Living Country In The City

Aron Snyder and Frank Peralta join Sam on Living Country in the City at the Kifaru headquarters in Wheatridge, CO, for a candid and colorful conversation that takes a wild and often profane journey through a variety of topics. While covering everything from South Park and cursing on podcasts to dating in Los Angeles and CBD oil, this episode showcases the unique blend of humor, irreverence, and genuine insights that Aron and Frank bring to the table. The discussion kicks off with a hilarious and unfiltered exploration of topics that range from the mundane to the outrageous. Aron and Frank share their thoughts on everything from California's superiority complex to navigating the dating scene in LA. The conversation takes unexpected turns, delving into subjects like road trips, CBD oil, and the joys of watching South Park, specifically the memorable Tourette's episode. Despite the light-hearted banter, the episode also delves into more serious topics. The duo discusses the darker aspects of the hunting industry

Weston Snyder joins Sam on Living Country in the City to talk about leaving Pennsylvania to hunt the West. In this episode they discuss taking his first elk, the difficulty of returning to a tree stand after chasing bugles through the backcountry, what contributed to his successes, duck hunting in Utah, hunting exotics in Texas and New Mexico, gear upgrades and hunting celebrities. See the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/71. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shannon Mobbs and Cory Ford of Angry Spike Productions join Sam on Living Country in the City at the Western Hunt Expo to talk about the lifestyle of being a bowhunter. In this episode, they discuss the infinite varieties of difficult situations bowhunting places you get in, the differences between hunting Rosies and Rockies, calling the "non-vocal" Rosies, terrain and other signs to look for, looking for elk in the bedroom and not at the restaurant, playing the wind in the PNW and generally how folks overcomplicate elk calling. See more on the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/70. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Carter of Epic Outdoors joins Sam on Living Country in the City to talk about the services Epic Outdoors provides. On this episode, they talk about Alaskan brown bear hunts, the joy of hunting regardless of the animal pursued and planning for future hunts. See the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/69. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad Roberts joins Sam on Living Country in the City to about the rewards of really grinding it out to find and hunt deer all on your own. In this episode, they discuss the signs to look for when trying to locate desert muley habitat, keeping journals and photo logs to track important information and look for patterns, theoretical versus practical knowledge and common mistakes made by new hunters. See more on the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/68. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lexi Quinn of Life Beyond Limits joins Sam on Living Country in the City at the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo to talk about the rewards of teaching yourself a skill. On this episode, they talk about working as a wildland fire fighter, the joy of sleeping out in the open, moving from tree stands to the backcountry, the importance of a cup of coffee in the morning and planning this year's draws and hunts. See the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/67. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian and Jeff Cillessen of Beyond Rubicon join Sam on Living Country in the City at the Western Hunt Expo to chat about how attitude affects your decisions in both life and hunting. In this episode, they talk about finding yourself in the outdoors, crossing your Rubicon daily, dumping your ex and dating her neighbor, catching the hunting "fever" and holding ourselves to a standard as hunters and storytellers. See the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/66. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Fraiser, Executive Director of 2% for Conservation joins Sam on Living Country in the City at the Western Hunt Expo to talk about why Pittman Robertson isn't enough anymore. On this episode, they discus why we can't hide behind legislation and heroes, why Vin Diesel is such a great actor, money being useless without boots on the ground and how both business and individuals can become accredited by 2% for Conservation. See more on the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/65. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corey Jacobsen of Elk101 and Jason Phelps of Phelps Game Calls join Sam on The Wild Initiative for an elk-calling masterclass that promises to be both enlightening and exhilarating. Prepare to be immersed in the world of elk hunting as Corey and Jason share their expertise, guiding you through the intricacies of effective elk-calling techniques. Discover the art and science behind elk calling as the discussion takes you from the fundamentals to the finer nuances. From developing muscle memory for precise calls to experimenting with diverse elk call variations, this episode uncovers the secrets of authentic elk calling that can only be honed through practice and dedication. Explore the crucial role of latex types, tongue placement, and air pressure in creating the perfect elk call. Corey and Jason lift the curtain on the craftsmanship that goes into producing these essential tools, where handmade prowess meets sonic perfection. Whether you're a seasoned elk hunter or a novice eager to learn, this episode offer

