Brian Call of The Gritty Bowmen shares his passion for hunting and the great outdoors.
Hello folks, on this episode of Gritty Bowmen I was able to hang out with my friends from Rockhouse motion--Aaron Hitchins, Dustin Lutt and Logan Ross. Sometimes you meet someone who’s work you’ve admired. Or an individual you’ved looked up to because of the message they’ve shared or the principles they stand for. And so in your mind you’ve built them up into something special--and then you meet them and you’re utterly disappointed. They’re not who you thought they were and you feel totally let down. BUT, then there’s the opposite… you meet that person and they’re even cooler than you expected. They’re a breath of fresh air and you feel fortunate to have met them. Well… that’s how I feel about Rockhouse Motion--they’re remarkably talented, quirky, creative, deep-thinking, down-to-earth folks that I feel blessed to know. On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we talk about Logan’s hunting season--being a new hunter who has never killed an animal; we talk about her thoughts and experiences from this past season. Dustin shares his thoughts on having a wife how hunts. And we learn a little more about the stark differences in personality between Dustin and Aaron and how they hunt differently. This is a late night conversation in a hotel room after pulling some long days at the ATA Show earlier this year. I thoroughly enjoy these late-night conversations with excellent people. Sit in and take a listen. And if you haven’t seen their films or are not familiar with their work, go check out the film, Beyond The Roar ; you’ll be glad you did.
On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we meet with Jana Waller & Jim Kinsey of Skullbound TV. We talk about how they met and fell in love and how they began Skullbound TV. Jana and Jim are two very down-to-earth people that love what they do and share a passion for hunting, conservation and working with wounded veterans.
Hello friends, on EPISODE 251 of the Gritty Bowmen podcast we had the pleasure of hanging out with my friends Ryan and Hillary Lampers from the Hunt Harvest Health podcast to talk testosterone, gut health, diet and more. That same evening, Ryan and Hillary joined me in a discussion with my good friend, and backcountry food aficionado, Heather Kelly, the maker of Heather’s Choice Backcountry Meals. The 4 of us nerd-out on backcountry food and discuss our shared passion for good eating in the backcountry. Heather is a nutrition expert in her own right and she spares no expense in the creation of her backcountry meals and it shows in her products. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to interview both Heather Kelly and Ryan and Hillary all together on the same AWESOME episode of Gritty Bowmen. Check it out! If you like this episode and you want more like it, let Heather and Hillary and Ryan know how you feel. I hope this episode gets you excited to try some of Heather’s products and to start experimenting with some of your own meals at home.
On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we talk with good friend and Head of Customer Support at Kifaru International, Frank (TortLife) Peralta. Frank and Aron talk about their latest hike in Colorado. They talk about navigation, fishing, survival, gear, shelters, cooking as well as manliness, mental toughness and how it can sometimes backfire on you if you're not careful. It's gritty.
On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we talk with good friend and Head of Customer Support at Kifaru International, Frank (TortLife) Peralta. Frank and Aron talk about their latest hike in Colorado. They talk about navigation, fishing, survival, gear, shelters, cooking as well as manliness, mental toughness and how it can sometimes backfire on you if you're not careful. It's gritty.
Gear Mentioned in this podcast:
Kifaru Sawtooth
Hilleberg Anjan GT 2
Hilleberg Soulo
Fishing Gear:
Panther Martin
Pistol Pete
Daiwa 4 piece ultra light reel
Shakespeare Pole #Walmart Special
Abu Garcia Reel
Torpedo bobber
Blue fox spinner
rooster tails
cast masters
bead headed brassies
bead headed princes
copper johns
Traeger Grill seasoning
REI quarter dome tent
Kifaru Sawtooth
Hillaberg Staika
Primus Micron Lantern
Steripen
MSR Aquatabs
Gravedigger Broadhead
Amy’s Clothing:
Fanatic Hoodie Sitka
Lightweight Core Crew Sitka
Timberline Pants
Prana Halle Pants
Timberline Jacket
Aron’s Clothing:
Core Medium Weight Sitka
Fanatic Hoodie Sitka
Kuhl Renegade Pants
Sitka Ascent Pants
Jetstream Beanie
Kifaru:
Slick Bags 20 degree Regular Length, Wide
Quilt Long Wide
Kifaru Lost Park Parka
Kifaru Woobie
On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we talk about communication devices. Aron talks about some of the different types of communication for different situations. The times they've been used in the field and his dealings with Delorme.
Gear mentioned in this podcast:
Iridium GO
DeLorme InReach
SPOT device
Global Star 9505A
Garmin Rhino 650
Garmin Wristwatch GPS 401 foretrex
On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we talk with my good friend Duane, The Rock, Sessions and his brother, Wes Sessions. Wes shot the Montana State Record Non-typical Bull Elk this year, on PUBLIC LAND. This episode will make you feel like you're sitting around the campfire swapping hunting stories. It's good stuff.
On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we hang with my good friend, Train To Hunt Champion, bowhunting phenom and archer extraordinnaire, Phil Mendoza. AKA Backcountry Bowhunting Cholo. AND we hang with my Trash Talking, hyper-fit, Crossfit buddy, Shanely Brezen and my friend, veritable strongman, Brian Horton. Phil Mendoza owns No Limits Archery in Denver, CO and is the Director and owner of Alpha Bowhunting and the Alpha Bowhunting Challenge. And Shanely and Brian direct and operate Fit4TheHunt. On this podcast we talk fitness and hunting, we talk about mental toughness--how to develop it and whether you’re just born with it or not. It’s good stuff--it’s got me striving to dig deeper and push harder when things get tough. But before we dive into this show, allow me to present a quick backcountry hunting tip from the Backcountry, Bowhunting Cholo, also known as Phil, big sexy, Mendoza.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Episode 24: Phil Mendoza - Trophy Country Big Horn Part 1
Episode 30: Phil Mendoza - Trophy Country Big Horn Part 2
Episode 43: Train to What? Hunt! with Phil Mendoza
On this episode of Gritty Bowmen Aron goes over his Archery Tool Kit.
Gear List:
Extra “D” loop material
Allen Wrenches (depending on how far packing in)
2-Gorilla Glue or Locktite
levels (doesn’t always pack these)
extra nocks (3 minimum)
extra inserts
field tips
Big tube of glue (leave in my truck)
Bowstring Wax Scorpion Venom (leave in my truck)
Halo Serving 5-10ft in my pack (Leave the roll in my truck)
On this episode of Gritty Bowmen Aron Snyder goes over the gear in his "Possibles Pouch".
Gear list:
Medium or Large Kifaru Pull Out
Steripen Classic
Small ziplock with:
Disinfecting wipes
alcohol wipes
big band aids
Waterproof Cell phone E Case
MSR Aquatabs
Gore tex patch kit
alcohol wipes for the patch kit
Seam Grip Gore Tex Gear Aid
Seam Grip Sealer & Adhesive
Adhesive Knit 2nd Skin Spenco
Sleep Aids
Benadryl
Petzl elite headlamp with batteries
extra blades for Tyto knife
Mantles for Primus Lantern
Gear Aid Tenacious Tape
Duct tape
Compressed gauzesingle use 6 play cotton white
Pill case
contacts
oxycontin
vicodin
ibuprofen
migraine pills
Small ziplock with:
fire starter kit
trioxane tabs
waterproof match kit
striker
Headlamp Black Diamond 250 lumens Touch side
Sunscreen
Zip Ties
reflective paracord 2.1mm - 50 ft.
Garmin 401 foretrex
Suunto M9 compass
Backup batteries for headlamp
Tyto knife
Esee Izula
Fizz Endurolytes from Hammer
Leuko Tape
Ferro Rod
On this episode of Gritty Bowmen we talk with Tim Burnett of SOLO HNTR. Tim talks about solo hunting safety and what you should avoid while hunting solo and the things you can do to help yourself stay out there longer. We also talks about some of the gear he uses and his sleeping system and what sleep aids are doing to your body.
Gear mentioned in this podcast:
Thermarest NeoAir
Therm-a-rest LuxuryLite Ultralite Cot
DeLorme InReach
OnXmap
Adventure Medical Kits - Survival Medic
Trioxane tablets
Spot Sat Phone
Meridian SAT phone
Books/Podcasts mentioned in this podcast:
1 Quick Way To Naturually Increase Testosterone: Sleep w/ Dr. Kirk Parsley – EPISODE 113
What is Melatonin?
SouthCox Full Draw Full Time Podcast Bear Attack
Aron Ralston Story - Between a Rock and a Hard Place
