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Stickbow Country

Mark Hoeksemawww.buzzsprout.com
A traditional bowhunting podcast. We hunt with recurves and longbows 
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Episodes

Kegan McCabe - Omega longbows

Send us a text Episode 69 - In this episode I had the priviledge to talk to the owner of Omega longbows Kegan McCabe. I had a great time hearing how he got into building bows and all the challenges that go with it. If you're considering buying a longbow look at Omega lonbows! Enjoy Special thanks - Sauk Trail Archery , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

Dec 02, 20241 hr 4 min

Rick Rork

Send us a text In this episode I had the pleasure to get to know Rick. We of course talked all things traditional bowhunting including Rick making a bow string using his dads chalk line. We talked turkey hunting,bear hunting and smallmouth bass fishing. Oh I forgot to mention we also talked alot about different bows. Enjoy Special thanks - Sauk Trail Archery , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads...

Nov 25, 20241 hr 27 min

Austin and Courtney Motte - St Joe River Bows

Send us a text In this episode I had fun meeting Austin and Courtney Motte and hearing all about their bow company. They just recently acquired the company in September. They are also the owners of Thunderbird Traditional Archery. Enjoy! Special thanks - Sauk Trail Archery , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

Nov 19, 20241 hr 4 min

Erik Hoff - St Patrick Lake Longbows

Send us a text In this episode I got to meet Erik Hoff of St. Patrick Lake Longbows. It was a pleasure to hear all about his bow company. We talked about ASL bows, his first deer taken, some arrow talk and a whole lot more !!! Enjoy ! Special thanks - Sauk Trail Archery , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

Nov 11, 20241 hr 22 min

Kevin Bishop - Traditional & Classic Archery Trade Show

Send us a text Episode 65 - What a great time it was talking to a fellow hoosier Kevin Bishop. We of course talked bows including the Bighorn Bow Co. which Kevin is a big fan. I also got to hear some great hunting stories including a mountain lion hunt. He also filled me in on the TCATS event coming up in January alongside the Traditional Bowhunters Expo in Kalamazoo Michigan. ENJOY !!!! Special thanks - Sauk Trail Archery , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads...

Nov 04, 20241 hr 17 min

Malachi Nolletti

Send us a text In this episode Malachi fills me in on what its like to hunt Oregon . He covers elk and blacktail deer. He also tells the story of his first deer taken at the age of 12. I know you guys will enjoy this one !!! Special thanks - Sauk Trail Archery , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

Oct 28, 20241 hr 35 min

David Miller

Send us a text What a blast I had talking to Dave ! Come along as Dave tells some great hunting stories including bear, elk, deer and even some bowfishing. Dave also fills me in on a new book he has coming out !! Enjoy Special thanks - Sauk Trail Archery , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

Oct 21, 20241 hr 12 min

Jacob Chapman

Send us a text This episode covers some different topics including pheasant hunting, some bear hunting and even a motorcycle accident that involved a deer !! Jacob is an awesome guy so enjoy...... Special thanks - Sauk Trail Archery , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

Oct 14, 20241 hr 21 min

Jason Kishpaugh - K-Paw Custom Knives

Send us a text If your'e ever interested in getting a custom knife this is the episode for you! Had a great time talking with Jason and learning about knife making. We also had to talk a little hunting !! Enjoy Special thanks - Sauk Trail Archery , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

Oct 07, 20241 hr 12 min

Josh Boram - Damon Howatt

Send us a text This episode is all about Damon Howatt bows. Josh is the owner of Damon Howatt and he tells us how he acquired the company and all the challenges of getting it up running again. Enjoy !!! Special thanks - Sauk Trail Archery , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

Sep 30, 20241 hr 18 min

Triple J Lodge - bear hunt 2024

Send us a text In this episode my buddy Brian and I sat down with Triple J Lodge owners Jason and Nicole LeClair at the conclusion of our bear hunt. If you've ever bear hunted you'll really enjoy this one. We had a great week with Jason and Nicole, enjoy! Special thanks - Sauk Trail Archery , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

Sep 23, 20241 hr 1 min

United bowhunters of Illinois - Brad Morris & Jason Beaudry

Send us a text Come along as I introduce you to the United bowhunters of Illinois and two of its members Brad and Jason . If you guys are looking to join a great organization this is the one. We also had a blast talking some deer and bear hunting ! Enjoy Special thanks - Sauk Trail Archery , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

Sep 16, 20241 hr 15 min

Jesse Savage

Send us a text In this episode we talked about Bear archery and also about being a blacksmith. Jesse if one heck of a blacksmith !! Check him out on Instagram and at jessesavageblacksmith.com......Enjoy !!! Special thanks - Sauk Trail Archery , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

Sep 09, 20241 hr 7 min

Matthew Morris - Songdog Stickbows

Send us a text Come along as I introduce Matthew Morris of Songdog Stickbows and the host of The Bowyer Podcast. We had a great time talking about his bow company, his podcast and even some cool hunting stories , ENJOY Special thanks - Sauk Trail Archery , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

Sep 02, 20241 hr 16 min

Ryan Barnwell

Send us a text In this episode Ryan and I covered just about everything. We started off with Ryan telling a story of bowhunting for cranes !!! Yes I said CRANES. Then he told a great story of hunting in New Zealand, some bear hunting in Alberta, aoudad hunting in Texas and coues deer in Mexico. This episode is full of adventures !! Enjoy Special thanks - Sauk Trail Archery , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads...