Josh Corbin of Antler Trader and Zero Guide Fees joins Sam on Living Country in the City at the Western Hunt Expo with to talk about making guided hunts more accessible to everyone. On this episode, they talk about bringing more business to outfitters, teaching Shedcrazy everything he knows and the idiocy of shed hunting seasons. See the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/63. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Freddy Harteis, the Hollywood Hunter, sits down all the way out in Utah at the Western Hunt Expo with Sam on Living Country in the City to talk about merging city and country in an effort to change people's perception of hunters. On this episode, they discuss raising funds for conservation, positive and negative reactions in social situations to him as a hunter, the controversy over African big game hunting and the complexity of hunting beyond just meat versus trophies. See more on the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/62. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jessica Taylor Byers of FollowHerArrow joins Sam on Living Country in the City after a week of hog hunting. In this episode, they recap the week and talk about what makes hog hunting perfect newbies, thinking you're about to be eaten by coyotes, the excitement of releasing on your first animal and the heartbreak of losing it, my scientific process of selecting a blind, bouncing back from missed shots and failed stalks and the lessons learned from the trip. See the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/61. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacine Jadreško joins Sam on Living Country in the City at the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo to talk about hunting all over the world. In this episode, they discuss her favorite hunts, The Women Who Kill Lions documentary, boyfriends with sensitive stomachs, dealing with anti-hunter backlash and her five hour fight with a giant marlin. See the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/60. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lorenzo Sartini and Brady Miller join Sam on Living Country in the City at the Western Hunt Expo in the GoHunt booth to talk about the wide variety of hunting opportunities available in the west. In this episode, they discuss where to start when you don't know anything, the inconsistency of tag draws and regulations between states, the three main types of tag draws, deciding what's most important to you, point building strategies and what makes GoHunt such a powerful tool. See the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/59. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

and Tawney, President and CEO of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, joins Living Country in the City to talk about the founding of BHA, the importance of our public lands and waters, BHA's advocacy at the local, state and federal levels, Justin TImberlake wearing camo, opposition to public land access, and the Land and Water Conservation Fund. See more on the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/58. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Cox of Stalker Stickbows and The Western Bowhunter Podcast joins Sam on Living Country in the City to talk about his vegetarian hippie commune upbringing in California. On this episode they discuss starting Stalker Stickbows, hunting California Blacktails, considerations when deciding whether to shoot a trad bow, common issues when first starting with a trad bow, longbows versus recurves and investing in yourself as a hunter. See the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/57. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Luttrell, co-founder of the GoWild app, joins Sam on Living Country in the City to talk about what makes GoWild unique. On this episode, they discuss being discouraged from posting about hunting on social media, setting small goals to build something great, trophy scoring being inclusive of a lot more than antler size, censoring content, wild game recipes, saving Sage Wisdom (#savethesage) and how storytelling changes when posting on different platforms. See the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/56. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Smiley of Reelfowl Outdoors and Joey Ploshay of California Hunting Addiction joins Sam on Living Country in the City to talk about hunting and fishing in California. In this episode, they talk about the endless opportunities and variety available for the California hunter and angler, hunting waterfowl and upland game with dogs, dealing with the death threats, and both the positive and negative aspects of hunting in California. See the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/55. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad "Money" Mendes, fellow Californian, UFC fighter and hunting and fishing guide, joins Sam on Living Country in the City in the Finz & Featherz booth at the Sacramento International Sportsman's Expo to talk about finding recipes for using wild game as lean clean fuel for training. On this episode, they discuss the allure of hunting with a bow, reactions to him being a hunter, sharing wild game with others, the variety of hunting available in CA and founding Finz & Featherz Guides. See the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/54. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Nielson of SKRE Gear and Ben "Shedcrazy" Dettamanti join Sam on Living Country in the City at the International Sportsman's Expo in Sacramento, CA to talk about the origins of SKRE. On this episode, they discuss the science and inspiration behind the original Mountain Stealth and newly released Summit patterns, favorite pieces of gear for various situations, upcoming products in the SKRE lineup and how high performance hunting gear can still be reasonably priced. See the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/53. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices