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This is an episode that is filled with some incredible hunting stories with the traditional bow. Matt T sits down with a new guest Jake Fiola, Jake has three young children but hasn't left them out when he goes to the woods! If you are already getting excited for deer season and love bowhunting, then this episode is definitely going to help with these "dog days" of summer. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode the other half of the crew sit down to talk about what happened this past season. They cover a broad range of the different seasons, what went good, and how they could have been better. If you are a true die hard bowhunter, you are not going to want to miss this one! Hope everyone is having a great late spring/ early summer so far!

In this episode we decide to break down each member of the Inside Twenty crew's season. We talk about the good, bad, and ugly. Most importantly we explain what we learned and how we are going to transfer those learnings into our 2026-2027 season. We split up into two groups of three, so in this first part of a two part series Matt, Tim, and Jake are "up to bat". Hope you enjoy as much as we enjoyed recording it!

In this episode Matt T gets to sit down with the iconic bowhunter Fred Eichler. Fred is one of the few people in the industry that has chosen to keep taking the recurve to the wood, even after all these years. Even with all of his success in the woods and professionally, Fred is still one of the most humble men we have had a chance to interview. Make sure you stay tuned to the end of the episode so you can get all the details on our biggest fundraising raffle! This would be possible without Fred and our...

It was time to take a quick break from the talk of chasing the whitetail deer and instead pig hunting. If you love bowhunting but haven't had a chance to chase pigs with the stick, we recommend you make it a priority to change that! After having mark on to talk turkeys this past spring, we knew we had to have him back on to discuss his favorite pastime. We hope you enjoy this one as much as Matt T enjoyed recording it with Mark!

This Inside Twenty Podcast episode features guest Seth Laken from East Tennessee, a lineman and lifelong hunter. Seth shares how he grew up hunting with his dad, started bowhunting at age 11, and eventually transitioned from compounds to traditional bows. He talks about his current setups, arrow choices, and the excitement of introducing his daughters to archery. The conversation highlights the challenges and rewards of traditional hunting, from confidence building to adjusting stand setups. Seth also recalls memorable hunts, including his first traditional bow kill and an early-season Kentucky buck.

TJ absolutely loves hunting with the traditional bow and has done so for sometime now. In this episode Matt B sits down with him to talk about how he got started and why he loves the chase with this type of equipment. We hope you are having a great November and enjoy this episode!

Can you believe it's already October!? It's one of our favorite months of the year and what better episode to kick it off than one from our personal journey series, that highlights deer hunting big time? Dammion is the type of guy that instantly becomes someone you want to hangout with, because of his relatable personality. He has fallen in love with the traditional bow and has found success season after season. Why? He puts in the work and sticks with it! You are going to really enjoy this episode. Hope everyone is having a great season so far!<...

In this episode Matt B sits down with Bill Ward, also known as Stick-Hippie is an accomplished bow hunter. Bill is very talented when it comes to building selfbows, we had a great time talking with him about his passion for the stick and string. He is also the founder of the Fellowship of Christian Archery Lovers Facebook group. We apologize for the audio feedback in this one but we hope you still enjoy!

Fellowship of Christian Archery Lovers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1068609933177817/

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In this episode Matt B host Heath Knepp in another personal journey episode. Heath is an experienced bowhunter and bowyer who loves everything there is to this lifestyle and passion we all share when it comes to the traditional bow. We had a great conversation about his journey and we know you'll enjoy it as much as much as we did!

Heath's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@oldmanstickbowadventures

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On this episode Clay is joined with Jesse Johnson. Jesse is an advocate for getting a new generation into the outdoors and traditional archery. We discuss what’s important to him pertaining to traditional bowhunting and his priorities in the woods as well as life in general. Click the link below to head over to our raffle ticket purchasing site, remember deadline is 8/15/25 to enter! 

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Jesse's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTBvv7jXAwu-72JfL369egg

We are excited to announce the Inside Twenty team has added a new member, Clay Epperson. Clay was quick to say "Yes" when we approached him about joining our efforts! Even through minimal interactions with Clay, we knew he would be a perfect fit with what we are trying accomplish with this non-profit. Clay has been hunting with a traditional bow for two decades, he's found success after success but he is also not afraid to share tips on how to overcome defeat. This God fearing man is from East Texas and keeps the pig population in this area...

We spend the entire hour talking all things whitetail deer but more specifically chasing big mature bucks! Ron and his wife Patty AKA "The Mistress of Death" have been deer hunting together since they were married. The passion they both have for deer hunting with a traditional bow is one of a kind! We spend time highlighting some unique approaches the leverage, stories, and highlighting some content that has recently been written in Ron's newest book "In Pursuit of Trophy Whitetails The Final Chapters". If you love bowhunting or deer hunting in general, you're going to want to download...

