After a wonderful holiday break, the LIMBITLESS Podcast returns (for how long I do not know) with a guest who is near and dear to my heart, Chris Hamm of HHA Sports and HHA USA.

Chris and I spend an hour chatting about the future of the LIMBITLESS Podcast, new products from the HHA Sports line-up and dive deep into the purpose and activities revolving around HHA USA, its purpose, and upcoming events.

The relationship Chris and I share is one of faith, archery and the outdoors; ultimately leading us to serve others. Whether you are a believer or not, Proverbs 27:17 is a scripture for all mankind to lean into, "As iron sharpens iron, so does one person sharpen another."

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Matthew 3:3 "“A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’”

If you have comments, questions or concerns, or you have an idea or request for an episode or series topic, please contact host Aaron Ritter at [email protected]

You may find all things LIMB-itless at www.limbitlessoutdoors.com

Information regarding the A3G Initiative may be found at www.a3ginitiative.org

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Podcast Sponsors: (codes available during podcasts)

- Hunting Day Coffee: 10%
- Phelps Game Calls: 20%
- On Point Adventure Foods: 10%
- Vortex Optics: 25%
- Wilderness Athlete: 20%
- The Love Sauce: 10%
- Venandi Holsters: 10%

I have been looking forward to scheduling and recording with Henry Ferguson for at least 2 years. I initially encountered Henry through our mutual admiration of Badlands Gear. Our shared passion for hunting and the outdoor industry continued to bring us closer together.

That path has finally led us to recording an episode together.

If you love archery and mule deer hunting you will enjoy this episode. More importantly, you will gain some knowledge and insight regarding the Colorado Bowhunters Association, upcoming changes to non-resident Colorado archery elk tags, and how organized archers are able to influence policy at the state level.

This episode is both educational and entertaining.

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Matthew 3:3 "“A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’”

If you have comments, questions or concerns, or you have an idea or request for an episode or series topic, please contact host Aaron Ritter at [email protected]

You may find all things LIMB-itless at www.limbitlessoutdoors.com

Information regarding the A3G Initiative may be found at www.a3ginitiative.org

IG: @limb_itless_outdoors
IG: @a3g_initiative

FB: @LIMB-itless Outdoors
FB: @A3G Initiative

YouTube: @LIMBitlessOutdoors

Podcast Sponsors: (codes available during podcasts)

- Hunting Day Coffee: 10%
- Phelps Game Calls: 20%
- On Point Adventure Foods: 10%
- Vortex Optics: 25%
- Wilderness Athlete: 20%
- The Love Sauce: 10%
- Venandi Holsters: 10%

Fish or Die, founded on the premise of our nations forefathers and their "Join or Die" mentality and love of fishing (even they knew better than to eat large mouth bass).

Founder and CEO of "Fish or Die Bait Company", Taylor Magditch, is a veteran, LEO and proud resident of Pennsylvania. With a passion for pursuing small mouth bass and quality soft-plastic baits, Taylor embarked on the journey of producing his own baits.

I met Taylor in the fishing hall at the 2024 NRA: Great American Outdoor Show. It was his company name and logo which first caught my attention. Closer look, his bait presentation sealed the deal and I "took the bait". LOL

With creative names netted in historical creativity and satire, you will not be disappointed with Taylor's high-quality, American made soft plastics.

Check them out at www.fishordiebaitcompany.com or TackleWarehouse. 

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Matthew 3:3 "“A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’”

If you have comments, questions or concerns, or you have an idea or request for an episode or series topic, please contact host Aaron Ritter at [email protected]

You may find all things LIMB-itless at www.limbitlessoutdoors.com

Information regarding the A3G Initiative may be found at www.a3ginitiative.org

IG: @limb_itless_outdoors
IG: @a3g_initiative

FB: @LIMB-itless Outdoors
FB: @A3G Initiative

YouTube: @LIMBitlessOutdoors

Podcast Sponsors: (codes available during podcasts)

- Hunting Day Coffee: 10%
- Phelps Game Calls: 20%
- On Point Adventure Foods: 10%
- Vortex Optics: 25%
- Wilderness Athlete: 20%
- The Love Sauce: 10%
- Venandi Holsters: 10%

Episode 26: Making Holsters Great Again with Venandi Holsters has been named after #47, releasd on the day of his election announcement and in celebration of another 4 years of our right as Americans to own and bear arms.

