Join us today with our host Evan Williams as we talk about the new Garmin Xero sight. We sit down with Garmin's own Rehan Nana and Chad VanCamp as well as Dan'l Anselmo, Hoyt engineer. Many bow hunters think twice about adding technology to their bows to avoid errors or missteps while out in the field. In this podcast, we go over all the advantages the Garmin Xero sight brings to the table and how you can make that final shot with confidence knowing your equipment will work how it's supposed to....
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 62
Danny Farris and Evan Williams sit down with Beau Brooks and talk Elk. Beau breaks down different ways and tactics to best communicate with these majestic animals. You'll hear Beau making these different calls and why he makes them. This podcast will for sure help you move to the next level of elk calling and right in time for the season.
Aug 19, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 61
Danny Farris and Evan Williams sit down with Ryan Carter and talk about ways to locate elk and the best ways to search for them. You'll learn what Ryan has learned over the years of elk hunting, that have helped him find and kill some monster bulls. You'll learn how to find them with or without game cameras.
Aug 17, 2022•57 min•Ep. 60
Danny Farris and Evan Williams sit down with Tony Trietch and discuss all the different ways you can start prepping for your upcoming out-of-state hunt. Out-of-state hunts come with multiple challenges that can keep you from getting the most out of your hunt. Tony teaches everything he has learned from his multiple out-of-state tags and what you can start doing now to prepare for your upcoming hunt.
Jul 20, 2022•57 min•Ep. 59
Danny Farris and Evan Williams sit down with Rich Froning and talk about getting in shape for your hunting trip and how to get started.
Jun 17, 2022•54 min•Ep. 58
Allen Bolen and Evan Williams talk with professional archer Jesse Broadwater about how to properly tune your bow. Learn how to properly judge your groups to make sure you're making the correct adjustments to your bow. Also, get valuable insight on the impact that vanes and broadheads have on the flight of your arrow. You may think you know how to tune your bow, but Jesse will give you some tips to take your bow tuning to the next level.
May 23, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 57
Allen and Evan sit down with Forrest Carter of Carter Enterprises to talk about choosing the perfect release. In this podcast, you'll learn the pros and cons of each style of release and how to become consistent and accurate with the style you choose. Other key topics include how a hinge release functions and how to properly shoot a finger release, because frankly... you're probably doing it wrong.
May 02, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 56
Chairman of Colorado Bowhunters Association Henry Ferguson joins the Hoyt podcast to talk mule deer, hunting rights, wildlife and legislation, bowhunters in blaze orange, advocating for bowhunters, getting involved, and much more.
Apr 19, 2022•55 min•Ep. 55
Join us once again as Host Danny Farris and Evan Williams sit down with Beau Brooks as they discuss the different targeted strategies for hunting Thunder Chickens through the seasons of the spring. From the first part of March hunting cautious pecking order establishing Osceola's to late May Mountain Merriam's hear Beau's approaches to the different timing of the seasons for turkeys as well as the differences in attitude and approach that differentiate the sub-species' from one another.
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 54
Champion caller Beau Brooks gives a full-on master class in turkey calling. From beginner to expert techniques, Beau gives vital tips to help every hunter find more success when calling turkeys.
Mar 31, 2022•54 min•Ep. 53
Randy Ulmer sits with Allen to go over Randy's big 2021 season with all of its ups and downs. This episode is full of big bucks, giant bulls, and a slew of hunting stories from one of the greats. They also talk about "creep tuning" and bow tuning tricks that might help you with your own setup.
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 52
Danny and Hoyt President Zak Kurtzhals do a deep dive into Hoyt's new 2022 bow lineup. Zak discusses the technology and ideas behind our new lineup along with the "why" and "how" these changes came about. If you're wanting to learn more about the 2022 lineup, or have questions regarding a specific bow, we highly recommend you take a listen.
Jan 03, 2022•59 min•Ep. 51
Host Danny Farris and Hoyt's new president, Zak Kurtzhals have an awesome chat in this podcast and talk about Zak's new position as President of Hoyt, building a strong team, how Zak originally got into archery, going from product engineer to president, how Hoyt's leadership is built of passionate bowhunters/archers, Zak's love for bowhunting--especially elk, and the full story of Zak's recent elk hunt in which he harvested a huge 7x7 public land bull.
Dec 16, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 50
Guest Kris Seymour of Team 200 sits down with our host Allen Bolen to discuss anything and everything whitetail. They talk about Kris's introduction into the industry, his love and expertise for bowhunting whitetails, and much much more.
Nov 26, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 49
Host Evan Williams sits down with Hoyt President, Zak Kurtzhals and guest Stephen Gadberry to discuss the rutting activity in both Kansas and Arkansas.
Nov 02, 2021•26 min•Ep. 48
President of AAE Archery, Nick Fisher, sits down with Allen Bolen and Evan Williams to talk vanes, arrow setups, tuning, and all the technical details of creating the perfect system that works for you.
Nov 01, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 47
Danny talks with hunter/photographer Craig Temple from Alberta. Craig is a gifted photographer and dedicated bowhunter that knows how to get it done through the lens as well as through the bow and this podcast is great for those wanting to learn more about both. Topics discussed: Hunt opportunities in Alberta, antelope hunting being similar to caribou hunting, hunting with your kids, Craig's introduction into bowhunting as a boy, hunting photography, photography tips for when you're in the field...
