Bear & discussed a number of exciting things for Born Primitive in 2025 but first and foremost focused on the companies commitment to veteran causes and specifically their medical debt initiative for veterans. In 2024 Born Primitive has paid off $2.5 million in Veteran medical bill debt. This Veterans Day Weekend, Born Primitive is pledging ALL PROFITS from bornprimitive.com to reach their goal of paying off $5 million in total Veteran medical bill debt by Veterans Day. The Freedom Capsule just launched on November 1 and includes two new patriotic Savage 1 color-ways, the Betsy Ross and Don't Tread On Me editions. This launch pays homage to two iconic symbols of the American Revolution, the Gadsden and Betsy Ross flags, and the values that established our country - freedom and opportunity. All purchases will go toward that goal, including purchases from the newly launched Freedom Capsule. Help change thousands of Veterans’ lives by shopping the cause at bornprimitive.com from November 8 - 11. All purchases from the Freedom Capsule from November 8 - 11 will go toward our goal of paying off $5 million in Veteran medical bill debt by Veterans Day. Bear Handlon is a former Yale football player & Navy SEAL turned fitness entrepreneur, and the co-founder/CEO of Born Primitive, a leading performance apparel company that has become a staple among athletes, tactical professionals, and fitness enthusiasts worldwide. With a background that fuses athletics and entrepreneurship, Bear brings a wealth of experience and passion to both his brand and his podcast, The Born Primitive Podcast. Under Bear’s leadership, Born Primitive has grown into a 9-figure global brand. The brand proudly cuts against the grain and places an emphasis on resilience, mental toughness, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Born Primitive is also unapologetic in its support for our military, first responders, and an overall love of our country. As the host of The Born Primitive Podcast, Bear explores topics that challenge the audience to think deeper about performance, leadership, and personal growth. He invites guests who are trailblazers in their fields, offering listeners actionable insights and inspiration to elevate their lives and careers. His ability to connect fitness, entrepreneurship, and mental resilience has made him a respected voice in the fitness and leadership community. Bear’s mission is to inspire others to embrace discomfort, build resilience, and live with purpose. Whether it’s through his brand, podcast, or personal journey, Bear’s commitment to excellence is contagious. You can find Bear and the Born Primitive Brand at the links below INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bearhandlon https://www.instagram.com/bornprimitive/ https://www.instagram.com/bornprimitiveoutdoor/ YOUTUBE: @BornPrimitiveApparel WEBSITE: www.bornprimitive.com You can listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Podcasts, and Podbean by searching Do Not Go Quietly w/ Eric Wilson You can follow Eric Wilson on Instragram https://www.instagram.com/ericwilsoncoaching/ #bornprimitive #veteransday #veterans #hunting #elkhunting #bowhunting #muledeerhunting #westernhunting #gohunt #huntingpodcast #hunter #elk #huntinggear #muledeer #bowhunting #bowhunt #bowhunter #montana #huntmontana #hunter #hunt #hunterxhunter #jesus #faith #podcastformen #podcast #podcasts #huntingpodcast #trainingpodcast #whitetaildeer #whitetail #whitetaildeerhunting #deerhunter #deerhunting #deer #elkhunt #diyhunting #backcountryhunting #diyelkhunt #whitetails #deerhunting #deerhunter #deer #ruthunting #huntsmallparcels #publiclandhunting #archery

