The Hunt Lift Eat Podcast

Summary

In this episode, Carter and Cary discuss the importance of the shot process in archery. They start by talking about the Arrow a Day challenge and the benefits of practicing and staying sharp. Cary explains that the shot process is the conscious override of the body's natural tendencies and discusses the various steps and decision points involved. He emphasizes the importance of follow-through and the need to continuously work on target panic. They also discuss the value of video analysis and feedback from buddies. Finally, they talk about treating the off-season as the on-season and applying the shot process to different hunting scenarios.

Takeaways
  • Practicing and staying sharp on your archery skills is important, especially during the off-season.
  • The shot process is the conscious override of the body's natural tendencies and involves various steps and decision points.
  • Follow-through is just as important as the shot process itself.
  • Target panic can happen to anyone, and continuous improvement is necessary to overcome it.
  • Video analysis and feedback from buddies can help identify and correct shooting issues.
  • Treating the off-season as the on-season allows for continuous improvement and preparation for hunting scenarios.
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Creators & Guests

Host
Carter Mckenzie
Carter grew up in North Georgia and from a young age had a passion for fishing and the outdoors. He was introduced to hunting as a freshman in college and had been hooked ever since. He has hunted in many states including black bear in Alaska, mule deer and antelope in Wyoming, ducks in Arkansas and North Dakota and most often, whitetail in his home state. With hunting has come a passion for cooking wild game and sharing it with others. Carter is a high school history teacher in John’s Creek, Ga where he teaches AP US history, AP Psychology, and World History. He also coaches several sports including cross country, tennis, and swim team. He lives on a small farm with his wife and 1 year old girl where gardening and self sufficiency are important.
Producer
Cole Ried
Cole grew up around the United States as an Army brat but spent most of his time in the DC metro area. Having grown up in the outdoors with camping and fishing from a young age, hunting didn’t come until recently in 2019. He has now hunted whitetail deer, mule deer, antelope, and elk in various states such as Georgia, Colorado, Virginia, Wyoming, & Montana. Being a young hunter, Cole has spent time learning new ways to introduce game meat into his life and share it with others. Cole also has a passion of educating people on hunting and conservationism overall. Cole is currently pursuing his master’s degree in international affairs and political science while working for a private defense contracting firm based out of the DC Metro area. Cole, outside of hunting and fishing, enjoys training for half-marathons and spending time in his garden growing enough vegetables to share with his friends and family. Cole lives in South Carolina with his girlfriend and German Shorthaired Pointer.

What is The Hunt Lift Eat Podcast?

HUNT LIFT EAT is dedicated to promoting an active lifestyle centered around training, hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. We aim to educate and inspire individuals to pursue this lifestyle and build a community of sportsmen who positively impact the outdoor world. We offer training programs, lifestyle apparel & merchandise, and a nationwide network & community through our Team Member App