Clay Hayes

Clay Hayes is an Archery Expert based in Idaho. He owns and operates the website Twisted Stave, where he sells merchandise, tutorials, and blogs about his life as an outdoorsman. Clay and his family have built an online community of over 440K archery and hunting enthusiasts with their YouTube channel. Through various media outlets and his YouTube channel, he's introduced hundreds of thousands of people to the outdoors. His goal is to provide people the knowledge and inspiration to not only explore our shared history and the natural world, but to actively participate in it as well.

Education

  • MSc, Wildlife Ecology, Mississippi State University
  • BS, Natural Resource Conservation, University of Florida

Professional Achievements

  • Authored three books and produced hundreds of videos focused on wilderness skills, traditional archery, bow building, and bow hunting
  • Has gained a following of over 444K people on his YouTube channel
  • Built an online community with his website, Twisted Stave, where he blogs, sells books and merchandise, and shares gear recommendations and other outdoor knowledge

Favorite Piece of Advice

If you want to achieve something, throw yourself into it and never turn away. Don't be afraid to fail, for in failure lies the opportunity to learn and improve.

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