Brad Brooks of Argali Outdoors joins the podcast to talk about backpacking with kids, his new lineup of tents, and the benefits of using polyester instead of nylon in backpacking tents.

Robbie Kroger of Blood Origins joins the podcast to explore the complexities of wildlife conservation—from wolf reintroduction and wetland preservation to the ethics of hunting and cougar management in California. This episode offers a fresh, nuanced perspective on sustainable wildlife management.

Steve Speck and Mark Huelsing of Exo Mountain Gear join me for a behind-the-scenes look at their newest pack design; the K4. After over three years in development and a decade of pack-building experience, the K4 is a finely tuned design and the best pack Exo has designed.

Floorless vs. floored shelters; the new “age old question” that has floored backpack hunters since the beginning of time. Depending on where you live, where you’re hunting, what your willing to sleep with or not sleep with, and what weather is headed your way, you’re going to find yourself considering which type of shelter to haul with you into the backcountry. In recent years, floorless has become a staple in the backcountry for a number of reasons, yet traditional floored shelters still have their place in the backcountry. If you’re caught trying to decide which is right for you, this article is going to help you out.

In the years since I began hunting with traditional archery equipment, I’ve had a handful of odd interactions with the non-hunter or anti-hunter. It seems that when I mention I’m hunting with a traditional bow, they pocket their views on hunting not being necessary or cruel and instead commend me for using primitive equipment.

Kevin Bixby is the Executive Director of the SW Environmental Center and joins the podcast to discuss his views on why hunting ISN'T conservation and why it's important to begin including all user groups in the decisions involving conservation efforts.

A reader's heartfelt essay in response to my recently published article and podcast regarding the realities of modern hunting culture. This essay originally began as a private email that I suggested should be published for all to read.

The Bergara Mountain Rifle 2.0 might just be the perfect rifle for backcountry mountain hunting. It checks all the boxes of durability, construction, performance, and weight savings. If you’re in the market for a lightweight backcountry rifle then you’ll want to take a look at this overview of the Bergara Mountain Rifle 2.0.

I've recently struggled with the idea of hunting, but thanks to the refreshing perspectives of Joe Rogan and Donnie Vincent, I've turned a corner in understanding what hunting is.

2010 was a year I'll never forget.  I not only harvested my first mature Blacktail, but I learned that my energy in the forest may actually play a much larger role than I ever before realized.