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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, highlighting issues like loyalty, fabrications, and the challenges faced by wildlife populations due to certain actions. With refreshing honesty, Aron and Frank address the controversies within the industry, reflecting on both the negative and positive interactions they've encountered. Hunting experiences and partnerships take the spotlight as Aron and Frank share anecdotes about their hunting escapades. From mishaps with bows to unexpected encounters with elk and wolves, their stories are both entertaining and insightful, offering a glimpse into the world of avid hunters. The conversation then shifts to more profound reflections on the outdoors and the hunting community. The speakers touch on the impact of technology on hunting and the importance of setting realistic goals. They emphasize the significance of enjoying the experience rather than striving for unrealistic expectations, and they advocate for responsible hunting practices that prioritize ethical considerations. The episode concludes with a thought-provoking exploration of human-wildlife interactions. Aron and Frank recount instances of wildlife harassment and discuss the repercussions of reintroducing non-native wolves to certain areas, shedding light on the delicate balance of ecosystems and the complexities of conservation efforts. In this lively and often unfiltered discussion, Aron Snyder and Frank Peralta bring their distinctive perspectives and candid personalities to the forefront. From humor to insights, they touch on a wide range of topics, leaving listeners entertained, informed, and, at times, surprised. So, if you're ready for an episode that combines laughs, deep reflections, and a bit of irreverence, this one's for you. Guest Info Aron Snyder @aron_snyder facebook.com/Aron-Snyder-845167572233770 Frank Peralta @tort_life_ facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009348197909 Kifarucast kifaru.net/kifarucast @kifarucast facebook.com/KifaruCast-161355507820850 youtube.com/kifarucast Kifaru, Int'l kifaru.net @kifaru_intl facebook.com/kifaruinternational @kifaru_intl youtube.com/user/Kifarutube [email protected] -- Get deals and discounts on products, gear and more from friends of The Wild Initiative at thewildinitiative.com/discounts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 offers a wealth of insights that can elevate your elk-calling game. The conversation steers into the realms of mastering cow calls, introducing bugle tubes, and merging science with art for pitch-perfect imitations of elk sounds. Corey's journey to create a universal elk call, capable of producing both delicate cow calls and commanding bugles, adds an element of innovation to the mix. Join Corey Jacobsen and Jason Phelps as they unravel the tapestry of elk calling, weaving together tradition, technique, innovation, and a message of unity within the hunting industry. Whether you're an ardent hunter or simply intrigued by the allure of the wild, this episode promises an unforgettable exploration of elk calling that transcends competition and fosters a sense of unity within the hunting community. Tune in to embark on this auditory journey into the heart of the elk-hunting world. Guest Info Corey Jacobsen @coreyjacobsen.elk101 facebook.com/corey.jacobsen.73 Elk101 elk101.com @elk101 facebook.com/Elk101 youtube.com/Elk101com vimeo.com/elk101 elk101.com/contact Jason Phelps/Phelps Game Calls phelpsgamecalls.com @phelpsgamecalls facebook.com/jason.phelps.581 facebook.com/Phelpsgamecalls youtube.com/@PhelpsGameCalls [email protected] Mentioned in this Episode Rocky Mountain Hunting Calls — Get deals and discounts on products, gear and more from friends of The Wild Initiative at thewildinitiative.com/discounts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Tammy Bashore, Sara Domek, Kathy Hadley, and Jessi Johnson of Artemis, the Sportswomen's arm of the NWF join Sam on Living Country in the City to talk about how women are represented in the hunting/angling world. In this episode they discuss women providing a distinctive, disruptive, and disarming voice for conservation, inspiring women to step up and be leaders in conservation, the three pillars that Artemis is built on, and plans for the future of Artemis. See the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/52. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a change of pace, Living Country in the City records a quick solo podcast on his trip home from Arizona to recap and discuss lessons learned from his first time ever hunting late season desert mule deer. See more on the show nots page at livingcountryinthecity.com/51. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trevon Stoltzfus of Outback Outdoors joins Sam on Living Country in the City to talk about storytelling versus slaughterfests, the best films not always being the best from a technical perspective, accessibility of media changing the stories we tell, decreasing attention spans, the appropriateness of grip n' grin photos and terrible reenactments of kill shots. See the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/50. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Muley" Matt Howell of The Mule Deer Hunter joins Sam on Living Country in the City to talk showing respect for animals by remembering the hunt, hunting with his boys and bringing kids into the outdoors, the power of a good pack, "hunting family reunions" at industry events, putting in your time to be prepared for hunts and working for conservation on both local and national levels. See the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/49. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Wegner, Hunting Product Guru, joins Sam on Living Country in the City to talk about chasing Texas whitetail as a kid, getting his start in the hunting industry by reviewing cars, persistence when chasing your passions, creating a place for yourself in the hunting industry and his essential gear for hunting whitetail. See the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/48. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Burnett, of SOLO HNTR, joins Sam on Living Country in the City to talk about influencing others to get into the outdoors, trying to piss off the fewest people possible, his hunting heroes, lots of followers not equaling quality content, the benefits and downsides of hunting solo, focusing on positivity, essential gear and people getting butthurt when he's not hunting alone 100% of the time. See the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/47. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sawyer Peacock joins Sam on Living Country in the City to talk about his non-profit organization, Sheds for Santa, how it got started, expanding from solely collecting sheds, finding families in need, helping families all over the United States, the various different ways to help out as well as a few tips for getting in to photographing your hunts. See the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/46. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Stallone, Host of Interviews with the Hunting Masters, joins Sam on Living Country in the City to talk about tips and tactics for Arizona deer hunting. On this episode, they discuss differences between Coues and Muley behavior, gear recommendations, how to kill lots of not quite trophy-sized animals, bowhunting for predators as a way to hone his hunting skills in the offseason, learning from others' mistakes and how much he absolutely HATES not filling tags. See the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/45. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ber Yang of Pure Trophies joins Sam on Living Country in the City to talk about growing up learning woodsmanship skills and how to live off the land in Laos, moving to Montana after the Vietnam war, bowhunting with his four brothers, Hmong wild game recipes, being an unexpected face in the woods and using every part of the animal. See the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/44. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donnie Drake of Elk101, joins Sam on Living Country in the City to talk about his recent hunt with The Hunt of a Lifetime Foundation. On this episode, they discuss improving as a hunter by learning from your hunting partners, qualities to look for in a hunting partner, the Land of the Free Project, finding antelope in strange places, and the excitement over planning tag applications for next year. See the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/43. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Carter of DC Outfitters joins Sam on Living Country in the City to recap the archery elk season and talk about passing big bulls to put down the giants, chasing the older age class, scoring bulls, not measuring success by inches, and picking fights with punk kids on the Internet. See the show notes page at livingcountryinthecity.com/42. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jay Scott, host of the Jay Scott Outdoors Podcast, joins Sam on Living Country in the City to talk all about what makes Coues deer unique, the best opportunities for hunting Coues, the Muley and Coues rut times, Coues behavior, essential gear, glassing methods and more! See the show notes page at livingcountry.us/41. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cable Smith, host of the Lone Star Outdoor Show joins Sam on Living Country in the City to talk about hunting opportunities and the history of exotics in Texas, Shiner versus Lone Star beers, taking responsibility for the management of wildlife, good ol' boy country music, learning from your failures, turkey, elk and mule deer hunting, the decline of waterfowling, transparency in how you present yourself as a hunter and much more! See the show notes page at livingcountry.us/40. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett Cannon, hunter and deep-sea angler extraordinaire, hops on the line with Living Country in the City. See the show notes page at livingcountry.us/39. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clayton Marxer, the Adventure Cowboy joins Sam on Living Country in the City to recap my Idaho Elk Hunt, examine some of the decisions I made and lessons I learned and discuss the realities of e-scouting vs boots on the ground, always having a backup plan, prep and training and gear selection. See the show notes page at livingcountry.us/38. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jules McQueen, outdoor writer and television host, conservationist and avid self-taught hunter joins Sam on Living Country in the City to talk about teaching herself to hunt from books and magazines, her work with various companies in the outdoor industry, sharing animal poop photos with friends, handling squirrel emergencies, ladies hunts and more! See the show notes page at http://livingcountry.us/37. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shawn Luchtell of Heartland Bowhunter joins Sam on Living Country in the City to discuss the differences between hunting the Midwest and the Western high country, how hunting can make facing everyday challenges less daunting, every sound in the woods sounding like a deer, the excitement of a first hunt versus a 100th and some of his meaningful hunts. See the show notes page at livingcountry.us/36. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cory Staniforth of Rogue Dude joins Sam on Living Country in the City. In this episode they talk about what he calls "adventure hunting", using every part of the animals he hunts, creating your own luck through preparation, how seasons and weather affect different portions of antler growth, hunting bear in the most remote parts of Prince of Wales Island and chasing crazy fantasy creatures in Kyrgyzstan. See more on the show notes page at thewildinitiative.com/35. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sadie Kennel, Women’s Ambassador for Sitka Gear, Brand Ambassador for Swarovski Optik and Idaho Regional Rep for Backcountry Hunters and Anglers joins Sam on Living Country in the City. In this episode they discuss the ups and downs of hunting pronghorn, the goofy names hunters have for different animals, why badgers and helicopters suck and Idaho being a terrible hunting spot (don’t go there). See more on the show notes page at thewildinitiative.com/34. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cody Rich of The Rich Outdoors Podcast joins Sam on Living Country in the City for a Q&A session on elk hunting tips and tactics for your trip to elk camp. In this episode, we cover the excitement and fear surrounding the first hunt, struggles of hunting solo versus with a partner, measuring success and dealing with self-doubt, enjoying the moments that suck because they make the best stories, viewing each hunt as a challenge and test, sacrificing hunting time to podcast, dealing with pressured elk, how long to stay in an area when you’re not finding elk, dealing with an overactive gag reflex, calling skill, strategy and frequency, playing the wind, dealing with scent, packing out, field care of meat, dealing with lions, wolves and bears (oh my), and much more! See more on the show notes page at livingcountry.com/33. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patricia Gonsalves, Founder and Lead Instructor of Lykopis Archery, Archery Tech, and Trainer for DC’s TV Shows “Arrow”, “Flash” and “Legends of Tomorrow” joins Sam on Living Country in the City to talk about her childhood obsession with archery, training actors and stuntmen, traveling the world to learn from world archers, misconceptions about bow types, teaching the “four disciplines” of archery and characteristics of different traditional or instinctual bows. See more on the show notes page at livingcountry.com/32. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Shockey joins Sam on Living Country in the City to talk about being a born-and-raised hunter, learning to enjoy every aspect of the hunt, his personal record for death threats, combating hate towards hunters, his personal heroes and inspirations for hunting, redefining the media's hateful caricatures of hunters, and what he hopes for his personal legacy. See more on the show notes page at livingcountry.com/31. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremiah Doughty of From Field to Plate joins Sam on Living Country in the City to talk hunting for food, figuring out how to make a great tasting dish from any animal, how field prep and other variables affect the taste of your meat, testicles, creating a tight-knit SoCal hunting community, what’s wrong with the word “gamey” and using every part of the animal from the esophagus to absolutely everything else. See more on the show notes page at livingcountry.com/30. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Feldt of Bowhunter Box Club joins Sam on Living Country in the City to talk about how quickly bowhunting can turn into an obsession, experimenting with different concepts to build a box club catering to bowhunters, cursing himself by passing on an axis doe, fun and unique products you may have never known you wanted and what you get with the box club subscriptions and the VIP Pass-Through Club. See more on the show notes page at livingcountry.com/29. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Burlison of Dark Timber Coffee Co joins Sam on Living Country in the City to talk about giving back to conservation causes, the differences in drinking a quality coffee, their backcountry Ascent Packs, why there’s no such thing as top-shelf instant coffee and naming their newest roast. See more on the show notes page at livingcountry.com/28. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Labrum and Brady Loveless of Scout to Hunt join Sam on Living Country in the City to talk about the ins-and-outs of Scout to Hunt, their subscription-based advanced online scouting platform and some exciting giveaways they’re running before its launch on August 1, 2017. See more on the show notes page at livingcountry.com/27. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben “ShedCrazy” Dettamanti, fitness icon and outdoor business mogul, joins Sam on Living Country in the City to talk about his first experience at Total Archery Challenge, turning shed hunting from a hobby to a full-blown career, meeting hunting industry “celebrities”, how to find good shed spots, outrunning Cam Hanes, the physical aspects of shed hunting and memorializing your hunts through video and journaling. See more on the show notes page at livingcountry.com/26. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick Alvarez, Locke Wheeler, Steven Tatum and Robert Alvarez of Bowhunter Brotherhood as well as a bottle of bourbon join Sam on Living Country in the City. Among other things, we talk about bowfishing, joining the BHB staff, trying new things, chasing drones in a boat, awkward handshakes and being the crazy smelly guy in Starbucks. See more on the show notes page at livingcountry.com/25. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Merrill joins Sam on Living Country in the City to talk about preparing for the hunting season, fitness and motivation to start running, sharing wild game with friends and family, setting up trail cameras, predator management and finding a quality hunting partner. See more on the show notes page at livingcountry.com/24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sidney Smith, a backcountry hunter, triathlete and double-amputee joins Sam on Living Country in the City to talk about turning challenges into strengths, his first hunt as a double amputee, inspiring others by sharing hunting stories, carrying a suitcase full of legs through airport security and, generally, shutting down excuses. See more on the show notes page at livingcountry.com/23. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices