Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 334 - 2025 ATA Recap On this podcast Adam and John sit down with Nate Rozeveldt to recount their recent trip to the Archery Trade Association Show in Indianapolis. Archery Show Highlights Nate, Adam, and John reflected on their experiences at a recent archery show, noting its smaller size and fewer major brands. They explored bows like the Bowtech Prime,...

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 333 - Mindful Meat Processing - Nick Otto - The Huntavore Podcast On this podcast Adam talks with good friend and host of the Huntavore Podcast Nick Otto on venison processing, foraging, hunting with kids and more.  Sustainable Food Sourcing: Adam and Nick discussed their passion for hunting and foraging, highlighting Nick’s podcast, Huntavore, which focu...

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 332 - Solo Public Land Kansas Buck - Nate Rozeveld - Michigan Wild Podcast On this podcast Adam talks with host of the Michigan Wild Podcast Nate Rozeveld on his recent solo trip to Kansas on which he killed his first out of state buck and his first buck on public land after 15 years of attempts. Nate has a very lofty set of goals and standards and we tal...

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 331 - Behind the Grit - Derek Bradeis - Latitude Outdoors Authentic Storytelling in "The Grit": Derek emphasizes that the show evolved into a platform to build relationships with viewers by showcasing unfiltered moments and authentic hunting experiences, improving production quality over time. Hunting Strategies and Persistence: Derek's hunting approach s...

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 330 - Scouting Secrets and Snow Tracking: Unlocking Late Season Deer Hunting - Johnny Stewart Early Season Challenges: John’s hunting season began with extensive scouting in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, targeting mast crop areas and clear cuts. Despite his efforts, these spots underperformed, leading him to shift his focus to Ohio, where he had success...

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 329 - Michigan's Hunting Dilemma: Balancing Tradition and Regulation - Josh Arbogast Deer Behavior and Hunting Challenges: Josh shared impactful observations of deer behavior during a trip to Illinois and a solo hunt in Michigan, where he targeted a specific elusive buck. Both hosts discussed the role of understanding deer habits across different environm...

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 328 - Late Season Bow Maintenance Tips Every Hunter Should Know John’s Return to Bowhunting: After a two-year hiatus due to house renovations, John returned to bowhunting and faced several challenges, including competing with other hunters for spots and equipment mishaps like dropping his bow rope. Despite this, he successfully set up his tree stand and r...

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 327 - In-Season Scouting Hacks: Finding Next Years Success in the Late Season -Jake Berghuis Jake’s Hunting Journey: Jake Burghuis shares his hunting experience, emphasizing the importance of finding "edges" in public land as key deer habitats and discussing his evolution from hunting fawns with a stick bow to targeting mature deer. Jake’s Dedication to H...

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 326 - Kayaks, Bucks, and In Season Hustle: Hunting Tennessee's Waterways Reflections on a Tennessee Hunting Adventure: The group highlights the importance of water access, which enabled them to explore less crowded areas and create a unique hunting experience. Adapting Strategies for Success: Through scouting and terrain analysis, the team adjusted their...

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 325 - Small Bucks and Big Lessons - Eric Clark - Okayest Hunter Balancing Family and Hunting - Eric opens up about the challenges of balancing hunting time with family commitments, reflecting on reduced time outdoors and shifting priorities. Defying Industry Pressures - Both hunters discuss the pressure within the industry to hunt big bucks, advocating fo...

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 324 - Water Access, Transition Lines & Gut Feelings - Eric Nelson Adam and Eric discussed their hunting strategies, focusing on the importance of water access, transition lines, and understanding deer behavior and movement patterns. They also shared their experiences of hunting in challenging environments, such as areas with water bodies and thick vegetat...

From First-Time Hunter to Veteran: The Growth at Deer Camp Camaraderie and Learning: Adam and Joseph emphasized the camaraderie and learning opportunities at deer camp, where experienced hunters share knowledge with others in a supportive, non-competitive environment. Therapeutic Benefits: They discussed the personal and therapeutic effects of the deer camp experience, which provides a mental rese...

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 323 - Precision, Patience, and Imperfect Shots: An Epic Start to Deer Season Traditional Bow Hunting Success Adam shared his journey of taking down his first doe with a traditional bow, emphasizing the precision and patience needed for success. Strategic Hunting Techniques Adam and Byron discussed key strategies, such as using back cover, setting clear sh...

