The Bear Archery Podcast

Dylan is joined by the man responsible for it all; his mentor, his best friend, his dad: Randall Ray. They talk about Randall's start in hunting and Dylan’s young start in the woods. They talk about shooting the small ones, keeping it fun, and enjoying the process! They tell some fun stories, including Dylan’s first buck: the doe with…nuts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Dylan is joined by Fred Eichler to talk about their recurve setups, Fred’s most recent hunts, their favorite methods of practicing, and micro tuning.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan is joined by Eric Pawlak, Director of WTA Tags at World Wide Trophy Adventures. The two discuss different out of state options for OTC, preference points, limited entry tags, and hunting with an outfitter. This can be a lot to unpack and understand when looking to hunt new places, or new species, and knowing the best route to take can be difficult. Dylan and Eric unpack all of that and what...

This week Dylan is joined by Shane Mowery, The Bone Maniac. Dylan and Shane talk all things mountain lions, and the challenges you face trying to get a big cat. They also talk through some of the things that hunters today make way too difficult by adding unnecessary complications into the mix. Keep it simple, get back tot he basics, and enjoy hunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Dylan is joined by Zach Ferenbaugh, from The Hunting Public. Zach and Dylan discuss bow setups, heavy arrows, broad head choices, hunting with decoys, and more. The consensus: hunt the way YOU want! Use what works for YOU. Shoot what YOU have confidence in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan is joined by Arkansas Razorback All-American baseball player, Jared Wegner. Jared is new to bowhunting, and found early success with shooting his first buck in Oklahoma this past fall. Dylan and Jared talk about some of the barriers of entry for new hunters, some of the lessons learned along the way, and how to continue growing as a bowhunter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Dylan is joined by Peter Churchbourne, from The NRA, to talk in depth about the NRA’s groundbreaking new studies examining Americans’ attitudes toward hunting and hunters. Peter and Dylan talk about the best ways to communicate with non-hunters, and how to carry ourselves so as to portray hunters in a good light. The overwhelming majority of non-hunters are okay with hunting when provided FACTS. S...

Dylan is joined by Dave Thomas from Bowhunter Planet to talk about the BEST BUY bow for 2023. They also discuss about changes that could take place inside the industry to have a better influence on the non hunting public, and cast a better light on us as sportsmen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan is joined by two guys that know big bucks and how to kill them: Warren and David Holder from Raised Hunting! Dylan wanted to have the guys on to talk through their new idea behind “deer zones”. Learning and understanding this about deer WILL help you kill bigger deer, and get in amongst them more consistently! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Dylan is hanging out in the Bear booth at ATA and sits down with Jon Lene and Caleb Sorrells from Bear to talk about Bear’s 90 years of history, being made in the USA, and what it looks like to continue the legacy that Fred Bear started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan is joined by Matt Jennings, Host of The Game. The two discuss the incredible season that Matt has had, putting over 1,200” of antler on the ground. They also take a little time to talk about how we take for granted this life we’re given as Americans; and as outdoorsmen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan is joined by Kip Etter, owner of his hometown gun shop, Powder & String Outfitters. The two talk about what it takes to find success. Working hard to lead to hunting success, but having some fun along the way to keep your head in the game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Dylan is joined by Ryan Kirby, artist and straight up deer nerd. The two discuss the growth, maturity, anatomy, and their all around infatuation of the legendary whitetail buck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan is back with Joey, Andrew, and Gabe to recap their hunts. They talk through the ups and down, the giant 6 point, the blown opportunities, the lessons learned, and the change in equipment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan is joined by National Champion Strongman, Joey Szatmary, Trophy Ridge’s Andrew Hughes, and outfitter, Gabe Ledbetter to talk about their new 2023 setups and their initial thoughts on the new bows, as well as their game plan and expectations for their week in camp at Hill Creek Outfitters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Dylan is joined by Corey Corson of Liberty Ranch Outdoors to recap Dylan's recent successful hunt for a "cull" deer. The two go in depth about culling and managing deer and how to manage your property to produce the best deer herd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Dylan is joined by none other than Fred Eichler himself to talk details on the NEW Fred Eichler Signature Series! The two also talk personal setups, Fred’s success this fall, how to hunt over decoys, and…shaving? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Dylan is joined by Bryan Burkhardt, accomplished bowhunter and President of the Compton Traditional Bowhunters. Bryan and Dylan talk about their season thus far, the challenges that bowhunters face, and how to use the challenges to find inspiration to keep going! We all have rough seasons, but the rough seasons make the good ones that much better! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

This week Dylan is joined by Gabe Ledbetter, from Pope Brothers Guide Service. The two recap Gabe’s early success this fall, Gabe’s incredible audad hunt, and sleeper states to kill giant whitetails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan sits down this week with Dan McClain of Arrow Junkie to tell you why you should be paying more attention to your arrows, and exactly how to give them the attention they deserve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Dylan is joined by Thomas and Nathan Krick from Identical Draw. The Kricks just started an amazing new website, www.newhunter.org, designed for new hunters to meet mentors and start growing as sportsmen! The three talk about the importance of not only finding a mentor, but how life changing it is to BE a mentor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Dylan is joined by Shane Mowery, The Bone Maniac. The two discuss Shane’s incredible success this fall, new bows, go on a couple rants, and discuss the mindset change that Dylan is going through this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Hunting 101 Podcast Dylan is joined by Laden Force from North American Whitetails. The two discuss all things whitetails; from snacks to late season tactics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Bear Archery’s Hunting 101 Podcast Dylan is joined by Bryan Dickess from Mike’s Archery and Dave Thomas of Bowhunter Planet. Bryan and Dave are KNOWN for their bow reviews, and having spent some time with the Execute 30 & 32, the Legend XR, and the Adapt, they’re here to give you their unbiased opinions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is it: the episode you’ve all been waiting for! This week Dylan is joined by Ryan Shutts and Ted Boester of Bear Archery to go over every detail of all the new bows for 2023. Compounds, traditional, and crossbows; it’s all here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices