In this episode of Archery Talk 101, host Roy Canterbury welcomes Tyson for a wide-ranging conversation covering archery tournaments, hunting adventures, content creation strategies, and family traditions.

They dive into:
🏹 Archery techniques for 3D, indoor, and outdoor shooting
🎯 Preparing for tournaments like the Vegas Shoot, Lancaster Archery Classic & Outdoor Target Nationals
🦌 Deer hunting stories — from early hunts to memorable encounters
📸 Video editing tips for creating engaging archery and hunting content
🤝 Collaborating across YouTube channels to grow the archery community
🏡 Teaching the next generation of archers — Tyson’s daughters in the sport
💡 Equipment insights on bows, arrows, broadheads & range finders

From practical shooting advice to creative content strategies, this episode blends technical know-how, heartfelt hunting stories, and tips for growing your presence in the archery world.

Youtube Channels

X-Factor Outdoors: https://www.youtube.com/@xfactoroutdoorRTK Land Management: https://www.youtube.com/@RTKLandManagement

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Archery Videos playlist:

Shooting Forms At: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPwckZJiCzOIoVx1_eBU9BYeYZyRpml6t⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tree Stand Safety at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/7awb6x8UVU8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tech Tips at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhjNJnvnCXYZ7⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of Archery Talk 101, host Roy Canterbury sits down with Brandon Gray from McAlester, Oklahoma, for an in-depth conversation about archery equipment, techniques, and hunting strategies. From barebow recurve to compound bows, Brandon shares his journey, upcoming goals, and tips for both competitive archery and bowhunting.

They explore:
🏹 Bow selection, setup, and proper fitting
🎯 Release mechanisms & shooting form tips
🦌 Whitetail deer hunting strategies & close encounters
💪 Archery-specific muscle training & practice drills
🛠 Self-sufficiency tips from Roy’s YouTube channel Learn to Fix It Yourself : https://www.youtube.com/@LearnToFixItYourself

🤝 The benefits of joining the archery community through clubs & events

Whether you’re looking to fine-tune your shooting form, prepare for hunting season, or get more involved in archery, this episode is full of practical advice, personal stories, and community-building insights.

🎯 True Ball - https://truball.com

Carter - https://carterenterprises.com

Scott releases - https://scottarchery.com/

Stanislavski Releases – https://www.stanoutdoors.com

🎯 Archery Talk 101 Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/archerytalk101

🎯 Learn to Fix It Yourself YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@LearnToFixItYourself

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Archery Videos playlist:

Shooting Forms At: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPwckZJiCzOIoVx1_eBU9BYeYZyRpml6t⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tree Stand Safety at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/7awb6x8UVU8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tech Tips at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhjNJnvnCXYZ7⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of Archery Talk 101, host Roy Canterbury sits down with Scott Owens, a passionate bowhunter from Central Alabama, to explore his inspiring return to archery after a decade-long break. From transitioning from rifle hunting to bowhunting, to mastering different release aids, Scott shares his personal challenges, lessons, and victories — including how he’s tackling target panic and sharpening his skills for both 3D archery and deer hunting.

We dive deep into:
🎯 Archery techniques & proper bow fitting
🦌 Deer hunting strategies & avoiding common mistakes
🏹 Broadheads, bowstrings & gear maintenance
💡 Tips for improving focus and accuracy
📸 How video analysis can transform your shooting form

Whether you’re new to bowhunting, battling target panic, or just looking to upgrade your setup, this episode is packed with practical advice and insider tips that will make you a better archer and hunter.

Here are the links to some of the items we talked about.

Silverback Plus Tension Release

⁠https://shop.nockonarchery.com/products/silverback

Serv Broadheads: https://www.sevrbroadheads.com/

Bloodline Bow Strings: https://www.phantombowstring.com/

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Archery Videos playlist:

Shooting Forms At: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPwckZJiCzOIoVx1_eBU9BYeYZyRpml6t⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tree Stand Safety at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/7awb6x8UVU8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tech Tips at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhjNJnvnCXYZ7⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🌾 In this heartfelt episode of Archery Talk 101, Roy and David dive deep into their rural upbringings, sharing stories of hunting, farming, and the early days of archery. 🏹 From squirrel hunts and homemade bows to compound setups and broadhead durability, this conversation is packed with real-world bowhunting wisdom.

🔥 Topics covered:

• 🎯 Archery safety tips & shooting techniques
• 🦌 Deer, turkey, and hog hunting strategies
• 🧠 Vision challenges & overcoming physical setbacks
• 🛠️ Bow weights, arrow setups, and release methods
• 🌐 Building archery communities through Facebook & ArcheryTalk101.com

💬 Whether you're a seasoned hunter or just getting started, this episode offers practical advice, nostalgic stories, and community insight that every archer can appreciate.

