In this podcast, we dig into why anyone who enjoys wildlife should thank a hunter or shooter.  It has a lot to do with the conservation, the PR Act, and the DJ Act.  If you don&apos;t know what those are, you should, and that is why this podcast was put together!  Thanks for joining us!Details of PR Act:  fws.gov/laws/lawsdigest/fawild.htmlDetails of DJ Act:  https://www.fws.gov/laws/lawsdigest/fasport.html4H for Youth Development:  https://4-h.org/Kentucky Master Naturalist:  https://naturalist.ca.uky.edu/Let us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org  =====Follow us at www.naturereliance.org =====Support:Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes here Subscribe to our newsletter for Giveaways, HUGE discounts, and newsletter-only content here:  https://bit.ly/3t8rupO Check Out Our Gear For Sale=====

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#84 All people should Hug a Hunter and/or Shooter

In this podcast, Craig walks us through a favorite topic of his.  The "Sit Spot", an exercise in mindfulness, is an excellent way that stand and blind hunters have utilized for expanded awareness in the outdoors.  This is a great way to gather more information on the areas spend time in.  It will serve to help you develop both your awareness and your physical health.  Craig mentions his first book in this podcast.  This topic is covered in-depth in Chapter 5  of this book:  https://amzn.to/3DTywEvLet us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org  =====Follow us at www.naturereliance.org =====Support:Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes here Subscribe to our newsletter for Giveaways, HUGE discounts, and newsletter-only content here:  https://bit.ly/3t8rupO Check Out Our Gear For Sale =====

#83 An Exercise in Mindfulness

Some of you may hear Nature Reliance School alumni refer to themselves as "one of the weirdos" or you may see one of them with a "Bunch of Weirdos" sticker on their water bottle.   You may have also wondered what the heck are we talking about.  Listen to this podcast for the backstory.  It is a small look into how some people view outdoors training and how incredibly sad they actually are when it comes to such things.Let us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org  =====Follow us at www.naturereliance.org =====Support:Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes here Subscribe to our newsletter for Giveaways, HUGE discounts, and newsletter-only content here:  https://bit.ly/3t8rupO Check Out Our Gear For Sale =====

#82 Bunch of Weirdos

Craig and Tracy share some of their squirrel hunting stories and much more.

#81 Squirrel Hunting Stories and More.

Residents with a passion to discover more about their natural world now have the opportunity to gain a better understanding of it thanks to the Kentucky Master Naturalist program.     Today, Craig and Tracy discuss this educational program and the 16 varying topics it provides.  Let us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org  =====Follow us at www.naturereliance.org =====Support:Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes here Subscribe to our newsletter for Giveaways, HUGE discounts, and newsletter-only content here:  https://bit.ly/3t8rupO Check Out Our Gear For Sale =====

#80 Kentucky Master Naturalist - a volunteer education program for everyone.

In this interview, Craig interviews Mr. Bill Reese, aka Instinct Survivalist.  Bill teaches outdoor skills and has a fantastic web and social media presence where he shares information.  He has a "help others" mindset in all he does, and we know you will enjoy this interview.  www.instinctsurvivalist.comhttps://www.youtube.com/user/instinctsurvivalisthttps://www.facebook.com/isurvivalisthttps://www.facebook.com/groups/777358929273100https://www.instagram.com/isurvivalistLet us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org  =====Follow us at www.naturereliance.orgCheck Out Our Gear For Sale =====Support:Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes here Subscribe to our newsletter for Giveaways, HUGE discounts, and newsletter-only content here:  https://bit.ly/3t8rupO

#79 Instinct Survivalist - Bill Reese Interview

Taking some time away from the interviews to dig into some of our listener&apos;s favorite topics - history!  This one is about ole Jack Hinson.  Jack Hinson created a reckoning and for good reason.  Listen in. If you want to learn more about Jack Hinson, get this book:  https://amzn.to/37QFyuKLet us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org  =====Follow us at www.naturereliance.org =====Support:Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes here Subscribe to our newsletter for Giveaways, HUGE discounts, and newsletter-only content here:  https://bit.ly/3t8rupO Check Out Our Gear For Sale =====

#78 Jack Hinson - The Civil War's Deadliest Sniper

There is only one Adam Smith and Craig sat down with him to interview him about what he is doing.  Adam spent a career in the US Army, most of those years as a Green Beret.  Adam has now gone on to do fantastic work with Forge Legend and you need to hear about it.  Links from the interview:https://forgelegend.com/Let us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org  =====Follow us at www.naturereliance.org =====Support:Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes here Subscribe to our newsletter for Giveaways, HUGE discounts, and newsletter-only content here:  https://bit.ly/3t8rupO Check Out Our Gear For Sale 

