The Wild Initiative

Living Country in the City sits down with First Lite's Director of Conservation and Public Relations, Ryan Callaghan to discuss the issues surrounding our public lands, the differences between state and federally owned lands, why you should never take a camera on a bear hunt, the future of public lands and how you can get involved. See the show notes page at http://livingcountry.us/15.

Living Country in the City sits down with Brett Rousselle of Backcountry Bowhunter and Whitetail Addicts to talk about lessons learned from working in the hunting industry, Christian Mingle and Farmers Only, following dreams and the restorative power of God and the outdoors. See the show notes page at http://livingcountry.us/14.

Living Country in the City talks with Niki Tilley about growing up hunting with her grandfather, the Outdoor Channel's new show, Miss Wildgame, learning to bowhunt and switching from modeling in heels to huntin' boots. Get a a free trial subscription to My Outdoor TV and catch Niki on Miss Wildgame Thurs, May 11 at 7:00p E/P by using the promo code "NIKI". See the show notes page at http://livingcountry.us/13.

Living Country in the City interviews Matt Pell, founder and CEO of AccuBow about developing the AccuBow, its versatility, best training methods and the special Rick Carone Signature Series benefiting the Team Carone Foundation, which you can get for 10% off using discount code TEAMCARONE. See the show notes page at http://livingcountry.us/12.

Living Country in the City sits down with MTN OPS CEO, Trevor Farnes, to talk about their humanitarian project, Operation Conquer Hunger, how small starts can result in big differences and how you can help provide nutritious meals for starving children around the world. See the show notes page at http://livingcountry.us/11.

Living Country in the City interviews Guy Eastman of Eastmans' Hunting Journal about how to begin hunting as a first generation hunter, differences in regional hunting cultures, disabusing people of the notion of the magical grocery store meat fairy and when and how to introduce youth to hunting. See the show notes page at http://livingcountry.us/10.

Living Country in the City sits down with "Big" Al Morris of FOXPRO to learn about the basics of elk calling, the origins, construction and use of diaphragm calls, different types of bugles and strategies for using them and the best way to get a call lodged in your throat.

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Utah Regional Director, Bill Christensen joins Living Country in the City.

Living Country in the City sits down with professional hunting and fishing guide Nate Zelinksy to dig into 60/40 scouting for elk and other big game hunts, how to plan a DIY dream hunt with an over the counter tag, some of the biggest struggles for new hunters and the best way to find hunting opportunities by not committing to a "hunt relationship". See the show notes page at http://livingcountry.us/7.

Living Country in the City sits down with Kristy Titus to talk about learning to bugle, being an educated hunter and holistically promoting the hunting lifestyle, misconceptions of hunters, throwing snakes at vegans, elk hunting tips and tons more. See the show notes page at http://livingcountry.us/6.

Living Country in the City interviews Austin McFee, VP of Online Sales and Marketing and Brand Manager at Huntin' Fool about their services, how to win the biggest and baddest basecamp truck I've ever seen, tips for new hunters and a guaranteed way to end up in the dog house with your pregnant wife. See the show notes page at http://livingcountry.us/5.

Living Country in the City interviews Sgt. Eric Pauly (Founder/President) and SSG Michael Burns (Vice President) of Operation Pay it Forward about the ins-and-outs of the program, the healing power of the outdoors, one-handed cartwheeling and providing a new focus and mission for returning veterans. See the show notes page at http://livingcountry.us/4.

Living Country in the City interviews Patrick Alvarez, owner and founder of Bowhunter Brotherhood about the origins of Bowhunter Brotherhood and forming connections with other hunters, being a fellow city-bred country boy, ridiculous animal management policies in our respective states and dealing with the haters. See the show notes page at http://livingcountry.us/3.

Living Country in the City talks with coworker and experienced hunter, “Just” Samson about the pros and cons of being a hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman living in Southern California, hunting as conservation, tips for the the new hunter or the hunter new to backcountry big game hunting, as well as the intricacies of hunting and skinning the rare and elusive beef cow. See the show notes page at http://livingcountry.us/2.