Living Country In The City

The Legend, Spencer Kirksey sits down with Living Country in the City at Hunt Expo in Salt Lake City to talk about starting to really hunt as an adult, connecting with others through social media to improve your hunting experience, the positives and negatives of hunting in California, lessons he wish he’d learned when he first started hunting and his experiences hunting and harvesting his first deer on public land just outside of Los Angeles. See more on the show notes page at thewildinitiative.com/112. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan Budd and Jordan Adams sit down with Living Country in the City to talk things new hunters should focus on when getting into the outdoors, finding what drives you, how to keep hunting from being a completely hellish ordeal, how to get good deals on gear and how to go about building your gear kit and investing in yourself to learn the skills required for hunting. See more on the show notes page at thewildinitiative.com/111. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacob Herman, Ali Spika and Dr. Brooks Tiller sit down with Living Country in the City to to discuss the issues standing in the way of making hunting more available to the weekend warrior, overpopulation of deer in the east, mentorship programs, pricing people out of hunting and tags being too expensive to encourage new hunters, proper deer herd management, hunting no longer being a tribal activity and how we’re losing the “path” of the hunt. See more on the show notes page at thewildinitiative.com/110. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Brooks Tiller, Jacob Herman and Ali Spika sit down with Living Country in the City to talk about how to create a fitness plan for your hunt. In this episode the discuss learning to move well before increasing intensity, focusing on progress rather than comparisons, workouts that don’t require a gym, diet as part of fitness, altitude issues and the efficacy of training masks and investing in yourself so you can enjoy your passions long into the future. See the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/109. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Bair, VP of Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife, sits down with Living Country in the City to discuss some of the biggest challenges facing hunters and our wildlife. In this episode the talk about not becoming a “single issue sportsman” by setting aside our personal interests for the sake of hunting, his passion for coyote and predator hunting, the heritage of trapping, appreciating the good days because of the bad and tips on choosing a location for a coyote stand. See the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/108. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justus Neilsen of Rocky Mountain Ramblers joins Living Country in the City to talk about the excitement of bowhunting. In this episode they discuss getting his first hater, “normal” versus “weird” hunts, working at No Limits Archery, all about Rocky Mountain Ramblers and the story of his Alaskan bear hunt with his buddy Caleb. See the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/107. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corey Beckendorf of Crispi sits down with Living Country in the City at Hunt Expo in Salt Lake City to talk about the history of Crispi. In this episode they discuss what differentiates Crispi from other boot manufacturers, factors to consider when deciding on a boot, the diversity of the Crispi lineup, boot options for different styles of hunts, the pros and cons of different boot features and common questions asked when selecting a boot. See the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/106. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travis Greenwood and Scott Daniels of Team Bad Decision hop on the line with Living Country in the City to discuss the origination of their name and the book. In this episode they discuss their definition of “backcountry”, transparency and authenticity in storytelling, now downplaying your mistakes, the importance of developing mental toughness and how hunting has changed their lives. See the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/105. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Barney from the Eastmans’ Elevated Podcast interviews Living Country in the City, discussing podcasting. In this episode they talk about taking advantage of what’s around you and getting out hunting without overthinking logistics, hunting turkey in pajama pants, focusing on priorities, getting hangry and planning meals for hunts, pushing beyond your limits to develop your mental toughness and how hunting affects and improves other aspects of your life. See the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/104. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kimmi Greentree sits down with Living Country in the City at Hunt Expo in Salt Lake City to talk about growing up as a city girl. In this episode, they discuss her interest in hunting being sparked by a desire to spend more time with Adam, not knowing your true capabilities until you step outside your comfort zone, her first hunt and harvest, how life has changed with this new notoriety and her advice for someone looking to get into hunting with their significant other. See the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/103. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Stallone of Interviews with the Hunting Masters joins Living Country in the City to discuss his Hunter Up initiative. In this episode they discuss fighting for those outside of your niche, presenting a united front in the fight to preserve hunting, portrayals of hunters in the media, voting hunting first, how to beat the Facebook algorithm and educating others to bring them into the hunting community. See the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/102. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandon Waddell of the Wilderness Attitude Podcast and Mountain Archery Fest joins Living Country in the City to talk about his terrible first experience with hunting and how his perception has changed. In this episode, they talk about the satisfaction of teaching his children to hunt and watching them succeed, some of the more sordid details of his past and the person he used to be, the joy of providing for our families, starting Wilderness Attitude and the meaning behind it and all about the exciting new Mountain Archery Festival. See more on the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/101. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Living Country in the City summarizes over two years of podcasting and makes a big announcement about the brand. Daniel Walters, the editor of Living Country in the City, also joins the podcast to discuss his impressions of hunters prior to the podcast and how that's changed, concepts he’s learned, his favorite episodes, things he’s interested in learning about, the behind-the-scenes of Living Country in the City and advice for new hunters. See the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/100. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Brinker joins Living Country in the City to talk about moving on from a long career with Sitka to transition into singing and songwriting. In this episode, they discuss the process and challenges of crowdfunding and releasing his first album, the parallels between hunting and releasing music, setting realistic measures of success, seeking people to learn from, asking the “dumb” questions and embracing your misses. See more on the show notes page at thewildintiative.com/99. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shannon Mobbs and Cory Ford of Angry Spike Productions join Living Country in the City at Hunt Expo to talk about the differences between chasing elk in the PNW and Coues deer in southern Arizona, pulling cactus out of unfortunate places, the importance and struggles of heavy glassing, why Walmart sucks the enjoyment of observing rutting bucks, the best way to prepare wild game, hunting in the grocery store and all about lion attacks. See the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/98. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Weatherby of Weatherby, Inc. sits down with Living Country in the City to talk about considerations when selecting your first hunting rifle. In this episode he discusses the origins of Weatherby in Southern California, the different models across the brand, general considerations when planning your first hunt, the obstacles to starting hunting from scratch, women outshooting men, learning how to sight in a rifle and practicing your shooting in hunting situations. See the show notes page at thewildintiative.com/97. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Beronio (a.k.a Hollywood Dave) of Outback Outdoors joins Living Country in the City to talk about immersing yourself in the outdoors. In this episode they discuss volunteering with conservation organizations or your local fish and game department, finding commonalities with the opposition, planning your draws, fitness in the backcountry, what to look for in a hunting guide and setting a good example as hunters by being educated about conservation. See the show notes page at thewildinitiative.com/96. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke Caudillo of Gladiators Unleashed joins Living Country in the City at the International Sportsman’s Expo to talk about starting the show. In this episode, they discuss hunting being a reason to stay in fighting shape, motivation and beating yourself up in the backcountry, working a lot harder when the camera is on, being raw and honest with your hunting, learning from “bad” hunting experiences and staying accountable making ethical hunting decisions. See the show notes page at thewildinitiative.com/95. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jade Helmich of Full Draw Film Tour joins Living Country in the City to talk about the tour and its history. In this episode he discusses the types of films in the tour, raising money for non-profits like The Hunt of a Lifetime Foundation, film submission requirements and selection criteria, balancing storytelling with film quality, how to choose filmmaking gear and being passionate about all parts of the hunt. See the show notes page at thewildinitiative.com/94. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wildlife Photographer, Tony Bynum, joins Living Country in the City to talk about learning to jump on incredible opportunities when they present themselves as well as creating your own opportunities. In this episode, he discusses his love of photography and its importance in conservation, tattoos and their meanings and training your mind for hunting and the outdoors in unique ways. See the show notes page at thewildinitiative.com/93. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices