IN THE BUSH Podcast

Timber spent 83 days living off the land on the ALONE show. We dive into the difficulties of being a humanitarian aid worker and how his time on alone healed trauma and solidified his spiritual belief system. This conversation goes deep into spiritual philosophy and the importance of listening to your primal instinct.  https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ Visit Folsompointnutrition.com  and use code...

Joel Talks about some of his favorite plants and trees for bushcraft purposes. Medicine, food, and utility usage makes these the powerhouses of plants that every outdoors person should know.  https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ Visit Folsompointnutrition.com  and use code INTHEBUSH on checkout to receive a 20% discount on 100% grass fed Bison supplements. Please support them to support us. 

Cole and Joel talk about the upcoming hunting course that they will be running, the ethics of hunting wild pigs, and the 10 steps to follow as a hunter for greater success!  https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ Visit Folsompointnutrition.com  and use code INTHEBUSH on checkout to receive a 20% discount on 100% grass fed Bison supplements. Please support them to support us. 

Friction fire making is hard but very rewarding. This is an ancient technique of creating fire by rubbing 2 sticks together and was used by our ancestors. This is a skill that should be learned and not forgotten.  Joel talks the listener through the process of making a kit and using the correct technique to spark an ember into flame.  https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ Visit Folsompointnutrition.co...

George Bumann is a professional sculptor living with his wife, young son, and black Labrador Hobbes, at Yellowstone Park’s northern entrance in Gardiner, Montana. George has been a life-long observer of nature and was raised in his mother’s New York sculpture studio. He holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in wildlife ecology and has worked in the fields of wildlife research, taxidermy, back...

Aaron Schmaus is a U.S. Air Force, combat veteran, writer, podcast host and outdoor media professional that has a passion for conservation and the outdoors.  He has built a life around educating others about sustainable utilization, conservation, fitness and a better way of living life. His goal is to bridge the gap between hunters and non hunters. https://viamoutdoors.com/ https://bushsurvivaltra...

Dana Anderson, the self professed “professional hugger” is a larger than life character who is full of passion and love. Despite his age he has kept a youthful mindset and healthy body. Dana is a primitive skills enthusiast and a master flintknapper. He has lived a wild life and raised 6 kids off-grid. Cole and Joel dive into his lifestyle, mindset, and pick up expert tips on flintknapping.  https...

Dub was a participant of season 11 of the ALONE SHOW. He spent 80 days in the Arctic Alone battling his mind. We dive deep into the physical, spiritual, and mental battles and how he overcame them.  https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ Visit Folsompointnutrition.com  and use code INTHEBUSH on checkout to receive a 20% discount on 100% grass fed Bison supplements. Please support them to support us. 

https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ Visit Folsompointnutrition.com  and use code INTHEBUSH on checkout to receive a 20% discount on 100% grass fed Bison supplements. Please support them to support us. 

In this episode Joel runs Elk Hunting scenarios past Cole to help understand what and when to do certain things in different scenarios while elk hunting. https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ Visit Folsompointnutrition.com  and use code INTHEBUSH on checkout to receive a 20% discount on 100% grass fed Bison supplements. Please support them to support us. 

Cole and Joel talk about how to get kids excited about being outdoors.  https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ Visit Folsompointnutrition.com  and use code INTHEBUSH on checkout to receive a 20% discount on 100% grass fed Bison supplements. Please support them to support us. 

Jacks has backpacked hundreds of miles solo in a variety of locations around the world. She took part in a year long bushcraft course in Scotland which led her toward teaching outdoor skills. Jacks started Wildcard Wilderness Survival School after working for other schools for years. Jacks has taught people from all walks of life but now focuses mainly on women only classes. She will be one of the...

Joined by Joel this episode and we Help a new Elk Hunter Drew Clement with scenarios and advice. Recalling events from the previous season and breaking them down to maybe Beter understand what went wrong and how to improve. Learning how to use hunting pressure to your advantage and what to do when another hunter is coming to your calling setup. https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ Visit Folsompointnu...

