Maranda and I met at TAC this year here in TN. We have been talking ever since about getting together for this episode and I am so glad we did finally do it. Maranda has a heart of gold and a humble mindset to learning. Listen in and learn how sometimes taking a step back and being an observer and "pack mule" will teach you lessons you cannot replace. We talk about the value of mental toughness and how no amount of physical strength will get you past the suck more than the mental game but you have to exercise that too every day! Thank you Maranda for giving us a glimpse of your heart and soul in this podcast. We will need to do it again soon. 

Sue Tidwell joins me for a conversation about Africa! We talk about her book coming out soon that describes the Savanna from a view of those who live day in and day out in it. Sue, a non hunter was able to see the necessity of hunters and the hunting community and how it affects conservation efforts overseas. IT is important to see from the view of Lillian and others who are native conservers of the lands and wild game over there. 

Listen in and hear her passion for sharing the stories of those who need to be heard! Go to suetidwell.com to find all of the information of when the book will be released and how to get on the email list. 

This episode is part one of a conversation with Kerra Nibset. We will be getting to know Kerra a bit in this podcast and hearing how this Canadian found her calling. She has a heart for our waterfowl and honestly our whole ecosystem. Listen in as we talk protection of the species she specializes in and how hunters have such an important part in doing that specifically. Thank you Kerra for your wisdom and I cannot wait for part two to release for detailed talking about conservation and more!

Stephanie and I got passionate in this episode about the value of archery in schools! You will hear how confidence is built and how the school systems that choose to allow the NASP program in have noticed a difference in the students who have grown in it. The value found in success in a child as young as 4th grade.

Listen in as we talk the importance of form and practice and how there is no such thing as muscle memory! It is about time. Stephanie gives some great advice on how you can create better habits and how to ask others for help. 

We also get to hear about a personal project that I hope to definitely be a part of in any capacity even if it is the cook! 

Enjoy this episode. Let us know what stands out to you and how you plan on applying it!

Ryan and I had a great conversation that discussed a few of his passions that lined up very similarly with mine. Ryan tells us how the outdoors switched from a pastime to a passion and how he has made it a life project. Sometimes this happens slowly over time and sometimes this happens in a moment. Listen in and find out how that happened for him but also how he has created a way to pass it on. 

We also dip into the views from a hunter of the male side looking in and over the years that women have grown in our community. We discuss the impact we as hunters have and how it is different for each individual person. We talk about that responsibility and how it has evolved over time. 

Let us know what you think and how you can be a part of the impact! 

Olivia and I sat down and had a conversation a few weeks ago and again on this episode of Her Wild Outdoors. You will hear in the episode the accolades that she has earned and the validity of her passions for our hunting community. We were able to discuss how important communication is toward the anti and non hunters in our world. How important is a woman's voice in our industry? How can it be utilized for the best? When is it important to stand up and be bold and when is it important to create a common thread? Olivia shares with us some great skills to have, some amazing advice on dialogue and what to not do when trying to save our community and our wildlife!

Madi gave me the honor of an awesome conversation about physical well being and mental well being in and out of the field. We were able to talk about the head space we need to be in to come through successful not just with an animal but with safety and respect to that hunt. When focusing on things that matter the mind and body follow suit. Self confidence and self worth is something we all need to balance out for ourselves. It gets carried into the field and can make or break you. Listen in and let us know what you think. Thank you for your support!