First Generation Bowhunter

It's the last day of the season, what do you do? For me, I had to buckle down and be where the deer were and fill the freezer. Tune in on episode 44, I break down my last chance to kill a deer with my bow and make it happen. 

In Gear I Trust:

Outdoor Edge Knife Set

Nite Ize Twist Gear Ties

Badlands MRK6 Backpack

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Sidney Smith joins me on First Generation Bowhunter in episode 43 and shares his passion for hunting and bowhunting. He shares how he learned early on and what advice he shares with new bowhunters. I really appreciate how positive Sidney is, he brings forth so much goodness in his day to day life as well as the great work he does for DO UTAH an incredible organization dedicated to get Disabled Outdoorsmen out hunting and experiencing the outdoors.  Sidney also shares his experience with the Garmin Xero rangefinding sight. While this is a spendy piece of gear, it sounds like Garmin has done a nice job refining it over the years, maybe enough to get me back to using one. Maybe?  

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Mark from Exo Mtn Packs joins the First Generation Bowhunter podcast and he shares a lot of great mindsets to have for new bowhunters.   - It's easier to stay in shape, than get in shape - Embrace your Process - We pack our fears - Becoming a bowhunter is more important than just killing an animal  Great stuff to tune into. It definitely get me fired up and helped me question my process and what I can fine tune.   

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You've spotted deer, now it's time to make a move. Or is it? Tune into episode 41 of First Generation Bowhunter with Adam Buchanan and learn a few tips on stalking and closing the distance when bowhunting whitetail deer. 

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In Gear I Trust

Badlands 2200 Hunting Pack

Kiwi Waterproofing Spray

First Lite Traverse Gaiters

What do Earth, Wind, and Birds have in common? They can help you find deer and close the distance for a shot with your bow. And I love a good 90's reference. Tune into episode 40 to refine your skills on entering the field, hunting the wind, and how birds can help notify you of where deer are. 

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*churp churp churp* ahh the sounds of turkeys roaming through the area. Nothing quite like that sound and nothing more fun than shooting a turkey with a bow. Tune into First Generation Bowhunter episode 39 to learn about how to hunt turkey with a bow. This is great because you can hunt turkey in between big game hunts and get you more time out in the field. 

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In Gear I Trust

Turkey Box Call Primos 

Primos Turkey Mouth Call

Handwarmers

You'll find this as the highest discussed question on any facebook archery group. In this episode, I share what to prepare and consider after taking a shot on an animal with a bow. The key here is to make sure you are highly aware of your surroundings and pay attention to key clues to help you recover your animal. 

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In Gear I Trust:

Bushnell TRKR flashlight

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I had no idea I could speak deer. So many times I have gotten close and bumped animals, happens to me all the time. With the wind in my favor and keeping my profile low, I got in close and what I thought would've bumped this deer turned into a 15 minute back and forth I'll never forget. Tune in to episode 37 and gain a few new skills for your next hunt. 

In Gear I Trust

First Lite Gaiters

Coast Pen Flashlight

Vortex Rangefinder

Dead Down Wind Detector

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Processing your own wild game can be daunting but I really think you should try it at least once. After many seasons of processing, I've grown an appreciation for butchers and have sharpened my skills in the art myself. In this episode I share how to process your own deer and wild game, what gear you should acquire, and tips to make it a positive experience all around. 

In gear I trust:

Havalon knife

FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer

Generic vacuum sealer bags

Meat Grinder This is like my Cabela's one, but just by Cuisinart

Jerky Gun same maker as my Cabela's gun, get the BIG one!

Meat Dehydrator Circle or square, it's really just personal preference, this works great though

Black Ovis Game bags Lightweight and has reflective material for safety, kinda cool!

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Within minutes, the hunt changed. My son joined me in the backcountry in the high elevation in Utah as I tried to arrow an elk. After unsuccessful stalks, a buck came in out of no where and my son's tag in his pocket was quickly punched. 

As a solo hunter, I was so glad my son joined me on this hunt and I may have turned a leaf of no longer hunting alone. For pics of this hunt, check out my Instagram. Shout out to listener Craig who dropped a supportive note on my DM's. 

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