Episodes
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EP.74 Gunwerks the unrivaled shooting experience
We sit down in Cody, Wyoming, with Justin Fry from Gunwerks to talk about the unrivaled shooting experience and what makes Gunwerks one of the leaders in precision long-range shooting. We dive into the custom rifle systems they build, the components that make up a complete setup—from premium…
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Ep.73 Bassmaster Elite series pro Austin Felix with Cabin Fever Outdoors
On this episode of the Cabin Fever Outdoors Podcast, we sit down with Austin Felix to talk all things bass fishing, archery, and the outdoor lifestyle. Austin shares professional-level tips and tricks from his experience competing on the Bassmaster Elite Series, along with stories from his…
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Ep. 72 Cabin Fever Outdoors Brainerd MN
In this episode of the Cabin Fever Outdoors Podcast, we head to Brainerd, Minnesota, sit down with Carson, and Ryan to discuss the evolution of Cabin Fever Outdoors and the exciting addition of Archery Country. We dive into how Cabin Fever Outdoors has expanded its expertise beyond archery to...
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Ep.#71 HHA Sports the newest and easiest Archery Sights
Episode 71: We sit down with Nick Gardner and Jake Mancl from HHA Sports to break down the latest and greatest in archery sight technology. From the new XV-3 to the Nytrx Pro and Tetra lines, we dive into what makes HHA sights stand out in today’s market. The guys also walk us through the history...
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Ep. 70 Cabin Fever Outdoors the Newest member of Archery Country
In today’s episode, we sit down with Cabin Fever Outdoors, the newest addition to the Archery Country family. Jon, Garrett, and Chris share their backgrounds, areas of expertise, and the passion that drives their team. We dive into everything Cabin Fever has to offer—from firearms and ammunition…
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Archery Country and Cabin Fever Introduction for 2026 podcast
The Archery Country & Cabin Fever Outdoors Podcast is back for the 2026 season and bigger than ever. This year we’re diving into everything outdoors — from archery and bowhunting to fishing, firearms, and ammunition — bringing you real conversations with the people who live it every day.…
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Ep.68 2025 Archery Country Bow review podcast
Welcome Back to the Archery Country Podcast, we circle back to the most downloaded podcasts we have, the 5 star Bow review podcasts. This year we ran up to the Waite Park Location and sat down with Managers Brandon Looman and Jon Kraayenbrink, to discuss the feel, efficiency, real life speeds…
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Ep. 67 Archery Country 2025 Hunt Giveaway Pod Cast with Rock Road Outfitters
Welcome Back to Archery Country Podcast, in this episode we sit down with Neil Hilla from Rock Road Outfitters in Gregory , SD. GET ENTERED IN THE GIVEAWAY FOR A 5-DAY WHITETAIL/MULE DEER HUNT in SOUTH DAKOTA with Rock Road Outfitters out of Gregory, SD! INCLUDES guided hunt, lodging and meals.…
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Ep.66 Archery Country Shed Hunting discussion
On this podcast we sit down with Jack Opatz and Cole Schultz, two accomplished hunters and shed hunters. These guys team up and travel over 5 states to collect the magical antlers from whitetail deer and elk, They provide some great advice on getting permission and also talk about private land...
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Ep. 65: Deer Scent Use
The Archery Country Podcast is BACK! On this episode, we are excited to be talking to Elam Lapp, Zach Swanson and Nick Gardner with RAW Frozen Scents, a new product to all of our Archery Country locations. Elam Lapp the CEO of RAW Frozen Scents talks about the deer farm, how they get the scents,...
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Ep 64: Tips and Tricks: Tuning
Big Wade talks all about tuning. Paper tuning, group tuning, walk back tuning and broadhead tuning. If you've ever wondered what the difference is or why it's necessary then you are going to want to listen to this episode. Wade covers the tips to make the most of your time tuning, which tuning…
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Ep 63: Tips and Tricks for Choosing Stabilizers
Big Wade is back at it with his tips and tricks series and in today's episode he goes in-depth about stabilizers. Why do people use them, who should use them, how many should they use and which size and which brands... He answers all these questions and more. Towards the end of this episode, he...
