Becoming A Bow Hunter

Ian Summers is finally back for round two. After laying down some of the best advice in episode 1 on how to buy the perfect bow Ian is back talking about 1%ers to make you the best bowhunter possible. When you’re doing something as unpredictable as bowhunting it’s important to take control of what you can… And in this episode, Ian helps you to do just that. Podcast topics: - tuning a bow is like skinning a cat Paper tuning? 1% after 1% makes you better when everything else is against youBow strings - what you NEED to look out forFine tuning your shot processIt’s the big dumb idiot holding it… not the bowRelease aids, bandaids or solutions?StabilisersArrow weights - What you ACTUALLY need for hunting And much , much more Find Ian Summers: @iansummersofficial @summersarchery Summersarchery.com.au Find Becoming a Bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast @mattyafter Podcast sponsors: @dogandguncoffee https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/ Use checkout code "BOWHUNTER" for $10 off your next order ✌️

David Luxford has been bowhunting for 34 years and during that time has seen and achieved a lot. Bowhunting has taken him all around Australia and has seen him take ALL species able to be hunted in Aus. He’s a veteran writer and if you’ve got a collection of bowhunting magazines there is a fair chance you’ve read many of his publications before… However he also wrote a book on bowhunting as well as a book on taxidermy. To say he’s knowledgeable is an understatement. Podcast topics: - A late start to bowhunting  Falling in love with the lifestyleThe badges that inspired many years of adventureThe spirit of bowhunting, the arrow and the animalWriting a bowhunting bookTaking on ALL of the Australian speciesThe courage of a bowhunterTaking out the youngWhere do you leave your ego in bowhunting TaxidermyPrepping a shoulder mountAnd much , much more Find David Luxford: David isn’t on social media but his son Michael is. You can keep up to date with their adventures via Michaels page: @Michael.

This week Matty is joined by repeat guest Brad Murphy @thebowhuntingcoach Brad’s been bowhunting for over 20 years now, so it’s safe to say he has a wealth of knowledge… Knowledge that he’s now compiled into a course he’s calling “Building Better Bowhunter” For more information on the course listen to the full episode and head over to Brad’s website www.thebowhuntingcoach.com Podcast topics:   - Hunting in the extreme cold You can never be prepared enough Hunting musk oxBuilding better bowhuntersThe modules Getting to know your bow and how to shoot itUnderstanding what gear is right for YOUIn-person bowhunting courses/meetupsButchering and cooking wild game  And much, much more Find Brad Murphy: @thebowhuntingcoach  www.thebowhuntingcoach.com Find Becoming a Bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast @mattyafter Podcast sponsors: @dogandguncoffee https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/ Use checkout code BOWHUNTER for $10 off your next order ✌️  

This week Matty is joined by the legend of the red deer — Kev Schilf. You may remember him from episode #2 where Kev came in and shared his knowledge on Reds… Well he’s back, only this time we get very specific on the roar. … But more importantly, he shares how YOU can have your best rut to date. Podcast topics:  Understanding the RoarThe migration The first days of roaringThe actual best time to be in the bush Sleeping with the critters What you should listen forHow and when to call What approach should you take on your stalk?Genetics and cull stagsThe Head HindSit back and take it all inSharing in the success  And much, much more. Find Kev Schilf: @kev_schilf Find Becoming a Bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast @mattyafter Podcast sponsors: @dogandguncoffee https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/ Use checkout code BOWHUNTER for $10 off your next order ✌️

This week Matty is joined by the legend from the north Harry Stenton. Harry has been running the operations at True Wild Outfitters for the past 5 years and boy does he have some gold nuggets to share when it comes to the bovine species. Podcast topics:  Harry’s beginnings in hunting and life What’s a Englishmen doing running an outfitters operation in the Northern TerritoryThe beginnings of True Wild OutfittersWhat Expectations should you take on a huntAll the gear with all the fearFinding the big buffWhat dictates a great trophy BuffaloHunting scrub bullsWho’s angrier buff, bulls or Harry Picking up the bow after a life of rifle huntingHarry’s biggest learnings and takeaways from bowhunting  And much, much more. Find Harry Stenton: @harrystenton @truewildoutfitters @foveauxleathercraft Find Becoming a Bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast @mattyafter Podcast sponsors: @dogandguncoffee https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/ Use checkout code BOWHUNTER for $10 off your next order ✌️

