Bowhunting gear is something that I take very seriously, and I can tell you that the new Beman Bone Collector arrows are something that I am seriously excited about. I’ve shot Beman arrows for almost 10 years now, and I’ve never had any Freak Nasty be able to stand up to one!

I always want to let the loyal Brotherhood followers in on the gear I use, so here is some more detailed information on the Bone Collector hunting arrow from Beman:

The micro-diameter carbon MFX features low wind drift, enhanced durability, and bone-crushing penetration. Patented Hidden Insert Technology automatically aligns broadheads for easy set up and tighter groups. Bone Collector arrows offer straightness tolerances of +/- .003 inch and weight tolerances of +/- 2 grains.

Looking forward to letting one of these fly soon! Hope everyone is getting geared up for opening day…wherever that may be.

Here’s a tip on how the Bone Collector squadron of archers handles their preseason bow work each year.

The Bone Collector Crew heads to T-Bone’s shop for a little preseason work on their archery gear.

I wanted to take a second and let you know that we are working on redoing michaelwaddell.com, so stay tuned for that. We’ve got some cool things coming your way, so that gives you one more thing to be excited about.

With the new website will also come a more user-friendly gear section. I can’t wait to share with you some of the new products that are coming out.  I look forward to sharing with you why I use some of the equipment I do, especially the kind that helps you put the smack down on ol’ Freak Nasty!

Also, if you are not getting our newsletter, make sure you sign up for it, as many of our sponsors are giving out special deals to The Brotherhood. And that is the only way to get the deals! We’re always trying to bring something to the table for those that support us.

Thanks for being a part of The Brotherhood.

Aside from the hot weather, I love kicking back and watching the new shows in July. It really does set the stage and get me fired up to go after those big Freak Nasties!

And this year, I’m really pumped to be going after moose and grizzly with my bow. And if I make it back alive, I’ll make sure to post the adventure on my site.

So that brings me to the question, just what do you love so much about July and what hunt’s are you looking forward to this year?

Post your comments and we’ll see who has the best season lined up.

First of all, outdoor television is not easy. You don’t just turn on the camera and let everything fall into place. It just doesn’t work like that. It takes a good hunter, good cameraman, good hunting locations, and good editors to make everything come together. Then good sponsors that believe in you to help pay for the airtime and travel expenses.

I think the biggest mistake people make in trying to start their own TV show is just sheer lack of homework. You have to have the right equipment. Just ask our production team over at Surf and Turf how hard they work at just producing Bone Collector! You must do your research on the right camera equipment, and then know how to run it.

You must also have a show concept. This is critical, as with any production, there has to be something that makes your show unique. You must also know how to edit the hunts, as that footage on your camera can’t just air as is. Our team uses Final Cut Pro to edit, which is what 90% of editors in this industry use.

Also, you have to kill stuff! No matter how entertaining you are, hunters want to see good hunts with big animals getting the smack down put on them! That’s just the way it is.

So, after you have the right equipment, the right place to hunt, and a production plan in place, then you can try and sell your show to sponsors to help cover your expenses.

Outdoor television is not easy. There are many parts that go into making great TV, all of which we take very seriously and work extremely hard at.

Hope this sheds a little light into one of the most asked questions I receive. We’ll try and dig a little deeper into the equipment side in the next blog.

But when it’s all said and done, if you work hard at it, it definitely can be done!

The new showtimes for Bone Collector will be as follows:
Thursdays 1:00pm EST
Thursdays 1:30am EST
Sundays 2:30pm EST (Prime Airing)

We’ll be posting updates and promos of the new shows on Facebook as well as bonecollector.com, so stay tuned!

Sometimes it’s the small things we can overlook. The middle of nowhere! Get ya some free therapy that never fails or let’s you down.

I saw firsthand one of the bravest forms of determination while hunting in Wyoming with Jeremy Williams this May. Jeremy is a father, husband, head football coach, devoted Christian, and hunter, just to list a few things he does.

Jeremy is a motivational speaker, who tells his listeners to never quit, and never become a victim of life’s hardships. Jeremy is a man that stands for thankfulness for every dawn and the opportunity to take one more breath. Jeremy, along with his wife, take care of a son that has spina bifida, catering to his boy’s needs as he struggles with the simple things that most kids his age can do with ease. Jeremy mentors his daughter and gives her love everyday with a smile that only a father can give to a young girl. Jeremy coaches football and weight training at
Greenville High School while being a second father to not only his team, but the whole school.

If it wasn’t for his staggering steps he makes with his cane, slurred speech, shortness of breath from failing lungs and a bony frame from eroding muscles, you would never know he has ALS.

Jeremy has lived a life of being a giver, and it’s sad that so much of him is being taken at this 38 year point in his life, but you will never hear him complain about any of his problems.

You see, Jeremy refuses to be a victim and remains an asset to the world around him.
Jeremy has never asked for anything, however, his determination is being rewarded and yet still tested. This past winter Extreme Home Makeover built Jeremy and his family a new home and, knowing how much he likes to hunt, friends and companies within the hunting industry teamed up to provide Jeremy a chance to get a Grand Slam on turkeys.

Well, I’m happy to announce Jeremy’s sheer determination shined again by finishing out his slam with Seven J outfitters in Wyoming, where he took a long-spurred Merriam’s to complete his slam all in one year, all on video!

Along with Nick Mundt, Jeff Smith, Phillip Culpepper and Jeremy’s brother, Robert, we all fought back tears as the sound of Jeremy’s shotgun downed the longbeard. The sound of flopping never sounded so sweet and surreal as Mundt ran out and retrieved Jeremy’s trophy.

I’ll never forget his smile seen through the Realtree face mask and the twinkle in his eye. A brotherhood of hardcore hunters humbled emotionally by the determination of a never-quit attitude and a great man.

Jeremy, on that mountain side, once again unknowingly gave again rather than take. He gave us all a reason to move forward and never look back or engage reverse.

Jeremy’s story and life is inspiration to us all. Thanks Jeremy for all you have given and congratulations on your slam pal. Never underestimate determination!