The Wild Initiative

Dark Waters, the King of YouTube Horror and a paranormal investigator, joins Sam on The Wild Initiative for a spine-chilling Halloween episode. Prepare for a journey into the realm of the unknown as Dark Waters shares stories and insights he's gathered about the eerie creatures lurking in the woods and beyond, waiting to send shivers down your spine.

In this episode, Dark Waters delves into his investigation style, revealing how he distinguishes genuine stories from false ones and how he deals with skeptics. Brace yourself for hair-raising tales, from encounters with the enigmatic Dogman, fire demons, and faceless humanoids to the elusive Red Man, all of which will make you reconsider those early-morning hunts and late-night treks.

For those who relish a good scare and have an interest in the unknown, this episode is an eye-opener. Dark Waters brings his expertise to the forefront, urging listeners to be open-minded and cautious when it comes to the supernatural. Prepare to enter a world of cryptic encounters, eerie phenomena, and tales that will leave you with a newfound awareness of the unexplained.

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Larry Weishuhn, wildlife biologist, hunter and conservationist, joins Sam on The Wild Initiative to have a good ol’ fashioned campfire-style chat about hunting, conservation and storytelling. Take a seat and enjoy as Larry and Sam discuss the whitetail hunting revolution, why you should never carry a long blade, hunting storytelling, enjoying the journey and releasing grizzlies in Los Angeles. Larry also reflects on some of his favorite stories from the field.

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Erik Myhre, founder of Basin+Bend, joins Sam on the Wild Initiative to talk about the wonderful outdoor opportunities afforded to us. Erik and Sam go on to talk about their “three-day weekend Colorado trout slam”, how refreshing it is to hunt pronghorn and how “extinct” trout have made a comeback. They later discuss why sharing food from your harvest is such an integral part of the hunting experience.

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Amberley Snyder, paraplegic champion barrel racer, joins Sam on The Wild Initiative to talk about overcoming life-changing situations. In this episode, they discuss Amberley’s youth as a barrel racer, cameos in Yellowstone and the incident that changed her life forever. They also go into the trial and error process of getting back to barrel racing, her hunting experiences and how you should make the memories rather than waiting for them to happen.

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John Stallone of Days in The Wild joins Sam on The Wild Initiative to Sam’s 2020 season and his very first elk harvest. In this episode, they start with a seemingly impossible draw for Arizona and then go on to discuss the successful stalk in potentially one of the worst ruts in recent history. They also talk about the events that led up to fulfilling that defining first tag.

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Drew Kress, veteran and avid Alaskan hunter joins Sam on The Wild Initiative to talk about The Last Frontier. In this episode, they discuss their archery shot routine, Drew’s close call with a Kodiak bear, and how hunting in Alaska separates the men from the boys. Drew also talks about utilizing a U-Haul hack for your Kodiak Island hunt, how to get started hunting in the great wilderness of Alaska, and why taking opportunities when you get the chance is so important. 

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Angler and army vet, Rebecca Lentz joins Sam on The Wild Initiative to share her journey into the world of fly fishing. In this episode, Rebecca talks about the stigmas of “intruding” on other people’s fishing trips, how to decide on switching spots or switching flies and why you must absolutely wash your line after taking it home from the store. They also discuss how to properly handle the species of fish you catch and how every angler starts as a beginner.

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Sidney Smith, double amputee, Iron Man and OG Living Country in the City podcast guest joins Sam on The Wild Initiative to discuss achieving your goals in the face of overwhelming adversity. In this episode, they discuss the literal puddles of blood that went into Sidney’s grueling Iron Man, why the mindset of having a “Plan B” is not an option and how we love to obsess over mature muleys. They also talk about their bow setups for the season, how Sidney developed his “hunting legs” and the mission behind Disabled Outdoorsmen USA.

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Sarah Joy and Nadra Decker join Sam on The Wild Initiative to discuss everything you need to know about getting started with waterfowl hunting. In this episode, Sam, Sarah, and Nadra dig into all the basics that a newbie would need to know when it comes to waterfowling, including how to practice, critical gear and decoy usage. They also discuss hunting Sika (not Sitka) deer in Maryland, why bowfishing is so much fun, what the hell body bootin’ is and how ethical hunters actually feel when an animal is wounded.

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Lydia Smith, backcountry hunter, horse trainer, and wildlife artist joins Sam on The Wild Initiative to share the struggles and achievements of her hunting journey. In this episode, Lydia explains how, while she went out trapping squirrels with her dad, growing up, she was never taught to hunt. She examines the struggles of being a self-taught hunter, navigating and learning all the extensive hunting regs, and developing her archery skill while discovering her passion for bowhunting. Lydia also breaks down her pronghorn hunt and provides several tips and tricks for stalking them in the summer heat as well as discusses her passion for wildlife art and hunting from horseback.

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