Archery Country 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, and draw cycle.  If you're in the market for a new rig or have purchased a new bow see where it ends up on the 5-star review.    Also a reminder if your test driving or buy a bow enter our 2025 Hunt Giveaway drawing.  HOW TO ENTER: 1) Stop into any of our 4 locations 2) Shoot one flagship bow's from each of these brands: Mathews, Darton, Hoyt, Bowtech, PSE and Elite OR shoot any crossbow from TenPoint and Ravin to earn 1 entry into the contest. 3) After you've shot the bows our staff will give you a QR to scan to enter your information into the giveaway.   If you purchase any bow from those 8 brands you get an ADDITIONAL 10 ENTRIES! The contest runs through July 15th. Drawing will take place before August 1st.   Whether you prefer an archery pro-shop experience or the convenience of online archery shopping, we've got you covered. Say goodbye to confusion – with our experts by your side, finding the perfect archery gear becomes a breeze. ArcheryCountry.com    

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. Tag will need to be purchased by recipient along with any taxidermy fees, if desired. HOW TO ENTER: 1) Stop into any of our 4 locations 2) Shoot one flagship bow's from each of these brands: Mathews, Darton, Hoyt, Bowtech, PSE and Elite OR shoot any crossbow from TenPoint and Ravin to earn 1 entry into the contest. 3) After you've shot the bows our staff will give you a QR to scan to enter your information into the giveaway.   If you purchase any bow from those 8 brands you get an ADDITIONAL 10 ENTRIES! The contest runs through July 15th. Drawing will take place before August 1st.   Whether you prefer an archery pro-shop experience or the convenience of online archery shopping, we've got you covered. Say goodbye to confusion – with our experts by your side, finding the perfect archery gear becomes a breeze. ArcheryCountry.com      

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 versus public land tactics. Some great tips and tricks on how to be more successful on the "adult easter egg hunt" called shed hunting! Whether you prefer an archery pro-shop experience or the convenience of online archery shopping, we've got you covered. Say goodbye to confusion – with our experts by your side, finding the perfect archery gear becomes a breeze. ArcheryCountry.com  

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, what they do to produce quality scents, how they package it and get it to you for   Elam gives a break down of each of the products Raw Frozen Scents offers and how he has used it while hunting and how to use it while hunting mature bucks.   Elam drops some great information about deer behavior that may change how you use scents. If you want to get a little more of an advantage with whitetail hunting this year you are going to want to listen to this episode!   Whether you prefer an archery pro-shop experience or the convenience of online archery shopping, we've got you covered. Say goodbye to confusion – with our experts by your side, finding the perfect archery gear becomes a breeze. ArcheryCountry.com    

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 can be done in the shop and how to finish tuning on your own for the most accuracy.  Whether you prefer an archery pro-shop experience or the convenience of online archery shopping, we've got you covered. Say goodbye to confusion – with our experts by your side, finding the perfect archery gear becomes a breeze. ArcheryCountry.com

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 also talks about soft-nock sets. He covers what they are and why they can make a difference in your archery setup.  The he concludes the podcast with some information about a new fletching tool from OMP, the Phoenix Fletching Jig.    Whether you prefer an archery pro-shop experience or the convenience of online archery shopping, we've got you covered. Say goodbye to confusion – with our experts by your side, finding the perfect archery gear becomes a breeze. ArcheryCountry.com

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 transitioning. Then Wade dives into 3 different methods to try when shooting a thumb release. He discusses what he's seen shooters (including himself) struggle with and goes through some different strategies he gathered for multiple archers along his archery journey. If you shoot a thumb release or are considering shooting a thumb release give this podcast a listen!   Whether you prefer an archery pro-shop experience or the convenience of online archery shopping, we've got you covered. Say goodbye to confusion – with our experts by your side, finding the perfect archery gear becomes a breeze. ArcheryCountry.com    

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 that thrives on the love for the sport. Stop into one of our 3 Minnesota locations or shop at Archerycountry.com 

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 Silence offers and what scenarios these pieces are built for.  We talk in-depth about hunting apparel, everything from functionality to camo patterning. We discussed what they felt like was missing from other hunting apparel and how they designed their products to fix some of the issues they ran into.  This company is not just about looks and you'll understand that after listening to this podcast. Good people with good products and a passion for hunting. Check out Code of Silence in store or online!

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 and cons of both fixed-blade broadheads and mechanical broadheads.  We talk briefly about broadheads for crossbows and over-the-top expandable broadheads.  Then the guys cover what they plan on using for broadheads this year. We chat a bit about shot placement and how different people react differently in the heat of the hunt.  We end the podcast with broadhead stories, the good, the bad, and the ugly.    If you’ve got questions regarding broadheads or need broadhead recommendations stop in to any of our 3 MN Archery Country shops or if you aren’t local you can live chat with one of our archery experts on ArcheryCountry.com

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. John goes into depth about why he wanted specific features on the Levitate.  The Levitate discussion led us to a talk about different brands and ultimately how and why John chooses the brands he does to work with. He talks about how he got involved with Traeger grills and how brands that make archery/hunting/outdoor experience better are what he wants to share with others. Lastly, we talk about where archery shops play a role in making the archery experience easier. He talks about how when a shop has a wide selection equipment and staff that is truly passionate about archery it can greatly change an archers experience for the better.  Have questions or want to check out products we've talked about on the podcast, visit ArcheryCountry.com  FOLOW US! Visit Facebook, Youtube, or Instagram      

