Backwoods Bowhunter Podcast

Backwoods Bowhunter Podcast

A couple of down-home good ol' boys broadcasting out of the Whiskey and Whitetails podcast studio, planted squarely in big buck country on the Whiskey and Whitetails Farm in Southern Illinois. Count on our own flavor of backwoods humor, a little whiskey and/or beer, plenty of bowhunting talk, and whatever else drifts through our heads. We do wander off topic from time to time. The aim is to make you feel like you're sitting around a campfire with a bunch of hunting buddies trading stories, tall tales, and acting like complete degenerates. Above all, we want to share our love of archery and the thrill of the hunt.

Acts 10:11-13: "He saw heaven opened and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners. It contained all kinds of four-footed animals, as well as reptiles and birds. Then a voice told him, 'Get up, Peter. Kill and eat.'"

Genesis 9:2-3: "The fear and dread of you will fall on all the beasts of the earth, and on all the birds in the sky, on every creature that moves along the ground, and on all the fish in the sea; they are given into your hands. Everything that lives and moves about will be food for you. Just as I gave you the green plants, I now give you everything."

Meet the Crew

Tim Jarvis

Tim knows absolutely nothing about hunting, yet he's a certified Capuchin Monkey trainer and, as far as we know, the only person in Illinois with that level of skill. He's deeply jealous that his teammates have multiple pieces of taxidermy in their homes and offices while he has none. He recently picked up a gray squirrel that had clearly been electrocuted after running across a utility power line, and now proudly shows off his first piece of taxidermy in his living room for everyone to see.

Mike Edgin

Mike originally hails from northern Illinois (those of us at the bottom of the state call them yuppies up there). He was formerly the President of the PETA chapter in his hometown and has been arrested numerous times for protesting against hunters in the streets — often while nude. After a severe allergic reaction to eating soy burgers, Mike finally saw that his previous dark ways were wrong. He moved to southern Illinois to learn the ways of bowhunting and fishing. He has a lot to learn and a bumpy road ahead, but ultimately we will make a hunter out of him. Not so sure about his eldest son, though!

Justin Miller

Justin is formerly of Southern Illinois, but decided to take a vow of silence and move to Thailand, where he now devotes his life as a Buddhist Monk. He asks that we all honor his desire to change his life and support his spiritual practice: to live a simple and meditative life and attain nirvana. Even though he is no longer with us, the Backwoods Bowhunter team is reserving a spot on the team for Justin as we wish to honor his commitment to his new lifestyle.

The Backwoods Bowhunter Store

Have a look at our Backwoods Bowhunter online store. We stock multiple pieces of apparel, hats, broadheads, arrows, deer scents, scent and odor control products, and much more. Check it out!

Nocked N' Loaded

Nocked N' Loaded is Backwoods Bowhunter's yearly get-together of like-minded folks. We come together for food, drink, and hunting stories that are mostly false. There are raffle drawings, multiple giveaways, some archery fun for the kids, and an overall good time. This is a family event. All hunters and their families are welcome to attend.

Backwoods K9 Tracking

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Office Hours

• Weekdays: 10 AM – 6 PM
• Weekends: Saturday only, 10 AM – 5 PM

• Phone: (618) 998-9007
• Mail: [email protected]
• Address: 702 N Carbon St, Suite B, Marion, IL 62959

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