The Story of the Hunt
Worth is back!We check in on his recent writing, retirement from the Marine Corps, hunting and the outdoors.Worth is a great writer and guest and I was thrilled to have him back on the show.To find out more about Worth, go to www.russellworthparker.com
Jonathan Wilkins is on!Topics covered:The Black Duck Revival PodcastHunting EthicsChallenging yourselfblackduckrevival.comWebsite: www.thewildhuntsman.comInsta: @thewildhuntsmanpodcastemail: thewildhuntsmanpodcast@gmail.comEditing assistance: Natty Bumppo
Raymond Bunn is on!Raymond is a gunsmith and owner of Bunns Guns in Sylva, North Carolina.He's also a passionate turkey hunter, lifelong devotee of the Winchester Model 12 shotgun and a man worth listening to.Reach out to the podcast by email: thewildhuntsmanpodcast@gmail.comOn Instagram: @thewildhuntsmanpodcast
We're back for the next round of episodes!Listen to my interview on The Reverend Hunter Podcastwww.reverendhunter.comListen to my interview on The Amaazen Outdoors Podcastwww.amaazen.comBuy the most recent translation of Turgenev's A Sportsman's Sketchbook here or wherever you get your books.https://www.northshire.com/book/9780062968470In this episode I use the word "primarily" several times!
Edgar Castillo is on!You can find his work at Project Upland among others.Follow Edgar on Instagram: @hunt_birdzWe talk about his writing and hunting and I drill deep for his opinions on appropriate hats for hunting while middle aged.Please remember to rate, review and subscribe. Listen, I know your busy. I understand if you don't have the time to rate, review and subscribe. I appreciate you listening.
Darren Jones is on!Find Darren's products herewww.feralconcepts.comHis Outdoor Life article on Elk and broadheads can be found herehttps://www.outdoorlife.com/hunting/elk-arrows-broadheads-bowhunting/Worth Parker's Outdoor Life article (discussed in this episode) where Darren guides a unique group on a memorable turkey hunt can be found herehttps://www.outdoorlife.com/hunting/marines-turkey-hunting-texas/Topics:Turkey WaterfowlElkWaders and the lessons they teachPlease remember to rate, review and subscribe
Joe Genzel is on!Topics covered:WaterfowlDeer TurkeySquirrel dogs- Joe and I talk about West Siberian LaikasThanks for listening! Please remember to rate, review and subscribe!
Professor Terry Gunnell, Professor in Folkloristics at the University of Iceland is on!Topics discussed:European folkloreIcelandThe Wild Ride, the Wild Hunt and the Wild HuntsmanDie HardHome aloneThe foolishness of ties as articles of clothingPlease remember to rate, review and subscribe
Philip P. Massaro is on!Author, Editor, Television Personality and Founder of Massaro Ballistic Laboratories, Phil is a busy man.He took time out to talk writing, reloading and hunting Africa.His book The ABCs of Reloading 10th Edition is available herehttps://www.gundigeststore.com/product/abcs-of-reloading-10th-edition/He's the editor of Gun Digest 2021, 75th Edition: The World's Greatest Gun Book. You can order that herehttps://www.gundigeststore.com/product/gun-digest-2021-75th-edition-the-worlds-greatest-gun-book/
Please rate, review and subscribeJustin Townsend of Harvesting Nature is on!We talk about Harvesting Nature, hunting, fishing and food.www.harvestingnature.comWe start with a quick thanks to listeners.Reach out at;thewildhuntsmanpodcast@gmail.com
Please Rate, review and subscribe!Reach out to us at thewildhuntsmanpodcast@gmail.comBrian Cillessen is the driving force behind Beyond RubiconFrom the website:Beyond Rubicon is an award winning outdoor adventure television series that captures the reality of huntinghttps://beyondrubicon.comI had a great time talking with Brian and hope you enjoy listening inTopics covered:HuntingHolding on to your values while being open to othersFilm crew fashion choicesThe challenges of outdoor media