# 77 Campfire with a Green Beret - Adam Smith Interview

Craig interviews Kevin Estela, Director of Training for Fieldcraft Survival for this podcast.  They discuss Fieldcraft&apos;s past, present, and future.  Kevin also shares great insight into his 72-hour survival training trek.  They also dig into hunting, conservation and who to go for the BEST deer bbq in the country.  Some links mentioned during the interview:https://fieldcraftsurvival.com/training/https://www.theflipflopguy.co/product/the-original-flip-flop-sauce/Let us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org  =====Follow us at www.naturereliance.org =====Support:Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes here Subscribe to our newsletter for Giveaways, HUGE discounts, and newsletter-only content here:  https://bit.ly/3t8rupO Check Out Our Gear For Sale 

#76 Fieldcraft Survival - Kevin Estela Interview

In this interview, Craig interviews Mr. Doug Meyer who is both a primitive skills expert certified water quality technician.  Doug speaks plainly and surprisingly about what most people miss about filters and purifiers and tells us about his new book which you definitely want to pick up. You can message Doug at:  https://www.facebook.com/dougandjana.meyer or https://www.instagram.com/douglas_s_meyer/ Let us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org  =====Follow us at www.naturereliance.org =====Support:Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes here Subscribe to our newsletter for Giveaways, HUGE discounts, and newsletter-only content here:  https://bit.ly/3t8rupO Check Out Our Gear For Sale

# 75 Overlooked water filtration/purification issues, primitive skills and more - Doug Meyer Interview

In this podcast, Tracy shares some fantastic research that he gathered on lightning, storms, and similar situations as it relates to being in the great outdoors.  Craig is along for the ride and sharing stories (including a couple of big blunders) from his time in the outdoors.  Let us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org =====Follow us at www.naturereliance.org=====Support:Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes hereSubscribe to our newsletter for Giveaways, HUGE discounts, and newsletter-only content here:  https://bit.ly/3t8rupO Check Out Our Gear For Sale =====

#74 When Lightning Strikes!

In this podcast, Craig sits down with Jamie Burleigh from the Old World Alliance to discuss his thoughts on his journey to Old World Alliance.  Along the way, he hits upon his most enjoyable, funniest, and humbling moments in the outdoors.  You can find Jamie at:  https://oldworldalliance.com/Let us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org  =====Follow us at www.naturereliance.org=====Support:Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes here Subscribe to our newsletter for Giveaways, HUGE discounts, and newsletter-only content here:  https://bit.ly/3t8rupO Check Out Our Gear For Sale

#73 Woodmanship and Pizza Delivery - Jamie Burleigh Interview

Craig Interviews, not really, its more like a fantastic campfire chat with Joe Flowers of Bushcraft Global.  The convo takes twists and turns from beekeeping, Crocodile Dundee, knife designs, baby opossums, and jungle expeditions.  This is a great one.  Bushcraft Global:  https://bushcraftglobal.com/Condor Knives:  https://www.condortk.com/Tops Knives:  https://www.topsknives.com/Let us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org  =====Follow us at www.naturereliance.org =====Support:Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes here Subscribe to our newsletter for Giveaways, HUGE discounts, and newsletter-only content here:  https://bit.ly/3t8rupO Check Out Our Gear For Sale =====

#72 Jungle Expeditions, Bee Keeping and More - Joe Flowers Interview

Mel Gibson&apos;s movie, The Patriot, is a great movie BUT the real history is even greater.  On a recent trip, Craig traveled through South Carolina and stopped at Historic Camden where incredibly important revolutionary war battles were fought.  Listen in as he relates his experience there.  https://www.historiccamden.org/Let us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org  =====Follow us at www.naturereliance.org =====Support:Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes here Subscribe to our newsletter for Giveaways, HUGE discounts, and newsletter-only content here:  https://bit.ly/3t8rupO Check Out Our Gear For Sale =====

#71 The Real Patriots of Camden - Not Mel Gibson

In this incredibly but very short podcast Craig goes over the simplistic methods that he uses to keep problematic insects off of him in terrible conditions.  You will want these products to avoid them (mentioned in the podcast):Sawyer Permethrin - https://amzn.to/3xah1M8Sawyer Picarding - https://amzn.to/3qtp1FSColeman Deet - https://amzn.to/3gXvKVcLet us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org  ====Follow us at www.naturereliance.org=====Support:Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes hereSubscribe to our newsletter for Giveaways, HUGE discounts, and newsletter-only content here:  https://bit.ly/3t8rupO Check Out Our Gear For Sale

#70 How to avoid ticks, mosquitoes, and chiggers

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