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EPISODE 12: Prince of Wales Black Bear Hunting Tactics This week on The Gritty Bowmen Podcast we share the bear hunting tactics we used hunting Prince of Wales Island in South East Alaska along with some of the challenges of hunting there.If you like this Podcast, please go to our website at www.grittybowmen.com and sign-up for our newsletter. You can listen to the audio-only version of this podcast on iTunes. Featured in this Podcast:Shelter Cove Lodge Log Cabin Sporting Goods StoreAlaska Fish and Game Bear HuntingKifaru International Backpack

EPISODE 11: 200 Days In The Field What Are You Eating? With Aron Snyder This week on Gritty Bowmen we meet again with Aron Snyder of Kifaru International. Aron is the previous owner of Rokslide, which is an internet hot spot for all things related to DIY backcountry hunting. In this podcast you’ll hear Aron’s strategies for taking care of his physical health--like how he eats in the backcountry and how he tries to sleep.  You’ll hear why these things are important. And perhaps you’ll gain some valuable insight on how you can improve our own experience on your next backcountry hunt.If you like this Podcast, please go to our website at www.grittybowmen.com and sign-up for our newsletter. You can listen to the audio-only version of this podcast on iTunes. Featured in this podcast: Butt hole Sandwich-Bagel, Almond Butter or Peanut Butter, Honey and Bacon“Sticks to your stomach like Wooly Mammoth”Crockpot: Steak, Olive Oil, Veggies. Cook until done.Spread onto a plastic Food Dehydrator tray and dehydrate. Throw into Big Ziploc bags and freeze. When you’re ready to go take 8oz of food per day in a separate Ziploc.  When you’re ready to eat add a cup of boiling water and let it rehydrate it self. Angel Hair Pasta with Elk BurgerIdahoan Potatoes and Dehydrate Elk Burger, Peas and CarrotsBreakfast: Aron’s Homemade Granola, Sliced Almonds, Craisins, Branched chain amino acids and glutamine, Chocolate ChipsWhey Protein PowderMTN OPS | Outdoor Performance Supplements --EnduroCostco - Propel Zero Flavored Water, Variety, 16.9 oz, 24 ct, Multi-vitamin, Emergen-C®, 90 Packets - Costco Fish Oil PillsAron wakes up and eats something to take the edge off. Protein Bar, Snack Bar etc. After he hunts he eats his breakfast. Lunch: Salami, gouda cheese, ciabatta bread, honey mustard. Plus some veggies.Ramadan Sandwiches Pork Cheese bacon and sausage on ciabatta bread Candy: Snickers, Payday, 87% dark chocolate bars Make your own jerky in the oven. Top Ramen: Remove Seasoning Packet. Make your own with Mrs. Dash and EVOO Tuna FishLÄRABAR | Simple. Pure. Delicious. LÄRABARMeta Fiber Wafers - MetamucilCommon Food Mistakes:Not eating enough. Not eating often.Sleep: Melatonin Barbell Shrugged Podcast on Sleep and Testosterone Levels with Dr. Kirk Parsley former Navy SEAL.  *Note this podcast is EXPLICIT. They drop F-bombs constantly. However, the sleep and testosterone information is invaluable. Sleep w/ Dr. Kirk Parsley - Barbell Shrugged Episode 113Aeros Pillow Ultra Light | Sea to SummitAron’s one-liners featured in this podcast:“It does stick to your stomach like a Wooly Mammoth”"It has enough salt to kill a donkey"“I could talk Bin-laden out of hiding”. “You Cameron Hanes leg humpers, don’t get mad at me.” “Cameron is harder then woodpecker lips. He’s a tough guy”“REI- Return Everything Incorporated”MeatEater with Steven Rinella on Sportsman Channel

In this Episode of The Gritty Bowmen Podcast we talk to Aron Snyder. Aron is the R&D (research and development) guy at Kifaru Internation and a well-known backcountry hunting enthusiast. Aron is also the previous owner of Rokslide, an internet hot spot for all things related to DIY backcountry hunting.As you listen you'll be wondering if you should shave your body smooth like an olympic swimmer (OR NOT), you'll learn about chaffing while in the backcountry and what you can do about it, you'll learn about Aron's preferred fire starter and what types of wood and gas stoves he likes to use and why and back country shelter options that he uses in extremely wet conditions like those found in SE Alaska and much more.If you like this Podcast, please go to our website atwww.grittybowmen.com and sign-up for our newsletter. You can listen to the audio-only version of this podcast on iTunes. Featured in this podcast:  http://www.kifaru.netMonkey Butt PowderBody GlideTherma-Rest Luxurylite Ultralite CotYouTube Therma-Rest Luxurylite Ultralite Cot AssemblyGear Review Therma-Rest Luxurylite Ultralite CotTrioxane Fire StarterPrimus Omnilite StoveKifaru Smith Cylinder StoveYoutube Review Kifaru Smith Cylinder Stove

