In this episode, we sit down once again with bowhunting historian Gene Hopkins for the second installment of Icons of Traditional Bowhunting. Gene and Matthew explore the importance of preserving bowhunting heritage by documenting the stories of legendary figures like Saxton Pope, Ishi, Art Young, and Will Compton.

Many of our traditional bowhunting forefathers left little written record of their adventures or their advocacy for the sport. Gene’s tireless research helps ensure that their contributions aren’t forgotten, giving today’s community a clearer sense of where we came from and the challenges that remain in safeguarding our right to hunt with a stick and string.

If you value the roots of traditional bowhunting, this conversation will deepen your appreciation for the history—and inspire you to carry the torch forward.

Find Gene at:

Instagram:@genehopkins3448

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thearcherycollector/

Archery Hall of Fame and Museum

Compton Traditional Bowhunters

Find Matthew at:

Instagram: @songdog_stickbows        

Youtube: @thebowyercollective 

Do you have a 2025 traditional archery story to tell? Write us at [email protected]

Follow Jason Grace from this week’s kill call. Instagram: @jason.grace.984786

Keep this podcast on the radio waves. Support our show partners:

Polite But Dangerous Tools- Use discount code “bowyer” to save 10% off orders.

https://politebutdangeroustools.square.site/

Vuni Gear- Use discount code “bowyer15” to save 15% off your order.

https://vunigear.com/

Bear Archery - Use code “bowyer10” to save 10%

www.beararchry.com

Safari Tuff - Use discount code “bowyerpod10” to save 10%

www.safarituff.com

Arrow 6 Coffee - Use discount code BOWYER15 to save 15% off coffee and merch.

www.arrow6coffeeco.com 

Haven Tents - Use discount code “bowyer” to save 10%.

www.haventents.com

Selway Archery

www.selwayarcheryproducts.com

Domain Outdoor  LLC

www.domainoutdoor.com

Nukem Hunting - Use discount code “Bowyer20” to save 20%. 

www.nukemhunting.com

The Generalist Program| SISU Strong - Use code “Songdog20” to save 20%

https://app.acuityscheduling.com/catalog/7de19181/?productId=704169&clearCart=true

Check out these great Bowyer educators:

Organic Archery Bow Building School- Use discount code “bowyer” to save 10% off your tuition

https://www.organicarchery.com/

Swiftwood Bows Bow Building Workshop

https://swiftwoodbows.com/workshops