This week is another solo episode in which Matty does his best to bring you a beginners' guide to bowhunting.

Inside this episode, Matty takes you through the A-Z of everything you’ll need to know to get started in bowhunting in 2024 and beyond.

Think of this episode as an open letter to anyone looking to get into bowhunting, new to bowhunting, or even someone still looking for their first success with the bow. 

Episode topics: 

• Buying a bow
• Accessories 
• Arrow weights and spines
• Broadheads
• Perfect practice - develop a repeatable process
• Gain access (paid, public or private)
• How to approach a new hunting block on your first visit
• The stalk
• Animal behaviour 
• Field dressing - different approaches
• Meat care
• Meat processing. 

Relevant Episodes:

#1 - Buying the perfect bow with Ian Summers 

#133 - Using Wilderness First-Aid To Save Your Life with Christie Pisani

#115 - Gaining Hunting Access w/ Matty Turner

#98 - Liam’s Rut Recap and Perfect Shot Placement with Liam Woods

#43 - Meat Safety When Hunting with Bevan Blacklock 

#97 - Cooking Wild Meat with Ross O'Meara

Videos Worth Watching: 

Home-made target:  https://youtu.be/uvy2-lWB9sI?si=GI9kcmhB0HGV1cnA

Shot placement for Australian Bowhunters with Liam Woods: https://youtu.be/nKSvR4_2RSU?si=2lmnTlHwTbeeh91o

Find Becoming a Bowhunter:

Instagram: @becomingabowhunter.podcast

Hosted by: @mattyafter

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