I’ve been searching for a way to challenge the hunting community to rethink how the activity is portrayed. There are random thoughts on notes posted in various places in Evernote, Trello, an outdoor notebook and on the notepad on my phone, but they never really came together until I… read more →
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Published
Jul. 16, 2018
A Professional Hunter in Africa - What's That Gig Like?
Professional Hunter, a title some hunters assume due to their hunting prowess and success. But, it’s an earned title in Africa. On my recent 10-day hunt in South Africa, I meet some wonderful professional hunters – or “PH” as they’re called. A PH is required to accompany every foreign hunter there. read more → -
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Apr. 6, 2018
Hunting for a New Perspective
A women-centered authentic hunting movie that even the non-hunter will appreciate. It's a story that is long overdue in the telling. read more → -
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Mar. 11, 2018
What It Takes to be a Great Mentor: Part 2
n Part 1 of my two-part series on what makes a good hunting mentor, I covered the need to discuss expectations, develop a relationship, positivity, and safety. Today, I’ll cover three more important aspects of mentorship if you are to succeed in becoming a great mentor to new people finding this challenging, yet exciting and healthy activity. read more → -
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Feb. 28, 2018
What It Takes to be a Great Mentor: Part 1
A majority of hunters grow up “learning by osmosis”. I like to say; experiencing it throughout childhood with an experienced adult. For those of us without the fortune to grow up in such fashion, we have to find other options. This could be self-learning or guided learning, i.e. mentors. Here are the first four ways to become a great mentor. read more → -
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Feb. 6, 2018
What does customer experience have to do with the outdoors? Everything!
Credit: Shane Indrebo
If you haven’t quite figured it out yet, we live in what some call “The Experience Economy.” Read the book with the same name, written by Joseph Pine II and James H. Gilmore and see if you agree. Then, just take a look around. Escape…
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