Wilderness Attitude

We have the pleasure of welcoming three of the men behind the magic of The Western Hunter TV & The Western Hunter Magazine, father and son Chris & Mark Denham & Producer & Co-Host Nate Simmons. Chris shares the journey of starting Western Hunter Magazine to beginning the TV show that is now in it's 6th season. The three also share many adventures they have shared together, some behind the scenes moments and their favorite episode they have done so far. The group also discusses the future of print & digital media and what the future holds for the show & the magazine. They also talk about their videographer Randy Rockey and how hard he works to get the best shots. They share many stories about Randy going the literal extra mile to get just a few seconds of video and how amazed they are by his passion for hunting even though he is not a hunter.

For those of you who love a good tear jerker or adventure film or want to know more about becoming a filmmaker, then this podcast will give you all the info you need to know. This week we welcome Jade Helmich, Owner of Full Draw Film Tour to talk about the tour, how he became the Owner and how they go about choosing which films make it in the tour. He talks about his passion for film & TV and the steps he took to become a videographer on many of the top hunting shows. Jade also shares a few hunting & filming stories including one where he had to trek down some of the most rugged terrain in severe pain, during an ibex hunt in New Mexico's Florida Mountains, to pay a visit to the ER. If you have not heard about the Full Draw Film tour, then give this one a listen. The Producers and film makers Jade works with are some of the best in the business and the tour is a must see.

For most this guest needs no introduction but, for those of you who are not familiar with Remi Warren, he has spent more time hunting in the wilderness than most. Remi has guided hunters all of the world and is best known for his former hunting series Apex Predator & his appearances on Solo Hunter. Remi's outdoor adventures could be turned into novels and this week we get to hear some of his most memorable moments in the wild including his favorite guiding moment with a bear encounter. Remi also shares a very special story that most have not heard involving his now wife, in which he saved her life after she went missing for 3 days in the desert. Remi also talks about how he knew at a very young age that he wanted to be a guide and the steps he took to turn his passion into his full time job. We also discuss his love for the wilderness, his involvement with Solo Hunter & what's next for 2018. There's all kinds of adventures in this podcast, enjoy!

This week we welcome Adam Perry & Ben Wehling of DAYSIX Outdoors. Adam & Ben are spreading their passion for the outdoors through DAYSIX in hopes of inspiring others to live an outdoor lifestyle. The name DAYSIX Outdoors came from the story of God's creation that he made animals and people on the sixth day. Ben & Adam talk about what they are doing at Taylor University in Indiana to support conservation and wildlife management. They talk about the trap line they have been running for the last 3 years and the positive effect they are now seeing with the deer population. They also discuss the other things they are doing on the property, the benefit of predator control and what other projects they want to start to impact the students at the university. If you are curious about trapping or predator management then give this one a listen!

We have an amazing podcast for you this week with one of the most incredible stories you will ever hear. We welcome Master Guide & Owner of Alaska Wilderness Enterprises Joe Letarte, to hear about his epic story of survival. Joe made the decision to move to Alaska when he was a young man with just $50 in his pocket. He tells the story of taking a wrangling job moving 4 horses & 3 mules across the Brooks Range, that quickly turned into a life or death situation, leaving him to fend for himself for 200 miles in zero degree temperatures. Joe talks about almost losing hope that he would make it out alive but never losing his will to survive. He also shares some other amazing stories of his Alaska journey, some of the inspiring people he has met along the way and his passion for guiding in Alaska. Hang on tight because this podcast will have you on the edge of your seat the entire time.

Need some tips on how to be a better bow hunter? Think there might be something wrong with your bow? Just want to gain some more knowledge about hunting or archery in general? Well we have all of that and more for you in this podcast with Phil Mendoza, Beau Thiry & Braden Forsyth of Alpha Bowhunting. The crew talks about the different things they offer at their campus in Denver, Colorado including the new all day workshops they are putting on and the pyramid they teach of Bowhunting Building Blocks, Building a Bowhunting System & Situational Bowhunting. Make sure you listen until the end because Phil gives the listeners a discount code for 10% off the Alpha Bowhunting classes.

This week we have some very special guests for you. Yancy Baer and Tommy Neuens with Wounded Warrior Outdoors join us to talk about WWO and how much it has changed their lives. Yancy & Tommy are wounded veterans who are making a difference in other veterans lives with every trip they take. If you are not familiar with WWO, it is a is a non-profit organization exclusively founded to provide wounded servicemen and women with therapeutic outdoor adventures across North America. The program takes men & women on hunting and fishing trips to provide support and family for those who need an outlet to overcome any struggles they are facing. Yancy & Tommy talk about how they got involved with WWO, their stories of how they got to where they are now after serving their country and the amazing adventures they have gone on with the program. They also talk about the new digital series Adventures Enabled and how it is a perfect glimpse into their lives and what the WWO program does for them on a daily basis.

This week we welcome Lissy Largin of Salty Viking Minerals. Brandon met Lissy at the Western Hunt Expo in Salt Lake City this year and was introduced to her and her product. Salty Viking Minerals have helped Brandon so much with his recovery after working out and training for Train to Hunt, that he wanted to share Lissy's story & product with the listeners. Lissy talks about her childhood of growing up as a dancer and then life leading her down another path, to business school. She talks about her passion for creating businesses and how awesome it has been to see Salty Viking Minerals grow into where it is today. Brandon & Lissy talks about the history of mineral bathing, the science behind her product and the different ways you can use minerals to help your body recover.

This week we have a very special podcast for you that brings some of the things Brandon loves most together in 1 place. We have Hunting, Conservation, Family, Friends, Podcasting and HOCKEY! From the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado and home of the Colorado Avalanche, Brandon is joined by Sportsman Channel Hunting TV Hosts Jason Matzinger, Trevon Stoltzfus & Willi Schmidt for the Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild hockey game & viewing of Jason's latest film #PROJECTELK. The group discuss some of the hot issues effecting hunting today, ways we all can help bridge the gap between hunters and anti-hunters and how to explain why we hunt to the world the best we can. We also talk about the ethical nature of hunting, Jason's film #PROJECT ELK and how the film is giving back to the RMEF (Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation) in many ways. It's a fun one so ENJOY!

For all you foodies and those with an entrepreneurial spirit, this week's guest has taken her passion for nutrition and the outdoors to create a company that encompasses just that. Heather's Choice produces paleo and gluten-free dehydrated backpacking foods and snacks for hunting, camping and any adventure in the wilderness. Heather Kelly talks about her background in nutrition consulting, getting her first dehydrator and how it changed her life. She talks about the steps it took for her to create Heather's Choice and some of the road blocks along the way. We also talk about all the different dehydrated foods Heather's Choice offers, why finding the right ingredients is so important to her and how much she loves helping people understand where their food comes from. Brandon shares his own personal goals for eating better and Heather talks about her passion for inspiring others to live a healthier life.