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Ep 62: Tips and Tricks for Thumb Release Shooting
We're back and ready for the 2024 podcast season! In this episode, Wade breaks down some tips and tricks for shooting a thumb release for accuracy. He talks about the different issues that can come along with switching from a wrist release to a thumb release and what may need to be adjusted when...
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Ep 61: The Rut: Your Questions Answered
Dan and Wade answer your questions about the rut! Listen now! Whether you're a seasoned archery pro, a newbie looking to get started, or somewhere in between, our team of passionate archery enthusiasts is here to assist you every step of the way. We're more than just a shop; we're a community…
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Ep 60: Code of Silence Hunting Apparel
Wade and Jake chat with Ev and Jaimie from Code of Silence! Code of Silence is a new product line for Archery Country stores and we are excited to share their apparel with you. We dive into Ev and Jaimie's history in the hunting apparel industry. We cover the different product lines Code of…
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Ep. 59: The Big Broadhead Debate
Wade, Dan, and Desiree from the Archery Country Rogers location talk all about broadheads. We start with the factors to consider when buying a broadhead. We dive into a few different scenarios, how the right broadhead/arrow match and tune is the best way to get accuracy. We talk about the pros…
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Ep. 58: John Dudley from Nock On Archery
In this episode of The Archery Country Podcast, we sit down with John Dudley, the host of Nock on Archery, to discuss in-depth his history with different bow brands, what he learned through those experiences, and what finally led him to the development of the Nock On Carbon Levitate from PSE.…
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Ep. 57: How Build the Perfect Sight Tape for Bowhunting
In this episode, Wade talks about driver sights and the common models that we sell. Then Wade runs down in detail how to make the perfect sight tape for BlackGold, Axcel, Spot Hogg, and HHA sights. Wade sprinkles in helpful tips for getting your sight tape right and he dives into why you might…
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Ep. 56 :Archery Expert Bow Setups
Wade heads up to the Waite Park Archery Country and sits down with Jon and Adam to talk about what they’ve chosen for their bow setups for this year. They go into detail about which bows they chose, what accessories they picked and why. They both talk about hunting and league shooting, the…
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Ep. 55: Phelps Turkey Calls
Wade gets Dirk Durham, Marketing Manager of Phelps Game Calls on the phone. We talk a little bit about his background, the history of the Phelps Game call company and then we get into what makes a good turkey call and why Phelps calls stand out among turkey calls. We talk about which Phelps calls...
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Ep 54: Bowhunting Turkeys
Wade and Jack from our Roger's Archery Country pro-shop sit down and talk about bowhunting turkeys! Warm weather is nearly here in Minnesota and gobblers are on the mind. Wade and Jack discuss what equipment they are using this year and why. They touch on different decoy strategies, calling, and...
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Ep 53: Should I Get a Garmin Bow or Crossbow Sight?
Today we are talking about one of the techiest archery gadgets on the market, the Garmin digital bow and crossbow sight. Wade, Keith and Dan from the Archery Country Rogers location sit down and talk about their personal experiences with Garmin sights, they go through the different models, the...
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Ep 52: Phase4 Engineering with Mathews
Now that the dust has settled with 2023 bow releases we're talking to John Scovil from the Mathews design engineering team to discuss the changes they've made to bring us the Phase4. He talks about the limbs and the condition testing of the phase4. Then we move on to talking in depth about…
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Ep 51: Arrow Builds
Keith, Dan and Wade from our Archery Country Rogers, Minnesota location sit down and talk all about arrows. Whether you're crazy about arrow builds or brand new to arrow builds this podcast has some great information. We talk about the different diameters of arrows, pros and cons, and components....