This recording is all about Venandi Holsters, weapon retainment and of course several rabbit holes. I connected with Brian early in his custom retainment selling days, and we swiftly became friendly with each other. 

Both fans of Badlands gear, and HUGE proponents of bino-harnesses and carrying side arms ON said harnesses, we started a journey of friendship, mutual promotion, and my selfish enjoyment and pleasure of rocking his product on nearly all of my outdoor adventures.

If you are in search of high-quality, very affordable retainment option for your sidearm, Venandi Holsters is the retainment option of choice. If you are local to the Salt Lake City, Utah area (or passing through), swing by the Venandi store front. If not, you can visit them at their website, www.venandiholsters.com

Be sure and tell them LIMBITLESS sent you!

Be LIMBITLESS

Matthew 3:3 "“A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’”

If you have comments, questions or concerns, or you have an idea or request for an episode or series topic, please contact host Aaron Ritter at [email protected]

You may find all things LIMB-itless at www.limbitlessoutdoors.com

Information regarding the A3G Initiative may be found at www.a3ginitiative.org

IG: @limb_itless_outdoors
IG: @a3g_initiative

FB: @LIMB-itless Outdoors
FB: @A3G Initiative

YouTube: @LIMBitlessOutdoors

Podcast Sponsors: (codes available during podcasts)

- Hunting Day Coffee: 10%
- Phelps Game Calls: 20%
- On Point Adventure Foods: 10%
- Vortex Optics: 25%
- Wilderness Athlete: 20%
- The Love Sauce: 10%
- Venandi Holsters: 10%

As listeners, you might not realize it, but I will jump at a chance to discuss backcountry hunting at a moments notice. Especially when it is with another party who is as passionate about the endeavor as I am.

With that said, Episode 25 host's a buddy of mine currently out of Virgnia Beach, Virginia, who experienced his first backcountry hunt this past September (circa 2024). Not a stranger to challenge or discomfort, Colby jumped at the opportunity for his first extended trip into the wilds of Wyoming, and Mother Nature set her hooks in him. 

We chat about how we met, fall down a Total Archery Challenge rabbit hole, ramble on about some mutual friendships, weave in and out of his Wyoming adventure and deeply discuss the realm of hard things while being "alone".

Hope you enjoy this episode, because I will certainly have Colby join the show again in the future.

Be LIMBITLESS

Matthew 3:3 "“A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’”

If you have comments, questions or concerns, or you have an idea or request for an episode or series topic, please contact host Aaron Ritter at [email protected]

You may find all things LIMB-itless at www.limbitlessoutdoors.com

Information regarding the A3G Initiative may be found at www.a3ginitiative.org

IG: @limb_itless_outdoors
IG: @a3g_initiative

FB: @LIMB-itless Outdoors
FB: @A3G Initiative

YouTube: @LIMBitlessOutdoors

Podcast Sponsors: (codes available during podcasts)

- Hunting Day Coffee: 10%
- Phelps Game Calls: 20%
- On Point Adventure Foods: 10%
- Vortex Optics: 25%
- Wilderness Athlete: 20%
- The Love Sauce: 10%
- Venandi Holsters: 10%

What starts with two A's and loves archery? Aaron Adams and the LIMBITLESS Podcast host, Aaron Ritter! Yes, this episode is a bit "A A Ron" heavy, but I assure you it is well worth your time.

