In this episode of the Trad Hunters Podcast, Matt Zirnsak of The Push Archery breaks down the mental and mechanical side of traditional bowhunting, from controlling shot process under an adrenaline dump to the science behind arrow node alignment and tuning for hunting distances. Matt shares how he went from missing eleven deer in a row to building one of the fastest growing brands in traditional archery, and why competition shooting at events like Lancaster is one of the best ways to bulletproof your form before whitetail season.

Matt also walks through his recent bowhunting trip to South Africa, including a high stress impala shot and a chaotic wildebeest hunt interrupted by a territorial giraffe, and explains why he believes more compound archery brands are about to start dipping into traditional tackle. He closes out talking about The Push's gear line, including the accidental discovery that led to the magnetic Delta Pocket Quiver, and where he sees the brand heading next.

If you're interested in traditional bowhunting, shot process and mental game, arrow tuning, mobile whitetail tactics, or bowhunting Africa, there's something here for you.

Topics Covered:

• Controlling shot process and the mental game under an adrenaline dump
• Arrow node alignment and tuning for hunting versus target archery
• Why competition archery makes you a better bowhunter
• Aggressive, mobile whitetail hunting tactics and scouting on the fly
• Teaching kids traditional archery and hunting fundamentals
• Bowhunting Africa: impala, wildebeest, and the South African game model
• The story behind The Push's Alpha Pack, Ridge Runner, and Delta Pocket Quiver
• Where traditional archery and compound archery are headed next

Check out The Push's gear and courses at thepusharchery.com.

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