The Bowhunter Podcast

In this episode, whitetail guru Bill Winke joins Editor Christian Berg for a comprehensive look back at the 2017 rut. Bill and Christian dive deep into reports of sporadic rutting activity in many areas, the keys to productive rut hunting and the lessons learned during another season strapped in 20 feet above the whitetail woods.

Hall-of-fame archer and bowhunter Randy Ulmer returns to discuss the latest advances in compound bow technology. From massive increases in arrow speed and cam efficiency to reduced noise and vibration to shorter axle-to-axle lengths and parallel-limb design, Randy offers his insights on what makes today's top hunting bows so deadly.

Lots of bowhunters are good at getting within shooting range of big animals, but few are consistently successful at sealing the deal. In this episide, Field Editor Randy Ulmer and Editor Christian Berg discuss the shooting skills and mental toughness needed to elevate your status from bowhunter to killer.

By any measure, Eva Shockey is among the most successful women in bowhunting today. The co-host of Jim Shockey's Outdoor Adventures on Outdoor Channel is one of the archery world's most popular personalities, as evidenced by an incredible 1.7 million social media followers. in this episode, Eva discusses her soon-to-be-released autobiography, Taking Aim, her signature bow line from Bowtech and her ongoing role as an ambassador of bowhunting.

In this episode, we look ahead to deer season with Ralph & Vicki Cianciarulo, co-hosts of Archer's Choice and The Choice on Outdoor Channel. Join us as we discuss pre-season preparations, in-season strategies, equipment selection and more! Ralph & Vicki also discuss the state of outdoor media and the need to recruit a new generation of bowhunters.

Field Editor Eddie Claypool is one of the most successful public-land elk hunters in America today. With some 35 mature bow bulls to his credit over the past four decades, few archers can match Eddie's accomplishment when it comes to punching DIY, over-the-counter tags. In this episode, Eddie reflects on 40 years as a successful elk hunter and shares some of tips for securing tags, identifying productive hunting areas and getting within bow range of a bull.

Renaissance man Dave Eder is a former BOWHUNTING assistant editor, online archery retailer and craft distiller at Droptine Spirits. In this episode, Dave shares some fun stories from the magazine's past, discusses the state of the bowhunting industry and explains the genesis of Droptine's new persimmon and apple moonshine!

Most bowhunters know about the Pope & Young Club's big-game records program, but did you know the Club was instrumental in establishing archery seasons nationwide? In this episode, Club President Jim Willems discusses the Club's role as an advocate of bowhunting and fair-chase ethics and also tackles controversial topics such as the Club's longstanding position against crossbows.

Success in the field this fall starts with perfecting your bow setup this summer. Join Nock On host John Dudley as he shares insights on how to get the most out of your equipment. John's methods have been proven over several decades as a top target shooter and highly successful big-game bowhunter.