Many people still consider hunting as a negative thing especially when they see images of hunters with their catch of the day. Collin Cottrell launched Activate the Hunt podcast to bring media to the ears of all hunters who are looking for content to help them get started. As the momentum of the podcast grew, he launched the community side of Activate the Hunt, the Digital Campfire. In this episode, learn how Collin started…
Girl power is making a mark in the hunting world, and women in hunting have become a big thing. GearJunkie’s Hunt/Fish Editor, Nicole Qualtieri, proves that women can be as tough and efficient as men when it comes to hunting. This demographic shift is real as more adult women showcase their skills with their rods, guns, and bows in the field. Nicole talks about other women hunters such as Chelsea Cassens and the importance…
A shoulder injury made Bo Hutchison decide to stopped hunting and focus more on family and career. Then in 2016, he decided to focus on his health and rediscovered his passion for archery. Bo is the creator of Humble Bow Hunter, a community of hunter exploring personal growth through archery and bow hunting. Bo wanted a place for like-minded people to talk freely about the subjects they are passionate about. With the community, he has…
Hunting has been around for ages. However, it has never been as wildly criticized as it is today, especially with women getting their recognition in the field. Understanding why people hunt can actually help change misconceptions. Renowned hunters Brooke Dzara, Tom Opre, Jeremiah Doughty, Chase Bowman, Tim Cool, Scott Jordan, and Tom Denney give their opinions about why people hunt and what they think about women hunters, and share their experiences with anti-hunters. Social…
Hunter and entrepreneur Mike Swartzentruber shares the story of how he grew up and hunted in his family’s five-acre property in Ohio. He describes how their property was set up and how he manages to hunt Whitetail deer in the area. Along with it, Mike gives important lessons he personally learned from hunting in his backyard. He goes on to explain how he used mock scrapes and licking branches, borrowing the technique from Jerry…
Iowa born and raised, Nate Keeney, grew up in a family with a strong hunting tradition. That’s probably one of the reasons why he became part of Extreme Element Outdoors. Nate tried to pursue a career in Natural Resources Management but eventually realized that it was hard work establishing a career in it. Using his experience, he planted custom food plots for himself and for others who share his vision. At Extreme Element Outdoors,…
