In this episode of The Hunt Stealth Podcast, Ryan Uffens talks with retired U.S. Army Green Beret and adaptive bowhunter Caleb Brewer. A man who stepped on an IED in Afghanistan, lost both legs, and still charges solo into the backcountry in pursuit of bull elk and black bears. Caleb’s story is nothing short of legendary. From learning to shoot a bow in his garage with a 1990s PSE Nova to opening his own archery shop, Stick Sniper Archery, Caleb discusses the healing power of archery, the grit it takes to succeed in the wild, and how hunting gave him purpose beyond the battlefield.
They talk mountain medicine, the physical and mental grind of bowhunting with prosthetics, why failure teaches more than success, and the raw truth about conservation. Caleb also shares a near-death experience that forced him to re-evaluate everything and how he went back, faced his fear, and found redemption through perseverance in the wild.
Whether you're a veteran, a new bowhunter, or someone looking for meaning in the struggle, this episode will fire you up, get you focused, and remind you why we hunt.
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Takeaways
- Caleb Brewer's journey into hunting began later in life after a military injury.
- Archery provides a therapeutic escape from daily stresses and challenges.
- Hunting can be a powerful tool for healing and personal growth.
- Community support is vital in the hunting and archery world.
- Hunting deep into the wilderness often leads to better opportunities.
- Experiencing near-death situations can change one's perspective on life.
- It's important to have backup gear when hunting in the backcountry.
- Success in hunting often comes from perseverance and learning from failures.
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