Painted Arrow Podcast

This week Nate travels to Kalamazoo and sits down with Dave Darling, the "Kilted Bowyer, from Kalamazoo Bow Works. KBW is known for its high end custom traditional bows designed specifically with the big game hunter in mind. Tune in to find out how these traditional bows are made from start to finish, as well as hear a few hunting stories along the way. 

On this episode, Nate sits down with good friend and past teammate Aaron Olson from Next Step Outdoors. Aaron is a dedicated whitetail bow hunter and self filming enthusiast who brings a lot of knowledge to the table. The fellas talk about monster inner city bucks, Aaron's recent trip to Nebraska for mule deer, the basics of self filming your own hunts, and more! Enjoy the episode!

On this episode, Nate sits down with Greg Latka to discuss shooting and hunting game with a suppressor. Greg is the owner and founder of GSL Technology in Jackson Michigan. Greg is also one of the few original pioneers within the industry and has been hard at work manufacturing suppressors for well over 30 years. If you find yourself hungry to know more about hunting with suppressed rifles I would give this episode a listen!

On this episode, Nate sits down with Conservation Officers Nathan Beelman and Shannon Kritz from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to discuss the intricacies of becoming a certified officer within the department. As passionate outdoorsman and women, we've all wondered what it would really be like to assume the role of a "Conservation Officer". See if this is a career for you.

This week Nate is joined by Devin Cole and Ryan O'Dowd to discuss random questions that were written in from listeners of the show. Some topics briefly discussed on this weeks episode include: Hunting small parcel pressured bucks, getting out to camp with your women, the "grand slam", and techniques for pooping in the woods.  

On this episode, Nate is joined by Rob Gillow who is a professional bow technician and traditional archer from our sponsor at Schupbach's Sporting Goods in Jackson Michigan. Hunting game with traditional archery equipment is one of the more challenging methods of taking game that can be very rewarding in the end. This episode will cover everything hunters need to know in order to participate in traditional archery!

On this episode, Nate is joined by Jon Rutan, constitutional expert, and Chris Pollard, local turbine researcher, to talk wind turbines. The fellas discuss how large industrial wind turbines effect humans, the environment, and surrounding wildlife. Are wind turbines really a "clean and green" source of energy? 

On this episode Nate brings Devin on to do a recap on their bow seasons and reflect on their successes and failures. Devin shares his encounters with some big mature whitetails and Nate shares his encounter with a big mature beagle. Tune in for the full stories! 

In this episode, Nate interview Tasha Stielstra who is the owner and operator of Nature's Kennel Sled Dog Racing & Adventures in McMillan Michigan. Topics range from dog breeding and training to competing in the Iditarod and recreational mushing opportunities for folks like YOU!

On this episode, Nate and his good friend Devin share stories from their Colorado back country elk hunt in the Rocky Mountains. The fellas are recording in the truck on the way back home to Michigan while their thoughts and insights are fresh.

Sometimes the best nuggets of wisdom can be found in the reflection stages of a hunt. Harvesting bull elk in the late season can be one of the more challenging tasks merely due to the fact that winter can settle in at any given moment. Tune in to hear the challenges, reflections, and lessons learned on their hunt!