Stories from a Hunting Guide – Armando Martinez “The Bow Hitch”

About this episode

Armando Martinez shares his experiences as a hunting guide and discusses the importance of community support in the hunting world.

In this Out of State Hunter Podcast episode, Armando from The Bow Hitch joins the show to share his experiences as a hunting guide in New Mexico. Armando provides an inside look at the joys and challenges of guiding, from dealing with unprepared hunters to helping older hunters achieve their hunting dreams. Armando also discusses The Bow Hitch's incredible "Random Acts of Kindness" initiative, where they provided hunting gear and equipment to those who lost everything in the Ruidoso, New Mexico wildfires. Armando highlights a special hunt giveaway The Bow Hitch did in 2025 and tells the story from his perspective. Additionally, Armando reveals that The Bow Hitch will be giving away another fully guided elk hunt next year, in 2026. Throughout the conversation, Armando offers valuable advice for hunters working with guides, emphasizing the importance of trust, patience, and flexibility. This episode provides a unique perspective on the guide-hunter relationship and the power of generosity within the hunting community."

People in this episode

Host: Chad Ryker

Guest: Armando Martinez

Topics covered

• hunting
• guiding
• community support
• wildfires
• elk hunting
• advice for hunters

Keywords

• hunting guide
• New Mexico
• The Bow Hitch
• Random Acts of Kindness
• elk hunt
• hunting advice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Bow Hitch

Places: New Mexico, Ruidoso, New Mexico

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