Caribou Media Outdoors Podcast
The Caribou Media Outdoors Podcast will dive deep into all areas of archery, bowhunting, product reviews, adventure, and personal experiences in the outdoors.
Ep 030: Evan Williams | Marketing and Pro Staff Manager at Hoyt Archery

On this episode I sit down with Evan Williams from Hoyt Archery. Evan is the marketing and Pro Staff manager at Hoyt Archery. We talk about the new bows from Hoyt for 2025, his incredible fall hunting season, and a couple of amazing hunting stories that you won't want to miss.
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Ep 029: Zakk Plocica | Extreme Outfitters

On this episode I sit down with Zakk Plocica from Extreme Outfitters. Zakk is the owner of Extreme Outfitters and an avid archer, bowhunter, and outdoorsman, Zakk and his dedicated team of bow techs are ready to help you get set up with your next bow. Zakk and I talk about new bows for 2025, arrows, sights, our dedication to bowhunting and everything in between.
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Ep 028: Braxen Glines | Haxen Hunt

On this episode I sit down with Braxen Glines from Haxen Hunt. We talk about starting a YouTube channel, archery, bowhunting, Prime bows, and some of his epic hunting adventures including a bison hunt with a bow.
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Ep 027: P.J Reilly | Lancaster Archery Supply, Tournaments, New Products, and a Northern Caribou Hunt

On this episode I sit down with P.J Reilly from Lancaster Archery Supply. P.J and I talk about new products hitting the market for 2025, the history of the Lancaster Classic Indoor Archery Tournament, and a planned Northern Canada Caribou Hunt.
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Ep 026: Joe Coy | Fourth Arrow Camera Arms

On this episode, I sit down with Joe Coy of Fourth Arrow Camera Arms. Joe and I go over the incredible Fourth Arrow line up as well as some of their sister companies: Tree Thrasher, Wyndscent Electronic Scent Vaporizers, and Final Rest Shooting Systems. Joe also shares a couple of hunting stories that you won't want to miss.
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Ep 025: Aron Snyder | Born Primitive Outdoor | Archery, Bowhunting, Fly Fishing, Land Navigation, and Men's Health

On this episode I sit down with Aron Snyder of Born Primitive Outdoor. We talk archery, bowhunting, guiding tips, fly fishing, land navigation, and men's health. Aron is an absolute wealth of knowledge from his experiences in the outdoor and hunting space, and is not afraid to share that knowledge to help everyone in their own journey.
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Ep 024: Joel Turner | Shot IQ and Mind IQ

On this episode I sit down with Joel Turner from Shot IQ and Mind IQ. Joel is a retired police officers with years of experience in firearms and precision shooting. Joel is an avid archer and bowhunter who has developed the mental techniques required to make a perfectly controlled and percise shot every single time. Sign up for his clinic and online course below.
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Ep 023: Sara Gamache | PNW_Huntress | World Hunter | Entrepreneur | Bowhunting | Family

On this episode I sit down with Sara Gamache. Sara is a business owner, archery and bowhunting enthusiast, and world travel who takes her love of hunting and the outdoors from one country to the next. Sara has tons of experience hunting in other counties and can even help you set up your next international hunt. Listen till the end to hear a hunting story you'll never forget.
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Ep 022: Cody Griffin from Easton Technical Products | A Deep Dive into Easton Arrows and Components

On this episode I sit down with Cody Griffin from Easton Technical Products. Cody has been involved with archery from a young age and has worked his way up through the industry from working at @extremeoutfitters to his position now with Easton. Cody is a wealth of knowledge on all of the arrows and components in the Easton line up, and we have a great conversation about where Easton has come from, and where they are headed for the future.
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Ep 021: Brandon Hope from Backyard Bows | Bow Reviews, Gear Reviews, Arrows and Bowhunting

On this episode I sit down with Brandon Hope from Backyard Bows. Brandon is an avid bowhunter who operates a bow and gear review channel on YouTube called Backyard Bows. Brandon drives deep and spends the proper amount of time on his reviews to give you a solid amount of information after ever video. From bows, to broadheads, to camo, Brandon has it all for you at Backyard Bows.
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Ep 020: Tanner Dannish from Frontiersmen Gear | Hunter, Knife Maker, and Custom Leather Work | Proudly Made in Canada

On this episode I sit down with Tanner Dannish of Frontiermen Gear. Tanner is a hunter and custom knife maker who operates out of Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. Tanner has been making knives from a young age, and has built Frontiersmen Gear up from nothing to what it is today. If you are looking for a knife to take out in the field hunting or in the outdoors, look no further than Frontiersmen Gear.
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Ep 019: John Lusk from Lusk Archery Adventures | Pastor, Broadhead Tester, and a Serious World Hunter

On this episode I sit down with John Lusk from Lusk Archery Adventures. John is a Church Pastor in Texas, who also has an incredible interest in archery, bowhunting, and more specifically broadhead testing. John has developed a specific protocol for testing broadheads, and runs each head through a series of tests that results in a Lusk grade at the end. John tests approximately fifty to sixty broadheads a year. As of the recording of this podcast, John has tested over three hundred different broadheads.
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Ep 018: Nick Fisher | 3rd Generation President and CEO of AAE | Arizona Archery Enterprises

On this episode I sit down with Nick Fisher, 3rd Generation President and CEO of AAE - Arizona Archery Enterprises. We deep dive into all of the vanes, arrow rests, stabilizers, nocks, Bitzenburger knob, and fletching accessories that AAE has to offer.
For more information about AAE click here:
https://www.arizonaarchery.com/
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Ep 017: Brian Anderson from G5 Outdoors | Prime Archery

On this episode I sit down with Brian Anderson from G5 Outdoors and Prime Archery. We talk about the NEW 2025 Prime lineup including the: FORM, RVX+, RVX, and Ronan compound bows. We also discuss new accessories and of course the incredible G5 Outdoors Broadheads.
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Ep 016: KC Davies from Sevr Broadheads

On this episode I sit down with KC Davies from Sevr Broadheads. We go through the Sevr lineup of mechanical broadheads and all the other products that Sevr has to offer. KC also shares two hunting stories about his 2024 deer and elk hunts.
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Ep 015: Jason Matzinger | Hunter, Father, Filmmaker, Conservationist, and TV Show Host of Into High Country

On this episode I sit down with the one and only Jason Matzinger. Jason is a hunter, father, film maker, tv show host of Into High Country, and salt of the earth conservationist. We talk hunting with family, mule deer, elk, whitetail, and the importance of protecting sheep, and keeping animals on the landscape for future generations.
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Ep 014: Josh Sidebottom | Chief Operating Officer of The Outdoor Group | Lead Engineer at Elite Archery

On this episode I sit down with Josh Sidebottom, the Chief Operating Officer of the Outdoor Group and Lead Engineer of Elite Archery. We go over Josh's beginnings with archery and bowhunting as well as cover the NEW lineup of 2025 bows and RAC accessories from Elite Archery. The Outdoor Group owns: Elite Archery, Altra Arrows, CBE Sights, Scott Releases, Slick Trick Broadheads, Winner's Choice strings, Duel game calls, and Clutch Outdoors.
For more information about Elite Archery click here:
https://elitearchery.com/
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Ep 013: Morris Shawn | President and CEO of Roadpost Inc. | Zoleo Satellite Communicators

On this episode I sit down with Morris Shawn, president and CEO of Roadpost Inc. and Zoleo Satellite Communicators. Morris has been in the satellite communication business for many years. The Zoleo satellite communicator was released in January 2020 and has been rising to the top as one of the favoured off grid communication devices. Everyone from outdoor workers, hikers, hunters, and everyone who appreciates the piece of mind of being able to connect with friends and family while out of cellphone range. Listen till to end to hear about all of the options included in this incredible device, as...
Ep 012: Stuart Holmes (S.G. Holmes) | Photography, Bowhunting, Family, and a South Dakota Mule Deer Hunt

On this episode I sit down with Stuart Holmes (S.G.Holmes). We cover a variety of topics ranging from photography, archery (compound and traditional), bowhunting, family, taking your kids hunting, and a South Dakota mule deer hunt.
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Ep 011: AJ Iaquinta from KOTA | Knights of the Apex

On this episode I sit down with AJ Iaquinta from KOTA - Knights of the Apex. AJ is a photographer, archer, bowhunter, product reviewer on his YouTube page, and has recently introduced his children to archery and the outdoors. Watch until the end to hear about all of the topics and products we cover, as well as his 2024 black bear hunt.
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Ep 010: Tom LaLond from XOP | Xtreme Outdoor Products | Mobile Treestands and Saddles

