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FORSYTH FILMS
In 2022 Will Waldrip set out to harvest a desert sheep with his bow, and blew it. He didn’t give his arrow enough clearance causing his braodhead to open up prematurely on a bush in front of the ram, getting almost no penetration. He did what every bowhunter dreads doing, he pope & gunned him, finishing the ram off with a rifle. Will was ecstatic about his ram but knew he had to eventually come back and fulfill his archery desert sheep dream. Two years later, he finds himself back on the mountain in search of redemption.
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LAY DOWN MEDIA CO.
Chase Lay, an avid bowhunter, whose life gets turned upside down after a rare football injury leaves him without the use of his right arm. Thus losing his ability to bowhunt. There was always the option to take the easier road by using a gun or crossbow, but that just didn’t feel the same. He longed for the feeling of drawing back on an animal. After some ideas from the internet and help with sewing from his mom, he learns to shoot with a mouth tab. However, it was going to take more than shooting a bow to get where he wanted to be. He had to get physically ready as well. After months of lifting, running, and shooting, the time to test himself arrives. That being an archery antelope hunt in the American West. He journeys across the country with a truck, trailer, and tent to Wyoming. Despite all his preparations, hunting in unfamiliar territory would prove to be quite the test. The first couple of weeks were filled with many encounters just out of range. After many days of preservation, luck appears to change.
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HAMSKEA ARCHERY
“The Reason” takes viewers on an emotional and powerful journey through the eyes of Stacey Greathouse, as she reflects on her deep connection to archery and bowhunting. Set against the stunning backdrop of Colorado’s wilderness, this film highlights Stacey’s once-in-a-lifetime Shiras moose hunt, a journey she shares with her husband, Shawn Greathouse, the co-founder of Hamskea Archery Solutions.
In this intimate and heartfelt documentary, Stacey opens up about her personal evolution as a bowhunter, exploring the reasons behind her passion for the sport. What begins as a shared family tradition with Shawn soon becomes a deeply personal pursuit that connects her to the land, the wildlife, and the memories forged alongside loved ones.
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MARKSMAN’S CREED
Rosa and Chris embark on an adventure in the mountains of Idaho in search of their first successful archery elk harvest. Chris has been archery hunting for a few years now and this is Rosa’s second year calling and filming for Chris. This area proved to be a haven for screaming bulls every single day of the hunt even as the weather turned very warm. Chris and Rosa took turns calling each day and with several close calls over the course of the week’s hunt, the team turned to Rosa’s calling to deliver a beautiful 5x6 bull into shooting range for Chris. With a perfectly placed shot, Chris was able to take this bull down in quick fashion and deliver memories that will last forever. This large bull is a trophy of a lifetime with a unique 5 point side that resembles the look of a whale tail. The true teamwork from this couple is on display during this entire hunt and there aren’t many people that can say their wife bugled in a bull for them. Rosa is now a true hunting Call Girl!
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STALKER STICKBOWS
September is the month every western bowhunter dreams about from October 1st the year prior and South Cox is no exception. Living amongst the clouds above 12,000 feet is the quarry he’d be chasing. High country mule deer, often referred to as the poor man’s sheep hunt, due to the unforgiving, rough, and sheer remoteness of the basins these animals reside. South and his 14 year old daughter Sophia set out into the backcountry in search of not only a buck worthy of the taking but an adventure. This duo fought amongst severe weather, long grueling hikes, for two weeks above the clouds. After numerous stalk opportunities that left South empty handed forced his hand to return into the high country weeks later to continue the saga. Alone, cold, wet and hungry day 17 will be one South remembers for eternity.
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Victor Guarisco held his dad’s recurve bow in his hands—a familiar weight, a connection to the past.
Growing up, he’d heard stories of his father’s giant black bear taken in 1969 with a Shakespeare recurve; stories that ignited Victor’s desire to hunt with a bow. Though he took his first bear in 2004, his father’s passing left him with an unfulfilled longing.
In 2018, his son Antonio took his first bear while wearing his grandfather’s old hunting boots, sparking the idea to revive the old bow, untouched for 50 years. After a thorough inspection in 2019, the bow was given new life, but the pandemic delayed their plans for 3 years due to closed borders. Despite the setbacks, Victor’s passion for traditional archery grew stronger.
