In this episode of The Dreaded Archer Podcast, I'm joined by Matt Glassmeyer, owner of Tainted Carbon Archery Shop & Custom Arrows, and the creator behind @matt.veganless. We dive into one of the most important conversations facing the hunting and archery community today: Are we becoming our own worst enemy?

Matt recently sparked a lot of discussion after sharing his thoughts on what he calls the "cancer in the archery community". The growing trend of hunters and archers tearing each other down instead of building one another up. We talk about how social media has changed hunting culture, why negativity drives new hunters away, and why every hunter, regardless of experience or the size of their harvest, deserves respect.

We also discuss Matt's journey into hunting and archery, the story behind Tainted Carbon Archery Shop, the rise of bow customization, and why creating a bow that's uniquely yours has become one of the fastest-growing trends in archery.

Whether you're a lifelong hunter, a target archer, or someone just getting started, this episode is a reminder that the future of hunting depends on the community we choose to build.

In this episode:

• Matt's hunting and archery journey
• The story behind Tainted Carbon Archery Shop & Custom Arrows
• What sparked his "Cancer in the Archery Community" video
• How social media has changed hunting culture
• Why hunters attack other hunters
• The impact of negativity on new hunters
• The importance of conservation and growing the hunting community
• Bow customization, custom strings, skins, and building a one-of-a-kind setup
• Raising the next generation of hunters
• How we can make the archery community stronger together

If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a fellow hunter or archer. The more positive conversations we have, the stronger our community becomes.

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