Echoes of the Hunt

The episode covers the host's experience with learning Blender for 3D animation and setting up a studio for guest interviews. It explores the process of learning a new skill and the excitement of creating a space for meaningful conversations. Takeaways Learning Blender for 3D animation Setting up a studio for guest interviews Chapters 00:00 Introduction to a New Journey 00:38 Learning Blender: A C...

After a month away from the mic, I finally stopped overthinking and just hit record. This episode is an honest campfire talk about feeling stuck, winter slowdowns, too many ideas, and why taking one small step beats waiting for the perfect plan. Sometimes showing up messy is better than not showing up at all.

This episode is about slowing down on purpose. Not stepping away. Not quitting. Just building things in a way that doesn’t eat every evening, weekend, or season you care about. Joe reflects on how constant availability quietly became the norm in outdoor businesses and creative work, and how answering everything manually eventually crowds out the very reason people started doing this work in the fi...

In this engaging conversation, Durk Lee Stark and Joe Gross explore the journey of reconnecting with hunting, the evolution of the hunting industry, and the importance of authenticity in outdoor business. They discuss innovations in archery and crossbows, the balance between work and personal passion, and the essence of shared experiences in hunting. The dialogue emphasizes continuous learning and...

This conversation provides an overview of recent developments in wildlife management, focusing on hunting regulations in response to public health concerns, particularly tick-borne diseases. It also discusses the ongoing challenges of avian influenza and highlights international debates on hunting policies, emphasizing the importance of public perception in shaping these regulations.

In this episode, I sit down with my cousin Eric for a real conversation about where we’ve both been and how our different paths still meet in the outdoors. Eric brings his background in the military, climbing, hiking, and gunsmithing, and the stories he shares add a whole new layer to what this podcast is becoming. We talk about grit, experience, the lessons the trail hands out, and how time outsi...

Summary In this episode of Echoes of the Hunt, the host reflects on their personal journey with hunting, exploring the reasons for drifting away from the passion and the influences that brought them back. The conversation delves into the impact of the hunting industry, the importance of community and stories, and the desire to reconnect with the quiet and simplicity of nature.