Opening day of deer season is just around the corner, and if you haven't already gotten your trail cameras out into the field, now is the time! Lancaster Archery's PJ Reilly joins us to discuss how, where and why to use your trail cameras and how to interpret the things the cameras do - and DON'T - reveal about the deer in your hunting area.

Opening day of deer season is just around the corner, and if you haven't already gotten your trail cameras out into the field, now is the time! Lancaster Archery's PJ Reilly joins us to discuss how, where and why to use your trail cameras and how to interpret the things the cameras do - and DON'T - reveal about the deer in your hunting area.

Time to Talk Trail Cams

At the tender age of 14, Aleah Wozniak has killed more trophy whitetails than most bowhunters will in two lifetimes! Wozniak, who has taken 10 bucks with archery gear — including nine that scored more than 140 inches — is also an excellent shot, regularly hitting the bull's-eye from 100 yards or more with her Hoyt bow. Aleah and her father, David, join us to discuss her incredible run of bowhunting success and the dedication required to be among the top teenage bowhunters in America.

At the tender age of 14, Aleah Wozniak has killed more trophy whitetails than most bowhunters will in two lifetimes! Wozniak, who has taken 10 bucks with archery gear — including nine that scored more than 140 inches — is also an excellent shot, regularly hitting the bull's-eye from 100 yards or more with her Hoyt bow. Aleah and her father, David, join us to discuss her incredible run of bowhunting success and the dedication required to be among the top teenage bowhunters in America.

A Teenaged Big-Buck Assassin

Pennsylvania bowhunter Brandon Austin is a broadhead junkie. Austin, who has worked at the Lancaster Archery Supply pro shop for more than 20 years, has tested hundreds of broadhead designs over the years and hunted with more than 100 different models. In this episode, he joins us to discuss the features he looks for in a broadhead, the most effective design features and some his favorite models — past and present — that he trusts to get the job done on big game.

Pennsylvania bowhunter Brandon Austin is a broadhead junkie. Austin, who has worked at the Lancaster Archery Supply pro shop for more than 20 years, has tested hundreds of broadhead designs over the years and hunted with more than 100 different models. In this episode, he joins us to discuss the features he looks for in a broadhead, the most effective design features and some his favorite models — past and present — that he trusts to get the job done on big game.

Insights from a Broadhead Junkie

Field Editor Bill Winke is one of America's most respected whitetail hunters. In this episode, Bill and Editor Christian Berg discuss some deer-hunting fundamentals and Bill's plans for his new farm in Iowa. They also reflect on some of worst gimmick products ever sold to deer hunters and discuss some crazy, off-beat hunting strategies that just might work for anyone brave enough to try them!

Field Editor Bill Winke is one of America's most respected whitetail hunters. In this episode, Bill and Editor Christian Berg discuss some deer-hunting fundamentals and Bill's plans for his new farm in Iowa. They also reflect on some of worst gimmick products ever sold to deer hunters and discuss some crazy, off-beat hunting strategies that just might work for anyone brave enough to try them!

Winke’s Wisdom

When you have a once-in-lifetime buck running around in your area, but no real reason for it to visit your property, you need a game plan to get your shot. That’s exactly what Kansas resident Darin Williams did in 2022, creating an oasis at his five-acre woodlot surrounded by acres upon acres of wide-open farmland. The end result was a close — and we mean close — encounter with a 230-plus-inch buck called Megatron. Don’t miss this amazing story!

When you have a once-in-lifetime buck running around in your area, but no real reason for it to visit your property, you need a game plan to get your shot. That’s exactly what Kansas resident Darin Williams did in 2022, creating an oasis at his five-acre woodlot surrounded by acres upon acres of wide-open farmland. The end result was a close — and we mean close — encounter with a 230-plus-inch buck called Megatron. Don’t miss this amazing story!