In this episode, we sit down with renowned primitive archery expert Ryan Gill, a master of crafting and hunting with self-made bows, arrows, and stone points. Ryan shares his journey from a young traditional archer to a skilled primitive bowyer, offering a glimpse into his relentless dedication to the craft. Tune in as we explore his strategies for spot-and-stalk pig hunting in Florida’s diverse terrains, from palmettos to open pastures, and hear unforgettable tales of multi-hog hunts and atlatl adventures. Ryan also imparts wisdom on resilience, letting go of past misses, and building confidence in the field—lessons that...

Turkeys, turkeys, and more turkeys is what this episode is all about. You can love them or hate them and we will still guarantee you will enjoy what this episode has to offer. Mark has killed a bunch of birds over the past 20 years with his traditional bow. We talk special hunts from his grand slam and his methods for finding success.

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This episode is full of great advice and epic hunting stories! Jim Eeckhout makes an adventure out of any hunt, no matter the outcome. He has been fortunate enough to draw some extremely low odd, out of state tags. He brings us along on each of these special memories through his great story telling ability. Enjoy!

This episode takes us over to the Mississippi river for the pursuit of game, using a traditional bow. James Stanford has been bowhunting since he was a seven years old, and now after years of experience, he holds the skills to year after year success. We spend time talking bowhunting small pieces of land around the river for deer and turkey. Hope you enjoy!

This episode we keep it internal and spend time reminiscing on hunts from our deer season. We cover highlights, tough lessons learned, and what we plan to do different for the upcoming season. If you love deer hunting as much as we do, you're going to want to give this a listen!

-God Bless-

This week Jake and Matt B sit down with guest Andrew Jordan, where he shares lessons learned, exciting hunting adventures, and where his passion for traditional bow hunting came from! If you're missing deer season like we are, you're not going to want to miss this one!

In this episode Christian Williams, the founder of Archery Strong shares all things you need to know around staying healthy as an archer. If you love shooting a bow or bowhunting and desire to do it for years to come, this one is for you! His knowledge around the body and body parts that allow us to shoot our bow is fascinating. For more information on his personal training and consultations offered you should visit https://www.archerystrong.com.

It's the middle of deer season and this episode is focused on the illusive whitetail buck! Matt has been bowhunting most of his life but is now a full time traditional bowhunter. So much great wisdom and tips are shared in this episode that anyone can listen and learn! We pray everyone is having a great 2024-2025 season so far and remembering to focus on what truly matters in this life. God Bless!

This week we focus on all things saddle hunting from one of the founders of Tethrd. Jared Shaffer has taken the plunge over the last season, committed to the traditional bow. We talk about the highs, lows, lessons learned, and tips for saddle hunting. Make sure you checkout the additional content referenced in this episode!

It’s officially September. This episode Matt has the opportunity to talk elk hunting with a man who was not only a pioneer when it came to capturing hunts on film, but year after year puts elk on the ground with a traditional bow. If you’ve ever spent any time watching hunts on TV we are sure you’ve seen Mr Larry in front of the camera. You’re going to enjoy this one!

This week Matt brings his spouse Addy on to talk about what they have learned throughout their relationship and different life stages. If you're obsessed as we are with bowhunting it is often difficult to juggle all the responsibilities of family, relationships, careers, and other life passions during the fall. In this episode the goal is to be transparent in hopes that someone who listens is able to use some of these approaches. We are not relationship experts but our mindset is we can always be intentional when it comes to self improvement.

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Tune in to learn about the background of Ben Harrison, insights into Ammon McKinney, and the History of the Bow hunting League. Some exciting changes coming with this years competition! Bonus content including tracking tips, tuning, and valuable lessons learned.

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This week we sit down with Travis Williams and Travis Shirer with Shedding Light Outdoors. After hearing about the amazing deer season they had this past year we knew we had to get them on to hear all about it. If you have not already had a chance to checkout the content they produce you can do that at the links below!

>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEM91LJlVbzSDEOmVKJBo_Q

>https://www.facebook.com/sheddinglightoutdoors/

>https://www.instagram.com/sheddinglightoutdoors/

>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shedding-light-hunting-stories-podcast/id1447459398

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Trad enthusiasts Ron and Rodney with Bent Bow Outdoor Productions join us to discuss their faith, passion for the outdoors, gear overviews, and some really exciting adventures. These guys have done it all and still grind as hard as the best of them, trekking on exhilarating hunts all over North America year in and year out. Certainly not an episode you want to miss!

https://www.bentbowproductions.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bentbow/

Trad Gear Setup: https://youtu.be/XeIizEn0pMU?si=9k9dp37UKO63pKcE

If you hunt in Georgia or really the southeast in general you're going to love this episode! We cover everything from the swamps, to the mountains, and some in between. Both Matt and James are some amazing dudes whose wisdom can be insightful for us all. Check them out at the channels below.

