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In this episode, we brought on Andrew Stephens to talk about turkey hunting and the game calls that they make.  Andrew even shared some tips on how to make turkey sounds while using their calls.  Enjoy! Follow Honey Hole Game Calls: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/honeyholecalls Website: https://www.instagram.com/honey_hole_game_calls/ Did you like this episode? If so, please give us a positive rating on iTunes. You can use this link http://mybowrush.com/itunes * you must have an iTunes account to leave a review. Follow Us On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mybowrush Follow Us On Instagram: http://instagram.com/mybowrush Follow Us On Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybowrush If you have any questions, feel free to comment below. The post BR047 – Honey Hole Game Calls with Andrew Stephen appeared first on My Bow Rush.

In this episode, we brought on Tommy Lannarelli to talk about the effects of spending time in Africa.  This is a two-part episode which you’ll be able to hear the second half on a future episode.  Enjoy! Did you like this episode? If so, please give us a positive rating on iTunes. You can use this link http://mybowrush.com/itunes * you must have an iTunes account to leave a review. Follow Us On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mybowrush Follow Us On Instagram: http://instagram.com/mybowrush Follow Us On Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybowrush If you have any questions, feel free to comment below. The post BR046 – The effects from spending time in Africa with Tommy Lannarelli appeared first on My Bow Rush.

In this episode, we brought on Joe Miles who is the founder of Asio Gear to talk about the gear, of course, but we also dived into some cool hunting stories as well.  Enjoy! Follow Asio Gear: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asiogear Website: https://www.asiogear.com Did you like this episode? If so, please give us a positive rating on iTunes. You can use this link http://mybowrush.com/itunes * you must have an iTunes account to leave a review. Follow Us On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mybowrush Follow Us On Instagram: http://instagram.com/mybowrush Follow Us On Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybowrush If you have any questions, feel free to comment below. The post BR045 – The Asio Gear with Joe Miles appeared first on My Bow Rush.

In this episode, we brought on Travis Johnson to give his take on how he preforms different types of game calls while in the field, hunting deer.  This is the perfect episode to publish as we are getting close to the rut phase.  The techniques that Travis talks about on this show are things that work for him, but even he says that what he does isn’t the only way to be effective. It’s just a way to preform some of the calls like doe bleats, buck grunts, rattling, etc.  The goals is to take what you hear and apply it to your own style. I want to go ahead and let you know that we had some technical difficulty during the show, but overall what we talk about is solid information. Enjoy! Show Notes: Travis started in the outdoor industry at the age of 4 years old. The hunting industry isn’t all fun and games.  It’s work, like anything else. Travis suggests that you don’t fall in love with hearing your game call, because you might end up calling too much. There is a lot to understand when it comes to vocalization in game calls; however, it’s not as hard as you might think to start. If you notice a buck and you do a call, assess the situation and see what the buck is doing in response before you call again so that you can adjust the approach for better reaction. Don’t just buy a call and try it out the first time in the woods while you hunt.  Travis suggest to bring it with you while you’re driving around and get an idea on how you are making calls.  Get good beforehand.  The woods is not the time to start learning to call. Have multiple calls with different sounds on hand to use so that you don’t need to reposition a multi tube call.  One suggestion would be to have a grunt call and maybe a “doe in a can” call for doe bleats. Watch your moon phase as it will give you an idea on when you have a higher change to see activity. Have confidence in your call.  The calls will work as long as you believe in your ability to use them. Follow Travis Johnson: Facebook: https://goo.gl/qktYLv Website: http://www.travisjohnsonsoutdoors.com/ The Bucket List Website:  http://thebucketlistoutdoorsshow.com/ Did you like this episode? If so, please give us a positive rating on iTunes. You can use this link http://mybowrush.com/itunes * you must have an iTunes account to leave a review. Follow Us On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mybowrush Follow Us On Instagram: http://instagram.com/mybowrush Follow Us On CamoPhoto: *mobile app only http://camophoto.co * search for @mybowrush Follow Us On Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybowrush Follow Us On Google +: https://plus.google.com/+Mybowrush/posts If you have any questions, feel free to comment below. The post BR044 – Effective Game Call Technique with Travis Johnson appeared first on My Bow Rush.

In this episode, we changed the objective to give you an episode dedicated for some funny hunting jokes.  Now, I’m no comedian by any means so I’m just going to go ahead and say that I’m sorry if the timing on the punch lines suck a little. LOL!  These are hunting jokes that have been floating around for years so we felt like putting a few together for the next time you’re sitting around a campfire with your buddies.  Hope you enjoy! Show Notes: Funny Jokes.  <- can I get anymore obvious? Like I said above, I’m not a comedian. Easter egg sound clip at the end of the episode so make sure to listen past the end closing. Did you like this episode? If so, please give us a positive rating on iTunes. You can use this link http://mybowrush.com/itunes * you must have an iTunes account to leave a review. Follow Us On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mybowrush Follow Us On Instagram: http://instagram.com/mybowrush Follow Us On CamoPhoto: *mobile app only http://camophoto.co * search for @mybowrush Follow Us On Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybowrush Follow Us On Google +: https://plus.google.com/+Mybowrush/posts If you have any questions, feel free to comment below. The post BR043 – Funny Hunting Jokes! – HAHA appeared first on My Bow Rush.

In this episode I shared how my weekend went during the hunt on Sunday.  I was successful in taken two deer Sunday evening however I know I could have done better in placement of my shots.  You can do all the training you want during the off season but you learn so much more when you’re in the moment, in the woods, going after the animal you want to harvest.   This was a very short discussing and while it was short, Scott and I tried to put in perspective how even if you are successful during your hunt, you can still fail.  It’s how to assess the situation and learn from it.  Enjoy! Show Notes: Spoke briefly on the race I did on Saturday. I was successful in harvesting two deer on Sunday. We talked about where I failed and how I can improve next time. Did you like this episode? If so, please give us a positive rating on iTunes. You can use this link http://mybowrush.com/itunes * you must have an iTunes account to leave a review. Follow Us On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mybowrush Follow Us On Instagram: http://instagram.com/mybowrush Follow Us On CamoPhoto: *mobile app only http://camophoto.co * search for @mybowrush Follow Us On Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybowrush Follow Us On Google +: https://plus.google.com/+Mybowrush/posts Share a badass catchphrase? If you’ve listened to the whole podcast of each episode, you might have noticed that we added a catchphrase at the end that was sent to use by a listener.  The next one could be yours, so comment below and or send us an email with what you come up with and if we like it, we’ll use it. If you have any questions, feel free to comment below. The post BR042 – Weekend Recap Success and Failure appeared first on My Bow Rush.

In this episode we speak with Casey Smith about managing a small property to yield big deer.  A lot of us are no strangers to hunting on small properties and sometimes trying to imagine what to do with the little property you have can be challenging.  Casey doesn’t just play around with ideas, he’s in the fields trying out things that he’s learned over the years. It just so happens that he also loves to share his passion for hunting, the preparation of the land he’s managing while showing restraint to allow the deer population to grow.  Enjoy! Show Notes: If you keep deer feed and give them as little pressure as possible, you’ll have deer. Try to establish year round food sources. To keep costs down, Casey would try to purchase local seeds that farmers would normally plant that deer would eat. If it worked for farmers and deer ate it then why couldn’t you do the same and save on cost? Know your property and who hunts outside the property line.  If you have hunters near, then you might want to plant your fields more in the center of your property to help draw the deer to stay in your property. The best education for Casey about hunting and the land management was by taking time to learn from other people. If you set your property up with food plots to draw in turkeys, you will in turn provide deer with great bedding areas plus year round food source as well.  This also gives does areas to hide fawns in the spring. Another idea for land management would be to do controlled burns.  This brings new life to the property which is great for all wildlife that would live on the property. Start establishing mineral sites on your property.  Try to put near water.  Tips... check out tractor supplies for salt blocks that are used for cows because if cows eat it why wouldn’t deer. It’s almost the same nutritionally as a trophy rock, but at a third the price.  Use deer cain and pour it all over the salt block to get the deer attracted to it. If you are going to do food plots, make sure to do soil tests and that you fertilize them. When taking on new property, meet the neighboring property owners and try to learn their hunting intentions and let them know yours.  This will help you understand the hunting situation surrounding your property. Website Links: Hang 10 Treestands:  hang10treestands.com Casey’s Facebook: https://goo.gl/MFvbHu Did you like this episode? If so, please give us a positive rating on iTunes. You can use this link http://mybowrush.com/itunes * you must have an iTunes account to leave a review. Follow Us On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mybowrush Follow Us On Instagram: http://instagram.com/mybowrush Follow Us On CamoPhoto: *mobile app only http://camophoto.co * search for @mybowrush Follow Us On Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybowrush Follow Us On Google +: https://plus.google.com/+Mybowrush/posts Share a badass catchphrase? If you’ve listened to the whole podcast of each episode, you might have noticed that we added a catchphrase at the end that was sent to use by a listener.  The next one could be yours, so comment below and or send us an email with what you come up with and if we like it, we’ll use it. If you have any questions, feel free to comment below. The post BR041 – Tips On Small Property Land Management To Yield Big Deer with Casey Smith appeared first on My Bow Rush.

In this episode, Scott and I (Travis) talked about what we expect this opening weekend for archery deer season 2016, here, in Georgia. Hunters in other states have already started filling the freezer and congrats to them, but it’s now our turn to “Get ‘er Done”.  We talked about some of the things that we’ll be using this year in the woods as part of our setup and a few tips that we’ve learned along the way. We’re both hunting in different locations in the state of Georgia and kind of have a rival on who is going to put one down first. It won’t be easy, it will be hot, but regardless of the weather we will be hunting. Stay Save, Hunt Smart – Not Hard and as Larry the Cable Guy would say it…. Get ‘er Done! Show Notes: We went over a few things that we personally are doing and changing up for our own hunting situation and some ideology that we both agree on about hunting and hunters. Travis’s Setup: Bow:  Mathews Broadheads:  SlickTricks Clothing:  46Rail Jersey and old camo pants Stand:  Millennium Stands M100u Hand-On Safety Harness:  Trophyline Body Armour Scott’s Setup: Bow:  Elite Broadheads:  G5 Montec Clothing:  46Rail Jersey and old camo cutoffs Stand:  Halk Safety Harness:  Trophyline Body Armour Photos that we spoke about on the show.  Could be a bear, could be Sasquatch.  What do you think?  Comment below. Did you like this episode? If so, please give us a positive rating on iTunes. You can use this link http://mybowrush.com/itunes * you must have an iTunes account to leave a review. Follow Us On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mybowrush Follow Us On CamoPhoto: *mobile app only http://camophoto.co * search for @mybowrush Follow Us On Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybowrush Follow Us On Google +: https://plus.google.com/+Mybowrush/posts Share a badass catchphrase? If you’ve listened to the whole podcast of each episode, you might have noticed that we added a catchphrase at the end that was sent to use by a listener.  The next one could be yours, so comment below and or send us an email with what you come up with and if we like it, we’ll use it. If you have any questions, feel free to comment below. The post BR040 – Get ‘er Done ~ Deer Season Opening Weekend 2016 with Travis and Scott appeared first on My Bow Rush.