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Ep 50: 2023 Bows Rated by Our Archery Experts
New year, new bows are out! This episode is our annual rundown of the new bows and the opinions of Wade, Dan, Keith and Jack from our Rogers Archery Country location on the changes made from each popular archery brand and each gives their rating. This episode is great for those who are looking at...
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Ep 49: Sitka Whitetail Gear
Wade, Dan and Jack from our Rogers location talk with Chris Derrick, Sitka Whitetail Product line manager in depth about the best clothing for whitetail hunting. In this episode we talk about the Elevated II camo pattern and whitetails eyesight. Then we get into how Sitka builds their gear...
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Ep 48: Bowhunting Bear with Keith
Some of you may have seen the photos and now it's time to hear the story! Wade sits down with Keith and talks to him about his bear hunting success this year. They talk about the whole process of bowhunting bear, about what gear Keith used and why he chose that equipment. If you like hunting...
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Ep 47: Crossbows 101
Curious about crossbows? This episode is for you! In this episode Wade, Keith, and Desiree from Archery Country's Rogers location sit down and talk in depth about crossbows. Desiree asks the guy's questions that most "new to crossbow" customers have. We discuss when, who and in what circumstances…
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Ep 46: Dog Tracking Deer
Deer season is just 1 month away here in Minnesota. Troy, Brandon and Jon sit down with Jaren Tschida and talk in depth about dog tracking wounded deer with dogs. We talk about how he got involved with deer tracking, how he trained his dog, what breeds of dogs are used, how dogs track deer, and...
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Ep 45: Swat Broadheads
As we inch closer to deer season, it's time to talk broadheads! In this episode we talk with Scott Romero the owner of Swat Broadheads. He tells us the story about why he started engineering broadheads. We talk in depth about the design of Swat broadheads and how they differ from other broadheads...
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Ep. 44: Archery and Bowhunting Fitness
In this episode we have the pleasure of sitting down with Dan Ness owner of MYO Atomic Level Training. We talk about the MYO studio and Dan's history with bowhunting. Then we discuss how physical fitness can really make or break a hunt. Dan talks about his hunting guide experience and how he...
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Ep 43: Self-Filming Your Bow Hunt
In this episode we sit down and chat with Charles Thayer who recently started self-filming his bow hunts. We talk about how he got into archery and his bowhunting journey. Then we cover the benefits of filming your hunt and how fun it can be to re-live the hunt later. We also go over the cons of...
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Ep. 42: GAS Bowstrings with Eric Griggs
We interview Eric Griggs of GAS Bowstrings in this episode. We talk about his history and experience in the archery world and how he started GAS Bowstrings. Then we dive into why quality bow strings matter and how they play a part in your bow as a whole system. He explains how bowstrings are made...
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Ep 41: Ask the Archery Experts
In this podcast we answer questions submitted by you, the audience! We cover all kinds of topics like hinge releases, avoiding bad shooting habits, tree stands, and archery leagues. We also answer some fun questions regarding who from Archery Country We would want to hunt with and why, who's the...
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Ep 40: Which Bow Sight is Right for Me? Single Pin, Multi-Pin, Slider or Digital
Have you ever wondered what the difference between different bow sights is? Then this podcast is for you! Troy, Jon, Brandon and Adam from our Waite Park location sit down and go into depth about all the different bow sight options. We discuss fixed pin sights, slider sights, hybrids and digital...
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Ep 39: Out of State Bow Hunts
Are you thinking about bow hunting out west? In this podcast Troy and Adam ask questions to Jon and Brandon about their out of state hunting experiences. They cover everything from tips for applying for tags, digital scouting, what's on their pack list, suggestions for gear, and many more common...
