Ep. 12: Bucks, Blood Trails, & Lessons Learned (w/Bow Blowup!)

The Everyday Bow Hunter

In episode 12, we discuss the end of the archery season in Pennsylvania. We share our hunting adventures from the past weeks and discuss our tactical decisions and lessons learned from missed and successful shots. We dive into tracking blood trails and finding bucks after the shot and what should be done. We also discuss our strategies for hunting both doe and bucks, our experiences with different bows and arrows, and the importance of reading buck sign and being patient during bow hunting. The conversation covers the heartache of bow hunting, revealing its highs and lows, and how it tests patience and strategy. The episode underscores our passion for bow hunting, our respect for the deer, and our efforts to hunt ethically and responsibly. 🔗 Related Links: Website: https://archeryhunting.com 2023 Bow HUnting Gear List: https://bit.ly/48Fgw00 Follow Us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theeverydaybowhunter/ Like Us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ArcheryHunting/ 👇 More Resources: 📞 Contact Us: For sponsorships and collaborations, contact us here: https://archeryhunting.com/contact-us/ 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you won't miss any of our future episodes. If you found value in this episode, please give it a thumbs up and share it with your hunting buddies. Hashtags: #bowhuntingpodcast #huntingpodcast #DeerHunting #ScoutingTips #HuntingGear #bowhunting #archeryseason #therut #EverydayBowHunter #theeverydaybowhunter 00:00 Introduction and Recap of the Archery Season 01:38 Recalling Recent Hunting Experiences 02:34 Discussing the End of Pennsylvania's Archery Season 03:25 Sharing Hunting Stories with Friends and Family 03:36 Reflecting on Successful Hunts 07:10 The Challenges of Tracking Wounded Deer 11:59 Learning from Hunting Mistakes 19:46 Overcoming Equipment Failures 27:09 Turkey Hunting Adventure 28:55 The Thrill of Turkey Hunting 30:04 The Emotional Toll of a Missed Shot 30:14 The Hunt Continues: A New Spot 31:20 The Unexpected Encounter 35:03 The Disappointment of a Lost Prey 35:16 The Emotional Impact of Wounding an Animal 35:36 The Decision to End the Hunting Season 37:41 Reflections on the Hunting Season 40:35 The Strategy for Next Hunting Season 50:01 The Final Hunt and Lessons Learned --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everyday-bow-hunter/support