Traditional Bowhunting, Hound Hunting & Turkey Calling w/ Shane Mowery (The Bone Maniac) | Ep. 004

In this episode of the Trad Hunters Podcast, Bear Archery ambassador Shane Mowery, known as "The Bone Maniac," breaks down what it really means to hunt traditionally, from running hounds on bear and mountain lion to calling in spring and fall turkeys. Shane shares how reading terrain, understanding animal behavior, and pure woodsmanship matter more than gear, and why "traditional" isn't about the weapon in your hand. It's about going out as a minimalist and doing the work.  Shane draws from decades in the field, including hunting elk, bear, wolf, pronghorn, and bison, and speaks candidly about the mistakes, humility, and mindset shifts that come with a lifetime spent in the timber. He also opens up about teaching his kids woodsmanship from the ground up, the story behind acquiring Aerotech Archery and launching Bow Maniac Arrows in honor of his late friend and mentor Robert Eccles, and why he's stepping back from filming hunts to focus on what actually matters to him.  Shane's story and hunting experiences were featured in **Trad Hunters Magazine Vol. 2 (High Country)**, where his collection of hound hunting stories captures the same woodsmanship first approach he shares in this episode.  You can read his full story in:  - Vol. 2 (High Country) If you're interested in traditional bowhunting, hound hunting, turkey calling, wilderness survival mindset, or raising the next generation of hunters, there's something here for you.   **Topics Covered:**   - What it means to be a traditional hunter (minimalism over gear) - Hound hunting for bear, mountain lion, and wolf - Spring vs. fall turkey calling tactics - Reading terrain and woodsmanship fundamentals for survival - Teaching kids to hunt: patience, purpose, and hard earned lessons - The story behind Bow Maniac Arrows and Aerotech Archery - Mistakes learned from decades of elk, bear, and predator hunting - Investing in youth archery and the next generation of hunters Check out Shane's New Turkey Hunter Masterclass from 360 Sportsmen: Turkey Hunting Masterclass  Explode Aerotech Archery products at:  AerotechArchery.com.   Our mission at Trad Hunters is to grow traditional bow hunting by sharing the stories, legends, tactics, and adventures that keep this way of life alive. Every copy purchase of our Trad Hunters publication goes right back into that mission.   Support The Trad Hunters Mission Here: https://tradhunters.com/collections/magazine