Bowhunter Chronicles PodcastExperiences Over Inches: Why Does Mindset Change When Hunting with Kids
The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 421: Experiences Over Inches: Why Does Mindset Change When Hunting with Kids
A first deer with your kid in the tree changes everything. On this episode of the Bowhunter Chronicles guest Brad Collings breaks down the hunt, the recovery, and the moment he had to decide whether the buck was worth shooting - or whether the real win was the experience with his nine-year-old son.What starts as a simple early season hunt turns into one of those evenings you never forget: a last-minute plan, a youth saddle setup, a new tree strategy, a confusing shot angle, and a blood trail that gets complicated fast. But the bigger story is what happens around the deer - a kid learning to hunt, a father trying to stay calm, and a family tracking the buck together with no cameras, no hype, and no room for ego.You'll discover:
How Brad rigged a kid-sized TX5 Ute saddle, sticks, platform, and tether system for a nine-year-old
Why he chose a safer, more forgiving tree setup instead of pushing deeper for a bigger deer
What he looks for in a shot decision when the deer isn’t a giant
How a blood trail changes when the hunter is colorblind and the tracker is nine years old
Why the recovery turned into a full family effort with Brad's dad, brother, and son all involved
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Brad also opens up about a major shift in his mindset. He talks honestly about anger, pressure, and how hunting used to feel like a personal mission at any cost - and why this season feels different. That change shows up everywhere in this conversation, from how he handles his family to how he judges a deer in the woods.This episode is about more than antlers. It’s about choosing the experience over the scorecard, learning to slow down, and realizing that a hunt can become unforgettable even when the buck is smaller than you expected. Essential listening if you care about saddle hunting, hunting with kids, or the part of deer season that has nothing to do with inches.
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