Gritty Podcast

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we hear part one of Aron's first elk hunt with the recurve bow. The highs and lows and the funny stuff in between. Aron talks about the difficulty of switching from a Compound to a Traditional bow and the one that got away.

Zoom H6 On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we hear part one of Aron's first elk hunt with the recurve bow. The highs and lows and the funny stuff in between. Aron and Brian talk about their camera gear, podcasting gear and more.

Featured on this podcast:

Sony

Canon 5D Mark iii

Canon 17-40mm Series Lens f/4L

Sony RX100 3rd generation

Fish Eye Lens

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8

Canon 1-400mm

with Doubler

Sony a7sii

Sigma 18-35mm

Podcast Equipment

Zoom H6

Shure Headset Boom Mic

Gitzo Tripod

Striped Classic

Kifaru Slick Bags

First Lite Clothing

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we hear part one of Aron's first elk hunt with the recurve bow. The highs and lows and the funny stuff in between.

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we hang out with Matt Davis and Casey Harbertson of MTN OPS at the Total Archery Challenge in Big Sky Montana. Matt has been shooting a recurve bow for a few years now and he's doing his best to convert everyone he meets to #Tradlife. BONUS FOOTAGE: Casey, Matt & Brian have a little shooting practiceat the end of this podcast.

EPISODE 161: What's In Aron's Pack? Reckoning Please DO NOT call the Kifaru Office asking about this pack until approx. Sept. 26 when Aron gets back from hunting. Thanks!

Featured on this episode:

Bow Setup

Hoyt Buffalo Carbon Core Quatro Limbs

Black Eagle Vintage Arrows 350 spine

Cutthroat Broadheads 250 grains

Selway Quiver 6 arrow

Clothing

First Lite Gaiters

Socks - Fits or Firstlite

Pants - First Lite Corrugate Guide, Kanab 2.0

Shirts - Rokslide World's Okayest Hunter, First Lite Aerowool Half Zip long sleeve top,

Jackets - First Lite North Branch Soft Shell

Assess the area and time of year you're going. 1 extra set of socks, 1 extra set of underwear, try to wear base layer upper merino wool. 1 pair of pants I wear in. Fleece layer over that and a puffy jacket and a rain jacket over that. Good quality synthetic or merino clothing.

Kifaru Backpack *Not released yet*

"The Reckoning" Ranger Green Color

Phelps Game Calls Bugle Tube

Head's Up Decoy "Bertha"

14mm 2.8 lens Canon wide angle

Ape Case

Silica Packets to help with moisture

Canon 5D mark iii

Alaska Guide Creations Binoculars Harness

Lens Pen, Petzl elite headlamp, Havalon knife, Exotac Matchcap, extra blades, tags & ribbon, Windicator, 10x42 Razor HD Vortex Optics, Autolock buckles, FHF range finder case, Vortex Range Finder

Kifaru Ultralite Pullout: Tyvek Cloth, pillow & Sleeping pad, *previously packed in Kifaru Tut & Poles, Thermarest Neo Air Xlite

Kifaru Pull out: Backup camera gear, lens wipes, hurricane blower, SD cards in waterproof case.

Backup broadhead case,

Large Kifaru Pull out: First Lite ultralite puffy jacket, dirt biscuits, First Lite Halstead fleece, ultralight rain jacket, rain pants and a baselayer.

Kifaru Pull out: Stove, Spoon, Evernew stove, Soto windmaster stove, Sea to Summit Waterproof bags for camera gear,

Kifaru Pull out Extra small: Toothbrush, toothpaste, contact lens solution & case.

Kifaru Slick Bag Regular Wide

Gitzo tripod traveler, Outdoorsman micro pan head,

Kifaru Nalgene Bottle, Human Gear CapCap lid, Phelps Game Calls Ezestrus, *Top Secret Jason Phelps Game Calls*,

Firstlite Neck Gaiter & Beanie Hat & Gloves

Hydrapak water bladder, Platypus,

Kifaru Pack "The Woodsman"

Squeeze Call, Sony RX100 Point & Shoot,

Kill Kit, TAG bags Pristine Ventures, Food, wetwipes, TP,

"Possibles Pouch":

Archery Kit: bowstringer, wax, judo tips, glue, backup string, stringer,

FIRST AID: Migraine pills, bandaids, kit for patching, tenacious tape by Gear Aid, chopstick, elk in heat, Garmin 401, compass, Black Diamond headlamp, Hardy face paint at Rocky Mountain Specialty Gear,

Battery Pack: Dark Energy #destructiontested

Steripen Classic, fire starter kit, compression gauze, MTN OPS Enduro,

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we talk about the perception of Hunters on Social Media and the Bowmar / Under Armour debacle.

Was Under Armour wrong? Do hunters have a responsibility to present hunting in a way that satisfies the wider public? Sometimes we hunters naively wield the "hunting is legal" shield and turn our backs on the non-hunting public. The problem is, when the non-hunting public sees a hunt they perceive as heinous and cruel, the public simply votes to make th activity illegal. And then… "legal" is gone. "Legal" does not protect hunting. Perception matters. #WhyYouHuntMatters #percievedShallowMotivesArentGoodEnough #PerceptionIsReality Aron Snyder and I discuss these issues in today's podcast.

