Restless Native

"I want GoWild community members to know who I am if they have issues, and that somebody actually cares. I want to be able to fix it for you. I want to help you." — Chris Gleim, Co-Founder of GoWildSpoiler alert: There are GoWild spoilers. GoWild is in the process of completing a survey for research. The answers outline GoWild criticisms, and there are compliments of the platform. We don't hide from any of it. We hit each concern or outlying comment head on. My cofounder, Chris Gleim, joined me in Texas for a business trip. On one of our last mornings together, we sat down over coffee and chatted the future of GoWild. This survey will be used to help us build a better product over time. We're using it to validate hunches or ideas we have internally. My Co-Founder Chris Gleim and I sit down to discuss some of the preliminary feedback from the survey and address the anonymous comments from this survey. Restless Native is brought to you by Obsession Bows. These bows are made specifically for you. They are custom bows that deliver custom experiences. Obsession is the leader in detail, creating bows for hunters by hunters. Field-tested with the relentless need to never settle, the people at Obsession leave the woods and enter the shop with innovation in mind. A bow that performs on its own level and redefines what Smooth, Fast & Deadly truly mean. The Obsessed never rest when it comes to performance and every hand and every tool that touches your bow has it’s specific purpose. A system that works like a well-oiled machine to deliver not only purpose but memories. Visit ObsessionBows.com to build for your dream bow. Use code "GOWILD19" to save 15% off your Obsession Bow.

“How you carry yourself, how you interact with anti-hunters, how you present your harvested animals, how you follow the law even when no one is looking—it all matters. We are stewards of this lifestyle just like we are with our public lands. The debate is not about hunter versus anti-hunter. When you don’t carry the flame with honor and respect, you lose the people on the fence.”— Brad Luttrell, Hunter's Horn article Today, I’m going to tell you a story.  There is no guest. It’s just me, and a tale of how I got to be sitting at this mic today. Last year, I wrote an article for Houston Safari Club Foundation’s publication, Hunter’s Horn, about how we can flip social media from anti-hunter to hunter recruitment. I talked about the founding of GoWild, but even deeper than that, I talked about my story as a hunter.I’m in the process of submitting another story to Hunter’s Horn, and have been thinking about this one and the statement it makes. With permission of Houston Safari Club Foundation, I’m going to read you that story today. This show may not be for everybody, but I hope it connects with some of you. You’ve gotten to know me as a podcast host, which is off the cuff. But this is me as a writer, which although still me, it is a different version. Slower, methodical and contemplative. Thanks to Houston Safari Club Foundation for letting me share this tale. Note: While this is not a paid ad, Houston Safari Club Foundation is a sponsor of GoWild and Restless Native.Restless Native is Sponsored by Allen’s Shocker GearTurkey season is here, and I could not be more pumped to go after those long beards. I just found some new turkey gear hitting the market from Allen. It’s the Shocker Turkey Hunting lineup, and I’m really excited about this stuff and I’ll be putting it to the test this year. To be Shocker-worthy, a product must possess the exact elements to make turkey hunting easier, and make you a better hunter. Each item in the Shocker product line is designed, from inception, with purpose-driven storage compartments, specific features and item orientations with turkey hunting-solely in mind. Each one of these (5) individual items are a critical turkey hunting accessory providing a strong modular foundation to the overall “SHOCKER” Turkey Hunting Collection.Shop the Shocker Lineup from Allen Now

“I immersed my life in it. I took jobs that didn’t pay as much. But I was flexible. Being flexible and being willing to take a jump (got me to Vortex).”— Mark Boardman on his path to Vortex All websites have an "About Us," right? Not this one. Here is what I found in the Vortex Optics “About YOU” section. "Normally this is the section where it’s “About Us”. But at Vortex, it’s All About You.Rather than go on about “Us” and how long we’ve been in business and how great we are, we focus on you, what you need, what you want, what’s important to you—because that’s what makes us tick."It goes on to say it’s people, products and promises. I think that’s cool. You’re going to see that same passion come through when Mark Boardman talks about how the company operates, how it serves its customers and how it makes some of the best optics on the market. Many of you will know Mark Boardman, maybe not by name, but as the guy who went Sitka hunting with Rinella on MeatEater. I think he’s been on the podcast at some point, too. If you like this interview, you should certainly check out those shows. Vortex OpticsShop DiamondbacksShop Vortex RangefindersRestless Native is Sponsored by Allen’s Shocker GearTurkey season is here, and I could not be more pumped to go after those long beards. I just found some new turkey gear hitting the market from Allen. It’s the Shocker Turkey Hunting lineup, and I’m really excited about this stuff and I’ll be putting it to the test this year. To be Shocker-worthy, a product must possess the exact elements to make turkey hunting easier, and make you a better hunter. Each item in the Shocker product line is designed, from inception, with purpose-driven storage compartments, specific features and item orientations with turkey hunting-solely in mind. Each one of these (5) individual items are a critical turkey hunting accessory providing a strong modular foundation to the overall “SHOCKER” Turkey Hunting Collection.Shop the Shocker Lineup from Allen Now

“We wouldn’t have as many anti-hunters if we approached that reason ‘why’ better. We’re so good at explaining why we do it to one another, but we’ve failed at explaining it to someone who hasn’t experienced it or is an anti-hunter.”— Sarah BruneNo matter what you do, working with good people matters. Today's guest is just that. Sarah is one of my favorite people I've met in the hunting industry. She's the Director of Marketing with ALPS Mountaineering and ALPS OutdoorZ. You all have likely seen the promotions GoWild has done with ALPS. That's because I love working with Sarah. What I've learned, and not only in this industry but all industries, is that there is no silver bullet in marketing or business. There will always be bigger accounts to be won, but it's the people you partner and work with who make it special. Enjoy this show with Sarah. It's real conversation, with barely any guidance. This is what it's all about. ALPS Mountaineering ALPS OutdoorZBrad's Bag, the TraverseRestless Native is Sponsored by Allen’s Shocker GearTurkey season is here, and I could not be more pumped to go after those long beards. I just found some new turkey gear hitting the market from Allen. It’s the Shocker Turkey Hunting lineup, and I’m really excited about this stuff and I’ll be putting it to the test this year. To be Shocker-worthy, a product must possess the exact elements to make turkey hunting easier, and make you a better hunter. Each item in the Shocker product line is designed, from inception, with purpose-driven storage compartments, specific features and item orientations with turkey hunting-solely in mind. Each one of these (5) individual items are a critical turkey hunting accessory providing a strong modular foundation to the overall “SHOCKER” Turkey Hunting Collection.Shop the Shocker Lineup from Allen Now

“That blood goes right back into the soil that nourished them. It’s a really profound moment for us. It’s sad, but it’s incredibly beautiful, too. The amount of gratitude that we have for that animal, and being there as it’s dying, it’s a beautiful thing. But it’s not an easy thing. We live in a culture of ease. Our emotions should not dictate our actions.”— Tara CoutureTara Couture farms her own food, utilizes the entirety of the animal, lives as green as possible, and she cares about this planet. If you’ve listened to any amount of Restless Natives, you know that could not be more up my alley.Tara’s blowing up right now on social media. She’s fighting the good fight, discussing her lifestyle and her diet, which is certainly not mainstream. She gets challenged and she pushes back. It’s great to see her stand up for what she believes. I do have a fear for Tara, though. As she continues into this journey as an unintended social media influencer, the battles she’s fighting today may be won, but the war won’t stop. I hope she can maintain her enthusiasm for educating and explaining, and I hope she can maintain her patience. It’s hard to do that for very long without becoming a cynic or just completely defeated. I think you’ll agree with me though, I think Tara’s got the energy it takes to keep on fighting that good fight. It’s probably all of that animal fat powering her brain. Find Tara on InstagramDon’t forget to log time on GoWild, where you can connect with other foodies on the Cooking and Gardening TrailsShop Allen's Turkey LineupRestless Native is Sponsored by Allen’s Shocker GearTurkey season is here, and I could not be more pumped to go after those long beards. I just found some new turkey gear hitting the market from Allen. It’s the Shocker Turkey Hunting lineup, and I’m really excited about this stuff and I’ll be putting it to the test this year. To be Shocker-worthy, a product must possess the exact elements to make turkey hunting easier, and make you a better hunter. Each item in the Shocker product line is designed, from inception, with purpose-driven storage compartments, specific features and item orientations with turkey hunting-solely in mind. Each one of these (5) individual items are a critical turkey hunting accessory providing a strong modular foundation to the overall “SHOCKER” Turkey Hunting Collection.Shop the Shocker Lineup from Allen Now

“My wife had my daughter and 7 days later I went on tour for 56 days before coming home. We were gone a lot. Yeah, it’s tough. But my wife’s awesome and we dealt with it. It’s my livelihood and it’s what I’ve always wanted to do. I signed up for this. Everything comes to an end."— Jimmy HermanToday, we have a fur trapper and hunter who’s performed at the Grammys, on Jay Leno and Good Morning America, and stood alongside Steven Tyler, Keith Urban, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. And again, he knows how to run a trap line. That’s pretty cool. We’re chatting with Jimmy Herman, a fiddle player who’s seen tons of success over the last decade. He toured with Carrie Underwood for years, and was beyond the guy in the background. He was very much a star in the show.Jimmy probably looks more like what you’d envision your typical fiddler to look like versus a standard trapper. In fact, in the show I’ll share my story about the first time I saw him and thought, “Who’s the guy with the long hair, lip ring and bell bottoms?”Jimmy's WebsiteDon't forget to log time on GoWild, the best app for trappers and hunters like Jimmy and yourselfShop Allen GearRestless Native is Sponsored by Allen’s Shocker GearTurkey season is here, and I could not be more pumped to go after those long beards. I just found some new turkey gear hitting the market from Allen. It’s the Shocker Turkey Hunting lineup, and I’m really excited about this stuff and I’ll be putting it to the test this year. To be Shocker-worthy, a product must possess the exact elements to make turkey hunting easier, and make you a better hunter. Each item in the Shocker product line is designed, from inception, with purpose-driven storage compartments, specific features and item orientations with turkey hunting-solely in mind. Each one of these (5) individual items are a critical turkey hunting accessory providing a strong modular foundation to the overall “SHOCKER” Turkey Hunting Collection.Shop the Shocker Lineup from Allen Now

"I made the Olympic trials and finals, but you pick a bad day to have a bad day, and you're like, 'crap, I just wasted four years.'"— Bert SorinIn 1980, a school teacher named Richard Sorin spent his days teaching, and in the evenings he’d drive his 1974 Land Cruiser across town to load the roof with steel, all so he could bring it home and hack away at it in his garage.And that’s what it takes. Richard was building the foundation of a company, Sorin Exercise Equipment. For many, this is what success looks like. It’s not overnight. It’s not even over a year. It’s trial and error. It’s failure, real tears, heartache, sacrifice, and burning the midnight oil. Today’s guest knows that well. It’s Richard Sorin’s son, who went on to run Richard’s company Sorinex. That’s Sorin Exercise Equipment for those of you who aren’t properly caffeinated yet. Bert is a bit of a freak. He’s a total beast in the gym, an extreme adventurer and hunter in the woods, and he’s a great business mind. He and I get into a bit of everything on this episode. You're going to like it. I hope it leaves you inspired. It might even leave you a bit... hungry?Follow Bert on InstagramSorin Exercise Equipment websiteRestless Native is Sponsored by Allen’s Shocker GearTurkey season is here, and I could not be more pumped to go after those long beards. I just found some new turkey gear hitting the market from Allen. It’s the Shocker Turkey Hunting lineup, and I’m really excited about this stuff and I’ll be putting it to the test this year. To be Shocker-worthy, a product must possess the exact elements to make turkey hunting easier, and make you a better hunter. Each item in the Shocker product line is designed, from inception, with purpose-driven storage compartments, specific features and item orientations with turkey hunting-solely in mind. Each one of these (5) individual items are a critical turkey hunting accessory providing a strong modular foundation to the overall “SHOCKER” Turkey Hunting Collection.Shop the Shocker Lineup from Allen Now

"As we see the traditional storytellers retire, it's about bringing up the next generation. We have a lot of young people, but I don't want to lose the baby boomer's knowledge. Some of these people have been doing this for 35 yers and they've made the mistakes we don't want to make ourselves."— Kevin OrthmanI met Kevin Orthman just a few days before GoWild launched. And he's been one of our best supporters ever since. I joined POMA for the connections, thinking it could help us pickup some good advertisers as we grow. What I got was so much more. I've made friends, found teammates, met thought leaders, and founded many businesses relationships. The Professional Outdoor Media Association is the best program we work with. I can’t wait for the convention this summer and highly recommend you check it out. If you like this show and are interested in POMA, remember, memberships are cheap. And as I point out in the show. Nobody is paying me to say this. In fact I pay POMA.  It’s a lengthy discussion but it’s good. Stick around and let us know what you think. Restless Native is Sponsored by Allen’s Shocker GearTurkey season is almost here, and I could not be more pumped to go after those long beards. I just found some new turkey gear hitting the market from Allen. It’s the Shocker Turkey Hunting lineup, and I’m really excited about this stuff and I’ll be putting it to the test this year. To be Shocker-worthy, a product must possess the exact elements to make turkey hunting easier, and make you a better hunter. Each item in the Shocker product line is designed, from inception, with purpose-driven storage compartments, specific features and item orientations with turkey hunting-solely in mind. Each one of these (5) individual items are a critical turkey hunting accessory providing a strong modular foundation to the overall “SHOCKER” Turkey Hunting Collection.Shop the Shocker Lineup from Allen Now

