Hoyt Bowhunting Podcast

CELEBRATING HUNTING CULTURE | Michael Waddell

Allen sits down with Michael Waddell, creator and host of Bone Collector, and discusses how Mike started in the hunting industry and how important it is to keep the hunting culture alive today.

Other topics discussed:
How Mike started in the industry, his relationship with Bill Jordan and Realtree, his journey and growth within the hunting industry, developing quality hunting TV, being real and relatable, Mike's relationship with the legendary Chuck Adams, standing up for the hunting culture, owning-up to why we hunt, it's more than just for the meat, there's nothing wrong with chasing big bucks and bulls, Mike's untold ghost experience while hunting, respecting other people's preferences.

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS WHILE HUNTING GRIZZLY | Cameron Hanes

Our hosts  Allen Bolen and Danny Farris sit down with the man himself, Cameron Hanes, to discuss his insane Alaska grizzly bear hunt. Despite a full pass-through on the first shot and a significant blood trail to follow, Cam's grizzly bear still had enough life in it to charge Cam and came within a few feet of taking him out before it expired. 

Other topics discussed include prepping and training for your hunt both mentally and physically, learning from past hunts to better your future hunts, how bowhunting humbles you, sticking to it and not giving up, how bowhunting is more than just a hobby, hunting Alaska for the first time without Cam's best friend, Roy, the deep connections that are built between hunting partners, the dangers surrounding grizzly bear hunting, the need to believe in yourself to be successful as a bowhunter, and how success breeds hate from others.

THE MULE DEER KING OF 2020 | Marlon Holden

Marlon Holden, mule deer fanatic and gifted photographer, covers his insane 2020 season as well as specific tactics he uses to tag out on big mule deer every year.

COLORADO BIG 9, ALL WITH A BOW | Justin Davis

Justin Davis is the youngest person ever to take the Colorado Big 9 (elk, mule deer, whitetail, antelope, black bear, mountain lion, moose, mountain goat, and bighorn sheep). Justin goes over his story and how he did it in this episode of the Hoyt Bowhunting podcast.

DIY MULE DEER BOWHUNTING | Randy Walk

Hoyt President Randy Walk and host Danny Farris cover the ins and outs of DIY Mule Deer bowhunting. Topics covered include: when to close the distance and when to hold up, the importance of extreme patience when stalking-in, understanding how mule deer think/act, mule deer bow setups, the danger of having too much "bow", advice for beginner mule deer hunters, and Randy's 2021 hunting plans.

E-SCOUTING THE RIGHT WAY | Ed Gramza

Ed Gramza of Basemap discusses several tips and tactics to e-scout efficiently including handheld GPS vs. Phone, how to save phone battery while using your phone maps, 3D mapping, Basemap's HuntWindTM, and more.

HUNTING WHITETAIL FROM THE GROUND | Matt Palmquist

Matt Palmquist along with Danny and Evan talk about the highs and lows of their 2020 Kansas whitetail season. Specifically, they talk about using bow-mounted decoys to hunt whitetail from the ground.

TALKIN' TURKEY | Jace Bauserman

Outdoor writer and turkey expert Jace Bauserman talks turkey setups, tactics, strategies, and everything turkey hunting.

TURNING CLOTHING INTO GEAR | John Barklow

John Barklow of Sitka discusses the importance of knowing your clothing gear in order to maximize your hunt and keep you in the field longer.

THE SCIENCE BEHIND KUIU CAMO | Kevin Wilkey

Kevin Wilkey of KUIU breaks down the science and technology behind the brand's top-of-the-line hunting camouflage.