“About 15 years ago, I stopped hunting deer (plural) and started hunting specific, individual deer. With few bucks surviving to an age where they became distinguishable, I focused on one specific deer, mostly because I didn't have any other options. I could have a wall full of 140 class bucks, but I chose quality over quantity and was willing to eat my tag just for the chance to chase a true giant the following season. For my first few years of this quest, I found myself on the verge of success, but failed to execute. I worked harder, and asked more questions, and things started to fall into place. Over the last 10 years, I have had 100% of my target bucks within bow range, and wrapped my tag on them 80% of the time. “ - The Untambed Ambition The Untamed Ambition and Whitetail Ambition are consulting and coaching companies owned by Thomas Mlsna and he knows his stuff. He is data driven and uses the scientific method to help you compile information, form hypothesis, and work through them to track and kill your target buck. We focused our conversation on the intricacies of hunting small land parcels as well as many of the challenges that accompany hunting this type of land. There is a lot of conversation right now about public land hunting, but there are many of us hunting lease or permission properties much smaller in size with a lot more pressure and I really wanted to dial in on these on this episode. I learned a lot and if you are hunting smaller parcels I think you will find it extremely helpful. Enjoy and thanks for listening. You can find Thomas on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_untamed_ambition/ You can follow Eric Wilson on Instragram https://www.instagram.com/ericwilsoncoaching/ Use Code radonotgo30 for 30% of all training programs at Ridgeline Athlete https://www.ridgelineathlete.com/ and follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ridgeline_athlete/ Use Code DONOTGO20 for 20% off Asio Gear https://asiogear.com/ or follow them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/#hunting #elkhunting #bowhunting #muledeerhunting #westernhunting #gohunt #huntingpodcast #hunter #elk #huntinggear #muledeer #bowhunting #bowhunt #bowhunter #montana #huntmontana #hunter #hunt #hunterxhunter #jesus #faith #podcastformen #podcast #podcasts #huntingpodcast #trainingpodcast #whitetaildeer #whitetail #whitetaildeerhunting #deerhunter #deerhunting #deer #elkhunt #diyhunting #backcountryhunting #diyelkhunt #whitetails #deerhunting #deerhunter #deer #ruthunting #huntsmallparcels #publiclandhunting

Drake Deerman is a humble killer from the great state of Alabama. He travels the southeast and the midwest chasing giant whitetails and is pretty darn good at it. I usually write up a bio and summary but I think Drake’s Instagram post sums this story up pretty well. We dive deep into how the whole thing went down and there are a lot of great lessons to learn here. Enjoy

“Words can never truly describe the roller coaster of emotions that led to harvesting, and putting my hands on this deer.

Nine days sleeping in my truck, losing my #1 shooter, which would have been the biggest deer of my life, leading to a four day search for him that turned out to nothing. I decided to start over and drop everything I knew about this property and start completely fresh searching for a new deer. This is the hardest pressured public land I’ve ever hunted, and after two days of daylight to dark relentlessly searching I found this buck.

Two more days of watching him, having him within bow range twice with no shot opportunity, passing on his running buddy three times which would have been the biggest buck of my life, all came down to a 64 yard shot when he stood up out of his bed.

This is the hardest hunt I’ve ever been on, the hardest earned deer I’ve ever killed. Every high, low, happiness and heartbreak went into this. Everything I had. And I am beyond humbled, thankful, and blessed to put my hands on this once in a lifetime animal. So many prayers went into this.”

Final score: 166 3/8” - Drake Deerman Sept. 13, 2024

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I am extremely thankful to Cliff Gray for conducting this interview and helping me debrief this hunt. I believe it turned out much better than if I had try to do it on my own. Cliff is an amazing man & helped me a ton in preparation for this hunt.

For this episode, my Instagram post just a few days after I returned from this hunt is probably the best way to introduce it. I will leave it there and hope you all enjoy.

IG Post Dated September 11, 2024

It was December of 2022. I could barely walk to the end of my driveway. Major spine and neurological issues had hobbled me and I barely recognized the man in the mirror. @theseanjacobs was the architect of my rehabilitation & gave me hope. @ridgeline_athlete prepared me.

For almost 2 years I rehabbed, trained, and dreamed of taking on an elk hunt in the western part of the country. 4:45 am every day Monday through Saturday looked exactly the same.

4:45 - Bible Study & Ice

5:30 - Prayer

5:45 - Train

Gods Providence

Nothing derailed me from my preparation. @laurinwilsonre was constantly there. From the dark times through the hard work to the sacrifices she had to make for me to leave everything for a week and chase my ghosts; there is no way to express my love & gratitude for your undying support & understanding of what makes my soul stir. You are my heart Gracie.