"We're so high up, the people look like ants. A solo climber started to fall. You could tell he was unconscious. As he was falling he was taking out other climbers. The guide was a first responder and he had to go. He said, 'if anyone wants to leave, you have to come now.' I didn't want to be the person who made us come down before the summit..." – Jenn CallahanThe Ironman race is known as the ultimate feet among distance athletes. People have died trying this race. Seriously.Today’s guest is among those few people to even dare this feat. The triathlon consists of a 2.4-mile swim in open water, a 112-mile bike ride and a marathon, which is 26.2 miles. There are no breaks. It is widely considered the most difficult single-day sporting event in the world. Today’s guest is one of the few people I know who have attempted at Ironman. We’ll hear about that story today, but I want you to know the sacrifice that it takes to even train for these things. Anytime I’ve ever talked to someone who does them will tell you, there is no time for television, movies, or hobbies, and you even have to start cutting back on social events or family time. It requires an incredible amount of focus. Jenn is more than a tri-athlete though. She’s done 16 marathons, again, 26.2 miles each. She’s training for another right now and plans to do at least three this year. She’s climbed a mountain, a story that we’ll hear about in frightening detail. She does a backcountry fishing trip that is certainly more extreme than what anyone I know signs up for—eight days in bear country with no gun, no spray, minimal amounts of backup food, and mile-long portages through the woods to hop from lake to lake while fishing for survival. She’s also a hunter in pursuit of many firsts. It goes without saying that Jenn is one of the most driven people I know. If she falls short of a goal, it is going to eat at her like salt on an open wound. Jenn’s first official week with GoWild was at our company retreat, where we played some team building games. It didn’t take long to see behind her sweet and humble presence is a tiger waiting to pounce at the sign of competition.She’s become a good friend of mine and the founders here at GoWild. I’m lucky to get to work with her every day, and so grateful our paths crossed to bring her here. Restless Native is Sponsored by Allen's Shocker GearTurkey season is almost here, and I could not be more pumped to go after those long beards. I just found some new turkey gear hitting the market from Allen. It’s the Shocker Turkey Hunting lineup, and I’m really excited about this stuff and I’ll be putting it to the test this year. To be Shocker-worthy, a product must possess the exact elements to make turkey hunting easier, and make you a better hunter. Each item in the Shocker product line is designed, from inception, with purpose-driven storage compartments, specific features and item orientations with turkey hunting-solely in mind. Each one of these (5) individual items are a critical turkey hunting accessory providing a strong modular foundation to the overall “SHOCKER” Turkey Hunting Collection.Shop the Shocker Lineup from Allen Now

“It’s a meaningful process. It’s so rewarding to go out and see people who want to harvest their own food, have a low carbon footprint and know where that food comes from."- Becky Humphries, CEO National Wild Turkey FederationBecky Humphries has four decades of experience in wildlife management and conservation. Who is Becky? She’s the Chief Executive Officer of the National Wild Turkey Federation. She’s been a critical leader in NWTF's Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt. initiative. And she’s a tremendous advocate for R3, that’s the recruitment, retention and reactivation of hunters.  Becky has also worked with Ducks Unlimited where she focused on conservation delivery, policy and science. She served the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment for 32 years, including seven years as department director. As many of you know, GoWild recently partnered with the National Wild Turkey Federation. We're kicking this effort off with a turkey hunting sweepstakes, open to any NWTF members. Download the GoWild app on Android or iPhone and search NWTF to find out how to enter. The NWTF’s convention was a few weeks ago, and our team was there for a few days checking out the booths, chatting with mentors and R3 Coordinators, and I got to sit down with Becky to talk about where NWTF has been, but most importantly, where it’s going. Communicating with the next generation is a passion of mine and Becky’s.  We’ll get into that and more. You can donate to NWTF by texting your donation about to 864.754.6983Becky on MeatEaterRestless Native is sponsored by GoWild. GoWild is the fastest growing social media and activity tracking platform for outdoors enthusiasts.With this platform, you can live track your hikes, scouts, hunts, archery practice and more. You can keep a log of all of your photos and stats for your elk, deer, fish, turkeys and whatever else you can think of. You can connect with likeminded people and learn from them! You can find and share recipes for your wild game. And you can win gear, totally free to you, along the way. GoWild just launched a partnership with NWTF, and along with that, we have a turkey hunting sweepstakes. You can click here to learn more, but just know we’re sending two folks to Wisconsin for a turkey hunting trip of a lifetime! Find GoWild on Android or iPhone. And if you’re already there, we’d love a 5 star review. If you don’t think it’s worth 5 stars, you can message me on GoWild and tell me why, and we’ll make it right. Thanks to everyone on the GoWild team for their hard work, which makes this podcast possible.Download GoWild NowGoWild Partners with NWTF