Please rate, review and subscribeNoah Davis is a poet and writerYou may have read his work in any one of several hunting and fishing publications.His book of poetry, Of This River, is an incredible work that contains the beautiful melancholy of lives lead close to nature. You don't want to miss it.Topics:HuntingFishingThe host clumsily struggling to explain how moving he found the book of poetryWritingAppalachiaBeaglesNoah's book is available to order from your local independent bookstore and at Michigan State University Presshttps://msupress.org/9781611863741/of-this-river/
Stan Lake is on!You can find his work at stanlakecreates.comInstagram @catchingcreation and @stanlakephotographyHis documentary on Iraq is available at hammerdownfilm.comand his YouTube channel is Catching CreationTopics:Getting cursed out and kicked out of churchNature photographyScience and religionHunting Fishing
Artist, Hunter and Trapper Philippe Joins us!You can see his art and shop herehttps://ournuminousnature.bigcartel.com/You can find him on Instagram @ournuminousnatureYou can here his podcast, Our Numinous Nature, wherever you get your podcasts.Topics Discussed:ArtHuntingTrappingCarl JungWhy I will never go cavingPlease remember to rate, subscribe and reviewEmail thewildhuntsmanpodcast@gmail.com
Dr. Wayne Franklin, Scholar, on James Fenimore CooperDr. Franklin is the author of the definitive biographies on CooperThey are available herehttps://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300108057/james-fenimore-cooperhttps://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300135718/james-fenimore-cooperJames Fenimore Cooper wrote the Leatherstocking tales (Last of the Mohicans, Deer Slayer etc) and gave the world the archetypal American and hunter Nathanial Bumppo. Cooper invented the spy novel, wrote social criticism, history, political works and memoirs. Dr. Franklin begins to scratch the surface of this fascinating and groundbreaking American author while I lead us down intellectual rabbit holes.Bonus conversation: I talk with The Wild Huntsman team member Natty Bumppo about Cooper
Alex Harvey is helping his community though forestry and wildlife biologyTopics:HuntingForestryHeirs land BooksMississippi
Ryan Sparks is on!He's editor at one of the best print sporting magazines available and has a ton of freelance outdoor writing to his credit.Topics Covered:Outdoor WritingPointersShotgunsUpland Hunting Big Game Hunting
Today we talk about a "how to hunting manual"Strange pairingsA podcast recommendationThe dangers of Monopoly
Allen Morris Jones is on!I get to talk with Allen about his earliest book, A Quiet Place of Violence: Hunting and Ethics in the Missouri River BreaksTopics covered:EthicsBooks and publishingAllen's novelsAllen's publishing company:https://www.bangtailpress.com/Help spread the word. Please take the time to rate, review and subscribe.
Tim Flanigan talks about his book and his life time spent studying, pursuing and photographing his topic.This work is the culmination of a lifetime and the most impressive work I've seen on the topic.To see and purchase the book:https://www.wildriverpress.com/To see Tim's stunning photography:https://timothy-flanigan.pixels.com/https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/timothy-flanigan/art/photographs
Russell Worth ParkerWorth is a Lieutenant Colonel in the Marine Corps who started writing over the last few years. He heads up the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Armed Forces Intiative project at Camp Lejeune.His writing is poignant, insightful and thought provoking.You're going to love it.It can be found on his websitewww.russellworthparker.com He also has an essay coming out in The Backcountry Journal so keep your eyes peeled for that.Worth tells us in this conversation that when he's hunting, he's hunting for the story.That makes him the perfect guest for this podcast.
The apology segment returnsHunting plans for the seasonI address some listener questions
Eric Morris is on!Topics discussedHunting Eric's article in Outdoor Lifehttps://www.outdoorlife.com/story/hunting/how-to-recruit-african-american-hunters/Increasing racial diversity in hunting and outdoor mediaSquirrel huntingN.onT.ypical Outdoorsman TVSponsorship and funding issuesIf you'd like to support N.onT.ypical Outdoorsman TV you can do so through Eric's Go Fund Me pagehttps://www.gofundme.com/f/nontypical-outdoorsman-tv-diversity-amp-inclusion
Bob Plott is on!Bob is the Third Great grandson of Johannes Plott who originated the Plott Hound.Topics covered:Plott HoundsBob's books with stories of famous and colorful North Carolina huntersPlott Ridge KennelsSteven RinellaHit the link to buy Bob's bookshttp://www.bobplott.com/
Jonathan Wilkins of Black Duck Revival and Author Scott Giltner are on!Find Jonathan's information at www.blackduckrevival.comOrder Scott's book at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005C8CZC6/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0Topics covered:Hunting and Fishing in the New South: Black Labor and White Leisure after the Civil WarRace, privilege and hunting in contemporary AmericaHolt Collier
David Joy is on the week!His book, When These Mountains Burn is available for pre-order now and in stores August 18!David talks with us about his writing, his books his hunting and fishing.Topics covered:Turkey calls FishingDavid's books and writingLulu Garcia-NavarroIG @thewildhuntsmanpodcastemail: thewildhuntsmanpodcast@gmail
Oliver Hartner is on this week!http:www.oliverhartner.comYou might know his work from Covey Rise magazinehttp:www.coveyrisemagazine.comTopics:WritingBooksGunsJulius CaesarYou can help us out by subscribing, leaving a rating and reviewing the show
Michael, M.R., Thompson is on this week!You can find his work at http:www.uplandart.comand on Instagram atupland_ishTopics covered:Dogs KnivesA bear hunt gone badArt
Andy Wayment is on this week!Topics Covered:Hunting literatureBird DogsShotgunsGrouseGet his book here!https://www.amazon.com/s?k=andrew+wayment&hvadid=77996727520063&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvqmt=p&tag=mh0b-20&ref=pd_sl_s5t385m54_pFollow and and his brother Shawn here!https://uplandways.com/
Durrel Smith is on this week!Maybe you know him from his great podcast, The Gun Dog Notebookwww.thegundognotebook.comOr from his incredible artwww.durrellsmithart.comYou'll be hearing about The Minority Outdoor Alliance if he has anything to say about it.
Edgar Castillo Joins Us!We talk about his incredible Instagram page@hunt_birdzHis outdoor writinghttps://projectupland.com/author/huntbirdz/Upland game bird huntingOur host wonders if he is too old to wear a ballcap
The Reverend Dr. Tony Jones is on!Topics covered:The Reverend Hunter PodcastFind it herereverendhunter.comGod and NatureSurviving difficultyNeoplatonismHere's a linkhttps://www.iep.utm.edu/neoplato/Vatican 2Relevance
Topics covered:Ron's start in the outdoors and writing.The ethics of long range shootingCaliber considerationsThe host asks a question and Ron responds "I hate that question".Ron's websitehttps://ronspomeroutdoors.com/His Youtube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/user/ronspomeroutdoorsRon will be appearing on season 2 of Wildcraft, available soon.Season 1 is available herehttps://www.amazon.com/Wildcraft-South-Africa/dp/B07ZDKTLTJ
Scott Bestul is on the show!Topics covered:How Scott became an outdoor writerThe unmitigated joy of a personal rejectionGreat writersPuppiesScott weighs in on who the best hunter is in the Field & Stream office.A retelling, with further exposition, of the time Dave Hurteau of Field & Stream Magazine insulted my boots.This episode ends with Scott leveling a scandalous accusation at his buddy Dave
Will Brantley joins us!Topics covered:Squirrel skinningFootwearUsing the craze over caliber selection to mess with friends and co-workersOutdoor writing.Will backing up his biohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjjpW-To3MsReach out to us at thewildhuntsmanpodcast@gmail.comFind us on Instagram @thewildhuntsmanpodcast
Will Ryan of Gray's Sporting Journal, Field & Stream and Classic Angling is on the show!Will is the Co-Director of the Writing Program at Hampshire College where he has been teaching since 1980.You can buy Will's latest book herehttps://www.amazon.com/Grays-Sporting-Journals-Noble-Birds/dp/0762782889We talk about Will's process, his teaching and his mentors, friends and coworkers.Reach out atthewildhuntsmanpodcast@gmail.comInstagram@thewildhuntsmanpodcast
Gerry Bethge has been in outdoor media since 1984.He was good enough to share some of his insights.Topics Covered;MentorshipRecruitment Strategies The BerkshiresChanges in Outdoor MediaThe Unalloyed Joy of Nutria HuntingRef:https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/other-sports/2018/06/30/state-required-hunter-education-continues-to-reduce-mishaps-improve-safety/
