May 11, 2026

Ep 199 The Hunting Stories Podcast: Daniel Vitalis

1 hour 8 minutes

From Wild Foods to Wildlife Warfare: Hunting, Foraging, and Surprising Stories with Daniel Vitalis.

Join us as Daniel Vitalis shares his incredible journey from wild foods enthusiast to television host and hunter. Discover how a passion for wild ingredients led him through outrageous hunts, wild critique of hunting culture, and unexpected encounters with nature's raw power.

In this episode:

Daniel’s transition from veganism and plant-based diets to hunting for wild game

How wild foods and hunting are bridging the modern disconnect in food sources

His experiences with unique hunts, including bears, sharks, and invasive species

The dangers of wildlife hunting and unexpected animal mishaps caught on film

The role of wild fats and oils, especially bear fat, in sustainable food and cooking

Behind-the-scenes stories from filming wildlife behavior, including a bear falling from a tree

The evolution of hunting culture from trophy to food-centered pursuits

How to get started with hunting as an adult and the importance of community and education

Surprising wildlife stories from Hawaii, Maine, and Florida Keys

Daniel’s plans for wild food episodes and lessons learned from the field

Daniel Vitalis - Official Website

Wildfed TV Show - Outdoor Channel

Surthrival - Wild Food Supplements

Instagram - Daniel Vitalis

All 60 episodes of Wildfed on MyOutdoorTV

Instagram

Website

Note: This episode features bold stories of wildlife encounters, wild food recipes, and the realities of hunting. Listener discretion is advised.

Website: http://www.wildfed.com

WildFed Season 6 is now airing on Outdoor Channel (viewable on FrndlyTV if you don't have cable).

Seasons 1-6 are available to stream on MyOutdoorTV as well.

Daniel Instagram: @danielvitalis
WildFed Instagram: @wild.fed
WildFed on Facebook: facebook.com/wildfedshow

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