The Bear Archery Podcast

This week Dylan is joined by Scott Niska, who is the Creative Director at Tactacam. Scott is a phenomenal content creator and does a REALLY good job of sharing the story of his hunts through media, something we should all want to get better at! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan is joining this week by Jake Downs. Jake is an absolute killer, and the two discuss how to develop those killer instincts for yourself. They talk about stickbow setups, go on a couple rants, and talk about some of Jake’s favorite adventures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this month’s TRAIN WILD Dylan is joined by Dr. Preston Ward of MTN Physio. Dylan and Preston talk through not only the importance of keeping healthy shoulders, but some things to do if you’re experience shoulder pain, as well as some good preventative maintenance! 30% OFF Your Annual MTN Tough Subscription: Use Code “TRAINWILD30” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan is joined by Kristy Titus and her husband Yogi! The three talk about Yogi’s introduction into bowhunting, joining the TV and media side of hunting, and Yogi’s incredible adventures across the world as a guide and hunter. The three share fun stories, and talk about some great hunting opportunities across different countries that everyone should take advantage of! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this month’s COOK WILD, Dylan is joined by Chef Mike Castaneda for CRAPPIE CEVICHE! The perfect spring and summer dish after you get off the lake with fresh caught fish! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan is joined by Luke Johnson, the man behind Tyto Knives. The two dive deep into some of their favorite hunts over the years, and how they’ve matured as sportsmen over the years. Hear the start, history, and development of Tyto over the years, and the knife system these two currently run, and why they run it that way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan is joined by Al Perelli, President of Big Shot Targets. Exciting things are coming; with Big Shot recently acquiring Delta McKenzie, the best just got better. What does the consumer get when two of the biggest and best target companies join forces? YOU get bigger and better targets! What does the future look like, and what can you expect? Catch it all here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan is joined by Aaron Warbritton from The Hunting Public to talk turkeys! The two discuss some of Aaron’s favorite states to chase birds in, his most cherished memories, and his favorite of the THP crew to hunt with! They also talk about how to go about finding birds, and figuring out the best way to set yourself up for success to punch your tags! They also take a deep dive into the importance of supporting conservation efforts and small things that anyone can do to make a big difference! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan is joined by Weston Paul from MTN Tough to introduce an all new series, TRAIN WILD! Train Wild will be a monthly special taking you deep into living a healthier lifestyle to help you be more successful on the mountain, and keep you hunting longer in life! Training, dieting, supplements, stretching, flexibility, mobility, rehabbing injuries, and more will all be covered! For the intro, Dylan and Weston talk about the inspiration and WHY behind Train Wild. The two also discuss their journey in fitness, as well as what you can expect from the new series. 👇ELK HUNT GIVEAWAY👇 https://gleam.io/8a9Zj/bear-archery-x-mtn-tough-elk-hunt-sweepstakes MTN Tough Discount: TRAINWILD30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan is joined by Trent Murphy, a retired NFL Defensive End, and bowhunting enthusiast! What got Trent into hunting? He had a DOCTOR tell him he needed to add wild game into his diet, so he took to the field, and started his bowhunting journey. Born out of the necessity to have wild game, Trent is self taught, and has become incredibly successful, and the journey is INCREDIBLE to hear! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan is joined James Visser, from the Bow Disciples! The two discuss the representation that we as hunters give, as well as some iconic figures over the years that have made a big difference in the world of hunting. The two also share some fun stories, and talk about all of the big game hunting opportunities that California is often looked over for! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan is joined by a kindred spirit, Jon Goodwin, from Wild Game Freaks, to discuss the influence and reach we have among non-hunters, and how the cultural acceptance of hunting is QUICKLY changing! The two also talk about how to be successful hunters, how to have someone GRIT, and how to continue learning the animals that we pursue! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan is joined by Bryan Broderick from Day Six Gear to give you a COMPLETE guide to broadheads! Shapes, sizes, designs, functionality, material, and EVERYTHING in between! The goal: give you a complete guide to making the most educated choice about your broadhead selection! At the end of the day, the broadhead you choose is the FIRST thing to come in contact with the animal, and often times, the ONLY thing to come in contact with the animal. So, shouldn’t it be the MOST considered part of our gear? Check out 1stphorm.com/101podcast for the best supplements on the market! Use code HUNTING101 for 15% off at buckbourbon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan is joined by Ben Selleras, Australian bowhunter and conservationist. Ben is a VERY accomplished hunter, punching tags in 16 different COUNTRIES, and received awards for some of the biggest sheep ever killed in the world! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month, Chef Mike Castaneda is making venison lasagna! This is SURE to be a family favorite! Want to impress your wife? Make this for her, and she’ll be impressed! We promise! The Recipe: 1 lb Venison with Bacon 1/2 c Ricotta Cheese 1/2 c Mozzarella 1/3 c Basil Pesto 1 tsp Kosher Salt 2 c Crushed Tomatoes Lasagna Noodles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan is joined by Corey “Overtime” Anderson; UFC Vet, TUF19 Champ, and DIEHARD bowhunter! The two talk about Corey’s start in hunting, the journeys that it has taken him on, and the perfect balance that the serenity of bowhunting brings to the fighting life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan is joined by The Mad Scientist himself, Chris Duffin! Chris is a WORLD CLASS, record breaking strength athlete, and co-founder of Bearfoot Shoes. The Bearfoot Bruin is designed and built to be a bare foot style shoe, helping you strengthen your ankle and foot! Chris is very well informed on the foot and ankle, and how a bare foot style shoe can benefit mountain hunters on and off the mountain! Head over to bearfoot.store to check them out, and use code TRAINWILD. buckbourbon.com - use code HUNTING101 for 15% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan is joined by the man in the driver's seat, Jon Lene, President at Bear Archery. Dylan and Jon talk about Jon’s tenure at Bear so far, the changes and the growth that we’ve seen so far, and his vision for the company moving forward! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan is with Chef Mike Castaneda whipping up your new go-to venison recipe, THE FRENCH DIP! With very little prep, very few ingredients, and super easy to make, you’re going to go back to this one time and time again! The perfect recipe to throw in a pot and come back to ready to feed the entire family, or the big crowd you’re looking to introduce wild game to! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dylan is joined by Caleb Sorrells from Bear Archery to wrap up the “Build Your Bow” Series. Caleb and Dylan conclude the series with fine tuning and final sight in! The two go in depth on fine tuning your bow, different steps to take and several different tuning methods. We conclude the series with some tips for sighting your bow effectively and efficiently! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices