Full Draw Podcast

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By: CJ DiBattista / Gary Baldwin

Welcome to the Full Draw Podcast, where we explore the world of bowhunting and archery with myself, CJ and my brother, Gary. Join us as we dive into the latest trends, equipment, and techniques in bowhunting and archery. We cover everything from choosing the right bow to mastering the art of shooting and becoming better bowhunters. Our show features insightful interviews with experts in the industry who share their tips and insights on hunting and archery. So whether you're an experienced bowhunter or just starting, tune in to the Full Draw Podcast for all the latest news and insights on...

FDCC Finale
#132
Today at 12:00 AM

Payton, Josh, Gary and CJ recap the first FDDC Circuit. We had so much fun putting on the first Full Draw Caribou Cup! It was amazing to see the community come out and support the CarbibouMedia and Full Draw Podcast! We want to say thank you to all the amazing sponsors and volunteers. Without them, the FDCC wouldn't be possible!  

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Carl Jones From Porcupine Hollow
#131
09/09/2025

This week, we sit down with Carl Jones, the mind behind the Porcupine Hollow Shoot, one of the biggest 3D archery events in Ontario!

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The Bowtech Ascend
#130
09/02/2025

New Bows have started to trickle out this week. We talk about the new price point offering from Bowtech (The Ascend). We give it 4 thumbs up! 

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Where Do Bows Go From Here?
#129
08/27/2025

We speculate on what companies will do to keep things fresh!

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Southern Canadian Classic Recap
#128
08/20/2025

We are back from the Southern Canadian Classic, and what a time it was! Amazing competition and fantastic community. If you have not been, it is a must to add to your event Calendar for 2026. Bruno, Keri, and all their volunteers are pillars in our community and deserve a huge round of applause.

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Archery Community
#127
08/13/2025

Our boy Payton Golden is back on the podcast this week to talk about his time at Nationals, and we dive into what we think could help grow the archery community here in Ontario.

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The New Prime Form with Josh McKenzie
#126
08/06/2025

Josh McKenzie from Caribou Media Outdoors stopped by this week to talk about his new setup for 2025 (The Prime Form). We want to say a big congratulations to our boys, Boulay Benoit and Payton Golden, on bringing home Gold and Silver at the Canadian 3d Nationals in Alberta this past weekend.

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Choosing The Right Release!
#125
07/30/2025

With so many different releases and styles, it's hard to find the right release, and they are not cheap. So this week, we touch on some of our favourites we've had over the years and a few that we didn't care for.

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Light Or Heavy Arrow?
#124
07/22/2025

With hunting season getting close, the debate is back front and center: Light Vs Heavy Arrow. What should you use? 

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Procupine Hollow 2025
#123
07/16/2025

We recap a great weekend at the 2025 Procupine Hollow, with well over 200 shooters. It was a great weekend with a great community. 

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Are Some Bow More Accurate?
#122
07/09/2025

Are some bows actually more accurate, or is it really all on you? We are gearing up for the Porcupine Hollow shoot this weekend.

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FDCC Round Two
#121
07/01/2025

FDCC Round two is done, and one to go. The race is tight among all the great archers.   

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Equipment To Enhance Your Archery Game
#120
06/18/2025

The next FDCC shoot is less than a week away. We discuss affordable equipment that can enhance your shooting game, as well as Used Bows that remain relevant.

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The Most Accurate Arrow Build
#119
06/10/2025

What is the most accurate, Arrow, Vane and Broadhead combination we may find out very soon!

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Total Archery Challenge Pennsylvania 2025
#118
06/04/2025

Josh and Misha are back from TAC PA, and we are jealous. Stay tuned to Josh's YouTube channel, Caribou Media Outdoor, to see their adventure 


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Valerie Lafleur From Royal City Bowmen
#117
05/28/2025

Val is an avid archer with a dedication to growing the sport of archery. She has dedicated her time to her club to help the archery community and encourage more women to get involved in our amazing sport.

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FDCC - Royal City
#116
05/21/2025

The first event of the FDCC circuit is in the bag, It's a tight race, scores are very close, it's anyone's game. We would like to thank all the amazing volunteers who made the shoot run so smoothly; it would not have been possible without them. We also want to thank all the sponsors who donated prizes and their time to the event, and of course, all the listeners to the podcast for coming out to shoot and selling out the event and for their continued support of the podcast.

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FDCC Live Podcast #2
#115
05/14/2025

The first FDCC Shoot is just days away, and we have only a few spots left. We are excited to shoot with all the folks who support the podcast

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Should You Buy Used Archey Equipment?
#114
05/07/2025

Used archery equipment can be a great option to save money and allow you to try out new gear to fine-tune your setup. Even better if you can find a local archery shop you trust that deals in used gear. Don't Fear Used Equipment! 

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New Tuning Phylosiphy
#113
04/22/2025

CJ spent some time with ASA Pro Bruno Morin and came away with a new philosophy on tuning. We dive into all the details and break down the improvements that came with it. 

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Spring Thunder
#112
04/16/2025

Turkey season is coming up, and we want to highlight the amazing work of conservation groups like the Canadian Wild Turkey Federation and the efforts of conservation-minded hunters for all their hard work and dedication to bringing back a healthy and strong population of wild Turkeys in Ontario and all of North America. Also, Shooters Choice has an amazing contest run for the spring Turkey season with a ton of great prizes and weekly draws. So head to shooterschoice.com for full contest details. 

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Bear Skin Housecoat
#111
04/08/2025

This week, we take some time to clarify any questions folks have had about the upcoming FDDC Shoots, what you can expect out on the course, and tease some more of the great prizes that will be up for grabs. Gary has his heart set on a spring bear so he can finally have his bear fur housecoat, and like every younger brother now I want one too, lol.  

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FDCC Live Podcast
#110
03/31/2025

Welcome to our first live stream. Caught all the details on the upcoming Full Draw Caribou Cup right here! 



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The End Of Carbon Bows
#109
03/25/2025

With all the new lightweight aluminum bows that have hit the market and Bowtech coming in with the ultra lightweight Virtue, are we witnessing the end of carbon bows?

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Chris Lafleur From Royal City Bowmen
#108
03/19/2025

With 3D season upon, Today our friend Chris Lafleur CEO of Royal City Bowmen is on the show. Chris and his amazing team have stepped up in the Archery community in Southern Ontario. They have fostered a welcoming atmosphere whether you are a newcomer to the sport or a seasoned shooter. We appreciate everything Chris and his team do for our local club and Archery community.   

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Anchor Point Doesn't Matter?
#107
03/12/2025

There is a lot of information out there, and it can get confusing at times. We discuss whether anchor point matters or at least when it matters. 

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Slider Sights
#106
03/05/2025

In this episode, we discuss the best slider sight for your money, why we love a vertical single-pin configuration and much more.

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Passing On The Knowledge
#105
02/25/2025

This week Gary and Special Guest host Josh McKenize from Caribou Media Outdoors talk about passing on knowledge to new hunters, Easton's amazing Olympic record and the boy's go-to broadheads.

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Winter Blues
#104
02/05/2025

Hunting season is over all the new gear has been released and the winter blues has set in. This is the time of year we would like to focus on some pre-season scouting for spring black bears and turkeys. It's also a great time to go over all your equipment to see what needs to be replaces or what you are missing that could improve your chances this spring. 

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2025 Lancaster Classic
#103
01/29/2025

We recap some of the amazing shooting at the 2025 Lancaster Classic, with a big congratulations to Alex Melnik, a local shooter here in Ontario, on his second-place finish in men's Barebow.   

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ATA Show 2025
#102
01/22/2025

The 2025 ATA Show is wrapped up. With all the new products, we couldn't cover them all, so we picked what we think are some of the most interesting and innovative products. Let's discuss. 

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Bruno Morin
#101
01/14/2025

Bruno Morin is the mind behind the Ontario Sothern Canadian Classic in Harrow Ontario, Bowtech Staff Shooter, Vortex Optics Rep and all-around great guy. 

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End Of Season Recap
#100
01/08/2025

We have Josh and Payton back as we all recap our 2024 season, speculate on what Bowtech has coming on January 8th and more.

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Top Gear Picks For 2025
#99
01/01/2025

Happy New Year Folks. In this episode, we discuss our favourite new gear picks for 2025, New plans for video uploads for the podcast in 2025 and much more.

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Mobile Hunt Camp
#98
12/24/2024

Merry Christmas folk, This week we discuss plans for a 2025 mobile hunt camp.

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Dialed Pruf VS Mathews Slider
#97
12/18/2024

At 200 Dollars cheaper, is the Dialed Pruf the alternative to the Mathews Slider, with a similar physical weight and features? We think so.  

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The Prime Form
#96
12/12/2024

The new Prime Form is a new take on how a bow is built with the matting of Aluminum and Carbon becoming the first true Hybrid Bow out there.

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Easton 5.0 & FMJ Max
#95
12/04/2024

Easton launches a 5mm light GPI arrow paired with a new FMJ.

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2025 Bowtech Lineup
#94
11/27/2024

The new 2025 lineup from Bowtech is out, and they look great. If you are in the market for a more budget-friendly bow with the ability to tune without a press, Bowtech has you covered.  

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2025 Mathews & Hoyt Bows
#93
11/21/2024

The next drop of 2025 Bows are out from Mathews and Hoyt, And there are a ton of great new features and additions to the 2025 lineups. 

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