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BowCasters and bowhunters my name is Matthew, and I am excited to be part of the BowCast team and share my passion, experiences, and knowledge of bowhunting in this blog. My goal is to write about topics that will make you a better bowhunter and lead to success in the field. I have hunted elk and deer in Washington and Idaho. I hunt the backcountry to my backyard. Growing up in Idaho gave me the opportunity to spend countless hours in God’s country backpacking and hunting. I started bowhunting in 2000 and was fortunate to harvest a 5X5 bull elk my first season. This first season fired a passion in my heart for bowhunting that still fuels my drive and determination in the field. Not all of my seasons have ended with a bull or a buck in the freezer, and the lessons, failures and opportunities that I experience in these years are what drive me to become a better bowhunter. I hope that all of our blogs on BowCast and the PodCasts drive each of you to become a better bowhunter.

Jul 26
2010

Matt-BowCast at the Bird 2010 in the books

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Matthew Burrows

Bowcast at the Bird 2010 is in the books and it was a smokin good time!  My hats off to the FMP boys Anthony and Launch for setting up a killer course.  I was able to shoot the smoker round a few times with some fellow BowCasters and we had a blast!  Hanging out and shooting with these guys and gals made my weekend.  Thanks for the good times and I can't wait until next year.

 

May 06
2010

Matt-BowCast Bench Pictures

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Matthew Burrows

Hi BowCasters, 

A few guys have requested some more pictues of the BowCast Benches.  Here are a few with more to come throughout the year.  I still have to get an arrow saw, press, and vice.  Any suggestions BowCasters on what brand and why??

Apr 30
2010

Matt-BowCast Bench Materials

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Matthew Burrows

I have had several requests for the list of materials I used to make my BowCast Benches.  Here is the list and a few more details of how I put it together.  See the pictures in my previous blog.  BowCast Benches

 

Apr 05
2010

Matt-BowCast Bench

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A few weeks ago I started building two archery benches for my home bow shop.  I thought about what I wanted in a bench and looked at many pictures online of other home made bow benches.  Here is a breakdown of the benches.  I will be posting more pictures over the summer as I start using them.

 

Mar 31
2010

Matt-Back in the Saddle

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Matthew Burrows

Hi BowCasters!

I can't believe how time flies and looking back my last blog entry was in November of 2009.   Shortly after that post I was approached about a job opening.  After about a month of negotiations between two CFOs we made the decision to move.  We are now finally settled  and I will be more consistent with my blog entries.  

Nov 19
2009

Matt-Nikon Monarch X Review

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I have been using my Nikon Monarch X 10X42s for most of the summer at 3D shoots and while shooting at the range.  Last weekend I was able for the first time to test them out in the field.  I was whitetail hunting in the cold and snow for most of the time and this binocular performed just as well as it did in the mildness of summer.  Here are my thoughts on the Monarch X.

 

Nov 06
2009

Matt-Elite GT500 Review

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Early this spring I began shooting as many different bows as possible.  I wanted to see if I was missing something in all the new bows on the market.  After shooting the Elite GT500 my mind was made up and I started a new journey with a bow that was totally different than my Mathews.  This blog is a follow up to my original review of the Elite GT500 that I did in March. 

 

Oct 08
2009

Matt-My New School Rig

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Here is the roadmap on my new school rig.  This year I traveled out of my comfort zone, leaving my single cam bow and fixed pins.  The result..... This rig left my old rig in the dust somewhere a few thousand shots ago.

 

Sep 28
2009

Matt-Bows and Babies

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During the month of September I'm usually out every weekend chasing bulls in the backcountry of Idaho.  However, this year in September I have been at home awaiting the arrival of our daughter. 

 

Sep 07
2009

Matt-How to Pack

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I can still remember the first time I went on a backpacking trip as a teen.  I had my green Kelty overflowing and I could barley shoulder it.  It pulled me all over the trail.  Over the years of backpacking and hunting I have learned how to pack and what to pack.  From weight distribution to organization, here are a few tips I have learned. 

 

Aug 24
2009

Matt-Backcountry Meat Care

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Season for me opens in a few weeks and I am starting to organize the items for my pack.  One of the significant items in my pack revolves around boning out a bull or buck in the backcountry.  I never leave my truck without the items below in my Badlands, even if I'm only hunting for a few hours or a day.  I keep everything but the knives and saw in a gallon ziplock.  This way it keeps the game bags from getting wet and I have it all in one easy to access package.  Here is a list of the items that I carry in my pack for boning out a bull or a buck.

Aug 03
2009

BowCast at the Bird Pictures

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All I can say is that I  am counting the days until next year!  The shoot was intense, a learning experience but most of all a fun time!  Here are a few pictures.  More to come!

 

Jul 26
2009

Matt-3D Series- Uphill-Downhill Shots

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Only 6 days left until BowCast at the Bird 3D shoot!

 

Jul 13
2009

Matt- 3-D Series Part 2- Estimating Yardage

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Matthew Burrows

Has anyone ever shot over the back of a bear or under a deer?  I have!  The main reason was not following my shot routine and failing to estimate the yardage accurately.  Everyone has a different shot routine and method for estimating yardage.  However, its important to follow your routine each and every time before you release an arrow into foam or fur. 

 

Jul 09
2009

Matt-Daily Shooting

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Just a quick post on what I'm up to.  I have been shooting my Elite Z28 everyday this week and am finally getting it dialed.  Getting ready for BowCast at the Bird and hunting season!  I got my plane ticket this week to SLC and I can't wait to shoot some foam at Snowbird.

Jun 23
2009

Matt- 3-D Series Part1-The Range

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BowCast at the Bird 3-D shoot is August 1st and for many BowCasters archery season starts shortly after.  How are you improving your shooting accuracy to make this season a success?  Are you, shooting daily at the range, practicing estimating yardage, and working on your shot routine?  The realistic hunting challenges you will face at 3-D shoots allow you to apply these hours of practice, increasing your confidence and effectiveness on foam and then fur.  Shooting for your trophy starts at the range, is lived out on the 3-D course, and then experienced in the field.

May 19
2009

Matt-Turkey 2009 Part 4

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Matthew Burrows

I'm really determined to end this blog series with a successful picture of a turkey harvested with my Elite GT500 and not my Benelli Super Black Eagle....  :)  BUT for me if I don't get a turkey by May 31st with my bow, it won't be an unsuccessful season.  I measure my success by the amount of time I am able to spend in the outdoors.  This is what I live for.

 

May 13
2009

Matt- Turkey 2009 Part 3

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Update.....Turkey Hunting

 

Apr 26
2009

Matt-Turkey 2009 Part 2

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I'm listening to episode 87 right now and thinking about turkeys.  Great show!!!  Funny and educational as always.

Here is a quick update on my turkey season and some pictures

Apr 23
2009

Matt- Turkey 2009 Part 1

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My turkey season started last Saturday and should have ended in the same day.  I called in four jakes and shot three times only to have my rest fail with each shot.  On the third shot my arrow took parts of my rest with it and I was done.  With a new brand of rest, tuned bow, and a new decoy I was ready for this morning's hunt.

 

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