Bowyer Podcast

Madison Hoerner is a native Montanan whose lifestyle is deeply rooted in the outdoors. Raised around horses and hunting, Madison developed a passion for traditional bowhunting at an early age, thanks to strong family traditions. Madison is a STRONG gal! She’s actively hunting with a 60lb longbow, and putting large game in the freezer. Listen as Matthew and Madison discuss the blessings of being ra...

On this episode of the Bowyer Podcast, Matthew sits down with Brian Cook—founder and co-owner of Vuni Gear, a cutting-edge hunting apparel company and proud sponsor of the podcast since day one. Brian brings nearly four decades of bowhunting experience to the table, having owned and run several successful archery pro shops in Utah before launching Vuni. Known for its mission to go Beyond the Green...

On this episode of the Bowyer Podcast, Matthew sits down with traditional bowhunting legend Randy Cooling. From the frozen North in pursuit of polar bears to remote corners of the globe chasing wild game, Randy shares stories from a lifetime spent bowhunting at the edges of the map. They dive into his acquisition of Safari Tuff, the trusted gear company built for hardcore traditional archers, and...

On this episode of the Bowyer Podcast, Matthew sits down with returning guest and pal Cubby Hoover — a skilled carpenter and traditional bowyer who lives in southern Missouri. The two catch up on the past year, dive into Cubby’s fellowship with the Cane Creek Archery Club, and swap stories, including one about nearly losing a foot while cutting saplings in flip-flops. They also get candid about th...

In this special solo episode, Matthew Morris reflects on one year of hosting The Bowyer Podcast—sharing the unlikely origin of the show, favorite moments with inspiring makers and bowhunters, and an exciting vision for what's next. From heartfelt stories and deep conversations to plans for including more indigenous voices, academic experts, and conservation leaders, this episode offers a raw, behi...

Join Bowyer Podcast host Matthew Morris as he sits down with Chris Guadiz and his boys, Gavin and Gabe, to discuss their recent trip to Molokai. The group of traditional bowhunters spent several days on this rural, but beautiful island chasing the ever vigilant axis deer with a simple stick and string. Listen in to see how they did, and gain some insight if a trip like this tickles your fancy.  Fi...

Bailey Cloud has been passionate about archery and bowhunting since her early teens, spending much of her youth immersed in the sport and working at a local archery shop. She has traveled across the United States competing in compound bow tournaments, and in 2018, she shifted her focus to traditional archery. After college, Bailey and her husband moved to Iowa, where they worked with Nock On Arche...

On this episode Matthew sits down with his two sons, Waylon and Finnley to discuss their spring hunting adventures. This is a  bit of an ad-hoc episode, and a little of script … but aren’t all of em? I hope you guys enjoy this little peek into the Morris crew and perhaps inspires you to take your kiddos on an adventure or two.  Keep this podcast on the radio waves. Support our show partners: Polit...

Trad Hunters is a vintage-style bowhunting magazine built in the spirit of classic 1950s outdoor publications — No filler. No noise. Just real bowhunting the way it used to be. Inspired by the legendary outdoor magazines that shaped generations of hunters. Every page, every illustration, every detail in 1950's style. This pre-sale offering is rapidly becoming the most anticipated publication in tr...

Al Chapman is widely regarded as one of this generation’s great traditional bowhunters, but he is too humble to admit it. A true outdoorsman, man of faith, and southern gentleman, Al has spent a lifetime pursuing wild game, primarily across the southeastern United States, but also on exciting adventures in far-off places like Namibia. He is an active member of the Professional Bowhunters Society,...

Bryan Burkhardt is a lifelong traditional bowhunter and the current President of Compton Traditional Bowhunters. Born and raised in Michigan, Bryan grew up immersed in the hunting tradition, visiting Bear Archery headquarters as a child with his father. He had the rare opportunity to hear stories firsthand from legends like Fred Bear and, later, Glenn St. Charles. A passionate outdoorsman, Bryan h...

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Roberts of Sauk Trail Archery. A few years back, Mike made the leap to full-time bowmaking, continuing the family tradition and stepping into the footsteps of his father, who started the bow business years ago. Mike shares his journey—from his personal origin story and family life, to the decision to take the reins of Sauk Trail. We also dive into the lineup...

In this episode, Matthew chats with Spencer Sutliff from Domain Outdoor LLC. The conversation kicks off with Matthew’s exciting new land acquisition and his vision to create a traditional bowhunting-only hunt club. Step one in the journey? Improving flora quality to support better wildlife nutrition and give hunters a greater chance of closing the distance to their quarry. Spencer shares practical...

