Primitive Pursuit Podcast
By Mike Mathiowetz & Aaron Cowhy
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Description
Primitive Pursuit is all about the knowledge, progression, and life of traditional bowhunters. With amazing guests throughout the hunting community, there are a number of topics discussed weekly. Primitive Pursuit has a mission to get today's youth involved in the outdoors; specifically traditional archery and bowhunting.
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Clean“Chopper” Chad Graham – PP043 | This week on the Primitive Pursuit Podcast, we were fortunate enough to get on the phone with Chad Graham to talk about his venture making custom Wudaraz and beautifully crafted spliced fletchings. Chad is a big believer in FOC… Fir Or Cedar! | 2/15/2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanA Little Catching Up – PP042 | This week, Aaron and Mike catch up on what they’ve been up to so far in 2019. Topics covered are the Traditional Bowhunters Expo in Kalamazoo, their 2019 hunts, and the support of our brother fighting cancer. Please keep an eye out for the... | 2/3/2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanDave Brinker – PP041 | Aaron was lucky enough to be joined by Dave Brinker for this week’s episode! You may know Dave for his music and his work with Sitka Gear. Listen in as we discuss Daves life in both traditional and modern bowhunting, his passion for music,... | 1/21/2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanDonny Dust, Scavenger – PP040 | It was great to catch up with Donny Dust to see what he’s been up to! After a break from social media since August of 2017, Donny has been doing lots of amazing things. Earthroaming, hunting and fishing, film life, and he even released... | 1/10/2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanBilly Hoffman, Making Things Simple the Hard Way – PP039 | This week we were fortunate enough to finally catch up with author and comedian Billy Hoffman (W.C. Hoffman). Billy was a huge help in getting Primitive Pursuit off the ground. You may know him from his book series “Twins of Prey”. Billy is a... | 1/3/2019 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanChad Holm’s Season Re-cap – PP038 | Chad joins us this week to give us the details from his fall hunts. He found huge success in various states this fall. We talk Pronghorn Antelope, Bear, Deer, and bow/arrow set-ups. Listen closely for a chance to win a Holm-Made Traditional Longbow or.. | 12/23/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJoel and Isaac Miller – PP037 | We catch up this week with the Miller brothers, Joel and Isaac. Aaron was able to make the trip to do his first waterfowl hunt with them. We talk about all sorts of things to include waterfowl, wildland firefighting, mountain life, | 12/16/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanDave Hewitt, Compton Traditional Bowhunters – PP036 | Dave Hewitt, Vice President of Compton Traditional Bowhunters (CTB), joins us to talk bowhunting, community, and CTB. Dave is a seasoned veteran in the traditional bowhunting world. This episode also includes our Edge Take Down Recurve Bow giveaway | 11/30/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanVirginia Deer Camp 2018 – PP035 | Aaron and Mike discuss hunting Virginia for the elusive mountain whitetail. Aaron was also joined in his travels by Mike’s dad, Doug. There was a lot of hunting done, stories being told, and general good times all around. Don’t miss this recap | 11/20/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanNorthern Traditions Podcast – PP034 | This week we chat with Canadian traditional bowhunters Travis Bower and Adam Brennan from Northern Traditions Podcast. We talk bows, bowhunting, guiding, dreams and goals, and everything in between. Be sure to subscribe to these guys on your favorit | 11/12/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanDaniel Galhardo, Tenkara USA – PP033 | This week we dabble outside of the archery community to talk about an effective Japanese fly fishing technique with Daniel Galhardo, visionary and founder of Tenkara USA. Fishing is a great skill for anyone to have in the backcountry or out in the wi | 10/28/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJason Wesbrock – PP032 | This week we talk bowhunting and traditional archery with Jason Wesbrock. This guy is an absolute hammer. You may know Jason from his time on film with Traditional Vision Quest, Masters of the Barebow. Known for his advanced aiming methods, | 10/21/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanAdam White, Northern Broadheads – PP031 | G’day mates! We go international on this one and check in with Adam white, owner and visionary of Northern Broadheads, from the land down under. Adam is a south pacific sportsman through and through. We talk traditional archery, bowhunting, | 10/12/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanBack Country Hunters and Anglers, Daniel Farrar – PP030 | Mike speaks with local Virginia resident Daniel Farrar, Board Member of the Capital Region’s Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA) organization. They talk about Daniels expectations of his upcoming season, | 10/5/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanIdaho Elk Re-cap – PP029 | After a 13 day trip clear across the country for a DIY public land elk hunt, there is much to discuss. Aaron and Mike talk learning points, gear reviews, and experiences from the trip. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram by searching for @primitivep | 9/28/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanAaron’s Ontario Bear Hunt – PP028 | After our short hiatus, we’re finally ready to report the news of Aaron’s 2018 black bear hunt in Ontario! Aaron was able to have his dad tag along on the hunt. They were able to enjoy baiting, bowhunting, and fishing together along with a... | 9/21/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanPre-Season Ramblin’ – PP027 | Tag along this week as Mike and Aaron cover pre-season expectations, strategies, gear, and do some general BS’ing about bowhunting. As we post this, Aaron is in Ontario, Canada waiting for a black bear, and Mike is one week away from his first backc | 8/25/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanCorrey Hawk, The Organic Archer – PP026 | This week Aaron and Mike chat with Correy Hawk, better known on social media as @organic_archer. Correy shares some of his knowledge with us on the building, maintenance, tuning, and shooting styles on self/primitive bows. | 8/17/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanSeason Prep with Jim Dean (Jimmy Tarps) – PP025 | This week we brought Jim Dean of Jimmy Tarps back on to talk about preparations for the upcoming hunting season. We talk about equipment/set-ups, scouting, rucking, and dig deep into backcountry meal prep. | 8/10/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanRon Rohrbaugh, LifeCycle Gear – PP024 | Ron Rohrbaugh, founder of LifeCycle Gear and author of “A Traditional Bowhunters Path”, along with Glendon Allwood of Hunt Domain Podcast, join us during the Eastern Traditional Archery Rendezvous (ETAR) to talk bowhunting, community, | 8/3/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanDonny Dust, Paleo Tracks – PP023 | Follow along as we discuss and learn primitive and survival skills with our guest Donny Dust! Donny, a Marine Veteran, runs the company Paleo Tracks. He teaches survival, bushcraft, and primitive skills to his students around the United States. | 7/25/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWhat the Ruck? – PP022 | Join us as we dive into what rucks/packs we’re using this year and what they’re stuffed with. Expect several in depth reviews of gear we’re currently using for backcountry adventures, our expectations of these items, | 7/20/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJared White, The Foraging Beard – PP021 | In this weeks episode, we talk with Jared White. Jared takes woodsmanship to another level; he is a hunter that loves gathering. His knowledge of resources and wild edibles is something we strongly admire. | 7/13/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanListener Q&A… Getting Started – PP020 | This week we take some time to catch up with Chad Holm to see how things are at Holm-Made Traditional Bows and how his summer has been going. We also answer some of the most common questions we are receiving from our amazing listeners... | 7/6/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJim Eeckhout – PP019 | This week we were fortunate enough to spend some time talking to Jim Eeckhout. Jim is an accomplished traditional bowhunter and writer with a passion for backcountry do-it-yourself (DIY) hunts. We talk bear hunting, DIY prep, gear, | 6/29/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanBob Smith, Big Stick Archery – PP018 | Bob Smith of Big Stick Archery joined us for this weeks podcast. We had an absolute blast talking about making bows, backcountry traditional bowhunting, gear, and even goats. Known for his amazing longbows and humorous personality, | 6/23/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanDenny Sturgis, Traditional Vision Quest – PP017 | This week we interview Denny Sturgis Jr. of Traditional Vision Quest (Masters of the Barebow). Denny’s life as a traditional bowhunter has taken him all over the world. We discuss traveling to hunt, shooting techniques, | 6/15/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanClay Hayes – PP016 | Tune in for this week’s episode with guest Clay Hayes! Clay is an avid bowyer, traditional bowhunter, and true outdoorsman. We discuss self-bows and arrow making, foraging, hunting with pack goats, and what Clay’s been up to recently. | 6/5/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanAndy Ponce, Addictive Archery – PP015 | Listen along as we interview Andy Ponce, owner and operator of Addictive Archery, during his trip to the Western States Traditional Rendezvous. Andy is best known for his custom arrows that he makes in North Western Oregon. | 5/29/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJim Dean, Jimmy Tarps – PP014 | Listen along as we talk backcountry hunting, camping, and food with this week’s guest, Jim Dean. Jim is an accomplished bowhunter, backcountry adventurer, and owner of Jimmy Tarps. He finds himself at home in the wild areas of Oregon chasing bulls | 5/21/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Tradlife
Another great traditional archery podcast with good information and some great guests. Loved the episode with Andy Ponce and wood arrows. A lot more to it than one would think. You can make it as simple or as complicated as you like. Love it!
Great podcast
Can’t get enough traditional archery
Bowyers and Bowhunters
This is a great bowhunters podcast that includes plenty of today's greats in bowhunting and bow making. I'm especially interested in the bowyer side and hearing the guests' stories.
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