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Bowyer Podcast

Okayest Podcast Network

This is the Bowyer’s Podcast, part of the Okayest Podcast Network with your host Matthew Morris, amateur bowyer, fairly average traditional bowhunter, and lifelong student of the outdoors. Kick back and enjoy discussions with primitive skills experts, artisans, and outdoorsmen as we explore the revival of old ways in our ever-moderning world.

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54:27

BONUS EPISODE Trad Hunters Magazine w/ Ron Notarangelo

Bowyer Podcast ·

2025/05/15

Trad Hunters is a vintage-style bowhunting magazine built in the spirit of classic 1950s outdoor publications — No filler. No noise. Just real bowhunting the way it used to be.Inspired by the legendary outdoor magazines that shaped generations of hunters. Every page, every illustration, every detail in 1950's style. This pre-sale offering is rapidly becoming the most anticipated publication in traditional bowhunting circles! Only 750 Limited Edition Numbered Copies Printed. Join The Community

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80:52

Dont Call Me an Old Man w/ Al Chapman

Bowyer Podcast ·

2025/05/14

Al Chapman is widely regarded as one of this generation’s great traditional bowhunters, but he is too humble to admit it. A true outdoorsman, man of faith, and southern gentleman, Al has spent a lifetime pursuing wild game, primarily across the southeastern United States, but also on exciting adventures in far-off places like Namibia. He is an active member of the Professional Bowhunters Society, Compton Traditional Bowhunters, and Georgia Traditional Bowhunters. Recently, Al achieved the impressive

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74:35

We're Giving Away a Bear Hunt w/ Compton Traditional...

Bowyer Podcast ·

2025/05/07

Bryan Burkhardt is a lifelong traditional bowhunter and the current President of Compton Traditional Bowhunters. Born and raised in Michigan, Bryan grew up immersed in the hunting tradition, visiting Bear Archery headquarters as a child with his father. He had the rare opportunity to hear stories firsthand from legends like Fred Bear and, later, Glenn St. Charles. A passionate outdoorsman, Bryan has dedicated much of his life to mentoring young bowhunters and advocating for the future of traditional

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66:15

Mike Roberts and Sauk Trail Archery

Bowyer Podcast ·

2025/04/30

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Roberts of Sauk Trail Archery. A few years back, Mike made the leap to full-time bowmaking, continuing the family tradition and stepping into the footsteps of his father, who started the bow business years ago.Mike shares his journey—from his personal origin story and family life, to the decision to take the reins of Sauk Trail. We also dive into the lineup of bows they offer, discussing their design, performance, and best use cases for traditional

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49:38

Food Plots & Hunting Close with Domain Outdoor

Bowyer Podcast ·

2025/04/23

In this episode, Matthew chats with Spencer Sutliff from Domain Outdoor LLC. The conversation kicks off with Matthew’s exciting new land acquisition and his vision to create a traditional bowhunting-only hunt club. Step one in the journey? Improving flora quality to support better wildlife nutrition and give hunters a greater chance of closing the distance to their quarry.Spencer shares practical advice on establishing food plots that benefit both game animals and landowners. Whether you're a

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56:16

Cultural Sustainability with Comanche Elder William...

Bowyer Podcast ·

2025/04/16

In this episode, Matthew sits down with Mr. William “Willie” Pekah (Peek-ah)—a Comanche elder, lifelong educator, traditional bowyer and fletcher, and all-around fascinating human. Willie has spent over 40 years working to sustain the cultural practices of the Comanche people, while also collaborating with other Native tribes to rejuvenate traditional lifeways.His work has even taken him to Hollywood, consulting on books and films—including the hit TV series The Son, based on the novel by Philipp

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66:40

Mobile Concealment with Nukem Hunting with Pat Newcomb

Bowyer Podcast ·

2025/04/09

Pat Newcomb is an accomplished hunter, family man, entrepreneur, and the chief bossman behind Nukem Hunting. Pat and Matthew discuss hunting from the ground, their upcoming turkey hunting plans, and the Nukem Hunting origin story. Nukem Grab & Go Hunting Blinds come with a lightweight and adjustable design, are easy to carry and set up in seconds for mobile hunting. They come in a variety of camo patterns, to include 3D leafy options, Mossy Oak GreenLeaf Leafy 3D to provide optimal

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74:36

The Quiet Release: Life Lessons from Traditional...

Bowyer Podcast ·

2025/04/02

Meet Nancylia or as her friends call her Nan, a remarkable blend of tradition and nature. As a skilled traditional archer, Nan not only masters the art of the bow, but she also brings her precision and dedication to her homesteading lifestyle, where she thrives in sustainable living. Nan also works on a vibrant flower farm, where she cultivates an array of blossoms, bringing color and beauty to every season. Her talents and passions are deeply rooted in her connection to the earth, making her a true

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60:48

Taking the Leap with Riverbend Longbows

Bowyer Podcast ·

2025/03/26

Ray Fletcher is the man behind Riverbend Longbows. Ray grew up in New Mexico, but spent much of his adult life in Iowa with his wife, raising their children, and working as a tradesman for a couple of decades. In 2024, Ray and his wife made the bold decision to move to a former homestead in southern New Mexico. We all dream about, and perhaps romanticise a pivot to the simpler lifestyle….but lack the gumption to actually make the move. Well Ray is one of the few folks that took the leap and has

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55:14

Fireside Chat at the 1st Annual Buckskin Jamboree

Bowyer Podcast ·

2025/03/19

On this episode, Matthew sits down with a couple of new pals from the inaugural Buckskin Jamboree All-Traditional Shoot, hosted by The Archery & Bow Club (TAB) in Grey Court, South Carolina. TAB Archery Club hosts archery events. The club is part of the South Carolina Archery Association (SCAA) and Western Carolina Archery Circuit (WCAC). TAB is an all-archery club, but decided to bring back some of their traditional heritage with an all-traditional archery shootout, which included a 20+ target 3D

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53:58

Self Bows, Bear Hunting, and Life in the Ozarks

Bowyer Podcast ·

2025/03/05

Today, we’re joined by Bear Newcomb, an eight-generation Arkansan and passionate outdoorsman from the Ozark Mountains. Bear is a skilled hunter, trapper, and houndsman, with a talent for flint napping and crafting selfbows. Beyond his hands-on expertise, he’s also a forward-thinking conservationist, working full-time with The Meateater team while pursuing a degree in environmental science. Whether on The Bear Grease Render or The Meateater YouTube channel, Bear’s deep knowledge and respect for the

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47:30

Drew Kohlhofer of Selway Archery

Bowyer Podcast ·

2025/02/26

Drew Kohlfofer is an avid traditional bowhunter, family man, and entrepreneur. Drew and his father own and operate Selway Archery. Selway Archer builds off the shelf and custom quivers for traditional bows. Whether you’re looking for something simple and clean, or radical and bespoke, Drew can get you what you need. We talk about bootstrapping a small business, balancing hunting and family time, and share some solid hunting stories. Find Drew at: Instagram: @selwayarchery Website:

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60:01

A Lifelong Passion for the Outdoors with Fred Eichler

Bowyer Podcast ·

2025/02/19

Today I had the honor of sitting down with Mr. Fred Eichler to discuss bowhunting, stewardship, and even touch on Fred’s contributions to modern recurve bow and trad equipment designs. His passion for bowhunting has taken him all over the world in pursuit of his next adventure, whether it's hunting brown bears in Alaska, pronghorn antelope in Colorado, or coyotes on neighboring farms. Fred truly believes that any animal with a bow is a trophy, which I personally appreciate. His personal quest to

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77:03

Taking the Hard Road with Rick Spicer

Bowyer Podcast ·

2025/02/13

Rick Spicer has worked with Pack Rat Outdoor Center in Fayetteville for over 25 years. During that time he has developed and led many different wilderness skills classes and programs. He taught climbing as an AMGA single pitch instructor for 15 years and for the last 10 years has focused on backcountry survival. He has worked as an instructor for Boulder Outdoor Survival School in Utah helping to lead their immersive and minimalist wilderness programs. He is the director of a backcountry adventure

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88:31

Thoughts on Arrow Flight With Troy Fowler

Bowyer Podcast ·

2025/02/05

On this episode I sit down with the Ranch Fairy himself, Troy Fowler. For those that know of Troy, they know he has a big personality, a goofy laugh, and takes arrow dynamics pretty seriously. Kidding aside, Troy has been a lifelong student of arrow flight and bowhunting, to include over a decade hunting with traditional kit. We discuss arrow tuning, setups, go on a few tangents about fishing, and segway into the teachings of Dr. Ed Ashby, who has been a mentor of Troy’s for many years. Listen up,

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73:35

Icons of Traditional Bowhunting (Vol 01)

Bowyer Podcast ·

2025/01/29

I am excited to bring to you our first volume in the Icons of Traditional Bowhunting series with Mr. Gene Hopkins. Gene has been hunting with the bow & arrow for over 50 years, having hunted from Alaska to Sonora, and from Maryland to Oregon as well as 3 Canadian provinces. Gene has a passion for the preservation of our bowhunting heritage. Bowhunting is the king of sports, and it is through our efforts that it will prosper. Gene also believes strongly in keeping the spirit of our bowhunting

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85:27

Don't Die While Dragging Out a Deer with Deacon Andrews

Bowyer Podcast ·

2025/01/22

Deacon Andrews is the founder of Sisu Strong Performance Lab in Park City, Utah. A strength and conditioning coach, Deacon has spent the last 18 years building durable athletes. His clients have included Olympians, Xgames medalists, adaptive athletes, SWAT team members, Special Operations soldiers and backcountry outdoor guides and hunters. His passion for being ready for anything, anywhere, anytime has molded his training approach of The Generalist Program for durability in the mountains.Find

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78:00

A Love for Bow Making with Swiftwood Bows

Bowyer Podcast ·

2025/01/15

Weylin Olive is a professional bowyer and owner of Swiftwood Bows. He’s been making self bows for over 15 years. He began his bow making journey in Oregon, building his first bow with John Strunk. What started as a hobby became an obsession and then turned into a livelihood. In addition to building and selling bows he also teaches regular bow building classes in his shop in Lexington NC. He strives to create a well designed and perfectly tillered bow while also continuing to bring the details and

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77:34

Bowyer in the Making Vol 03 with Dan Santana

Bowyer Podcast ·

2025/01/08

Bowyer Podcast host, Matthew Morris, sits down with Dan Santana for Volume 03 in their “Bowyer in the Making” series. The fellas do a little bit of holiday catching up then dive into the tillering process. While framing the bow can be aggressive and gritty, the tillering process is slow, controlled, and requires finesse. Listen up for some solid advice that may save you a heartbreak in the future. Dan Santana’s tillering videos: Tillering, Explained | Fundamentals of Bow Making Find Dan on his

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69:55

Bringing in the New Year with Clay Hayes

Bowyer Podcast ·

2025/01/01

Happy New Year Bowyer Family! I am happy to open 2025 by hosting long-time bowyer, survivalist, and outdoorsman Clay Hayes. Clay grew up in the panhandle of Florida where he spent much of his days exploring the native flora and fauna. Clay has been building bows for over two decades, and has published what is likely the largest archive of bowyer tutorials on his youtube channel. Clay and his family divide their time between their homestead in Idaho, and the swamps of Florida where they spend their

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