Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Michael Varady. Mike is one of those guys I’ve had the good fortune to meet the past few years. The dude just flat out gets it done in the high pressure state of New Jersey. He was one of my inspirations to begin tinkering with a traditional bow. Like with all die-hard outdoorsman there’s always a season…hunting season, scouting season, shed season, turkey season…then fishing? Mike is as committed to the craft as anyone you’ll meet. And he just flat out gets it done. Always a good chat with Mike. Hope you all dig the chat as much as I did – thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 380

1. Adding a compound bow in the mix
2. Hunting low and shot angle
3. A September buck
4. Bonus bucks are great
5. Blood tracking dogs
6. And much more

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Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Luke Shimer. Luke is one of the best all around outdoorsman and most authentic people I’ve had the good fortune to know. Watching Luke run the in the mountains of Montana is like watching someone breathe…it looks natural and for him sustenance. Whether he’s chasing critters in the mountains or the streams of Montana…or salt water critters in the Caribbean…all I know is you’ll eat good. And you’re always welcome at his campfire – thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 379

1. Missing school to film hunts on VHS
2. A deep calling
3. Define hunting success
4. Expectations to produce
5. Yukon moose
6. No pack Sunday
7. Grizzly bear populations
8. And much more

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— Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ’s Archery World

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Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Nathan Killen. Nathan is one of the best hunters I’ve had the privilege to meet while running this podcast. His hunting is only outdone by the quality person he is. Nathan had a great year fulfilling a Long-time goal of killing a true giant public land monarch in the mountains of Virginia. Bucks like this don’t come around often, and if you pay attention, they’ll teach you lessons you might think you already know. Great chat as always – thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 378

1. Using multiple weapons
2. Deepening the experience
3. Closer than you might think
4. Identifiable droppings
5. Living close to the road
6. And much more

SHOW NOTES AND LINKS:

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— Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ’s Archery World

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Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Tim Bunao. Tim and I are birds of a feather in the sense that when we set a goal…there’s no turning back. We both have adopted a similar approach the past few years…and that’s simplifying things, and trusting our gut to find more success. Tim Moved west to expand his hunting opportunities a few years ago…he’s still a die-hard whitetail bow hunter. Now he ’s just added a few species to list. He had an epic season this year from as last minute move to stalk a whitetail, to killing a giant bull and stalking and killing a mountain lion the same day…with a bow! Super stoked to have Tim back on…he’s the real deal – thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 377

1. Believing in your own intel
2. The art of spot and stalk
3. The power of trusting your gut
4. Simplify hunting and find success
5. The short guy advantage
6. And much more

SHOW NOTES AND LINKS:

—Truth From The Stand Merch

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—Save 15% on Exodus trail cameras or arrows with code TFTS or just click this link for automatic savings at checkout!

—Save $$ on the Spartan Forge App with code TRUTH

—Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer, Tethrd & Spartan Forge

— Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ’s Archery World

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Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Steve Smallridge. Steve is a die hard outdoorsman , splitting his time mostly between chasing whitetails and duck hunting the big water of Michigan. The traveling whitetail gypsy bug has bitten him and he’s started exploring beyond his home state for the past few seasons …and finding success. He’s also a competitive Jiu Jitsu black belt and sees a lot of similarities between hunting and jiu jitsu…and that each ultimately feeds the other. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did – thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 375

1. Guilty Pleasures
2. Becoming a deer hunting black belt
3. Out of state hunts
4. Flipping the boat in big water
5. And much more

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— Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ’s Archery World

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Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Steve Jewett. Steve is has a been a bowyer for a few decades and is the owner of Bushmen Bows. I’m planning to begin my descent into traditional madness. I wanted to start last year, but a shoulder injury delayed my plans. Now that I’m functional again, I’m ready to make the leap and Steve is helping me get sorted before I take the plunge and have him build me a custom long bow – thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 374

1. How you become a bowyer
2. Hunting with traditional equipment
3. Making the hunt spiritual
4. How to get started when purchasing a custom bow.
5. And much more

SHOW NOTES AND LINKS:

—Truth From The Stand Merch

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—Save $$ on the Spartan Forge App with code TRUTH

—Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer, Tethrd & Spartan Forge

— Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ’s Archery World

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Today I’m joined by my buddy Chad Sylvester to do our annual “good, bad, and ugly” episode where we cover the season that was…all the good and all the warts. It’s impossible to lay a foundation for improvement without first examining what you’ve done well, and where you’re falling short. This episode acts as an annual reset for me and helps me take a hard look at the man in the mirror. Admittedly, I had a pretty good year, but there’s always things to work on. Hope you all dig the sesh – thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 372

1. Hunting bedded animals
2. Learning on the fly
3. Eating bugs
4. Making eye contact
5. Patiently aggressive
6. The band is back together

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— Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ’s Archery World

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Today I’m joined by Brandon Lilly. Brandon knew all too well the pressure to perform from his days as an elite powerlifting athlete. He draws on that experience to keep hunting free of the outside noise or pressure to perform. Doing hard things and reframing success, setting reasonable goals, and humbling yourself is the pathway toward gaining the most fulfillment in hunting…or anything. Make mistakes, learn from them, and embrace the beginning stages whether you’re a new hunter…or learning a new style of hunting. Brandon has a great perspective not just on hunting but on life, and our conversation is a great way to kick off the new year. I hop you all dig the sesh as much as I did – thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 369

1. Power lifting injury and dark times
2. A life saving friendship
3. The value of experience
4. Traditional bow hunting
5. Recognizing victories in hunting, not just filled tags
6. And more!

SHOW NOTES AND LINKS:

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— Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ’s Archery World

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Today I’m joined by my good buddy Greg Litzinger. Greg has had one of his best seasons…and one of his worst at the same time. He’s been in the game, having encounters more times than most in a couple seasons combined. A branch here, a deflected arrow there…and being just a step behind a target deer has been the story of his season. He’s still grinding it out…he’s the “Ultimate Warrior” and I have a feeling antlers will be in his late season future. Always love catching up with my guy – thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 367

1. The Ultimate Warrior
2. Hunting without cameras
3. Arrows released and bad shots
4. One step behind a target buck
5. The late season push
6. And more!

SHOW NOTES AND LINKS:

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— Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ’s Archery World

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Today I’m joined by my buddy Jace Allen. Jace is one of those people who is just born to deer hunt and chase mature bucks. He’s as dedicated to his craft as anyone you’ll meet. That doesn’t mean there aren’t hard lessons to learn…even for the most experienced woodsman. Most guys are thrilled to fill a tag no matter how the hunt ends so long as it end with a buck on the ground. Jace is a little different and the hunt and the animal means more to him than another piece of taxidermy on his wall. He’s been successful this season yet again…but he wasn’t happy with how the hunt unfolded – he expects more from himself and it’s why you won’t find a whitetail more deserving of success. Always a pleasure catching up with one of the Missouri killers – thanks for listening.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 366

1. How seasons with a trad bow make you a better hunter
2. Missing your target buck
3. Give them an easy death
4. A recovery, but not they way you want it
5. Late season hunting strategies
6. And more!

SHOW NOTES AND LINKS:

—Truth From The Stand Merch

—Save 15% on Exodus trail cameras or arrows with code TFTS or just click this link for automatic savings at checkout!

—Save $$ on the Spartan Forge App with code TRUTH

—Support our partners: Exodus Outdoor Gear, Genesee Beer, Tethrd & Spartan Forge

— Visit my local archery shop Bob and AJ’s Archery World

—Waypoint TV