The Bear Archery Podcast

Dylan is with Chef Mike Castaneda for this month's COOK WILD, and it's a GOOD ONE! Elk Chorizo Breakfast Tacos are on the menu for this month, and you HAVE to try these! They talk through how to prep your wild game into chorizo at time of butchering, and then how to make these incredible breakfast tacos!  Chorizo Recipe: -4 lbs of Wild Game -1 lb of Pork Fat -4 tbsp Garlic Powder -2 tbsp Onion Pow...

Dylan is joined by Dylan Dowson, from OnX. The two discuss their obsession with chasing bears, and how to field judge them! They also talk about pre-season scouting, season prep, building confidence in yourself and your setup, and becoming comfortable with the uncomfortable.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan is joined this week by Brad and Nikki from Bohning. Bohning is legendary in the archery community, with over 75 years of innovative products made right here in the US! The three discuss all of Bohning's vane options, different fletching configurations, adhesives, and some best practices for building your own arrows.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan is joined by George Cummins and Jack Borcherding from Buck Bourbon. The three discuss supplementing your deer's needs and giving them what they need in order to grow a healthier herd. George has spent a lifetime learning how to grow bigger deer, and what those deer need in order to not only survive, but to thrive. Minerals, feeds, water, food plots; it can be a lot to unpack, so let us do it...

Dylan is joined by Chef Mike Castaneda for some poolside pizza. Camp Chef is the brand giving you the ability to cook outdoors, and Mike proves this with an INCREDIBLE pizza made right by the pool on the Camp Chef Pizza Oven. You're going to want to give this incredible Venison Philly Cheesesteak Pizza a try, because the entire family is sure to love it!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Dylan is in Gainesville, FL at the Bear Archery factory with living archery legend Neil Byce. Neil is one of the hidden gems in the archery world. He is the last student of Fred Bear himself, and is working hard to continue the legacy that Fred Bear began 90 years ago. Bear Archery is made right here in the United States, and Dylan gets to take a tour of the entire factory, learn the history, and...

This week Dylan is joined by Marc Carlton from Native Game Calls, and Shane Mowery, The Bone Maniac. The three discuss all things elk calling: how to practice, good resources to learn, best practices in the field, and how to produce the BEST elk sounds, IF such thing even exists!  DISCOUNT CODE: BEAR101 for 35% OFF your entire order from www.nativebycarlton.com Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Dylan is joined by Hayden and Zach from The Hunting Public to give you the full rundown on the ALL NEW Adapt PLUS, a collaboration bow between Bear and THP. The Adapt was a HUGE hit, and now, THP has refined it to make it THAT MUCH BETTER with the Adapt PLUS. Tune in to hear all of the details on the new bow, and the new RTH package, offering the accessories that the THP crew trusts the most!  Lea...

Dylan is joined by Matt Zirnsak from The Push. Dylan and Matt talk through Matt’s journey in traditional archery, developing a shot method, and different shooting styles. If you're having trouble becoming consistent with traditional equipment, this is a GREAT one to tune into!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan is joined by Thomas Krick from Identical Draw. The two talk through healthy land management, how to get the most out of your property, and the steps to take for better management, along with the natural progression a hunter goes through in their journey.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan is joined by Chef Mike Castaneda for the monthly special: COOK WILD! Dylan and Mike give you the complete rundown on the venison smokehouse, a smoked venison meatloaf sandwich topped with mashed potatoes, BBQ sauce, and crispy onion straws. It is mind-blowing how good this sandwich is, and even easier to make! Listen now for the full recipe and give it a shot!  Learn more about your ad choic...

Dylan is joined this week by Eric Clark, from The Okayest Hunter. Eric and Dylan discuss what it means to be an "Okayest Hunter" and the positive impact they have. Buck shaming is a REAL problem, and with everyone being at a different stage of their hunting journey, it's your tag, and your choice! Hunt your way, shoot what makes you proud, and don't apologize to anyone for the way you do things! ...

