The Stickboys Podcast
Episodes
The Stickboys and PBS Updates
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The gang is back together. Join Ethan, Dalton, and Alan as the catch up on what Ethan has been up to for the last year and his new roll as president o...
2025 Alaskan Moose Camp with Monty and Bryan: Part 2
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join us again for a trip to Alaska’s wilderness. Our friends Monty Browning and Bryan Burkhardt were once again kind enough to record and share thei...
2025 Alaskan Moose Camp with Monty and Bryan: Part 1
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join us again for another trip to Alaska’s wilderness. Our friends Monty Browning and Bryan Burkhardt were once again kind enough to record and shar...
"The Stickboys" 2025 Season Recap
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alan Altizer and Dalton Lewis for a recap of both the 2025 Season and “The Stickboys” podcast. You will enjoy some of the strategies employed...
Don Davis: My friend Flip Pallot
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The wilderness of Florida has historically been one of the most challenging hunting environments in North America. Having forged traditional bowhuntin...
Gene Wensel: A Master Whitetail Hunter’s Perspective
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to knowledge of the Whitetail deer, Gene Wensel is as good as it gets. Join Alan Altizer and Gene Wensel as Gene shares some of the know...
Africa with Mike Yancey
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dreams do come true with good planning and hard work. Mike Yancey is a prime example of being able to experience multiple hunts of a lifetime. Just ba...
A Tribute to Karen Brunner: “Paul’s Better Half”.
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Alan Altizer is honored to be joined by Montana’s legendary traditional bowhunters Peter Iacavazzi and Paul Brunner for a tribute to Karen...
Chris Weist: Whitetail Strategies
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Dalton sits down for an early morning chat with diehard bowhunter Chris Weist. Hailing out of PA, Weist is among the most driven bow...
Tom Jenkins’ Whitetail Strategies
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Master Bowyer and Trophy Whitetail hunter Tom Jenkins joins Alan Altizer in an in-depth discussion of his approach to hunting mature whiteta...
Flip Pallot. Remembering a Special Man
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we sit down with the one and only Flip Pallot. Flip is a world renown fly fishing angler, but hunting with the simple stick and stri...
Paul Brunner’s Trophy Elk Strategies: ELK Hunting Series Part 3
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Alan Altizer is honored to be joined by Montana’s legendary traditional bowhunter Paul Brunner. Paul gives a master’s class on hunting t...
Rosie Roseland’s Elk Strategies: ELK Hunting Series Part 2
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Alan Altizer is once again honored to be joined by Montana’s legendary traditional bowhunter Rosie Roseland. Now an Alaskan native, Rosie ...
ELK Hunting Series: DIY Elk and other Big Game with Jeff Holchin
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1: This week PBS member Jeff Holchin joins Dalton Lewis to discuss DIY Elk hunts and shares an extreme amount of research of various western stat...
“My friend Paul Schafer”, with M. R. James
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are once again extremely honored to have Mr. M. R. James, founder of Bowhunter Magazine, share memories of his close friend, Paul Schafer. Paul S...
The Professional Bowhunters Society: Updates, Group Hunts, and Hunt Giveaway
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join PBS President Ethan Rodrique and VP Bubba Graves for a great update about all PBS is doing, and planning. Their discussion not only covers what P...
“Stickflingers of Manitoba” Bear Camp Report, PART 2
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part2: Manitoba is famous for BIG Bear. Join Ethan Rodrigue, Tom Jenkins, Big Ed and the gang for a campfire talk from Manitoba’s premier archery b...
“Stickflingers of Manitoba” Bear Camp Report. PART 1
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Manitoba is famous for BIG Bear. Join Ethan Rodrigue, Tom Jenkins, Big Ed and the gang for a campfire talk from Manitoba’s premier archery bear camp...
Brian Koelzer: 2025 Spring Bear Season Recap and 2026 Hunt Giveaway information!
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, this photo of Brian’s 2025 bear speaks 10, 000 words!” This week Brian Koelzer joins Alan Alti...
