Published Feb 24, 2017

Ep. 056: Las Vegas, NV. Steven Rinella takes a break from SHOT Show to answer frequently asked listener questions with Ben Obrien from YETI Coolers, Ryan Callaghan from First Lite, and Janis Putelis from the MeatEater crew.

Steven Rinella, along with guests Ben Obrien, Ryan Callaghan, and Janis Putelis, tackle pressing listener questions on wilderness conservation, building a career in the outdoor industry, overcoming outdoor fears, and the ethics and economics of hunting, all while infusing insights and humor from their unique experiences at SHOT Show.

Episode Highlights

Topics covered

Wilderness Conservation
01
Careers in Outdoor Industry
02
Overcoming Outdoor Fears
03
Hunting Ethics
04

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Ep. 056: Las Vegas, NV. Steven Rinella takes a break from SHOT Show to answer frequently asked listener questions with Ben Obrien from YETI Coolers, Ryan Callaghan from First Lite, and Janis Putelis from the MeatEater crew.

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Wilderness and Reflection

Accessing Wilderness

Hunting and Marketing

Bear Encounter Gear

Marketing Harvested Animals

Lunar Phases and Hunting

Wilderness Accessibility

Gutting Methods Debate

Bear Safety Strategies

Hunting Perspectives

Deer Movement Patterns

Lung vs. Head Shots

Hunting Economics

Pursuing Outdoor Passions

Episode Highlights

Wilderness Conservation

Careers in Outdoor Industry

Overcoming Outdoor Fears

Hunting Ethics

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Ep. 061: Seattle. Steven Rinella talks with David Allen of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, along with Navy Seal and author Rorke Denver, Ryan Callaghan of FirstLite, and Janis Putelis of the MeatEater crew.

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Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Wilderness ConservationThe conversation shifts to the significance of preserving wilderness areas and the challenges of accessibility. Ryan Callaghan and Ben Obrien explore the emotional, ethical, and practical reasons for conserving these natural spaces.

Wilderness Conservation

Careers in Outdoor IndustrySteven Rinella and his guests explore the intricacies of building a career in the outdoor industry. They discuss the value of guide schools, the importance of apprenticeships, and the unpredictable yet rewarding nature of outdoor careers.

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Overcoming Outdoor FearsManaging fear in wilderness activities is a common challenge, but exposure and mindset adjustments can help. Ben Obrien and Janis Putelis discuss strategies to overcome irrational fears and enhance confidence during outdoor adventures.

Overcoming Outdoor Fears

Hunting EthicsThe discussion shifts to the ethics and practicality of shot placement in hunting, comparing lung shots to headshots. The conversation also explores the economic aspects of hunting versus buying meat and the portrayal of hunting in marketing materials.

Hunting Ethics

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