Dylan is joined by Jim Mesh from the John V. Mesh Memorial Scholarship. Dylan and Jim talk about carrying out the legacy passed on to us, some of their recent adventures, and how Jim was stranded on the mountain way too long! The John V. Mesh Memorial Scholarship is the premier conservation scholarship. Set up in John’s memory, dedicated to sponsoring learning opportunities for children and schola...

Dylan is joined by The Bone Collector, Michael Waddell, to talk all things hunting. The two discuss the importance of camp camaraderie, passing on good ethics and hunting morals, bowhunting legends, traditional archery and shot distances, and even dive into the legend of Rue Rue Riley!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan is joined by his good friend, Jason Nichols, and his son Jude. Through hearing stories of Jude’s wild and crazy 12-year-old redneck adventures, Dylan knew he had to have a conversation with the little man himself. The three discuss all of Jude’s antics: trapping, squirrel hunting, bowfishing, shooting giant bucks, and even…possum catching? They also discuss how Jason got Jude and his brother...

Dylan is joined by Chef Mike Castaneda for the introduction to the new MONTHLY SPECIAL: “Cook Wild." Chef Mike was named one of the Top 10 Chefs in America by The Food Network, and is now teaming up with Dylan and Camp Chef to teach YOU how to make incredible wild game dishes. Tune in on the last Friday of every month when Chef Mike will walk you through an entirely new episode for you to take you...

Dylan is joined by Justin, Director of Big Game Records for Boone & Crockett, as well as Caleb Sorrells, Marketing Director at Bear Archery. The three discuss bowhunting and rifle hunting comparatively. They take a deep dive into the ethics of each, the impact they have, and the social acceptance of the two. These are the types of challenging conversations that SHOULD be had among us as hunters. ...

Dylan is joined by Nick Dieker, owner of Nick’s Knifeworks. Nick is a little on the traditional side. With a love for leather, wood, forging blades, making his own feathers from his most recent turkey harvest, and the ole stick and string, Nick might have been born a century too late. The two discuss all things blades, broad heads, shooting, tuning, and run down their thought process on some of th...

Dylan is joined by Easton Holder from Raised Hunting. Easton and his family have dedicated their lives to recruiting youth into bowhunting. Easton has developed some strong opinions on how we as hunters represent ourselves and the connection between our representation and the recruitment and retention of new hunters. Tune in for details on a MASSIVE giveaway!  GIVEAWAY: https://gleam.io/Tj9GN/hunt...

Dylan is joined by Donnie Howell from Redy Nutrients, to discuss elements of living a healthy life. Not for bodybuilding, getting jacked, running a marathon, or competing at a high level, but to simply live a life full of functional fitness to hunt more affectively, live a longer, happier life, and be able to continue hunting well into your years!  Get up, move, make changes, and you’ll never look...

Dylan is joined by none other than the man himself: Chuck Adams. Chuck was recently awarded several new world records and big game awards, and the two are here to discuss those records, and how the hunts unfolded. They also spend time talking about the mindset it takes to hang in there and make it happen, how to hunt in bad weather, tuning bows, and spending WAY too much money on unnecessary gear....

This week Dylan is joined by Shane Mowery and Jim Hoffman of Hoffman Boots. The three discuss the importance of good boots, what to look for in a boot, and fit and care for your boots. They also discuss some general feet care tips to keep you more comfortable, keeping you in the game longer, and making you more successful!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan is joined by Chris Dunkin, the Wireless Division Manager of Muddy Outdoors. The two talk all things trail cameras; year round use verse seasonal, tips to get the most out of your cameras, where to place them, and accessories to work alongside your cameras.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Dylan is joined by award winning Christian Artist, Rhett Walker, along with Nick Layton. The three talk about Rhett’s hang up with deer hunting, Dylan not being to keen on turkey hunting, and all of the different opportunities there are in the great outdoors to find something that YOU enjoy doing! You don’t have to do what everyone else does, or hunt the way everyone else does; do what Y...

The Ranch Fairy: a guy that stands out and does things his own way. This week Dylan unpacks The Fairy’s way of doing things. They talk about tuning bows, FOC, heavy arrows, sharpening broad heads, and shooting big pigs! The consensus of the entire conversation: shoot the arrows that YOU have confidence in! If it works, don’t change it!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...