Becoming a Bowhunter

Becoming a Bowhunter
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Becoming a Bowhunter

Join host Matty Tuner as he becomes a bowhunter. Discovering tips, tricks and insights to help fast-track YOUR journey as a bowhunter.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    The Ashby Method with Dr. Ed Ashby

    This week Matty is joined by living legend Dr. Ed Ashby. Dr. Ashby was the man who helped to reinstate bowhunting in South Africa. The man documented over 630+ animals that he took with his bow and arrow. Each time trialing different arrows, broadheads and total weight setups to come to a conclusion of best setups for bowhunters which is all documented and shared through “The Ashby Bowhunting Foundation.” https://www.ashbybowhunting.org/ “The goal of every bowhunter should be to achieve the most penetration possible on an animal, with the intent of a full passthrough.” - Dr. Ed Ashby  |  Founder Podcast topics: - The Science of Bowhunting: Ethical Hunting Redefined - Heavy Bone Thresholds and Their Impact on Success - Stalking Skills: The Lost Art of Close-Range Hunting - Lessons from 631 Animals: Dr. Ashby’s Bowhunting Insights - Mechanical vs. Fixed Broadheads: The Ultimate Debate - Conservation Through Bowhunting: A Hunter’s Role in Wildlife Management - The Physics of Penetration: Why Momentum Matters Most - The Future of Bowhunting: Innovations and Challenges Ahead And much, much more… Find Dr. Ed Ashby’s Work: https://www.ashbybowhunting.org/ Make a donation to the foundation: https://www.ashbybowhunting.org/make-a-donation Find Becoming a Bowhunter: Instagram: @becomingabowhunter.podcast Hosted by: @mattyafter Podcast Sponsors: Dog and Gun Coffee @dogandguncofee Bloody great coffee ready for adventure - Use code BOWHUNTER for $10 off your next purchase. Visit https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/ Kayuga Broadheads @kayuga_broadheads For precision and reliability in your hunting gear use code BAB10 for 10% off your next order. Check out https://www.kayugabroadheads.com.au/

    2h 4m

  2. NOV 8

    Perfect Your Shot Every Time with Joel Turner

    This week Matty is joined by Joel Turner from Shot IQ. Joel has cracked the code to override the human instinct and safety mechanisms that we have in place can negatively affect your accuracy inside of shooting.  Whether you’re shooting a gun or shooting your bow, this system is an easy-to-implement process that removes target panic and makes a repeatable process every time. Podcast Topics:  - The Australian paddy melons - how did this all come to fruition - The Science and psychology behind the shot process - Open and closed loop systems - Thoughts are not thinking - How to override your thoughts and take back control - Applying the system to each style of release aid  - Compound Vs. Trad Shot - An elk hunt to remember - The trick to calling in Bull Elk and Red Stags And much, much more. Find Joel Turner: @joelturneractual https://www.turnermodel.com/ https://www.shotiq.com/home https://www.mindiq.com/enroll Find Becoming a Bowhunter: Instagram: @becomingabowhunter.podcast Hosted by: @mattyafter Podcast Sponsors: Dog and Gun Coffee @dogandguncofee Bloody great coffee ready for adventure - Use code BOWHUNTER for $10 off your next purchase. Visit https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/ Kayuga Broadheads @kayuga_broadheads For precision and reliability in your hunting gear use code BAB10 for 10% off your next order. Check out https://www.kayugabroadheads.com.au/