This week Matty is joined by Liam Woods. Despite him being young Liam is deadly with a bow and absolutely jam-packed full of knowledge when it comes to critters, equipment and bowhunting in general. Podcast topics:  Born into bowhuntingThe youngest member of the film crew for years on endFilming and editing bowhunting filmsThe 252Kg boarHunting the thickest of the thickThe final Red story from the 2022 Red RoarGoats, goats, and 40” goatsHow to judge the size of a goatD-loop sizing And so much more. Find Liam Woods @liam_bowhunter Find Becoming a Bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast @mattyafter Podcast sponsors: www.bowhunterschallenge.com @dogandguncoffee https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/ Use checkout code BOWHUNTER for $10 off your next order ✌️

This week Matty is joined by Shazda Brown Shazda reached out after the podcast episode we did with Blood Origins after we had asked for some Indigenous Australian Bowhunters to call out and show their love for Bowhunting. Not only is Shazda a bowhunter but a very respectful and traditional follower of his ancestors songlines. Podcast topics: Shade’s intro to bowhuntingSonglines Traditional hunting methods Walk about and rights of passageSmoking ceremonies The Map of Indigenous AustraliaShazda’s tribeThe mental relief Bowhunting providesShazda’s dream for On Country Living becoming a hunting haven for struggling indigenous youth   And much much more  Find Shazda @oncountryliving Find Becoming a Bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast @mattyafter Podcast sponsors: www.bowhunterschallenge.com @dogandguncoffee https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/ Use checkout code BOWHUNTER for $10 off your next order ✌️  

This week Matty is joined by Mr Benny Fensom. Benny is a traditional bowhunter and outdoorsman through and through. This episode is filed with a heap of fascinating stories from benny’s adventures with his family and of course with his bow. Podcast topics: Benny’s beginnings Introducing kids to hunting Hunting packsTraveling QLD and the Cape with the family Hunting and fishing at Strathburn stationUnderstanding how precious life can beWood vs carbon arrows Tuning arrows and what not to doMissed opportunities on BIG reds And much much more  Find Benny:  @benny_fensom Find Becoming a Bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast @mattyafter Podcast sponsors: www.bowhunterschallenge.com @dogandguncoffee https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/ Use checkout code BOWHUNTER for $10 off your next order ✌️  

On this weeks episode Matty is joined by Corey from Dog and Gun Coffee. The guys delve deep into Corey’s extreme life change and transition into not only bowhunting, but also his position at Dog and Gun Coffee. Podcast topics:  Moving interstate for a dream. Job Getting a start on hunting late in lifeMaking god coffee Hunting with others vs hunting by yourselfHunting bootsFast tracking your experience in the bush Kayuga adventures The bowhunters challenge  And much much more. Find Corey: @coreox @dogandguncofee Find Becoming a Bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast @mattyafter Podcast sponsors: www.bowhunterschallenge.com @dogandguncoffee https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/ Use checkout code BOWHUNTER for $10 off your next order ✌️

In this weeks episode Matty is joined by repeat offender Grant Randy Rand, His Brother Cameron Rand and the boys good friend Benny Fensom. On the day of the interview the boys had just returned from quite a successful fox hunt… which lead to a lot of the content for this episode.  Podcast topics: Hunting beginnings Hunting styles Bow darts a game for the family to enjoy  From compound to recurve and beyondFoxy territoryCalling in foxesHunting foxes spot and stalkThe boys hunt  And much more… Find todays Guests:  @grant_randy_rand @kayuga_broadheads @benny_fensom @ cameron_cambo_rand  Find Becoming a Bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast @mattyafter Podcast sponsors: www.bowhunterschallenge.com @dogandguncoffee https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/

This week Matty is joined by Robbie Kroger of Blood Origins.  Robbie and the team over at Blood Origins are fighting hard to promote the truth about hunting… With a strong focus on hunters conservation efforts that have saved many species from going extinct. This podcast is mainly centred around the attack we’re currently facing against bowhunting in South Australia.  There are a few asks of you within this podcast. Each one of them will help bowhunting in Australia… and hunting within the world.  Help us to keep fighting the good fight.  Find Robbie:  @bloodorigins https://bloodorigins.org/ Find Becoming a Bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast @mattyafter Podcast sponsors: www.bowhunterschallenge.com @dogandguncoffee https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/

This week Matty is joined by great friend of the podcast James Doumtsis. James has just returned from and absolutely epic trip to Motana, U.S.A to hunt Elk and Mule deer… And this is the complete unpacking of his hunt. James lays out everything from concept to making the dream a reality… Plus lays out exactly what he did when his plans didn’t workout the way he thought they would. S many great insights built into this absolute ripper of an episode.   Find James Doumtsis:  @jamesdoumtsisoutdoors @twin_elements @spottedsafaris https://www.youtube.com/c/TwinElements   Find Becoming a Bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast @mattyafter Podcast sponsors: www.bowhunterschallenge.com @dogandguncoffee https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/

This week Matty is joined by the legend Matt Williams (@fully_unqualified) Matt has been a keen hunter for most of his life. With a long history of chasing big toothy boars with dogs and a sticking knife. However, in recent years the obsession has turned to chasing pigs with the bow. Podcast topics:  About the huntMatt’s prior hunting adventures Hunting with dogsWhat makes a good pig dog Buying a brand new bow - the process Matt just recently went throughMore on the huntDealing with skittish pigsWhat do you do when they all bunker down?Eating wild boarsThe butchering process  And much more. You can find Matt Williams: @Fully_unqualified Find Becoming a Bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast @mattyafter Podcast sponsors: www.bowhunterschallenge.com @dogandguncoffee Use the code “BOWHUNTER” https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/

Host Matty is joined by Jackson Crick @jackcriick also known as Jack Moon.  Jack has become well known in the Australian bowhunting community for the great work he’s doing in his co-owned store Bowhunting only. The boys have brought to life an inshore experience where all bowhunters are welcome to come and get fitted and firing comfortably before walking away with their bow, ready for their next hunt.  Podcast topics:  Jack’s beginnings into bowhunting Taking up traditional archery (then putting it down multiple times - before picking it up again)What it actually takes to be accurate with a trad bow  Styles of shooting with the trad bow. Hunting mountain boarsAccess and opportunitiesJacks favourite hunt… Hunting reds in the roarFuture endeavours And much more.  Find Jack:  @jackcriick @bowhunitingonly  @atlaswild Find Becoming a Bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast @mattyafter Podcast sponsors: www.bowhunterschallenge.com @dogandguncoffee Use the code “BOWHUNTER” https://www.d

This week Matty is joined by returning guest Mitch Warren. Mitch has enjoyed a life of bowhunting both in Australia and abroad.  Mitch’s love for hunting knows no bounds. A few years back he became a guide @mitchell_cape_york_adventures In this podcast the guys discuss:  Navigating covid as a guide Hunting the Cape in 2022 wetter season. The almighty scrub bull Close encounters Patterning un-pattern-able crittersThe perfect amount of time to boil a pigs jawBoiling skullsLearnings as a guideMitch’s shared knowledge to beginners  And much much more.  Find Mitch Warren: @mitch.warren @mitchell_cape_york_adventures Find Becoming a Bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast @mattyafter Podcast sponsors: www.bowhunterschallenge.com @dogandguncoffee Use the code “BOWHUNTER” https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/

This week Matty is joined by Adam Barter @batsbowhunts After a short back story into who adam is and how he got into bowhunting… Adam quickly talks through a recap of a long awaited stick bow hunt that he recently completed. After a 3 year delay Adam finally had feet on the ground and was chasing the almighty water buffalo. Topics covered in this episode: Adam’s beginnings into the outdoors.The mentoring role adam has taken on for Matty Transition from traditional archery to compound archery and then back again to traditional archeryThe biggest game changers to Adam’s form after investing in a coach Getting to the huntThe hunting campBuffalo patterns, characteristics and mannerisms The hunt What it takes to put a buff downThe scrub bull adventure It wouldn’t be an NT hunting trip without a big toothy boar. Find Adam:  @bartsbowhunts Find Becoming a Bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast @mattyafter Podcast sponsors: www.bowhunterschallenge.com @dogandguncoffee Use the code “BOWHUNT

On this week's episode, Matty gets interviewed on his Friend Isaak Hyde’s Podcast. The gentlemen go toe to toe in somewhat of a debate on differing opinions on whether you should eat meat or not… and if you do why you should hunt it with a bow and arrow. The interview actually takes many twists and turns. Including but not limited to:  Why Matty hunts You can still love animals and hunt them to Meat processingWhy meat is healthier than plant based alternatives Going vegan still kills animal Differing perspectives to show a vegetarian why his may of thinking might be somewhat backwardsHunters saved African wild life And much, much more.  Find Becoming a Bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast @mattyafter Podcast sponsors: www.bowhunterschallenge.com @dogandguncoffee Use the code “BOWHUNTER” https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/

This week Matty is joined by the ever-adventurous Ryan Anderly. Ryan is a South African who found his love for bowhunting in New Zealand and now lives and hunts daily in Far North Queensland Australia.  Given that Ryan is quite worldly he’s spent quite some time hunting many different critters from all over the globe.  In today’s episode, however, we’re merely blessed by some of these great tales.  Some of the topics:  Encounters that were too close for comfortAvoiding mishaps in the wild Trophy Fallow Buck Shooting reds at 1.5m with a bowShould you roar?Hunting the cape Bowhunting abroadUpcoming tripsSpot and stalk or from a blind? And much, much more. Find Becoming a Bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast @mattyafter Podcast sponsors: www.bowhunterschallenge.com @dogandguncoffee Use the code “BOWHUNTER” https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/

This week we bring a very reverting and the first of many in camp hunts.  Joined by the 2 guys who know this property like the back of their hands - Grant “Randy” Rand and Corey Seymondsbergen. The conversation varies in topics and the knowledge flows thick and fast.  Here are some of the topics you’ll hear from the excitement at deer camp:  Corey’s intro to bowhunting Some of the animals he’s hunted over the years.How to get accessHow to maintain access What the heck is a Douglass score? Matty’s mountain boar huntThe best arrow comboRob’s lessons learnt on the huntThe best way to sharpen a pilot cutTypical of bowhunting - a lot of missed opportunities You can find Grant “Randy” Rand @grant_randy_rand @kayuga_broadheads You can find Cory Seymondsbergen: @corey_seymo Find Becoming a Bowhunter: @becomingabowhunter.podcast @mattyafter Podcast sponsors: www.bowhunterschallenge.com @dogandguncoffee Use the code “BOWHUNTER” https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/

Imagine doing a job and getting paid to do what you absolutely love doing? Well, that’s exactly the life Rob and Tracy from The Blonde Nomads have been able to build for themselves.  What started out as a hobby of capturing the moment while out adventuring… Overtime moulded the life that the Morris family now live and enjoys. It hasn’t come without hard work, dedication and gambling the comfort provided by regular full-time work and expectations of a “regular life.”  However Rob, Tracy and the kids now often enjoy family holidaying around Australia.  If you’re in need of a new family holiday destination, some trusted advice on gear for 4WD, camping or caravanning or travelling with a young family… Fair chance The Blonde Nomads have the content created that you need to see. Rob being an adventurer and hunter for the majority of his life, it only makes sense that the bowhunting world drew him in. And although green to the space rob has the persistence and humility needed to do great things in bowhunti