Southeastern Bowhunter - Talkin Birds and Bucks w/ Cody Dowdy and Garrett Cragle

Sportsmen's Empire - Turkey Hunting1h 54mApril 28, 2026

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The episode of Sportsmen's Empire featuring Cody Dowdy and Garrett Cragle delivers a powerful blend of raw personal reflection, authentic faith, and thrilling hunting adventures. The conversation begins with a heartfelt exploration of mental health and spiritual vulnerability, as host Eric opens up about his internal struggles with self-worth and hypocrisy despite preaching about faith. Cody and Garrett share their own journeys—Cody’s transformation through daily devotions and overcoming judgment from rigid religious communities, and Garrett’s long search for a church that felt like home. Their stories highlight the importance of authenticity, community, and surrendering control in both faith and life. This emotional foundation seamlessly transitions into a gripping recount of a successful turkey hunt in Maryland, where perseverance and teamwork led to a hard-earned harvest, underscoring how hunting is as much about connection and growth as it is about the kill. The episode closes with practical gear insights, including Cody’s shift from tree climbing to hang-on stands and interest in platform saddles for better stability at practical heights, while both hosts promote their social media content and tease upcoming events.

Key Takeaways
1

Authentic faith requires daily vulnerability and personal practice, not just outward appearances or Sunday routines.

2

Mental health struggles are common among hunters and men—seeking help and finding supportive communities is a sign of strength.

3

Finding a church or community that values love, inclusion, and authenticity over image can take years but is deeply transformative.

4

Hunting setups should prioritize practicality, safety, and comfort—like using hang-on stands at 12 feet or considering full-body saddles.

5

Social media and content creation can be powerful tools for connection, storytelling, and sharing hunting experiences.

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Chapters
0:00
22 min

Sponsor Showcase & New Gear Announcements

I'm so excited. And so because you guys need to be watching this video, right? Stay tuned, okay? Because some other partners and stuff, they have a little bit of affiliation with this as well.

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22:00
33 min

Personal Struggles & Faith Journey

I feel like a hypocrite to be completely honest. I know who I am on the inside. I know what I've done and what goes through my head and all this other stuff. Who am I to even do that?

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55:00
50 min

The Turkey Hunt: Maryland Adventure

I started drumming back, making them think, oh, another gobbler just came up from the backside, and he's trying to get with this hen too.

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1:29:47
1 min

Spiritual Growth Through Vulnerability

She told me to do a daily devotional. Buzz, I literally about fell out of the bed. I'm like, you said what now?

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1:31:00
2 min

The Pain of Religious Judgment

You go there and everybody's clicked up. If you're not dressed to the nines, you get judged.

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High-Impact Quotes
Crisis King. Go read your Bible. Go shoot your bow.
Host114:13
Viral: 90.0
She told me to do a daily devotional. Buzz, I literally about fell out of the bed. I'm like, you said what now?
Cody Dowdy96:03
Viral: 85.0
I feel like a hypocrite to be completely honest. I know who I am on the inside. I know what I've done and what goes through my head and all this other stuff. Who am I to even do that?
Eric16:02
Viral: 85.0
Speakers

Hosts

EricHost Name

Guests

Cody DowdyGarrett Cragle
Topics Discussed
Faith and Personal Struggle95%spiritual journey92%Hunting Giveaways and Community Events90%Hunting Gear and Equipment90%Men's Mental Health88%church experience88%Hunting Stand Selection85%hunting gear and technology75%Social Media and Content Creation75%
People & Brands

Cody Dowdy

person

31xPositive

Garrett Kregel

person

18xPositive

Garrett Cragle

person

14xPositive

Eric

person

12xPositive

Lone Wolf Custom Gear

brand

10xPositive

Bible

book

6xPositive

Prime Archery

brand

5xPositive

Unbound Archery

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4xPositive

Dialed Archery

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4xPositive

Lone Wolf

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3xPositive

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