Full Draw Podcast

Deer hunting with Julien Simard.

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With Nationals in Ontario for 2026 and the growing number of amazing archers, 2026 is shaping up to be a big year for archery in Ontario.

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Dailed has released their new MAG-3VA with 3 fully adjustable micro drive vertical pins. The results are in from Grays' 2026 Bow poll, and despite popular opinion, Gary is going with a Darton TriTech over the new Mathews Arc.

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It's been a busy week in the archery world. Mathews, Hoyt and Prime have dropped their offerings for 2026, and there are big changes. The big question is, should you upgrade? Let's find out.

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Hoyt has a new budget bow, the Torrex is out, and the new Enduro is in.

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Hamskea dropped a new rest, and it might be the best one yet!

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It's that time of the year again, new bows are dropping, Darton and Elite have released their new lines for 2026, so let's talk about them.

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PSE has dropped its 2026 Bow lineup with something for everyone, even you speed chasers.

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Whitetail is on, and it has been a great open to the season!

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Will we see the speed wars return with the 2026 bows, or will it be leaps forward in materials?

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Our boy Dave from Hellcat Outdoor is back on, and this week we are talking cable drive vs limb drive arrow rests. CJ has shot the new Bowtech Ascend, and he's impressed. 

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

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

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

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

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

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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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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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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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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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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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