"In a way... it's almost like life. You can take lessons you learn in the field and apply them to life and vice versa. There is so much you can learn with a bow in your hand." -- South CoxI just returned from a weekend scouting trip with my 12-year old daughter and my niece. Camping and hiking with them in the wilderness, sitting by the campfire and swimming in a cold mountain stream was rejuvenating. It felt good to get away from the pavement and the city and enjoy the outdoors. And for some reason, my scouting trip this weekend had me thinking about this film with South. I have fond memories of this visit to Stalker Stickbows. From the first moment I met South I liked him. We met at the Full Draw Film School in April 2014. My wife was diagnosed with cancer not long after that and South would PM me on Facebook every now and then to see how she was doing. South barely even knew me then. It was a very kind thing to do. Anyway, tonight I was just thinking about life and my kids and the peace I feel in the outdoors and it got me thinking about some of the things South talks about in this video so I had to come home and watch it again. I'm glad I did. If you haven't seen this film, take a minute and slow down. Set aside some quiet time and grab a cup of tea or whatever you like to drink and sit back and watch. Maybe South will inspire you to try your hand had a traditional bow. But if he doesn't, I hope his words and his views get you thinking about spending more of your time connected to nature instead of technology. Stay gritty.Brian Call

Brian discusses the camera gear the he uses to film Gritty Bowmen.

This week on Gritty Bowmen we hear from Brian Call. He takes us to where he grew up and where he now chases big Blacktail deer. He shares his love of Blacktail Deer and gives some insight about their behavior, as well as the tactics he has utilized to draw more deer to his small acreage.  Please take a moment to leave us a rating or a review on iTunes and or our Youtube channel. And as always, Stay Gritty.      

This week on Gritty Bowmen we go back to Rainier Oregon to talk archery shooting with our friend Cory Miller, owner of triple-x archery shop. We chat with Cory about common archery shooting mistakes that guys make and how to improve your shooting. We talk about his struggle with trigger-panic, a common problem among avid archers. Cory tells us some of the strategies he used to overcome the problem. And we talk about buck-fever. How do you  overcome it? And how do you make that critical shot in the heat of the moment when it’s all on the line.  http://www.kifaru.nethttp://themeateater.comhttp://xxx-archery.comwww.bowtech.com www.getmtnops.com

In Episode 5- Part 3 of Are You a Stalker? South Cox of Stalker Stickbows talks about the future of hunting, traditional bows, his "Grow With Your Bow" program for women and kids, where our food comes from and the negative affects of a divided hunting community.www. stalkerstickbows.com

That’s it for EPISODE 4 of the Gritty Bowmen podcast. Part 2 of Are you a Stalker? Stalking Monster Mule Deer w/South Cox & Stalker Stickbows.  I got a lot of information out of these two podcasts with South on how to kill a monster mule deer. In summary, South explained the need to have a positive attitude and Mental Toughness. Another key to his success is that South gets remote with a focus on wilderness areas. And South looks for hunting grounds with what he calls “Micro Topography” .South likes to stalk from above. This helps him with wind. Because deer bedded on hillsides tend to face downhill and therefore don’t see you coming. South also finds it easier to sneak in on the animal from above when you need to stay low or crawl. Unlike some hunters, South likes to wait until the animal beds down before he stalks his deer. South recommends buying the best glass you can afford. South stressed the importance of mounting your binoculars to a tripod. And when glassing, don’t just glass from the main ridgeline. Walk out on the finger-ridges that branch off the main ridge line and glass to the end of the finger ridge. South likes lightweight boots that have soft soles—he finds them quieter and they help him when hopping through a boulder field. He mentioned Solomon boots, the Lowa Zephyr, Lowa Renegade, and one of his favorites, the Ahnu Elk Ridge Mid. At 70 to 100 yards from his quarry, South sheds his boots and dons a thick pair of socks to silently close the distance. But he recommends marking the location of your boots somehow so you don’t lose your boots. And South likes Smoke in a Bottle brand wind checker. South carries 3 things in his front right pocket. Chapstick, lens cloth, and  Smoke in a bottle. www. stalkerstickbows.comhttp://www.ahnu.comhttp://moccasinjoedist.com/store/unscented-smoke/43-smoke-in-a-bottle.htmlhttp://www.lowaboots.comI hope you enjoyed this podcast as much as I did. Please take a moment to leave us a rating or a review on iTunes and or our Youtube channel. And as always, Stay Gritty.      

FILM: Oregon Elk Hunt 2014 Part 1

On this episode of the Gritty Bowmen podcast we talk with South Cox of Stalker Stickbows. South talks about the things every hunter needs to succeed; Getting Remote, Positive Attitude, Physical Preparation, Mental Toughness/Tenacity and Terrain. If you like this Podcast, please subscribe on our website. You can listen to the audio-only version of this podcast on iTunes. Featured in this podcast:  www. stalkerstickbows.comwesternbowhunter and elk hunter magazineeastmans hunting journalhttp://www.ndow.org/Education/Publications/  - Nevada Dept of Wildlife

Jason Phelps of Phelps game calls and Cory miller of xxx Archery talk elk calling strategies and what it takes to be a "Dragon Slayer".

Gritty Bowmen TV with Brian Call covers bowhunting (archery), backpack hunting & outdoor filmmaking. This show is down-right gritty and fun, with podcasts & short films.

What is hunting with the Gritty Bowmen like? Watch this short film to learn more.