The Bowhunter Podcast

On this episode of the Bowhunter Podcast, host Christian Berg sits down with world champion archer and passionate bowhunter Paige Pierce for a deep dive into the mental side of archery and bowhunting.
Paige shares stories from her competitive career, her bowhunting adventures, and her new feature in Bowhunter Magazine, including a high-pressure lion hunt in South Africa that tested years of preparation and instinct. From tournament pressure to buck fever, Paige explains why success with a bow often comes down to more than physical practice — it comes down to training your mind.
The conversation covers visualization, subconscious programming, shot routines, confidence, equipment setup, and how bowhunters can better prepare for the moment of truth. Paige also discusses her Insight Mental Programming system, how it works, and why mental preparation can help hunters make better shots when adrenaline is high.
Whether you're preparing for whitetail season, western big game, 3D shoots, or tournament archery, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you stay calm, focused, and ready when it matters most.

2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that changed our nation forever. For New Jersey bowhunter Will Jimeno — a former New York Port Authority police officer and one of fewer than 20 people to be rescued from the World Trade Center rubble — it is an opportunity to honor of the memory of fellow officers who didn't make it out alive and reflect on the important role his love of bowhunting played in his physical, mental and emotional recovery from those 13 horrifying hours he spent trapped below 30 feet of concrete and steel. Jimeno, a longtime friend of Bowhunter and one of the inspirations for the film World Trade Center, retells his harrowing story and his never-ending mission to honor the legacy of those who lost their lives that day.

Spring is here, and that means one thing—shed hunting and turkey season are in full swing. In this episode of the Bowhunter Podcast, host Christian Berg is joined by Jace Bauserman and Clint Casper to break down the strategies, timing, and tactics that can make or break your success in the woods.
From the Midwest to the Rockies, the guys dive deep into when bucks actually drop their antlers, how weather impacts timing, and why late March through early April can be prime time—depending on where you hunt. They also explain how using trail cameras can give you a major edge when targeting specific bucks and locating shed zones.
But this isn't just about picking up antlers…
You'll learn how shed hunting directly translates into fall success, from identifying bedding areas to understanding movement patterns. The conversation also shifts into spring turkey hunting, covering everything from scouting strategies to reading sign, locating strut zones, and understanding daily bird behavior.
And if you're tired of sitting in a blind, you're in for something different.
Clint and Jace break down their run-and-gun bowhunting tactics, including:
Calling setups that pull birds past you (not straight in)
Drawing undetected in the open
Using bow-mounted decoys for ultra-close encounters
Shot placement tips for clean, ethical kills
Whether you're chasing sheds, scouting for deer season, or gearing up for turkeys, this episode is packed with real-world experience and hard-earned lessons from serious bowhunters.
If you want to be more effective this fall, it starts right now.

Speed is back in vogue among bowhunters, and Easton's 2026 arrow lineup includes a pair of new offerings designed to help archers achieve maximum velocity. Easton Marketing Director Gary Cornum joins us to discuss the new 5.0 and FMJ Max arrows and how they can help bowhunters customize their arrow builds for peak performance in the field.

Many bowhunters will tell you they never feel more free than when they are afield with a bow in hand. But for guests at Camp Freedom, that is true on many levels. Matt Guedes, Camp Freedom's executive director, joins us to discuss how the nonprofit organization uses archery and bowhunting to aid the healing process of thousands of military veterans, first responders and their families. 
For more information, visit https://campfreedompa.org