On this episode I sit down with Tom LaLond from XOP - Xtreme Outdoor Products. XOP is one of the leaders in tree stand, saddle, and mobile hunting setups. Tom and I discuss some of the incredible products in their line up, as well as a hunting story about Tom's largest buck to date that can be seen in their film Sand Tines.
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Ep 009: Dan Ferchat from Outdoors Dan | Archery, Bowhunting, Whitetails, Black Bears, and PSE Bows

On this episode I sit down with Dan Ferchat from Outdoors Dan. We talk about all things archery, bowhunting, broadheads, PSE bows, moose, whitetail, and black bear hunting in Ontario.
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Ep 008: Anthony from Ap86_Media | US Air Force, Bowhunting, and Photography

On this episode I'm joined by Anthony from Ap86_Media. Anthony is an active duty US Airforce member and enjoys photography, archery, bowhunting, and the outdoors. When Anthony isn't in the air, he is constantly thinking about shooting his bow and his next bowhunting adventure.
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Ep 007: Jeff Cordero | Archery, Bowhunting, Nascar, and Fitness all rolled into one

On this episode I'm joined by Jeff Cordero. Jeff is an indoor and 3D archer, a bowhunter, a Nascar front tire changer on the #24 car for William Byron and Hendrick Motorsports, and has deep roots in fitness and a healthy lifestyle.
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Ep 006: Travis Sloan from Outdoors with Travis | Bowhunting South Africa

On this episode I sit down with Travis Sloan from Outdoors with Travis. Travis is an avid bowhunter living in South Africa and is very active on social media and YouTube. Travis and I talk about his love for bowhunting, enjoying the overall experience of the hunt, and what it would take for a non resident to travel and hunt in South Africa.
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Ep 005: John Mulligan (Johnny Utah) from Primal Divide

On this episode I sit down with John Mulligan a.k.a Johnny Utah. John is a professional hunter in the outdoor space and an Ambassador for a number of different outdoor and hunting brands. John has found success on many whitetail, turkey, elk, mule deer, black bear, and moose hunts around the world.
You can follow him on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/johnny.utah.hunt
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https://www.youtube.com/@PRIMALDIVIDE
Ep 004: Amber Liljestrand from Pnuma Outdoors

On this episode I'm joined by Amber Liljestrand from Pnuma Outdoors.
Pnuma Outdoors is an incredible camo company that has something for everyone in their extensive lineup to disrupt your outline and make it harder for the animals to find you while hunting. Pnuma offers a lifetime guarantee on all of their products which gives you complete piece of mind. I am personally wearing Pnuma Outdoors gear this year and can't say enough good things about how it has impressed me while bowhunting this season.
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Ep 003: Joe Goubeaux | Bowhunting Mule Deer in South Dakota

On this episode I sit down with Joe Goubeaux. Joe is an incredible archer and bowhunter who has traveled the states on mule deer and elk hunts, and who manages a family whitetail property closer to home. We talk all things Hoyt bow, Easton arrows, and Sevr broadheads. Joe shares an incredible mule deer hunting story from South Dakota that you won't want to miss.
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Ep 002: Payton Golden | 2024 Canadian 3D Archery National Champion and Bowhunter

On this episode I talk with Payton Golden who is the 2024 Canadian 3D Archery National Champion, and also a Bowhunter.
We discuss his early beginnings with archery and how he transitioned to target and 3D tournaments. We talk releases, our trip to the Pennsylvania Total Archery Challenge and everything in between.
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Ep 001: Dave from Hellcat Outdoors | Chasing Whitetail Ghosts with Traditional Equipment

On this episode I'm joined by Dave from Hellcat Outdoors. Dave and I discuss his beginnings of archery which led into a bowhunting passion. Dave shares a number of tips, tricks, and tactics from his experiences hunting whitetail and black bears in Ontario, Canada.
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S1 Trailer: Host Intro Josh McKenzie

Welcome to the Caribou Media Outdoors Podcast. I'm your host Josh McKenzie.
On this podcast we will be talking all things archery, bowhunting, the outdoors, adventures, gear, products in the archery and bowhunting space, and experiences along the way. Hit subscribe and tag along for the ride.
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