AMS Bowfishing Buzz Podcast

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In this episode, we talk with Joe Nichols from Kentucky. Joe tells us stories from the early 2000's when they first started to see Bigheads in the Ohio River and how they learned how to hunt them down compared to their normal style of bowfishing. 

We also cover:

• Bighead History
• Is it Thumbs up or Nubs Up? 
• Who won the AMS March Madness Pool
• BAA Record

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In episode 77, we talk with Scott Henslee, Owner of Bowfishing Extreme to discuss how Bowfishing Extreme has grown to become the industry giant it is now.

 We also cover: 

 • The most important aspects of owning a business

 • March Madness or May Mayhem? 

 • List of new BAA records

 • Scott’s love of the bowfishing community
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In episode 76, we do a deep dive into the butterfly success that took place out in Idaho. We talk about the conditions, what the fish were doing, and the heartbreak that bowfishing offers. 

 We also cover: 

• The overwhelming feeling of bowfishing relief

• Mathew’s decorated 17-year career at AMS

• The bow/reel/arrow setup we used on these butterflies

• Next week’s highly anticipated guest

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We are on location in the beautiful State of Idaho chasing a bucket list fish, the Butterfly Carp.  We are joined on this trip with Jana Waller, host of Skull Bound Chronicles, and go over how night one went.  

We also cover: 

• Cindy and Jeff Braun induction into the Bowfishing Association of America Hall of Fame
• Mathew's and Jana's craziest bowfishing adventures
• How Jana has built Skull Bound Chronicles into what it is today
• Does barometric pressure affect fish?

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Episode 74 consists of a detailed recap of what it took to keep our bowfishing rights upheld down in the state of Oklahoma. Pete and the rest of the governing body of the BAA represented the community and were successful in keeping harsh bowfishing limits at bay.  

 We also cover: 

 • Rest in peace to our Bowfishing Brothers

 • Accidentally passing up state record fish

 • 2024 tournament pre-registration dates

 • How to properly represent the bowfishing community
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Episode 73 consists of a deep dive into the mythical, beautiful, and ultra rare butterfly carp with Grinz and Finz Guide Service owners, Travis and Jenni Oviatt. Travis and Jenni have amazing success out in Idaho getting their clients on these once in a lifetime butterfly carp. 

 We also cover: 

 • Our 2024 ATA Show in St. Louis

• Oklahoma Limits and Regulations

• Recent BAA Records

• How to book your trip with Grinz and Finz

PLUS!

Matt and Derrick are doing WHAT in -30 degree weather!?

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2024 New Products, Holiday Discounts, and Podcast Payoff – Jase Greer (Ep. 72)

In episode 72 we discuss all the new products that MegaMouth and AMS are bringing to the table for 2024. We dive into specifics on our new AMS Ringo Bow, Retriever Sport, Retriever Sport Combo, and the revolutionary MegaMouth Quad-Lock point. After that, we reach out to newly addicted bowfisher and Lindley Creek Band member, Jase Greer, to discuss how listening to bowfishing podcasts has greatly improved his success on the water. 

We also cover:

• How to prepare yourself for this upcoming season
• How Jase was exposed to the sport of bowfishing
• Limited time holiday sales for MegaMouth and AMS

PLUS!

      A crocodile named “Derrick”? 🤔 

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2023 Bass Pro US Open and Cajun 8 Champion, Owner of On-Track K-9 Big Game Recovery, and fresh off his purchase of a bowfishing retail store, Lance Brantley finds some time to join us on the Bowfishing Buzz. We discuss everything that Lance has going on in his life right now, as well as dive into what has driven him to become the outdoor businessman that he is today. 
 
 We also cover:

• How grueling scouting for big tournaments can be
• What led Lance to make his most recent business purchase
• How Lance's tracking dog journey began
• Matt's spectacular archery season

                            PLUS!
 Who is going to lose our fantasy football bet and have to go bowfishing in a dress!? 🤔 

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How much money is spent on keeping Silver Carp out of the Great Lakes? You will be shocked plus newly appointed Bowfishing Association of America President Christina Hayden joins us. 
Its October so get out there and enjoy the outdoors. Its a beautiful time of the year to be on the water or in the woods. It'll put a smile on your face. 

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Dedicated tournament shooter, Jody Bigalke, makes his second appearance on the Bowfishing Buzz podcast this week. We sit down and chat about how the techniques and strategies of shooting tournaments has changed over the last decade.  
 
  We also discuss:

• Jody’s bowfishing boat journey

• Tips on how to have a successful fall bowfishing outing 

• 2024 BAA President nominations

• Recap of our Mississippi river trip

PLUS!

• What are the odds that Schmidty licks a lamprey? (“Why does it taste so SPICY!?”) 🤔