I met Aaron Adams at the GAS Bowstrings facility in Clay City, Kentucky this past summer while hosting the 2024 A3G Initiative recipient, Dustin Pruett. Aaron is part of the GAS team (more like a family) and a humble professional. While we were face to face, we both agreed we wanted to rip a podcast session together.

A couple months, here we are! 

This episode covers multiple topics, including the A3G Initiative event, Aaron's archery background, velvet bucks, the constant battle with deer ticks, and hunting in general.

Enjoy!!!

Be LIMBITLESS

Matthew 3:3 "“A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’”

If you have comments, questions or concerns, or you have an idea or request for an episode or series topic, please contact host Aaron Ritter at [email protected]

You may find all things LIMB-itless at www.limbitlessoutdoors.com

Information regarding the A3G Initiative may be found at www.a3ginitiative.org

IG: @limb_itless_outdoors
IG: @a3g_initiative

FB: @LIMB-itless Outdoors
FB: @A3G Initiative

YouTube: @LIMBitlessOutdoors

Podcast Sponsors: (codes available during podcasts)

- Hunting Day Coffee: 10%
- Phelps Game Calls: 20%
- On Point Adventure Foods: 10%
- Vortex Optics: 25%
- Wilderness Athlete: 20%
- The Love Sauce: 10%
- Venandi Holsters: 10%

Episode 23 has been a work in progress for nearly a year. Derek Craig, founder and owner of New Day Outdoors, and I have been trying TO overlap our calendars since we last saw each other at the 2024 Archery Trade Association (ATA) last January.

Between work, family, turkey hunting, show season and a myriad of other outside influences, we have been unsuccessful in sitting down with microphones in our faces until this recent recording.

We could not have asked for better timing, though!!!

This episode dives into our shared love of Hot Shot Archery and some great release discussion, we talk about the ATA, we discuss my potential career change of direction. But most importantly, you as listeners will listen to Derek share his most recent, and one of his most memorable, archery whitetail hunts.

Derek has spent his hunting life pursuing turkey and whitetail on private flatlands. This season he shed his layers of comfort and tackled some hill country public ground, completely breaking his own mold and jumping into a new world of pursuing game.

Listening to Derek share his story, listeners will not just hear, but feel his excitement. Hopefully listening to Derek will inspire others to break out of their comfort zones and do something abnormal. Out of routine. An unknown.

Hopefully this episode will push someone to do hard shit!

Be LIMBITLESS

Matthew 3:3 "“A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’”

If you have comments, questions or concerns, or you have an idea or request for an episode or series topic, please contact host Aaron Ritter at [email protected]

You may find all things LIMB-itless at www.limbitlessoutdoors.com

Information regarding the A3G Initiative may be found at www.a3ginitiative.org

IG: @limb_itless_outdoors
IG: @a3g_initiative

FB: @LIMB-itless Outdoors
FB: @A3G Initiative

YouTube: @LIMBitlessOutdoors

Podcast Sponsors: (codes available during podcasts)

- Hunting Day Coffee: 10%
- Phelps Game Calls: 20%
- On Point Adventure Foods: 10%
- Vortex Optics: 25%
- Wilderness Athlete: 20%
- The Love Sauce: 10%
- Venandi Holsters: 10%

Episode 22 was recorded in the living room of the Tyson's Corners Cottage, in Lampasas, Texas, the final evening of the 2024 A3G Initiative Texas Whitetail Hunt.

Blessing the airways during this episode, or on your YouTube screen, are board members Aaron Ritter (your's truly), Michael Sims and Chris Dunlap. More importantly, we are joined with this year's recipient Dustin Pruett.

We take the opportunity to discuss the grant, our "why's", shout out a few sponsors, discuss the hunt, our favorite parts of the weekend, and Dustin voices a few of his favorite parts of the grant and the hunt.

If you are not following the A3G Initiative on FB and IG, please give the 501(c)(3) a follow and share.

"Overcoming Obstacles Through Archery" is more than just words. 

