If you’re a bowhunter, your success this fall starts right now. In this episode, I break down why the next 4 months, from June through September, are the most important prep window of the year.

Whether you’re brand new to bowhunting or have a few seasons under your belt, this episode will help you make smart moves all summer long.

• The real reason summer matters more than most hunters realize

• What to focus on right now (and what can wait)

• Why gear testing and layering should happen now, not in October

• My summer scouting plan and how I apply the 80/20 rule

• The simple checklist that keeps your season on track

• Lightweight layering advice for hot-weather missions

• Why most hunters screw up their early-season plan — and how to avoid it

“You don’t have to do everything. But if you do the right things now, your chances go way up when October hits.”

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Hosted by Mike Manley, retired Green Beret and lifelong bowhunter, the Everyday Bow Hunter Podcast delivers no-nonsense advice for real-world hunters. No fluff. No sponsor bias. Just practical strategy and gear talk that actually helps you hunt better.

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