# Real Bowhunting Stories: Public Land Bucks, Missed Shots, Redemption & String Jump | Outdoor Podcast

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Podcast: [Outdoor Podcast - HUNT - CAMP - FISH](https://stenobird.com/podcast/outdoor-podcast-hunt-camp-fish-5705204)
Published: 2026-01-05T12:15:35+00:00
Episode link: http://bit.ly/_BHP
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## Resource

👉 ALL THINGS BHP (Discounts, Links, Dave's Picks) - https://shor.by/BHP 👉 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4uDE4SLh9KYWU8EZIkBKGg/join 👉 SHOPBHP - https://shopbowhunterplanet.com/ This episode of The Outdoor Podcast is as real as it gets. We sit down with longtime Team BHP members Ron and Jay to break down an entire bowhunting season — the wins, the losses, the missed shots, and the lessons that only come from decades in the field. From public land pressure to northern Michigan cedar swamps, this conversation dives deep into what bowhunting actually looks like when the cameras aren’t staged. We talk about: The reality of filming hunts and how editing can change perception Why public land bowhunting is harder than ever How deer jump the string, even at close range Shot angles, penetration, shoulder hits, and why things go wrong Mechanical vs fixed blade broadheads Missed shots, wounded deer, and doing everything possible to recover them The emotional rollercoaster of bowhunting — from buck of a lifetime opportunities to empty-handed seasons The tradition and meaning behind hunting Hubbard Lake, a place passed down through generations This episode isn’t about highlight reels or guaranteed kills — it’s about honest bowhunting, hard decisions, long sits, and the mental game that keeps hunters coming back year after year. If you hunt public land, chase mature whitetails, or want to understand the real side of bowhunting, this episode is for you. 🎯 Episode Sponsors XOP Outdoors – Tree stands, packs, and mobile hunting gear built for serious hunters Carbon Express – High-performance arrows trusted by bowhunters nationwide 👉 Subscribe to The Outdoor Podcast for real hunting stories, gear talk, and field-tested knowledge. 👉 New episode…

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