Hunt Backcountry Podcast Archive — Archery & Bowhunting

$500 for a bow? No, not JUST a bow...a ready-to-hunt bow setup with all accessories, arrows, and broadheads. Too good to be true? Our guest, Garrett Weaver, doesn't think so. Tune-in to hear how Garrett went from shooting a bow setup that cost over $2,000 to now shooting a bow setup that costs less than $500.

After being a self-proclaimed "bow hiker" for 5 years, our guest filled his first archery elk tag. What made the difference? What can you learn from his story to help you spend less time as a "bow hiker" and increase your odds at filling more tags?

How does hiking with a weighted pack affect shooting accuracy? This question was formally researched by one of our listeners, Adam Carter, as a part of his Master's Thesis. We speak with Adam about the testing protocol, his pre-test hypothesis, the outcomes from his testing, and how we can apply this information...

You have waited 5 years to draw a coveted Arizona archery elk tag. You have more than two weeks to hunt. You have spent time and scouted the area. Your one worry is that this hunt will be too short-lived, as you know opportunity abounds. But things do not go your way. The elk do not cooperate. You have some bad luck...