Gritty Podcast

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen I talk with Shane Mahoney. Shane Patrick Mahoney is the President and CEO of Conservation Visions Inc.. A Newfoundland native, he holds both an Honors and a Masters of Science degree in Zoology from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Mahoney has over 30 years experience working primarily as a scientist, wildlife manager, policy innovator and strategic advisor. Sh...

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen I sit down with my good buddy, Jason Phelps of Phelps Game Calls. Jason shares some of his elk hunting experiences and what he's learned along the way.

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen Sthealthy Hunter, Ryan Lampers and I review the book, "Boone: A Biography" by Robert Morgan. We talk about Daniel Boone's life as he helped bridge the gap of westward expansion in the United States, his love of the frontier and how he felt as it started to become "over populated", how he was captured by Indians and managed to escape, his daughter's capture and much...

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we talk broadheads with Aron Snyder. He talks about mechanical vs. fixed blade and pros and cons to both.  Broadheads reviewed on this podcast: NAP Kill Zone, Grave Digger Cut on Contact, Grave Digger Chisel Tip, Iron Will. 

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen Aron and I talk about our experience at the Total Archery Challenge in Big Sky, Montana. We discuss some exciting new things coming up for Aron, as well as our upcoming 2017 hunting season.

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we talk with Dustin Roe and Cole Kramer at the Sitka Converge in Bozeman, Montana. Dustin and Cole are backpack sheep, moose, bear and mountain goat hunting guides in Alaska and BC. They are a wealth of knowledge. We also talk about Dustin's pack dogs and the pros and cons.  Dustin owns Backcountry BC and Beyond. Cole owns Kramer Kodiak Guide Service and  Adventure...

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen I hang out at xXx Archery in Rainier Oregon with good friend, Jason Phelps. I asked Jason to give me some elk calling lessons and decided we might as well throw on the headsets. I hope you find this information valuable and good luck on your hunts.  More podcasts like this: EPISODE 26: Get'em Close Elk Hunting Seminar with Jason Phelps & Aron Snyder EPISODE   99: P...

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we talk with my friend Mark Livesay of Treeline Pursuits. I first met Mark at the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Rendezvous in Missoula, Montana. On this podcast we talk about hunting with Llamas; Mark's new obsession. Check it out. It's good stuff. You can follow Mark on social media @treeline_pursuits on instagram or Treeline Pursuits on Facebook. 

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we meet with Brandon Bates, Casey Harbertson and Brian Brian McElrea to talk technology and hunting. 

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we talk with Corey Jacobson about his film, "The Linguists". 

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we talk with MMA fighter, Chad Mendes and former MMA fighter, Luke Caudillo. This is just a bunch of guys hanging out and having a good time. Aron and Luke go way back and they like to talk smack. It's funny stuff. 

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we meet with CrossFit Games Athlete, Chris Spealler. Chris recently qualified for the 2017 games in the newly formed 35-39 year-old Masters Level Men's competition. We at Gritty Bowmen will be rooting for him in August!    Chris and I discuss exercise myths, his experience with over training and how to prevent injury and still maintain your fitness if you are worki...

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen Aron Snyder talks about how to improve your shooting. Brian and Aron also talk about some of the recent events like the Total Archery Challenge and Alpha Bowhunting Challenge. Previous Gritty Bowmen Episodes mentioned in this podcast: Episode 86 : The Arrow Podcast with Cory Miller EPISODE 152: Aron Snyder Shot Process For Compound & Traditional Episode 153: Iron M...

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we meet with Joel Turner of ironmindhunting.com. Joel has helped a lot of people improve their shooting. He's a proponent of controlled process shooting and we actually discuss the idea of "auto-pilot shooting" vs. controlled process shooting. It's good stuff! I LOVE talking to Joel about this stuff. Heck, I enjoy talking with Joel about anything. Check this one ou...

Hello folks, on this episode of Gritty Bowmen I was able to hang out with my friends from Rockhouse motion--Aaron Hitchins, Dustin Lutt and Logan Ross. Sometimes you meet someone who's work you've admired. Or an individual you'ved looked up to because of the message they've shared or the principles they stand for. And so in your mind you've built them up into something special--and then you meet t...

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we meet with Jana Waller & Jim Kinsey of Skullbound TV. We talk about how they met and fell in love and how they began Skullbound TV. Jana and Jim are two very down-to-earth people that love what they do and share a passion for hunting, conservation and working with wounded veterans.

Hello friends, on EPISODE 251 of the Gritty Bowmen podcast we had the pleasure of hanging out with my friends Ryan and Hillary Lampers from the Hunt Harvest Health podcast to talk testosterone, gut health, diet and more. That same evening, Ryan and Hillary joined me in a discussion with my good friend, and backcountry food aficionado, Heather Kelly, the maker of Heather's Choice Backcountry Meals....

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we talk with good friend and Head of Customer Support at Kifaru International, Frank (TortLife) Peralta. Frank and Aron talk about their latest hike in Colorado. They talk about navigation, fishing, survival, gear, shelters, cooking as well as manliness, mental toughness and how it can sometimes backfire on you if you're not careful. It's gritty. On this episode of...

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we talk about communication devices. Aron talks about some of the different types of communication for different situations. The times they've been used in the field and his dealings with Delorme.    Gear mentioned in this podcast: Iridium GO  DeLorme InReach   SPOT device  Global Star 9505A   Garmin Rhino 650 Garmin Wristwatch GPS 401 foretrex

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we talk with my good friend Duane, The Rock, Sessions and his brother, Wes Sessions. Wes shot the Montana State Record Non-typical Bull Elk this year, on PUBLIC LAND. This episode will make you feel like you're sitting around the campfire swapping hunting stories. It's good stuff. 

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we hang with my good friend, Train To Hunt Champion, bowhunting phenom and archer extraordinnaire, Phil Mendoza. AKA Backcountry Bowhunting Cholo. AND we hang with my Trash Talking, hyper-fit, Crossfit buddy, Shanely Brezen and my friend, veritable strongman, Brian Horton. Phil Mendoza owns No Limits Archery in Denver, CO and is the Director and owner of Alpha Bowh...

  On this episode of Gritty Bowmen Aron goes over his Archery Tool Kit.  Gear List: Extra "D" loop material  Allen Wrenches (depending on how far packing in) 2-Gorilla Glue or Locktite  levels (doesn't always pack these) extra nocks (3 minimum) extra inserts  field tips Big tube of glue  (leave in my truck) Bowstring Wax Scorpion Venom  (leave in my truck) Halo Serving 5-10ft in my pack (Leave the...

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen Aron Snyder goes over the gear in  his "Possibles Pouch".  Gear list:  Medium or Large Kifaru Pull Out Steripen Classic Small ziplock with: Disinfecting wipes alcohol wipes big band aids Waterproof Cell phone E Case MSR Aquatabs Gore tex patch kit alcohol wipes for the patch kit Seam Grip Gore Tex Gear Aid Seam Grip Sealer & Adhesive Adhesive Knit 2nd Skin Spenco S...

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we talk with Tim Burnett of SOLO HNTR. Tim talks about solo hunting safety and what you should avoid while hunting solo and the things you can do to help yourself stay out there longer.  We also talks about some of the gear he uses and his sleeping system and what sleep aids are doing to your body.   Gear mentioned in this podcast: Thermarest NeoAir Therm-a-rest Lu...

On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we meet with Ryan and Hillary Lampers of Hunt, Harvest, Health.  So… about a month back--Aron Snyder hit the big 4-0. And I'm well on my way to 43. We're not exactly old, but we're not spring chickens either. We're fit for two older guys--in fact, we're in better shape now than we were in our early 30s--and we're pretty happy about that. But father-time isn't backi...