    1h 39m

  3. OCT 25

    Bow Hunting For Beginners: Everything You Need To Know w/ Matty Turner

    This week is another solo episode in which Matty does his best to bring you a beginners' guide to bowhunting. Inside this episode, Matty takes you through the A-Z of everything you’ll need to know to get started in bowhunting in 2024 and beyond. Think of this episode as an open letter to anyone looking to get into bowhunting, new to bowhunting, or even someone still looking for their first success with the bow.  Episode topics:  Buying a bowAccessories Arrow weights and spinesBroadheadsPerfect practice - develop a repeatable processGain access (paid, public or private)How to approach a new hunting block on your first visitThe stalkAnimal behaviour Field dressing - different approachesMeat careMeat processing.  Relevant Episodes: #1 - Buying the perfect bow with Ian Summers  #133 - Using Wilderness First-Aid To Save Your Life with Christie Pisani #115 - Gaining Hunting Access w/ Matty Turner #98 - Liam’s Rut Recap and Perfect Shot Placement with Liam Woods #43 - Meat Safety When Hunting with Bevan Blacklock  #97 - Cooking Wild Meat with Ross O'Meara Videos Worth Watching:  Home-made target:  https://youtu.be/uvy2-lWB9sI?si=GI9kcmhB0HGV1cnA Shot placement for Australian Bowhunters with Liam Woods: https://youtu.be/nKSvR4_2RSU?si=2lmnTlHwTbeeh91o Find Becoming a Bowhunter: Instagram: @becomingabowhunter.podcast Hosted by: @mattyafter Podcast Sponsors: Dog and Gun Coffee @dogandguncofee Bloody great coffee ready for adventure - Use code BOWHUNTER for $10 off your next purchase. Visit https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/ Kayuga Broadheads @kayuga_broadheads For precision and reliability in your hunting gear use code BAB10 for 10% off your next order. Check out https://www.kayugabroadheads.com.au/

    1h 57m

  4. OCT 11

    Mastering the Traditional Bow with Ben Maher

    In this episode, Matty is joined by renowned traditional bowhunter Ben Maher.  Ben has been pursuing his passion for traditional archery and bowhunting for decades. But it hasn’t always come easily, which sent Ben on a pursuit of gaining coaching and becoming the best shooter he can be. A lot of great tips and tricks were shared inside this one that helped Ben to overcome his target panic. Ben is a very passionate lover of all things traditional bows and bowhunting and has been a helpful pillar of the traditional community for a long time. Podcast Topics: - Ben's early introduction to archery and bowhunting through his father - Stuff your wheels, give me recurves & longbows - Bowhunting turkeys in New Zealand - Target panic: Overcoming mental hurdles and embracing a triggerless shot - Many mentors make light work — unless you’re Ben Maher (or so Tom Clum, Rod Jenkins, and Joel Turner would say) - Key lessons and takeaways from the best in the biz - Bowhunting transforms lives - Sometimes, the best hunts are the unsuccessful ones - Promoting positive perceptions of bowhunting to the wider community - The growing popularity of traditional archery and bowhunting in Australia And much more... Find Ben Maher: @benmaher73 Find Becoming a Bowhunter: Instagram: @becomingabowhunter.podcast Hosted by: @mattyafter Podcast Sponsors: Dog and Gun Coffee @dogandguncofee Bloody great coffee ready for adventure - Use code BOWHUNTER for $10 off your next purchase. Visit https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/ Kayuga Broadheads @kayuga_broadheads

    1h 41m

  5. SEP 27

    How to Shortcut Your Bowhunting Success with Jordan De Jong & Adam Barter

    In this episode, Matty is joined by Jordan De Jong and Adam Barter as they recap the hunt that was on their drive home. This hunt was Jordan’s first-ever experience of bowhunting. Matty and Adam made it their goal to help fast-track Jordy’s hunting abilities and get him his first animal with the bow. They were successful; however, they didn’t come without challenges. This recap gives great insights into what worked well, what didn’t work at all and what each member of the hunting party would have done differently to make good of the opportunities that weren’t fruitful. Podcast Topics:  - How’d we get here?  - The excitement that new blocks bring - Seeing your first critters in the wild - The first stalk failed - Good! - The second stalk failed - Good, what did you learn? - What made the third stalk a charm? - Pigs, & goats… Take your pick - Wind - Day 2 - Hello Mr Fox - Check your gear, DUMMY. - The mountaintop that keeps on giving. - Biggest takeaways - Bowhunting changes lives! And much, much more. Find our guest: Jordan: @Jordodejong Adam: @adam.j.barter Find Becoming a Bowhunter: Instagram: @becomingabowhunter.podcast Hosted by: @mattyafter Podcast Sponsors: Dog and Gun Coffee @dogandguncofee Bloody great coffee ready for adventure — Use code BOWHUNTER for $10 off your next purchase. Visit https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/ Kayuga Broadheads @kayuga_broadheads For precision and reliability in your hunting gear use code BAB10 for 10% off your next order. Check out https://www.kayugabroadheads.com.au/

