Wilderness Attitude

This week we are joined by Producer of Major League Bowhunter on the Sportsman Channel, Brandon Adams. Raised as a farm boy, Brandon honed his hunting skills through competitive archery & hunting with his father. He talks about how he got into the television industry and the many ventures he had a youngster that brought him to where he is today. He also talks about the Oklahoma Grand Slam he was able to accomplish last year, making him the 1st person in 1 season to harvest 5 big game animals in Oklahoma with a bow.

David Beronio a.k.a Hollywood Dave, grew up in Lake Tahoe as a hunter, fisherman, ski racer and all around sportsman. He is now a hunting guide, father, volunteer & minister, and his passion for the outdoors has only grown. We talk about his life in the wilderness, his involvement with Outback Outdoors & Train To Hunt and the different adventures he has had as a volunteer to continue living with passion & leave behind a legacy.

Grant Taylor grew up in Huntsville, Texas as a rifle hunter and had not experienced much with a bow until joining the Buck Commander crew on the Outdoor Channel in 2011. Since then, Grant has become quite the bowhunter and he is here to share some of his favorite memories on the show, some pro tips & what animal is still on his full-draw bucket list.

For all you baseball fans, this week we are joined by professional pitcher, Brett Graves. Brett talks about his two biggest passions: baseball and bowhunting. We discuss how he is able to make both work throughout the year, the similarities between the mental game of each and why whitetails get his blood pumping as much as being on the pitcher’s mound.

Robby Denning of Rokslide joins us to talk about his life in the wilderness, chasing his dreams and big bucks. Born in South East Idaho, Robby Denning fell in love with hunting & the outdoors as a young boy and that only grew as he found his passion for writing, guiding & mule deer. We talk about the path that led to him to where he is today, why hunting mule deer has become his life, and some fun stories along the way.

Whitetails Unlimited was founded in 1982 with the mission of supporting educational programs, enhancing wildlife habitat, and preserving the hunting tradition. Today, Russ Austad continues this mission as the Program Services Director for WTU. Russ talks about what they are doing for the betterment of the white-tailed deer and its environment through youth programs, events, and educational information.

Tim Burnett of SOLO HNTR has been sharing his adventures in the wild, hunting alone for over a decade. He joins us for the first time to talk about Tim- the father and husband. Tim shares why he is at a crossroads in his life and why he is making it a priority to spend more time with friends and family. We talk about why it is so important to feel moments instead of just experiencing them, some tools Tim uses to balance the extremes in his life, and the hunt he has coming up with his son that will be one of those moments he will never forget. You have heard tons of podcasts with Tim but, you haven’t heard him like this. Tune-in to hear about Tim Burnett, the man beyond SOLO HNTR.

Drew Kress joined the army right out of high school and soon found himself jumping out of planes & rucking his way through the next few years. Since leaving the army, Drew has a new outlook on life, and is taking the physical & mental toughness he learned, and applying it to hunting. We talk about his days in the army, the brotherhood he gained, and the moment that he thought it was all over after breaking his back. We also talk about the Kodiak brown bear hunt he has coming up, some of the charities he works with, and wanting to do a parachute-in hunt in Alaska. Tune-in because Drew is an inspiring young man making things happen in the outdoors and he will inspire you to do the same.

Derek Dirnberger joins us from ATA to discuss his life in the wilderness & how he is sharing his experiences through his hunting TV show on the Pursuit channel, “The Break.” We talk about all the elements that go into making a TV show, he gives some advice to others wanting to pursue a career in this industry, and he shares some epic stories including a mountain lion hunt. If you need a break in your everyday life, listen in, as Derek explains why he hunts the break.

Melissa Bachman fell in love with hunting at the age of five when her parents put a bow in her hand, and she never looked back. Melissa is now a well-known hunter, producer & host of Winchester Deadly Passion. We discuss the early days as a hunter & a pole vaulter, some of the backlash she has received through hunting and how she was able to overcome it, and the many things she is doing today to represent women in the hunting industry. She also shares some amazing stories including calling in black bear to 18 yards and what life has been like as a new mom.