Wilderness Attitude

We are joined by Brian Call of Gritty Bowmen, James Hardesty of Six With Stixs & photographer and videographer Lane Walter, from No Limits Archery in Denver, Colorado. These three gentleman have spent countless hours in the wilderness and Brian & Lane have spent countless hours filming their time in the wilderness, so it's only natural for this podcast to turn into a filming 101 course. James picks Brian & Lane's brains on how to tell a compelling story through film. Brian & Lane share their experience of hunting with a cameraman vs filming their own hunts, how to tell a good story, asking the right questions during an interview and even the post production process of editing & selecting music. If you have thought about filming your hunts but just don't know where to start, then this podcast is the perfect jumping off point, to get some tips from the experts.

In this podcast we welcome Cliff Hockett, David Richter & Beau Reber of Antler Athlete. Cliff, David & Beau talk about their new venture into making hunting films and partnering with Antler Athlete to produce the best content possible. Their first venture as filmmakers was submitting a film to the Full Draw Film tour and it was selected as a top 10 contestant to be featured in the 2018 tour. They talk about the process of learning the technical side of filming, the learning curve it takes to be able to hunt & film at the same time and what type of films they are hoping to produce. We also discuss Cliff's company 4F Calls where he is making some unique custom elk calls out of elk horn. We talk about what makes these calls unique and why Cliff believes they have helped him call in bulls in situations where other calls would not have worked.

Trevon Stoltzfus of Outback Outdoors, filmmaker and Producer is no stranger to the podcast and he is back to talk in depth about his new film that is being released today. The Florida Mountains in southern NM boasts an impressive elevation change of approximately 2,400’ from the desert floor and is home to some of the most elusive animals in the lower 48, the Persian (Bezoar) Ibex. Trevon had the opportunity in 2014 to draw an ibex tag in the Florida Mountains and created a film called THE ROCK - An Ibex Adventure that was released in 2015 that showed the struggles he faced during that hunt. Well he again had the opportunity to draw another tag in the same location and is now releasing a followup to the film called THE RETURN TO THE ROCK - An Ibex Adventure - Part 2 that shows his 2nd epic adventure of highs & lows. He is here to give you an inside look into those struggles he faced and paint a picture for those who have never been, exactly what the Florida Mountains are all about. He talks about the emotional rollercoaster he went on during the hunt, the bond he created with his crew and why hunting to him is all about the adventure & sharing it with people to FIND THEIR WILD.

Join Trevon & his crew for the sequel to their Ibex Quest with THE RETURN TO THE ROCK - An Ibex Adventure - Part 2 where Trevon and his team of spotters and videographers try for a 2nd time to harvest the amazing and seemingly impossible Ibex. This Free Digital film can be found on CamoStreamGo. To watch the full film visit this link http://bit.ly/2x5beN

Joining us from Calgary, Alberta, Canada is outdoor writer, blogger, survivalist and all around avid outdoorsman Christopher James of Be a Lion Outdoors. CJ grew up in the woods and the mountains hunting & fishing as a kid and has since made it his life to learn everything he can about the outdoors and is now passing down his passion through his writing and teaching others how to take advantage of everything the outdoors has to offer. CJ talks about the backstory of Be a Lion Outdoors, and all the things he is doing to teach others survival skills, wilderness tactics, forest fitness, how to reuse outdoor items, some recipes and more. CJ also shares his 3 rules of survival, the 5 W's he uses to educate people about the outdoors and what having a lion mentality means to him.

I'm sure you have heard of Kryptek camo but have you heard the back story of how it came to be? We are joined by Co-Founder & CEO Butch Whiting, and VP of Operations Justin Sparks to hear the amazing story that started as a day dream in Iraq & turned into the only of it's kind in tactical hunting camo gear. Butch shares the process of the military testing that was done on Kryptek camp to the tune of $10 million, how the wet printing process works to make it truly camouflage and why battlefield to backcountry is the absolute fiber of their brand. They also talk about being featured in video games and movies and all the other brands they have created in the lifestyle and fishing worlds. We also talk about their passion for hunting and the importance of spending time with their friends and family in the outdoors. We even have a beard smell-off and Butch gives Brandon a native name. This one is full of good stories and a lot of laughs!

