
Steven Rinella talks with the "Armless Archer" and Paralympic Gold Medalist Matt Stutzman, Randall Williams, Cory Calkins, Austin Chleborad, Phil Taylor, and Corinne Schneider. Topics discussed: Zero arms; polished form; winning Paralympic Gold; doing everything with your feet; how you must be physically located in the state of Arizona at the time of raffle tag purchase; 54 pounds of beaver sausage with a hint of red fox mixed in; listen to Season 2 of the MeatEater Kids Podcast; "The Fingerless"; hunting to feed your family; when your able-bodied competitors claim you have an advantage over them even though you're missing both arms; the foot that carries the gold; preparing and working to be the absolute best; and more. #fueledbynature #meateater ---------------- Check out the gear the MeatEater Crew uses in the field here: https://store.themeateater.com Follow us: Web: https://www.themeateater.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/meateater Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StevenRinellaMeatEater Chapters 00:00 Intro 06:43 Raffle Regulations and Apologies 13:18 Minnesota's Beaver Eating Ban: A Controversy 27:39 Matt's Journey: Overcoming Challenges 31:30 The Evolution of Archery Equipment 36:40 Shooting Techniques and Personal Stories 39:02 Innovative Archery Techniques 42:41 Custom Bow Design and Shooting Mechanics 45:05 Overcoming Challenges in Archery 48:44 The Emotional Connection to Hunting 51:16 Retirement and New Beginnings 54:41 Competing Against Able-Bodied Archers 57:00 The Power of Archery 01:00:20 Breaking Barriers and Stereotypes 01:03:41 Life Beyond Archery 01:06:32 Family Support and Achievements 01:09:17 Experiences at the Olympics 01:12:27 Setting Records and Facing Criticism 01:19:30 The Ethical Dilemma of Hunting Disabled Animals 01:20:00 Adrenaline and Performance: The Mental Game 01:21:14 Meeting Icons: The Jackie Chan Experience 01:22:29 Mental Preparation for Competition 01:24:55 Training Techniques: Breaking the Norms 01:27:18 Extreme Training: Jumping Out of Planes 01:29:36 Historical Anecdotes: The Risks of Party Tricks 01:31:30 The Evolution of Archery: From Past to Present 01:35:43 Dream Hunts: Aspirations and Strategies 01:37:10 Innovative Solutions for Hunting Challenges 01:40:04 The Importance of Scent Control in Hunting 01:42:28 Humorous Hunting Stories and Experiences 01:49:27 The Interplay of Hunting and Target Archery 01:51:52 Closing Thoughts: Future Aspirations and Adventures

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