Join us this month as we sit down with Mr. Big 10 himself, Ron Niziolek. Ron is the first bowhunter to take all ten of Wyoming's big game species (Elk, Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer, Mountain Lion, Moose, Bighorn Sheep, Bear, Antelope, Bison, and Mountain Goat) fair chase with bow. Mr. 10 as our 10th episode? Coincidence? I think not. 

Today we are joined by Secretary Hannah Ostheimer and Past President Tom Hurley to discuss funding, conservation, and how BOW utulizes membership fees and fundraising revenue to help further conservation efforts in Wyoming!

This month we're joined by the one and only Steve Martin. Steve served as president of Bowhunters of Wyoming for over ten years and currently serves on the North American Pronghorn Foundation's Board of Directors. With over 30 years of active membership in Bowhunters of Wyoming and even more years of traditional bowhunting experience, Steve is truly a wealth information. Join us as we talk about traditional archery, the perils of ballot-driven biology, and the future goals of the North American Pronghorn Foundation!

On this episode we welcome Alex Aguirre to the podcast. Alex is our Area 2 representative as well as the Wyoming Community Partnerships Coordinator for the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. Join us as we talk about shed hunting, conservation, and, of course, bowhunting in the great state of Wyoming!

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In this episode, we delve into the recent controversy surrounding a proposed amendment to the federal budget bill that aimed to sell over 500,000 acres of public land in Utah and Nevada, including areas adjacent to Zion National Park. Introduced by Representatives Mark Amodei (R-NV) and Celeste Maloy (R-UT), the amendment faced swift backlash from conservationists, outdoor enthusiasts, and bipartisan lawmakers who feared it could set a dangerous precedent for future land sales. 

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Just Plain Fun with Levi Kary

In this episode, we’re joined by Levi Kary—host of the Western Territory Podcast, seasoned waterfowl guide, and big game hunter. From hunting stories to unfiltered podcast moments, this one is just plain fun. Good vibes, great laughs, and a whole lot of outdoor passion. 

You can find Levi on Instagram at western_territory_pod and his podcast, Western Territory, anywhere you find your podcasts.

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A Lifetime of Bowhunting with Susan Barret

In this episode, we sit down with Susan Barret, the unofficial matriarch and longtime treasurer of Bowhunters of Wyoming. Susan has been involved with the organization for over 40 years and has watched it evolve from its inception in 1974 to the organization we have today. Susan shares the founding story of BOW, the importance of hunting ethics, and some unforgettable experiences from her African safari. Join us for a conversation rich in history, passion, and a deep respect for the hunt!

Interested in joining? Check us out at Bowhunters of Wyoming - Membership Application 

Today we sit down with past BOW president, Tom Hurley. Besides being just a genuinely good dude, Tom served as past president for Bowhunters of Wyoming and was pivotal in growing our fundraising and resource procurement efforts. We talk about Tom's involvement in BOW, how he got started in bowhunting, and what his all-time most memorable hunt was. 

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The introductory episode of the all-new Bowhunters of Wyoming Podcast covers our organization and the idea behind launching a podcast!

While we definitely released it out of order, we found it important to include as we discuss the motivation behind releasing the podcast and what to expect in upcoming episodes.

On our first ever podcast episode, host Alex Bakken covers the 2025 Bowhunter's of Wyoming Banquet and the 10th Circuit Court's recent ruling on corner-crossing.