We welcome Director of Sales & Marketing at HHA Sports, Scott Bakken and Event Coordinator for Pope and Young Club, Heather Knight. We catch up with Scott & Heather about what HHA and Pope & Young have been up to so far in 2018 and Scott shares his latest adventures at some archery challenges and a close encounter with a rattlesnake on a pig hunt in Texas. But the main focus of this podcast is to discuss the Pope and Young Rendezvous that is coming up June 8th - 10th, at the MacKenzie Center in Poynette, Wisconsin. Heather & Scott talk about all the events that will be happening for the whole family including, seminars, a kids camp, a women's event, an aerial archery shoot, a long-distance shoot, the bowfishing frenzy, and something we are really excited about, the Adventure Race. They talk about what the race is all about, how the course is laid out and the awesome prizes that will be awarded to the winners as well as ways you can still register. This event is going to be awesome, so find out everything you need to know right here!

This week we are switching things up a bit! We have a couple who's journey to become professional athletes is not only inspiring but, extremely motivating. We welcome Mountain Endurance Athletes, Meredith June & Jason Schlarb, to talk about their passion for running and competing in the outdoors, and the steps they took to get to where they are today. Mere talks about always having a love for skiing and running at an early age and stopping at nothing to start a life in Jackson Hole, Wyoming after college, and then the decade she spent on the mountains perfecting her passion for competing in ultra running, ski mountaineering and ski mountaineer racing. Jason shares his story of growing up wanting to be a pilot, which led him to the military where he spent 10 years, until making the decision to travel abroad and become a professional runner. These two have seen some of the most magnificent places in the world, have experienced some of the craziest adventures and they are here to share it all including where they see themselves going from here.

Check out one of the projects they are involved in - It's all Yours to see how you can get involved, with the growing movement of passionate voices, spreading the importance of our forests and grasslands and how vital these lands are for our future.

What has Archery, Softball, Volleyball, Hunting, Fishing, Crime Scene Investigation & a little motivation all in one? This podcast!! Joining us from No Limits Archery & the site of the Alpha Bowhunting Challenge is Avid Hunter, Outdoorswoman & Forensic Agent, Shanley Brezen. Shanley talks about her background in Science & Forensic Chemistry, her days at the NYPD and her move to Colorado to work for the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Shanley also shares her passion for archery & bowhunting and how her background in softball & volleyball has made her into the competitor she is today. Brandon & Shanley also discuss their experience with Train to Hunt and making the podium, the most recent Alph Bowhunting Challenge and Shanley's childhood growing up wild in Alaska. This podcast has a little for everyone, check it out!

We have another awesome podcast from Western Hunt Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah. Willi Schmidt, host of Pure Hunting on the Sportsman Channel, joins us to talk about how he got into the industry after being a commercial banker for 14 years and how rewarding it is to still be doing the show 7 years later. He also talks about how much the hunting television industry has changed over the years and how he has to focus on so much more as far as social media, writing blogs and doing testimonials, that has now turned into a year-round commitment instead of just a television season. Then we have a surprise guest! Sherry, Willi's wife joins us to talk about their upcoming move from Colorado to Bozeman, Montana and what the experience has been like to build their dream home. She also shares her perspective as a non-hunter being married to hunter, the experience of seeing their daughter follow in her father's footsteps & why she has so much respect for hunters and the hunting community.

Want to know more about how to get into the outdoor television industry or start your own business? Well we have an expert here to tell you what he thinks about the current industry and where the future lies with digital, linear & print. Joining us from Sheep Show in Reno, Nevada is Marketing, Television & Digital Brand Specialist, Owner of Outta Bounds Marketing Agency and Programming Executive at Outdoor Channel, Santino Castellanos. Santino has spent a lifetime in the wilderness and found his passion for creating cinematic outdoor content along with his love for archery and hasn't looked back. Santino shares his background of how he got to where he is now and his advice to those who are looking to get into the industry or start their own business. He also talks about the current outdoor industry as a whole and why hunters need to get back to their roots of why they hunt.