👉 ALL THINGS BHP (Discounts, Links, Dave's Picks) - https://shor.by/BHP👉 Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4uDE4SLh9KYWU8EZIkBKGg/join👉 SHOPBHP - https://shopbowhunterplanet.com/This episode of The Outdoor Podcast is as real as it gets.We sit down with longtime Team BHP members Ron and Jay to break down an entire bowhunting season — the wins, the losses, the missed shots, and the lessons that only come from decades in the field. From public land pressure to northern Michigan cedar swamps, this conversation dives deep into what bowhunting actually looks like when the cameras aren’t staged.We talk about:The reality of filming hunts and how editing can change perceptionWhy public land bowhunting is harder than everHow deer jump the string, even at close rangeShot angles, penetration, shoulder hits, and why things go wrongMechanical vs fixed blade broadheadsMissed shots, wounded deer, and doing everything possible to recover themThe emotional rollercoaster of bowhunting — from buck of a lifetime opportunities to empty-handed seasonsThe tradition and meaning behind hunting Hubbard Lake, a place passed down through generationsThis episode isn’t about highlight reels or guaranteed kills — it’s about honest bowhunting, hard decisions, long sits, and the mental game that keeps hunters coming back year after year.If you hunt public land, chase mature whitetails, or want to understand the real side of bowhunting, this episode is for you.🎯 Episode SponsorsXOP Outdoors – Tree stands, packs, and mobile hunting gear built for serious huntersCarbon Express – High-performance arrows trusted by bowhunters nationwide👉 Subscribe to The Outdoor Podcast for real hunting stories, gear talk, and field-tested knowledge.👉 New episodes every week.SHOPBHP - https://shopbowhunterplanet.com/Products Used: Carbon Express: https://www.feradyne.com/brands/carbon-express/products/Block Targets: https://www.feradyne.com/brands/block-targets/Trophy Ridge : TAKE 20% off use code BHP2024https://www.beararchery.com/pages/trophy-ridgeXOP: https://xopoutdoors.com/MOULITRE : https://www.moultrie.com/GAS Bowstrings: https://gasbowstrings.com/Burris: https://www.burrisoptics.com/Element Outdoors: https://elementoutdoors.com/HELP SUPPORT US - https://www.bowhunterplanet.com/plans-pricingNEW website - https://www.bowhunterplanet.com/Follow us on:TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@bowhunterplanet?lang=enFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/bowhunterplanet/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bowhunterplanet/?hl=enTwitter - https://twitter.com/bowhunterplanet00:00 Welcome to The Outdoor Podcast00:26 Inside the BowhunterPlanet Studio & Garage Setup01:10 Season Recap: Wins, Losses & Lessons Learned02:20 The Reality of Filming Hunts vs What Viewers See03:29 How Editing Can Change a Hunting Story04:45 Early Days of Filming Hunts & Old-School Trail Camera Tactics06:02 Public Land Bowhunting Strategy: Finding Intersections07:18 Paying for Public Land Scouting – Smart or Wrong?08:20 Hubbard Lake: A Sacred Hunting Tradition09:38 Rebuilding the Family Cabin & What It Means11:10 Northern Michigan Deer Behavior & Hunting Pressure12:07 First Buck Down: October Success Story13:36 Broadhead Talk: Mechanical vs Fixed Blade15:03 Shot Angles & Why Penetration Fails16:14 The Importance of Practicing Realistic Shot Angles17:27 The Craziest Bowhunting Shots Ever Taken18:07 Sponsors: XOP Outdoors & Carbon Express19:37 Freak Accidents & Unbelievable Shot Stories21:08 Tagging Out & Making Memories with Family22:10 String Jumping Explained: Why Deer Duck the Arrow23:35 Silent Woods & Hyper-Alert Deer25:00 Illinois vs Michigan: Changing the Bowhunting Mindset27:17 Passing Shooter Bucks & Letting Them Grow28:42 Buck of a Lifetime Encounter Breakdown30:04 Shoulder Hits, Penetration & Hard Truths31:33 Tracking, Recovery & Calling in a Dog33:10 Redemption Buck: When It Finally Comes Together34:24 Final Thoughts, Lessons Learned & Season Wrap-Up35:05 Closing Message & See You N#archery #deerhunting #bowhunting  Keywords:bowhunting podcastpublic land bowhuntingreal bowhunting storieswhitetail deer hunting podcastmissed bow shotsdeer jumping the stringshot angles bowhuntingbroadhead penetrationMichigan bowhuntingnorthern Michigan deer huntinghunting podcast USAtraditional bowhunting storiesThis video contains music from Shutterstock, licensed by Splice video editing app.----------------------Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy