Baxter Bowman Podcast

Wayne is the owner of Archery Only, the Pro Shop in Newark, CA. He has 45+ years of archery related experience. He’s won Retailer of the Year, California Bow Hunter of the Year, and the fourth person to complete the “California Grand Slam” along with many other awards and accomplishments. In this episode he shares … Continue reading "38 | Advice, stories, and lessons from industry legend Wayne Piersol"

In this episode we continue our new series called “Off-season Opportunities” where we cover great ways to train, stay motivated, and have fun in the off-season that will make you a better elk hunter come September. Today we cover the adventure that comes with hunting in New Zealand.

Roger Brown has participated in the Olympic Trials, coaches archery, and shares wisdom from his 20+ years of experience in the sport. In this episode we talk about what shapes and influences elite athletes, the unique challenges of shooting sports, the equipment vs shooter problem, common errors in archers and much more. You can find … Continue reading "36 | Wise words on archery mastery with Roger Brown"

In this episode we continue our new series called “Off-season Opportunities” where we cover great ways to train, stay motivated, and have fun in the off-season that will make you a better elk hunter come September. Today we cover the magic of hunting in Hawaii.

Christian Williams is an archer and bowhunter with over seven years of experience working in the field of Sports Performance/Injury. He is also a Strength and Conditioning Coach, Certified Movement and Corrective Exercise Specialist, and USA Weightlifting Coach. In this episode we talk about conditioning for Archery and best practices to keep you shooting injury … Continue reading "34 | How to get Archery Strong with Christian Williams"

In this episode we kick off a new series called “Off-season Opportunities” where we cover great ways to train, stay motivated, and have fun in the off-season that will make you a better elk hunter come September. Today we cover the unexpected learnings from Chukar hunting.

In this episode the tables are turned and Dan “The Fitness Man” interviews us. We cover the journey of mentorship, our September elk hunting season, and the lessons learned along the way. Hope you enjoy as much as we did!

In this episode we wrap up the Stories from September series with a big one: the top 3-5 lessons we learned from the entire season. Whether you’re brand new (like Josh) or slightly more experienced (like me), this is a can’t miss summary of a full month+ of learnings during elk season. Hope you enjoy … Continue reading "31 | September Stories: Our biggest lessons"

In this episode we go over all the gear we used for the 2020 Elk season and how it performed. We’ll break down the new favorites, the failures, and the pieces of gear that have been consistently impressive year after year. If you’re a great nut, or just want to perfect your setup for next … Continue reading "30 | 2020 Gear Retrospective"

This episode wraps up the story of my elk and the last part of the September season for Josh. If you want to learn about packing out, hunting the late season, and different hunting styles, this episode is for you.