Bucks, Boars & Big Lessons with Logan Hawker

In this episode of Becoming a Bowhunter, Matty sits down with 21-year-old Logan Hawker — a young bowhunter who’s quickly earning his stripes through persistence, hard-earned lessons, and a deep respect for the hunt.

Logan first got into bowhunting thanks to a mad-keen neighbor, and even managed to pull his rifle-hunting dad over to the dark side (aka stick and string). These days, he’s putting in 20–30 km days chasing boars in the mountains. 

This one’s full of laughs, insight, and the kind of grounded stories every hunter can relate to.

Show topics:

• Big Buck Down: The play-by-play on Logan’s big 2025 fallow buck — a calculated stalk and clean kill after years of chasing deer.
• Chasing Big Mountain Boars: Logan’s approach to boar hunting during the rut, including the grind of long walks and thick country.
• Stick Bows: How a short stint with a Black Widow traditional bow sharpened his skills and made him a better all-round hunter.
• Surround Yourself with Good Hunting Buddies: Why learning from experienced hunters like Jas Ritchie has been a huge upgrade for Logan’s hunting success.
• The Unlucky Barbed Wire Roll: That one time low light, determination, and a very pig-like silhouette led to the most unforgettibly, hilarious story..

Find Logan Hawker:

@loganhawker

Find Becoming a Bowhunter:

 Instagram: @becomingabowhunter.podcast

 Hosted by: @mattyafter

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