Aug 26, 20241 hr 16 min

Bill Ward - " Stick Hippie "

Send us a text What a fun time I had talking to the stick hippie Bill Ward! We covered Bear archery, whitetail hunting stories and he also filled me in on his Facebook group he started called fellowship of christian archery lovers!! Go check it out and thanks for listening. Special thanks - Sauk Trail Archery , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

Aug 19, 20241 hr 14 min

Rick Spicer - Backcountry Quivers

Send us a text In this episode Rick tells us all about his quiver business Backcountry Quivers. If you're looking for a back quiver Rick is the guy ! It was fun to hear some great bear, whitetail and elk stories...... Hope everyone enjoys this episode as I did, enjoy !!! Special thanks - Sauk Trail Archery , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

Aug 12, 20241 hr 18 min

Episode 52 - David Schneider - Whiskey City Trad Gear

Send us a text In this episode Dave tells me all about his company and the challenges in being a small business owner. We had fun talking bows, arrows and his current set up. We also covered bear hunting and even some arrow building !! Check out his website wctrad.com ENJOY !! Special thanks - Sauk Trail Archery , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

Aug 05, 20241 hr 28 min

Scott Crippen - Lost Arrow Longbows

Send us a text In this episode Scott and I covered alot of things..... we talked about mule deer and moose hunting, we covered some Africa bowhunting and even talked some salt water fishing! Oh and by the way he builds beautiful bows !! Enjoy Special thanks - Sauk Trail Archery , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

Jul 29, 20241 hr 12 min

Lance Martin - PA stickbow hunter

Send us a text What a blast talking whitetails and turkeys with Lance. I think Pennsylvania is full of great traditional bowhunters. We of course talked about his hunting setup and we even talked a little NHL hockey ! Enjoy Special thanks - Sauk Trail Archery , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

Jul 22, 20241 hr 8 min

Bryce Weck

Send us a text This episode is all about bowhunting New Zealand ! Bryce who lives there goes in great detail of all the hunting opportunities and its amazing ! If you've ever considered hunting in New Zealand please give this episode a listen. Enjoy Special thanks - Sauk Trail Archery , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

Jul 15, 20241 hr 10 min

Dave Darling - Kalamazoo Bow Works

Send us a text I wanted to have Dave on again since he got back recently from his Quebec bear hunt. We talked about his bear hunt, the Kalamazoo Trad Expo with a surprise announcement and all things traditional bowhunting..... Enjoy Special thanks - Sauk Trail Archery , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

Jul 08, 20241 hr 22 min

Tony Messina

Send us a text Episode 47 - In this episode I had a blast talking to Tony Messina. This episode has a little bit of everything. Tony gives some good tips into how to learn to shoot trad. We talked in detail his personal set up which include banana cut feathers and Simmons broadheads. Enjoy !!! Special thanks - Sauk Trail Archery , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

Jul 01, 20241 hr 10 min

Joshua Phillips

Send us a text This episode is all about BEARS !!!!!! Josh just got back from Alberta chasing black bears . If you're looking into going on a bear hunt this episode is for you !!! We cover about everything when it comes to bear hunting, ENJOY !!!! Special thanks - Sauk Trail Archery , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

Jun 24, 20241 hr 49 min

Jorge Coppen

Send us a text I had a great time talking with Jorge about his new book Bear Archery - The Golden Years 1949-1977. If you don't own this book I highly recommend it !!!! We of course talked alot about Bear Archery but Jorge also told some great hunting stories including caribou, elk and moose . Enjoy !!!! Special thanks - Sauk Trail Archery , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

Jun 17, 20241 hr 27 min

Don and Lori Thomas

Send us a text What a priviledge it was to meet and talk to Don and Lori Thomas !!! We covered Alaska, bear hunting, whitetail hunting and Africa . Don and Lori have been on some amazing adventures and be sure to check out their books, enjoy ! Special thanks - Sauk Trail Archery , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

Jun 10, 20241 hr 11 min

Trent Wengerd - Wengerd Archery

Send us a text To complete bowyer month I had the priviledge to talk to Trent Wengerd owner of Wengerd Archery. In this episode we talked all things bow building and Trent told a couple bear and elk hunting stories. Enjoy !!!! Special thanks - Sauk Trail Archery , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

Jun 03, 20241 hr 30 min

Don Poppe - Poppe Archery Custom Bows

Send us a text To continue bowyer month I had the pleasure to talk to Don Poppe of Poppe Archery Custom Bows. We of course talked bow building and bow collecting.... Enjoy !!!! Special thanks - Sauk Trail Archery , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

May 27, 20241 hr 22 min

Derek DiRuzza

Send us a text To continue with bowyer month I had a great time talking to Derek about his bow building business. We covered bow making materials and all things related to building a stickbow. If you're looking at getting a new stickbow check him out. Special thanks - Sauk Trail Archery , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

May 20, 20241 hr 22 min

Mike Roberts - Sauk Trail Archery

Send us a text To kick of Bowyer month I had the priviledge to talk to Mike who is the owner of Sauk Trail Archery . Mike started bow building in 1992 and builds beautiful bows. We of course talked bow building, some deer hunting stories and some bear hunting. Enjoy ! Special thanks - Sauk Trail Archery , True North Arrows and Abowyer broadheads

May 13, 20241 hr 49 min
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