Nature Reliance Podcast

Craig and Tracy discuss varying topics such as preserving the culture, legal necessities, clothing, weapons, field dressing, process, and recipes among many other topics.  Craig lends his many years of experience to all of these topics including what works best for him over the years.  Let us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org    ===== Follow us at www.naturer...

In this podcast, Craig shares a very personal account of a recent health scare and some of the tips he used to overcome it.  We hope it offers you some insight into how you can overcome problems that might come your way like being lost in a wilderness, health scares, or even relationship issues.  Setting your mind to the task at  hand is critical Let us know what you think by sending us a message:...

It has been a frustrating week as an educator seeing the garbage going viral on social media that can bring harm to people.  In this podcast Craig and Tracy break down THREE viral sensations and why they are not worth your time in doing.  Links mentioned in the podcast NPR Article:  https://www.npr.org/2021/10/26/1049252333/lost-hiker-mount-elbert-colorado-ignored-rescuers-phone-calls NRS Facebook...

We have a GREAT interview with Tim as he shares some great insight from teaching, living in Alaska, and consulting for survival-related TV shows.  This is one you don't want to miss.  Tim's Website here:  http://jackmtn.com/ Let us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org    ===== Follow us at www.naturereliance.org  ===== Support: Shop our affiliation com...

In this interview, Craig sits down with Rob Cabrera of Filo Blades.  Lots of people have seen Craig's EDC blade through magazine articles, social media, or classes.  Rob is the guy who built it. He is also the guy who humbles Craig regularly with this knife fight training capabilities. Let us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org    ===== Follow us at www.na...

In this podcast, we dig into why anyone who enjoys wildlife should thank a hunter or shooter.  It has a lot to do with the conservation, the PR Act, and the DJ Act.  If you don't know what those are, you should, and that is why this podcast was put together!  Thanks for joining us! Details of PR Act:  fws.gov/laws/lawsdigest/fawild.html Details of DJ Act:  https://www.fws.gov/laws/lawsdigest/...

In this podcast, Craig walks us through a favorite topic of his.  The "Sit Spot", an exercise in mindfulness, is an excellent way that stand and blind hunters have utilized for expanded awareness in the outdoors.  This is a great way to gather more information on the areas spend time in.  It will serve to help you develop both your awareness and your physical health.  Craig mentions his...

Some of you may hear Nature Reliance School alumni refer to themselves as "one of the weirdos" or you may see one of them with a "Bunch of Weirdos" sticker on their water bottle.   You may have also wondered what the heck are we talking about.  Listen to this podcast for the backstory.  It is a small look into how some people view outdoors training and how incredibly sad they a...

Craig and Tracy share some of their squirrel hunting stories and much more. The NRS Online Membership is THE best way to get the most up to date content for our followers:  https://bit.ly/NRSONLINE Water Bottle Blowout .  Use code PODCAST to get 25% off.   The NRS Online Membership is THE best way to get the most up to date content for our followers:  https://bit.ly/NRSONLINE Thanks for...

Residents with a passion to discover more about their natural world now have the opportunity to gain a better understanding of it thanks to the Kentucky Master Naturalist program.     Today, Craig and Tracy discuss this educational program and the 16 varying topics it provides.  Let us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org    ===== Follow us at www.naturereliance...

In this interview, Craig interviews Mr. Bill Reese, aka Instinct Survivalist.  Bill teaches outdoor skills and has a fantastic web and social media presence where he shares information.  He has a "help others" mindset in all he does, and we know you will enjoy this interview.  www.instinctsurvivalist.com https://www.youtube.com/user/instinctsurvivalist https://www.facebook.com/isurvivali...

Taking some time away from the interviews to dig into some of our listener's favorite topics - history!  This one is about ole Jack Hinson.  Jack Hinson created a reckoning and for good reason.  Listen in. If you want to learn more about Jack Hinson, get this book:  https://amzn.to/37QFyuK Let us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org    ===== Follow us at ww...

There is only one Adam Smith and Craig sat down with him to interview him about what he is doing.  Adam spent a career in the US Army, most of those years as a Green Beret.  Adam has now gone on to do fantastic work with Forge Legend and you need to hear about it.  Links from the interview: https://forgelegend.com/ Let us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org    ...

Craig interviews Kevin Estela, Director of Training for Fieldcraft Survival for this podcast.  They discuss Fieldcraft's past, present, and future.  Kevin also shares great insight into his 72-hour survival training trek.  They also dig into hunting, conservation and who to go for the BEST deer bbq in the country.  Some links mentioned during the interview: https://fieldcraftsurvival.com/trai...

In this interview, Craig interviews Mr. Doug Meyer who is both a primitive skills expert certified water quality technician.  Doug speaks plainly and surprisingly about what most people miss about filters and purifiers and tells us about his new book which you definitely want to pick up. You can message Doug at:  https://www.facebook.com/dougandjana.meyer or https://www.instagram.com/douglas_s_mey...

In this podcast, Tracy shares some fantastic research that he gathered on lightning, storms, and similar situations as it relates to being in the great outdoors.  Craig is along for the ride and sharing stories (including a couple of big blunders) from his time in the outdoors.  Let us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org   ===== Follow us at www.naturereliance....

In this podcast, Craig sits down with Jamie Burleigh from the Old World Alliance to discuss his thoughts on his journey to Old World Alliance.  Along the way, he hits upon his most enjoyable, funniest, and humbling moments in the outdoors.  You can find Jamie at:  https://oldworldalliance.com/ Let us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org    ===== Follow us at www...

Craig Interviews, not really, its more like a fantastic campfire chat with Joe Flowers of Bushcraft Global.  The convo takes twists and turns from beekeeping, Crocodile Dundee, knife designs, baby opossums, and jungle expeditions.  This is a great one.  Bushcraft Global:  https://bushcraftglobal.com/ Condor Knives:  https://www.condortk.com/ Tops Knives:  https://www.topsknives.com/ Let us know wh...

Mel Gibson's movie, The Patriot, is a great movie BUT the real history is even greater.  On a recent trip, Craig traveled through South Carolina and stopped at Historic Camden where incredibly important revolutionary war battles were fought.  Listen in as he relates his experience there.  https://www.historiccamden.org/ Let us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturerelian...

In this incredibly but very short podcast Craig goes over the simplistic methods that he uses to keep problematic insects off of him in terrible conditions.  You will want these products to avoid them (mentioned in the podcast): Sawyer Permethrin - https://amzn.to/3xah1M8 Sawyer Picarding - https://amzn.to/3qtp1FS Coleman Deet - https://amzn.to/3gXvKVc Let us know what you think by sending us a me...

In this podcast, Tracy and Craig dive into another current news article about a day hiker that got lost and eventually rescued after five days in the wilderness.  They discuss and break down the article to dispel some of the comments and talk about options so this won't happen to you.  Let us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org    ===== Follow us at www.na...

In this podcast, Tracy and Craig dive into another news article that looks at some interesting stats on day hikers and why they (might be you) are most likely the ones to have trouble in the outdoors.  Great article on National Geographic that includes an interview with Andrew Herrington from Big Pig Outdoors in the Smoky Mountains.  News article source:  https://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventu...

In this article, Tracy AND Craig are back together to discuss an article and stats from a recent news article.  Some of it is good information, others parts....not so much.  Listen in as these two experienced outdoorsmen share their experiences with you.  News Article Source:  https://www.foxnews.com/great-outdoors/average-american-thinks-they-could-survive-two-weeks-in-the-wild-despite-lack-of-ex...

Craig recently led a tracking course in Utah and, as you would expect, picked up some great local history from there.  He shares a great story in this podcast.  Website this story was taken from:  https://www.nps.gov/tica/learn/historyculture/the-legend-of-timpanogos.htm Other Native American stories:  https://amzn.to/3hYPOaD Native American Animal stories (Craig loves these):  https://amzn.to/3yG...

Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Skunk Ape this mythical creature goes by many names.  Craig offers some surprising insight on how he feels about it (and shares a personal experience). Let us know what you think by sending us a message:  podcast@naturereliance.org    ===== Follow us at www.naturereliance.org  ===== Support: Shop our affiliation companies by obtaining discount codes here  Subscribe to our newsl...