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Jul 25, 2025 2 hr 57 min

E234. Interview with Russell Ickes

from Archery Talk 101 Hosted by Roy Canterbury

Join Roy and special guest Russell Ickes as they dive deep into the heart of archery and hunting, from target techniques and gear setups to the gritty realities of public land hunts. 🦌🏹 Russell shares vivid stories of whitetail and hog hunts across Oklahoma, his preference for saddle hunting, and the power of heavy arrows paired with a long draw. The duo explores how muscle memory, ethical shooting, and proper equipment setup are vital to clean kills and responsible hunting. 💪🌲 💡 They touch on advancements in bow tech, the road to the 2028 Olympics for compound archery, and debate the role of baiting in modern deer behavior. Expect pro tips on form, gear selection, and release styles—plus a few laugh-worthy tales of arrows bouncing off steel and concrete! 🏕️ From restarting local archery clubs to e-scouting strategies and prepping food plots, this episode blends deep expertise with community spirit. Whether you're an ASA competitor or a weekend bowhunter, Russell’s insight will sharpen your edge. 📝 Next steps include Russell's prep for the Oklahoma State Championships and Roy’s upcoming additions to the Archery Talk 101 Facebook group—don’t miss out! Carter Releases: https://carterenterprises.com/ Scott Releases: https://scottarchery.com/ True Fire Releases: https://thetrufire.com/ Darton Archery: https://dartonarchery.com/ PSE Archery: https://psearchery.com/ Hoyt Archery: https://hoyt.com/ Elite Archery: https://elitearchery.com/ Mathews Archery: https://mathewsinc.com/ 🎯 Join the community of fellow archers in the Archery Talk 101 Facebook group. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Archery Talk 101 Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/archerytalk101⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Archery Videos playlist: Shooting Forms At: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPwckZJiCzOIoVx1_eBU9BYeYZyRpml6t⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tree Stand Safety at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/7awb6x8UVU8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tech Tips at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhjNJnvnCXYZ7⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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