Ep. 43: The Bow Hunting Mistakes We Still Make (And How to Fix Them)

This one’s for every bowhunter who’s ever blown a setup, left the bow hanging too long, or climbed a tree and forgot half their gear.

Yeah… we’ve done it too—and we’re owning it.

In this episode, Mike and Dan break down the real-world mistakes that ruin hunts, even for seasoned bowhunters. From poor access routes and bad draw timing, to leaving too early or forgetting to grab your bow—we talk about what goes wrong, why it happens, and how to fix it before it costs you a deer this season.

We also dig into:

• Why doe bedding areas are everything in late October

• How bucks shift bedding and movement patterns as the season evolves

• Why your first two hunts feel off (and how to get dialed in faster)

• Using trail cameras smarter, especially video mode and solar setups

• Why wind, thermals, and scent signature matter—especially in mountain terrain

• The danger of treating early-season hunts like they don’t count (they do)

• And yeah… that time one of us peed out of the stand and missed a buck

We’re not just pointing fingers—we’re telling the stories, owning the failures, and helping you be more prepared than ever heading into the season.

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