Colorado Bowhunters Association Podcast

This week we have a CBA Legend, Conrad Dreher.  Conrad, a 4th generation Coloradan,  has been an active member of the CBA since 1979.  In his 4+ decades with the CBA Conrad has held nearly every position in the organization, serving as area rep in the 1970s and Chairman in the 1990s Conrad has seen the growth and evolution of the CBA from a rare and valuable perspective.  Check out Conrad's r...

Fred Bohm is a generalist hunter, writer, photographer, as well as owner and operator of Sage & Braker and hunting partner of podcast guest and CBA magazine contributor Joe Kavanaugh .   Fred splits his time between Colorado and Arizona while pursuing big game all over the west.  Having been in Colorado for 20 plus years with 10 years of archery experience this is an episode you dont want to m...

Cliff Gray is a native Coloradan, hunt guide, entrepreneur, content producer and a gem of a human being.   In todays episode we talked about Cliff's business and hunting history, some tips and tactics for safety and longevity in the outdoors as well as his newest passion which is sharing super valuable hunting content via YouTube .  Subscribe to his newsletter at https://pursuitwithcliff.com/...

Today we sit down with MEATEATER 's own Janis Putelis.  Janis grew up hunting deer in Michigan before moving out to Colorado at the young age of 19.  With no hunt guiding aspirations at the time Janis came out to Colorado to do Colorado things (skiing, fishing and enjoying the outdoors).  When he chanced into an opportunity to guide elk hunters in the Flattops he said yes and hasn't look...

Today we have a very special guest: Matt Yacca one of the highest-ranked Barebow Archers in the United States.  Matt shares some incredibly insightful tips on how he practices, trains and mentally prepares  for the highest levels of competitions as well as staying sharp on a year-round basis. Enjoy the episode and go help Matt get to the games if you can! Go Fund Me: Send Matt to the Pan Am Games...

Henry and Jake catch up for a post archery season recap.  Jake found first time western hunting success! Harvesting a 4x5 bull solo on an OTC public land tag.  Check out the YouTube video here: Colorado Archery Elk 2022 Join the CBA today for $40 annually and get access to 6 issues to our publication the Colorado Bowhunters Association Magazine  Check out the March/April Edition out for FREE HERE...

This week we sit down with Joe Kavanaugh, who recently took a beautiful Big Horn Sheep in one of Colorado's toughest units, S9.  Joe has an impressive hunting resume and since moving to Colorado about 6 years ago has really grown into a rock solid hunter and woodsman.  Today we cover the Story of Joe's success as well as his hunting history.  This was truly one of the best stories we&apo...

This week we sit down with Colorado Outfitter Flattops Wilderness Guides , manager Jimmy Oswald and lead guide Evan Koster.  I went up to their property just north of Dotsero Colorado to tour their outfit and have a conversation.  We discuss the history of Flattops Wilderness Guides as well as the personal hunting history of Jimmy and Evan.  We cover some hunting tips for bowhunting, specifically...

This week we sit down with Colorado bow hunting legend Paul Navarre.  Paul, in his 80s is still healthy as an ox and is someone most of us in the CBA look up to with great admiration.  In this episode Paul walks us through his incredible 2021 hunting season.  Paul is also very knowledgeable about and passionately opposed to the wolf reintroduction efforts currently facing Colorado.  Our conversati...

Today we sit down with former CBA Vice-Chairmen Operations  Craig Kimbell.  Craig has been a dedicated member and leader of the CBA for several decades.  Today we discuss some of his hunting stories, hunting history, history with the CBA as well as his love for the Spot and Stalk tactic.  Craig we thank you for your years of service and all you've done for the CBA.   Join the CBA today for $3...

Today we sit down with Elk calling champion Jermaine Hodges and Patrick Littrell of Colorado High Altitude Hunters.  Jermaine was a guest lecturer at the 2022 CBA banquet giving a couple of talks on elk calling tactics.  Today we discuss Elk calling, Elk behavior in regards to climate and altitude as well as their work with Colorado High Altitude Hunters. Jermaine Hodges: Instagram: @JermaineHodge...