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 322 - If You Miss That Elk, I Will Cut Your Bowstring - DIY Colorado Elk Adam, Frank and Ernie sit down and recount their trip to Colorado for a DIY Private/Public Land elk hunt and how Frank was able to finally draw his bow after 5 long years and harvest a bull elk.   https://www.spartanforge.ai - save 25% with code bowhunter  https://www.latitudeoutdoor...

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 321 - Public Land vs Private Land - Can We All Get Along? - Nate Rozeveld - Michigan Wild Podcast Adam sits down with the host of the Michigan Wild Podcast to discuss the upcoming season and the differences between public land and private land hunting. Targeting higher age class deer and using public land to learn different tactics and to see what other h...

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 320 - The Legacy of Michigan Hunting - Kevin Vistisen - Deer Hunter Podcast  Family-Oriented Hunting: Adam and Kevin discuss involving their children in hunting, with a focus on Adam's daughter's shooting with an eye patch. Season Changes and Frustration: They express concerns about unclear changes in Michigan's hunting regulations, particularly around yo...

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 319 - Spartan Forge: Merging Tradition and Technology in Hunting - Bill Thompson Spartan Forge: Evolution and Philosophy – Bill reflects on his journey in creating Spartan Forge, originally for personal use, now a full-time success. He shares insights on balancing work, passion, and upcoming hunting plans. Hunting Industry Shifts & Technology – Bill discu...

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 318 -  Early Season Strategies Every Hunter Should Know - Jacob Emery - DO3 Outdoors Early Season Strategies: Adam and Jacob discussed effective strategies for early season hunting, focusing on the importance of patience, observation, and adapting to deer behavior as environmental factors change. Camaraderie and Passion: Both hosts emphasized that while t...

The Benefits of an Unconventional Hunting Approach: Adam and Alex explore the idea of entering the hunting season unprepared, discussing how this method can enhance the hunting experience. They emphasize the importance of adaptability and learning through experience rather than over-preparing. Effective Hunting Strategies and Terrain Adaptation: Alex shares his approach to selecting hunting spots...

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 317 - Adjusting Your Hunting Mindset - Matt Lehr - Mobile Hunters Dojo On this episode of the Bowhunter Chronicles podcast Adam sits down with friend and fellow podcaster Matt Lehr to discuss some of the pitfalls that come along with hosting a hunting podcast, killing a memorable deer and being a hunter in and from Michigan in general. We discuss the mind...

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 316 - The Unfortunate Truth of How Hunting Regulations Get Passed - Jordan Hoover On this episode of the Bowhunter Chronicles podcast Adam sit down with Whitetail Advocate and future Michigan NRC hopeful Jordan Hoover to discuss how hunting regulations are passed in the state of Michigan and what actually went on with the Michigan Deer Management Initiati...

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 315 - Choosing Your Water Access Vessel - Jeff Klump - Water Feather Boats On this episode of the Bowhunter Chronicles podcast Adam has good friend and hunting buddy Eric Nelson in studio to talk with Jeff Klump from Water Feather Boats to discuss water access and the differences of the types of boats out there.   - Intro to water access - Why water acces...

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 314 - Setting Lofty Goals - Joseph Davis - Generations to Hunt Podcast On this episode of the Bowhunter Chronicles podcast Adam sits down to talk good friend and host of the Generations to Hunt Podcast Joseph Davis about his journey into hunting, archery, podcasting and then into the thought process behind pursing a single buck and a single class of deer...

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 313 - Unlocking the Mystery of The Red Moon - Adam Hays - Team 200 On this episode of the Bowhunter Chronicles podcast Adam sits down to talk with owner of the Red Moon Guide and creator of the Team 200 outdoor program Adam Hays to discuss how animals not just whitetail deer act when the moon is in different positions in concert with the earth.     - Intr...

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 312 - Up Your Hunting Game with Bowhunting League - Ben Harrison - Brad Collings On this episode of the Bowhunter Chronicles podcast Adam sits down to talk with Ben Harrison and Brad Collings about the Bowhunting League. What it is and how it has become so popular as well as built a community around “competition”   - Bowhunting League roots and beginnings...