Be LIMBITLESS

Matthew 3:3 "“A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’”

If you have comments, questions or concerns, or you have an idea or request for an episode or series topic, please contact host Aaron Ritter at [email protected]

You may find all things LIMB-itless at www.limbitlessoutdoors.com

Information regarding the A3G Initiative may be found at www.a3ginitiative.org

IG: @limb_itless_outdoors
IG: @a3g_initiative

FB: @LIMB-itless Outdoors
FB: @A3G Initiative

YouTube: @LIMBitlessOutdoors

Podcast Sponsors: (codes available during podcasts)

- Hunting Day Coffee: 10%
- Phelps Game Calls: 20%
- On Point Adventure Foods: 10%
- Vortex Optics: 25%
- Wilderness Athlete: 20%
- The Love Sauce: 10%
- Venandi Holsters: 10%

Grab a cold beverage, chill out and give this short Waypoint episode a listen.

I execute a fair amount of travel in pursuit of big game nationwide. Caring for and transporting game is not cheap and should never be an after thought. In my opinion, post-harvest requirements should be given as much attention and planning as any other aspect of the hunt.

Soft-sided coolers are an excellent for transport part or if not all (depending on species) of your game and trophy. Having used several brands, I have become a big fan of Half Rack soft-sided coolers.

Be LIMBITLESS

Matthew 3:3 "“A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’”

If you have comments, questions or concerns, or you have an idea or request for an episode or series topic, please contact host Aaron Ritter at [email protected]

You may find all things LIMB-itless at www.limbitlessoutdoors.com

Information regarding the A3G Initiative may be found at www.a3ginitiative.org

IG: @limb_itless_outdoors
IG: @a3g_initiative

FB: @LIMB-itless Outdoors
FB: @A3G Initiative

YouTube: @LIMBitlessOutdoors

Podcast Sponsors: (codes available during podcasts)

- Hunting Day Coffee: 10%
- Phelps Game Calls: 20%
- On Point Adventure Foods: 10%
- Vortex Optics: 25%
- Wilderness Athlete: 20%
- The Love Sauce: 10%
- Venandi Holsters: 10%

How many listeners enjoy hunting in wet boots? How many of you would like a lightweight, packable boot-drying option?

If you answered no, followed by a yes, then this is an episode you need to listen to!

The motivation and ingenuity hardcore hunters bring to the market is impressive. Case in point, Mountain Hunter Outdoors. Founder and owner, Chad Gustavson, is one of those hardcore outdoor enthusiasts contributing to the industry. 

Chad has designed not just one packable boot-drying option for the backcountRy or mobile hunter, but TWO! He has just released his second, ultralight version of his packable boot drying fans and my first impression is very positive.

Prior to recording this episode, I ran the boot dryer on my Dark Energy Poseidon Pro for 29 hours straight, on a single charge. Pretty impressive! How will they perform in the wild? I will let you know after I return from my Idaho archery elk hunt (more to follow).

Chad and I dive into several outdoor topics and I look forward another recording session with Mountain Hunter Outdoors.

Be LIMBITLESS

Matthew 3:3 "“A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’”

If you have comments, questions or concerns, or you have an idea or request for an episode or series topic, please contact host Aaron Ritter at [email protected]

You may find all things LIMB-itless at www.limbitlessoutdoors.com

Information regarding the A3G Initiative may be found at www.a3ginitiative.org

IG: @limb_itless_outdoors
IG: @a3g_initiative

FB: @LIMB-itless Outdoors
FB: @A3G Initiative

YouTube: @LIMBitlessOutdoors

Podcast Sponsors: (codes available during podcasts)

- Hunting Day Coffee: 10%
- Phelps Game Calls: 20%
- On Point Adventure Foods: 10%
- Vortex Optics: 25%
- Wilderness Athlete: 20%
- The Love Sauce: 10%
- Venandi Holsters: 10%