    1h 50m

  6. SEP 13

    Seasonal Hunting Secrets for New Zealand Game with Poldi Waldmann Moloney

    This week, Matty is joined by Poldi, the man behind the YouTube channel Westcoast Adventures. To keep the adventures alive, Poldi set himself the challenge of going stickbow only moving forward and has been trying to master his craft for the past year.  What’s cool to see is with the system Poldi has adopted he has truly become a beast with the recurve, especially when it matters with a live animal in front of him. Podcast topics:  - Kayaking Norway - The influence of Bruce Barns - Getting the right start in the outdoors - I sold my wheels to go on an adventure - Push archery  - Hunting is tough with a bad back - Stewart Island - Patterning the animals year-round. - Springtime red deer - Chamois can see - Tahr love slips And much more… Find Poldi: @poldi_wm https://youtube.com/@westcoastadventures8877?si=-pmAiUl2sAvUQ8s3 Find Becoming a Bowhunter: Instagram: @becomingabowhunter.podcast Hosted by: @mattyafter Podcast Sponsors: Dog and Gun Coffee @dogandguncofee Bloody great coffee ready for adventure — Use code BOWHUNTER for $10 off your next purchase. Visit https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/ Kayuga Broadheads @kayuga_broadheads For precision and reliability in your hunting gear use code BAB10 for 10% off your next order. Check out https://www.kayugabroadheads.com.au/

    1h 33m

  7. AUG 30

    Using Wilderness First-Aid To Save Your Life with Christie Pisani

    This week Matty is joined by Christie Pisani. Christie has a background in both paramedics and bowhunting. She now teaches wilderness first aid courses, sharing her knowledge and time in the bush to teach people how to save their lives if things go wrong. Podcast topics:  - Heart Of The Huntress - Why do Bowhunters need to understand first-aid? - Personal location beakers - What’s in a good first-aid kit? - Broadhead and knife wounds - Gunshots - Common farm injuries to be prepared for - Rolls and breaks - What to do if you’re bitten by a snake And much, much more. Find Christie Pisani: @wildernessfirstaidconsultants www.wfac.com.au Heart Of The Huntress: https://youtu.be/mU--NjlNE70?si=dkr4SQNZVWKOlSJA Find Becoming a Bowhunter: Instagram: @becomingabowhunter.podcast Hosted by: @mattyafter Podcast Sponsors: Dog and Gun Coffee @dogandguncofee Bloody great coffee ready for adventure — Use code BOWHUNTER for $10 off your next purchase. Visit https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/ Kayuga Broadheads @kayuga_broadheads For precision and reliability in your hunting gear use code BAB10 for 10% off your next order. Check out https://www.kayugabroadheads.com.au/

    1h 45m

  8. AUG 16

    Engineering The Perfect Trad Bow with Colin Gair

    This week Matty is joined by Colin Gair from Outlaw Custom Bows. Colin recently created Matty’s daughters two absolutely stunning bows, to help them transition from toys to real bows. Colin has a background in engineering that allows him to tinker and recreate traditional longbows and recurve bows. Through applying basic maths, physics and what he learned through his structural engineering degree Colin has created many variations of specialised custom trad bows. Podcast Topics: - Kids bows - What led to Colin making custom bows  - The different types of low bows and recurve bows - What goes into making a bow - The Australian naming series - Why do people question the speed of your bows? - How are you able to make these bows so fast? - The current lineup - What to look for when buying a trad bow - Bringing your kids into hunting - Hunting stories with the trad bow And much, much more. Find our guest: @outlawcustombows Find Becoming a Bowhunter: Instagram: @becomingabowhunter.podcast Hosted by: @mattyafter Podcast Sponsors: Dog and Gun Coffee @dogandguncofee Bloody great coffee ready for adventure — Use code BOWHUNTER for $10 off your next purchase. Visit https://www.dogandguncoffee.com/ Kayuga Broadheads @kayuga_broadheads For precision and reliability in your hunting gear use code BAB10 for 10% off your next order. Check out https://www.kayugabroadheads.com.au/

    2h 6m
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Join host Matty Tuner as he becomes a bowhunter. Discovering tips, tricks and insights to help fast-track YOUR journey as a bowhunter.

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  • Creator
    Becoming a Bowhunter
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    156
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    © 2020 Becoming A Bowhunter
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