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Tradquest

131 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 245 ratings

A traditional bow hunting podcast

Wilderness Sports
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Episodes

Episode 31 The Push/Tradquest party cast

January 13, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 100 MB

In this episode we sit down with Matt and Tim of the Push podcast. We get into why we both started a podcast in 2017, why we choose traditional archery and a lot of other b.s.  Matt and Tim are great guys and we enjoyed getting to know them.  Check out there podcast and youtube channel.

Episode 30 Benji Hill on Nutrition, Exercise, Pack Goats

January 04, 2018 08:42 - 1 hour - 92.8 MB

In this episode we sit down with Benji Hill. I had the pleasure to share a camp with Benji this last fall and talked him into coming on the podcast to discuss some healthy living for the new year to keep us hunting the mountains well into out later years. We also dive into primitive archery and pack goats, and of course bowhunting.

Episode 29 Trent Wengerd Elk and whitetail season

December 29, 2017 08:41 - 1 hour - 97.2 MB

In this episode we talk with our friend Trent Wengerd a talented young bowyer from Montana. We talk about his elk season and get into some serious elk tactics. Then we go into whitetails and lessons learned from a tough tracking job.

Episode 28 Marvin Clyncke Colorado’s Big 8

December 23, 2017 01:46 - 1 hour - 68.4 MB

In this episode we talk with Marvin Clyncke. Marv has been bowhunting 50+ years and was Colorado's first hunter to harvest their "big 8" with rifle or bow. He has taken all the sheep besides the desert sheep and is a high country mule deer hunter. We also talk about his moose hunt from this year.  It is impossible to cover all his accomplishments in traditional archery in just one episode, so he will be back on to talk more hunting!

Episode 27 Doug Borland Backpack Sheep and Goat hunting

December 14, 2017 06:25 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

In this episode we talk with Doug Borland on sheep and goat hunting. Doug has been traditional bowhunting for 50 years and were not talking about hunting out in the back forty for whitetails. Were talking getting dropped in a bush plane and then backpacking 25 miles to where you start hunting!!!! And he has been doing it since the 1970s. He is also the founder of the Alaska Bowhunters Association, Past president of the PBS, and started Moose John Outfitters with Jay Massey in the 1970s. We ge...

Episode 26 Mark Baker Whitetail Hunting Montana

December 07, 2017 06:15 - 1 hour - 81.6 MB

I In this episode we had the pleasure of having Mark Baker back on to talk about whitetails.  We talk ground tactics along with tree stand hunting.  Mark also talks about how he makes the shot. We also got to use some of Marks great music to open top the podcast, hope everyone enjoys.

Episode 25 Deer Season re-cap

December 01, 2017 15:58 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

In this episode James and Bob discuss their fall deer hunts so far. They talk blacktail mule deer and a little tree stand safety!

Episode 24 Bert Frelink Alberta Mule Deer and Mountain Goat

November 23, 2017 18:58 - 1 hour - 78.6 MB

Episode 24 we talk to Bert Frelink of Alberta Canada. Bert owns quarter moon bows and spends a lot of time in the field hunting with self bows and laminated bows. We talk grizzly bears, mountain goat and mule deer.  We also talk about the changes in mule deer seasons in Alberta due to increased harvest rates in archery seasons.

Episode 23 Norm Johnson on Blacktail Deer Hunting

November 12, 2017 23:24 - 1 hour - 93.5 MB

In this episode we talk with Norm Johnson of Blacktail Bows on hunting the elusive blacktail deer. We talk still hunting, hunting from tree stands and rattling. 

Episode 22 Matt Starley Rogue Wild Productions

November 03, 2017 17:07 - 1 hour - 66.2 MB

In this episode we talk with Matt Starley of Rogue Wild Productions. Matt and his brother have made the switch this year to traditional archery and he goes over his trials and tribulations. Matt is a class act make sure to check out his videos on you tube.

Episode 21 Dick Robertson

October 28, 2017 03:21 - 1 hour - 74.2 MB

In this Episode we talk with Dick Robertson of Robertson Stykbow. Dick has been building bows for close to 40 years and has hunted around the world. We talk self bows, bowhunting and the changes in technology over the years and the impact it is having on our bow seasons. Dick is a great guy as you can tell from this interview and has helped many on their tradquest.

Episode 20 Warren Womack over 2000 days bowhunting whitetails

October 20, 2017 05:12 - 1 hour - 88.2 MB

In this episode we talk bowhunting with Warren Womack. Warren has spent over 2000 days hunting whitetails and taken 279 with a bow.

Episode 19 Deer season talk

October 12, 2017 06:23 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

In this episode James and Bob get together to b.s about the upcoming deer hunts. They talk about tree stand hunting verses still hunting and the difference between Mule deer vs. Blacktails.

Episode 18 Jim Akenson Wilderness Mule Deer

October 06, 2017 05:54 - 1 hour - 73.8 MB

In this episode we had the pleasure of sitting down with Jim Akenson. Jim has spent 7003 days living in the wilderness of Idaho. We talk about life in the backcountry and of course bowhunting. Jim has an incredible tactic I'm sure most guys have never heard of for getting in close to rutting muleys...enjoy

Episode 17 Jason Samkowiak talking mobile tree stand hunting

September 30, 2017 19:29 - 1 hour - 80.5 MB

In this episode we had the pleasure of talking to Jason Samkowiak. Jason is a hardcore whitetail hunter from northern Michigan who gets it done on public land in multiple states every year. In this episode we discuss tree stand hunting and the benefits of being mobile over having pre-set stands. Jason also runs the traditional bowhunting and wilderness podcast, so go check out all his episodes!