Oct 20, 2021•56 min•Ep. 46
Jared Mills and Mike Reed of Midwest Whitetail sit down with Bill Winke and talk all about hunting whitetails during October. If you're hitting the stand, or thinking about getting into the whitetail woods during October, listen to this podcast to get in-depth hunting tactics to help you fill your tag.
Oct 13, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 45
Avid bowhunter, adventurer, and tv host, Greg Mchale, knows a thing or two about living life to the fullest. Discuss adventure racing, near-death experiences, hunting in the Yukon, and so much more.
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 44
Allen sits down with Brendan Burns, Chief Hunting Officer of KUIU, and talks about how Brendan has come to have a killer mentality in bowhunting. Brendan has killed huge animals, and not by accident. He is mentally tough, extremely strong-willed, and his hunting instincts are beyond comparison. This is a great episode for those looking to take their hunting game to the next level.
Sep 28, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 43
Stephen and James Lathrop or Lathrop & Sons aren't just outdoorsmen who started a boot and footbed company. They're legitimate foot doctors who have used their knowledge to help hunters take proper care of their feet. Each person's feet are different, which means you need a tailored, customized fit to keep your feet in prime condition while in the field. In this podcast, the Lathrop Brothers go into how their footbeds and custom boots can help you achieve the ultimate footwear fit, resulting...
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 42
Danny and Evan talk with Aron Snyder, owner of Kifaru International, about all things backpacking. Aron is a well-known industry figure and an incredibly accomplished backcountry hunter who has extensive knowledge of backpacking and backcountry hunting. Topics discussed: What it's like running a podcast, hiking/training at home, being a "fat kid" but still staying healthy, backpack cardio, training exercises to help for your pack backing hunt, how much weight to train with, correct pack fitting,...
Sep 08, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 41
Danny sits down with Jace Bauserman, an outdoor and hunting writer, to talk about Jace's recent sheep hunting in Colorado. Jace was lucky enough to draw a coveted bighorn sheep tag and tagged out on one heck of a ram that measured over 170". Topics discussed: The excitement of finally drawing a sheep tag, how rare an opportunity it really is, Jace's skill as an ultra-marathon runner, literally running an antelope to death, Jace's bow setup for his sheep hunt, scouting for this hunt, using human ...
Aug 31, 2021•59 min•Ep. 40
Beau Brooks, a highly successful elk caller and guide, talks with host Danny Farris about elk calling tactics. From early season to the heat of the rut, Beau's the guy who knows how to get big bulls fired up through his calling skills. Topics discussed: How Beau got into elk calling competitions, building game calls and turning it into a business, working with Power Calls, the difference between calling competitions and calling in the field, you don't have to be amazing to call in elk, mistakes ...
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 39
Danny and Allen sit down with Jason Rounsaville and Dallas Smith of Pope & Young at this year's P&Y Biennial Convention in Reno, NV. Topics discussed include Pope & Young as the voice of bowhunting, defining "fair chase", P&Y's momentum moving forward, the three pillars of P&Y, the purpose behind scoring animals, the comradery in the club, rules and regulations from state to state, preserving the heritage of bowhunting, the P&Y Bowhunting Museum, promoting the P&Y Clu...
Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 38
NFL quarterback Carson Wentz and his brother Zach Wentz talk about their venture, Wentz Bros Outdoors, as well balancing football and hunting. Other topics discussed include how both brothers got into hunting, what it was like growing up in North Dakota, getting traded to the Colts, the benefits of Indiana hunting, Carson getting drafted number 2 overall, Carson and Zach's favorite species to hunt, past hunting stories, dreams of hunting moose in Alaska, hunting elk, challenges that arise during...
Aug 06, 2021•55 min•Ep. 37
Allen sits down with Steve Speck, owner and founder of EXO MTN Gear, S and S archery, and the NW Mountain Challenge to talk about everything around backpacking and hunting the deep backcountry of the West.
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 36
We sit down with Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo of Archer's Choice and discuss their move out west, how they both met, being positive role models in the hunting space, and much much more. Other topics discussed: Ralph and Vicki's move out west, enough mounts to fill 3 U-Hauls, adjusting to Colorado, having western big game right outside your front door, the one animal Ralph and Vicki would hunt if they could only choose one, the "Whitetail Addiction", competing against your spouse for who has the b...
Jul 14, 2021•54 min•Ep. 35
Guest host Bill Winke sits down with Tyler Jordan of Realtree to talk about the beginnings of Realtree and its future as well as some behind the scenes of the industry titan. Other topics discussed: Getting your spouse into hunting, balancing hunting and family, a day in the life of working at Realtree, branching out to other industries aside from hunting, the long reach of Realtree, Tyler's normal work schedule, Realtree's expansion plans, hunting stories of Tyler's youth, Realtree hunting camp...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 34
Danny and Evan sit down with Casey Brooks and talk about his journey of completing the North American Super Slam. Topics discussed: Casey's insane success as a bowhunter, how turkey hunting is underrated, how Casey originally got into bowhunting, the Rambo bow, how Casey's wife has turned into a hunter, the decision to pursue the Super Slam, dangers of bear hunting, hunting blacktail deer, why Casey doesn't like moose meat but loves to hunt them, Casey's Montana 190" Shiras moose, chasing a pola...
Jun 22, 2021•58 min•Ep. 33
