The Bowhunting League
The Bowhunting League Podcast, with host Joshua Trolinger, brings you the hottest stories throughout the season. We will dive deep in the tactics vault for educational information to help you create the best hunter within yourself. We'll hear from special guests that tell their stories of success, failure, close calls & timeless stories from days gone by. Special Episodes will include bowhunting league participants to recap their stories from the season.
Ep. 31 - Check Station Corner (Ben Harrison)
Join your host & the matriarch of the Bowhunting League as we relive the "Rutcation" that Ben took across the midwest. He was able to connect on two trophy Bucks in Kansas & Iowa. We discuss the benefits of networking within members of the league and how those relationships can lead you to some of the best hunts of your life! You don't wanna miss this action packed episode!
Ep. 30 - The Bowhunter Profile w/ Taylor Bullard
Taylor Bullard is an accomplished Bowhunter across the plains of Kansas. After his move to Arizona, things in his bowhunting world got real "Western." Taylor has put some very impressive animals on the ground, including a Top 5, 121 1/8" Pope & Yound Non-Typical Coues Deer from the mountains in Arizona. His recent escapade on a coveted Elk Tag, led Taylor down some pretty amazing roads to success. He shares how his Dad's heritage and passion for target archery and bowhunting, led Taylor to where he his today...still chasing his dreams as a bowhunter...in a much different place than he called...
Ep. 29 - Check Station Corner (Brian Sellers)
Join Host Joshua Trolinger & Brian Sellers as they are on-site in Kansas reliving the recent success that Brian experienced while hunting Bucks in the lockdown phase of the Open Plains Country of Central KS! Brian was able to use MRI and Trail Cams to put himself in the most opportunistic spot to tag a Kansas Stud! Through the pain of lockdown movement and the "CharlieHorse Leg Cramps" of poor food & hydration choices of deer camp, he muscled up, pressed his back against the wall of the blind and made it all happen!!!
Ep. 28 - The Bowhunter Profile w/ Michael Perry
From the Deep South Cotton State of Alabama, comes a gentleman who has build his life around the Great Outdoors. Holding multiple records in Buckmasters, Boone & Crockett and Pope & Young, Michael Perry has spent his life chasing critters all across the countryside. From Alabama to Alaska and the Big Sky Country in between. He and His wife have done it together. From his book 'Secrets to taking Mature Bucks on Public Lands', He shares some of his successful strategies and techniques that have led to him holding the state record with a muzzle loader! Join in as host Joshua...
Ep. 27 - Check Station Corner (Jonathan Stuart)
As our Guest said, "If my younger self could talk now, he'd be in debelief of his accomplishments." On this episode, we ride along the chase with Jonathan as he chases a massive Kentucky Velvet Giant! It's a true story of persistence, whitty decisions and love for the game!
Ep. 26 - Check Station Corner (Nicole Weller Larson)
This episode was an exciting conversation with a very accomplished Lady from North Dakota to Minnesota already this season. Living in the Outdoors is sometimes a 'catch phrase' but for Nicole, it is 100% a lifestyle! On this episode, we dive in to the success that she has experienced very quickly in the 2025 season. With a pocket full of tags, she's eagerly waiting for the next opportunity to get out and punch the next tag on a mature whitetail.
Ep. 25 - The Bowhunter Profile w/ Justin Synan
A great podcaster in the mobile hunting discipline joined me on this podcast to talk about the hustle and bustle of life. The recent move to the mecca of whitetail, CENTRAL IOWA!!! We dive deep into the changes that his life has underwent from the early days of youth bowhunting to the chase of urban whitetails.
If you haven't already, check out Justin's Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/30zOCq5zDOe30gy6WxDA48?si=7019f2e514ac4d4d
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Ep. 24 - Check Station Corner (Hunter Hogan)
Public Land Buck!!!
Not many hunters can claim to fame their yearly success on Public Land. Hunter Hogan is no stranger to the Public Land Grind and spends his season dedicated to chasing giant whitetails in multiple states across our public lands. Follow along as he dives in to the process it took to wrap his tag around an absolute stud of a public buck!
Ep. 23 - Check Station Corner (Tyler Davis)
Join one of the "Tree Amigos" , Tyler Davis as he takes us through the path on his biggest to date in Kentucky scoring 185 6/8! Tyler is no stranger to the game and puts in a tremendous amount of effort from East to West chasing these majestic whitetails.
