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Aron recaps his 2026 Wyoming Spring Bear Hunt.  We are proud to partner with these great companies: Marsupial Gear || www.marsupialgear.com Montana Knife Company || www.montanaknifecompany.com Evolution Outdoors || www.evolutionoutdoors.com Grizzly Coolers. || www.grizzlycoolers.com

Welcome back to the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast with Aron Snyder.  This week we have Josh Bybee of Deadshot Nutrition joining us on the podcast.  Aron and the crew have used Deadshot products, specifically the HYDRO Hydration packets for the better part of two years.  In an industry as saturated with garbage ingredients, horrible aftertaste, or marketing gimmicks as the supplement industry is,...

Welcome back to the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast with Aron Snyder.  We are excited to have Jacob Allbaugh from Tenet Suppressors on the show this week, with special guest Mike Herne!  Jacob has been on some pretty epic adventures, including an elk hunt that could have put him on death's doorstep, definitely one that has certainly changed his life.  The boys talk about that hunt, and the business...

Truth be told we werent going to air this one as a podcast episode but it was such a good discussion, we figured why not.  But be sure to watch full video on our YouTube channel for the best experience. Aron sits down with fellow trad archer Colton Gilman to talk broadheads.  What their favorites are, benefits to each one, why one would buy a $50 broadhead vs a $10 broadhead, and so much more!  Ma...

We are excited to welcome David Merrill from Bowspider to the podcast.  David is the man behind the innovation of the Bowspider Retention System.  If you have been to any of the western tradeshows or any of the Total Archery Challenges, you have likely see David and his incredible product.  He stops by and joins Aron in studio to talk shop, the industry, innovation, and all that comes with it!  Hu...

We welcome back good friend Cody Greenwood to the podcast to talk Trad Bows and the things that truly matter with tuning, arrow flight, and accuracy.  So often we focus on the front of the arrow with broadhead selection and dont give the other end of the arrow enough attention: the fletching.  Aron and Cody dive into a little more of the trad world and Aron getting back into the recurve game.   We...

This week we are joined by our long time friend and fellow photographer TJ Perez.  TJ has been pursuing the photography game for a little over a decade, doing everything portraits, product photography, outdoor lifestyle and more along the way.  Over the years, TJ has really taken his photography to a whole new level, becoming a force in the indoor product and food and drink photography realms.  Wi...

Aron welcomes long time friend and stickbow legend Randy Cooling back to the podcast!  He and Aron talk shop on the traditional archery world, Randy's company SafariTuff, and even dive into some of the hunts Randy has gone on and some of the pitfalls of going into the hunt with traditional equipment.  Had a great time catching up with Randy and hearing all about what hes been up to!   We are proud...

Aron welcomes outdoor videographer and content creator Grady Rawls to the podcast.  Grady has been in the outdoor industry for several years now and offers some insight into what makes quality content, not only for shows and television but for social media and non-traditional media platforms.  Grady and Aron dive into his background as a high-end wedding videographer to putting on a school that te...

Aron is joined by long time friend Larry Bartlett of Pristine Ventures. Larry was the hunt planner for our guest on episode 70, and we wanted to get Larry's perspective on the podcast, and offer him a chance to inform folks on things to consider when doing a trip like a 14 day Alaskan Moose float trip. Larry is a wealth of knowledge and we are glad to have him come on and provide some insight! We...

We are back from the Mile High Hunt and Fish Expo, and we have Aron going over some of the questions he has gotten on social media, emails, and DMs.  From the announcement of the pack line, his thoughts on Peptides, upcoming hunts, and more.   We are proud to partner with these great companies: Marsupial Gear || www.marsupialgear.com Montana Knife Company || www.montanaknifecompany.com Evolution O...

Aron welcomes right-hand-man Kurt Gamache back to the show to discuss all the things that we have cooking over at Born Primitive Outdoor.  From teasing the new backpack line, to the zero-drop barefoot boot, to the educational courses through BP Academy, we are full steam ahead with a full plate of exciting stuff going on.  From product development to testing and implimentation, to upcoming courses...

Aron welcomes Justin Birthisel to the show today to talk about his Alaskan Mosse Hunt that went horribly awry. A once in a lifetime float trip for Alaskan Moose is something most guys dream about, including Justin and his buddy.  Unfortunately the adventure turned out to be more of a nightmare, including swollen rivers, bears, lackluster service, and more.  If it could go wrong, it just about did...

