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The Game Trail is Trail Kreitzer’s biweekly deep dive into gear, hunting, and whatever else comes to his mind. Trail has over two decades of western big game hunting experience and is a professed gear junkie and constant tinkerer. Join him and a variety of experienced guests as they discuss everything from boots to backpacks, bows to baselayers, tents, tripods, tuning, tactics and everything in be... more

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World champion archer and bowhunter Paige Pearce joins The Game Trail Podcast to break down what actually separates great shooters from elite ones. We dive deep into her new mental performance program, Insight, and how archers can build a repeatable ... more

Most bow buying mistakes happen before you ever draw the string. In this solo episode, Trail walks through how to prepare for the pro shop experience and how to avoid buying the wrong bow for the wrong reasons. He covers realistic budgets, fit over h... more

This week on The Game Trail Podcast, Trail sits down with Dave Brinker to relive his epic elk hunting story from last fall. They also dive into the new year mindset—discussing goal setting, building strong habits, and creating systems to get healthie... more

Application season is here. Brady and Trail break down how they’re approaching the 2026 Western draws—where points still make sense, where opportunity outweighs odds, and how point creep and tag changes are shaping real-world decisions. From elk and ... more

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Recent Guests

Dave Brinker
Friend of Trail and experienced hunter
Episode: Ep. 44 | Epic Archery Elk Hunt & New Year Hustle w/ Dave Brinker
Matt Tillotson
A passionate hunter known for capturing his hunting experiences on film, particularly focused on mule deer.
Episode: Ep. 39 | Matt Tillotson’s Mule Deer Mindset
Dave Barnett
Research Content Manager at Gohunt
Gohunt
Episode: Ep. 38 | Inside the Draw: Montana, Idaho, and an Utah Elk Hunt with Dave Barnett
Tristan Litke
Founder of Precision Cut Archery and expert in archery technology
Precision Cut Archery
Episode: Ep. 34 | The Only Way to Build an Archery Sight Tape w/ Tristan Litke from Precision Cut Archery
Earl Stroh
Founder and CEO of Cutter Stabilizers
Cutter Stabilizers
Episode: Ep. 33 | Bowhunting Stabilizer Breakdown w/ Earl Stroh of Cutter Stabilizers
Kenneth Thrall
Employee at Kifaru and hunting enthusiast
Kifaru
Episode: Ep. 31 | Backpacks & Big Bucks w/ Kifaru’s Kenneth Thrall
KC Davies
Bowhunting expert and sales manager at Sevr
Sevr
Episode: Ep. 29 | Broadheads & Bowhunting Talk w/ KC Davies from Sevr
Weston McArthur
Founder of Rise & Shed, passionate about hunting and shed hunting.
Rise & Shed
Episode: Ep. 26 | Antlers and Adventure: Rise & Shed w/ Weston McArthur
Henry Ferguson
A passionate archery hunter with experience in mule deer hunting and an active member of the Colorado Bowhunters Association.
Colorado Bowhunters Association
Episode: Ep. 24 | Colorado Archery Hunting Insights w/ Henry Ferguson

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Trail Kreitzer
Host of The Game Trail Podcast and creator of gear-focused hunting content

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 440 ratings
  • Great archery hunting podcast

    Great podcast! Trail delivers loads of tips tricks and tactics he has learned over the years. I appreciate his candor when sharing his experiences in western archery hunting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    troyv03
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great Podcast

    Great podcast, but you gotta tighten up on your audio, Trail!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CaliNonTypical
    United States2 months ago
  • Perfect Balance

    Trail does a great job of being humble while providing insight over years of experience. Love the deep dives into archery.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bowhunt14
    United States2 months ago
  • New favorite

    Really enjoying this podcast after stumbling upon it a few months ago. Especially like the solo episodes. Keep it up Trail!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daniel_G_
    United States2 months ago
  • Incredibly Knowledgeable

    Love listening to Trail’s podcast. I’m always learning something new, especially when it comes to archery!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Titan60
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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The discussions feel genuine and experience-driven.
Guests are diverse and provide actionable tactics.
Listeners appreciate Trail's deep archery and gear knowledge.
Audio quality and production have room for improvement.
Solo episodes are especially valued for focused insights.

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Ep. 39 | Matt Tillotson’s Mule Deer Mindset
Q: What are your tips for staying quiet while stalking?
Prioritize shoes that allow you to feel the ground and consider more consistent options like Solomon shoes; socks are quiet but can hinder balance.
Ep. 39 | Matt Tillotson’s Mule Deer Mindset
Q: What gets you going in hunting?
It's the adventure, the unknown of how it's all going to come together, and the ultimate thrill comes from the satisfaction of harvesting an animal that you've worked hard for.
Ep. 33 | Bowhunting Stabilizer Breakdown w/ Earl Stroh of Cutter Stabilizers
Q: For your average bowhunter, what do you think stabilizers or what is the stabilization actually doing?
The front bar's job is to slow down the visible movement of your pin on target at full draw.
Ep. 33 | Bowhunting Stabilizer Breakdown w/ Earl Stroh of Cutter Stabilizers
Q: How did Cutter get started, and what's your role over there?
I am the founder and the CEO and have been managing daily operations since 2019. Started as a passion project during COVID.
Ep. 29 | Broadheads & Bowhunting Talk w/ KC Davies from Sevr
Q: Do you have anything exciting coming in your product line?
KC hints at new products targeted specifically for whitetail and antelope hunters, set to be launched in June.

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A biweekly deep dive into gear, hunting, and practical field tactics led by Trail Kreitzer, a longtime western big-game hunter and gear tinkerer. Episodes mix expert guest discussions with solo explorations of tuning, gear selection, and real-world hunting strategies, often focused on archery, backcountry travel, and elk and mule deer pursuits. Listeners likely include serious gear enthusiasts, western hunters, and archery practitioners who appreciate detailed, experience-backed insights and honest product discussions that blend technique with gear optimization.

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1. Dave Brinker
2. Matt Tillotson
3. Dave Barnett
4. Tristan Litke
5. Earl Stroh
6. Kenneth Thrall
7. KC Davies
8. Weston McArthur

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