Amos Rodriguez was a participant on Alone S7, Alone the skills challenge, and Alone frozen. He is a hunter and primitive skills practitioner. He teaches these skills to youth and adults.  Amos talks about his first Elk harvest and the delicious pepperoni he made. He tells the tale of surviving the civil war in El Salvador when he was a child and how that has molded his mindset. He was fortunate to...

Cole and Joel talk about survival scenarios that occur in the backcountry. They talk about how and when to make good decisions If you get lost, injured or experience bad weather. https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ Visit Folsompointnutrition.com  and use code INTHEBUSH on checkout to receive a 20% discount on 100% grass fed Bison supplements. Please support them to support us. 

In this episode Cole unpacks his backpack and goes through everything you need not want on a backcountry hunt https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ Visit Folsompointnutrition.com  and use code INTHEBUSH on checkout to receive a 20% discount on 100% grass fed Bison supplements. Please support them to support us. 

Donny is a former marine and master primitive skills practitioner. He has featured on shows such as Alone S6, Alone the Beast and Mud, Sweat & Beards. Donny has authored 3 books, of which we discuss his newest book Wild wisdom.  Donny talked to his time with tribes in Africa, caves he has slept in, the core 4 survival skills, the sacred experience of taking the life of an animal and so much mo...

Jamie is a good friend of Cole and Joel’s. They met at the annual hunting course that Joel and Cole run in Texas. Jamie has since then been bitten by the Elk bug and opens up about that in the discussion. They talk trials and tribulations of chasing Elk with a recurve bow.  Jamie was a sailing boat captain for years and talks to being at sea for long periods as a young man and a time the boat was...

Luke tells stories from previous hunts along with tons of great advise for beginner elk hunters. Luke goes into his Tactics for hunting solo and how he is so successful so often using out of the box techniques all on public land with over the counter tags. Luke has about an 85% success rate in the elk wood and for a flatlander that's nothing to shake a stick at. https://bushsurvivaltraining.c...

Luke Nichols is the host and founder of the Outdoor Boys YouTube channel. His videos feature him and his  three sons as they explore the world camping, fishing, hunting, foraging and more. Joel has hosted Luke and his sons for a couple of videos including his recent trip with the Hadza bushmen.  Joel and Cole get behind the scenes questions answered about YouTube life, family life, Luke’s trip wit...

Joe Flowers is a knife designer for Condor and Tops knives. He also runs jungle expeditions through his business Bushcraft Global. He has spent years visiting and learning from indigenous tribes in the Amazon. We talk about dangerous snakes and insects in the jungle, survival tactics, and gear required to survive in the rainforest. Joe describes indigenous plant medicines used by the Matis and the...

On our debut episode of Flatlander Friday, Cole and his guests Eric and Ben talk archery elk hunting. Covering topics like backpacking into the backcountry, as well as covering ground in a vehicle, different calling scenarios, and so much more.  Subscribe to the Flatlander YouTube Channel, or tune in LIVE every other Thursday for new episodes! Click the link below for video from this week's e...

Joel and Cole introduce a new hunting series exclusively for hunters, fisherman, scavengers, and foragers. “Flatlander Friday” will be hosted by Cole Wilks ever second Friday of the month live on his YouTube channel @flatlander. Listeners can ask questions live! This is a wonderful opportunity for new hunters however experienced hunters will benefit too. Tune in to @flatlander every Thursday at 7:...

Joe Flowers is a knife designer for Condor and Tops knives. He also runs jungle expeditions through his business Bushcraft Global. He has spent years visiting and learning from indigenous tribes in the Amazon. We learn all about the issues these people face and the traditional skills that they have mastered to survive such a harsh environment.    https://bushcraftglobal.com https://bushsurvivaltra...

Since 2010, Callie has been living outside under trees, tarps, canvas and caves. She lives nomadically with a herd of pack goats that she raised, which allows her to be sustained directly from the land. Callie talks about defending the goats from predators, how they sustain her diet, and processing road kill deer.  Callie was the runner up on Season 7 of the Alone show. She spent 87 days Alone in...