This episode we take some time to talk to Michigan State Rep Steve Johnson. We touch on Steve's relationship with the legend Uncle Ted Nugent and how they worked together to pass a recent bow hunting law here in Michigan. We also talk about how Jimmy won a brand new Suburu, state land vs federal hunting land, and how Steve had to go all out in order to find the lost mountain man. So don't miss out!

Show Notes:

• Introducing Steve Johnson! 

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Learn how to avoid being a backcountry boot in the latest episode of This Is Hot Bowga. Today we talk with Kevin McDowell and Casey Gorsett from Hill People Gear all about hiking, hunting, and our love of the backcountry. We cover things like ideal camp spots, geocaching, hairy situations, etc. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and make sure to check out our brand-new website: 

 Show Notes

• What’s a boot? 

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This week we talk to Chad at Exodus Outdoor Gear and have a great time. Listen in as we discuss camera placement, thievery, and the ethics of checking out another man's trail camera. Don't miss out on this episode or any future episodes, so make sure to subscribe! You can also check us out on Instagram: @HotBowga

- Introduction to Chad and how he got into hunting

- Why start a trail camera business?

- Common trail camera issues

- Going direct to consumer

- How do you build a camera? Turns out it's kind of complicated

- Does Jared own a cricket?

- Jimmy's too excited to sleep when there's a trail cam out

- Proper photo storage practices

- Do you name your deer?

- Hunting 'Billy The Kid'

- Running trail cameras is a year-long game

- How many cameras does Chad have running right now? Spoiler: it's in the triple digits

- Camera bandits

- Should you check another man's camera? Probably not

- A couple tips on physical placement of the cam

- Talking Jimmy off a ledge when he wants to prematurely check a trail cam

- Common setup mistakes

- Hot Bowga business tips

- Avoiding theft

- Covering the Exodus warranty

- Thanking Chad for taking the time to come talk to us

3rd generation clam digger Ray Rosydar joins Hot Bowga to talk about his production company, Pacific Giants, and his own take on the gutless method. Make sure to subscribe to stay up to date on all our podcast episodes and make sure to also check us out on Instagram: @HotBowga

- Introductions to Ray and Pacific Giants

- Clam diggin and some Oregon geography

- Being a 3rd Generation clam digger

- What is a Pacific Giant?

- Ray's unique style of elk hunting out west

- Elk hunting vs Turkey hunting

- How Ray hauls out an elk, always in the worst spot

- The Gutless Plus method

- Meat bag or condom, what's the difference?

- Getting real specific on the cut. love the heart but hate the liver

- CWD in whitetail

- Everyone gets a trophy for turkey season in Michigan

- Pack preferences and learning a hard first pack lesson

- Ray not wasting any part of the elk

- Ray's grandma introducting him into the elk hunting lifestyle, a family history

- Michigan elk

- Hunting just for the meat? Ray's not buying it.

- Getting Ray's son ready for an elk hunt

- Thanking Ray for joining us and where to find Pacific Giants

Hey everyone! In today's episode, we were lucky enough to talk to a trad bow expert like Clay Hayes and learn some of his tips and tricks for living the trad bow life. Make sure to take a listen but also subscribe to the channel and check us out on Instagram: @HotBowga to see more of our beautiful faces. 

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Show Notes:

- Jimmy admits to stalking

The best advice we've ever received was "don't be an idiot". Before we do anything, we ask ourselves, "would an idiot do this?" If you're new to traditional archery or are looking to level up, don't be an idiot... check out The Push. These guys live the hardcore trad life and were gracious enough to spend some time talking stick bows in this week's podcast. Don't forget to subscribe to This Is Hot Bowga and check us out on Instagram: @HotBowga

Show Notes:

- Introductions: just a couple of trad bow guys

This week we talk shriveled beach balls and active vs passive scent control with Cole Tanner. We also debate how many Ozonics units are required to cover Jared's stank - prepare to be shocked. If you are looking to cover your scent trail, you won't want to miss this episode! Make sure to subscribe to catch new episode and check out our Instagram page: @HotBowga

This episode we dive into survival and bushcraft. Listen in as Kevin Estela talks some history, using snow as TP, and backcountry hubris. Kevin also discusses his new book "101 Skills You Need To Survive In The Woods" and the need to have a healthy paranoia. Don't miss out and don't forget to subscribe and check out our Instagram Account: @HotBowga

Show Notes:

- A history lesson on Mongol civilizations, archery, and the Princess Bride

- Bushcraft and doing more with less

- Living in Philippines jungles and caves

- Crossing a Mexican Dessert with no water or food

- Most useless thing in your back? (a classic)

- How to pick a camp spot

- The benefits of using snow as TP (fresh as a daisy)

- Impressing women/working with people using survival skills

- Being ready for a zombies/healthy paranoia

- Topography readying and back country hubris 

- Thanking Kevin for teaching us how to not die and info on Kevin's book. 

Have you ever hunted Dall Sheep in Alaska's Brooks Range? Tag has. Last year, Tag joined and then was promptly kicked out of the Wild Sheep Foundation's >1% Club (he tagged out).

This is one of the most fun hunting stories you'll hear so make sure to check it out and don't forget to subscribe to the podcast!

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The great Donnie Vincent joins Hot Bowga to talk about hanging with Joe Rogan, being friends with wolves, and other intense stories. We cover a ton of stuff, so take a look at the notes below if you're curious and want to follow along. And if you're really curious, make sure to subscribe and check out our Instagram: @HotBowga 

- Being friends with Joe Rogan

- First time telling a special story with Michael Waddle 

- Hunting "Steve" in North Dakota

- Hunting video production and belly scratching squirrels 

- Career suicide in creating the new movie, "The Other Side"

- Hunting through experiences and the power of music

- Living the "dream job" 

- Trad hunting life and dealing with target panic 

- Hunting camo vs the Donnie Vincent flannel