Justin and I dive into one of the most debated topics in hunting—long-range shooting. We discuss the equipment, practice, tuning, and decision-making that made difficult follow-up shots possible in Africa, and why preparation before the hunt can make all the difference when the moment of truth arrives.

The hunt is over, the gear is packed, and Justin and I are waiting for our flight home from Johannesburg. In this episode, we share our honest first impressions of South Africa, what surprised us most, the gear that worked (and didn't), unforgettable moments from camp, and the lessons we'll take into our next African adventure.

I just returned from the hunt of a lifetime in South Africa, and I'm sharing the full story behind the Black Widow's redemption. From a last-minute equipment scare to unforgettable African adventures and what I learned about modern crossbows, this is the update you've been waiting for.

Just days before leaving for the biggest hunt of my life, I discovered a damaged limb on my trusted Black Widow. In this episode, I take you behind the scenes as I decide whether to trust old faithful Bunjie, gamble on another crossbow, or hope Ravin can pull off a last-minute miracle.

In this episode of Talking with Bunjie, Rich Wilson shares his first real-world experience using artificial intelligence to improve podcast audio—and the results leave him stunned. What began as a simple test to remove road noise from a truck-recorded episode turned into a deeper discussion about the past, present, and future of AI. Rich explores how artificial intelligence fits into creative work, from podcasting and video production to writing books and recording music, while arguing that AI is less a replacement for human creativity and more a powerful new tool. Along the way, he reflects on how technology has always changed the way we create, communicate, and share ideas, and explains why AI will play a major role in the future of Death by Bunjie.

This episode of Talking with Bunjie takes listeners behind the scenes of both the future of technology and the future of Death by Bunjie. Rich Wilson discusses how artificial intelligence is transforming video production, audio cleanup, special effects, research, and even the writing process behind his upcoming third book, The Death by Bunjie Crossbow Manifesto: The Past, Present and Future of Crossbow Hunting. Along the way, he reflects on his journey as a content creator, attorney, and lifelong crossbow hunter while sharing exciting news about several major adventures on the horizon. From an upcoming African safari and Bunjie's Bear Bash 2026 in northern Maine to a once-in-a-lifetime Maine moose hunt, Rich explores how evolving technology, modern crossbow equipment, and careful preparation are shaping the next chapter of the Death by Bunjie story. It's an honest, wide-ranging conversation about innovation, conservation, hunting dreams, and why the future has never looked brighter for crossbow hunters.

Scorpyd Crossbows just shut down after roughly 17 years in business, and the crossbow world may never be the same. In this episode of Talking with Bunjie, I break down what happened, why Scorpyd mattered, and what their collapse tells us about the future of crossbows. We discuss reverse draw technology, the race for speed, modern crossbow trends, and why “smaller, faster, lighter, denser, cheaper” continues to drive the industry. Was Scorpyd ahead of its time, or did the market simply move on? Let’s talk about it. All Hail Bunjie!

In a Zoom trial run, the host joins Old Grumpy Hunter (Gary) to discuss crossbow hunting, arrow performance, and Gary’s use of the calculators on deathbybunjie.com, while also recapping a frigid Tioga Boar Ranch hunt where Gary took a large hog with his setup. They analyze how arrow weight impacts speed, kinetic energy, momentum, and efficiency—arguing momentum drives penetration—compare Ravin R29X and R26X setups, and preview future hunts and an upcoming interview with engineer Darren Cummings.