In this episode, Matthew sits down with Mr. William “Willie” Pekah (Peek-ah)—a Comanche elder, lifelong educator, traditional bowyer and fletcher, and all-around fascinating human. Willie has spent over 40 years working to sustain the cultural practices of the Comanche people, while also collaborating with other Native tribes to rejuvenate traditional lifeways. His work has even taken him to Holly...

Pat Newcomb is an accomplished hunter, family man, entrepreneur, and the chief bossman behind Nukem Hunting. Pat and Matthew discuss hunting from the ground, their upcoming turkey hunting plans, and the Nukem Hunting origin story. Nukem Grab & Go Hunting Blinds come with a lightweight and adjustable design, are easy to carry and set up in seconds for mobile hunting. They come in a variety of camo...

Meet Nancylia or as her friends call her Nan, a remarkable blend of tradition and nature. As a skilled traditional archer, Nan not only masters the art of the bow, but she also brings her precision and dedication to her homesteading lifestyle, where she thrives in sustainable living. Nan also works on a vibrant flower farm, where she cultivates an array of blossoms, bringing color and beauty to ev...

Ray Fletcher is the man behind Riverbend Longbows. Ray grew up in New Mexico, but spent much of his adult life in Iowa with his wife, raising their children, and working as a tradesman for a couple of decades. In 2024, Ray and his wife made the bold decision to move to a former homestead in southern New Mexico. We all dream about, and perhaps romanticise a pivot to the simpler lifestyle….but lack...

On this episode, Matthew sits down with a couple of new pals from the inaugural Buckskin Jamboree All-Traditional Shoot, hosted by The Archery & Bow Club (TAB) in Grey Court, South Carolina. TAB Archery Club hosts archery events. The club is part of the South Carolina Archery Association (SCAA) and Western Carolina Archery Circuit (WCAC). TAB is an all-archery club, but decided to bring back some...

Today, we’re joined by Bear Newcomb, an eight-generation Arkansan and passionate outdoorsman from the Ozark Mountains. Bear is a skilled hunter, trapper, and houndsman, with a talent for flint napping and crafting selfbows. Beyond his hands-on expertise, he’s also a forward-thinking conservationist, working full-time with The Meateater team while pursuing a degree in environmental science. Whether...

Drew Kohlfofer is an avid traditional bowhunter, family man, and entrepreneur. Drew and his father own and operate Selway Archery. Selway Archer builds off the shelf and custom quivers for traditional bows. Whether you’re looking for something simple and clean, or radical and bespoke, Drew can get you what you need. We talk about bootstrapping a small business, balancing hunting and family time, a...

Today I had the honor of sitting down with Mr. Fred Eichler to discuss bowhunting, stewardship, and even touch on Fred’s contributions to modern recurve bow and trad equipment designs.  His passion for bowhunting has taken him all over the world in pursuit of his next adventure, whether it's hunting brown bears in Alaska, pronghorn antelope in Colorado, or coyotes on neighboring farms.  Fred truly...

Rick Spicer has worked with Pack Rat Outdoor Center in Fayetteville for over 25 years. During that time he has developed and led many different wilderness skills classes and programs. He taught climbing as an AMGA single pitch instructor for 15 years and for the last 10 years has focused on backcountry survival. He has worked as an instructor for Boulder Outdoor Survival School in Utah helping to...

On this episode I sit down with the  Ranch Fairy himself, Troy Fowler. For those that know of Troy, they know he has a big personality, a goofy laugh, and takes arrow dynamics pretty seriously. Kidding aside, Troy has been a lifelong student of arrow flight and bowhunting, to include over a decade hunting with traditional kit. We discuss arrow tuning, setups, go on a few tangents about fishing, an...

I am excited to bring to you our first volume in the Icons of Traditional Bowhunting series with Mr. Gene Hopkins. Gene has been hunting with the bow & arrow for over 50 years, having hunted from Alaska to Sonora, and from Maryland to Oregon as well as 3 Canadian provinces. Gene has a passion for the preservation of our bowhunting heritage. Bowhunting is the king of sports, and it is through our e...

Deacon Andrews is the founder of Sisu Strong Performance Lab in Park City, Utah. A strength and conditioning coach, Deacon has spent the last 18 years building durable athletes. His clients have included Olympians, Xgames medalists, adaptive athletes, SWAT team members, Special Operations soldiers and backcountry outdoor guides and hunters. His passion for being ready for anything, anywhere, anyti...