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In this episode of the Podium Archer Podcast, we sit down with Bodie Turner to unpack his journey from shooting a bow as a kid to making history on one of archery’s biggest stages—shooting the highest score in Vegas history. Use discount Code BMAC for 10% off most things at PodiumArcher.com Check out Bodies course at ShotIQ.com We get into Bodie’s early years in archery, the experiences that shaped him as a competitor, and what separates elite-level shooters when the pressure is at its highest. Then the conversation turns to the future of indoor tournament archery. What’s working? What isn’t? And what would need to change to make professional and indoor archery more exciting for competitors, spectators, sponsors, and the next generation of shooters? From there, we go deep into the technical side of the sport. Bodie breaks down shooting technique, bow setup, tuning, equipment, consistency, and the small details that can make the difference between shooting well and shooting at a world-class level. Whether you’re a competitive target archer, bowhunter, 3D shooter, or simply obsessed with becoming more accurate with a bow, this episode is packed with insight from one of the most accomplished shooters in modern archery. In this episode: Bodie Turner’s childhood and introduction to archery His rise through competitive target archery Shooting the highest score in Vegas history The mindset and preparation required to compete at an elite level What needs to change in indoor tournament archery How tournament archery could become more spectator-friendly Shooting form and technique Compound bow setup and tuning Finding consistency under pressure Equipment, adjustments, and the details elite archers pay attention to Lessons everyday archers can take from world-class competition If you’re serious about compound archery, target archery, bow tuning, shooting technique, or becoming a better archer, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Subscribe to the Podium Archer Podcast for conversations with the best archers, bowhunters, coaches, tuners, and personalities in the archery world. Search Keywords / Tags Bodie Turner, Bodie Turner archery, Podium Archer Podcast, archery podcast, best archer in the world, Vegas Shoot archery, Vegas archery record, highest Vegas archery score, compound archery, target archery, indoor archery, tournament archery, professional archery, competitive archery, bow tuning, compound bow tuning, archery tuning, archery shooting technique, archery form, how to shoot a compound bow, improve archery accuracy, archery tips, target bow setup, professional archer, 3D archery, bowhunting, archery equipment, archery competition, Lancaster Archery, Vegas Shoot, perfect archery score Hashtags #PodiumArcher #BodieTurner #Archery #ArcheryPodcast #TargetArchery #CompoundArchery #BowTuning #IndoorArchery #TournamentArchery #CompetitiveArchery #ArcheryTips #VegasShoot #3DArchery #Bowhunting
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