Ep. 22 - Bowhunting 101 w/ Josh Goodhue
There's only one way to do things...your way!
Aint nothing better than open conversation about hunters theories, strategies and learning to agree or disagree. Join the Josh's as they discuss some differences and similarity. This was an impromptu conversation about how hunters seem to do things opposite of each other with one goal in mind...success!
Ep. 21 - Check Station Corner (Kirk Washington)
Western Slopes & Solo Hunting! Join Kirk Washington as he takes along the ride of his recent Mule Deer hunt in Big Sky Country. This is a story of redemption and the highs and lows of bowhunting...western style!
Ep. 20 - Bowhunting 101 w/ Chad Hepner
Follow along on this new series as we bring on DieHard Bowhunters and Experts to discuss the strategies and tactics that will make you more successful each season.
Chad "the MadMan" Hepner dives deep on the lessons he's learned in over 30+ years as a bowhunter from the mountains of West Virginia to the hardwoods of the MidWest and the Tundra of Alaska!! Enjoy these nuggets of knowledge!
Ep. 19 - Check Station Corner (Cory Benson)
On this episode, Cory Benson talks about the strategy and effort it took to harvest a Mega Giant Pennsylvania Buck. We also discuss their love for the western slopes chasing Elk & Mule Deer. Follow along as we dive deep in this episode!
Ep. 18 - The Bowhunter Profile w/ Dane Driscoll
In the episode, join host Joshua Trolinger and Dane Driscoll as they dive in to Danes transition from Fire Captain to Land Agent with Whitetail Properties. It's an episode full of family, fun & of course Bowhunting!!
Ep. 17 - Check Station Corner (The Three Amigos)
Join 3 familiar faces of the Bowhunting League as they take us down an adventure only fitting for the creek bottom plains of Kansas. Matt Powell, Tyler Davis & Dane Driscoll takes us on an adventurous trip of Big Bucks, Muddy Boots and promiscuous pack rats! These bonafide killers whacked and stacked all week with 3 of em in the tree(s) together for the final arrow!
Ep. 16 - Check Station Corner (Linda Marie)
It was a Family Affair ringing in the New Year with a stud Kansas Whitetail!! It didn't come easy!
Come along with Host Joshua Trolinger and listen in to how this Huntress, Linda Passmore has created a decade plus of success chasing mature buck alongside husband (Jason Passmore) and introducing their 3 girls into the sport as well.
Linda Marie has harvested numerous mature whitetail in the last decade through personal dedication, mentorship from her husband and all while being an active Mother, Business-Woman, running a sports store and being an entrepreneur!!!
This family...
Ep. 15 - Check Station Corner (Wayne Gadley)
4 bucks, 4 states. From the Pennsylvania Big Timber to the Kansas Prairies, follow along as Wayne takes us for a roller coaster ride of success & controversy.
Imagine having shot your #2 buck of all time, leave it to expire and come back hours later to find nothing but a gut pile?!!? Could you imagine if a deer you knew was dead just vanished!
Thankfully through BHL connections and quick thinking through technology, the search began and concluded better than expected. Over 500" of Whitetail Glory this season! You won't want to miss this episode!
Ep. 14 - Check Station Corner (Cam Inman)
Join the league tonight host, Cam Inman as he takes us on the chase across multiple farms in pursuit of the successful recovery of his recent Midwest 10 pointer. Persistence, Patience and Neighbors working together led to punching his 1st MO tag!
Ep. 13 - Check Station Corner (Justin Miller)
Join Guest Justin Miller as he takes us on a 410", 3 buck trip so far this season. From doubling down in TN to a 3 year streak of 1 day successful hunts in KY. Justin gives us the low down on how and why he's been successful and the possible rabbits-foot he's carrying in his pocket. The stories include his first ever trad bow buck!
Ep. 12 - Check Station Corner (Zach Wilhite)
Grab your favorite drink, a ticket to the amusement park and ride along on this rollercoaster of well placed shots, dog tracks & drone flights. Join Host Joshua Trolinger & guest Zach Wilhite as he tells the ups and downs of bowhunting and how patience, perseverance and strategic movements resulted in a BlueGrass State Slammer!!!
Ep. 11 - BuckMasters (Certified Scorers Jake Booth & Will Leonard)
Oh the Controversy!!!