Today we sit down with former CBA Chairmen  Gerald Rasmussen, Gerald has been an integral part of the CBA for several decades.  With an endless level of optimism and inclusion Gerald's energy lights up a room.  Today he shares with us some of his hunting history, family history and experiences with the CBA.   Gerald isn't boastful, as he states his whole purpose of being involved with th...

Today we sitdown with CBA memeber Ryan Vonderach, who has a long history of hunting and adventure with quite an impressive track record here in Colorado.  Ryan has pursued Elk, Antelope, Deer and Mountain Goats with his bow and has some awesome stories to share. Check out Ryan on Instagram: @Vondiii Join the CBA today for $30 annually and get access to 6 issues to our publication the Colorado Bowh...

Henry and Jake catch up for some Mid/Late season updates.  Henry and his family have had quite a successful year, where Jake has ... learned a lot.  Join the CBA today for $30 annually and get access to 6 issues to our publication the Colorado Bowhunters Association Magazine  Check out the March/April Edition out for FREE HERE Colorado Bowhunters Association: Colorado Bowhunters Association Join H...

Carmen Robinson (@_reneestrong) and I (@roguewoodsman) met at the CBA banquet 2021, like me Carmen is a new member of the CBA and a relatively new bowhunter as well.  We met up for a 3D shoot and decided to record our a conversation before we hit the course.  In this episode we discuss what it is like trying to find and join community as a new bowhunter.   The journey from being interested to bein...

Quick Draw Archery, run by Kevin Lewis has been operating out of Littleton Colorado for 7 years and serves as not only a great archery shop but also as a facilitator of archery events from Kids League to 3D League at Highlands Ranch and even pro events! "Quick Draw is a family owned and operated business on the west side of Highlands Ranch.  We have just two simple goals: 1. Provide an awesom...

Meat Cleaver Wild Game Butcher - Established 1976 and recently taken over by the Watson brothers.  Lucas Watson invited Henry and I to come tour the Meat Cleaver facilities and sitdown for a conversation about meat care and field preparation. The Meat Cleaver offers big game processing 365 Days a year with a conveniently located (non-associated) taxidermy shop directly across the street. In this e...

Rick Davis has been a member of the CBA for nearly 40 years and has been bowhunting for nearly 60 years!  Rick has served as a valuable role over many years representing the CBA on the western slope.   Rick has served as an Area Rep, Award Banquet Chairman and presently stands as the CBA Regional Director for the West Region.  Rick has completed the Colorado Big 8, has taken over 40 big game anima...

John Gardner has some WILD stories share.  John is a sheep and mountain goat guide, an avid bowhunter and an all around bad ass dude.  This is a must listen! Join the CBA today for $30 annually and get access to 6 issues to our publication the Colorado Bowhunters Association Magazine  Check out the March/April Edition out for FREE HERE Colorado Bowhunters Association: Colorado Bowhunters Associati...

Recorded at the 2021 CBA Banquet Trevon and Jake sit down with Steve Fernandez and Jessica Hackett. Steve and Jess shared their story of an incredible antelope hunt and other tales of their bow hunting Journey Steve is an avid Bow hunter and Hunting Guide based out of Colorado and rep'd by Hoyt Archery. Instagram: @Steve_Fulldraw Jessica Hackett is a little newer to the bow hunting lifestyle...

Marv Clyncke: Founding Member, Bow Hunter of the Year, Author and all around legend sits down with the guys at the 2021 CBA Banquet. In this episode Marv shares with us about the founding of the CBA, his evolution as a bow hunter and several breathtaking hunting memories. We only got to brush the surface of Marv’s 66 years of hunting experience, get the full story in Marv's recently published...

In the inaugural episode of The Colorado Bowhunter’s Association Podcast: The CBAs ABCs of Bowhunting co-host Henry Ferguson, Trevon Stoltzfus and Jake Kunken discuss their hunting history, involvement with the CBA and the future of the podcast.  We have updates from CBA’s CPW Liaison Joey Brown and a legislative segment with volunteer lobbyist Wesley Mendez.   Join the CBA today for $30 annually...