Hunting Gear Podcast - Finding Bowhunting Gear For Beginners

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Sportsmen's Empire Outdoor Network

Leisure, Wilderness, Hobbies, Sports, Technology

4.8 • 615 Ratings

🗓️ 8 January 2026

⏱️ 59 minutes

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In this episode of the Hunting Gear Podcast, host Dan Johnson and guest Scott Reddinger discuss Scott's journey into bow hunting, his experiences with firearms, and the evolution of his hunting gear. They explore the importance of choosing the right equipment, including bows, arrows, and broadheads, and share personal anecdotes about their hunting experiences. The conversation also touches on the challenges of deer recovery and the necessity of having the right tools for the job. Scott promotes his children's book, 'Y is for Youper,' and emphasizes the importance of community in the hunting world.takeaways Scott Reddinger is a recurring guest on the podcast. He lives in Iron Mountain, Michigan, and works in insurance. Scott self-published a children's book about the Upper Peninsula. His firearm of choice is a Marlin 3030 lever action rifle. He has been transitioning into bow hunting recently. Scott emphasizes the importance of dependable gear without breaking the bank. He uses a Bear Archery bow and discusses his arrow setup. Scott has had success with Rage broadheads but is considering fixed blades. He highlights the importance of a game cart for deer recovery. Scott's book, 'Y is for Youper,' is available on Amazon. Our Sponsors: * Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code SE for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.com * Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code EMPIRE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollco.com/hunting Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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1:18.9	Ladies and gentlemen, this is the Hunting Gear podcast, and I am your host, Dan Johnson.
1:23.9	And today we're having like a conversation.
1:28.0	It's a continued conversation from the Nine Finger Chronicles podcast.
1:31.7	Today I have Scott Redinger on the podcast.
1:35.5	He's going to talk about how he made some of his decisions on hunting gear and equipment,
1:41.0	kind of being a newbie in the bow hunting space over the last handful of
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