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The Dreaded Archer PodcastAuthor: Trey "DREADED ARCHER" REED
Step into the woods with The Dreaded Archer Podcast, where host Trey Reed brings you real conversations from the world of bowhunting, archery, and the outdoor lifestyle. Each week, Trey sits down with passionate hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, and industry pros to swap stories, share hard-earned lessons, and dive into everything from whitetail deer and elk hunting to archery tips and conservation.Whether youre fine-tuning your shot, chasing your next tag, or just love a good hunting story, this show blends knowledge, humor, and heart in every episode. From deep discussions on gear and hunting ethics to the wild stories that happen out in the field, The Dreaded Archer Podcast is your campfire connection to the bowhunting community. Tune in every Friday on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Hit follow, share with your hunting crew, and become part of the Dreaded community that lives and breathes the outdoors. Language: en-us Genres: Comedy, Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Drones, Conservation & the Future of Hunting | w/ Rob Mahaffey
Episode 101
Friday, 27 March, 2026
This episode meant a lot to me.I sat down with Rob Mahaffey. Rob is an avid hunter, conservationist, but most of all he's my friend. We had one of those conversations that every hunter needs to hear. Not just about drones, not just about technology, but about the future of hunting as a whole.We talked about thermal drones and where they fit, but what this episode really turned into was a deeper discussion about responsibility. About what it means to be a hunter today… and what it’s going to take to make sure hunting is still here tomorrow.Rob said something that stuck with me, "every generation is looking through a different window." And his window is longer than most. He’s seen the changes. The pressure. The slow shifts that a lot of us might not even realize are happening in real time. And that’s where this conversation gets real.Because it’s easy to focus on gear. On tags. On the next hunt. But the bigger question is—what are we putting back into this lifestyle? What are we doing to protect it?Conservation isn’t just a word we throw around, it’s the foundation of everything we do. If we take this for granted and if we assume it’ll always be there, we’re setting ourselves up to lose it.This episode isn’t about arguing sides. It’s about perspective. It’s about understanding where we’ve been, where we’re at, and where we’re headed.And more than anything it’s about asking yourself:What are you doing to make sure the next generation gets the same opportunity?Posters by Mack specializes in custom plaques and prints, including Billboard plaques, album cover posters, YouTube plaques, pull photo prints, and more. Mack designed and created my 100th episode plaque, and the final product was top-tier. Communication was seamless from start to finish, and my order shipped in under 48 hours. If you’re a creator looking to showcase your milestones with high-quality custom work, check out postersbymack.com.
