Arrows 350 spine Cutthroat Broadheads 250 grains Selway Quiver 6 arrow Clothing First Lite Gaiters Socks - Fits or Firstlite Pants - First Lite Corrugate Guide, Kanab 2.0 Shirts - Rokslide World’s Okayest Hunter , First Lite Aerowool H...

EPISODE 160: Under Armour; Not So Cut & Dry with Aron Snyder

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we talk about the perception of Hunters on Social Media and the Bowmar / Under Armour debacle. Was Under Armour wrong? Do hunters have a responsibility to present hunting in a way that satisfies the wider public? Sometimes we hunters naively wield the "hunting is legal" shield and turn our backs on the non-hunting public. The problem is, when the non-hunting public sees a hunt they perceive as heinous and cruel, the public simply votes to make th activity illegal...

EPISODE 159: To Spear, Or Not To Spear with Sarah & Josh Bowmar; Perception Is Reality

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we talk to our friends, Sarah and Josh Bowmar of Bowmarfitness. As many of you know, josh killed a bear with a spear in May. He made a video of his hunt and the video caused a public outcry. It is legal to hunt bears in Alberta Canada with a spear. Due to the public outcry, the Alberta government launched a formal investigation into the Bowmars and their spear-hunt and determined that this hunt was completely legal and the investigation has been closed. Sarah Bow...