Instagram (James) @woodsoutdoos

Instagram (Matt) @matt79brown

Youtube (James) @gunghobows

Youtube (Matt) @Oldwaycalls

This month’s episode we spend time with Dendy and Corey talking about a broad range of topics. It’s short but man do we know how much you’ll enjoy what was shared! Both of these guys are very accomplished outdoorsman and have a passion for the traditional bow. Enjoy!

Shane Simpson is a die hard turkey hunter who has nearly perfected his approach at consistently harvesting turkeys on public land. We spend time talking about his self taught tactics, skills learned in the woods, and challenges he has seen when taking a traditional bow afield vs a shotgun. Shane has some excellent content that anyone can benefit from on an educational aspect. You can find all his channels at the link below! Enjoy!

https://www.shanesimpsonhunting.com/

Jared Mills is a very accomplished self filming bow hunter! After years of continued success with the compound he decided to pickup a traditional bow for the 2023-2024 deer season. We talk about lessons learned, noticeable differences when taking one verse the other afield, and his self filming passion. His humble attitude is clearly heard in this episode. Make sure you checkout his unmatched film quality below.

Instagram: @jaredjmills

Youtube: youtube.com/@jaredmills/videos

We are really excited to share that the Inside Twenty team has a new member! Jake is obsessed with traditional archery in every aspect. This passion will shine through the content he delivers for Inside Twenty. His journey is moving and we know will resonate with you as a listener! Please join us in giving him a warm welcome! Checkout his personal page below.

Instagram: @stumpreaper

This week we had the opportunity to spend time with someone who makes putting the puzzle pieces together when chasing big mature bucks with the traditional bow look easy! Nick has fallen in love with traditional archery and in this episode he shares some of his hunting stories that explain why. Not only is his a accomplished archer but he also produces some works of art through his taxidermy business. Go checkout his work below!

Instagram: @nickmakesvividtaxidermy

Have you ever felt like bowhunting is comparable to many of the common challenges in life we face? Brandon Lilly is someone that does a excellent job of correlating these and sharing a inspiring message that resonates with just about anyone. We cover a large variety of topics during our time with him and left the conversation feeling motivated to concur the toughest challenge thrown our way! Go checkout him out below!

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrandonLilly

Instagram: @brandonlilly3

We got to host our first father daughter duo in this episode, Meredith and Joe set the bar extremely high! It is clear the outdoors have created a unbreakable bond between them both. Do you have kids? Maybe a son or daughter to someone who is passionate about hunting? Maybe you just love exciting outdoor stories? Regardless, we highly recommend you check this one out!

Instagram: @botime_bowfishing & @meredith_powroznik

It is one of our favorite times of year! Just seemed perfect that this next episode is all about whitetails and Adam Thiel's traditional journey. If you love chasing deer like we do you will be right at home listening to this one! Adam has proven his skillset by getting within bow range of numerous mature bucks over the years. We hope you enjoy!

We had the privilege of spending time with another one of our trusted sponsors. Trevor Fielder from TTT strings and Michael Davenport an accomplished traditional bowhunter discuss the importance of choosing the correct string for your bow. We discussed the importance of practicing how you play and why target archery could play an important role in your success this season. This is a great episode for anyone, no matter your experience level!

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Rick Spicer is a life long traditional archer! He not only leads reoccurring survival classes but is also one of the owners of Pack Rat Outdoor Center in Fayetteville Arkansas! We cover a wide variety of topics and get his experts opinion as he is truly a master of his craft! Go see Rick at the outdoor store or checkout his online content below.

IG-@packratbushcraft / @packratoc / @brewhabushwhack

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Interested in one of his quivers? Message him @packratbushcraft

Rick Spicer is a life long traditional archer! He not only leads reoccurring survival classes but is also one of the owners of Pack Rat Outdoor Center in Fayetteville Arkansas! We cover a wide variety of topics and get his experts opinion as he is truly a master of his craft! Go see Rick at the outdoor store or checkout his online content below.

IG-@packratbushcraft / @packratoc / @brewhabushwhack

Google-packratoc.com

Interested in one of his quivers? Message him @packratbushcraft

Clay is a wealth of knowledge and his ability to visualize the path to success in his execution of building bows, stalking game, or tactics trying to survive in the woods are unmatched. Most know him for his success on Season 8 of the show Alone but his love for traditional archery will entice anyone in trying this method of hunting. If you are not already following Clay on his below platforms make sure you do so as his content is in a league of its own!

https://www.youtube.com/@clayhayeshunter

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