First Generation Bowhunter

Kendall Card of Camofire.com and Blackovis.com joins me today for a look into his early days as a bowhunter. This episode means a lot to me, one because Kendall is one of my biggest hunting mentors and great friends and the amount of knowledge he shares in this episode is just so much to unpack. First Generation Bowhunters will be inspired by what Kendall has to say and how he shares his humble beginnings in this sport. Make sure to share this episode with fellow bowhunters just getting started because Kendall has a very inspiring and comprehensive view of bowhunting that will help overcome fears and break up some myths. This is a very important episode and one that should be a required listening for new hunters. 

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I'm amazed how our mind hangs on to every detail of meaningful events. In bowhunting, it's no different. In this episode, I share the play by play of my first ever bowhunting kill. I share what went well and what didn't go well. I hope you enjoy the story and would be up for sharing your first hunt and harvest on Instagram and tag @adam_buchanan and #firstgenerationbowhunter. 

Follow along the story and hopefully you can gain a tip or two to make your first harvest a good one. Enjoy!

As if it's hard enough to pick a bow, now we gotta pick camouflage?! There are many options and on this episode I touch on a few key things to consider when buying camo. Yes, it's fun to geek out and shop but don't think camo is going to save you from mistakes made in the field. Listen in and let me know on instagram what camo you're using and what questions you have about this topic, I'm at @adam_buchanan and tag #firstgenerationbowhunter. 

Please leave a review on iTunes podcasts, I'd sure appreciate hearing what you like about the show so far. Snap a screenshot of where you're listening and tag me in your IG stories to share with fellow first generation bowhunters. 

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Tune in on this episode to learn a few key tips for processing and packing out an animal. This isn't a fully comprehensive step by step but I share a few things I've learned over the years that have really helped this process. Make sure when you head into the field to kill an animal, you have a clear plan on how you'll process and pack out the animal. It's a really special experience when you bowhunt and process a deer, make sure to take in the experience and enjoy it! 

Follow along with me on Instagram @adam_buchanan and #firstgenerationbowhunter for more stories and photos paired with each episode. 

Welcome to all the new subscribers! If you like what you hear, please drop a review on iTunes, I'm hoping to get 20 reviews in the next week, please help drop a line in and share feedback and refer this podcast to other First Generation Bowhunters. 

Products mentioned on this episode:

Bushnell TRKR flashlight https://amzn.to/3Lfec3i (I said I paid like $20 for this, it's more like $45, my bad y'all)

Havalon knife https://amzn.to/3wJ2qdc

Badlands 2200 hunting pack https://amzn.to/3iC2seK

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Listen in on three things you should try in your training and your next hunt. First, we got a great listener submission from Mark Evans, appreciate his thoughts on finding distance between you and multiple trees/objects to memorize the distances in your area without having to use your rangefinder in the moment of releasing an arrow. Next, try smoking venison and wrapping it in foil on your next hunt. Man it's good and keeps the meat very warm. Third, make sure to have the sun at your back when you're glassing, great way to help with contrast to find animals while you're scouting. 

Tune in for the end for a little teaser and make sure to join me on instagram at @adam_buchanan and #firstgenerationbowhunter. 

Drop me a line at @adam_buchanan on Instagram 

Review First Generation Bowhunter on Apple Podcasts here

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Joining me on the show is Brigg Neilson, an endurance mountain biking athlete who brings really solid knowledge for training and recovery that is very applicable to bowhunting. Brigg has a strong 10 year experience in what he calls a 'hobby' and what I call 'legit master athleticness'. Listen in to help refine how you train and get ready for bowhunting to make sure you're sustaining your energy to be able to pack out that animal off the mountain. Some of his suggestions may surprise you, but with his track record, they are critical to incorporate into your training and daily life. 

Got an addition for this episode? Share with me your training routines on Instagram @adam_buchanan. 

Also, drop in to the Archery Life Facebook group, I dropped a post to have people to describe their first season bowhunting in three words, epic responses! 

Let's talk optics. I've gone through many different systems and approaches to not only what binos and range finder I use but how I use them. In this episode I share what chest packs I've tried and how to practice with your system to determine if it's right for you. In this episode I mention Badlands, Vortex, Hawke, Black Ovis and Bushnell, I do not have relationships with these brands as of the time of this episode nor am I compensated for mentioning their brands. I also mention Garmin, they definitely didn't pay me to share my unedited review of their XERO sight. 

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Early on, I learned the importance of hunting etiquette both on the trail and online. Even with my own family I learned how to be thoughtful of sharing my hunting stories with my kids and wife. In this episode I share a tips on how to share your hunting stories and interact with non-hunters the right way. Let me know if you'd add to this by DMing me on Instagram @adam_buchanan. 

This is a really important topic as we've seen such an influx of hunters in recent years, we need to be strong stewards of bowhunting and hunting in general. 

Thanks for subscribing and listening to First Generation Bowhunter, please submit reviews on iTunes and Spotify, share your feedback and pass it along to other hunters just getting started.  

Ever head out to the field think the deer are just gonna flock to you as you whisper sweet nothings into the air? Yeah, me neither. Can't tell you how many times I've gone out and seen absolutely nothing. But that's good! That's information!

In this episode, learn how to find animals to hunt and how to go after them. Main thing is spend as much time out in the outdoors as possible, learning patterns and sign, and be able to make bigger plans for a hunt. I share my experience with trail cameras, moon phases, time of day, temperature, and other factors to help you be successful. 

Join me on Instagram @adam_buchanan and share your #firstgenerationbowhunter stories and how you're getting ready for upcoming hunts. 

Products I mention in this episode:

Wildlife Innovations Trail cam: https://amzn.to/3KUzyTt

I do mention a Simmons camera, I can't find it, it wasn't amazing anyway so check out the Wildlife above. 

How much weight should you be pulling on your bow? The maximum amount or the minimum? You've got to find what is right for you and in this episode I share a few ways to increase your poundage but also share that it's not just about maxing out your bow, you've got to do what's right for your setup. Listen in and let me know what you're currently pulling and what you'd like to increase that to. 

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