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 want a driver-style type sight.  Here's the ruler tool that Wade talks about using to mark. Have questions or want to check out products we've talked about on the podcast, visit ArcheryCountry.com  FOLOW US! Visit Facebook, Youtube, or Instagram

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 changes they’ve made through out this year to get their setups right for them. This podcast is all about the details if you’re an archer that loves to listen to different opinions and experiences you want to listen to this. The last part of this podcast we talk about this years company wide hunting competition, our plans for sharing that throughout this years bowhunting season and upcoming podcasts to be watching for. Listen now!   Have questions or want to check out products we've talked about on the podcast, visit ArcheryCountry.com  FOLOW US! Visit Facebook, Youtube, or Instagram

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 are best for beginners, we cover some different scenarios and turkey calling tactics.  We also cover the best way to care for and store your mouth calls so they last.  Lastly we run down of pot calls and different hen vocalizations.  Whether you're new to turkey hunting of have are an expert caller this podcast has great information on diaphragm calls and pot calls for getting turkeys close.   Find us at... ArcheryCountry.com  Facebook: archeryctry YouTube: ArcheryCountry Instagram: Archeryctry  

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 shot placement. This is a great podcast to get you amped up for 2023 Turkey Season.   Stop by ArcheryCountry.com or visit Facebook, Youtube, or Instagram About Archery Country Archery Country has the Midwest Premiere Archery Pro-Shop's located in Waite Park/St. Cloud, MN, Rogers, MN and Brainerd, MN. We pride ourselves in our extensive knowledge and depth of products that we carry in a true Pro-Shop setting. Archery Country provides professional advice and service for bows, archery accessories, and everything archery or hunting related.

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 setup and then they cover Garmin crossbow sights. The discuss different use case scenarios for the Garmin and why the cost of this product is worth it. If you have dismissed the Garmin until now but are curious, this podcast is for you. Listen now! Shop Garmin Garmin Setup -Wade references this video in this podcast Stop by ArcheryCountry.com or visit Facebook, Youtube, or Instagram About Archery Country Archery Country has the Midwest Premiere Archery Pro-Shop's located in Waite Park/St. Cloud, MN, Rogers, MN and Brainerd, MN. We pride ourselves in our extensive knowledge and depth of products that we carry in a true Pro-Shop setting. Archery Country provides professional advice and service for bows, archery accessories, and everything archery or hunting related.

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 Mathews accessories. We dive into the cams and mods. Mathews mods allow efficiency no matter your draw length or draw weight and we talk about how the mods accomplish this. We also discuss the other phenomenal bow that Mathews released this year, the Image.  We end this podcast by covering which Mathews we use and why we chose those setups. If you're thinking about a Mathews 2023 bow or you have one and want to learn more about how to get it set up perfectly for you, then you are going to want to listen to this podcast. Stop by ArcheryCountry.com or visit Facebook, Youtube, or Instagram About Archery Country Archery Country has the Midwest Premiere Archery Pro-Shop's located in Waite Park/St. Cloud, MN, Rogers, MN and Brainerd, MN. We pride ourselves in our extensive knowledge and depth of products that we carry in a true Pro-Shop setting. Archery Country provides professional advice and service for bows, archery accessories, and everything archery or hunting related.

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. Then we talk about our favorite arrow builds from over the years.  Shop Arrows and Arrow Components at Archery Country. Stop by ArcheryCountry.com or visit Facebook, Youtube, or Instagram   About Archery Country Archery Country has the Midwest Premiere Archery Pro-Shop's located in Waite Park/St. Cloud, MN, Rogers, MN and Brainerd, MN. We pride ourselves in our extensive knowledge and depth of products that we carry in a true Pro-Shop setting. Archery Country provides professional advice and service for bows, archery accessories, and everything archery or hunting related.

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 the 2023 bows but haven't decided which is for you. We talk about the Mathews line-up, Elite, Bowtech, PSE, and Hoyt 2023 bows.  Stop by ArcheryCountry.com or visit Facebook, Youtube, or Instagram About Archery Country Archery Country has the Midwest Premiere Archery Pro-Shop's located in Waite Park/St. Cloud, MN, Rogers, MN and Brainerd, MN. We pride ourselves in our extensive knowledge and depth of products that we carry in a true Pro-Shop setting. Archery Country provides professional advice and service for bows, archery accessories, and everything archery or hunting related.

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 differently than other brands by solving the common issues that hunters run into with hunting clothes. We also give Chris different hunting scenarios and ask him what he would suggest we wear for each different scenario and we follow it up with questions from our customers. Listen to the end and hear Chris's answer to "If you had a limited budget and could only buy one piece of Sitka which piece would you buy and why".   Shop Sitka at Archery Country.   Stop by ArcheryCountry.com or visit Facebook, Youtube, or Instagram About Archery Country Archery Country has the Midwest Premiere Archery Pro-Shop's located in Waite Park/St. Cloud, MN, Rogers, MN and Brainerd, MN. We pride ourselves in our extensive knowledge and depth of products that we carry in a true Pro-Shop setting. Archery Country provides professional advice and service for bows, archery accessories, and everything archery or hunting related.