This week on the show we’re discussing everything it takes to execute a perfect shot on a deer with someone who has executed more perfect shots on deer in high pressure situations than anyone else I know: Taylor Chamberlin.

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A gut shot deer is any hunters nightmare. It is never good news when you hit a deer in the gut, but it’s our job as hunters to make the best of a bad situation. To be as brief as possible, there are several key things to understand in this situation. First, how do you know you gut shot the deer? Typically when you hit a deer in the gut, it will hunch up and walk or trot away in a strained looking position. If you are still not sure after the shot...

If you want to shoot a deer with a gun, you can pop up into just about any tree in a half decent area and have a good chance at success. If you want to shoot a deer with a bow, you’re criteria for the proper treestand setup narrows significantly, but a few basic pointers can get you on your way. But if you want to shoot a mature buck with a bow, we’re all of a sudden talking about an entirely more specific, much more difficult to come by set of...

I don’t golf. I honestly can’t think of a less appealing sport, except for maybe mountain climbing or bull riding. I do appreciate the mix of the mental acuity with the physicality of a perfect swing of the club, however. There’s a quote from English golf instructor, David Leadbetter, that perfectly frames this up. “Your final goal is to convert your athletic swing to pure instinct rather than conscious thought.” Leadbetter’s words are as...