Talking with Bunjie, the Death by Bunjie Podcast
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About
Talking with Bunjie is the podcast associated with Death by Bunjie, a crossbow hunting show on YouTube. In this podcast, the host Rich Wilson discusses topics beyond those covered in the YouTube show, including wildlife conservation, regulations and policy, hunting strategies, foodplots, and the like.
Episodes
- One Reason I Might Change Broadheads!
Bunjie and Gary discuss crossbow hunting, arrow performance, and calculations from deathbybunjie.com. They recap a boar hunt, analyze arrow weight impacts, and discuss different crossbow setups.
- Buffalo Ethics
The host of Talking with Bunjie addresses a viewer comment about ethics related to a Buffalo video, explaining their perspective and One Gun philosophy.
- Pigs Fly & Buffalo Have Wings!
The Fourth Death by Bunjie Meat & Greet event took place in cold weather conditions in Tioga County, PA, with 22 hunters attending. The episode covers the experiences and challenges faced by the hunters, including cold temperatures and equ…
- For the TenPoint Fanboys...
The host addresses viewer feedback from two recent videos regarding TenPoint’s 2026 product releases.
- Trapping With Genevieve, Part Two
This episode features a conversation with Genevieve about her initial year of trapping on State Gamelands. The discussion covers her success rate and future plans for the next trapping season.
- Trapping With Genevieve, Part One
Genevieve and I talk about her first year trapping on State Gamelands.
- I Debate the BEST Crossbows of ALL TIME with A.I.
AI will make a big splash worldwide in 2026 and Death by Bunjie is embracing that technology full force. We’ll USE that tech—not be USED by it! (Hopefully, fingers crossed, LOL) Here, I used AI to help craft a video and a podcast, and then…
- Why Hunters Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Showing the Truth
I got a comment on a video from “@deanmccabe8783,” compaining, “Me or my grand kids don’t need to see a picture of a dead buck with blood all over and a big gash in its chest? Show some respect for our game animals or I’m canceling my subs…
- Excuses Only Satisfy Those Who Make Them!
Excuses Only Satisfy Those Who Make Them! Those were the words on the wall in my high school gym. They apply to us as crossbow hunters, and I give examples of that in this podcast.
- Get It Done!
Language, Rich! Watch your language! LOL A Friend of Bunjie commented recently on language I used in a video, and I discuss that in this podcast.
- Broken Limbs, Big Bears, and Maryland Bucks (Sort of...)
A fun discussion about recent events on the way to Maryland for the Early Crossbow Season.
- Hunting Land, Targets, Broadheads & Nocks
Three great topics from Friends of Bunjie discussed here.
- Why would I want an arrow that weighs over 1,000 grains?
Heavy arrows increase penetration and slow down your crossbow. But how much? Check out the pics on deathbybunjie.com and you'll see the arrow I built, and how much it weighs and how much energy it can help produce.
- My RAVIN R29X Hunting Plan for 2025
I am liking the R29X more and more as I get used to it. It lacks the smooth shooting of the SWAT X1, but gains 65 feet per second or more, and also is decockable. If I were to hunt with it, what would that look like? What are my hunting pl…
- Ravin Reflections After One Year
I've had the Black Widow for a year. Here's a look at some predictions I made and how they panned out!
- Goodbye, Kingdom of Bunjie.
We came, we saw, and we conquered. Now it’s time to move on.
- Should the Government Regulate Hunting? (Or Crossbows...?)
This podcast discusses a comment I get from time to time. It usually goes something like, "The government can't tell me when I can hunt," or "what I can hunt," or "what I can hunt with."
- Lots of Questions about Crossbows!!!
Scopes, CWD, and other crossbow questions. Good stuff. Have a listen!
- Is the FIT & FEEL of new crossbows just plain bad? How much speed do we need?
A Friend of Bunjie asks some questions and I do my best to fumble through some answers LOL.
- Manitoba Wrap Up! Spring Bear is Over.
Genevieve and I discuss the trip to Manitoba and how it went, what we liked and didn’t like, etc.
- Manitoba Bear Hunt Expectations!
Genevieve and I head to Manitoba to hunt spring black bears and we discuss our thoughts and expectations on the way.
- Arrow Building with Old Grumpy Hunter
Old Grumpy Hunter and I discuss arrow building, especially appropriate weights for an upcoming bear hunt.
- Manitoba, Africa, and...New York?
Genevieve and I talk on the way to the annual conference for the United Taxidermists of New York in Auburn, NY.
