On this episode I sit down with the  Ranch Fairy himself, Troy Fowler. For those that know of Troy, they know he has a big personality, a goofy laugh, and takes arrow dynamics pretty seriously. Kidding aside, Troy has been a lifelong student of arrow flight and bowhunting, to include over a decade hunting with traditional kit. We discuss arrow tuning, setups, go on a few tangents about fishing, and segway into the teachings of Dr. Ed Ashby, who has been a mentor of Troy’s for many years. Listen up, this is a fun discussion. 

Find Troy at:

Instagram: @ranchfairy

Youtube: @ranchfairy

Ranch Fairy Lethality Center: https://siriusoutdoorgroup.com/sirius-archery/rf/

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I am excited to bring to you our first volume in the Icons of Traditional Bowhunting series with Mr. Gene Hopkins. Gene has been hunting with the bow & arrow for over 50 years, having hunted from Alaska to Sonora, and from Maryland to Oregon as well as 3 Canadian provinces. Gene has a passion for the preservation of our bowhunting heritage. Bowhunting is the king of sports, and it is through our efforts that it will prosper. Gene also believes strongly in keeping the spirit of our bowhunting pioneers alive, as well as celebrating their accomplishments in creating the bow & arrow seasons that we enjoy today. Without their efforts we would not have what many take for granted today. Gene is Senior Member of the Pope & Young Club, and Historian for both the Compton Traditional Bowhunters as well as the Archery Hall of Fame & Museum.

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Instagram:@genehopkins3448

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thearcherycollector/

Archery Hall of Fame and Museum

Compton Traditional Bowhunters

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Deacon Andrews is the founder of Sisu Strong Performance Lab in Park City, Utah. A strength and conditioning coach, Deacon has spent the last 18 years building durable athletes. His clients have included Olympians, Xgames medalists, adaptive athletes, SWAT team members, Special Operations soldiers and backcountry outdoor guides and hunters. His passion for being ready for anything, anywhere, anytime has molded his training approach of The Generalist Program for durability in the mountains.

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Instagram:@strengthinthesemountains

Youtube: @strengthinthesemountains

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Weylin Olive is a professional bowyer and owner of Swiftwood Bows. He’s been making self bows for over 15 years. He began his bow making journey in Oregon, building his first bow with John Strunk. What started as a hobby became an obsession and then turned into a livelihood. In addition to building and selling bows he also teaches regular bow building classes in his shop in Lexington NC. He strives to create a well designed and perfectly tillered bow while also continuing to bring the details and finish work to a higher level.

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www.swiftwoodbows.com

Youtube: Swiftwoodbows

Instagram: @swiftwoodbows 

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Bowyer Podcast host, Matthew Morris, sits down with Dan Santana for Volume 03 in their “Bowyer in the Making” series. The fellas do a little bit of holiday catching up then dive into the tillering process. While framing the bow can be aggressive and gritty, the tillering process is slow, controlled, and requires finesse. Listen up for some solid advice that may save you a heartbreak in the future. 

Dan Santana’s tillering videos: Tillering, Explained | Fundamentals of Bow Making

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www.dansantanabows.com 

YouTube.com/DanSantanaBows

https://www.reddit.com/r/Bowyer/

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Happy New Year Bowyer Family! I am happy to open 2025 by hosting long-time bowyer, survivalist, and outdoorsman Clay Hayes. Clay grew up in the panhandle of Florida where he spent much of his days exploring the native flora and fauna. Clay has been building bows for over two decades, and has published what is likely the largest archive of bowyer tutorials on his youtube channel. Clay and his family divide their time between their homestead in Idaho, and the swamps of Florida where they spend their time in the out of doors. 

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@clayhayeshunter

Instagram: @clayhayeshunter 

Website: https://www.twistedstave.com/

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On this week’s episode I chat with Czech bowyer , and pal of mine Mr. Zdnek - the Varangian Bowyer. Zdnek is a talented young bowyer, artist, and new father. He brings unique perspectives derived from his geographic location and cultural background that we do not typically get to hear about in the bowyer community. Sit back, listen, and enjoy. 

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Varangian Bowyer

www.varangianbowyer.wordpress.com

Instagram: @varangianbowyer

Youtube: @varangianbowyer     

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On this week’s episode I sit down with seven other traditional bowhunters as we discuss a hunt recap aboard Homer Ocean Charters’ Valiant Maid fishing vessel. The fine folks from Compton Traditional Bowhunters put together this adventure hunt,which was composed of an eclectic group of hunters with different experience and skill levels, age classes, and perspectives. We chased the evasive Sitka blacktail deer up and down those steep Kodiak mountains, endured high winds and rain, thick vegetation; but also had a few sunny days, full bellies, and lots of fellowship. 

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Compton Traditional Bowhunters

Instagram: @comptontraditional        

Website: www.comptontraditionalbowhunters.com

Homer Ocean Charters

Website: www.homerocean.com

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In this episode I sit down with Trent Wengerd, of Wengerd Archery. As crazy as it sounds, Trent started making bows at the young age of 12 years old! While his first models may not have been anything to write home about (Trent’s words), who else can say they started this craft at such a young age? Nowadays, the bows that come from Wengerd are arguably some of the best in the business. In addition, Trent is a talented craftsman and wood worker, family man, and spends much of his time hunting big game in the Rocky Mountains of the American West. While the intent was to dive deeply into the inner workings of Wengerd Archery, we spent much of our time chatting about hunting and hearing about an epic mountain goat hunt that Trent had with his son. 

I’m also joined by fellow bowyer and pal Peyton Owens, who filled the role of co-host on the episode. I look forward to having Trent on the show again in the coming months and diving deeper into the amazing bows that come from the Wengerd Archery shop. 

Wengard Archery: www.wengerdarchery.com 

Instagram: @wengerdbowyer 

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This episode dives deep into the world of traditional bow making as our host interviews Per Frieden, a Swedish bowyer and outdoorsman. Per shares his journey into crafting self-bows, starting from humble beginnings to creating functional works of art. From managing forestry in Sweden to teaching bow making classes, Per’s passion for craftsmanship shines through. The conversation covers everything from the challenges of working with hand tools and splicing billets to experimenting with fish skin bow backings. It’s a blend of inspiration, humor, and actionable insights for anyone curious about this ancient craft.

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