Archery Country Podcast

We sit down in Cody, Wyoming, with Justin Fry from Gunwerks to talk about the unrivaled shooting experience and what makes Gunwerks one of the leaders in precision long-range shooting. We dive into the custom rifle systems they build, the components that make up a complete setup—from premium optics and bipods to caliber selection—and how everything works together for maximum performance. Justin al...

On this episode of the Cabin Fever Outdoors Podcast, we sit down with Austin Felix to talk all things bass fishing, archery, and the outdoor lifestyle. Austin shares professional-level tips and tricks from his experience competing on the Bassmaster Elite Series, along with stories from his archery career, competitive shooting background, and the accomplishments that have shaped his journey in the...

In this episode of the Cabin Fever Outdoors Podcast, we head to Brainerd, Minnesota, sit down with Carson, and Ryan to discuss the evolution of Cabin Fever Outdoors and the exciting addition of Archery Country. We dive into how Cabin Fever Outdoors has expanded its expertise beyond archery to include live bait fishing and firearms, becoming a comprehensive shop for all things outdoors. Whether you...

Episode 71: We sit down with Nick Gardner and Jake Mancl from HHA Sports to break down the latest and greatest in archery sight technology. From the new XV-3 to the Nytrx Pro and Tetra lines, we dive into what makes HHA sights stand out in today’s market. The guys also walk us through the history of HHA Sports and highlight the innovation, durability, and performance-driven features that continue...

In today’s episode, we sit down with Cabin Fever Outdoors, the newest addition to the Archery Country family. Jon, Garrett, and Chris share their backgrounds, areas of expertise, and the passion that drives their team. We dive into everything Cabin Fever has to offer—from firearms and ammunition to archery and fishing—covering all major categories for outdoor enthusiasts. The conversation also hig...

The Archery Country & Cabin Fever Outdoors Podcast is back for the 2026 season and bigger than ever.  This year we’re diving into everything outdoors — from archery and bowhunting to fishing, firearms, and ammunition — bringing you real conversations with the people who live it every day.  Throughout the season we’ll sit down with brand representatives, industry experts, and professional outdo...

Welcome Back to the Archery Country Podcast, we circle back to the most downloaded podcasts we have, the 5 star Bow review podcasts.  This year we ran up to the Waite Park Location and sat down with Managers Brandon Looman and Jon Kraayenbrink, to discuss the feel, efficiency, real life speeds, and draw cycle.  If you're in the market for a new rig or have purchased a new bow see where it ends up...

Welcome Back to Archery Country Podcast, in this episode we sit down with Neil Hilla from Rock Road Outfitters in Gregory , SD. GET ENTERED IN THE GIVEAWAY FOR A 5-DAY WHITETAIL/MULE DEER HUNT in SOUTH DAKOTA with  Rock Road Outfitters  out of Gregory, SD! INCLUDES guided hunt, lodging and meals. Tag will need to be purchased by recipient along with any taxidermy fees, if desired. HOW TO ENTER: 1)...

On this podcast we sit down with Jack Opatz and Cole Schultz, two accomplished hunters and shed hunters.  These guys team up and travel over 5 states to collect the magical antlers from whitetail deer and elk, They provide some great advice on getting permission and also talk about private land versus public land tactics. Some great tips and tricks on how to be more successful on the "adult easter...

The Archery Country Podcast is BACK! On this episode, we are excited to be talking to Elam Lapp, Zach Swanson and Nick Gardner with RAW Frozen Scents, a new product to all of our Archery Country locations . Elam Lapp the CEO of RAW Frozen Scents talks about the deer farm, how they get the scents, what they do to produce quality scents, how they package it and get it to you for   Elam gives a break...

Big Wade talks all about tuning. Paper tuning, group tuning, walk back tuning and broadhead tuning. If you've ever wondered what the difference is or why it's necessary then you are going to want to listen to this episode. Wade covers the tips to make the most of your time tuning, which tuning can be done in the shop and how to finish tuning on your own for the most accuracy.  Whether you prefer a...

Big Wade is back at it with his tips and tricks series and in today's episode he goes in-depth about stabilizers . Why do people use them, who should use them, how many should they use and which size and which brands... He answers all these questions and more. Towards the end of this episode, he also talks about soft-nock sets. He covers what they are and why they can make a difference in your arc...