Episode 16 Elk Hunt re-cap

September 24, 2017 04:52 - 1 hour - 84.2 MB

In this episode James and Bob discuss this years recent elk hunting adventures. We also announce the winners of our elk nut giveaway!

Episode 15 Mark Baker

August 31, 2017 05:13 - 1 hour - 84.2 MB

In this episode we talk with Mark about self bows, bowhunting and technology and how it effects our sport. As you can tell from this interview mark is a stand up guy who has been bowhunting and contributing to our sport since before we have been alive.

Episode 14 Elk Nut part 2(Paul Medel)

August 25, 2017 03:11 - 1 hour - 84.3 MB

Check out the rest of our interview with Paul. Getting stick bow close to those September bulls. Good luck out there and check out our Instagram and Facebook this week we have some elk nut goods to giveaway!

Episode 13 Elk Nut part 1 (Paul Medel)

August 18, 2017 13:03 - 1 hour - 81.4 MB

In this episode we talk with the elk whisperer himself Paul Medal aka the Elk Nut. We talk about the struggles of stick bow hunting and of course elk sounds and how to call those elk in close. Paul is a great guy and is very passionate about elk hunting and was an absolute pleasure to have on, we could have talked elk forever!!! Thats why we had to cut this into 2 episodes! Enjoy

Episode 12 Pronghorn hunt re-cap

August 11, 2017 19:07 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

On todays episode we re-cap James Hart Mountain pronghorn hunt. We go over the ups and downs of hunting with the stick bow and the mental struggle of staying in the game.

Episode 11 Mark Penninger DIY Sitka Blacktail

August 05, 2017 20:56 - 1 hour - 66.2 MB

In this episode we talk about DIY Alaskan kodiak adventures with Mark Penninger.

Episode 10 Hart Mountain Pronghorn

July 28, 2017 23:23 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

In this episode I introduce Robert Bourland as a new host on the podcast.  We discus his Hart Mountain pronghorn hunt and my upcoming Hart Mountain   pronghorn hunt.

Episode 009 Norm Johnson, Blacktail Bows, PBS

July 21, 2017 21:41 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

                                                       On this episode I talk to Norm Johnson of Blacktail Bows and current president of the Professional Bowhunters Society.  We cover how he got his start in bowhunting and bow building. If your not already a PBS member you'll learn why you should seriously consider it.

Episode 008 Allen Boice, Liberty Longbows and Roosevelt bulls

July 07, 2017 19:14 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

                                                           I had the pleasure of sitting down with Allen Boice of Liberty Bows at his home in Roseburg, Oregon. We discussed his history in bow building in Oregon, as well as Roosevelt elk and Blacktail deer hunting. Also on this episode, we talk about Allen's involvement in the Traditional Archers of Oregon annual Pope Young Archery shoot.

Episode 007 Clay Hayes and Carson Brown, selfbows,bowhunting and technology

July 01, 2017 00:19 - 2 hours - 125 MB

                                                 On this episode I had the pleasure to talk traditional archery with Clay Hayes of Twisted Stave Media and Carson Brown of Echo Archery and Surewood Shafts.  Both these guys have a biology background and are selfbow bowyers.  We discuss technology and how it effects bowhunting today.  We get into some elk hunting and the importance of supporting  organizations such as BHA, PBS and your local state's traditional archery club.

Episode 006-Joel Turner part 2 controlled process shooting

June 23, 2017 17:55 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

In part 2 with Joel Turner of Ironmind Hunting, we dive into controlled process shooting, target panic, buck fever and Joel's quest for a mature 4x4 blacktail buck.

Episode 005-Joel Turner part 1, elk hunting and calling tactics

June 12, 2017 17:19 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

This week we talk to two time Rocky Mountain Elk calling champion Joel Turner of Iron Mind Hunting about Elk calling and stick bow hunting.

Episode 004-Trent Wengerd Montana bowyer, goat, sheep, and lion hunting

June 05, 2017 03:35 - 1 hour - 70.7 MB

On this episode I sit down with a young, up and coming bowyer from Montana, Trent Wengerd. We discuss some of his adventures hunting Rocky Mt. goat, big horn sheep and mountain lion. We were also joined by my co-host Robert Bourland. Robert is one heck of a traditional bow hunter and a wealth of knowledge for bowhunting the west. I look forward to having Robert co-host with me periodically.

Episode 003 Dan Godfrey Roosevelt elk slayer

May 28, 2017 02:27 - 1 hour - 73.6 MB

You won't see Dan Godfrey on social media or Internet forums. He's just your everyday, blue-collar, family guy who happens to be a Roosevelt Elk slayer. Not only does he get it done every year in the elk woods with his stick and string, but his woodsmanship skills are extraordinary. Join us as we talk everything Roosevelt Elk hunting, with a dab of spot and stalk mule deer hunting.

Episode 002 Chris Tipton, Oregon bighorn sheep hunt

May 21, 2017 17:07 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

On this episode I have my good friend,Chris Tipton. He's an avid outdoorsman and hardcore, traditional bowhunter. Join Chris and I as we discuss his once in a lifetime, Oregon bighorn sheep hunt.

Episode 001 Larry D Jones, talking stick bow hunting with the living legend

May 13, 2017 22:55 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

In this episode, listen to the legend, Larry D Jones and I discuss deer, elk, moose, bear and turkey traditional bow hunting. Larry is a class act and a wealth of knowledge, with over 50+ years of bowhunting experience. Check me out on Instagram@tradquest www.tradquest.com email [email protected]