TRAINING PROGRAMS, COACHING SYSTEMS, AND ICE CREAM INCENTIVES WITH ALEXIS RUIZ AND MEL NICHOLS
The National Field Archery Association's Podcast
Release Date: 01/03/2019
Bowfishing 101, with Harvey Hood and John Blazys of Hood Outdoors, South Haven, MI
The National Field Archery Association's Podcast
in this Episode, Rod recaps a fun night of bowfishing in Southwest Michigan with two new friends, Harvey Hood and John Blazys. They discuss everything from the bows to the boat they were using and how to get started in bowfishing. Bowfishing is not an expensive sport and doesn't require a boat. It can be done in just about any state and almost anytime of the year when the water is open and clear!
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NFAA PC #002 Finding Fun at Tournaments- The Mascarenas Make Memories with Archery
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Rod White sits down with Demetrio and Maria Mascarenas. The Mascarenas have been in the archery scene about two and half years, and made fast friends through their love of tournaments. Field, 3-D, and Indoor- they've done it all. While Demetrio picks the compound, Maria enjoys the recurve. She admires the beauty and tradition of shooting with a Bear Alaskan Bow. One of the ways they remember their experience is by taking selfies!
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November 23rd - The Final Episode...Thoughts on Late Seasons, Post Season Camera Work, Gear, and More!
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This final Episode concludes the season wrap up for the 30 Days of Rut podcast series! Some last minute tips are included and thoughts about things to be thinking about for next season. Thank you all for following, sharing all of the episodes, and for sharing your successes as a result of this short series! Good luck everyone in the late seasons and stay safe!!
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November 22nd - Thanksgiving Weekend Tactics
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In this Episode I walk you through the last few days of Rut behavior, public land and private land thoughts, brief info about camera use this time of year and more. Big bucks will fall in the next few days, be one of the hunters who puts a tag on one!!!
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November 21st - Upcoming Gun Seasons and Post Rut Tasks
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This episode of the "30 Days of Rut!" podcast contains some very valuable information that is vital for year to year success on targeting and hunting specific bucks. I cover gun season issues, scouting, cataloguing, and other key issues and tasks that you should be keeping up with as we move through the post rut period. In true, Rod White, no sleep, lots of caffeine style, I bounce a round a lot so you may need to listen to this one more than once! Good luck everyone and stay safe out there!
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November 20th - Post Rut Tactics on Public Grounds
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This podcast I highlight some thoughts in the early morning hours as I head across Southern Iowa to some new pieces of public ground I've never hunted. I talk about the way I go about picking out these properties, the characteristics of the properties I'm looking for at this time of the year, and I talk about how I've picked out potential stand locations.
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November 19th - Tenacity and Drag Rags...A Formula for Post Rut Success!
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This episode finds all of us one of the best times of the year! The Post-Rut!!! I talk about the need for tenacity at this time of the year and how using a little tool called a "Drag Rag" can up your odds for success!
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November 18th - Perfect Learning Conditions
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This episode I talk a little bit about the opportunity the snow has given us in the Midwest for those of you that have gotten some. Lots of you have had questions about how to identify bedding areas and travel corridors...well with a blanket of snow on the ground like this...there is no time like the present to learn!
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November 17th - Bowhunting under Gun Season Pressure
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In states where you can legally bowhunt during Gun Season, like so many of you are messaging me about, there are some tactical changes that need to be made. I cover some of those changes I make when hunting during gun pressure. I talk about the issues with calling and types of environments both younger and mature bucks seek when the guns go off. This podcast is a great one for bowhunters and gun hunters alike. Good luck everyone out there this weekend!
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November 16th - Breeding Grunts, Tending Grunts, and Rattling
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In this episode, I talk about the use of breeding grunts and tending grunts as well as help define the differences between the two and how to use them effectively. I also talk about the role of rattling and blind calling as well as touch on expectations as we kick off the Post Rut!
info_outlineThis week on NFAA Talks with Rod White, Rod had the chance to sit down with Alexis Ruiz and her coach Mel Nichols. Alexis, winner of the women’s freestyle championship at The Vegas Shoot 2018 just became an NFAA Pro within the last year. At only 18 years old, she’s making quite a name for herself.
After initially getting into the sport of archery through NASP (National Archery in the Schools Program), Alexis signed on with a full time coach. Coach Mel encourages her to set high, yet achievable, goals; discussing the training and dedication necessary for Alexis to be at the level she is today.
Rod asks the pair- In the instance of new equipment, how does the bow get where it needs to be? Coach Mel’s response: “On Monday, there are two brand new bows that we’re pulling right out of the box. Putting brand new strings and getting it going. We’ll get it set up where we think it looks good. We’ll put it in her hands and I want her to do the same training. She’ll say ‘hey we need to do this’ and we’ll adjust it to her style.” Alexis chimed in, “All my bows are really close and similar, so I’ll know when something is off.”
The two go on to discuss summer plans and Alexis’ favorite NFAA format. Her idols in archery include Paige Gore and Brady Ellison. In the transition from Indoor to Outdoor season, Alexis talks about how even though the bows may change, mental game stays the same.
Rod’s final question… What’s your key to winning archery? Alexis responds candidly, “In Vegas, I would shoot and we would go get ice cream and then go get lunch!” Coach Mel adds, “That’s how she had to win! We had ice cream before, and then street tacos”.