This is the continuance from our previous episode #38 where we spoke with Aaron Neilson about hunting lions in Africa and how little we know about Africa.  The conversation was so good that we kept asking questions and ended up talking so long that we decided to break up the conversation into two episodes.  Check out the first half before listening to this second half.  Trust me, it’s well worth the time.  Click here to listen to episode #38. Show Notes: In the second half of the conversation, we spoke a lot about western hunting and the value on sharing the passion for hunting to the next generation. Aaron has killed over 100 different species of animals all over the world. Hunting with a bow is not any less expensive than hunting with a riffle. In fact, often times, it will increase the cost, because it takes longer to complete the hunt. We spoke on what is a respectable tipping amount to pay a guide after a hunt.  You will be surprised at what he says. Aaron has a great philosophy, which is, “always hunt smarter – don’t hunt harder”. Quick URL Links: Aaron’s Facebook: https://goo.gl/pbIWxO Global Hunting Resources: http://www.huntghr.com/ Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAX5p3HjxnaHjRQ-Zn7cmUA/feed Did you like this episode? If so, please give us a positive rating on iTunes. You can use this link http://mybowrush.com/itunes * you must have an iTunes account to leave a review. Follow Us On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mybowrush Follow Us On CamoPhoto: *mobile app only http://camophoto.co * search for @mybowrush Follow Us On Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybowrush Follow Us On Google +: https://plus.google.com/+Mybowrush/posts Share a badass catchphrase? If you’ve listened to the whole podcast of each episode, you might have noticed that we added a catchphrase at the end that was sent to use by a listener.  The next one could be yours, so comment below and or send us an email with what you come up with and if we like it, we’ll use it. If you have any questions, feel free to comment below. The post BR039 – The 411 On African Lion Hunting with Aaron Neilson [ Part 2 ] appeared first on My Bow Rush.

Do you even know what’s going on in Africa right now with lions?  I bet you don’t. Heck, we didn’t know the real story either and with all the news, media and their one sided agenda, it just made it even harder to get the truth.  After speaking with Cody Draper on his most resent African Lion hunt, he was adamant that we contact Aaron Neilson as he is one of the few people who actually understands the whole story.  Well, that’s who we have on here today and I assure you that you will be satisfied with what Aaron has to say.  Why do we feel Aaron is the right guy to be speaking with? Well… how about that he’s hunted in Africa over 1000 days, which is an incredible feat in itself, so we think it’s safe to say that Aaron knows what he’s talking about. Fun Fact: Africa is a continent, it’s not a country.  There are 54 soviet countries on the continent of Africa. Show Notes: What most western Americans don’t understand is that Africa is a third world country and thus the people that live there live by third world rules. As human population grows, wild animals will always loose.  When the wildlife starts to encroach on humans, like the lions, humans start killing them off, because lions and predators like them start killing off live stock, like cows. 100% of the animals are used in Africa, so nothing goes to waste.  There is a large amount of money coming in to help preserve the wildlife. What most, if not all, anti-hunters and animal rights activities don’t understand is that we, the hunters, are the largest, if not, the only contributor in habitat protection and conversation. The outfitters put every effort to insure that the wild lions that are killed are at least 6 plus years old before harvesting them. There is no full proof way to know for sure as they are still field judging of a wild animal. It’s not what it was like ten years ago when they would just shoot a lion. Hunting in Africa is more part of a conservation minded hunting instead of sport hunting that many like to portray. Aaron helped cofounded a lion conservation taste force which brought scientist and non-hunters together and to create the hunt able lion definition.  It’s basically a guideline on which lions to take. It’s by no means a law, but it has been adopted by hundred’s of safari clubs, outfitters and booking agents around the world. The only people that are protecting these animals are the hunters. Quote from Aaron to anti hunters and activists:  What you’re doing is saving these animals to death. We asked Aaron to share how to have a conversation with anti hunters in a compelling way. Aaron feels that within the next 20 to 30 years, private game reserves will be the only last strong hold for African wildlife. Aaron is a international booking agent and no, we did not know that ahead of time. It just came out during the conversation.   African Lion Hunt with Aaron Neilson with a bow: [VIDEO 22min] Quick URL Links: Aaron’s Facebook: http://goo.gl/GS8iwA Aaron’s YouTube: http://goo.gl/PJfaI1 Global Hunting Resources!: http://www.huntghr.com/ Did you like this episode? If so, please give us a positive rating on iTunes. You can use this link http://mybowrush.com/itunes * you must have an iTunes account to leave a review. Follow Us On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mybowrush Follow Us On CamoPhoto: *mobile app only http://camophoto.co * search for @mybowrush Follow Us On Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybowrush Follow Us On Google +: https://plus.google.com/+Mybowrush/posts Share a badass catchphrase? If you’ve listened to the whole podcast of each episode, you might have noticed that we added a catchphrase at the end that was sent to use by a listener.  The next one could be yours, so comment below and or send us an email with what you come up with and if we like it, we’ll use it. If you have any questions, feel free to comment below. The post BR038 – The 411 On African Lion Hunting with Aaron Neilson [ Part 1 ] appeared first on My Bow Rush.

