The Stickboys Podcast

The gang is back together. Join Ethan, Dalton, and Alan as the catch up on what Ethan has been up to for the last year and his new roll as president of The Professional Bowhunters Society, PBS. Additionally, they discuss many of the advantages, hunts, and all PBS contributes to bowhunters throughout the world. This includes the 2026 PBS Gathering in Indianapolis from March 11th – 15th. So, join us for the podcast and in Indianapolis.

Join us again for a trip to Alaska’s wilderness. Our friends Monty Browning and Bryan Burkhardt were once again kind enough to record and share their 2025 Alaskan Moose hunt. With the 2025 deer season over, we are excited to bring their hunts to you. Their incredible day-to-day adventures are the things most of us only dream about. So set back and join them by the fire as they share another Alaskan Moose Adventure.

Join us again for another trip to Alaska’s wilderness. Our friends Monty Browning and Bryan Burkhardt were once again kind enough to record and share their 2025 Alaskan Moose hunt. With the 2025 deer season over, we are excited to bring their hunts to you. Their incredible day-to-day adventures are the things most of us only dream about. So set back and join them by the fire as they share another Alaskan Moose Adventure.

Join Alan Altizer and Dalton Lewis for a recap of both the 2025 Season and “The Stickboys” podcast. You will enjoy some of the strategies employed by the team during various hunts of an extremely trying bow season, stories of a few hunts, and a recap of the last year and lessons learned.

The wilderness of Florida has historically been one of the most challenging hunting environments in North America. Having forged traditional bowhunting skills since the time of the Seminole Indians and those of the Thompson brothers, as told in “The Witchery of Archery”, Florida has produced some of the most skilled bowhunters and trad friendships in our history. One of these friendships is that of Don Davis and Flip Pallot. This week we are blessed to have Don join Alan Altizer in a discussion on the Florida wilds and his close friendship with a man most consider to be a legend in the fly fishing and traditional bowhunting worlds, but Don called him his friend. Don and Alan cover hunting and the wildness of Florida, which provides a better insight into the friendship that grew between Don and Flip. If you didn’t already know, you will after this discussion, “Flip Pallot was a very special man”.

When it comes to knowledge of the Whitetail deer, Gene Wensel is as good as it gets. Join Alan Altizer and Gene Wensel as Gene shares some of the knowledge gained over his lifetime pursuit of mature whitetail bucks. This is one of the most rock solid, common sense shows we’ve ever brought to you on this podcast. “Knowledge Through Experience by doing it the right way for the right reasons”, is why Gene Wensel is one of the most successful whitetail hunters in modern times.

Dreams do come true with good planning and hard work. Mike Yancey is a prime example of being able to experience multiple hunts of a lifetime. Just back from his 8th trip to Africa, Mike shares how a little planning and steady work has allowed him to not only hunt Africa again but share the experience with his wife and friends. Mike explains the steps to making a dream hunt become a reality, whether Africa or somewhere else. Additionally, he shares several great hunts.

This week Alan Altizer is honored to be joined by Montana’s legendary traditional bowhunters Peter Iacavazzi and Paul Brunner for a tribute to Karen Brunner. Paul’s wife Karen was an exceptional traditional bowhunter. Although her bowhunting career was cut short by physical issues, she stayed part of bowhunting and the outdoors for her entire life. Karen’s accomplishments are shining examples for other women wanting to bowhunt. Peter became close friends with Paul and Karen in his teens and shares stories of their making him part of the family. Paul shares many of his memories of Karen’s bowhunting accomplishments and heart felt thoughts of his best friend, hunting partner, and the love of his life.

On this episode Dalton sits down for an early morning chat with diehard bowhunter Chris Weist. Hailing out of PA, Weist is among the most driven bowhunters in the country, having scouted most days in the current calendar year. Woodsmanship is something you can't buy, and Chris certainly does his part to make sure he is ready for each fall. In this one we talk all things Whitetail, with a special focus on early season scouting. You don't want to miss it!"

This week Master Bowyer and Trophy Whitetail hunter Tom Jenkins joins Alan Altizer in an in-depth discussion of his approach to hunting mature whitetail. Tom graciously shares his wealth of knowledge ranging from setting up for early season, to techniques he uses in the late season. Over the years he has refined his skills as a traditional bowhunter and learned what works and what doesn’t work in the pursuit of trophy class animals. His trophy room is a testimony to his ability to take mature whitetail. You will enjoy this one.

This week Alan Altizer is honored to be joined by Montana’s legendary traditional bowhunter Paul Bruner. Paul gives a master’s class on hunting trophy elk with a traditional bow. Now at 82 years old, Paul is still successfully hunting monster bulls throughout the west. Having taken 68 bulls to date, his 70 years on elk hunting experiences is as good as it gets. Join us and enjoy this amazing traditional bowhunter as he graciously shares his knowledge!

