Part 1 of my conversation with Justin Ertel and Tommy Whitman from Mad Goat Custom Bowstrings is packed with archery talk, hunting stories, and plenty of laughs.

We recorded this episode inside the “Goat Lab” and covered a wide range of topics, including:

The rise and decline of local 3D archery shoots

Why competitive archery makes you a better bowhunter

The true cost of building a 40-target 3D range

The growing popularity of TAC vs. ASA tournaments

How bow manufacturers and sponsors are changing

Why expensive gear won’t make you a better shooter

Public land hunting stories from Missouri, Kansas, and beyond

The realities of modern hunting access and leasing

Turkey hunting, Kansas whitetails, and much more

Justin and Tommy bring decades of experience in competitive archery and bowhunting, and this episode is full of honest insights about what it really takes to become a better archer.

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