The Deer Gear Podcast

In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast, I am joined by Dorge Huang (Owner/operator Firenock) to recap his recent trip to Seven Springs, PA for the Total Archery Challenge. We discuss the trends he picked up on for arrow flight, What makes a great TAC arrow, and some frequently asked Firenock questions. If you have ever wondered how to make an arrow fly better, this is the podcast for you!

In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by my great friend Tony Sangialosi, owner/operator of Drawn Archery. As many of you know, I have been suffering from target panic the last 18 months or so and I am working diligently to cure it. Recently, target panic has set in for Tony and he has an interesting story of how he realized it. In this episode we talk all about target panic, what is it? how do you know if you have it? and of course how we are working to fix it. If you have target panic, or have ever had target panic, this episode is for you!

In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast, I am joined by Dorge Huang, Owner/Operator of Firenock, to discuss building arrows for Total Archery Challenge. Dorge attends a lot of the TAC shoots across the country and has seen a wide variety of different strategies when it comes to getting arrows for TAC. Some folks want to max out distance, max out speed, or want a cheap arrow to mitigate the risk when losing arrows. In this podcast we talk about the ultimate TAC arrow, as well as other things to consider when shooting Total Archery Challenge. I will be attending the TAC at Seven Springs, PA in June and my TAC arrow will be my hunting arrow! My thoughts are: Practice How You Play!

In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang of Firenock and Dave Murray of Vital Limits to discuss how we can save time as archers. Time is money, and it seems like we get less time than ever in today's world. Do you have time to nock tune, bare shaft tune, and tinker with each and every arrow? Do you have money to blow on a dozen arrows and only have 8 that fly right? Dave goes into detail on how to save time this year and get the best arrows possible. We Discuss: - How to save time nock tuning or bare shaft tuning - Broadhead and Vane relationships - Speed and Vane Relationships - The First Dynamic Bend and much much more! Connect with Dave: Website: https://bit.ly/VitalLimits YouTube: https://bit.ly/VitalLimitsYT Connect with Dorge: Email: dorgeh@firenock.com Website: https://bit.ly/3Firenock YouTube: https://bit.ly/FirenockTV_YouTube CONNECT WITH US: https://linktr.ee/TheDeerGearPodcast https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras http://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast

In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Mr. Dorge Huang, Owner and Operator of Firenock. Today's topic is "extreme." A lot of times in life we want the best, the fastest, the strongest, but at what point do you have diminishing returns? If you love to geek out on archery topics: this podcast is for you! ORDER Your Exodus NIS HERE: https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/products/the-nis The Exodus MMT- Purchase here: https://bit.ly/ExodusMMT Email: dorgeh@firenock.com Website: https://bit.ly/3Firenock YouTube: https://bit.ly/FirenockTV_YouTube CONNECT WITH US: https://linktr.ee/TheDeerGearPodcast https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras http://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast

In this episode of The Deer Gear Podcast Jake Hofer, host of The Exodus Podcast and The Land Podcast, joins me to recap my 2023 deer season! I hunted 3 states this year and had some troubles and some success! We discuss: • Adapting hunting techniques across multiple states • North Dakota early-season hunting • Beating the heat in the early season • Kansas hunting struggles • Don't leave deer to find deer • Late-season hunting in Ohio • Strategy and persistence pay off • Cameron's late-season Ohio buck • Big buck encounters in each state • Fletching fuss and arrow advice • Hunt strategy shifts and lessons • Late-season tactics • Anticipating the next hunt And so much more! https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/pages/employment-opportunities CONNECT WITH US: https://linktr.ee/TheDeerGearPodcast https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras http://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast

In this episode of The Deer Gear Podcast, Dorge Huang of Firenock joins me to talk about the do's and don'ts of building custom arrows. After a long year of building arrows of Exodus Customers, I learned a TON about the process of building custom arrows at scale. I also learned a TON about consumer behavior. This episode is talking all about that process! Let's get into it! www.exodusoutdoorgear.com CONNECT WITH US: https://linktr.ee/TheDeerGearPodcast https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras http://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast

In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Joe Miles of ASIO Gear. Joe started ASIO Gear for the tree stand hunter in mind. (Saddle Hunter's too). The Camo pattern is uniquely designed to keep you concealed from a Whitetail Deer's eyes. ASIO Gear also pride's themselves on having garments that tailor to the tree stand hunters - meaning they are quiet and functional. They have offerings from 90 Degree temps to 15 Degree temps, so wherever you find yourself bowhunting whitetails - there is something for you. ASIO Gear 2.0 Is continuing to solve problems for whitetail bowhunters with a better collar design, quieter fabric where you need it, and much more! Last time Joe and I talked we left off talking about his arrow setup, and he has done a lot of testing regarding heavy vs light arrows and fixed vs mechanical broadheads. When logic comes in, Joe has probably hunted more animals than I will ever see in my lifetime - So I respect his opinions greatly! I guarantee you won't want to miss this one. WE DISCUSS: - ASIO Gear 2.0 - Preparing your gear for a new archery season - Where should your gear priorities be? - The best archery drills to prepare for a hunt - Heavy vs light arrows!!! - Fixed vs Mechanical Broadheads and MORE! Check out ASIO Gear: https://bit.ly/ASIOGear #VelvetFest is LIVE! SAVE 15% on the Exodus Website with code "VFEST23" at checkout! ORDER Your Exodus NIS HERE: https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/products/the-nis The Exodus MMT- Purchase here: https://bit.ly/ExodusMMT Enter the Bowhunting Ohio Whitetails Giveaway: https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/pages/exodus-x-bowhunting-ohio-whitetails?_pos=1&_psq=bowhunting&_ss=e&_v=1.0 #VelvetFest codes: 15% off the entire store: VFest23 at checkout 2 Exodus Renders for $499: Render2 at checkout 4 Exodus Rivals for $599: Rival4 at checkout 10 Exodus 32gb SD Cards for $100: SD10 www.exodusoutdoorgear.com CONNECT WITH US: https://linktr.ee/TheDeerGearPodcast https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras http://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast

In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang of Firenock to discuss mechanical style broadheads. There is a constant debate among archery hunters about fixed blade broadheads and mechanical broadheads. The question "Are mechanical broadheads ethical" is even a topic of conversation. My goal today was to learn as much as I could about how mechanical broadheads are supposed to work, how they are designed and the pros/cons of mechanical style broadheads. I am a fixed blade broadhead shooter myself, but there is always more to learn! If you love archery and bowhunting, I am sure you'll love this conversation! #VelvetFest is LIVE! SAVE 15% on the Exodus Website with code "VFEST23" at checkout! ORDER Your Exodus NIS HERE: https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/products/the-nis The Exodus MMT- Purchase here: https://bit.ly/ExodusMMT Enter the Latitude x Exodus Giveaway: https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/pages/exodus-latitude-outdoors-giveaway?_pos=1&_sid=ebd6099bb&_ss=r Email: dorgeh@firenock.com Website: https://bit.ly/3Firenock YouTube: https://bit.ly/FirenockTV_YouTube CONNECT WITH US: https://linktr.ee/TheDeerGearPodcast https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras http://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast

In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast, Exodus Outdoor Gear is releasing the All New Exodus NIS .204 diameter hunting arrow! This arrow was built with high end performance, and light weight construction in mind to bring you big time results, from micro-diameter arrows. No, I'm Serious! We wanted to build a more accurate, faster reacting, and more consistent flying .204 diameter shaft without the frustrations of poor-quality components. That's why we sourced the most precise archery components and carbon fiber materials available to tailor-build YOU the best possible hunting arrow for your bow. The Exodus NIS is built from a multi-layered, high modulus carbon to ensure consistent and accurate spines, and durability without the added weight. Coming in at 8.7 GPI for 350 spine, 9.2 GPI for 300 spine, and 9.8 GPI for 250 spine, this lightweight .204 diameter shaft gives you the flexibility to shoot light and fast, or up your FOC for close range tight shots! USE CODE 'DIBS' to Save 25% while supplies last. ORDER HERE: https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/products/the-nis WORLD CLASS PERFORMANCE MADE SIMPLE You’d be lying if you’ve never been confused or uncertain if you’re shooting the very best arrow build for your archery setup. WE’VE BEEN THERE! The Exodus Tailor Built Arrow Model simplifies the arrow buying process to ensure you have the arrow setup you need without having to know all the ins and outs of building arrows. All you need to know is your Draw Length, Draw Weight, Let off % and your desired Point Weight. We do the rest! Simply open the box, and shoot! And if you have something different in mind, we can build that too, just leave us a note on the order. Here’s what we DEMAND from our Exodus NIS Tailor Builds: ELITE CRAFTSMANSHIP on EVERY arrow Match grade, sorted components for +/- 2 grain builds Arrow to arrow CONSISTENCY Spine aligned builds to eliminate inconsistent flight characteristics FASTER build times. 1/3/5 day build times ELIMINATED guesswork. Tailor built to your shooting platform while providing total arrow length, total arrow weight, and FOC calculations on the build. or "with total arrow length .5" shorter than draw length unless OTHERWISE noted." EXODUS NIS .204 SHAFT - BUILT DIFFERENT PRECISION MEETS PERFORMANCE: You Asked, We delivered! Introducing the Exodus NIS .204 diameter hunting arrow. This arrow was built with high end performance, and lightweight construction in mind to bring you big time results, from micro-diameter arrows. No, I'm Serious! The Exodus NIS features a 3 section 8 layer construction process with the final 8th layer removed to achieve strict standards and tolerances. This process creates a .204 shaft with greater material consistency to achieve more control of the shafts spine and straightness tolerance of .003" or better. COMPONENTS THE FRONT The NIS Tailor Built Arrow features aluminum or stainless steel half outserts combined with a patented Carbon Inner Tube to facilitate better overall flight characteristics and performance. THE BACK Say goodbye to improper nock fit. Whether you shoot lighted or non-lighted nocks we have you covered regardless of your nocking point serving size.

In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast I am joined by Dorge Huang and Dave Murray to talk about titanium for archery components, .166 shafts, and an update on the Exodus .204 diameter shaft. This episode start with answering a listener question about how titanium kits for your bow can actually increase the energy your arrow retains down range. Optimizing arrow flight is always the goal here, and titanium kits can aid in retained energy down range. Also we cover .166 diameter arrow shafts and the pros and cons of that shaft. Finally, we cover the NEW Exodus NIS. This is our .204 diameter shaft that is coming very soon for 2023. If you have been waiting for Exodus to release a .204 diameter with BIG TIME performance this will be the arrow for you.....No, I'm serious. The Exodus 8 Year Anniversary Sale is LIVE! Save 25% on the entire website with the promo code "DG" at checkout! https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/DG The Exodus MMT- Purchase here: https://bit.ly/ExodusMMT Email: dorgeh@firenock.com Website: https://bit.ly/3Firenock YouTube: https://bit.ly/FirenockTV_YouTube CONNECT WITH US: https://linktr.ee/TheDeerGearPodcast https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcameras http://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast

In this week's episode of The Deer Gear Podcast, I am joined by Dorge Huang of Firenock to take a deep dive into arrow fletchings. Vanes, Fletchings, Feathers, whatever term you use, this topic has an unbelievable amount of varying opinions. Dorge has been through multiple configurations of developing his own vanes, so I wanted to dive into what makes a fletching "The right fletching to shoot." Like most things in archery, there is no shoe box answer for that question, however, in this episode we are getting to the bottom of vane profile, configuration, and stiffness to determine what fletching will provide the most stable arrow flight for you. If you have any interest in learning about what fletchings do to your arrows flight, this is the podcast for you! Exodus X ASIO Gear Giveaway: https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/pages/exodus-x-asio-gear-sweepstakes The Exodus MMT- Purchase here: https://bit.ly/ExodusMMT Email: dorgeh@firenock.com Website: https://bit.ly/3Firenock YouTube: https://bit.ly/FirenockTV_YouTube