Join Host Joshua Trolinger with Certified Scorers Jake Booth & Will Leonard as they discuss the ins and outs of the BuckMasters Scoring System, the thousand inches of antlers these two have laid hands on as well as...
The Milo Hanson Buck may not even make the top 20 bucks ever scored in BuckMasters??!! Whoa!!!
You're not going to want to miss this episode of antler fanatic talk and the stories that go along with them!
Ep. 10 - Origins of the BHL Podcast & The League Tonight (Cam Inman)
Join Host Joshua Trolinger & the host of The League Tonight, Cam Inman as they discuss how these two pivotal pieces of the puzzle came together in the 10th year of the league. They discuss some of their season thus far, what the future holds for the league content. Enjoy this inside look behind the scenes.
Ep. 09 - Check Station Corner (Trent Satterfield & Trell Trammell
Join Host Joshua Trolinger as he is joined by two members of the 'Broadhead Bandits' team as they discuss the triple harvest for their team so far this season. Trell was lucky enough to snag not only an awesome 110" Ozark Mountain Buck in Arkansas, but keep the mountain vibe alive as headed west to arrow his first Mulie on a family tradition trip that spans over 30 years in the making. Trent was able to arrow what could be his last "College Buck" on a great 124" Southern Missouri Ozark 9 pointer!
Ep. 08 - Check Station Corner (Kevin Summers)
Join Host Joshua Trolinger as he discusses the largest deer ever harvested on The Bowhunting League with Bowhunter Kevin Summers. The 279 6/8" Non-Typical Mammoth currently sits 40th in the world, 4th all time in the state of Kentucky and is the #1 buck harvested ever in the league! Kevin's 2 years of knowledge of this bucks core movement & a little prayer led to opening day success on a true trophy of a lifetime!
Ep 07 - Check Station Corner (Jackie Wayne Sexton)
Join Host Joshua Trolinger & Special Guests Cam Inman (Bowhunting League Tonight) & Jackie Wayne Sexton as they discuss his kickoff to an awesome season! Jackie is currently sitting 2nd in King of Tines with 283 4/8" of antler. He was able to harvest a 151 4/8 KY 8 point and 3 days later travel to Ohio and harvest a 131 5/8 public land buck! A fun discussion on the tactics and strategy that went in to this 4 days of back to back success.
Ep. 06 - Check Station Corner (Chris Spillman)
Join Host Joshua Trolinger and special guest Chris Spillman as they discuss the story of his 178" 15 point Kentucky Giant. Chris' ability to follow this wise buck from summer through the opener on neighboring properties, while staying out of the kill-zone until it was time to strike. The suspense only increased after Chris missed the stud at 25 yards but fate presented him with redemption quickly after!!
Ep. 05 - Check Station Corner (Tim Smoke)
Join Host Joshua Trolinger and special guest Tim Smoke as they discuss how Tim struck Gold on this 142" Big Timber Whitetail on opening day in Kentucky. They discuss life and pursuit of the whitetails as well as Tim's pursuit of building his own backcountry oasis in Indiana.
Ep. 04 - Zinger Fletches
Join Host Joshua Trolinger with guests Steve Terry & Brandon Cummings where they discuss the beginnings of Zinger Fletches, their biggest accomplishments as bowhunters and passed along advice from their mentors.
Ep. 03 - The Silent Sickness (Ixodida Got Me GOOD!)
Join Host Joshua Trolinger as he dives deep in to his live struggle with a recently diagnosed tick-borne illness. He'll discuss the failures in preparation, things to do different and what signals gave him the need to head to the doctor to seek closure and treatment. This is a much needed education for everyone as we are kicking off hunting seasons nationwide!
Ep. 2 - Retired SMSgt Chad Hepner
Life gave this man a "re-start" button. Host Joshua Trolinger is joined by Retired SMSgt Chad "Mad Man" Hepner to discuss his new lease on life, Alaskan Grizzly Bear Charges, California Wilderness Black Bears over Mother Natures Mineral Source, Whitetails, archery as a family & living every day's gift of life to it's fullest. Come join the fellowship, stories of an amazing mans past & where life is taking us in the future!
Ep. 1 - The Inaugural Episode
Grab an inside look as Host Joshua Trolinger, sits down with Ben Harrison, the creator of BHL to discuss The Bowhunting Leagues evolution over the last 10 years, how this basic idea of a virtual "brag board" with his buddies turned in to the Nations Largest Deer Contest & how all bowhunters can and should participate in this free competition.