EP99: Rich Gardner ↣ Tales of the Stick & String

<p>In this Episode, Rich Gardner - Local legend from the traditional 3D Archery circuit - shares a quiver-full of stories from his past. Known for his highly addictive archery footage landing across millions of people's Facebook feeds. Episode 99 gives us an insight to the jolly man behind the camera. This one's got some great tales from the wilds of California, competitive 3D tournaments, and plenty of other adventures from afar too.</p><p></p><p>Be sure to give Rich a follow on his <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/rich.gardner.583" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page, where he regularly posts footage of archery that's guaranteed get you itching to grab the bow and heading for the hills. Be sure to also sign up for the <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://traditionalarchersofca.com/longbow-safari/" target="_blank">Longbow Safari </a>happening at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://scbarchery.net/venue/291-seavey-road/" target="_blank">Rancho Neblina</a> on the 4th of July, and say hi to Rich yourself!</p><p></p><hr /><p>Watch/Follow Robin and The Wild Dispatch on:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/thewilddispatch/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/robin.warman.79" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3RojcFXIzDMXkD1TBRlDlW" target="_blank">Spotify</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wild-dispatch/id1704707636" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@thewilddispatch-tx5ll" target="_blank">YouTube</a></p><hr /><p>In this episode of The Wild Dispatch, Robin sits down with Rich Gardner for a fascinating conversation about traditional archery, bow hunting, wildlife encounters, and the stories behind Rich’s viral social clips. From his first bow-killed buck to unforgettable turkey hunts, Alaska fishing adventures, mountain lion sightings, and the mindset behind shooting instinctively, this episode is packed with practical insight and wild outdoor storytelling.If you’re interested in traditional archery, recurve and longbow shooting, bow hunting tips, wild game, hunting stories, or the outdoors lifestyle, this conversation delivers plenty to learn and enjoy. Whether you’re a beginner archer, an experienced bowhunter, or simply love real stories from the outdoors, this episode offers a mix of humour, wisdom, and hard-earned lessons from years in the woods and on the range.<br /><br />Chapters:</p><p>00:00 Intro to Rich Gardner and his viral archery content<br />02:12 Episode 100 giveaway announcement<br />03:52 Rich’s background and early archery interest<br />05:27 Turkey hunting stories and calling techniques<br />10:12 How Rich moved from rifle hunting to archery<br />11:14 First bow setup and first buck story<br />14:13 Early fishing adventures and bowfishing attempts<br />21:42 Sturgeon fishing and Alaska salmon trips<br />29:57 The first buck and transition to traditional archery<br />30:17 Longbow hunting and the first wild pig<br />36:05 Bow setup, arrows, and broadheads<br />40:09 Bear and mountain lion encounters<br />52:08 How Rich’s Facebook archery videos took off<br />54:24 3D competitions and travelling for shoots<br />57:58 Learning to shoot from mentors and tuning bows<br />68:35 Neck injury, pain, and choosing lighter bows<br />73:20 Why Rich no longer hunts with rifles or shotguns<br />75:36 Judging distance by eye and shooting uphill<br />83:17 Mitchell story and a meaningful connection at the range<br />87:06 Closing thoughts and where to find Rich</p>