Cutthroat Broadheads: https://rmsgear.com/collections/broadheads?filter.p.vendor=Cutthroat

RMS Gear: https://rmsgear.com/Scott Archery: https://scottarchery.com/

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Archery Talk 101 Website: https://archerytalk101.com/

Archery Videos playlist:

Shooting Forms At: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPwckZJiCzOIoVx1_eBU9BYeYZyRpml6t⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tree Stand Safety at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/7awb6x8UVU8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tech Tips at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhjNJnvnCXYZ7⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this insightful episode, Roy and James dive into the fundamentals of archery, tackling the most common challenges faced by beginners—especially target panic. Discover how to enhance your shot with expert tips on proper back tension, grip, and equipment fitting.

💬 Topics Covered:
✔️ How to overcome target panic with mental focus and muscle control
✔️ Why form matters more than equipment for consistent accuracy
✔️ Adjusting draw length and bow fit for better performance
✔️ The role of slings and grip techniques to keep your bow steady
✔️ Learning from top shooters like Kenny Jordan
✔️ Staying motivated through setbacks and physical challenges

🔥 Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned archer looking to sharpen your skills, this conversation is packed with actionable advice and real-world experience to help you shoot better and enjoy the sport more.

Michigan Long Bow Stick bow shoot: 👉

https://www.facebook.com/groups/michiganlongbow/permalink/10160150810743030/?rdid=fCJHNxuMU5jV0X28#

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Archery Videos playlist:

Shooting Forms At: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPwckZJiCzOIoVx1_eBU9BYeYZyRpml6t⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tree Stand Safety at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/7awb6x8UVU8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tech Tips at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhjNJnvnCXYZ7⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join Roy and special guest Russell Ickes as they dive deep into the heart of archery and hunting, from target techniques and gear setups to the gritty realities of public land hunts. 🦌🏹

Russell shares vivid stories of whitetail and hog hunts across Oklahoma, his preference for saddle hunting, and the power of heavy arrows paired with a long draw. The duo explores how muscle memory, ethical shooting, and proper equipment setup are vital to clean kills and responsible hunting. 💪🌲

💡 They touch on advancements in bow tech, the road to the 2028 Olympics for compound archery, and debate the role of baiting in modern deer behavior. Expect pro tips on form, gear selection, and release styles—plus a few laugh-worthy tales of arrows bouncing off steel and concrete!

🏕️ From restarting local archery clubs to e-scouting strategies and prepping food plots, this episode blends deep expertise with community spirit. Whether you're an ASA competitor or a weekend bowhunter, Russell’s insight will sharpen your edge.

📝 Next steps include Russell's prep for the Oklahoma State Championships and Roy’s upcoming additions to the Archery Talk 101 Facebook group—don’t miss out!

Carter Releases: https://carterenterprises.com/

Scott Releases: https://scottarchery.com/

True Fire Releases: https://thetrufire.com/

Darton Archery: https://dartonarchery.com/

PSE Archery: https://psearchery.com/

Hoyt Archery: https://hoyt.com/

Elite Archery: https://elitearchery.com/

Mathews Archery: https://mathewsinc.com/

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Archery Videos playlist:

Shooting Forms At: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPwckZJiCzOIoVx1_eBU9BYeYZyRpml6t⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tree Stand Safety at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/7awb6x8UVU8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tech Tips at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhjNJnvnCXYZ7⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🎯 Podcast #233: Archery Passion, Gear Tips & Community Vibes

🔥 In this high-impact episode, Roy chats with Roger Perez about all things archery—how they got started, favorite gear, and the mental and technical sides of the sport.

Whether it’s bow release techniques 🏹, estimating shot distance 📏, or comparing dart throwing 🎯 to arrow form, this episode packs insight and personality.

🌟 Learn about notable archers like Erica Jones and Paige Pierce, discover the perks of processing wild game 🦌, and get inspired by stories from national tournaments, hunting trips, and community coaching experiences.
👥 With shout-outs to Bow Barn Archery in Greenville and reflections on ethical hunting and school archery programs, this episode celebrates grit, growth, and giving back to the sport.

💪 Roy also shares his bow recovery strategy—from 25 lbs to 70 lbs—and encourages archers to upload form videos for critique in the Archery Talk 101 Facebook group.

Come for the tips, stay for the camaraderie!

Bow Barn Archery Greenville TX https://bowbarnarcheryshop.com/

Datus Archery Club: West Jordan, UT https://datusarcheryclub.com/

ASA Shooters Federation: https://asaarchery.com/

Carter Releases: https://carterenterprises.com/

Scott Releases: https://scottarchery.com/

🎯 Join the community of fellow archers in the Archery Talk 101 Facebook group.

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Archery Videos playlist:

Shooting Forms At: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPwckZJiCzOIoVx1_eBU9BYeYZyRpml6t⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tree Stand Safety at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/7awb6x8UVU8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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🎯 Archery Talk 101 Podcast #232 welcomes Bryan Phillips, who shares his inspiring journey back into competitive archery after a 20-year break and a life-altering cancer diagnosis.

Roy and Bryan unpack the evolution of equipment 🏹, archery vs. rifle techniques, and the mental game behind the shot. From form tips to deer hunting 🦌—this episode is packed with insight for every archer.

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Archery Videos playlist:

Shooting Forms At: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPwckZJiCzOIoVx1_eBU9BYeYZyRpml6t⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Tree Stand Safety at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/7awb6x8UVU8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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