This! Is without a doubt one of the most meaningful episodes I’ll ever record. In this episode my good friend Bruce Turner to recap his recent elk hunt and then we shift gears and talk about his experience transitioning out of the military and into civilian life. Let me tell you, if you are in the military, a veteran, or have a veteran in your life you’re not going to want to miss the second half of this episode! https://learn.vaclaimsinsider.com

On this episode I opened the mic to anyone that was available to come on the show. First I catch up with my nephew Dillon mid workout then talk whitetails with my old friend Jeremy.

On this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Terry Koehler, owner and founder of Dove Gear. Mr Koehler is well known in the golf industry for his innovations and has now brought his innovative talents to the hunting world. When not dove hunting or golfing he enjoys saltwater fishing and working with his bird dog.

Simply put, Michael Cravens is a conservation warrior. He serves as the Advocacy Director for the Arizona Wildlife Federation and is the Vice Chairman of the Arizona Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. In addition he is a true adventurer at heart taking advantage of any opportunity he can to get out and experience the wild.

This week I sit down with elk hunting guide and podcaster Jim Aiken to talk about how a guy from Pennsylvania ends up guiding horseback hunters for elk and the importance of chasing your dreams. You won’t want to miss this one.

This episode was actually recorded last year when I lived in Prescott Arizona I had come home to southern Arizona to hang out with some good friends and my brother while we chased my personal favorite, Javelina. I sit down with my buddy Garrett who helped us fill my brother’s tag that week. Garrett is a local rancher, wildland fire fighter, historic bar owner, and adobe mason tasked with restoring and protecting many historical buildings in the area. I also had the pleasure of meeting and talking to "Bob the Bartender" who set us straight on some of the local history.

Welcome and thanks for listening! In this episode I just wanted to introduce myself and the podcast by telling the story of my first and only lion. https://artoftheoutdoorsman.webs.com/