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458. QuivAR is CHANGING YOUR ARCHERY PRACTICE | Owners Levi and Matt want you to get better every REP

July 26, 2025·54 min·5 clips

Quiver uses augmented reality to show exactly where your arrow hits inside an elk or deer.

This episode features the co-founders of Quiver, Levi Perigo and Matt, who join host Jonathan to discuss their augmented reality archery training system. Levi is a computer science professor and Matt runs a tech company, with both being passionate archery hunters. Their company, Quiver, creates technology that integrates with physical archery targets to enhance practice. The system includes 2D targets, produced with partner Dead Nuts Outdoors, which are life-size printed targets designed to attach to a shooter's existing foam block or bag. Their 3D targets are made through partnerships with Delta McKenzie and Big Shot Targets, featuring realistic animal forms. The core technology is the Quiver app, which uses a phone's camera and LiDAR to overlay digital animal anatomy onto these physical targets. This allows archers to see exactly where their arrow would pass through vital organs like the heart and lungs. The app also includes a virtual anatomy library where users can manipulate 3D models of animal insides, with the whitetail deer model being freely accessible. A surprising insight is that the technology originated from the founders' own arguments over who had the better shot on a 3D target, leading them to use tech to settle debates. They emphasize practicing to hit a "spot, not a dot," arguing that shooting at realistic targets improves grouping more than aiming at traditional bullseyes. The currently most popular product is the 2D broadside elk target, favored for its portability and realism for both local and out-of-state hunters. An upcoming feature called "Vector" will digitally highlight the arrow's path through the virtual anatomy for even clearer shot analysis. The founders see their technology as a tool for building a shooter's confidence through precise muscle memory, not as a video game. They note that the average hunter's age is rising and believe interactive tech like Quiver can help engage the next generation. Matt shared that his eight-year-old son now eagerly scans targets after shooting, showing the system's appeal to younger users. The app is primarily available on Apple devices due to superior augmented reality performance, though one Delta McKenzie target is compatible with Android. The conversation is casual and educational, flowing from product details to personal hunting stories and the challenges of parenting young hunters. The tone is enthusiastic and focused on practical improvement for archers. This episode is ideal for archery hunters looking to refine their shot placement or tech enthusiasts curious about practical AR applications. Listeners who prefer traditional archery practice without digital elements or who are not interested in gear deep-dives might find less relevance.

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Archery tech that makes more sense in person than on screen.

Quiver feels like it was built by people who actually care about archery. The 2D target can go on a current foam target, the 3D targets add the walk-around feel, and the app shows anatomy and analytics once the target is in use.

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Want a smarter way to practice archery without changing your whole setup?

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