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A podcast that entertains and educates our audience in all aspects of Archery in the outdoor industry bowhunting, target shooting, archery life and hunting. Archery Country is the Midwest Premiere Archery Pro-Shop’s located in Waite Park/St. Cloud, MN, Rogers, MN, Brainerd, MN and Onalaska, WI. We pride ourselves in our extensive knowledge and depth of products that we carry in a true Pro-Shop setting. Archery Country provides professional advice and service for bows, archery accessories, and everything archery or hunting related.
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Monday Mar 17, 2025
Ep. 67 Archery Country 2025 Hunt Giveaway Pod Cast with Rock Road Outfitters
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Welcome Back to Archery Country Podcast, in this episode we sit down with Neil Hilla from Rock Road Outfitters in Gregory , SD.
GET ENTERED IN THE GIVEAWAY FOR A 5-DAY WHITETAIL/MULE DEER HUNT in SOUTH DAKOTA with Rock Road Outfitters out of Gregory, SD! INCLUDES guided hunt, lodging and meals. Tag will need to be purchased by recipient along with any taxidermy fees, if desired.
The contest runs through July 15th. Drawing will take place before August 1st.
Whether you prefer an archery pro-shop experience or the convenience of online archery shopping, we've got you covered. Say goodbye to confusion – with our experts by your side, finding the perfect archery gear becomes a breeze.

Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Ep.66 Archery Country Shed Hunting discussion
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
On this podcast we sit down with Jack Opatz and Cole Schultz, two accomplished hunters and shed hunters. These guys team up and travel over 5 states to collect the magical antlers from whitetail deer and elk, They provide some great advice on getting permission and also talk about private land versus public land tactics.
Some great tips and tricks on how to be more successful on the "adult easter egg hunt" called shed hunting!
Whether you prefer an archery pro-shop experience or the convenience of online archery shopping, we've got you covered. Say goodbye to confusion – with our experts by your side, finding the perfect archery gear becomes a breeze.

Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Ep. 65: Deer Scent Use
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
The Archery Country Podcast is BACK! On this episode, we are excited to be talking to Elam Lapp, Zach Swanson and Nick Gardner with RAW Frozen Scents, a new product to all of our Archery Country locations.
Elam Lapp the CEO of RAW Frozen Scents talks about the deer farm, how they get the scents, what they do to produce quality scents, how they package it and get it to you for
Elam gives a break down of each of the products Raw Frozen Scents offers and how he has used it while hunting and how to use it while hunting mature bucks.
Elam drops some great information about deer behavior that may change how you use scents. If you want to get a little more of an advantage with whitetail hunting this year you are going to want to listen to this episode!
Whether you prefer an archery pro-shop experience or the convenience of online archery shopping, we've got you covered. Say goodbye to confusion – with our experts by your side, finding the perfect archery gear becomes a breeze.

Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Ep 64: Tips and Tricks: Tuning
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Big Wade talks all about tuning. Paper tuning, group tuning, walk back tuning and broadhead tuning. If you've ever wondered what the difference is or why it's necessary then you are going to want to listen to this episode. Wade covers the tips to make the most of your time tuning, which tuning can be done in the shop and how to finish tuning on your own for the most accuracy.
Whether you prefer an archery pro-shop experience or the convenience of online archery shopping, we've got you covered. Say goodbye to confusion – with our experts by your side, finding the perfect archery gear becomes a breeze.

Friday Apr 12, 2024
Ep 63: Tips and Tricks for Choosing Stabilizers
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Big Wade is back at it with his tips and tricks series and in today's episode he goes in-depth about stabilizers. Why do people use them, who should use them, how many should they use and which size and which brands... He answers all these questions and more.
Towards the end of this episode, he also talks about soft-nock sets. He covers what they are and why they can make a difference in your archery setup.
The he concludes the podcast with some information about a new fletching tool from OMP, the Phoenix Fletching Jig.
Whether you prefer an archery pro-shop experience or the convenience of online archery shopping, we've got you covered. Say goodbye to confusion – with our experts by your side, finding the perfect archery gear becomes a breeze.

Friday Feb 02, 2024
Ep 62: Tips and Tricks for Thumb Release Shooting
Friday Feb 02, 2024
Friday Feb 02, 2024
We're back and ready for the 2024 podcast season!
In this episode, Wade breaks down some tips and tricks for shooting a thumb release for accuracy. He talks about the different issues that can come along with switching from a wrist release to a thumb release and what may need to be adjusted when transitioning. Then Wade dives into 3 different methods to try when shooting a thumb release. He discusses what he's seen shooters (including himself) struggle with and goes through some different strategies he gathered for multiple archers along his archery journey. If you shoot a thumb release or are considering shooting a thumb release give this podcast a listen!
Whether you prefer an archery pro-shop experience or the convenience of online archery shopping, we've got you covered. Say goodbye to confusion – with our experts by your side, finding the perfect archery gear becomes a breeze.

Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Ep 61: The Rut: Your Questions Answered
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Dan and Wade answer your questions about the rut! Listen now!
Whether you're a seasoned archery pro, a newbie looking to get started, or somewhere in between, our team of passionate archery enthusiasts is here to assist you every step of the way. We're more than just a shop; we're a community that thrives on the love for the sport.
Stop into one of our 3 Minnesota locations or shop at Archerycountry.com

Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Ep 60: Code of Silence Hunting Apparel
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Wade and Jake chat with Ev and Jaimie from Code of Silence! Code of Silence is a new product line for Archery Country stores and we are excited to share their apparel with you.
We dive into Ev and Jaimie's history in the hunting apparel industry. We cover the different product lines Code of Silence offers and what scenarios these pieces are built for. We talk in-depth about hunting apparel, everything from functionality to camo patterning. We discussed what they felt like was missing from other hunting apparel and how they designed their products to fix some of the issues they ran into.
This company is not just about looks and you'll understand that after listening to this podcast. Good people with good products and a passion for hunting. Check out Code of Silence in store or online!

Friday Sep 08, 2023
Ep. 59: The Big Broadhead Debate
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Wade, Dan, and Desiree from the Archery Country Rogers location talk all about broadheads. We start with the factors to consider when buying a broadhead. We dive into a few different scenarios, how the right broadhead/arrow match and tune is the best way to get accuracy. We talk about the pros and cons of both fixed-blade broadheads and mechanical broadheads.
We talk briefly about broadheads for crossbows and over-the-top expandable broadheads.
Then the guys cover what they plan on using for broadheads this year. We chat a bit about shot placement and how different people react differently in the heat of the hunt.
We end the podcast with broadhead stories, the good, the bad, and the ugly.
If you’ve got questions regarding broadheads or need broadhead recommendations stop in to any of our 3 MN Archery Country shops or if you aren’t local you can live chat with one of our archery experts on ArcheryCountry.com

Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Ep. 58: John Dudley from Nock On Archery
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
In this episode of The Archery Country Podcast, we sit down with John Dudley, the host of Nock on Archery, to discuss in-depth his history with different bow brands, what he learned through those experiences, and what finally led him to the development of the Nock On Carbon Levitate from PSE. John goes into depth about why he wanted specific features on the Levitate.
The Levitate discussion led us to a talk about different brands and ultimately how and why John chooses the brands he does to work with. He talks about how he got involved with Traeger grills and how brands that make archery/hunting/outdoor experience better are what he wants to share with others.
Lastly, we talk about where archery shops play a role in making the archery experience easier. He talks about how when a shop has a wide selection equipment and staff that is truly passionate about archery it can greatly change an archers experience for the better.
Have questions or want to check out products we've talked about on the podcast, visit ArcheryCountry.com
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