Living Country in the City

Living Country in the City

Follow along on all my adventures as I hunt, fish, line dance and, generally, try and bring a little flyover state spirit to this concrete jungle.

  • 42 minutes 46 seconds
    Ep 141 - Mark Kenyon: That Wild Country, a Public Land Journey

    Mark Kenyon of Wired to Hunt and MeatEater joins Sam on The Wild Initiative to discuss his new book, That Wild Country. In this episode, they discuss advice for someone building a career in the outdoor industry, the romantic mythology of âheading westâ and his personal journey, advice for first-time mountain hunters, physical fitness, setting expectations, how public lands became foundational to his life and his ideal public lands tour for the newbie.

    Learn more on the show notes page at thewildinitiative.com/141.

    23 March 2020, 7:00 am
  • 55 minutes 39 seconds
    Fish Untamed: Ep 19 - DUN Magazine, with Jen Ripple

    Jen Ripple is the Editor-in-Chief of DUN Magazine, a fly fishing magazine written by women and for women. After writing a womenâs column for another magazine, Jen realized there wasnât yet a women-focused publication in the fly fishing world and decided to start one of her own. While DUN is by no means meant to exclude men (and Jen mentions how many of her readers actually are men), it does offer a different perspective of the fly fishing experience. With both digital and print material (which comes in the form of a high-quality, book-like magazine), DUN is a great escape for readers looking to try something a little different from the typical fly fishing magazine selection. In this episode, we talk about Jenâs background, her experience starting DUN, and the effects, both positive and negative, that social media has had on the industry.

    19 March 2020, 7:00 am
  • 42 minutes 28 seconds
    Ep 140 - Isaac Aleman: It's All About the FOC... or Not

    Isaac Aleman, formerly of Easton, joins Sam on the Wild Initiative at Hunt Expo in Salt Lake City to discuss, among other things, why FOC stands for "f**king overcomplicated." In this episode, they cover Easton's history and roots in California, Rambo First Blood Pt 2, the value of hunting the same area year after year, introducing your kids to hunting, getting into the hunting industry, the "Goose, Maverick and Iceman" levels of pro-staff, discovering your bad habits and starting simply as you're learning to shoot.

    NOTE: Since recording this episode, Isaac has moved on from Easton and is currently pursuing other opportunities.

     

    Learn more on the show notes page at thewildinitiative.com/140.

    17 March 2020, 1:11 am
  • 55 minutes 25 seconds
    Ep 139 - Marc “Muley Slayer” Smith & Jeremy Dugger: Finding and Shooting Big Muleys

    Marc Smith and Jeremy Dugger sit down with Sam on The Wild Initiative at Hunt Expo in Salt Lake City to talk hunting big muleys. In this episode they cover, locating big mule deer and learning to kill them where they are, important terrain features to look for, tracking deer, road hunting, laying down in deer beds pushing deer and pretty much everything you need to know to hunt big muleys.

    Learn more on the show notes page at thewildinitiative.com/139.

    10 March 2020, 1:19 am
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    Fish Untamed: Ep 18 - Alaska as a DIY Fishing Destination, with Jake Roy
    Jake Roy is a fly fishing guide with Wilderness Place Lodge in Alaska. Although many people will want to book a guided trip if they head north, Alaska is also very doable as a DIY âexoticâ destination for those of us from the lower 48. In this episode, Jake walks me through what to expect when planning a trip, including when to go, what you can catch, how to bring fish home, and how to hire a plane to get off the beaten path. If youâve ever thought of fishing Alaska but donât want to break the bank, this is the episode for you!
    5 March 2020, 8:00 am
  • 8 minutes 27 seconds
    CCB - Boone & Crockett Club

    Justin Spring, Director of Records for Boone & Crockett Club joins Sam on today's Conservation Coffee Break to introduce you to Boone & Crockett and discuss the issues that the organization is currently tackling.

    Learn more at thewildinitiative.com/conservation.

    4 March 2020, 8:00 am
  • 41 minutes 53 seconds
    Ep 138 - Jordan Romney: Stepping Up Your Fly Casting

    Jordan Romney of Drift on the Fly joins Sam on The Wild Initiative at the Sacramento International Sportsman's Expo. In this episode, they discuss guiding fly fishing in California, how Steelhead runs can interfere with college courses, starter gear and how fly fishing is becoming more affordable for beginners, power versus style, the physics behind casting a fly, the step-by-step process of casting, "last cast syndrome" and simple tips and tricks you can practice to improve your fly casting.

    3 March 2020, 2:16 am
  • 14 minutes 47 seconds
    CCB - Fly Fishers International (FFI) Intro

    President and CEO, Patrick Berry and Conservation Chair, Dave Peterson of Fly Fishers International, join Sam on today's Conservation Coffee Break to introduce you to FFI and discuss the issues that the organization is currently tackling.

    Learn more at thewildinitiative.com/conservation.

    26 February 2020, 8:00 am
  • 41 minutes
    Ep 137 - Kaitlyn Lowes: Texas Hogs on Horseback

    Kaitlyn Lowes joins Sam on the Wild Initiative in the NSSF Lounge at SHOT Show in Las Vegas. In this episode, they discuss hunting her familyâs property in Texas and taking her first deer, the beauty of processing your own wild game meat, shooting and hog hunting from horseback, the ethics of high-fence hunting and hunting overseas.

    Learn more on the show notes pages at thewildinitiative.com/137.

    24 February 2020, 8:00 am
  • 16 minutes 12 seconds
    CCB - Shepherds of Wildlife Society Intro

    Tom Opre, Founder and CEO of the Shepherds of Wildlife Society, joins Sam on today's Conservation Coffee Break to introduce you to Shepherds of Wildlife Society and discuss the issues that the organizations are currently tackling.

    Learn more at thewildinitiative.com/conservation.

    22 February 2020, 8:00 am
  • 57 minutes 53 seconds
    Fish Untamed: Ep 17 - Fishing and Protecting the Boundary Waters, with Lukas Leaf
    Lukas Leaf is the Executive Director of Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters and is on the board of the MN chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. This episode starts with a little discussion of what the Boundary Waters Canoe Area is, why itâs important to so many people, and what the fishing is like throughout the year. Then, we get into the current threats to the Boundary Waters, most notably a mine proposal that would enable extraction right on the edge of the Wilderness area. To end on a better note, Lukas shares some of his favorite fishing stories from the Boundary Waters.
    20 February 2020, 8:00 am
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