The Twin Elements Podcast

“Bowhunting Bulgaria” - with Ayden & James Doumtsis

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Episode 8 | Released: 24th February 2025

Welcome back to the Twin Elements Podcast.

In this episode we wind back the clock to 2019 and revisit a bowhunting adventure in the Northern Hemisphere.

Its October and we travel to Sofia in Bulgaria, Europe and venture out on highways, small roads and eventual tracks to arrive at our hunting lodge.

Ayden takes the opportunity to ask James some questions from his travels, give us an insight into the hunting culture and the spectacle that is “Bowhunting Bulgaria”.

With some of the worlds best fallow deer hunting opportunities this podcast is sure to excite.

We continue the FAQ or frequently asked questions with some specific questions around hunting internationally

Topics Discussed:

  • Organising an International Hunt
  • Travel Tips
  • Bulgarian Hunting Culture
  • A Missed Opportunity
  • Leks
  • A Broken Palmed Buck
  • Challenges
  • Lessons
  • Trophy Assessment

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    Watch our YouTube film “Bowhunting Bulgaria” here:

     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUA0FoVP9PQ&t=3s 

     

    Want to do a hunt like this?

    Please get in touch with Ben Salleras of Silent Pursuits, he will take it from there.

    Outfitter Details: Silent Pursuits

    • Website: https://www.silentpursuits.com/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bensalleras/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silentpursuits/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silentpursuits/
    • Email: [email protected]

      • Other News:

       

       

      • As you’re listening to this, Part 3 of our fallow rut film series  “fallow Frenzy” drops this coming Wednesday the 26th February evening at 6pm AEST.
      • If you haven’t, go back and listen to Episode 7 - “Fallow Frenzy”of  the Twin Elements Podcast and catch our film guide and breakdown of this series where we give you an in-depth discussion about the background of the hunt, some #BTS moments and an insight into filming hunts and hunting with Nick Morton.
      • On March 1st Flowstate Outdoors are hosting an expo with many vendors in the hunting, fishing and outdoor scene. Taking place at Wodonga racecourse & exhibition centre in Victoria, come down spend the day and support the industry. If you want to get in on the action, there are early bird tickets available now on the flow state website. These tickets get you in the door, as well as in the draw to win tonnes of great prizes. Including an epic hunt in 2026 with us at spotted safaris. Thats correct. You can win a guided chital deer hunt valued at over $6,000 simply by purchasing an early bird ticket. We will also be attending the VIP Wild dining experience hosted by YETI. The event takes place from 5-7pm and with 100 tickets available will provide a immersive and indulgent experience eating the food of some incredible guest chefs.

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