Episode: Fred Bear’s Fourth Commandment of Bowhunting

Release Date: June 11, 2023

-On the Trail … Man that was a big move… and are you done with your draws?

-(3:23) Question of the week from Gene

I use Thunderhead Broadheads which uses replaceable blades. Can those be sharpened as well? If so, how?

I have been reluctant to shoot birds with a bow because of potential broadhead & arrow destruction. As opposed to big game, on level ground you're usually shooting downward with the arrow traveling at high speed after it passes through the bird and into the ground. Any solution to this issue?

-(11:01) Exercise of the week – Stretching/Yoga

I know it’s hard to get into stretching, but it’s supprisingly good for you, so… you should probably be doing it, and I probably should too.

-(15:55) Commandment #3 – Fred Bear’s 4th law of Bowhunting

The Best camouflage pattern is called, “Sit down and be quiet!” Your grandpa hunted deer in a red plaid coat. Think about that for a second.

In this segment we look into how deer see and what you need to do to beat their eyes. They’re better than you might think.

References:

-https://www.themeateater.com/wired-to-hunt/whitetail-hunting/deer-vision-how-whitetails-see-color-light-and-movement

-https://deerassociation.com/the-20-biggest-deer-research-discoveries-of-the-last-decade/

-https://getd.libs.uga.edu/pdfs/miller_elizabeth_a_201305_ms.pdf

The Beyond Hunter Ed – Broadhead Sharpening 101

https://youtu.be/g1zeXAwMZ3w

The Not So Basic Basics of Bowhunting:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtcmd7n2w1M

KME Self-Aligning Broadhead Sharpening Jig:

https://www.3riversarchery.com/kme-self-aligning-broadhead-sharpening-jig.html

Work Sharp Precision Adjust Elite Knife Sharpener:

https://www.amazon.com/Work-Sharp-Precision-Additional-Sharpening/dp/B09FWWDFF9/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1U16P1WY4QE5A&keywords=worksharp+precision+adjust+elite&qid=1685406586&sprefix=workshar%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExNzVCSTg4TThaNE9BJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzg1NTcwMks5T1lXVEFaNjY0WSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzkzNTQyMjZNM0QxUllGU1ZGOSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

The Deer Hunter’s Guide By Francis E. Sell:

https://www.amazon.com/Deer-Hunters-Guide-Francis-Sell/dp/B0006BLZIY

Episode: Wind and Thermals Discussion

Release Date: June 4, 2023

After the last episode with the brief discussion of thermals I decided I wanted to tackle the wind, thermals storm winds and thermal hubs in more detail and break it down to the basics, so I asked my dad to join me for the discussion.  It was a good look at what goes into deciding where to hunt and how to make your stalk. 

The Not So Basic Basics Of Bowhunting:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtcmd7n2w1M

Episode: Fred Bear’s

Release Date: May 28,

-On the Trail …  The Not so Basic Basics of Bowhunting was a

-(4:20) Question of

What

We dive into all the

-(12:14) Exercise of

            If there’s one thing that signals

-(18:30) Commandment #3 – Always approach downwind.  In the cool of the day move uphill; in the

            One thing

The Not So Basic Basics Of Bowhunting:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtcmd7n2w1M

The

https://www.amazon.com/Deer-Hunters-Guide-Francis-Sell/dp/B0006BLZIY

Episode: Fred Bear’s

Release Date: May 14,

-On the Trail …  There’s still 2 days until the CA DFW Not So

-(4:50) Question of

Where am I even

We look at the

-(11:35) Exercise of

            If you’re an archery guy you need

            How to do it:

https://exrx.net/WeightExercises/BackGeneral/DBBentOverRow

https://www.strengthlog.com/dumbbell-row/

-(13:40) Commandment #2 – Don’t look for deer, look for

            As almost

2 days left to sign up for the CA Department of Fish and

https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/198396

Episode 9: Military Base Hunting:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/47ZFBAETdDAHvO0Qjwj3YK?si=42dcfecc2e564ecb

Episode 1: Public Land Hunting Opportunities:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1g9Lncp8x7mRjmd4WpwEHn?si=66a974bba1224910

Episode: Fred Bear’s First Commandment of Bowhunting

Release Date: May 7, 2023

-On the Trail you find

-(5:12) Question of the week from Nick

Which is better for a beginner – archery or rifle hunting?

There are reasons to choose both, get my take in the episode.

-(11:13) Exercise of the week – Dumbbell Lateral Raise

            I use this, it grows your shoulders, and helps keep the bow up.

