The Pope & Young Podcast

Dylan and Justin are joined by Mark Kenyon, host of The Wired to Hunt Podcast. The three discuss common misconceptions about Pope & Young, having a conservation mind, and how to navigate through tough debates on wildlife conservation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan and Tim are joined by Jack McNaughton for the incredible story of how he shot his NEW WORLD RECORD Typical Whitetail in Velvet near the Smokey River in Alberta!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan is joined by Steven Ward, from Wards Outfitters. The two discuss making the transition to traditional archery, the incredible hunting opportunities that Mexico offers, and the DEER SLAM RAFFLE!  Get entered to win and COMPLETE YOUR DEER SLAM: https://pope-young.org/products/76829/COMPLETE-YOUR-DEER-SLAM-SWEEPSTAKES Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan and Tim are joined by Durk Stark, owner of Hell’s Canyon Ranch. The three talk about Durk’s work in the industry, some exciting things coming from Velvet Antler Technologies, Flex Fletch, and Hell’s Canyon!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan and Tim are joined by Blake McPhaul, one of the newest staff members at Pope & Young, to introduce himself and take a deep dive into arrow builds!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan is joined by Billy Gonzales, from AZ Buck & Bulls LLC, one of Pope & Young’s incredible outfitters. The two talk about different hunting opportunities in Arizona, Billy’s obsession with Coues’ deer, and a life threatening injury on the mountain!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan is joined by world class auctioneer, John Bair. John is one of the premier auctioneers in wildlife conservation, and has recently auctioned off a couple RECORD BREAKING tags! The two discuss the importance of supporting wildlife conservation through auctions, as well as other ways to get involved in wildlife conservation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim and Dylan are joined by Justin Spring and Luke Coccoli from The Boone & Crockett Club. Justin and Luke worked together to develop the ALL NEW online fair chase and hunter ethics learning module! The four discuss what all goes into building such a program, the purpose it serves, and the incredible amount of good it can do for new hunters, and seasoned veterans alike.  Learn more about your ad c...

Dylan and Tim are with P&Y Executive Director, Justin Spring. The three talk about their upcoming year, draw success, and draw hopes! They go through some show recaps from ATA, Sheep, and Western Hunt Expo. They also dive into a little bit about the scoring process, the history of the process, and the reasons behind the 60 day drying period.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Tim and Dylan are joined by Cody Robbins from Live 2 Hunt. The three discuss Cody’s start in the industry, his life changing mentorship with one of his bowhunting heroes, and some of the crazy adventures he’s been on! They also take a dive into some pretty deep topics about Cody’s thoughts and attitude towards Pope & Young, and how recent encounters with the organization didn’t turn him away, but...

Dylan and Tim are joined by Scott Bakken, Chief Operations Officer at Dialed Archery, and 2nd Vice President of Pope & Young. The three discuss Dialed Archery and its beginning, but also discuss Scott’s vision for the future of Pope & Young.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan and Tim are joined by Jim Winjum, President of Kenetrek Boots, a long time supporter of P&Y. Jim is no stranger to hunting big animals with a bow, and the three swap stories of some of their favorite hunts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan and Tim are joined by Skip Peterson from Gearhead Archery, one of Pope & Young’s proud Corporate Partners. Skip is the owner of Gearhead Archery and is continuing to change the game when it comes to powerful performance from the shortest axel to axel bows on the market! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan and Tim are joined by NEW WORLD RECORD holder, Fred Sweisthal. Fred’s Canada Moose in Velvet is a chart topping bull, and he’s here to share the entire story!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan and Tim are joined by Chris Krampe, NEW WORLD RECORD HOLDER! Chris’ beautiful Roosevelt’s Elk in Velvet has just been verified as the new world record! Chris is here to share the entire story, and relive the hunt of a lifetime!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Tim and Dylan are joined by Curt Wells, Editor of Bowhunter Magazine, and Host of Bowhunter TV. Curt has been in the industry for a long time, and been around Pope & Young through a lot. The three talk about some changes through the years of bowhunting, things that Pope & Young has been through, and the directional change that P&Y is continuing to try to make in order to be the voice of...

Dylan and Tim are joined by Josh Carney, Son of the South, for a VERY fun conversation. Josh shares the incredible story of a hunting accident that changed his life forever, and the journey he’s been on since to become the best he can be and motivate others along the way. Josh also demonstrates his INCREDIBLE ability to make nearly any animal call with his mouth!  Learn more about your ad choices....

Dylan and Tim are joined by Justin Spring, the NEW Executive Director of Pope & Young. The three discuss the organization, their conservation efforts, some misconceptions around P&Y, why you should join, and Justin’s vision and hopes for the organization moving forward.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan and Tim are joined by Doug Clayton, Pope & Young’s Conservation Chairman. The three discuss recent and upcoming conservation projects that P&Y has been involved with. Pope & Young is constantly working to preserve, promote, and protect your rights as a bowhunter. They also discuss why you should become a member, and what your membership does to further bowhunting conservation.  Learn more ab...

Dylan and Tim are joined by living archery legend, Neil Byce III. Neil was Papa Bear’s last student, and still runs the operations at Bear Archery’s production factory today. The three talk about the legacy of Mr. Bear, the development of technology through the years, and the future of bowhunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan and Tim are joined by Pope & Young Board Member, Jack Culpepper. Jack recently became an official measurer for Pope & Young, so the three discuss the process that a person goes through to become a measurer. They also discuss the upcoming Bowhunters Bash in Texas, and what it means to be an ambassador for Pope & Young, and the importance of protecting our rights as bowhunters.  Learn more abo...

Tim and Dylan are joined by new world record holder, Daniel Welker! Daniel killed his GIANT Velvet Woodland Caribou in 2021, and with the score being verified at The P&Y Panel in April of this year, Daniel was awarded his new WORLD RECORD at the Pope & Young 33rd Biennial Convention this year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pope & Young Podcast is BACK! New cohost, upcoming events, big game records, and bow hunting stories. It’s all here and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason and Dylan are joined by Steven Ward, owner of Ward’s Outfitters, one of just three to receive the Pope & Young Outstanding Outfitter award this year. The three discuss the importance of supporting those who fight for your rights, Steven’s journey to becoming an outfitter, and the world of broad heads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan and Jason are joined by Bowdy Gardner, who is now the world record holder of the largest Typical Velvet Mule Deer ever harvested with archery equipment! Bowdy’s incredible mule deer, scoring 218 2/8”, just received the Ishi Award at the 33rd Biennial Pope & Young Convention. The exclusive Ishi Award is the highest honor which the Pope and Young Club can bestow upon a bowhunter, and is only a...