Ep. 26: Bowhunting Turkeys with Jordan Barnes

In this episode, Jordan Barnes discusses his transition from shotgun hunting to bow hunting turkeys. He shares his early experiences with turkey hunting and how he became passionate about it. Jordan explains the challenges and rewards of bow hunting turkeys, including the importance of the setup and the thrill of getting drawn on a turkey. He also discusses the gear and techniques he uses for successful bow hunts. In this part of the conversation, Jordan K. Barnes and Parker McDonald discuss various hunting strategies, including aggressive approaches and using structure to get into position. They also talk about success rates and confidence in bowhunting, acknowledging that there is no room for overconfidence in this game. The conversation then shifts to the importance of showing the reality of hunting and the challenges of dealing with criticism and controversy. They emphasize the need to balance authenticity with viewer expectations. The emotional connection to turkey hunting is also explored, highlighting the mystical and spiritual aspects of the sport. Finally, they discuss the importance of respecting the resource and supporting conservation efforts, as well as the significance of reading signs and being in the game. The conversation concludes with a discussion on managing the highs and lows of hunting and maintaining a positive mindset. In this conversation, Jordan K. Barnes discusses his mindset and approach to turkey hunting. He emphasizes the importance of gratitude and perspective, recognizing the privilege of being able to pursue his passion. He shares his experiences of facing challenges and setbacks, and how he deals with them by resetting mentally and focusing on preparation. Jordan also opens up about his raw emotions and the reality of the mental grind in hunting. The conversation concludes with a discussion on optimism, gratitude, and setting realistic expectations. Optimism is sustainable through gratitude. Find things to be grateful for and set realistic expectations. Show Notes 06:16 Transition to Bow Hunting 13:59 Early Years of Turkey Hunting 21:21 First Archery Turkey Hunt 29:05 Gear and Setup for Bow Hunting Turkeys 41:46 Hunting Strategies: Aggressive Approaches and Using Structure 45:30 Success Rate and Confidence in Bowhunting 50:25 Dealing with Criticism and Controversy 01:03:42 The Emotional Connection to Turkey Hunting 01:18:24 Managing the Highs and Lows of Hunting 01:21:43 Equipment and Preparation 01:24:08 Setting Realistic Expectations 01:25:40 Appreciation and Farewell Links Honeycomb Custom Calls: https://honeycombcustomcalls.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/socohunt Store: https://www.socohunt.com/store YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoCoHunt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/socohunt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soco_hunt/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices