Why Hunters Miss Easy Shots Under Pressure with Amon Woulfe

About this episode

Matty and Amon Woulfe discuss the mental challenges hunters face under pressure and how to overcome them.

In this episode of Becoming a Bowhunter, Matty is joined by Amon Woulfe to discuss one of the most overlooked aspects of hunting, sport, business and life... the mind. After a missed opportunity on a mature stag during the red deer rut, Matty shares the story that led him to Amon's new book, Missing In Action: Master Your Mind in Moments That Matter . Amon has spent years working with elite athletes, sporting teams, military personnel and business leaders, helping them understand what happens when pressure rises and performance falls away. Together, Matty and Amon discuss target panic, pressure, fear, confidence, anxiety, resilience and the mental tools hunters can use when everything is on the line. This episode isn't just about bowhunting. It's about understanding what happens when your mind leaves the moment and learning how to bring it back when it matters most. 🔍 What We Cover: • Why the modern mind is under more pressure than ever before • The connection between target panic and mental performance • Why pressure is the gap between your mind and the moment • How elite athletes train their minds for high-pressure situations • The difference between physical resilience and…

People in this episode

Host: Matty

Guest: Amon Woulfe

Topics covered

• mental performance
• pressure management
• target panic
• resilience
• hunting psychology

Keywords

• hunting
• mental tools
• performance anxiety
• elite athletes
• breathwork

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Missing In Action: Master Your Mind in Moments That Matter

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