The art of tracking an animal has been called one of the earliest forms of science. The first deductive thinking of our distant ancestors, in search of food.

Together Alex van den Heever and Renias Mhlongo are helping to ensure these ancient techniques survive. Their books about tracking and their very own Tracker Academy continue to enhance tourism and conservation in South Africa — where they both live. While also educating a wider audience about the importance of diversity, the power of relationships in the workplace and how thinking like a tracker is essential for modern businesses all over the world.

Not only are they some of the most skilled trackers in the world, but they also happen to be fantastic story tellers too. Once again a big thank you to Renias and Alex for sharing their time and expertise!

You can visit their main website at alexandren.com or visit their Facebook page.
You can follow Alex on Instagram
Find the tracker academy at trackeracademy.co.za and follow on Instagram + Facebook
Also be sure to check out their 'Tracker Manual' and their biography 'Changing a Leopards spots'

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Justin has been unlocking South Africa’s foraging potential since he was a teenager. Having honed his mushroom senses for over 15 years, we’re excited to say he’s agreed to share a giant basket of skills and stories with us today.

Thanks again to Justin for sharing his wisdom with us!

You can follow Justin on Instagram @fungiandfragrance
Visit his website - followyournose.co.za
And read the first e-book edition of his soon to be published book - Mushrooms Hunting South Africa at learningmushrooms.com

You can also stay up to date with Robin and the podcast @thewilddispatch on Instagram and Tiktok - wild updates dispatched weekly!

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A man who’s helped bring many a fat gobbler into range… helping other folks find success has been Joe Costarella’s jam for many years. Today he serves up a big helping of tips and tactics, giving us the tools we need to outwit those feathery dinosaurs —Just in time for the season!

Joe also shares what it’s like growing up in Sonoma county, learning to hunt, joining the family business, and why he’s no-longer the biggest fan of eating fish.

Thanks again to Joe for all the skills and amazing stories!

And a big thank-you to Adrienne from West Coast Archery Shop for connecting us on this episode!

You can find Joe on Instagram

Check out the family business at costarellaseafoods.com

And find West Coast Archery shop at westcoastarcheryshop.com

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Today Robin hears how Dennis Mckiver's life saving, death-defying story concludes.

Ever wonder what it's like treating a medical emergency in the middle of a enormous angry ocean? Why poachers hate it when fish & game work nights? And how it feels to have your parachute fail while falling at terminal velocity... more than one time?

Dennis answers all (and more) in the final episode of this double-parter. Thanks again to Dennis for all the wild stories!

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A man who’s had more than his fair share of close calls in the wild — it’s perhaps unsurprising that Dennis McKiver has a mountain of stories to tell.

From farm-town life south of Sacramento, to his military days across the world, to a career spent chasing poachers for California fish and game, Dennis shares all in the first of two episodes on The Wild Dispatch.

He also happens to be a local member of the hunter-ed squad, and introduced Robin to the concept of bow-hunting.

Thanks again to Dennis for sharing his skills and stories with us!

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Today I'm excited to introduce Dylan Love: Creator and host of PH journals - the biggest hunting podcast in Africa.  On top of sharing his wild story, Dylan and I discuss bunch of subjects from the hunting world: How conservation works in South Africa, the mental health issues that surround the PH (guiding) industry, and the controversy that surrounds the term 'trophy hunter'.  Hold onto your seats folks, this one goes deep.

Thanks again to Dylan for taking the time to sit down and chew the fat with me.

Follow Dylan on Instagram and YouTube
Check out his outfitting service at Uthandao safaris
Listen to The PH Journal podcast wherever you like to get your pods.

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Today we introduce Leigh Hauck: A guy who's spent more than half his life exploring the wilds of Canada. A born and bred Albertan, Leigh gives us his perspective on life spent north of the border and beyond.

From building top-end bows and equipment, to chasing bears with a bow, to being the creative brains behind a US made broad-head company, he shares his story and a few  handy tips to boot.

Thanks to Leigh for sharing his skills and stories with us today!

You can find Leigh at @hauck.bowhunter and @toothofthearrowbroadheads on Instagram, and @toothofthearrowbroadheads on YouTube.

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How does bow-hunting work in South Africa? Is it difficult to get your equipment (and yourself) over there? Any essential gear that nobody tells you about? Robin and bow-hunting outfitter expert Fred Hammer break down the essentials in this episode of The Wild Dispatch Podcast.

Thanks to Fred for sharing his skills and stories with us!

You can follow Fred and his outfitting service at bowhuntingafrica and his personal page on Insta.

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Today is the final edition in our Ejler trilogy...

This episode we roll up our sleeves and delve into the homestead-building, monster-fishing, county fair-beating part of this story sandwich. If you missed the previous couple of episodes featuring Ejler, then we highly recommend you hit pause and start the adventure from the beginning, you won't want to skip it.

If you'd like to see some pics and videos from our conversation — check out @thewilddispatch on Instagram 

Thanks again to Ejler for sharing all his stories and knowledge!

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Today we're crawling out from last week's peyote induced stupor, and continuing the wild adventure that is the life of Ejler.

If you missed the first episode then definitely give it a listen before circling back to this second episode. We've already heard some fantastic stories — and there’s plenty more to come.

If you'd like to see some pics and videos from our conversation — check out @thewilddispatch on Instagram. 

Thanks again to Ejler for sharing his wild adventures!

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