EP.483: I Hunted 3 States in One Season—Here's What I Learned

EP.483: I Hunted 3 States in One Season—Here's What I Learned

March 11, 2026 · 1h 33m

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Clint Campbell and guest Rendell Erik discuss the lessons learned from hunting across three states, focusing on traditional archery and the importance of adapting techniques in both hunting and fitness.

This week I’m joined by Rendell Erik, and we cover a pretty wide range of things that all circle back to the same idea—getting better at the stuff we care about, whether that’s in the gym, on the range, or in the woods. We talk about the transition into traditional archery and how it forces you to slow down and really pay attention to your form, your shot process, and even the way your body moves. It’s a different kind of discipline, and in a lot of ways it mirrors the same mindset you need if you’re trying to stay consistent with fitness or mobility work. From there we get into the hunting side of things—postseason scouting, learning new terrain, and figuring out how deer actually move through the places we hunt instead of how we think they should. Rendell shares some experiences from this past season, including a few close calls and missed opportunities that most of us can probably relate to. And like most good hunting conversations, it eventually lands on the reality that the longer you do this, the more you realize the real progress usually comes from paying attention, adapting, and being willing to learn from every season. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PODCAST 483 Transitioning to…

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