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Ep 38: Why Sitka Gear Is So Good
This episode is a deep dive into Sitka Gear! We talk with Chris Derrick, Sitka Whitetail Product line manager and designer of Sitka Equinox Guard apparel. We talk a little about the history of Sitka. Next, we discuss the Sitka Equinox Guard collection and the engineering that went into this…
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Ep 37: Bowfishing with Arrow Saver
We sit down with Monty Mounsdon and Wayne Clauseman from Arrow Saver and talk all about bowfishing. We discuss each of their backgrounds, how arrow saver came to be and how arrow saver solves a common bowfishing problem. Then we dive into competitive bowfishing and how it became an outdoor…
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Ep 36: Arrow Build Debate
This is the episode that you've been asking for! In this episode Jake (Archery Country owner), Wade (from our Rogers location) and Jason (from our Brainerd location) sit down and dive deep into arrow building. We discuss arrow weights, penetration, front of center percentages, broadheads and...
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Ep 35: Bowhunting Turkeys: Gear, Stories and Strategy
Spring gobblers are on the mind and in this podcast our Waite Park crew is talking all about bowhunting turkeys. In this episode we get into what gear we use, we share a few stories, and talk turkey hunting strategy. We discuss the different options for broadheads and our experiences with each....
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Ep 34: Archery Country Pro Shop Talk - Rogers
In this episode we sit down with all the full-time employees of our Rogers location. We go around the table and give our backgrounds on how we got into archery and which aspects of archery each of us has experience in. We give a little glimpse into our lives outside of the shop and then dive into...
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Ep 33: Kanati Land Management
Do you have hunting property or aspire to have your own hunting property to build memories on? You are going to want to listen to this podcast. In this episode we sit down with Nate, Joe and Jake of Kanati Land Management. We talk about how to make the most of your property and what services…
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Ep 32: Hoyt 2022 Line Up
We get Hoyt's Marketing Director, Evan WIlliams on again to talk about Hoyt's 2022 bow line up. Evan talks about his 2021 hunting and then we dive right into the carbon RX-7. We also ask what the difference is between last year's HBX cam and this year's HBX pro cam. We talk about how and why the...
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Ep 31: Archery Country Pro Shop Talk - Waite Park
This episode is a more casual episode. We sit down with Brandon (Buck), Jon and Adam from our Waite Park location and give you an opportunity to get to know their background. We get into how each of them started archery and how they've progressed to where they are at now. What makes our shops...
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Ep 30: Mathews V3X Bow, Everything You Need To Know
In this episode Mark Hayes, Mathews Archery Engineering Manager, joins us again to talk all about the Mathews 2022 line up the V3X. He explains the differences of previous years bow to this year's bow. We get deep into the details of Mathews thought process of how and why those changes came to…
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Ep 29: 2022 Bow Releases Rated
Want to know how we feel about the new Bowtech, Hoyt and Mathews 2022 bows that have been released? In this podcast we give a run-down of the bows and we give an overall rating from the archery pro-shop perspective. If you're thinking about an upgrade this year on your bow you're going to want to...
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Ep 28:Scent Control with Scent Thief
In this episode we get Russell, the inventor of Scent Thief on the phone. We talk all about scent control, how Scent Thief came to be and the best way to use it with success. During development, Russell came to realize you can't effectively eliminate odor so he created a product that completely...
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Ep 27: Saddle Hunting with Tethrd
We now sell TETHRD PRODUCTS! In this podcast we sit with down with Ernie Power from Tethrd. We talk all about saddle hunting, what it is, why more hunters are trying it and how saddle hunting gives you more options with less weight. If you have thought about saddle hunting or are currently saddle...
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Ep 26: Grim Reaper Broadheads
Broadheads are a constant conversation in bowhunting. In this episode we get Matt Bateman National Sales Manager from Grim Reaper on the phone. We discuss the fixed blade broadhead options and mechanical broadhead options that Grim Reaper offers. Matt goes into depth about how there's not a one...
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Ep 25: Evan Williams from Hoyt
In this episode with talk with Marketing Director Evan Williams from Hoyt about all the 2021 bows. Evan walks us through REDWRX and this years HBX cams. We talk about the difference between the RX-5 and RX-5 Ultra bows and how they compare to the Ventum 30 & Ventum 33. We also talk about what the...