Bowhunting success isn’t just about what happens during the season—it’s about theadjustments you make in the off-season. In this episode, Dan and I talk abouthow we’re dialing in our bows, fixing last season’s mistakes, and prepping for next year’s hunts.

After my visit to theGreat American Outdoor Show, I picked up anew bow and I’m walking through thesetup and tuning process to optimize it for my hunting style. Dan shares how he’s tweaking hiscurrent bow setup to get better accuracy and consistency.

We also coverthe best ways to save money on hunting gear by timing your purchases, using specific websites, and findingoff-season gear deals.

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Topics Covered in This Episode:

🎯New Bow Setup: How I’m setting up my new bow for maximum performance.

🎯Tuning & Adjustments: What we changed in our bow setups and why.

🎯Off-Season Bow Prep: What every bowhunter should do before next season.

🎯Saving Money on Hunting Gear: The best websites, deals, and when to buy.

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Why This Episode Matters:

• If you’rebuying a new bow, this episode will help you set it up the right way.

• If you’retuning your current bow, learn the key adjustments to improve accuracy.

• If you want tosave money on hunting gear, we share the best ways to do it in the off-season.

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📺YouTube Channel:The Everyday Bow Hunter

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Bowhunting success isn’t just about what happens in the fall—it starts with the work you put in during the off-season. In this episode, Dan and I dive into essential off-season bowhunting tips to help you prepare for your best season yet.

What’s Inside This Episode:

• Trail Camera Strategies: Learn how to maximize battery life, improve placement, and gather valuable data for next season.

• Exodus Outdoor Gear Closure: What this means for hunters and how to take advantage of trade-in programs from Tactacam and Moultrie for new trail cameras.

• Bow Shopping Tips: How to upgrade or tune your gear during the off-season.

• Late Season Hunting Insights: Lessons from my recent cold-weather hunt and practical takeaways for hunting in frigid conditions.

• Winter Scouting Tips: Key strategies for identifying scrapes, rubs, and other deer sign to prepare for next season.

Whether you’re tracking mature bucks, upgrading your gear, or scouting for better stand locations, this episode has something for every bowhunter looking to maximize their off-season efforts.

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🌐 Website: ArcheryHunting.com

📺 YouTube Channel: The Everyday Bow Hunter

Late-season bow hunting offers unique opportunities to tag a buck and set yourself up for future success. In this episode, we discuss how to hunt during the cold weather months when deer are focused on food sources, and how to use snow tracking to locate them more effectively.

We also cover the importance of post-season scouting, sharing tips on how to identify scrapes, rubs, and trails left behind from the fall. By using these signs, you can better understand deer movement patterns and prepare for next year’s archery season.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to locate deer in the late season using food and snow tracking.

• Cold weather bow hunting strategies for better success.

• Scouting tips to interpret deer sign and plan future hunts.

• Why late-season hunting is ideal for learning and improving for next year.

Whether you’re looking to fill your tag now or gain a competitive edge for next season, this episode provides actionable advice for every bow hunter.

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• Website: ArcheryHunting.com

• YouTube Channel: The Everyday Bow Hunter

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Dan and I sit down to reflect on the hard lessons we learned during this challenging bow season. From in-season scouting strategies to adjusting for tough hunting conditions, we’re sharing what worked, what didn’t, and how you can avoid making the same mistakes.

We also dive into the controversy surrounding Tim Kennedy and the Antihero Podcast’s claims of stolen valor and combat experience exaggerations in his book Scars and Stripes. As a retired Green Beret, I share my personal reaction to these accusations and how I approach these types of discussions based on my own military experience.

Whether you’re a seasoned bow hunter or just starting out, this episode has something for everyone. Tune in for actionable advice, honest reflections, and a little bit of drama.

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