On this week's show we speak with Dr. Andrew Berns about his essays. Hunting for Deer - and Meaning Back to Nature Can be found at https://www.tabletmag.com/contributors/andrew-bernsThe Scent of the FieldCan be found at https://www.tikkun.org/the-scent-of-the-field Also on the show is Daren Belsby. Daren is Andrew's brother in-law. He features prominently in the essays and experiences Andrew writes about so beautifully.Andrew is an Associate Professor in the History Department at the University of South Carolina.His University of South Carolina Bio readsAndrew Berns teaches and writes about Medieval and Early Modern Jewish Intellectual and Cultural History in Italy, Spain, and throughout the Mediterranean. Also referenced in the show:T.J. Jackson Lear's book No Place of Grace: Antimodernism and the Transformation of American Culture, 1880-1920https://www.google.com/books/edition/No_Place_of_Grace/Me9ed03nHnAC?hl=en&gbpv=0Monica Gagliano- Scientist, Author and Speaker on Plant Cognition and Behaviorhttps://www.monicagagliano.com/
Tom Keer writes for every outdoor magazine worth reading. Along with his wife he runs The Keer Group, a marketing firm for the outdoor industry. He speaks knowledgeably about everything from classic firearms manufacturers to historical and cultural shifts driving literature.He also knows every upland game bird on Cape Cod and how to hunt them with his SettersHis book, Flyfisher's Guide to the New England Coast, is considered the most comprehensive reference on the subject.https://www.amazon.com/Flyfishers-Guide-England-Coast-Massachusetts/dp/1932098755Topics:New England firearms manufacturers How to deal with bad newsThe cost of scholarshipWritingHunting and fishing opportunities on Cape Cod.New Englanders-What's wrong with us?Sharks
Hal Herring joins us for a great conversation about his life, writing and podcastingTopics CoveredHal's early days and coming up as a writerHis early influencesThe terrible process of agingAn outdoor writer and editor mocks my boots.Mendacity.
Dr. Gregory McBrayer talks to us about his book Xenophon: The Shorter Writings.Available herehttps://www.amazon.com/Shorter-Writings-Agora-Editions/dp/1501718509Topics covered:Xenophon's life and timesXenophon's book on hunting. Part argument for why hunting is important, part how to on hunting with dogs and part explanation on why his enemies(the Sophists) were wrong.A reference to the bravery and patriotism of squirrel hunters.
Clay Newcomb is the owner and editor of Bear Hunting Magazine and the host of The Bear Hunting Magazine Podcast.He is the star of the new First Lite Film "Newcomb" available at www.firstlite.comTopics covered:The new filmBear HuntingRaccoon HuntingSquirrel HuntingHoundsDogsThe importance of storytelling
Todd tells us about his new podcast Outdoor Feast!TopicsConservation Aristotelian Virtue EthicsTodd and the host take a solemn oath to avoid living a Hunter S. Thompson like lifestyle.Reading Recruiting new hunters
Reverend Bob Ford joins us to talk about running Beagles and the life of a rural Pastor.Topics covered:Bob's books, he's written ten books on beagles, available at www.beaglebard.com.Traveling to hunt rabbit and hareDogs who fail to recognize international bordersShotgun selectionBells on BeaglesA poem written by an opium addicted troubled genius
We pick up our conversation with Master Falconer Leigh FosterTopics CoveredHunting the urban/rural interfaceLead ammunitionThe future of falconryGrowing hunters
Leigh Foster is a Master Falconer and a gifted communicator. He shares his insights in to the ancient practice of falconry and tells us what it means to be a falconer in the 21st century.TopicsFalconry Hunting DogsLeigh's backgroundTelemetry Stereotypes
Dr. Jan Dizard is a powerful voice in the hunting community.His books are available onlineMortal Stakes: Hunters and Hunting in Contemporary AmericaandGoing Wild: Hunting, Animal Rights and the Contested Meaning of NatureTopics Covered: Does Hunting Make Us HumanHunting EthicsLead Use
To find Tom's work go to www.wildriverpress.comTopics;Tom's life- becoming an outdoor writer, editor and publisherIntimidating outdoor writers of the greatest generationOur drive to tell the story of the hunt
Tony J. Peterson author of Bowhunting Public Land Whitetails, Host of the podcasts Sporting Dog Talk and Hunt for Real and writer of numerous articles in dozens of magazines joins us!Topics covered:Writing Inspirational writers and authorsThe future of hunting FatherhoodSporting dogs.Job titles in the present day
K.J. Houtman on Why Women Hunt, her life and previous bookswww.whywomenhunt.comwww.fish-on-marketing.com
Fisher Neal is an actor and hunting outfitter who is getting people in the New York City area out hunting!Topics Discussed:Hunting The life of an actorHow he is knocking down the barriers to entry for new huntersWaterfowl hunting next to Interstate 95LiteratureCrossbowsHunting Pakistan
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