@reilygrace you were always an inspiration. My sweet girl🙏

Western hunts are romanticized but there is nothing romantic about total silence. I hunted from 5:30 am to 8 pm every day. 14 hour days of absolutely no bugles & no elk. All of that training, all of those idyllic visions of chasing screaming bulls, all of that romance about the west became really long days turning up nothing.

1 day turned into 2 turned into 4 turned into 6. I started falling down mentally. Why do I think I belong out here ? What made me think I could do this ? I could be at home with my family. Why would I ask her to make this sacrifice ?

I called on Day 6 and shared my doubts. “ You took off a whole week for this. You’ve trained for almost 2 years. Stop focusing on what isn’t happening. Focus on the beauty. Focus on the gift you’ve received of being able to climb mountains & just be there. Focus on the blessing. Get out & hunt.”

She was right. I pivoted with renewed energy. I sat a blind. I used a decoy. I called. I did everything I could think of.

I hunted dawn to dusk until last light of the last day. I left every bit of me out there.

I didn’t harvest an elk but I was given the gift of renewal. As I reflect on this, I cannot ask more.

TY🙏 to everyone who was a part of this.

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Heath Hansen has been chasing elk since he can remember. While there are many people right now who are chasing the sexy "get as deep as you can into the backcountry" trend, we discussed the positives of staying mobile when you are hunting a new area and specific tactics around hunting thick timber. A native of Montana, Heath is an accomplished hunter and has a special affinity for chasing big game with the bow. Heath obsesses over the details of the hunt and targeting older age bulls. Heath just got back from an antelope hunt that was cut short from Covid and we dove into an antelope chase that was oh .... so .... close. At the time of this recording, I am 2 weeks from my first archery elk hunt in Colorado and that is some of the backdrop to this conversation. You can listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart Podcasts, and Podbean by searching Do Not Go Quietly w/ Eric Wilson You can watch this Podcast on Spotify, You Tube, & Rumble by searching Do Not Go Quietly w/ Eric Wilson You can find Heath on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joemileshunting/ You can follow Eric Wilson on Instragram https://www.instagram.com/ericwilsoncoaching/ Use Code radonotgo30 for 30% of all training programs at Ridgeline Athlete https://www.ridgelineathlete.com/ and follow on Instagram Use Code DONOTGO20 for 20% off Asio Gear https://asiogear.com/ or follow them on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ #hunting #elkhunting #bowhunting #muledeerhunting #westernhunting #gohunt #huntingpodcast #hunter #elk #huntinggear #muledeer #bowhunting #bowhunt #bowhunter #montana #huntmontana #hunter #hunt #hunterxhunter #jesus #faith #podcastformen #podcast #podcasts #huntingpodcast #trainingpodcast #whitetaildeer #whitetail #whitetaildeerhunting #deerhunter #deerhunting #deer #elkhunt

Hunting swamps isn't discussed much on podcasts, but if you hunt whitetail in the South or in low-lying areas of the midwest it is can be a huge opportunity for your to nab those crafty, mature bucks.

Joe Miles is the host of the Mission Whitetail Podcast, the founder of Asio Gear, and one of the best whitetail hunters I know. Talking with him for an hour is like a masterclass in whitetail hunting.

Joe & I discussed strategy around swamps as well as what you should be doing right now to get your rut stands ready for November. Joe's camo line Asio Gear also has some great new products out this fall in response to customer demand and we talk about those as well. Enjoy the conversation !

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Kevin describes his father and grandfathers experience escaping to a cave during WW II to avoid the Japanese Imperial Army and how that shaped the arc of his fathers life, and in turn, presented Kevin with the opportunities he has today to educate all of us in essential survival and bushcraft skills. Kevin Estela is a Multi-Media Content Creator. Podcast Host, Blog Writer, Guest Speaker, Film Presenter, and regularly featured Subject Matter Expert in bushcraft skills. He is a Professional Educator and published Writer working for Fieldcraft Survival and the TOA Group. Kevin is the Best-selling Author of "101 Skills You Need To Survive In The Woods." Kevin is the Former Lead Survival Instructor of the Wilderness Learning Center and Estela Wilderness Education. A Modern-day Adventurer/Explorer & Student for life, it was a joy to sit down with Kevin.

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