This week Alan Altizer is once again honored to be joined by Montana’s legendary traditional bowhunter Rosie Roseland. Now an Alaskan native, Rosie is considered one of the best elk hunters with a traditional bow out there. Rosie graciously shares his wealth of elk hunting knowledge and a variety of techniques that have led to his continuing success for the last five decades. Times and the country have changed, and calling is far less effective. Rosie shares techniques that will help the average guy on public land kill an elk. This one is a must!!!!!

Part 1: This week PBS member Jeff Holchin joins Dalton Lewis to discuss DIY Elk hunts and shares an extreme amount of research of various western states and opportunities a hunter can take advantage of. Jeff has been incredibly successful at DIY hunts, having taken everything from hogs to moose, with elk being his favorite. This discussion is a wealth of knowledge. If you dream of killing an elk, this one is a must!!!!!

We are once again extremely honored to have Mr. M. R. James, founder of Bowhunter Magazine, share memories of his close friend, Paul Schafer. Paul Schafer was one of the greatest traditional bowhunters in modern times. Paul’s accomplishments with a trad bow have become legendary. In his short life Paul not only took numerous trophy class animals throughout the world, but he was also an incredible bowyer, an extremely loyal friend, and an amazing father. This week M. R. James graciously shares many heart-felt memories of his friend Paul Schafer with Alan Altizer. Join us to learn more about the man and friend, Paul Schafer.

Join PBS President Ethan Rodrique and VP Bubba Graves for a great update about all PBS is doing, and planning. Their discussion not only covers what PBS is involved in but discusses the contributions of members to improve bowhunting for all bowhunters. Gatherings, banquets, group hunts, and an incredible hunt package giveaway are just a few of the topics covered.

Part2: Manitoba is famous for BIG Bear. Join Ethan Rodrigue, Tom Jenkins, Big Ed and the gang for a campfire talk from Manitoba’s premier archery bear camp, “Stickflingers”. Owned and operated by traditional bowhunter Ryan Derlargo, Stickflingers has proven to be one of the most successful destinations for trophy bear in the past 15 years. The guys share their success from camp and Ryan graciously shares a lifetime of bear hunting knowledge. Fun, knowledge and dead bear are packed into this one!!!!!!!!!

Manitoba is famous for BIG Bear. Join Ethan Rodrigue, Tom Jenkins, Big Ed and the gang for a campfire talk from Manitoba’s premier archery bear camp, “Stickflingers”. Owned and operated by traditional bowhunter Ryan Derlargo, Stickflingers has proven to be one of the most successful destinations for trophy bear in the past 15 years. The guys share their success from camp and Ryan graciously shares a lifetime of bear hunting knowledge. Fun, knowledge and dead bear are packed into this one!!!!!!!!!

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, this photo of Brian’s 2025 bear speaks 10, 000 words!” This week Brian Koelzer joins Alan Altizer and shares stories from this year’s camp, including his mega-giant. As discussed in the podcast a few weeks ago, this camp is unsurpassed for mega bears. Join us for a great bowhunting conversation. If you are interested in a chance to hunt this private hunt, Brian discusses a chance to join them in 2026 as the PBS, The Professional Bowhunters Society, gives away a slot in a PBS hunt. Not only does this one cover a bear hunt of a lifetime, it covers the chance at a free hunt of a lifetime. Enjoy!!!

PART 2: This week Alan Altizer is honored to be joined by world renowned hunter Bob Foulkrod. Bob and Alan have been friends for many years. Bob is one of the most experienced hunters in the world today having traveled the world in pursuit of adventures. Bob’s accomplishments have included the Big 5, sheep throughout the world, and big game species on all the continents. Having been raised in the mountains of Pennsylvania, Bob was taught woodsmanship and traditional values at an early age by his father and mother. His hard work has allowed him to hunt the world with both bow and gun. The amount of knowledge he has gained in 70 years of hunting and guiding has been freely shared with hunters over the decades. Being a bowhunter who started out with a trad bow, Bob still loves the simplicity of the stick and string as he plans the trad hunts for the upcoming seasons. This one holds a wealth of common sense, traditional values, and tips.

PART 1: This week Alan Altizer is honored to be joined by world renowned hunter Bob Foulkrod. Bob and Alan have been friends for many years. Bob is one of the most experienced hunters in the world today having traveled the world in pursuit of adventures. Bob’s accomplishments have included the Big 5, sheep throughout the world, and big game species on all the continents. Having been raised in the mountains of Pennsylvania, Bob was taught woodsmanship and traditional values at an early age by his father and mother. His hard work has allowed him to hunt the world with both bow and gun. The amount of knowledge he has gained in 70 years of hunting and guiding has been freely shared with hunters over the decades. Being a bowhunter who started out with a trad bow, Bob still loves the simplicity of the stick and string as he plans the trad hunts for the upcoming seasons. This one holds a wealth of common sense, traditional values, and tips.