Patrick Schaefer joins the show for a great conversation about how the outdoors and hunting has positively impacted his life, even helping him cope with losing a parent at a young age. Patrick dives into his favorite outdoor brands and podcasts, balancing the responsibilities of life while still doing the things he loves and appreciating nature's divine design.

Patrick  is a husband, stepfather, and fireman holding the rank of Battalion Chief, an avid outdoorsman, and a DIY public land hunter who spends regular time in the wilderness of Texas, Colorado, and Alaska.

Quotes:

"Try to leave everything better than you found it." 

Topics Discussed:

• Getting started in the outdoors
• God, nature & appreciation 
• Losing a father at a young age
• Becoming a Firefighter
• Working through depression
• The importance of mentors
• Being the father, you didn't have
• Land stewardship & being environmentally conscious 
• Balancing work, family & hunting
• Encouraging kids to love the outdoors
• Hunting in Colorado & Alaska 
• Favorite gear & brands

Resources Mentioned:

• Instagram: Patrick Schaefer
• Katadyn Water Filters
• KUIU
• First Lite
• 4Ocean
• Book: Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink
• Book: Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell
• Podcast: The Joe Rogan Experience 
• Podcast: The Meat Eater
• Podcast: Anglers Happy Hour

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