Big-Buck Oasis

Planning a far-flung bowhunting adventure — from Western elk or Alaska moose to African plains game or New Zealand tahr — is no easy task, and it certainly helps to have an expert on your side. Ryan Martin with Rolling Bones Outdoors explains how a good booking agent can help with everything from submitting license applications and choosing a reputable outfitter to booking travel and purchasing the right gear for your hunt.

Planning a far-flung bowhunting adventure — from Western elk or Alaska moose to African plains game or New Zealand tahr — is no easy task, and it certainly helps to have an expert on your side. Ryan Martin with Rolling Bones Outdoors explains how a good booking agent can help with everything from submitting license applications and choosing a reputable outfitter to booking travel and purchasing the right gear for your hunt.

Planning Bowhunting Adventures

Since its start in Kentucky two decades ago, the National Archery in the Schools (NASP) Program has grown rapidly, now reaching more than a million middle and high school students every year. NASP President Tommy Floyd and Easton Archery Sales Manager Carri Garrett join Associate Editor Mark Demko to discuss the numerous benefits of NASP, including how it teaches kids important life skills, inspires them to excel in the classroom and serves as a stepping stone to the world of bowhunting.

Since its start in Kentucky two decades ago, the National Archery in the Schools (NASP) Program has grown rapidly, now reaching more than a million middle and high school students every year. NASP President Tommy Floyd and Easton Archery Sales Manager Carri Garrett join Associate Editor Mark Demko to discuss the numerous benefits of NASP, including how it teaches kids important life skills, inspires them to excel in the classroom and serves as a stepping stone to the world of bowhunting.

Building Bowhunters

This week, we are on location at All Terrain Bear Hunts in Canada. Outfitter Cory Grant joins us to discuss the world-class black bear hunting and walleye fishing he offers from his remote, boat-in camp in the wilds of northern Manitoba, and Christian and Mark share their experiences in the woods and on the water.

This week, we are on location at All Terrain Bear Hunts in Canada. Outfitter Cory Grant joins us to discuss the world-class black bear hunting and walleye fishing he offers from his remote, boat-in camp in the wilds of northern Manitoba, and Christian and Mark share their experiences in the woods and on the water.

Backwoods Bear Camp

More than 16 million acres of public ground nationwide are surrounded in whole or in part by private lands. Land Tawney and Eric Hansen from Backcountry Hunters &amp; Anglers join us to discuss the controversial practice of "corner crossing" to move from one public parcel to another where they join private land in a checkerboard pattern.

More than 16 million acres of public ground nationwide are surrounded in whole or in part by private lands. Land Tawney and Eric Hansen from Backcountry Hunters &amp; Anglers join us to discuss the controversial practice of "corner crossing" to move from one public parcel to another where they join private land in a checkerboard pattern.

Cutting Corners on Public Access

Getting a mount done is a great way to preserve your trophy, but if you don’t have or want to spend a ton of cash, there is an excellent, low-cost alternative — taking quality photographs! Professional wildlife photographers Ron Spomer and Lance Krueger join Associate Editor Mark Demko to discuss tips and techniques you can use to preserve memories that will last a lifetime.

Getting a mount done is a great way to preserve your trophy, but if you don’t have or want to spend a ton of cash, there is an excellent, low-cost alternative — taking quality photographs! Professional wildlife photographers Ron Spomer and Lance Krueger join Associate Editor Mark Demko to discuss tips and techniques you can use to preserve memories that will last a lifetime.

Cheaper Than Taxidermy

As a Peterson’s Bowhunting subscriber and fan of Mr. Berg’s writing, I am truly disappointed with the audio quality of these podcasts. If you’re taking the time to schedule these podcasts with amazing guests like Ulmer, Casper and Claypool, please get the audio sorted out so we can actually enjoy listening instead of being bombarded with awkward noises, feedback, etc.

A+ for intent F+ for execution

If you’re looking for top notch guests, state of the art gear reviews and tips/techniques
to make YOU a better bowhunter-youve found the right podcast! Christian Berg, the host, does a great job, each and every episode, relaying the latest tactics and new gear information along with interviewing great guests to give you the best archery/bowhunting knowledge available.

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The Bowhunting Podcast

Editor Christian Berg joins Rob Kaufhold and Chad 'Moose' Whitmoyer from Lancaster Archery Supply to discuss some bow tuning tips to keep you on target this season.

Tuning Tips from the Bow Pros!

Editor Christian Berg and Whitetails Field Editor Dr. Grant Woods discuss in-season scouting and other tips to keep you in the thick of the whitetail action from opening day right through the late season.

Stay in the Game! Whitetails Through the Season

Field Editor Bill Winke gets you ready for the whitetail rut with his top hunting strategies!

Winke’s Whitetail Wisdom

Hoyt Pro Staffer John Dudley offers tips for tagging mature bucks on small parcels of hunting ground

Big Whitetails on Small Properties

BOWHUNTING Adventures Editor Patrick Meitin, author of Bowhunting Modern Elk, offers surefire tips to help you this elk season.

Elk Hunting Tactics

Successful deer hunters never stop learning, and that's certainly true for Field Editor Bill Winke. In this episode, Winke joins Editor Christian Berg to discuss the 2019 rut and lessons learned along the way. You won't want to miss these nuggets of whitetail wisdom, including an in-depth discussion of how to better take advantage of opportunities to tag mature bucks during the pre-rut period!

Successful deer hunters never stop learning, and that's certainly true for Field Editor Bill Winke. In this episode, Winke joins Editor Christian Berg to discuss the 2019 rut and lessons learned along the way. You won't want to miss these nuggets of whitetail wisdom, including an in-depth discussion of how to better take advantage of opportunities to tag mature bucks during the pre-rut period!

Winke's 2019 Rut Recap

Bill Winke

In this informative episode, Field Editor Bill Winke from Midwest Whitetail and Editor Christian Berg preview the 2018 rut and dive into tons of tips and tactics to help you punch your whitetail tag this season!

In this informative episode, Field Editor Bill Winke from Midwest Whitetail and Editor Christian Berg preview the 2018 rut and dive into tons of tips and tactics to help you punch your whitetail tag this season!

Bill Winke's Rut-Hunting Wisdom

Join Will Primos as he recounts the early days of Primos Hunting Calls and listen closely as he shares tips and tactics for talking elk and luring in rut-crazy bulls.

Speak The Language with Will Primos

Hardcore bowhunters are always looking for an edge when it comes to going steeper and deeper into their hunting territory. In this episode, mobile bowhunting guru Andre D'Acquisto from Lone Wolf Custom Products discusses his "hang-and-hunt" strategy and dishes details on the company's latest products designed to help fellow archers be more successful in the field.

Hardcore bowhunters are always looking for an edge when it comes to going steeper and deeper into their hunting territory. In this episode, mobile bowhunting guru Andre D'Acquisto from Lone Wolf Custom Products discusses his "hang-and-hunt" strategy and dishes details on the company's latest products designed to help fellow archers be more successful in the field.

Fast &amp; Light: Being a More Mobile Bowhunter

Lennie Rezmer of Carbon Express offers expert advice for selecting the right arrow shafts and putting them on target

The Mystical Flight of the Arrow

Gear Testing Editor Jon Silks joins Editor Christian Berg to discuss results of the 2018 Head-to-Head Broadhead Test, a comprehensive evaluation that pitted 14 of the most popular mechanical heads against one another in categories such as sharpness, durability, penentration, accuracy and more.

Gear Testing Editor Jon Silks joins Editor Christian Berg to discuss results of the 2018 Head-to-Head Broadhead Test, a comprehensive evaluation that pitted 14 of the most popular mechanical heads against one another in categories such as sharpness, durability, penentration, accuracy and more.

Battle of the Broadheads

Talking bowhunting with Brian 'Pigman' Quaca, host of the new Discovery Channel series "Boss Hog."

Boss Hog Talks Bowhunting

Take aim at success with pre-season preparation tips from the legendary Randy Ulmer, a world champion archer and one of North America's most decorated big-game bowhunters.

Get Ulmer's Edge!

Ever wondered what music your favorite athlete, actor or TV hunting celebrity has saved on their iPod? Ever wonder if it’s Mozart or the newest country artist that keeps ‘em rockin’?  Find out today T-Bone’s top band. I’m sure you’ll find it as interesting as we did. Realtree Pro-Staffer, bowhunting expert and co-host of the new TV show Bone Collectors, Travis “T-Bone” Turner, shares his passion for bowhunting and takes Petersen’s readers through the early years of his budding bowhunting career. On top of winning the 1991 ASA 3-D World Championship, the 4-time Georgia State Champ has hunted all across North America for whitetail deer and turkey. Not only is he a great bowhunter, tuning genius and father and husband, he’s a first class advocate for hunters and our hunting heritage.

Ever wondered what music your favorite athlete, actor or TV hunting celebrity has saved on their iPod? Ever wonder if it’s Mozart or the newest country artist that keeps ‘em rockin’? Find out today T-Bone’s top band. I’m sure you’ll find it as interesting as we did. Realtree Pro-Staffer, bowhunting expert and co-host of the new TV show Bone Collectors, Travis “T-Bone” Turner, shares his passion for bowhunting and takes Petersen’s readers through the early years of his budding bowhunting career. On top of winning the 1991 ASA 3-D World Championship, the 4-time Georgia State Champ has hunted all across North America for whitetail deer and turkey. Not only is he a great bowhunter, tuning genius and father and husband, he’s a first class advocate for hunters and our hunting heritage.

Travis "T-Bone" Turner Interview Part I

Hall-of-fame archer and bowhunter Randy Ulmer returns to discuss the latest advances in compound bow technology. From massive increases in arrow speed and cam efficiency to reduced noise and vibration to shorter axle-to-axle lengths and parallel-limb design, Randy offers his insights on what makes today's top hunting bows so deadly.

Hall-of-fame archer and bowhunter Randy Ulmer returns to discuss the latest advances in compound bow technology. From massive increases in arrow speed and cam efficiency to reduced noise and vibration to shorter axle-to-axle lengths and parallel-limb design, Randy offers his insights on what makes today's top hunting bows so deadly.

Better Bows. Better Bowhunting.

In this episode, we look ahead to deer season with Ralph &amp; Vicki Cianciarulo, co-hosts of Archer's Choice and The Choice on Outdoor Channel. Join us as we discuss pre-season preparations, in-season strategies, equipment selection and more! Ralph &amp; Vicki also discuss the state of outdoor media and the need to recruit a new generation of bowhunters.

In this episode, we look ahead to deer season with Ralph &amp; Vicki Cianciarulo, co-hosts of Archer's Choice and The Choice on Outdoor Channel. Join us as we discuss pre-season preparations, in-season strategies, equipment selection and more! Ralph &amp; Vicki also discuss the state of outdoor media and the need to recruit a new generation of bowhunters.

Whitetail Wisdom with Ralph &amp; Vicki

Lots of bowhunters are good at getting within shooting range of big animals, but few are consistently successful at sealing the deal. In this episide, Field Editor Randy Ulmer and Editor Christian Berg discuss the shooting skills and mental toughness needed to elevate your status from bowhunter to killer.

Lots of bowhunters are good at getting within shooting range of big animals, but few are consistently successful at sealing the deal. In this episide, Field Editor Randy Ulmer and Editor Christian Berg discuss the shooting skills and mental toughness needed to elevate your status from bowhunter to killer.

Hunters vs. Killers

Field Editor Eddie Claypool shares his hardcore method for successful, solo, big-game bowhunts across North America.

Blue-Ribbon Bowhunting on a Blue-Collar Budget

Scent-Lok President Greg Sesselmann discusses the company's odor-eliminating technology and how it helps you go undetected in the field

The Science of Scent-Lok

Understand arrow flight and super tune your bow like never before with the revolutionary new Velocitip Ballistic System from Full Flight Technology.

The Facts on Arrow Flight

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