EP13 Bone Breaking Arrow Performance w/ Garrett Schlief of Grizzly Stik
Release Date: 06/26/2018
EP39 Adult Arrows for Killing Stuff with Troy Fowler the "Ranch Fairy"
Live to Hunt and Fish Podcast
On this episode I talk to Troy Fowler, also known as the Ranch Fairy. He has a Youtube channel where he shoots pigs, catches fish, and has a lot of fun. He works on improving his arrow system to make it more lethal on the tough wild pigs that have taken over much of Texas. He shoots some huge broadheads and heavy arrows with super light bows. Showing real hunts, kills, and examinations of how the arrow performed. Check out his channel on Youtube and follow him on Instagram.
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EP38 Alaskan Black Bear on Prince of Wales Island with Kenji King
Live to Hunt and Fish Podcast
Recently I was able to go back to Alaska to hunt Black Bear on Prince of Wales Island. This was a return trip for us since we have each done this hunt a few times. Having previous experience hunting the island and where to hunt helped shorten the learning curve. In the podcast I cover what areas we were looking for and why some areas will hold bears and some will not. There is no better way to hunt these spring giants than spot and stalk, and for me that is with a bow in my hand.
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EP37 Sitka Blacktail Deer with Jim Baichtal
Live to Hunt and Fish Podcast
Sitka Blacktailed Deer are not as well known as some of the other species of deer, but they are just as magnificent. I was first introduced to them when I spent time on Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska. After some research I heard about Jim Baichtal. Jim has spent a lot of years pursuing these magnificent deer as a hunter but he has also been involved in researching them as a scientist. He shares some of that knowledge with us on this podcast.
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EP36 Black Bear Hunting with Steven Dahn
Live to Hunt and Fish Podcast
Today we talk to Steven Dahn about his experience chasing big Black Bears in SW Oregon. Steven lives in an area that has a strong population of bears. The steep landscape and thick forest makes for a tough hunt, but also very rewarding. Black Bear are a unique and fun species to hunt. Keeping their numbers down protects deer/elk numbers as well as provides great hunting opportunity during times of the year where there may not be many other options. Plus they make great bear tacos!
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EP35 Dr. Ed Ashby, A Life Dedicated to Ethical Harvest part 2
Live to Hunt and Fish Podcast
This is Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Ed Ashby and Garrett Schlief of Grizzly Stik. Dr. Ashby is a wealth of knowledge on terminal ballistics of arrows and bullets. We continue talking about his life as he left Africa and moved on to Australia to continue his research. I do have to say my audio has a hard echo which makes me sound like a robot. I wasn't going to release this podcast but there is just too much good information and Dr. Ashby's time is too valuable to not publish it.
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EP34 Dr. Ed Ashby, A Life Dedicated to Ethical Harvest part 1
Live to Hunt and Fish Podcast
Dr Ed Ashby has dedicated his life to researching terminal arrow performance. His extensive research on the terminal performance of archery equipment has helped define lethal arrow systems. He breaks downs what factors make an arrow most effective such as structural integrity, broadhead shape, broadhead bevel, broadhead tip design, arrow shaft profile, arrow mass, and FOC. Dr Ashby also spent 4 years researching the terminal performance of the Barnes X bullet during its' development.
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EP33 NW Fisheries Unplugged 2 with David Johnson and Ty Wyatt
Live to Hunt and Fish Podcast
On this episode we talk to David Johnson and Ty Wyatt about our NW fisheries, Salmon and Steelhead primarily. We talk about where our salmon go when they leave local rivers and where they are being caught during the years they spend in the ocean. We talk fisheries management policy and some of the politics involved we well. Of course we go down a few tangents but all of this podcast has good information.
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EP32 Bead Fishing with David Johnson and Ty Wyatt
Live to Hunt and Fish Podcast
Bead fishing....it almost seems too simple. Yet there are some nuances that can make a big difference in your success rate. Today we talk to guides David Johnson and Ty Wyatt about how they approach this popular technique. We cover bead and hook size, rod/reel setup, and color.......kind of. Some secrets are still held close to the vest.
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EP31 Solo Alaskan Dall Sheep Hunt with Ed Horton
Live to Hunt and Fish Podcast
In 2017 Ed drew the coveted Tok Management Area tag and tackled it head on. Crossing streams and climbing rocky hillsides he pushed himself further than he ever had before. With months of preparation, miles carrying a heavy pack, thousands of feet of elevation gained and lost, it can all come down to one moment. Ed tells us what happened when the moment came and his chance at a trophy Dall Sheep presented itself.
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EP30 Predator Management in the New World of Wolves with Captain James Nash
Live to Hunt and Fish Podcast
Captain James Nash and I talk about predator hunting and how important it is for him as a cattle rancher/outfitter, but also important for all us who want deer and elk available to hunt. The hunting landscape is changing with the reintroduction of wolves. Predator and game management forever changed as wolves arrive in your hunting area, some that haven't seen a wolf in over 70 years. James and I have a frank discussion on predators, hunters, and where that leaves the deer and elk populations.
info_outlineBone breaking arrow performance with Garrett Schlief of Grizzly Stik. Every archery hunter will eventually send an arrow that doesn't penetrate or deflects and ends up not landing a lethal blow. For a long time this was just an accepted part of being an archery hunter. Sometimes it just happens….. That doesn't have to be the case. Through years of research and advancements in arrow technology we now have great options that can deliver an arrow with bone breaking performance. One of the leaders in that movement is Grizzly Stik who sells arrows and broadheads to make a complete system. Their company began with that same disappointment of hitting a moose shoulder blade with a traditional arrow setup. That scenario drove the search for a more dependable arrow delivery system. The goal was a broadhead built to break bone and keep going…..an arrow strong enough to stay together and keeping delivering that force through the animal. From that need Grizzly Stik was born. If you are looking for a more dependable arrow system check outgrizzlystik.com. There is a lot of information there about Ashby's research, videos from independent reviews, and charts to help you choose which setup will work best for you. If you would like to see more testimonials follow them on social media. You will see a feed full of happy clients and impressive animals taken with their arrow system. If you have any questions about Grizzly Stik's product give them a call. Garrett knows his stuff and is always very helpful over the phone. He loves archery and will help you on your search for a better arrow system. In the end it may be his product and it may not. He just wants to make sure that all hunters have an effective arrow system that works well for them. I can't say whether Grizzly Stik is where your search for a bulletproof arrow system ends but, I do know they are well made and are very tough. I look forward to testing them this year and seeing how well they work on my upcoming hunts. I will keep you updated.