Becoming A Bow Hunter

In this full-send episode of Becoming a Bowhunter, Matty returns from one of the most action-packed fallow rut seasons yet—and he's brought a truckload of stories with him. From adrenaline-pumping close calls and wild stalks to busted bows and unexpected dog encounters, this one captures all the highs, lows, and bush-beaten realities of bowhunting in peak 2025 rut. You’ll hear from a solid crew of legends as they break down their hunts, share hard-earned lessons, and relive the moments that made this rut unforgettable. We dive into: - Bedded buck stalks, spike chaos, and a textbook 30-yard shot while shaking like a leaf - Sprinting into a gully to arrow a big wild dog mid-howl—plus what happened when the pigs showed up - Blown stalks, lucky arteries, and what happens when your bow gets knocked mid-hunt - Arrow deflections, gear tune-ups, and the moment you realize a missed shot was never the deer’s fault - Campfire banter, rums with jet fuel, and how the right crew makes every rut one for the books -