Bucks and Bales

Pre-game for an archery double header like no other! After the pre game Cardi and I express our opening day of deer season thoughts.

Sam and his family are the owners and inventors of the V-Sling archery harness system. This family of entrepreneurs and big thinkers is a great example of following your dream to make it a reality!

Bemidji Archery Club’s Hannah Putnam tells an amazing story full of success and friend made in the great sport of archery. Huge thanks to Matt Mackedanz, and Bemidji Archery Club.

A great recording including Caitlin Griffin, Kenny Byrd, and Sam Buboltz! We discuss what the southern clubs are up to and a little about unknown 3-d vs today

Lilli is a great example of an archer who has battled the proving grounds of mind and body. She has done so much in a short time! This impressive podcast was joined by Matt Mackedanz.

This is an overview of the 900 and 50 m event. This episode also brings up some of the new ideas brought up at the latest MSAA meeting.

Another great year!!

Every year we look forward to the camaraderie and excitement of the state indoor tournament ! Fun was had and way too many of my segments got deleted . Thank you to all that showed up!!

Matt and Ziggy talk about the state indoor shoot and all it has to offer. From raffles to bow storage and all the other information you might want to know

Today Cardi talks about league season, and she discusses the upcoming state indoor as well as the outdoor shoots for the summer. Cardi does a great job depicting how her league season went and how to treat others on the archery range.

Ziggy and Dave get to sit down with Two of the Little Crow Hot Shots! This episode shows the fun and determination of these young ladies in this indoor season.

Get ready to smile with the charismatic Australian Jon-Paul! With co hosts Pipa, Matt Kargas, and Matt Mackedanz, we dig into JP’s journey from Minnesota Archery to the Australian national archery team. This episode will not only show you how blessed we are in the Midwest, but will leave you educated and laughing up a storm!

Little Crow Archery Club in Hutchinson had an amazing white elephant shoot 1/1/26! We give you the details and some other banter right here!

Wow! 2 years of Bucks And Bales! Matt Mackedanz interviews Ziggy Kortuem about Bucks and bales podcast. We discuss past episodes and the future possibilities of the podcast.

Today we get to talk to Warren Rush and Roland Deason! These two give us the 411 on the 2025 ISAA PRO-AM, and we get to share a few laughs as well! https://isaaproam.com/

As always the Youth hunt at camp ripley did not disappoint! Cardi had some great interviews and some exciting times in the woods!

Today we learn about Ziggy Kotze! A person who is an absolute joy to shoot with. We dig into Ziggy’s highs and lows in his archery along with some great input from Bucks and Bales’s rockstar co-host Matt Mackedanz!

Alexandria shooting park had a great 3D venue for 2025! Cardi and I had a blast!

Rob Knutson is one of Minnesota’s elite archers. He has also donated a significant amount of time to making archery a staple in the central Minnesota area. In this engaging conversation we get to find out how to be a great mentor to the next generation of young archers!

Tom is the ultimate example of an archery philanthropist. He has coached, volunteered, taught, and organized archery events for nearly 30 years. Tom gives us an amazing picture of what it’s like to live the life of a volunteer who grows the sport to it highest potential! Email us at bucksandbales@gmail.com

Mitchell Hails from Iowa! He is another podcaster and entrepreneur in our hunting world with some great stories and insight! If you would like to get a hold of Bucks and Bales, please email us at Bucksandbales@gmail.com

Ron is a Minnesota archery icon! With his captivating stories and knowledge, this episode will be sure to keep you listening!

In this engaging episode we hear about our neighbors to the west. How they are doing and the successes and failures of the last year!

One of Minnesota’s great archers gives us his story! Nathan is a member of Saratoga Archery Club, He is a familiar face at many shoots and on the podium.

MSAA state indoor 2025 brought to you by the Duluth Archery Club! This episode brings out the full adventure and atmosphere of the state indoor with many interviews, including a lot of interviews with the kids!