Anthony Dixon is back to share one of his extreme hunting trips that he took with Michael Waddell on Bone Collector back in 2011.  It was an Adak, Alaska Caribou hunt.  If you’ve been following our show for a while, you know that a Caribou hunt in Alaska is my Top-Of-The-Bucket-List hunts so needless to say (but I’m going to) this episode was something that I was really looking forward to recording. It was a pleasure to hear Anthony’s take on the whole experience because he set the stage really well on what it was like being out there. I hope you enjoy! Fun Fact: Adak is an island in Alaska where at one point in time was a military base (after research I found out it was a Naval Air Facility), but was abandoned back in 1997 and reopened as Adak Airport. The facility was designated a National Historic Landmark for its role in World War II, although most of its elements from that period have been demolished or lay in ruins. Show Notes: Adak means:  The Birthplace of the Winds. This is a do it yourself type of hunt, but it’s very affordable for the average hunter to achieve. Caribous were transported onto the island years ago to help supply the people who lived there as a meat source. Back in 2011 there were around 60 to 100 people who still lived in Adak, so it’s a very small community or at least based on Anthony’s recollection of his trip from back in 2011. I asked Anthony why Adak and he said Adak is a do-it-yourself hunt experience in Alaska which was the type of hunt he wanted. Anthony, Shawn and Michael Waddell, and Steve, the camera man, rented 4-wheelers to help get them in and out of the island. They went out about 5 miles or more deep into the island and there is no help so you are all on your own to survive. It’s a hard terrain to hunt, because of its high valleys, large mountains and it rained, making the ground wet and muddy. There are no other predators other than human on this island. Anthony brought up the mindset of “in and out – and save” while on hunts like these, because the simplest mistake can effect your hunt and everyone else. As a perfect example of who Anthony is, during the conversation, he jumps right in to teaching archery techniques.  I don’t mind, because he has a wealth of knowledge and I’m always open to hearing his thoughts and ideas so that I can be a better bow shooter. Important fact to be aware of is that you might find yourself in a few spots where there are some unloaded ordinance or a better way to put it… decommissioned grenade launchers. Keep an eye out for them. If Anthony would do the hunt again, he would do it in a boat on the south end of the island. You can’t pay a captain over there to do that, because they are not guides and don’t have a license so you would need to find a trade that can happen like a hunt somewhere else in the states. If you go on a hunt like this to Alaska for animals like Caribou with a group, the dynamics of your team is everything. When you come home, if you’re a dad then jump back in the role as a dad and be a good dad.  Let your family know how important they are to you and show them how much you care and appreciate them. An inside look while they were on their trip: Quick URL Links: Anthony’s Facebook: https://goo.gl/pbIWxO Did you like this episode? If so, please give us a positive rating on iTunes. You can use this link http://mybowrush.com/itunes * you must have an iTunes account to leave a review. Follow Us On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mybowrush Follow Us On CamoPhoto: *mobile app only http://camophoto.co * search for @mybowrush Follow Us On Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybowrush Follow Us On Google +: https://plus.google.com/+Mybowrush/posts Share a badass catchphrase? If you’ve listened to the whole podcast of each episode, you might have noticed that we added a catchphrase at the end that was sent to use by a listener.  The next one could be yours, so comment below and or send us an email with what you come up with and if we like it, we’ll use it. If you have any questions, feel free to comment below. The post BR037 – Alaska Caribou Do It Yourself Hunt with Anthony Dixon appeared first on My Bow Rush.

In this episode we spoke with Cody Draper on his recent African Lion hunt.  This was what most would consider an extreme hunt right out of the movie, “Ghost and the Darkness”. Well not really, but if you’ve seen that movie with Val Kilmer and Michael Douglas, there is a part near the end of the movie which gives a perfect example of how powerful these lions really are. Cody did experience something similar with his lion hunt which he shares all about it on the show.  Cody also dives in on a few of his North American hunts near the end of the conversation so make sure to listen to it all.  Enjoy! Show Notes: To hunt a lion in Africa with your bow, you have to be approved first.  You can’t just purchase a tag and go. It requires approval beforehand so make sure to do your homework in what regulations you need to follow. The total time it took to hunt the lion was about 12 hours when they committed to a specific lion. The lion hunt Cody went on was in Kalahari, Africa. You ultimately need to rely on the guide you pick to insure legitimacy in every step of the pre hunt, the hunt and what happens after the hunt is over. Nothing goes to waste with the animal. The hunt is only 10% of the experience.  You learn so much about the culture and the area that you’re in, which adds to the overall experience. Get with a qualified agent when traveling so that they can help to handle your flight and weapons transportation arrangement. Enjoy Watching The Video Cody Created On The Hunt: Quick URL Links: Cody’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cody.draper.56 RacksSite.com *new social network for hunters. Did you like this episode? If so, please give us a positive rating on iTunes. You can use this link http://mybowrush.com/itunes * you must have an iTunes account to leave a review. Follow Us On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mybowrush Follow Us On CamoPhoto: *mobile app only http://camophoto.co * search for @mybowrush Follow Us On Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybowrush Follow Us On Google +: https://plus.google.com/+Mybowrush/posts Share a badass catchphrase? If you’ve listened to the whole podcast of each episode, you might have noticed that we added a catchphrase at the end that was sent to use by a listener.  The next one could be yours, so comment below and or send us an email with what you come up with and if we like it, we’ll use it. If you have any questions, feel free to comment below. The post BR036 – African Lion Hunt with Cody Draper appeared first on My Bow Rush.

Canada’s Big Horn Sheep (Ram) are one of the all time top ultimate hunts that almost every hunter has on their bucket list.  It comes with no surprise that there are some that hunt these hard to kill animals every year and have come to understand what it truly takes to hunt Big Horn Sheep (Ram). We spoke with Cam Ross who resides in Canada and is just one of many who has had the opportunity to hunt Ram.  It’s not an easy task to attempt without proper mindset and pre-training/preparation.  Cam was graciously willing to take some time to share with us some of his stories. Show Notes: Rams escape to higher ground which is one of the reason why they have a long lifespan.  Cam uses the term “number of winters” to relate to how many years the animal has lived. You need to have quality gear to handle the variation of weather conditions. You need to be not only physically ready, but also mentally ready for taking on Big Horn Sheep. Some advantages to being a native Canadian is that you can get almost all individual hunting tags for around $60.00 and that also including Big Horn Sheep (Ram) as well.  Canada might have higher taxes, but heck, with the cost of the tags, it might be worth looking at moving to Canada. Cam works on shooting at different angles and putting his body in different difficult positions in the preseason.  He will even put on a bag and put himself in as many uncomfortable situations so that he can stretch his ability during the season.  He will even wear his heavy camo clothing during the offseason to help train. Give yourself about two years to plan out your first Big Horn Sheep hunt. This will give you time to reach out to many hunters, guides and outfitters and learn as much as you can.  Don’t try to rush this type of hunt, because it requires a lot of preparation.  It can be done last minute but you really need to know what you are getting yourself into. Know the local regulations for taking a sheep.  Some areas require that the sheep be at least 7 1/2 years or older or full curl.  Each province can be different.  Also, full curl means that the horns curls past the bridge of its nose. It’s also up to interpretation but it’s best to find out ahead of time. Top 5 Things Cam carries at all times when hunting: Bow and arrows. Backpack. Really good pair of boots. A really good pair of binoculars and rangefinder. A backpack target *gives you practice shot opportunities while out in the field to double check that your bow is still tuned. Cool Travel Tip: Cam sometimes puts a bicycle sticker on his bow case which he feels helps when traveling.  Some people think the bow case is just a bike broken down in parts for shipping.  Not a bad idea if traveling in known areas where anti hunters might be a problem. Quick URL Links: Cam’s Facebook: https://goo.gl/oMEOky Cam’s Instagram: https://goo.gl/sX7pIF  Did you like this episode? If so, please give us a positive rating on iTunes. You can use this link http://mybowrush.com/itunes * you must have an iTunes account to leave a review. Follow Us On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mybowrush Follow Us On CamoPhoto: *mobile app only http://camophoto.co * search for @mybowrush Follow Us On Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybowrush Follow Us On Google +: https://plus.google.com/+Mybowrush/posts Share a badass catchphrase? If you’ve listened to the whole podcast of each episode, you might have noticed that we added a catchphrase at the end that was sent to use by a listener.  The next one could be yours, so comment below and or send us an email with what you come up with and if we like it, we’ll use it. If you have any questions, feel free to comment below. The post BR035 – High Altitude Big Horn Sheep Hunting with Cam Foss appeared first on My Bow Rush.

So fitness and hunting can coincide with one another, it’s true.. don’t believe it? Well in this episode you’ll find out how and why we feel it’s relivent.  We spoke with Dan Staton, the owner of CrossFit Spokane Valley in Washington and the guy behind Elk Shape website.  Dan was also one of the original owners of Train To Hunt.  We go over some simple ways to start getting back in shape and even how Crossfit might be a key to that goal.  Crossfit isn’t the only way to become hunt strong, but after hearing what Dan has to say, you might feel intrigued enough to give Crossfit a shot.  Look, the goal is to be your very best at hunting and being strong only helps in that achievement. Here’s a thought…  do you want to harvest the weakest animal or the strongest in the herd?  My guest is that you want the biggest, strongest oldest bull alive, correct?  Well if that is the case, shouldn’t you at least own it to the animal to be at your very best before taking it’s life?  It seems only fair in my opinion. Show Notes: Dan recently came back from the Crossfit Games 2016 and he shared some of his personal experience while attending.  Dan gave a good perspective on delayed gratification from the Crossfit games and hunting. Dan started Crossfit in 2006 and in fact, was not for Crossfit before he understood the value it can provide.  This is a common situation among many people, but as each year comes and goes, more and more people turn to Crossfit as an option. One of the things that Dan fully believes is that fitness can truly help off set your hunting skills by allowing you to hunt harder and longer with more effectiveness. Get out your pen and pad and get ready to start taking notes, because Dan shares some great hunting tips while in the backcountry. Fitness Tips For A Beginner: Start walking everyday for 20 minutes in an interval training style. Speed up, slow down throughout the walk and wear a backpack when you can. Look at your nutrition.  Weigh and measure your food and cut out the crap, no fast food.  You should be able to, over time, drop at least 5 pounds which makes a big difference. Throughout the show we go over a few hunts that Dan has lined up for this season and they seem amazing.  We can’t wait to get him back on the show and share how the season ends and hopefully hear some awesome stories. Quick URL Links: Dan Staton Facebook: https://goo.gl/TNHA25 Dan Staton Instagram: https://goo.gl/TCSG7f Dan Staton Youtube:  https://goo.gl/ITFqRB Crossfit Spokane Valley: http://www.crossfitspokanevalley.com Elk Shape: http://elkshape.com GoHunt.com  MyTopo.com Did you like this episode? If so, please give us a positive rating on iTunes. You can use this link http://mybowrush.com/itunes * you must have an iTunes account to leave a review. Follow Us On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mybowrush Follow Us On CamoPhoto: *mobile app only http://camophoto.co * search for @mybowrush Follow Us On Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybowrush Follow Us On Google +: https://plus.google.com/+Mybowrush/posts Share a badass catchphrase? If you’ve listened to the whole podcast of each episode, you might have noticed that we added a catchphrase at the end that was sent to use by a listener.  The next one could be yours, so comment below and or send us an email with what you come up with and if we like it, we’ll use it. If you have any questions, feel free to comment below. The post BR034 – Train Hard, Hunt Harder with Dan Staton appeared first on My Bow Rush.

Have you been in a situation where you needed to figure out how to eat healthy while on a multi day hunt?  If you said yes then I’m sure you have resorted to buying dehydrated food at least ones from companies like Mountain House, etc… right?Well if you’re anything like me you know that not all the packets they make taste good, plus it seems like they always have a two portion size which is overkill.  Try packing 3 to 4 days worth and you start to realize that most dehydrated foods are crazy big, take up way too much space and quite frankly, don’t taste all that great.  I’ve had this issue for years, but today, my friends and fellow listeners, I have a solutions and that solution is Heather’s Choice.  Not only are these packets crazy small (single portion), they are also the only dehydrated food that I’ve found using only the highest quality ingredients.  I wanted to know more about Heather’s Choice and so I reached out to Heather and she was graciously willing to take some time out of her afternoon in Alaska and give us some insight on her company and dehydration process.  Heather has a background in Paleo Nutrition and a degree in Sports Nutrition. It’s a great conversation.  I hope you enjoy! Show Notes: Heather Kelly first came up with Heather’s Choice while needing a compact way to bring enough food while rafting down some wicked rapids.  Heather’s Choice bag are almost half the size of other dehydrated food on the market. Heather’s Choice is a gluten free, soy free and dairy free dehydrated meal.  What does this have to do with bow hunting?…. Nothing directly; however, for the ones who go on long hunting trips, weight and pack size is very important and every ounce counts when figuring out what to pack in. Heather’s Choice is a line of dehydrated meals + snacks for adventuring. Our goal is to provide you with healthy, delicious food for all your backcountry endeavors. Cost for Heather Choice:  This is my own personal opinion, but the price is actually reasonable based on the quality ounce-per-ounce, if you understand nutritional value and pack in value.  When I brought that up to Heather, she made good point that each packet has 6 ounces of quality protein packed in.  Remember, quality is important.  Just because you can get a $0.99 cent burger at a fast food restaurant doesn’t mean that the meat and flavor is of the same quality as a $5.00 to $15.00 burger at a higher end restaurant.  You know this to be true, so why question it.  You pay for the best, but in relation to price with Heather’s Choice over other dehydrated foods, the cost isn’t really that much more.  You know the source of ingredients is of the highest quality and designed to give you maximum space when packing in.  The cost of Heather’s Choice ranges from $5.00 to $8.00 to $15.00.  If you are used to buying food based on price along “cheap crap” then Heather’s Choice might not be of interest. If you’re looking for healthier options, because you care about what you eat while backpacking, camping or multi day hunting trips and you also care about the weight and size limitations, then Heather’s Choice is the way to go. How important is nutrition overall? Heather shared that 80% of your physique or performance is based on food, because food gives us the building blocks for having healthy muscles and faster healthier recovery. Heather brought up a good point that people in general tend to put more time in the gym to workout well before putting any solid effort towards cleaning up their diet.  After a person does put more focus on their diet, they start to feel better and see better results overall.   The reason why I asked Heather this question is because nutrition doesn’t stop while you’re out on a multi day hunt.  You need the proper nutrition while out-in-the-field to stay focused and have sustainable energy to get the job done. Multi day hunting tip!  It’s better to have heathy fat sources to burn instead of carb (Carbohydrate) sugars.  Fat is a more efficient source of food to burn while in the back country as it’s going to fuel your body longer and can help keep you from having to reach for a snack less often. What to look for when buying meat:  do some research on how the animal was raised.  What did the animal eat? Was it raised on open pasture gracing on grass? Are you buying 100% grass fed or grass finished?  Note!  Grass Fed does NOT mean Grass Finished and Heather took a moment and shared the difference which was a real eye opener. Do you know the difference? A Few Dehydration Process Tips: When making a meal, best practice is to cut everything in quarter inch pieces. It’s easier to use ground meat instead of inch pieces of stew meat. The thicker the recipe is better, because soup or broth based meals would flow off the tray. Look at your micronutrients balance, because something that is very fatty like a ribeye steak wouldn’t really dehydrate at all. That’s why jerky is normally from very lean meal source. Quick URL Links: Heather’s Choice http://heatherschoice.com Follow Heather’s Choice @ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/heatherschoicemealsforadventuring Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heatherschoice/ The Paleo Diet for Athletes http://goo.gl/aZYPhY Seafood Watch App http://www.seafoodwatch.org/ Topo Maps https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/topo-maps+/id672246353?mt=8 Did you like this episode? If so, please give us a positive rating on iTunes. You can use this link http://mybowrush.com/itunes * you must have an iTunes account to leave a review. 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Guest – Brian Petrucci / Channel Manager over at Gerber You know the name and chances are you might even have one of their knifes in your pocket.  The company is called Gerber and we brought on Brian Petrucci, Channel Manager over at Gerber, to come on our show to talk about Gerber knives and some of the new things they’re bringing to the hunting market. Show Notes on Gerber Knifes Started in 1939 in Portland Oregon Huge support of the military and number one in knife supplier for the military. Know yourself and what you want before you purchase your knife A knife is a tool and it can be very specific and very personal to each person. Knife laws very from state to state so you want to make sure you research on your your stuff. Classic fixed blade knife is usually your general knife of choice something like Gerber Strong Arm which is a full fixed blade knife. Rule of thumb with, S30 V blade is going to out perform from an edge retention over a 420 High carbon Steal blade when using in the field. You want to keep you eye out for the progression of edge retention and rockwell hardness Brian suggests that you check out Span Archery Solid State Took.  Its the tool that every archery should have but never seems to have it when they need it.  This is why Gerber made it. Span Archery Tool Features: All Metal Construction 19 Tools – 1 Solid State ¼” Standard Bit Tip Driver Bit Tip Storage Torque Generating Design Integrated Blade Sharpener Broadhead Wrench 3x Hex Wrench Bottle Opener   Hunter Line Tools: Vital Line – its a family of tools that are used to help make your process faster and with more control.  One of the newest addition is the Vital Pocket Folder knife which is the surgical knife.  This is a knife as a hunter that is something to check out.   http://goo.gl/ZK1pYl HINT HINT COMING OUT SOON! Gerber 06 Automatic which is a flagship heritage knife coming out celebrating it’s 10 anniversary.  It should be available in May. Quick Links: Gerber Knife AKTI ( American Knife & Took Institute) Did you like this episode? If so, please give us a positive rating on iTunes. You can use this link http://mybowrush.com/itunes * you must have an iTunes account to leave a review. Follow Us On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mybowrush Follow Us On CamoPhoto: *mobile app only http://camophoto.co * search for @mybowrush Follow Us On Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybowrush Follow Us On Google +: https://plus.google.com/+Mybowrush/posts Share a badass catchphrase? If you’ve listened to the whole podcast of each episode, you might have noticed that we added a catchphrase at the end that was sent to use by a listener.  The next one could be yours, so comment below and or send us an email with what you come up with and if we like it, we’ll use it. If you have any questions, feel free to comment below. The post BR032 – Gerber Knives with Brian Petrucci appeared first on My Bow Rush.

