Jessica Hortman is a bowhunter, a  wife, and a mom to two boys. She used the COVID pandemic to transition out of a job in Graphic Design and into her longtime passion: taxidermy.

We talk about the roles her father and uncle played in bringing her up in the outdoors and encouraging her art. We also talk about her family's hunting culture, the evolving relationship she has with her dad, and the benefits of strong mentors.

Check out her personal and studio pages on instagram!

Intro Music:
Shot Down by Josh Woodward
Outro Music:
Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw

Michael Bullock is an adult onset hunter that lives in Montana. He got his start hunting behind a bird dog. In this episode Micael shares the stories of 3 big milestones his daughter experienced in 2021 oh her hunting journey. We also discuss how to get and keep kids interested in hunting and the outdoors, and the importance of meeting your children where they are.

Intro Music:
Shot Down by Josh Woodward
Outro Music:
Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw

Tom Reed learned enough about ducks and duck hunting from his dad to go into business trading duck decoys. Both men were chasing their passion for waterfowling on Maryland's eastern shore in 1975. An unfortunate series of events during wintery conditions resulted in a close call. Tom recalls the experience nearly 50 years later like it happened yesterday. It's a powerful story.

Whether it's persevering in the face of challenge, cherishing your loved ones, avoiding complacency, or dedicating yourself to your craft, there's a lot to take away from this episode.

Intro Music:
Shot Down by Josh Woodward
Outro Music:
Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw