Tag Archives: bowhunter

Dec 26 2025

Episode 139 – 2025 a year in review

Welcome to the last podcast of 2025. How crazy is it to think 2025 is almost over. It’s that strange time between Christmas and the New Year, where we lose track of which day of the week it is and its still festive but not Christmas.

In this episode, where I dare to be in front of the camera, rather than just a voice,  I give a quick review of 2025 from Off the Arrow Shelf HQ, also known as my office come fletching room, but more importantly I get the opportunity to say thanks to all my followers, listeners and subscribers. I’ve uploaded it to YouTube, Spotify and it’s on Amazon music.

There is my YouTube channel where I have been uploading more content this year, both shorts and longer form recordings of 3D reviews, gear review and more. If you enjoy the content, please hit the Like button and consider subscribing to the channel.

Two videos that have seen a lot of feedback have the the breakdown of the NFAS shooting styles for Barebow and Traditional Bowhunter. I hope to do some more of these covering different shooting styles.

I have been very fortunate to have some fantastic guests this year from the world of archery, scouting and beyond.

I would also like to give a special thanks to my friends who have been amazing this year. A year that has been very emotional with the recent loss of of my Mam

As for 2026? I have a few ideas for some more 3D target reviews along with some coaching topics including how to use a range finder to aid your archery development, along with working on videos I mentioned earlier. I might even get to do some archery, if I can decide on which bow to shoot. In the meantime remember to enjoy your archery.

If you have any questions or queries you can drop me an email on or via this website 

Most of all remember to enjoy your shooting and as always thanks for listening, watching and supporting me over the past year.

Nov 30 2025

Episode 135 – a technique for building stamina in archery

Welcome to the latest episode of the podcast.

In this episode I give a brief update on how things have been progressing down at the archery wood with respect to the new half of the course. I’m delighted to say that targets 19 to 36 are now live and there are some really nice shots in that loop, many of which are completely new in their settings.  In fact I think there are only 2 that are a similar shooting line to previous ones.

I then launch into a technique I’ve used myself which can how you build your stamina in archery, while highlighting a few things to consider about not pushing yourself too quickly.

When talking stamina it’s important to remember that there are 2 elements, the physical side of building muscle strength and endurance, along with the mental side or being able to shoot good, focused and controlled shots.

As always if you have any questions or queries you can drop me an email on or via this website. the episode is available on Spotify and amazon music.

There is my YouTube channel if you enjoy the content, where I will be hosting the shooting style outlines, I mention in the podcast. The Traditional Bowhunter is out now and the Barebow one will be out shortly. If you enjoy the content, please hit the Like button and consider subscribing to the channel.

Most of all remember to enjoy your shooting and as always thanks for listening, watching and supporting.

As always thanks for reading, listening and support this site. Enjoy your archery.

Nov 17 2025

Episode 134 – How to build confidence in distance judgement

In my latest podcast I provide a quick update on what has been going on over the past couple of weeks, including appearing in both Bow International magazine in a contributor’s sections and the official National field Archery Society members magazine, as the author of an article on encouraging children into the sport.

I would to say thank you to those who reached out to me after the last episode (Episode 133 – Is it time to license bow ownership in UK?). I really appreciated the feedback and insights you all offered.

In the second half of the episode I launch into the coaching content of the episode where I explain a technique I’ve used myself and have coached other archers with. It is surprisingly straight forward and can help build confidence in distance judgement and overall shooting. It revolves round the basic idea of shooting 2 arrows, the goal to have them both land the prime spot of the target. It sounds simple but I go into a more detailed explanation in the episode, outlining how it can build confidence and factors to consider concerning consistencies etc.

As I’ve mentioned before I can embed Spotify material on this site but for those of you who use amazon music I can only provide a link.

As always if you have any questions or queries you can drop me an email on or via this website  There is my YouTube channel if you enjoy the content, where I will be hosting the shooting style outlines, I mention in the podcast. I think the Traditional Bowhunter will be the first one out. If you enjoy the content, please hit the Like button and consider subscribing to the channel.

Most of all remember to enjoy your shooting and as always thanks for listening, watching and supporting.