Finding Bowhunting Gear For Beginners

Finding Bowhunting Gear For Beginners

From Hunting Gear Podcast by Dan Johnson, Sportsmen's Empire

January 8, 2026 · 1h 1m

About this episode

Dan Johnson and Scott Reddinger discuss the essentials of bow hunting gear for beginners and share personal hunting experiences.

In this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, host Dan Johnson and guest Scott Reddinger discuss Scott's journey into bow hunting, his experiences with firearms, and the evolution of his hunting gear. They explore the importance of choosing the right equipment, including bows, arrows, and broadheads, and share personal anecdotes about their hunting experiences. The conversation also touches on the challenges of deer recovery and the necessity of having the right tools for the job. Scott promotes his children's book, 'Y is for Youper,' and emphasizes the importance of community in the hunting world.takeaways Scott Reddinger is a recurring guest on the podcast. He lives in Iron Mountain, Michigan, and works in insurance. Scott self-published a children's book about the Upper Peninsula. His firearm of choice is a Marlin 3030 lever action rifle. He has been transitioning into bow hunting recently. Scott emphasizes the importance of dependable gear without breaking the bank. He uses a Bear Archery bow and discusses his arrow setup. Scott has had success with Rage broadheads but is considering fixed blades. He highlights the importance of a game cart for deer recovery. Scott's book, 'Y…

People in this episode

Host: Dan Johnson

Guest: Scott Reddinger

Topics covered

  • bow hunting
  • hunting gear
  • deer recovery
  • children's books
  • community in hunting

Keywords

  • Bear Archery
  • Rage broadheads
  • Marlin 3030
  • game cart
  • Y is for Youper

Mentioned in this episode

Products: 3030, Bear Archery, Rage, Bear Archery bow, Rage broadheads, Marlin 3030 lever action rifle, game cart

Books & works: the Hunting Gear Podcast, Y is for Youper

Places: Iron Mountain, Michigan, the Upper Peninsula

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