On this episode of The Dreaded Archer Podcast, I sit down with Austin Comrie, an Idaho hunter and outdoorsman with a serious passion for the wild.

Austin has experienced some incredible hunts, from red stag and fallow deer to mule deer, ducks, and mountain lions. We sit down and talk about how he got started hunting, some of his most memorable experiences in the field, the gear he relies on, and what he's looking forward to this upcoming season.

But Austin's story goes beyond hunting.

Austin is on the autism spectrum, and he shares his personal experiences and how the outdoors and hunting have become such an important part of his life. We also talk about his goal of building a brand that encourages and inspires more people with autism to get outside, experience nature, and discover the hunting community.

And of course, we get into some crazy hunting stories, including the time a mountain lion jumped over Austin's head! 😂

This is a conversation about hunting, the outdoors, overcoming challenges, chasing adventures, and finding a community where you belong.

I really enjoyed getting to know Austin, and I think you're going to enjoy this one.

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In this episode of The Dreaded Archer Podcast, I sit down with Dustin Ennis for a wide-ranging conversation about the current state and future of the archery industry.

Dustin and I originally connected over a conversation about the difference between customization and personalization when it comes to compound bows, but that discussion opened the door to a much bigger question: Where is archery headed?

We talk about Dustin’s journey into archery, the state of the industry, and why bow manufacturers continue to release new flagship bows every year. Are these annual releases actually driving innovation, or has the industry become too focused on marketing and selling the next new thing?

We also dive into where the next major breakthrough in archery could come from, where the industry still has room to grow, what the perfect compound bow might look like, and whether manufacturers should focus on completely new bows or building platforms that allow archers to truly make their equipment their own.

And then we tackle a controversial question:

Is the next generation of archers helping grow the sport or are we slowly losing what made archery great?

It's an honest conversation about innovation, technology, marketing, social media, gear, and the future of a sport we're both passionate about.

Is archery actually stuck or are we on the verge of its next big evolution?

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What happens when someone who doesn't hunt becomes one of the strongest voices advocating for the future of hunting?

In this episode of the Dreaded Archer Podcast, I sit down with Colorado resident Ashley Johnson to discuss Oregon's proposed Initiative Petition 28 (IP28) and why she believes it could have implications far beyond the state's borders. Although Ashley isn't a hunter herself, she grew up around hunting, her family hunts, and she has become a passionate advocate for wildlife conservation and science-based wildlife management.

Together, we break down what IP28 proposes, discuss the concept of ballot box biology, and explore how wildlife policy is made. We also have an honest conversation about the challenges facing the hunting community, the importance of public education, and why hunters—and even non-hunters—should stay engaged in conversations that shape the future of wildlife management.

This isn't just a conversation about Oregon. It's a conversation about conservation, civic engagement, and the future of hunting in America.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Ashley's journey into wildlife advocacy
• Oregon IP28 explained
• What is ballot box biology?
• Why this conversation extends beyond Oregon
• The role of science in wildlife management
• Common misconceptions about hunting
• How hunters can become more informed and proactive
• The future of hunting and conservation

Whether you're a lifelong hunter, new to the outdoors, or simply interested in how wildlife policy is shaped, this episode offers a thoughtful conversation on one of the most important issues facing the hunting community today.