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Jake Arvold from 1st Phorm Outdoors hops on the show this week. Jake created 1st Phorm Outdoors with his main mission being to help people live a fit, healthy, and active lifestyle in order to enjoy the outdoors at its full potential. Other conversation includes making fitness a lifestyle & just getting started, helping real people get real results,  finding your passion and working endlessly, and just because you're getting old does not mean you have to stop chasing your dreams. All that and more!

Follow Jakes Journey @1stphormoutdoors 

Joined this week by Amy Tucker, founder of Salty Britches. Salty Britches is a soothing long-lasting barrier against skin irritation for any occasion. Created to withstand salt water chafing and now trusted by families, athletes and military personnel for year-round all-day protection. If you're like me and spend a lot of time in the mountains and suffer from chafing, Salty Britches will keep you in the game. Ive seen runners who have ran 100 miles while using Salty Britches and yes, zero chafing. The hope is to help keep you guys in the backcountry for as long as possible, and with salty britches you wont have to worry about a thing. 

Amy and I also talk about what it was like quitting her corporate job, the hard work required to be an entrepreneur, turkey hunting,  and much more. Amy has such a kind soul and positive outlook on life and it was a pleasure having her join the show! 

Use code "MTNOCKS" for 20% off ointments 

Follow Amy @getsaltybritches 

Solo adventure this week recapping my experience running the Mid State Mile Last Man Standing Ultra Marathon in Nashville, TN. Why do I choose to run ultras? What was the training plan? What is it like living your life 20 mins at a time? Why do have to suffer? Does ultra prepare you for life? & How the ultra mindset correlates to hunting the mountains. 

Back in studio with Craig Jacobson. The guys spoke about the floods in Montana, taking chances in life, the negative effects social media can have, and much more. A big message of this episode was that this is not all hunting all the time. Of course, this is a western style hunting pod. But conversations such as this one can always come back full circle and be applied to not only life in general but also the mountains. 

Collin Cottrell is an individual that was brought to my attention via a mutual friend. "He's a great guy and I think he would be an awesome guest for your podcast". That all turned out to be true as you'll see. But Collin is more than just a guest on the podcast. He's now a friend. He's someone I did not know I needed in my life. He's a great mentor and also has a blue collar mindset. Collin opens up about his former life and why he made the choice to change & adapt into the person he is today. Collin is also the owner of High Caliber Hunts in Texas. This is a moving episode that you will not want to miss. 

Donate $100 to the HHAUSA Last Man Standing Foundation for a chance to win a FREE High Caliber thermal hog hunt along with a pair of NEW Vortex 10-42 binos. Link below.

Follow Collin's journey @Collin_Cottrell & @HighCaliberHunts

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Triple A baseball player, JP France with the guest spot this week. JP was drafted out of Mississippi St by the Houston Astros and has a passion for bowhunting. Although he doesn't get to hunt as often as he'd like, his passion is there. You baseball guys will enjoy this conversation as we speak on just how similar baseball and bowhunting are to one another. 

Follow JP's journey @thefrenchman28

The mastermind behind it all, Jon Cox joins the show. Jon & his significant other, Becca are the creators and directors for one of the baddest last man standing ultra marathon events going .. The Mid-State Mile. Also known as "The murder mile" Tyler will be competing in this race on June 18th in Franklin, TN. Tyler & Jon talk all things mid-state. From how it became an event, the success its had thus far, course rules, what runners should expect & much more. Jon also explains what it means to "train the quit out of your life." 

If you would like to donate to the HHAUSA last man standing fundraiser the link is listed below. 

Make sure to follow along on IG as the race progresses @midstatemile & @jonruns 

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A bow only western hunter from Montana, Dillon Ness. Dillon's passion for bowhunting is bar none. When with him I could feel the passion in the manner that he spoke. Elk, bear, antelope, mule deer... doesn't matter. Dillon lives for this. We talked about what drives him and helps push him year after year. This is an inspiring episode that you will not want to miss. 

*Intro* : Excerpt from Cameron Hanes new book "Endure" 

Alex Tucker from Austin, Texas was gracious with his time and joined the show this week. We talked about his company DNA Archery, what it means being a 1st generation bow hunter, how bowhunting has enriched his life and much more. Alex also dove into the struggles he had early on in his life and how he managed to overcome them and become the man he is today. Alex has one of those stories that everyone needs to hear, and we appreciate him opening up and shining light on it. 

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Koby Owens, a freelance photographer in Montana talks anything & everything photography. Koby is new to the industry but is already making great strides at showcasing his work. We discuss what it's like making it in the hunting industry, inspiring creatives, how to market yourself/ your brand, how photos tell a story, equipment/ all purpose lens, editing, 3 important tips for beginners, and much more. Interested in documenting your Montana elk hunt this fall? Check out Koby's portfolio: 

KobyOwensPhotography.com 
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