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Becoming a Bowhunter

The Ashby Method with Dr. Ed Ashby

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  • November 23rd 2024

This week Matty is joined by living legend Dr. Ed Ashby.


Dr. Ashby was the man who helped to reinstate bowhunting in South Africa.


The man documented over 630+ animals that he took with his bow and arrow.


Each time trialing different arrows, broadheads and total weight setups to come to a conclusion of best setups for bowhunters which is all documented and shared through “The Ashby Bowhunting Foundation.”


https://www.ashbybowhunting.org/

“The goal of every bowhunter should be to achieve the most penetration possible on an animal, with the intent of a full passthrough.” - Dr. Ed Ashby  |  Founder



Podcast topics:

- The Science of Bowhunting: Ethical Hunting Redefined

- Heavy Bone Thresholds and Their Impact on Success

- Stalking Skills: The Lost Art of Close-Range Hunting

- Lessons from 631 Animals: Dr. Ashby’s Bowhunting Insights

- Mechanical vs. Fixed Broadheads: The Ultimate Debate

- Conservation Through Bowhunting: A Hunter’s Role in Wildlife Management

- The Physics of Penetration: Why Momentum Matters Most

- The Future of Bowhunting: Innovations and Challenges Ahead


And much, much more…


Find Dr. Ed Ashby’s Work:

https://www.ashbybowhunting.org/

Make a donation to the foundation: https://www.ashbybowhunting.org/make-a-donation


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Hosted by: @mattyafter


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Becoming a Bowhunter

Join host Matty Tuner as he becomes a bowhunter. Discovering tips, tricks and insights to help fast-track YOUR journey as a bowhunter.