- AI and Crossbows
An interesting discussion about Artificial Intelligence and crossbow arrows. Can a computer pick the perfect arrow?
- Best of Times & Worst of Times at Genevieve's Taxidermy Conference!
Our family went to the Pennsylvania Taxidermist Association Annual Conference and taxidermy competition. Genevieve competed! Hear how she did. It was a great weekend and a total disaster at the same time!
- The "One Gun" Philosphy...Even When Times Change!
I’m big on the “one gun” philosophy, as you might be aware. I wrote about that in my book, The Death by Bunjie Crossbow Method. This podcast discusses that concept in 2025 and how it applies when times change and crossbows change, too.
- I am PRO-CROSSBOW, in case you were wondering.
Here’s a followup on a recent video. I am pro crossbow. I also like all the compound archers, but I am anti-anti crossbow. Here’s more on that subject.
- The inside scoop on Death by Bunjie!
I discuss the Enforcer, and recent developments with "sponsorships."
- I Have a Question for YOU!
Genevieve and I have a fun discussion about arrows and sika deer hunting.
- Podcasts, Trail Cameras and State Gamelands
Just like the title says, three fun topics.
- Why Am I Changing This ONE THING About Death by Bunjie?
Some changes are coming as Crossbow Appreciation Month approaches.
- My PREDICTIONS About the Ravin R29X
I recorded this podcast the morning before the Ravin R29X was delivered. Here’s what I expect. A lot has happened since then, but we’ll revisit this in a month or so to see how these predictions stood the test of time.
- How Heavy Should Your CROSSBOW ARROWS Be?
This is a common question I get. I did a video years ago on that, and my thoughts have changed a lot over the years. Here’s my current assessment in 2024.
- Talking with a Compound Bow Hunter About Crossbows
FOB Eric of Dual Threat Outdoors and I get together and talk about crossbows and hunting. He's an accomplished bowhunter, btw.
- Mistakes Rookie Hunters Make
While we were on vacation in Ocean City, MD, I recorded this podcast full of thoughts from Friends of Bunjie. Mistakes rookie hunters make was the topic.
- Responding to Some Messages (Finally!)
Friends of Bunjie leave me messages about new crossbows, arrow speeds, field points, JB Weld, hunting experience and more…and I respond. This is a fun one!
- Fall Hunting Plans and More!
Genevieve and I pick up dinner and talk about fall hunting plans, bear hunting, tree stands, foodplottery, and more (in like ten minutes!).
- Genevieve and I Talk Taxidermy, Trapping & The Walking Dead
Genevieve and I Talk Taxidermy, Trapping & The Walking Dead
- Speed is a good thing. Deal with it.
Every year new crossbows come out and people complain. It’s probably the same people. But, every year, these crossbows sell. So much so, that new ones are made the following year. Some people are buying them! That means the market is telli…
- Arrow and Broadhead Penetration
Here are some new thoughts on penetration. I bet you’ve never thought about these before. Well, maybe you have, but it’ll challenge some of your thinking, for sure. :)
- More Deer Hogs and Deer Snobs
Here’s some updates from the Kingdom of Bunjie and my continuing struggles with deer hogs and deer snobs.
- Blood Trails, Scent Free Problems, and Traveling with Crossbows
Genevieve and I discuss our Maryland ups and downs.
- Genevieve and I Head to Maryland!
On our way to Maryland we discuss our plans and goals and equipment.
- Blinds, Spine Indexing...Oh, and the Burris Oracle X!
Blinds, Spine Indexing...Oh, and the Burris Oracle X!
- "Moosing" and Other Things We've Lost
Crossbow hunting has changed since I started in 2010. Here’s a discussion of some of those changes, good and bad.
- The Burris, Sponsors, The Internet, and the Future!
The Burris, Sponsors, The Internet, and the Future! These are the topics covered with questions from Friends of Bunjie in this episode.
- New Hunters, Filming Your Hunts and Meat & Greets!
I answer some great questions in this one!
- Sometimes Life Takes Interesting Turns
Where have I been and what does the future hold?
- What's a "Long Shot"?
Different strokes for different folks! Genevieve and I discuss the definition of “long shots” in this podcast as we head to Maryland to take 20 yard shots, LOL. That trip is in the books, and all three of the videos are uploaded now on the…
- Dave Wilkins, Wyvern Creations--Part TWO!
At long last, part two of my interview with Dave Wilkins from Wyvern Creations. It’s a good one, as only Dave can make it.