Archery Country Podcast

Wade, Dan and Jack from our Rogers location talk with Chris Derrick, Sitka Whitetail Product line manager in depth about the best clothing for whitetail hunting. In this episode we talk about the Elevated II camo pattern and whitetails eyesight. Then we get into how Sitka builds their gear differently than other brands by solving the common issues that hunters run into with hunting clothes. We als...

Some of you may have seen the photos and now it's time to hear the story! Wade sits down with Keith and talks to him about his bear hunting success this year. They talk about the whole process of bowhunting bear, about what gear Keith used and why he chose that equipment.  If you like hunting stories you're going to want to listen to this!

Curious about crossbows? This episode is for you! In this episode Wade, Keith, and Desiree from Archery Country's Rogers location sit down and talk in depth about crossbows. Desiree asks the guy's questions that most "new to crossbow" customers have. We discuss when, who and in what circumstances a crossbow can be used in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We cover the different crossbow cocking mechanisms,...

Deer season is just 1 month away here in Minnesota. Troy, Brandon and Jon sit down with Jaren Tschida and talk in depth about dog tracking wounded deer with dogs. We talk about how he got involved with deer tracking, how he trained his dog, what breeds of dogs are used, how dogs track deer, and what's the best course of action if you make a less than lethal shot.  Want more information? Check out...

As we inch closer to deer season, it's time to talk broadheads! In this episode we talk with Scott Romero the owner of Swat Broadheads. He tells us the story about why he started engineering broadheads. We talk in depth about the design of Swat broadheads and how they differ from other broadheads you'll find on the shelf. If you haven't made your broadhead choice for the season you are going to wa...

In this episode we have the pleasure of sitting down with Dan Ness owner of MYO Atomic Level Training. We talk about the MYO studio and Dan's history with bowhunting. Then we discuss how physical fitness can really make or break a hunt. Dan talks about his hunting guide experience and how he learned firsthand just how much physical fitness can help maximize your hunting opportunities.  Dan gives s...

In this episode we sit down and chat with Charles Thayer who recently started self-filming his bow hunts. We talk about how he got into archery and his bowhunting journey.  Then we cover the benefits of filming your hunt and how fun it can be to re-live the hunt later. We also go over the cons of self-filming. Charles then tells his story of his 2021 hunt. If you've been thinking about possibly fi...

We interview Eric Griggs of GAS Bowstrings in this episode. We talk about his history and experience in the archery world and how he started GAS Bowstrings. Then we dive into why quality bow strings matter and how they play a part in your bow as a whole system. He explains how bowstrings are made and why they differ from other parts of your bow when it comes to quality. We talk about what the diff...

In this podcast we answer questions submitted by you, the audience! We cover all kinds of topics like hinge releases, avoiding bad shooting habits, tree stands, and archery leagues. We also answer some fun questions regarding who from Archery Country We would want to hunt with and why, who's the best shot, a few hunting stories about our fathers and grandfathers in honor of Father's Day coming up,...

Have you ever wondered what the difference between different bow sights is? Then this podcast is for you! Troy, Jon, Brandon and Adam from our Waite Park location sit down and go into depth about all the different bow sight options. We discuss fixed pin sights, slider sights, hybrids and digital sights. We talk about which bow sights each of us personally use, why we chose those sights and our exp...

Are you thinking about bow hunting out west? In this podcast Troy and Adam ask questions to Jon and Brandon about their out of state hunting experiences. They cover everything from tips for applying for tags, digital scouting, what's on their pack list, suggestions for gear, and many more common questions new out-of-state hunters may have. If you’re thinking about hunting out west and you’re not s...

This episode is a deep dive into Sitka Gear! We talk with Chris Derrick, Sitka Whitetail Product line manager and designer of Sitka Equinox Guard apparel. We talk a little about the history of Sitka. Next, we discuss the Sitka Equinox Guard collection and the engineering that went into this system to solve the problems that bugs like mosquitos, chiggers and ticks cause for hunters. We finish the e...

We sit down with Monty Mounsdon and Wayne Clauseman from Arrow Saver and talk all about bowfishing. We discuss each of their backgrounds, how arrow saver came to be and how arrow saver solves a common bowfishing problem. Then we dive into competitive bowfishing and how it became an outdoor passion for them. If you love bowfishing you need to listen to this episode! Check out the arrow saver here....

This is the episode that you've been asking for! In this episode Jake (Archery Country owner), Wade (from our Rogers location) and Jason (from our Brainerd location) sit down and dive deep into arrow building. We discuss arrow weights, penetration, front of center percentages, broadheads and scenarios. We talk about what arrow builds we shoot and why. We give our opinions and our experiences shoot...

Spring gobblers are on the mind and in this podcast our Waite Park crew is talking all about bowhunting turkeys. In this episode we get into what gear we use, we share a few stories, and talk turkey hunting strategy. We discuss the different options for broadheads and our experiences with each. Specifically, we talk about the pros and cons of body shot broadheads versus head lopping broadhead. If...

In this episode we sit down with all the full-time employees of our Rogers location. We go around the table and give our backgrounds on how we got into archery and which aspects of archery each of us has experience in. We give a little glimpse into our lives outside of the shop and then dive into archery pro shop life. We share a few comical pro shop stories. We hope this podcast gives you a bette...

Do you have hunting property or aspire to have your own hunting property to build memories on? You are going to want to listen to this podcast. In this episode we sit down with Nate, Joe and Jake of Kanati Land Management. We talk about how to make the most of your property and what services Kanati Land Management has to help build an ecosystem that can produce the bowhunting memories you are afte...

We get Hoyt's Marketing Director, Evan WIlliams on again to talk about Hoyt's 2022 bow line up. Evan talks about his 2021 hunting and then we dive right into the carbon RX-7. We also ask what the difference is between last year's HBX cam and this year's HBX pro cam. We talk about how and why the Vital grip is such a win for Hoyt this year. We discuss when and in what circumstances a customer may w...

This episode is a more casual episode. We sit down with Brandon (Buck), Jon and Adam from our Waite Park location and give you an opportunity to get to know their background. We get into how each of them started archery and how they've progressed to where they are at now. What makes our shops unique is that everyone that works for Archery Country has a serious interest and passion for archery. Eve...

In this episode Mark Hayes, Mathews Archery Engineering Manager, joins us again to talk all about the Mathews 2022 line up the V3X. He explains the differences of previous years bow to this year's bow. We get deep into the details of Mathews thought process of how and why those changes came to be. If you're thinking about getting a new bow this year, you are going to want to give this podcast a li...

Want to know how we feel about the new Bowtech, Hoyt and Mathews 2022 bows that have been released? In this podcast we give a run-down of the bows and we give an overall rating from the archery pro-shop perspective. If you're thinking about an upgrade this year on your bow you're going to want to listen! Check out the 2022 Mathews bows here: Mathews Bows (archerycountry.com) Check out the 2022 Bow...

In this episode we get Russell, the inventor of Scent Thief on the phone. We talk all about scent control, how Scent Thief came to be and the best way to use it with success.  During development, Russell came to realize you can't effectively eliminate odor so he created a product that completely inhibits the ability to smell. Scent Thief doesn't try to overwhelm your senses with a strong cover sce...

We now sell TETHRD PRODUCTS! In this podcast we sit with down with Ernie Power from Tethrd. We talk all about saddle hunting, what it is, why more hunters are trying it and how saddle hunting gives you more options with less weight. If you have thought about saddle hunting or are currently saddle hunting this podcast is for you. It is a great mix of entry saddle hunter information and tips, tricks...

Broadheads are a constant conversation in bowhunting. In this episode we get Matt Bateman National Sales Manager from Grim Reaper on the phone. We discuss the fixed blade broadhead options and mechanical broadhead options that Grim Reaper offers. Matt goes into depth about how there's not a one size fits all broadhead but that it's more about choosing the right broadhead for your arrow setup. We a...

In this episode with talk with Marketing Director Evan Williams from Hoyt about all the 2021 bows. Evan walks us through REDWRX and this years HBX cams. We talk about the difference between the RX-5 and RX-5 Ultra bows and how they compare to the Ventum 30 & Ventum 33. We also talk about what the Torrex and Eclipse bows can bring to the table. This podcast really sums up how Hoyt builds and design...