On this episode of Truth From The Stand, I’m sitting down with Joe Miles, and we’re digging into the kind of hunting that doesn’t get easier with better gear—cold sits, traditional bows, and the work it takes to stay honest in the woods. We talk longbows, confidence at the shot, and why preparation matters more […]
Read more "EP.478: Standing On The Shoulders of Legends | No Shortcuts"This week on Truth From The Stand, I’m sitting down with Chad Sylvester for a conversation that started light and ended up digging pretty deep. We talk about whether hunting has become watered down, and what that question really means in a world shaped by technology, influence, and constant noise. Somewhere along the way, we […]
Read more "EP.477: Is Hunting Being Watered Down"On this episode of Truth From The Stand, I sit down with Travis Keith, and we wander through the overlap between hunting, wrestling, and the kind of mindset it takes to stay in the fight when things don’t go your way. We talk about tracking—both deer and personal progress—the role mentors play whether you realize […]
Read more "EP.476: Effort Over Outcome | Two Buck Season | Travis Keith"Remembering why the chase still matters when the outcome isn’t guaranteed
Read more "EP. 475: When a Mature Buck Vanishes | What to Do Next | Jace Allen"This episode feels like one of those late-season sits where you’re not just watching the woods—you’re taking inventory of yourself. John and I talk about rolling into 2026, how fast time keeps moving, and what it means to stay sharp when life, injuries, and expectations start stacking up. We get into the reality of hunting […]
Read more "EP.474: When Hunting Stops Being Fun (And What That Teaches Us)"On this episode of Truth From The Stand, Aaron Hepler and I catch up after a long season and miles on the boots, talking about how seasons evolve and expectations need to with them. We get into adapting under pressure, trusting your gut when plans fall apart, and why dogs and bird hunts can be […]
Read more "EP.473: The Importance Of Adaptability In Hunting"In this episode, I sit down with Andy May to talk bowhunting the hard way—how weather and wind messes with your shot, why traditional archery forces honesty, and what you give up when you decide to really chase mastery. We get into the mental side of hunting, the tension between time, technology, and ethics, and […]
Read more "EP.472: Chasing Mastery | Andy May"In this episode, I sit down with Cameron from Hawk Optics and we dig into the nuts and bolts of actually learning deer—how pressure, access, and human movement shape their behavior more than most folks realize. We talk about deer living in cattails, how their senses change with terrain, and why wind and entry routes […]
Read more "EP.471: Expectations Vs. Reality"The traps that keep you…
Read more "EP. 470: Why You Feel Stuck In Your Hunting"Saying the quiet part out…
Read more "Authenticity In Hunting | Tony Peterson"