Podcast: Episode 310, The Heart of Hunting
Justin talks with Robbie Kroger of Blood Origins. They discuss the adventure, tradition, and meaning of hunting, and so much more!
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Special Guests:
Robbie Kroger: Founder of Blood Origins
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Show Links:
Blood Origins “A Difficult Treasure”
How hunters and hunting built a Soccer field for a community
Blood Origins Supporter Program
Recipes:
Antelope Bulgogi – by contributor Jeff Benda
Pan Roasted Halibut Over Wild Mushroom Risotto – by Managing Editor Ben Burgholzer
Camp Hash by contributor Tori Loomis
Show Notes:
Tarpon Dreams
Turkey Hunting in Florida
Hunting in South Africa during the hay day
Impala liver and onions
Growing up wanting to be a South African Game Ranger
Mississippi style hunting
Making common hunting mistakes
Hunting isn’t just about the kill
Preconceived notions of what anti/non-hunters think of hunters
How to show the heart of a hunter
Understanding why we hunt
The truths about hunting
Why we hunt changes overtime
The core of why we hunt
Branching out from whitetail hunting
Hunting for buffalo with a 416 Rigby in Argentina
Hunting buffalo in Australia
Getting peed on by bats
“Dream Time” a film by Blood Origins
The adventure of the hunt
The buffalo has just as good of chance to kill the hunter
Eating buffalo backstrap 3 miles east of the middle of nowhere
The importance to know the connection to our food
Robbie’s favorite wild game recipe – quail and pheasant pie
Interviews with notable individuals for Blood Origins
Jim Shockey “Uncharted Spirit”
Authenticity of the interviews with the everyday hunters
How the blood origins projects are chosen
Reach out to tell Blood Origins your “why” on Instagram
Stories of international hunters
Knife forging
Conservation projects funded by Blood Origins
“A Difficult Treasure” a film by Blood Origins
How hunters and hunting built a Soccer field for a community
Antelope Bulgogi – Jeff Benda
Pan roasted halibut over wild mushroom risotto – Ben Burgholzer
Camp hash by Tori Loomis
Wild Hog pork chops
How to connect with Blood Origins
Subscribing to Blood Origins for $3 a month
Is hunting a sport?
About the Podcast:
We are hunters, anglers, writers, and sometimes chefs. Our passion for the outdoor lifestyle motivated the foundation of Harvesting Nature which serves as a media outlet built to inspire and educate the outdoor expert and novice alike. Our podcast focuses on the technical side of cooking wild fish and game while also incorporating adventures and lessons learned from our pursuit of wild meat. Join us on our journey of Harvesting Nature.
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