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we talk to our friends, Sarah and Josh Bowmar of Bowmarfitness. As many of you know, josh killed a bear with a spear in May. He made a video of his hunt and the video caused a public outcry. It is legal to hunt bears in Alberta Canada with a spear. Due to the public outcry, the Alberta government launched a formal investigation into the Bowmars and their spear-hunt and determined that this hunt was completely legal and the investigation has been closed. Sarah Bowmar was partnered with Under Armour at the time of the hunt. Under Armour dropped Sarah in the wake of the media backlash and issued a formal PR statement that they do not condone spear hunting and that Josh was reckless. In this podcast we talk to Josh about the spear hunt. We learn about his motives and qualifications for spear hunting. We get his take on the Under Armour deal.

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we hang out with Crossfit legend, Chris Spealler. Legend might seem like a strong word to some but to me and many others, Chris Spealler is the epitome of the word legend. The dictionary says a legend is (quote) "a famous or important person who is known for doing something extremely well." And by this definition; Chris Spealler is, by all accounts, a legend. Spealler is a former college wrestler from a family of standout athletes, Chris Spealler quickly became one of CrossFit's leading ambassadors, impressing and inspiring newcomers to the sport with his underdog spirit, unequaled work ethic, and warm personality. A competitor at the very first CrossFit Games in 2007. He was the only performer from the '07 Games who was also in the 2014 games. Spealler continues to train and coach at CrossFit Park City in Utah, where he lives with his wife Sarah and their children Roark and Myla and where we recorded this podcast. I'm a huge fan of Chris Spealler for a hundred reasons. Not least of which is his commitment to his family. And so it was only natural to include all of them on this podcast. Spealler's wife Sarah shares how they met and began dating, which is a wild story. Chris shares his fitness knowledge. And we talk about mental toughness; something Spealler knows and understands all too well. Hunting is altogether new to Chris. So I ask the Gritty Bowmen community to welcome the Spealler family into the hunting life. Chris has just started his own podcast called Icon Athlete Podcast. If you want to learn more about fitness or just like Chris Spealler, do me a favor, and go and subscribe to his podcast. I especially enjoyed his recent podcast with Matt Chan, a fellow Crossfit Games Athlete, who IS, in fact, also a bowhunter. Check it out!

Featured on this podcast:

iconathlete.com

http://iconathlete.com/the-vault/

https://www.instagram.com/cspealler/

https://www.facebook.com/ChrisSpealler

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/icon-athlete-podcast/id1126149472?mt=2

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we hang out with the one and only, Zac Griffith of Summit Productions. About two years ago I was scoping-out archery elk hunting films on Vimeo and I came across ZAC's channel and a film called "Golden Brown." I hit the play button. I loved it. First of all, late-season archery elk hunts are very uncommon; I saw this dude bowhunting elk in a freakin' blizzard--the contrast was beautiful; the elk "popped" against the snow like so much "Brown Gold." And Zac's edit of the film was all his own--completely unique; in true Zac Griffith style. Zac marches to the beat of his own drum. And I respect this. Because Zac doesn't produce content to please a broad audience. Zac creates content that speaks to him. His movie style is all his own, like his flat-brim hats and rap music; which seem to drive some country folk crazy. For my part, I like Zac Griffith. I like his raw and real, what-you-see-is-what-you-get personality. Zac doesn't pretend to be anything but who he is. And I like his artistry. It's different. And although not all of it resonates with me, I like how Zac bridges the gap between his world and where he grew up to that of the more traditional hunting community--making those inner-city dudes feel welcome in the mountains, with bow in hand, with the rest of us, connecting with nature.

Featured on this podcast:

http://zacgriffith.com

https://www.instagram.com/zacgriffith_com/

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/zac.griffith.7

Zac Griffith Wyoming Archery Mule Deer

https://youtu.be/fRAKezVrVuQ

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we visit with friend Scott Carr at Brent Hahn's home in Salem Oregon at after Joel Turner's Iron Mind Hunting shooting clinic. I first met Scott at the Train To Hunt event in Enumclaw Washington. My first impression of Scott, watching him shoot and run the Train To Hunt course, is that he's an animal--a fierce competitor who gives everything he's got. The man has heart, determination, and an iron will. Scott didn't used to be the fit guy he is today. In fact, before Train To Hunt, Scott was your typical 9 to 5, overweight, company man. But Scott made decision to change all that. And this weekend he took 3rd-place in the 2016 Train To Hunt Nationals Event, Master's Division. There are a lot of things that impress me about Scott Carr--but one thing that stands out to me is how he makes a decision to get better and then finds a way to do it. On this podcast, Scott tells his inspiring story. We get a peak into his mind and we learn a little about how he thinks and what drives him. Scott is one of the nicest guys I've ever met who also wants to crush you in a competition. I think that's one of the reasons I like him so much. He's a competitor, and fierce one. Meet Scott Carr.

Featured on this podcast:

Enumclaw, WA - TTH video short http://www.grittybowmen.com/gritty-bits/

https://www.facebook.com/scott.carr.3532

https://www.instagram.com/scarrhunts/

Joel Turner ironmindhunting.com

http://traintohunt.com

https://www.facebook.com/traintohunt/