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Spot Hogg Co-Owner Talks New Products on Bowhunter Podcast
Josh Johnson discusses the origin of the company's name and upcoming innovations in archery accessories.
Mar. 16, 2026 at 10:04am
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The Bowhunter Podcast recently featured an interview with Josh Johnson, the co-owner of Spot Hogg Archery, a leading manufacturer of high-quality archery products. Johnson discussed the company's history, including the origin of its unique name, and teased upcoming innovations like the new Hogg Father Pro bowsight and ROTI Modular Sight System.
Why it matters
Spot Hogg has built a reputation for durable and innovative archery accessories over the past two decades. As the company continues to evolve its product lineup, this interview provides insights into its design philosophy and future plans, which are of interest to the passionate bowhunting community.
The details
During the podcast, Johnson explained that the Spot Hogg name came from a competitive shooting incident where his father "hogged the spot" on the target. He also discussed how the company's focus on product durability stemmed from his own tendency to break gear in the field. The interview highlighted Spot Hogg's long-standing relationship with Bowhunter Magazine and teased several new products, including the high-precision Hogg Father Pro bowsight and the ROTI Modular Sight System, as well as a "game changing" addition to the ROTI system coming later this year.
- The Bowhunter Podcast interview took place at the January 2026 SHOT Show.
- Spot Hogg has been a regular exhibitor in the Archery Pavilion at the SHOT Show for over a decade.
The players
Josh Johnson
The co-owner of Spot Hogg Archery, a leading manufacturer of high-quality archery accessories.
Christian Berg
The host of The Bowhunter Podcast and the associate publisher/editor-in-chief of Bowhunter Magazine.
Spot Hogg Archery
A company that has built a reputation for producing durable and innovative archery products, including bowsights, arrow rests, and release aids.
What they’re saying
“We're all target shooters. My entire life growing up my Dad would drag my brother and me out to shoot after shoot after shoot to get us out of my Mom's hair. He'd take us to all these different competitions… I believe it was at Worlds, they were sharing targets, and Dad shot and put all of his arrows in the spot, and the guy after him came up and hit the back of his arrow and it ricocheted out, and he shot again and his arrow ricocheted out again, so he said, 'Steve, quit hogging the spot.' So, it was a spinoff of competitive shooting.”
— Josh Johnson, Co-owner, Spot Hogg Archery
“Dad was always getting frustrated because I was breaking everything. I was always the guy who would fall in the woods and break a sight, break a rest, break this or break that, so part of the reason for the durability of our products was what my Dad called, 'Josh proofing.'”
— Josh Johnson, Co-owner, Spot Hogg Archery
“There's something really cool coming by the end of the year that's going to change the game. It's really exciting to see where our industry is going and that we can make the adjustments to our products, because we've already been there and had to back off our products because it was overkill for the public, but now we're able to bring them out... So, stay tuned or you're going to miss out.”
— Josh Johnson, Co-owner, Spot Hogg Archery
“One of the things I love most about the archery industry is how passionate the people are. Josh truly loves shooting a bow, and he knows from real-life experience what it takes to succeed on the target line and in the field. That's why Spot Hogg makes some of the best bow accessories in the business, and why we trust the company's products with our hunts!”
— Christian Berg, Host, The Bowhunter Podcast
What’s next
Spot Hogg plans to release a "game changing" new addition to its ROTI Modular Sight System by the end of 2026, which the company says will "change the game" in the archery accessories market.
The takeaway
Spot Hogg's focus on product durability and innovation, driven by the personal experiences of its co-owner Josh Johnson, has helped the company build a strong reputation in the passionate bowhunting community. As the company continues to evolve its product lineup, its upcoming releases are eagerly anticipated by outdoor enthusiasts.
