Painted Arrow

It's been awhile, but for good reason! Join us as we dive into why we have been away from the podcast, and why we are excited about it!

In this episode Nate and Trav talk about the ongoing legal battles in Colorado and other states with regards to public voting on conservation laws. We pull heavily from the recent Meateater podcast featuring Dan Gates of the Colorado Wildlife Counsil. If you would like to listen to the full podcast follow the link below. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1mCqmPO3WA0liGYgYbegcp?si=KwD0im2uRDGRtrJjLGRLTQ

Whether you know it or not the Painted Arrow crew has been on tour across the midwest traveling to large trade shows... This episode is a recap of all of the shows the Painted Arrow team has traveled to since the beginning of 2024; The good, the bad, and the ugly and everything in between is shared on this episode. Tune in to hear the behind-the-scenes stories that have taken place in the past few months.

It took us a second to get it out but here is the podcast we teased at NWTF! Join us for another awesome story in the "That One Hunt" series as Kaitlyn Maus tells us all about her favorite buck, "Swoops". This is a great podcast so be sure to listen and also head over and give Kaitlyn a follow on her Youtube channel, @kaitlynmausoutdoors

It's finally here! The 2023 MAG 5 film competition has wrapped up and the boys are about to give you your top 5 clips! Tune in to see some amazing footage and help us celebrate the hunting community we all hold near and dear to our hearts! Want to submit your footage for the 2024 competition? Click below: https://www.paintedarrowoutdoors.com/pages/the-mag-5

Welcome to another Episode of the Painted Arrow Podcast! In this episode, Nate and Devin discuss the clearing of some standing timber woods out at Nate's new property. With a recent logging consultation and some progress being made, the boys are chomping at the bit to talk big woods and big bucks! Like this content? Keep your eyes open for a new video series following the transformation of the Hick's woods coming soon to our Youtube channel! -Socials- Facebook: www.facebook.com/paintedarrowoutdoors Instagram: www.instagram.com/painted_arrow_outdoors Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@paintedarrowoutdoors Youtube: www.youtube.com/@paintedarrowoutdoors

Welcome back to this week's installation of the Painted Arrow Podcast! We are joined by fellow Michigander Alex Rewa as he gives us his lessons and insights learned as an intern for Bill Winke. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did! -Socials- Facebook: www.facebook.com/paintedarrowoutdoors Instagram: www.instagram.com/painted_arrow_outdoors Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@paintedarrowoutdoors

The boys go down the rabbit hole on what would make late season hunting more successful, the laws and regulations on Michigan deer hunting, and what they will be aiming for in the 2024 deer season. Buckle up and join us as we talk bucks! -Socials- Facebook: www.facebook.com/paintedarrowoutdoors Instagram: www.instagram.com/painted_arrow_outdoors Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@paintedarrowoutdoors

The new year is right around the corner and we here at Painted Arrow are stoked to be bringing you all some new products! Join us on this podcast as we introduce you to the new Painted Arrow FH1 Fluid Head and Trad-Pro phone mount, available now! Facebook: www.facebook.com/paintedarrowoutdoors Instagram: www.instagram.com/painted_arrow_outdoors Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@paintedarrowoutdoors Youtube: www.youtube.com/@paintedarrowoutdoors

This week we welcomed in Matt Tagget, the owner and co-founder of Rek Broadheads to tell his wild story about a North Dakota monster that he bagged in a blizzard! Come along for the ride as Matt breaks down his story, as well as gives us some insight on what goes into owning a successful broadhead business. Check out Matt and his company: Website: https://www.rekbroadheads.com/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rek_broadheads Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rek_broadheads/Rek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rekbroadheads

We are joined by Big Al, Nate's older brother and certified killer as we recap not only Big Al's latest kill, but also some of the history behind the Hick's family hunting legacy! Tune in to this one for some good laughs, surprising insights, and of course, Mag-Pro footage from the man himself. Want to listen to the Hicks boys original episode? Click here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6h15Wn4Aj2FTQRvvOgbrl6?si=1Wwg3jjrRJ-lMqUM8R-QFA

With both Nate and Devin's whitetail seasons essentially over, the boys sit down to reflect on what the future holds. From conversations on hunting with young families to future property planning, we are taking a little time to reflect back and dream forward.

Well that's a wrap on a very eventful Moment Series here at Painted Arrow! From thrilling stories of big bucks brought down to heartbreak in the heartlands; Devin and Nate give a real-life, no-holds-barred take on the highs and lows of hunting big whitetails in Michigan. This episode may be a long one but it's worth the watch! Facebook: www.facebook.com/paintedarrowoutdoors Instagram: www.instagram.com/painted_arrow_outdoors Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@paintedarrowoutdoors Youtube: www.youtube.com/@paintedarrowoutdoors

In this episode, Nate and Devin are joined by Papa Hicks and Ryan Conklin to break down some of the action that has been taking place during this year's moment series! From Nate's chronic cramping issue with some big bucks to Papa Hick's first buck taken with a bow, this is an episode you don't want to miss! Also be sure to check us out on our other platforms for more up-to-the-minute communication, as well as our website for Painted Arrow gear! Website: www.paintedarrowoutdoors.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/painted_arrow_outdoors Facebook: www.facebook.com/paintedarrowoutdoors TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@paintedarrowoutdoors

It's that time of year everybody! The rut is officially on, and Nate and Devin are on the hunt! Join us this year as we kick off our "Moment" series, where we spend a week straight hunting south central Michigan. Both Nate and Devin are already on the board with one buck a piece, but are looking to notch that second buck tag this week. We hope you are as excited as we are!

Cold October Winds Kill Big Bucks! Enough said....

On this episode we give updates on the past weeks sightings and hunts as it pertains to whitetails and their movement. We also discuss weather, tactics, and the rut for the coming week! 

On this episode, Nate and Devin discuss the most recent cold front that came through the northwest October 5-10 and what that means for hunters. We discuss what the first few hunts of the season have taught us on the new properties we are hunting this year. We also discuss future hunting tactics for the weather we are predicting to see. 

On this episode, Nate and Devin share their 2023-2024 big buck hit lists on each of their home farms and some of the strategies they have for killing those deer. This episode really helps to set listeners up for the MOMENTS video series we do each fall. This podcast lays out some of the challenges both Nate and Devin face on 2 new properties. If you like whitetail deer hunting strategy on small parcels in the mid-west, this podcast is a great listen!

Aaron Olsen with Next Step Outdoors joins the show to share a wild and crazy story of a public land hunt that went 14 days long in September of 2023. This story takes a twist at the end during the recovery of the deer that is very unexpected. Make sure to tune into the entire story for a great breakdown of a public land whitetail hunt!