How’s it going BowRush listeners?  I’m excited to say we are back in swing of things for the show.  As you might know we took a slight break during the new year.  If you were wondering what happen to us, well in this short episode, I’ll bring you up to speed on everything.  I also talk about what our goal are for this season and hopfully you will be just as excited as I am. Season 3 Show Goals Start doing video product reviews More product manufacture episodes Focused fitness segments Episodes with power name players in the industry General bowhunting tips and tactics from the everyday hunter. It’s going to be an exciting season so stay tuned. Did you like this episode? If so, please give us a positive rating on iTunes. You can use this link http://mybowrush.com/itunes * you must have an iTunes account to leave a review. Follow Us On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mybowrush Follow Us On CamoPhoto: *mobile app only http://camophoto.co * search for @mybowrush Follow Us On Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybowrush Follow Us On Google +: https://plus.google.com/+Mybowrush/posts Share a badass catchphrase? If you’ve listened to the whole podcast of each episode, you might have noticed that we added a catchphrase at the end that was sent to use by a listener.  The next one could be yours, so comment below and or send us an email with what you come up with and if we like it, we’ll use it. If you have any questions, feel free to comment below. The post BR031 – What To Expect For Season 3 appeared first on My Bow Rush.

2016 New Year’s is just around the corner and many of us bowhunters are already near the end of the hunting season bring us closer to the time when people start to think about their own New Years resolution. For many hunters, fitness tends to be one of those resolutions. If that is you and you want to lose some extra weight, then this challenge could be for you. Recap for the last challenge we put on: Our first challenge turned out awesome. Ryan won the first BowRush Bowhunter 60 Day Fitness Challenge. What was great was that the average weight lose was around 30 to 35 pounds within the 60 days. All the participants were winners in my mind.  Thank you again for everyone who did participate as you helped us see this challenge being something great for years to come. That’s why we are doing it again and what better time than now.   Right? Fitness Challenge Goal 10 participants = 1 Mammoth Cooler to the winner 20 participants = 1 Mammoth Cooler and a Reconyx Trail camera to the winner 30 participants = *Wildcard Prize 60 day challenge combining a full workout routine plus a nutritional system that works. Up to 30 healthier bowhunters at the end of the 60 days If you think you have what it takes to win this fitness challenge then fill out the information below and prove it.  I will say this… anyone can enter though it takes true dedication to see this though. Did you like this episode? If so, please give us a positive rating on iTunes. You can use this link http://mybowrush.com/itunes * you must have an iTunes account to leave a review. Follow Us On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mybowrush Follow Us On CamoPhoto: *mobile app only http://camophoto.co * search for @mybowrush Follow Us On Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybowrush Follow Us On Google +: https://plus.google.com/+Mybowrush/posts Share a badass catchphrase? If you’ve listened to the whole podcast of each episode, you might have noticed that we added a catchphrase at the end that was sent to use by a listener.  The next one could be yours, so comment below and or send us an email with what you come up with and if we like it, we’ll use it. If you have any questions, feel free to comment below. The post BR030 – 2016 New Year Bowhunter 60 Day Fitness Challenge appeared first on My Bow Rush.

On this episode, we did a camp fire setting (but on the phone), to go over the Pre Rut, Rut or Peak Rut and Post Rut phases.  We changed up the dynamics of this episode by bring on three different hunters in three different regions to share what they personally do to capitalize on each phase of the rut.  It’s packed full of useful tips.  The guests we brought on are Andy Garcia, Graham Johnson and Tommy Hale. Enjoy! Andy Garcia (Texas) Rut Phases Tips: Knowing the deer in your area and pick one deer and go after it. Run camera to know the pattern Rut peeks around second of December Corn Feeders are your friend in this area. (controversial topic) Get up on top of a hill near a corn feed and spot and stock. We rattle for about two weeks and then we put it away. Graham Johnson (Georgia) Rut Phases Tips: Hunt the does Graham personally doesn’t do any calls during the rut. Rut peeks around end of November, early December. Take the older does as they will bust your all the time. Get the tarsal glands and hang them in the woods. Tommy Hale (Missouri) Rut Phases Tips: Hunt the does because the buck are around them. Hunt all day because you don’t know when they will show so bring something to read. Tommy feels in his area the best cover scent wold be diesel fuel. Go back to hunting the food source after the rut. Hunt based on the weather pattern because when there is a big change in air patterns, the deer tend to be up on their feet. Lessons Learned: Andy feels that the buck bombs are amazing for the first time around but afterwards they tend to be a waste of time as it seems like the deer are not reacting anymore from it. Tommy is OCD when it comes to scent control but for good reason. The less he smells like a human and more like the woods, the better chance he has because he eliminated a variable.  He uses scent free nose jammer wipes on his bow to help with scent control. Graham learned to always have an arrow nocked even after shooting a deer because you never know when another doe or buck might show up.  Graham takes two sweatshirts and wraps them around his feet during the cold weather. Did you like this episode? If so, please give us a positive rating on iTunes. You can use this link http://mybowrush.com/itunes * you must have an iTunes account to leave a review. Follow Us On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mybowrush Follow Us On CamoPhoto: *mobile app only http://camophoto.co * search for @mybowrush Follow Us On Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybowrush Follow Us On Google +: https://plus.google.com/+Mybowrush/posts Share a badass catchphrase? If you’ve listened to the whole podcast of each episode, you might have noticed that we added a catchphrase at the end that was sent to use by a listener.  The next one could be yours, so comment below and or send us an email with what you come up with and if we like it, we’ll use it. If you have any questions, feel free to comment below. The post BR029 – Triple Threat Tactics On The Rut Phases! appeared first on My Bow Rush.

On this episode of The BowRush Podcast, we announced the Winner of our very first BowRush Fitness Challenge, plus we had our very first listener call in with a question.  This episode embarks on a new path for our show moving forward.  This is a short episode, but we hope you feel it was still very informative.  For the question at the end, we gave our answer based on our own person experience. General show notes: WINNER of our first BowRush Fitness Challenge is Ryan Stickle Q&A section for a hunting question that came from one of our listeners. Winner of our first BowRush Fitness Challenge: The fitness challenge is something that we are very proud of for putting together.  We had a role in changing a number of hunters’ lives in a positive way before the hunting season opened up.  We love fitness and we love to hunt so it only made sense to find a way to combine them together.  A physical transformation challenge gave us the outlet we needed and each participant did an amazing job and had incredible results.  The average weight loss was around thirty pounds plus getting conditioned for their hunt.  We will do another challenge as we want to keep fitness part of our show. We want to give a congrats to Ryan for his amazing transformation. Are you looking to lose 20 to 30 pounds or build lean muscle? Would you like to know what we put together for the participants? If so then reach out to us and we’ll be glad to tell you all about it.   You can send us an email or you can send us an audio recording right from our website letting us know how to reach you and what you are looking to achieve. Our First Call-In from a listener: Marc had a few questions for us and we were more then happy to share our knowledge.  Here are his questions. What is the best way to hunt deer in a low tree line field? How do you handle trespassers and dogs on your property? How can I handle coyotes on my property? We gave our own opinions for each question and we hope others can learn from them.  Feel free to share your thoughts below in the comments. Did you like this episode? If so, please give us a positive rating on iTunes. You can use this link http://mybowrush.com/itunes * you must have an iTunes account to leave a review. Follow Us On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mybowrush Follow Us On CamoPhoto: *mobile app only http://camophoto.co * search for @mybowrush Follow Us On Twitter: http://twitter.com/mybowrush Follow Us On Google +: https://plus.google.com/+Mybowrush/posts Share a badass catchphrase? If you’ve listened to the whole podcast of each episode, you might have noticed that we added a catchphrase at the end that was sent to use by a listener.  The next one could be yours, so comment below and or send us an email with what you come up with and if we like it, we’ll use it. If you have any questions, feel free to comment below. The post BR028 – The Winner of Our BowRush Fitness Challenge and Our First Listener Q&A appeared first on My Bow Rush.