Clayton Smith is a fellow Marine who found his passion in building precision rifles. He owns West Texas Ordinance (WTO) where he builds custom rifles to order. He brought two of them out to the ranch for a fun shoot to test out some Leica scopes. He has a skill for shooting, a passion for hunting, and sense of duty to pass it to the next generation. Check him out on Facebook or his website:
 https://westtexordnance.com

In this episode we will learn about Dave Knesek. Dave is a retired Navy SEAL who teaches at the FTW by day and tells dirty jokes at the bar by night. He's a true wealth of knowledge and the first phone number to dial when the zombie apocalypse ends the world as we know it. He has a passion for self reliance, bushcraft, and living off the land. 

Tune in to this podcast episode to hear about the adventures of a Reconnaissance Marine and Scout Sniper instructor who started with the FTW at the ground level and returned last week with his sons for their introduction to rifle hunting. You'll learn valuable insights and tips for hunting enthusiasts, and hear a touching story of a father bonding with his sons over a shared love of the outdoors. 

Matthew is a world wide hunter with stories across the globe. Join me as I hear about his safari adventures in Italy, excursions around Africa, and the history of the Amy Bell Foundation. Amy was Matthew's late sister who unexpectedly passed away, but not before creating a foundation that nobody could have foreseen would grow into a source of relief for many who struggle to live in some of the hardest environments imaginable. 

Mark Haldane is the property manager for a 500,000 acre game reserve  in Mozambique. Mark saw the potential and when the opportunity presented itself he took it on. Listen to his story to rebuild an ecosystem despite the effects of war, poverty, poaching, and bureaucracy. 

If you'd like to support Mark or attend a safari click the link below: 
https://www.zambezedeltasafaris.com

Part 2 episode: 
Wild game Chef Josh Schwencke is one of the FTW's newest additions to the school house. In this episode you will get to meet Josh, learn about his business Gastronomy, and his efforts to keep traditional meal prep from becoming a forgotten skill. Josh takes a great deal of pride and excitement teaching our guests how to prepare wild meat cuisine that even the most picky eater would forget they didn't like. Thank you for listening!

Wild game Chef Josh Schwencke is one of the FTW's newest additions to the school house. In this episode you will get to meet Josh, learn about his business Gastronomy, and his efforts to keep traditional meal prep from becoming a forgotten skill. Josh takes a great deal of pride and excitement teaching our guests how to prepare wild meat cuisine that even the most picky eater would forget they didn't like. In an effort to keep each of our episodes around the 1 hour mark we have split this episode into two parts, please continue with the next episode to finish the interview. Thank you for listening!

Doug (aka Dog) is a 25 year retired Navy SEAL Sniper and the Senior Instructor at the FTW Ranch. Join us as Doug talks about his journey from sleeping on torpedos to hiking the rocky slopes of the Texas Hill Country. We also discuss the Advanced shooting class, what to expect as a student, and how to prepare for it. Doug played a major role in the creation of the FTW Ranch and it was a pleasure to hear him talk about it.

Doug's book recommendations:
"The Talent Code", by Daniel Coyle

Welcome to the FTW Ranch Podcast! This ranch is a rare and special intersection within the long range shooting, world wide hunting, Safari, and Tier 1 military sniper communities. Join me as Tim describes the journey from an idea among friends, to the massive hunting, training, and exotic breeding operation that is the FTW today.