In this episode of the Butchers Bow Podcast, I talk about the challenges of hunting blacktail deer in California and what this season has looked like so far.

The hunt hasn’t gone the way I hoped. Legal deer have been difficult to find, and putting together the right opportunity has meant covering a lot of ground, glassing for hours, and dealing with tough conditions. There have been plenty of miles, heat, wind, and long sits without the success I’m after.

But that’s hunting.

Sometimes the hardest part isn’t pulling the trigger—it’s staying motivated when you’re putting in the work and the results just aren’t coming. I talk about the highs and lows of the season, the deer I’ve seen, the opportunities that haven’t worked out, and why I’m still confident that eventually everything will come together.

I also talk about enjoying the success of the people around you. Even when your own tag is still unfilled, there’s something special about seeing friends succeed and knowing that your opportunity could be right around the corner.

This episode is about persistence, patience, and embracing the process. The season isn’t over, and neither is the hunt.

Keep hiking. Keep glassing. Keep learning. Keep hunting.

This episode discuss knife sharpening methods and social media

On This Episode Branson & I discuss the importance of the skills that make up our trade, how to have a proper mindset to be successful bowhunting and our thoughts behind selecting the right broadhead.