“If you do not know something well, if you don’t have a sense of some place, you are not going to protect it.”— Mahting Putelis, Founder of Hunt to EatMany American patriots and outdoorsmen embrace the Gadsden flag’s message of “Don’t Tread on Me.” I do, too, but sometimes we could use a reminder that the best defense, may actually be a good offense. In regards to telling our story of hunting in today’s world, we have to be careful when taking a Don’t Tread on Me philosophy. This same mentality is totally appropriate when toppling an oppressive government dictating your religious freedoms. It’s less so when used to defend your hunting privilege.A good offense is knowing that our story could offend voters who could take that privilege away from us, so we should do our best to stay on the offensive, doing good work to earn points for hunting. Take people into the locker room to show the camaraderie and fellowship of your hunting trip. Talk about what it’s like to have the world wake up around you, and to see the woods as the wolf does. Share your table fare both directly, by cooking for people who are curious about wild game, and also through your social media channels. All of these activities earn points for our lifestyle. I’m not advocating for never showing a trophy shot. But I am saying when you do, make sure you’re not just going through the motions. Think about the content. Remind yourself that your audience matters, no matter how many followers you have. We’re going to dive deeper into this conversation today. We’ll actually be talking about a lot of different things. Today’s guest is Mahting Putelis, the founder of Hunt to Eat. Mahting would be considered new to hunting and the hunting industry to some. He’s outspoken by nature, he’s ruffling some feathers for sure. He makes some from the old guard uncomfortable. He doesn’t care about hunting’s societal norms established thus far and is willing to speak up with he disagrees. Don't Miss the Hunt to Eat + GoWild ShirtMahting and his team designed up the perfect shirt for GoWild.  We're excited about it. I've already bought mine. Don't miss out. Buy yours now.Log TimeAs always, log your time on GoWild for this episode and let us know what you think about the conversation. Maybe you disagree with me or Mahting, or maybe you have something to add. I love seeing your feedback on the show. Often you all think of things in a way I haven’t yet. So please be sure to log time and let us know your take.Hunt to Eat WebsiteMahting’s Keynote Outdoor Life ArticleRinella Video We Talk AboutRestless Native is Sponsored by Ramcat BroadheadsSo many of our guests have talked about how much hard work they put into their hunting season. Just like you, they train for the year to ensure they make a quick, ethical kill on the animal.To do that as an archer, you need a high quality broadhead in your quiver, which is why I’m bringing this message to you from our sponsor, Ramcat Broadheads.Keep listening—we’ve got a deal for you in just a second.First, I wanted to tell you about the technology behind these blades. Ramcats make a wickedly accurate broadhead that is known for being a highly technical and meticulously designed.They work a bit differently than what you’re use to. They have concave scoops that create an airfoil, which eliminates wind planing. This forces air to slip over the ferrule and arrow shaft for best in-class accuracy and impact energy.It’s time to put Ramcat’s top performance in your quiver. It doesn’t matter if you’re shooting a recurve, compound or crossbow, and no matter the speed of your bow.You can get 25% off your first purchase of Ramcat Broadheads with code gowild2018.This info is also in the show notes. Thank you to Ramcat Broadheads for sponsoring Restless Native. We appreciate ya