Launch One w/ Mason Springer

In this Buck Breakdown, I sit down with Casey VanDerGraaf from Prime Archery to break down the full story of his Iowa public-land buck. Casey walks through how he located this deer on overlooked ground, three years of history, and what finally made the pattern click. We get into access strategy, saddle/stand hybrid setups, thermals, October scrape behavior, hunting low, and why he relies less on trail cameras and more on the sign. Casey also compares Michigan to Iowa terrain and shares how hill-country winds, bedding, and pressure change the way mature bucks move. If you’re looking for real whitetail strategy, public-land tactics, or a step-by-step breakdown of a mature buck kill, this episode lays out everything that made this hunt come together.

In this episode of Launch One, I sit down with Casey Vandergraaf from Prime Archery to break down the full 2026 Prime Divide lineup. We cover Prime’s AST carbon–aluminum hybrid riser, the Divide’s axle-to-axle and brace height options, center-grip balance, draw-length-specific mods, and the Nano Grip built to stay warm in any hunting conditions. Casey explains how the Divide series is engineered in-house at G5 Outdoors in Michigan, why the riser is stronger and more consistent than traditional carbon designs, and who this bow is built for. If you’re researching the 2026 Prime Divide, carbon–aluminum hybrid bows, or looking for a detailed hunting bow breakdown, this episode gives you the full tech story from Prime’s creative director himself.

In this episode of Launch One, I sit down with Daniel Parker from Mathews for a full ~20 minute buck breakdown on his Wisconsin giant, “Tangle.” Daniel walks through three years of history with this deer, how he patterned him in bluff country, and the way wind, thermals, and terrain controlled every move he made. We get into early-season strategy, Red Moon timing, calling decisions, and the moment Tangle finally gave him a shot at the last minute of legal light. If you want a detailed look at real whitetail behavior, confidence-based decision making, and why patience pays off, this one lays it all out.

On this episode of Launch One, I sit down with Daniel Parker from Mathews for a fast, clean breakdown of the brand-new Mathews ARC lineup. We run through everything shooters need to know about the ARC 30 and ARC 34 — from draw-length range, SWX2 cams, new limb angles, and riser updates to the integrated mounts, stabilizer system, and that Kodiak Brown finish everybody’s talking about. Daniel explains why this bow is more efficient, quieter, and faster in real-world setups, and how the engineering team pulled off the changes behind the scenes. If you want a simple, no-fluff walkthrough of Mathews’ 2026 flagship bows, this is it.

This week on Launch One, I sit down with Ethan Featheroff from Feathernet Outdoors. Ethan’s a die-hard early-season hunter, drone tracker, and educator who’s seen more deer behavior firsthand than just about anyone. We talk rut patterns, scent control, thermal strategy, and how overthinking the wind might be costing hunters more than they realize. If you’re trying to decide when to take your days off work or how to make the most of mid-rut movement, this episode’s packed with real info from a guy who lives it every day.

In this episode of Launch One, I’m joined at deer camp in Ohio by Travis Johnson — 2x truck winner at Total Archery Challenge, target shooter, and bowhunter. We get into what it takes to shoot under pressure, including his time on the big stage at Lancaster. Travis breaks down building confidence in the offseason, arrow tuning, long-range reps, and how shooting competitions translates into the whitetail woods. We talk Michigan vs. Ohio deer, chasing muleys out west, and the drive it takes to get better every year. A late-night camp conversation with a guy who’s put in the work both on the mountain and on the line.

In this episode of Launch One, I sit down with Nick Ventura — host of Art of Wild and one of the most genuine guys in outdoor media. We talk about the evolution of outdoor TV, filming hunts, and how he’s finding balance between storytelling, family, and time in the woods. Nick shares the story of his four-year-old’s first deer, his upcoming elk hunt, and what goes into building a life around hunting and filmmaking. This one’s for anyone chasing good stories, good shots, and a better way to live the lifestyle they love.

In this episode of Launch One, I sit down with Cody Griffin — the man behind Beards, Bows, and Barbells. Cody shares how fitness, archery, and hunting shaped his lifestyle, from long days in the gym to time on the range and in the woods. We talk about balancing competition with real-world hunting, how strength training translates to the field, and what keeps him motivated year-round. Whether you’re into bowhunting, archery, or just chasing self-improvement, this one’s packed with solid insight and genuine conversation.

In this episode of Launch One, I sit down with Tyler Stallings — bowhunter, businessman, and founder of Stealth Rig LLC. We talk about how the idea for Stealth Rig came to life, the struggles of getting a new product off the ground in the hunting world, and how magnets ended up changing the way bowhunters move through the woods. Tyler and I dive deep into target panic, tuning bows, elk and deer hunting, and how social media has reshaped the hunting scene. We also get into Texas whitetails, spot-and-stalk stories, and what it means to pass on a legacy of conservation. If you love bowhunting gear, archery talk, and real stories from the field — this one’s a must-listen.

In this episode, I break down the full story of my early-season Ohio buck — a non-typical I’d been watching all summer. I talk about passing him earlier in the week, using my yes-or-no method at full draw, and what it took to stay calm when it mattered. I also dive into the challenge of scoring a rack like this one and how I came up with the final number. To wrap up, I share some thoughts on hunting strategy for this coming week — paying attention to pressure and temperature changes, and how to use those shifts to your advantage in Ohio.