            How to do it:

            https://exrx.net/WeightExercises/DeltoidLateral/DBLateralRaise

            https://www.strengthlog.com/dumbbell-lateral-raise/

-(13:22) Commandment #1 – Don’t step on anything you can step over

            I discuss my take on not only why this is important for your hunting, but give you some ideas on what you can do to put this commandment and what it means into action in the field.

Sign up for the CA Department of Fish and Wildlife webinar – The Not So Basic Basics Of Bowhunting here:

https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/198396

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Episode: Shot Sequence

Release Date: August 14, 2022

Summary:  In this episode we discuss my initial impressions of the book "The Deer Hunter's Guide" by Francis E. Sell that was published back in 1964.  Spoiler alert, despite the change in technology his writings about basic woodsman-ship and his advice on that subject is some of the most succinct writings on the topic.  The book is dense, but I put it up there as a good read for the experienced hunter and the novice alike. Then we dive into the main topic explaining the importance of a personal shot sequence and look at the California Hunter Ed shot sequence, the National Bowhunter Education Foundation Shot Sequence, the USA Archery shot sequence and finally my own personal shot sequence.  With all those steps out there I encourage you to look at your strengths and weaknesses and develop your own to bring your shooting to the next level.

"The Deer Hunter's Guide" By Francis E. Sell:

https://www.amazon.com/Deer-Hunters-Guide-Francis-Sell/dp/B0006BLZIY

CA Hunter Education Shot Sequence Video:

https://youtu.be/UqLJEoOH9ww

Release Date: July 17, 2022

Summary:  As hunters we face ever changing weather conditions and long periods of physical exertion followed by long periods of needing to remain as motionless as possible.  Those two things usually add up to one big problem... COLD.  One of the most important things you can do to keep yourself in the field in the fall is to make sure you're as comfortable as possible.  In this episode we discuss the basic layering system I use to stay comfortable from the early season in California to the northern Wisconsin gun deer season and everything in between.  The cloths themselves may change but the system is the same, base layer, warm layer, insulation layer and outer layer.

Release Date: July 9, 2022

Summary:  In this episode we take everything we talked about over the last two episodes and put it together to give you a complete system to know when to shoot and when to look for a better shot.  We build on the animal's vital zone size in part 1, and your weapon's and personal capabilities in part 2, and we add the environmental factors, animal behavior and weather into the mix to give you a full picture of when the shot is a high percentage shot and when the conditions are not quite right.

References:

Arrow Ballistics Calculator:

http://www.bestcrossbowsource.com/crossbow-arrow-ballistics-calculator

WASP Archery - Arrow speed calculator without a Chronograph:

https://www.wasparchery.com/blog/how-to-calculate-arrow-speed-without-a-chronograph/

Hornady Ballistic Calculator:

https://www.hornady.com/team-hornady/ballistic-calculators/#!/

Colorado Parks and Wildlife - Lesson 10 -Elk Hunting Ballistics:

https://cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/EHU-CH2-L10.aspx#:~:text=A%20commonly%20accepted%20threshold%20for,energy%20is%201000%20ft%2Dlbs.

Animal Vital Zone Sizes:

https://chuckhawks.com/kill_zone_game_animals.htm

Shoot or Don't Shoot By Phil Mendoza:

https://www.amazon.com/Shoot-Dont-Bowhunting-Number-Percenter-ebook/dp/B07LBHJ2V4

Release Date: July 3, 2022

Summary:  In this episode we aim to expand your confidence when it comes time to take that shot.  To do this we expand on the introduction and look at how to determine your capabilities as a shooter and then show you how to figure out how capable your equipment is when it comes to taking down big game.

References:

Arrow Ballistics Calculator:

http://www.bestcrossbowsource.com/crossbow-arrow-ballistics-calculator

WASP Archery - Arrow speed calculator without a Chronograph:

https://www.wasparchery.com/blog/how-to-calculate-arrow-speed-without-a-chronograph/

Hornady Ballistic Calculator:

https://www.hornady.com/team-hornady/ballistic-calculators/#!/

Colorado Parks and Wildlife - Lesson 10 -Elk Hunting Ballistics:

https://cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/EHU-CH2-L10.aspx#:~:text=A%20commonly%20accepted%20threshold%20for,energy%20is%201000%20ft%2Dlbs.

Animal Vital Zone Sizes:

https://chuckhawks.com/kill_zone_game_animals.htm

Shoot or Don't Shoot By Phil Mendoza:

https://www.amazon.com/Shoot-Dont-Bowhunting-Number-Percenter-ebook/dp/B07LBHJ2V4