The Bowhunter Podcast

Michigan bowhunter Mike Callas traveled to Iowa this past fall for a DIY, public-land hunt, taking a 200-plus inch, 21-point bruiser on his very first sit. Callas joins Associate Editor Mark Demko to talk about how he planned for the hunt, scouted and tagged a true whitetail giant! He also shares his tips to help other bowhunters tag out-of-state trophies.

After chasing a giant Ohio 8-pointer for parts of five months and more than 70 hunting days, contributor Clint Casper finally dropped the string and tagged his trophy! Casper joins Editor Christian Berg to recount the epic hunt for this monster 8 and shares the secrets to his hard-earned success.

It's Christmas Eve, and Contributor Clint Casper joins Editor Christian Berg to recap their fall hunts and share lessons learned along the way. Berg recounts his trifecta of whitetail success in Kansas, Ohio and Pennsylvania, while Casper reflects on grinding for 47 days in the Utah backcountry without punching a tag.

Safari Club International has been a leading voice for hunting for five decades and will hold its 50th anniversary conference in January in Las Vegas. Ben Cassidy, SCI's Executive Vice President of International Government & Public Affairs, joins Associate Editor Mark Demko to discuss the Club's conservation heritage and new initiatives to protect our hunting heritage well into the future.

Ravin continuously pushes envelope when it comes to crossbow technology and performance. In 2021, Ravin's R500 became the first production crossbow to shoot 500 fps, while the new R18 features a super-compact, takedown design that you just have to see to believe. Ravin Product Manager Jacob Aldridge joins Associate Editor Mark Demko for a deep five on these new bows and offers a sneak peek at what...

U.S. Olympian Casey Kaufhold became the the second-youngest archer to ever represent America at the Tokyo Games this summer. This fall, she's got her sights set on taking her first trophy whitetail buck. Kaufhold joins Editor Christian Berg to recap her Olympic experience, her silver medal win at the 2021 World Championships and the many parallels between how she prepares for competition and bowhu...

Ethical bowhunters do all they can to recover wounded game. But what happens when the blood trail runs out -- or there's no sign at all -- and you simply cannot find the animal? In this episode, we dive into the use of leashed tracking dogs and explain how these amazing animals help hunters recover quarry that would otherwise never be found.

Few things match the whitetail rut when it comes to bowhunting excitement. However, hunting this magical time can also be frustrating without a solid game plan. Veteran outdoor writer and TV host Mark Kayser joins Associate Editor Mark Demko to share his top rut-hunting tips, including how to increase the odds of success on small parcels, how to tackle highly pressured public ground and what to do...

Deer season is here, and this episode will help you stay on top of the whitetail action! Field Editors Bill Winke and Eddie Claypool join Editor Christian Berg to discuss some of the best days to be in the woods this fall and how your hunting strategies should change over the course of the season.

If it seems like all the big bucks have disappeared from your trail cameras, this episode is for you! Kip Adams from the National Deer Association joins Editor Christian Berg to discuss the dreaded "October lull" and how changing deer behavior during the early part of archery seasons can make it difficult to relocate bucks that have abandoned their summer patterns.

Garmin's brand new Xero A1i PRO is the most technologically advanced bow sight ever, allowing you to range your target at full draw and instantly get a spot-on aiming point out to 100 yards or more. Other features include a digital level, flight apex indicator to help you avoid obstacles in the arrow's path and much more. Garmin's Chad VanCamp joins Editor Christian Berg to discuss how the A1i PRO...

Owls are super stealthy predators, and ASIO Gear designed its innovative RAPTOR camo pattern to mimic an owl's ability to disappear in the woods. ASIO Founder Joe Miles joins Associate Editor Mark Demko to talk about the pattern's development and the company's full line of apparel built with bowhunters in mind.

Tree saddles are perhaps the hottest items in deer hunting -- and for good reason! Saddles offer a host of advantages, from helping you shed weight and be more mobile to making use of trees that simply won't work with traditional stands. Trophy Line's Shawn Ferguson joins us to discusses the saddle-hunting surge and how you can jump into the fray.

If you've ever wanted to break into the bowhunting industry full time, this episode is for you! Associate Editor Mark Demko joins the show to discuss his new role with Petersen's Bowhunting, his background in media and the outdoors and tease some of the new content initiatives we are working on behind the scenes.

Most elk bowhunters focus on the rut, but the early season can actually be the best time to bag a bull. In this episode, Field Editor Eddie Claypool shares tactics he uses to consistently tag public-land trophies on opening day.

In this episode, the legendary Ronnie "Cuz" Strickland from Mossy Oak joins Editor Christian Berg to discuss the company's all-new Country DNA camouflage pattern as well as share deer-hunting stories and dish his views on how technology is changing the bowhunting landscape.

Wildlife biologist Zack Vucurevich is an eligible bachelor who jumped into the online dating scene full throttle during the COVID-19 pandemic. He said his online interactions led to a lot of great conversations discussing hunting with non-hunters. In this episode, Zack shares some of those stories and dives into detail about how to better manage habitat for whitetails and get ready for this fall's...

When traveling to hunt, an RV or travel trailer can put you right in the heart of the action! Jeff Cavins, CEO and co-founder of RV-rental company Outdoorsy, joins Editor Christian Berg to discuss how a mobile bow camp can simplify the logistics of your next bowhunting adventure.

Easton's Gary Cornum joins Editor Christian Berg in Florida hog camp to talk about the latest hunting arrows and why micro-diameter shafts can help you fill the freezer.

Editor Christian Berg and Brian Flaherty from TenPoint Crossbows take a break from this week's Florida hog hunt at Osceola Outfitters to discuss the latest trends in crossbow hunting and have a closer look at a couple of the company's top new 2021 models.

Calling all turkey fanatics! The Petersen's Bowhunting 2021 Mobile Turkey Tour kicks off next week in a 32-foot luxury RV. Contributors Clint Casper and Zeke Pipher join Editor Christian Berg to discuss this year's roving turkey camp, along with a discussion of our hunting areas in Nebraska, planned hunting tactics and and how you can follow the tour in real time.

Hunting shed antlers is an annual rite of spring, but LOOKING for them and FINDING them are two different things. In this episode, Whitetails columnist Jason Snavely and successful shed hunter Emily Schaad join Editor Christian Berg to discuss the finer points of shed hunting and how the antlers you find can help you be more successful this fall.

Thanks to a new partnership with Sportsman Channel, Competition Archery Media is now broadcasting live coverage of the ASA PRO/AM 3-D tournaments to a national audience. PJ Reilly, CAM's on-air host, joins us to discuss the new coverage, the growing popularity of 3-D shooting and how participating in 3-D shoots can make you a better bowhunter.

From the COVID-19 pandemic to increasing competition for big-game tags, the competition for quality, public-land hunting has never been stiffer. In this episode, public-land, big-game guru Randy Newberg discusses the current state of public-land hunting and offers advice on how — despite the challenges — bowhunters can still enjoy awesome DIY adventures on America's public lands.

Melissa Bachman, host of Winchester Deadly Passion on Sportsman Channel, commits herself to bowhunting year-round, and the results speak for themselves. Whether doing long-range shooting practice on the 3-D course, hitting the water for some bowfishing or enhancing habitat on the many properties she hunts, Bachman is always preparing to the make most of her next opportunity at a trophy buck or bul...