Bob Foulkrod: Bear Mauling, Polar Bear Charges, and other Adventures around the world. PART 2
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PART 2: This week Alan Altizer is honored to be joined by world renowned hunter Bob Foulkrod. Bob and Alan have been friends for many years. Bob is on...
Bob Foulkrod: Bear Mauling, Polar Bear Charges, and other Adventures around the world.
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PART 1: This week Alan Altizer is honored to be joined by world renowned hunter Bob Foulkrod. Bob and Alan have been friends for many years. Bob is on...
Tips for Success for the Upcoming Season and a Spring Recap
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week set in with Alan Altizer and Dalton Lewis for a recap of the spring season, some bear hunting, and some great tips on how to be a more succe...
New Brunswick Bears
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dalton is sitting down with nearly the entire group of folks headed north the New Brunswick after Ursus americanus in June. The grou...
Black Bear with Mike Yancey
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Alan Altizer is joined by Mr. Mike Yancey to discuss successful Black Bear experiences and strategies with a traditional bow. Mike’s woods...
Brian Koelzer: Spring Bear Season is open!
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“The name Koelzer and big bears just go together!” This week Brian Koelzer joins Alan Altizer and shares 35 years’ worth of knowledge gained thr...
Gene Wensel's new book “Whitetails Etc.”, life lessons, and old friends.
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Set in on a great conversation between old friends Gene Wensel and Alan Altizer. Gene shares where life has taken him over the last 80 years, friendsh...
Alan Altizer and Dalton Lewis: Off Season Scouting and Preparations
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Alan and Dalton set down and discuss what the gang has been up to during the post season. They are taking advantage of the off season with s...
Peter Iacavazzi: One Man’s Walk with Legends
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Alan Altizer is honored to be joined by another of Montana’s legendary traditional bowhunters, Peter Iacavazzi. Peter was not only mentore...
Hard Core Turkey Killing Techniques with Mike Yancey
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Alan Altizer is joined by Mr. Mike Yancey to discuss successful turkey strategies with a traditional bow. Mike is one of the most accomplish...
Aaron Miller and “Miller Whitetail Consulting”
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Alan Altizer is joined by his friend Aaron Miller. Alan considers Aaron to be one of the best Trophy Whitetail hunters he has ever known. Aa...
"Big Ed's" 2024 Recap and Bowhunting Lessons.
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Dalton sits down with Traditional Archery's teddy bear, Ed Schlimme. "Big Ed" is a perfect example of what makes the Traditional Arch...
Turkey Slaying with Joey Buchanan
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we rejoin a guest from 5 years ago, Mr. Joey Buchanan. Joey is one of the most accomplished turkey bowhunters we know. The amount...
A Tribute to Fred Bear by his friend M. R. James
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are extremely honored to have Mr. M. R. James, founder of Bowhunter Magazine, share some memories of his close friend, Fred Bear. Fred Bear was o...
Part 4 of Roger Rothhaar’s whitetail classic “In Pursuit of Trophy Whitetails”.
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The name Roger Rothhaar is legendary among serious whitetail hunters. Roger was way ahead of his time in whitetail bowhunting strategies and overall w...
Rosey Roseland: Tales from a Traditional Bowhunting Legend
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Alan Altizer is honored to be joined by one of Montana’s legendary traditional bowhunters from the 1970’s, 80’s, and 90’s, Mr. Rosey...
Part 3 of Roger Rothhaar’s whitetail classic “In Pursuit of Trophy Whitetails”.
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The name Roger Rothhaar is legendary among serious whitetail hunters. Roger was way ahead of his time in whitetail bowhunting strategies and overall w...
Whitetail and Post Season Scouting with Chris Weist
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After meeting a couple of years ago at ETAR, we've come to find out there aren't many folks as dedicated and obsessed with Whitetail and everything th...
Part 2 of Roger Rothhaar’s whitetail classic “In Pursuit of Trophy Whitetails”.
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The name Roger Rothhaar is legendary among serious whitetail hunters. Roger was way ahead of his time in whitetail bowhunting strategies and overall w...
Mike Yancey: The Arts of Woodsmanship, Hunting, Trapping, and Traditional Bowhunting.
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Mr. Mike Yancey of Pine Hollow Longbows and Trapping joins Alan Altizer to discuss the skills needed to become a better hunter, and person, ...
Roger Rothhaar's "In Pursuit of Trophy Whitetail". Part 1
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we Re-release part 1 of Roger Rothhaar’s whitetail classic “In Pursuit of Trophy Whitetails”. The name Roger Rothhaar is legendary amo...
An Incredible 2024 Season Recap with Rob Burnham
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week our friend Rob Burnham once again joins Alan Altizer to recap his INCREDIBLE 2024 season. Rob is a hardcore bowhunter, hunting at every oppo...
A Recap of the Stickboys' 2024 Season
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Alan Altizer and Dalton Lewis for a recap of both the 2024 Season and the Stickboys, podcast. You will enjoy some of the strategies employed duri...
Aaron Miller: "The Planning and Execution of an Iowa hunt." Part 2.
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of Aaron Miller’s Iowa hunt: Alan Altizer is joined again by his good friend Aaron Miller. Many hunters dream of going on an out of state hun...
Aaron Miller: "The Planning and Execution of an Iowa hunt."
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Alan Altizer is joined by his good friend Aaron Miller. Many hunters dream of going on an out of state hunt in pursuit of a trophy of a life...
The Love of Traditional Bowhunting with Brian Koelzer
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Alan Altizer is joined by Montana bowhunter Brian Koelzer. The truth is this podcast was recorded prior to Brian’s episode on the wind. Br...
2024 Alaskan Moose Camp Part 2
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for Part 2 of the 2024 Moose hunt in Alaska’s wilderness. Our friends Bryan Burkhardt and Jim Eeckhout were once again kind enough to record...
2024 Alaskan Moose Camp. Part 1
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us again for a trip to Alaska’s wilderness. Our friends Bryan Burkhardt and Jim Eeckhout were once again kind enough to record and share their ...
Woodsmanship: Part 5 "Secrets of the Wind" with Dalton Lewis
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Alan Altizer is joined by the original “Stickboy”, Dalton Lewis, in the finale of the “Secrets of the Wind” series. In Part 5 of thi...
Woodsmanship: Part 4 "Secrets of the Wind" with Brian Koelzer
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Alan Altizer is joined by Montana bowhunter Brian Koelzer for a western perspective in Part 4 of the “Secrets of the Wind” series. Brian...
Woodsmanship: Part 3 "Secrets of the Wind" with Nathan Killen
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Alan Altizer is joined by his good friend Nathan Killen in Part 3 of the “Secrets of the Wind” series. Nathan is one of the most knowled...
Woodsmanship: Part 2, "Secrets of the Wind" with Aaron Miller
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Alan Altizer is joined by his good friend Aaron Miller in part 2 of the “Secrets of the Wind” series. Alan considers Aaron to be one of ...
Woodsmanship: "Secrets of the Wind" Part 1
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Alan Altizer begins the start of the “Secrets of the Wind” series. This five-part series begins by breaking down the physical components...
Traditional Bowhunters Hall of Fame
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TBM Owner, T.J. Conrads and former PBS President Jim Akenson introduce the newly formed Traditional Bowhunters Hall of Fame. The Traditional Bowhunter...
Backtrails: A tribute to Jay Massie and The Moose John River with Gene Wensel. Ep. 224
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gene Wensel graciously shares stories of floating Jay Massey's Moose John River in Alaska with his friend Paul Bruner in pursuit of moose and caribou....
Improvise, Adapt, Overcome!
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Alan and Dalton talk adaption in the whitetail woods as the season progresses. Join in on this woodsman-centric conversation!
Woodsmanship: Early Season Scouting and Setups with Dalton Lewis. Ep. 223
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pull up a chair and join in on a discusion between Alan Altizer and Dalton Lewis on early season shooting, scouting, and setups in preparation for the...
Woodsmanship: Early Season Scouting and Setups with Nathan Killen and Alan Altizer Ep. 222
07 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hunting season is nearly here. Join friends Nathan Killen and Alan Altizer as they sit down to discuss advanced methods of scouting and setting up on ...
A Tribute to Bowhunter Stanley Rodrigue Ep. 221
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On May 26, 2024, we lost our friend and PBS member Stanley Rodrigue. Stanley not only bowhunted the right way, he loved his family and friends as he l...
Gene Wensel, 80 years of Wisdom, Laughter, and Bowhunting Adventures. Ep. 220
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Alan Altizer sets down with his friend Gene Wensel to discuss Gene's bow hunting career outside of the whitetail world. Gene has taken count...
Forty-five years of bowhunting with PBS member Rob Burnham.
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Alan Altizer is joined by Virginia bowhunter Rob Burnham. Rob is one of the most gracious members of PBS, freely giving of his time and tal...
Montana Bowhunter of the year, Chris Blaskowski
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Alan is joined by a great friend of Gene Wensel's, Chris Blaskowski. Chris has bowhunted throughout North America, having taken numerous spe...
Clay Epperson, Ep. 217
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as Dalton sits down with Clay Epperson, a hog's absolute worst nightmare. Clay lives in Texas, and finds himself chasing hogs all ni...
Mike Funderburk Ep. 216
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Dalton sits down with Mike Funderburk from Hunt Better. Mike is a new traditional bowhunter, having just completed his first full sea...
New Brunswick Bears, Ep. 215
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're all bears this week on the pod as Dalton is joined by Curt Cabrera, Cade Cabrera, and "BigEd" Schlimme. With that kind of crew there's bound to ...
Poor Man's Grizzly, Ep 214
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We've heard it said before that a wild hog is a "poor man's Grizzly." However you want to describe them, they're a ton of fun and a great animal to bo...
Woodsmanship, Ep 213
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Woodmanship episode, it's all turkeys! Dalton and Alan sit down and break down a few woodsmanship details that could make all the diffe...
Calling All Bears, Ep 212
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by our good friend Tim Jones to talk about calling bears. In many areas of Appalachia, baiting bears isn't legal and bowhunte...
Young Bowhunters and Mentoring, Ep 211
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by two fellow PBS members, Eric Lindner and Ethan Neidhart. Eric is a long time traditional bowhunter. Ethan is a 19 year ...
Stickbow Hunts, MX, Ep 210
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At the recent PBS gathering in Lexington, we had the pleasure to meet a couple of great guys that are as ate up with traditional bowhunting as we are!...
PBS Gathering Re-Cap, Ep 209
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Norm Johnson joins Ethan for a recap of the 2024 Lexington, Ky PBS Gathering. It was a fantastic time had by all and one of the most succe...
Joey Buchanan, Ep 208
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we'll be in Lexington for the Bi-Annual PBS banquet in Lexington. We figured we'd re-release one of our older episodes with Joey Buchana...
Woodsmanship, Ep 207
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week the guys sit down to talk about lessons learned, lessons re-learned, what worked, and what didn't. From the use of terrain to being to agg...
Jack Spinks, Ep 206
02 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week our good buddy from Australia, Jack Spinks joins us for the podcast. Anyone familiar with Jack knows two things, he's hilarious, and he ki...
Back Trails, Ep 205
24 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, our friend Matt Stoutjesdtk takes the helm for us and visits with Jerry Brumm and Rick Shephard of Great Northern Bowhunting. ...
Back Trails, Ep 204
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, our friend Matt Stoutjesdtk takes the helm for us and visits with Jerry Brumm and Rick Shephard of Great Northern Bowhunting. ...
Coming Back Around, Ep 203
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Cade Cabrera joins Dalton on the podcast to talk about an often overlooked topic. Cade grew up grounded in the outdoors, especially bowhun...
Hunting With Your Spouse, Ep 202
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week our buddy Michael Arnette of Tall Tines Archery and his lovely wife Amanda join us to talk about hunting with your spouse. Michael and Ama...
Backtrails, Ep 201
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week our friend Mike Mitten joins us on the podcast. Mike is a well respected bowhunter and well known for his solo wilderness adventures. Th...
Matt Beisswanger, Ep 200
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by Matt Beisswanger of Pennsylvania. Matt has been hunting a small farm in the Midwest for over two decades. In that time h...
Kodiak Adventure, Ep 199
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back! Hope everyone enjoyed a great Christmas! Our good friends Bryan Burkhardt and Ben Pinney had a great adventure on Kodiak this past sea...
WOODSMANSHIP, Ep 198
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Nathan joins us to talk about the importance of sticking it out! As hunters, we all make plans for our hunts. As traditional bowhunters ...
Noah Booth, Ep 197
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Noah Booth joins us on the podcast. Noah is a great young man that hales from Illinois where he chases big mid western stud whitetails usi...
Meredith Powroznik, Ep 196
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Maribeth has a great chat with Meredith Powroznik, a Virginia bowhunter with a passion for adventure. In this episode, you can clearly hea...
Woodsmanship, Ep 195
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week our good buddy Tyler Ross with Timberninja Outdoors joins us to talk about native habitat, soil, Southern Appalachia forests, and explain wh...
Aaron Miller, Ep 194
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week our buddy Aaron Miller joins us to talk about a recent successful hunt on a beautiful mature midwestern whitetail. Aaron is as woods savvy...
Mel Johnson, Ep 193
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every serious whitetail hunter knows about Mel Johnson's world record typical archery buck, scoring 204 1/2". Many of us older bowhunters can rememb...
Alaska Moose Hunt - Part 2, Ep 192
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for part 2 of Bryan Burkhardt and Jim Eeckhout's Alaskan Moose hunt campfire chat and recap! Jim and Bryan have spent considerable time in t...
Alaskan Moose Hunt, Ep 191
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our good friends Bryan Burkhardt and Jim Eeckhout were kind enough to record live updates each evening on their recent moose hunt. And once again, w...
Woodsmanship Ep, 79
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down this week with our buddy Alan Altizer to talk about our favorite subject! Alan talks specifically about patterning deer at specific time...
Solo Moose Adventure, Ep 190
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jeff Holchin joins Dalton and Alan to talk about his recent solo moose adventure. Jeff is the epitome of a down to earth, blue collar, goo...
Brian Wessel, Ep 189
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Brian Wessel joins Alan and Ethan for a great conversation a bout faith, family, friend, balancing life and bowhunting. Brian has traveled...
Woodsmanship, Ep 188
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Alan and Ethan talk about what happens following the shot. Lots of things happen in an incredibly short amount of time. the guys talk ab...
Woodsmanship Ep 187
09 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 21, re-release On this episode we sit down with two of the most knowledgeable woodsmen we know. Alan and Nathan discuss in detail the skill...
Woodsmanship, Ep 186
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Alan goes over lots of great woodsmanship lessons pertaining to early season. It's almost here, and this is some timely information you do...
Florida Bowhunting, Ep 185
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Allan and Ethan are joined this week by Flip Pallot and Don Davis. Don and Flip have been friends for years and have chased all kinds of critters fr...
Woodsmanship, Ep 184
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Time is drawing near and soon those bachelor groups we've all been watching will start disbursing, antler will turn hard, testosterone will increase, ...
Chris Weist, Ep 183
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Weist joins Dalton this week to talk about whitetails and making the transition from modern compound to traditional bowhunting. Chris is a ver...
ETAR!!!, Ep 182
05 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Super fun episode this week! Dalton and PaPa Lewis man the booth at Etar for a few days of way more fun than should be legal! Dalton sits down wit...
Woodsmanship, Ep 181
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Robert Carter joins Dalton for a great talk on woodsmanship. We focus pretty heavily on hunting in the mountains and we've been asked for ...
Woodsmanship, Ep 180
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Going back to the well with another woodsmanship episode!! Great knowledge to learn or review, especially this time of year as our minds really star...