This week Aron welcomes long time friend Petra Hilleberg to the podcast.  Petra and her family started Hilleberg Tents, the premier tent manufacturer around and the one Aron trusts when it truly matters.  Petra and Aron catch up and talk shop on what sets Hilleberg apart from all other tent manufacturers on the market. From fabric to design to poles and stakes, Hilleberg is the tent you trust when...

Where do we even start with this one!  Chaos erupts as these three get together for an all around good time!  Aron is joined by his friends Cody Greenwood and Chris Parrino, both accomplished in traditional archery. The conversation is a mix of humor and serious discussion about their experiences and expertise in archery and hunting. They delve into topics such as the technical aspects of archery,...

Aron welcomes fly fishing legend Kelly Galloup back to the podcast.  They play catchup and talk about some guiding and fishing stories, various fishing techniques and overall etiquette on and off the water.  Always a blast chatting it up with Kelly Galloup.  Be sure to check out the video of this podcast, available on the Born Primitive Outdoor YouTube channel. We are proud to partner with these g...

Aron welcomes long time friend Cody Greenwood from the Trad Lab back to the podcast.  He and Aron talk all things traditional archery and debunk some of the myths and misconceptions that are brought about from social media around shooting a strugglestick.  They talk everything from bows to arrows, shooting and techniques, all the way down to the animals that they've taken and the misses that are r...

We are back with our monthly installment of Q&A with Aron Snyder, where he goes over some of the better questions from his social media, texts, and email in just a little more depth.  From fitness to nutrition, packing lists and possibles pouches, here are some of the latest and greatest from the Aron Snyder inbox! We are proud to partner with these great companies: Marsupial Gear || www.marsu...

We are back this week with Wyoming guide and outfitter Blake Chamley of Chamley Outfitting.  Blake has led a pretty storied life of guiding and outfitting in the backcountry of Wyoming.  With a passion for the impressive Rocky Mountain Big Horn, he has led many fortunate hunters into the mountains to chase these impressive creatures. Aron and Blake met a few years ago, and though they weren't fast...

We welcome BP Academy Instructor Daniel "Wally" Wallace back to the podcast.  Kicking off the Academy Season with a sold out Intro to Land Nav course, we move right along into the next class that is Intro to Bow and Rifle Setups.  Wally and Aron go over the curriculum that will include one day of bow setup and one day of rifle setup.  From mounting sights and optics, to leveling and axis adjustmen...

Aron welcomes brothers Josh and Chris Neville to the the podcast.  They are the minds behind the new Backcountry Stove System over at Roughridge Stove Company.  They are designing a stove system for hunters by hunters. Rather than having to piece together or "Frankenstein" cook system, they opted to design their own from the ground up.  All current options were either too heavy, too bulky, or just...

Aron covers down on some of the questions he's getting on shelters, and gives us a quick overview of the various types of shelters and when you want to use each one.  Questions like what's the difference between 3 and 4 season shelters.  When is a Bivy a good option? We are proud to partner with these great companies: Marsupial Gear || www.marsupialgear.com Montana Knife Company || www.montanaknif...

Aron welcomes a legend in the bushcraft and survival community, Dave Canterbury to the podcast. Dave is a prominent survival expert, educator and author known for popularizing modern bushcraft and wilderness self-reliance. He is most recognized for his appearance on the reality TV series Dual Survival and for founding the Pathfinder School, where he teaches his "5 Cs of Survivability", as well as...

Aron welcomes Bill Coffin and Jared Strang to this weeks podcast.  Aron guided Bill and Jared on a backcountry elk hunt in Wyoming after the outfitter, Blake Chamley, broke his back during a horse accident.  They have a great time recounting the hunt and the camp shenanigans that ensued.  We are proud to partner with these great companies: Marsupial Gear || www.marsupialgear.com Montana Knife Comp...

Aron goes over some of his gift ideas for the hard-to-shop-for outdoorsmen and women in your life!  Gifts of all different categories and prices, but sure to be a hit underneath the tree or in a stocking this holiday season.  Head on over to the Born Primitive Outdoor Gear Garage on Amazon to check out this and many of our other gear lists!  Also be sure to check out the video podcast on YouTube!...