We're back and ready for the 2024 podcast season!  In this episode, Wade breaks down some tips and tricks for shooting a thumb release for accuracy. He talks about the different issues that can come along with switching from a wrist release to a thumb release and what may need to be adjusted when transitioning. Then Wade dives into 3 different methods to try when shooting a thumb release. He discu...

Dan and Wade answer your questions about the rut! Listen now!   Whether you're a seasoned archery pro, a newbie looking to get started, or somewhere in between, our team of passionate archery enthusiasts is here to assist you every step of the way. We're more than just a shop; we're a community that thrives on the love for the sport. Stop into one of our 3 Minnesota locations or shop at Archerycou...

Wade and Jake chat with Ev and Jaimie from Code of Silence! Code of Silence is a new product line for Archery Country stores and we are excited to share their apparel with you.  We dive into Ev and Jaimie's history in the hunting apparel industry. We cover the different product lines Code of Silence offers and what scenarios these pieces are built for.  We talk in-depth about hunting apparel, ever...

Wade, Dan, and Desiree from the Archery Country Rogers location talk all about broadheads. We start with the factors to consider when buying a broadhead. We dive into a few different scenarios, how the right broadhead/arrow match and tune is the best way to get accuracy. We talk about the pros and cons of both fixed-blade broadheads and mechanical broadheads.  We talk briefly about broadheads for...

In this episode of The Archery Country Podcast, we sit down with John Dudley, the host of Nock on Archery, to discuss in-depth his history with different bow brands, what he learned through those experiences, and what finally led him to the development of the Nock On Carbon Levitate from PSE . John goes into depth about why he wanted specific features on the Levitate.  The Levitate discussion led...

In this episode, Wade talks about driver sights and the common models that we sell. Then Wade runs down in detail how to make the perfect sight tape for BlackGold, Axcel , Spot Hogg , and HHA sights. Wade sprinkles in helpful tips for getting your sight tape right and he dives into why you might want a driver-style type sight.  Here's the ruler tool that Wade talks about using to mark. Have questi...

Wade heads up to the Waite Park Archery Country and sits down with Jon and Adam to talk about what they’ve chosen for their bow setups for this year. They go into detail about which bows they chose, what accessories they picked and why. They both talk about hunting and league shooting, the changes they’ve made through out this year to get their setups right for them. This podcast is all about the...

Wade gets Dirk Durham, Marketing Manager of Phelps Game Calls on the phone. We talk a little bit about his background, the history of the Phelps Game call company and then we get into what makes a good turkey call and why Phelps calls stand out among turkey calls. We talk about which Phelps calls are best for beginners, we cover some different scenarios and turkey calling tactics.  We also cover t...

Wade and Jack from our Roger's Archery Country pro-shop sit down and talk about bowhunting turkeys! Warm weather is nearly here in Minnesota and gobblers are on the mind. Wade and Jack discuss what equipment they are using this year and why. They touch on different decoy strategies, calling, and shot placement. This is a great podcast to get you amped up for 2023 Turkey Season.   Stop by  ArcheryC...

Today we are talking about one of the techiest archery gadgets on the market, the Garmin digital bow and crossbow sight. Wade, Keith and Dan from the Archery Country Rogers location sit down and talk about their personal experiences with Garmin sights, they go through the different models, the setup and then they cover Garmin crossbow sights. The discuss different use case scenarios for the Garmin...

Now that the dust has settled with 2023 bow releases we're talking to John Scovil from the Mathews design engineering team to discuss the changes they've made to bring us the Phase4. He talks about the limbs and the condition testing of the phase4. Then we move on to talking in depth about Mathews accessories . We dive into the cams and mods. Mathews mods allow efficiency no matter your draw lengt...

Keith, Dan and Wade from our Archery Country Rogers, Minnesota location sit down and talk all about arrows. Whether you're crazy about arrow builds or brand new to arrow builds this podcast has some great information. We talk about the different diameters of arrows, pros and cons, and components. Then we talk about our favorite arrow builds from over the years.  Shop Arrows and Arrow Components at...

New year, new bows are out! This episode is our annual rundown of the new bows and the opinions of Wade, Dan, Keith and Jack from our Rogers Archery Country location on the changes made from each popular archery brand and each gives their rating. This episode is great for those who are looking at the 2023 bows but haven't decided which is for you. We talk about the Mathews line-up, Elite, Bowtech,...