Representation, Bowhunting & Building a Brand | Dontae Thorne

In this episode of the Dreaded Archer Podcast, I sit down with Dontae Thorne, one half of the team behind Inhale Exhale Outdoors alongside his wife Arie. Together, they are building a brand centered around hunting, archery, firearms education, and living with purpose in the outdoors.

Dontae is a bowhunter, firearms instructor, and law enforcement professional who brings discipline, focus, and a strong code of ethics to everything he does. We talk about his journey into the outdoors, what it’s like building a platform with his family, and how their “Inhale Exhale” philosophy applies not just to shooting a bow—but to life.

Throughout the conversation we dive into representation in the outdoor community, the growing presence of African Americans in hunting and archery, and how we can better introduce the outdoors to new hunters. We also get into gear talk, the rapid evolution of bow technology, and where the archery industry might be headed next.

This episode is a real conversation between two brothers about legacy, discipline, and the future of the outdoors.

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