Aaron Bott is the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Wolf Biologist. Joel and Aaron discuss the complexities of managing wolves on a landscape and the controversy that wolves cause. Aaron talks to the history, behavior, and characteristics of wolves and the ungulates they prey on. https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ Visit Folsompointnutrition.c…

Gary is a Naked and Afraid survival legend. He is a larger than life character that has a passion for the planet and reducing consumption. He is renowned for eating almost anything and tells us all about it and why he does it. We laugh hard on this one! Enjoy https://garygolding.com/ https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ Visit Folsompointnutrition.com …

Ray Livingston was a participant on Alone season 6 and the co-host of the show Mud, Sweat & Beards. Ray is a hunting guide and primitive skills enthusiast with a particular interest in conservation and predator hunting. He was formerly a police officer, an experience he views as very valuable in his spiritual development. Cole & Joel dive into his …

Jeremy Coburn has a PhD in Linguistics with a concentration on African languages and linguistics. He has focused his research on the Hadzabe Hunter gatherers of Tanzania, East Africa. Cole and Joel dive into the unique click like language of the Hadza as well as all the challenges they face with the decline of their historical hunting grounds. http…

Kielyn and her husband Dave are professional winter travel and wilderness living guides. Together they run a company called Lure of North offering winter expeditions. They live off grid in Espanola, Ontario which is also the base camp for their expeditions. Cole and Joel dive into the off grid lifestyle, being isolated, her marriage, and her experi…

As an avid adventurer, seasoned photographer, and survival expert, Sunny Mia has dedicated a life to capturing the essence of the great outdoors while equipping others with the skills needed to thrive in nature's embrace. Having completed Discovery Channel’s 21-day survival challenge on *Naked and Afraid*, and serving as a first aid instructor for …

David Story is the executive producer for Discovery channels Naked and Afraid show. Cole and Joel talk to him about his role, the camera crew, the editing process, scouting locations and how to find participants. David talks to the challenges of producing a survival show and shares his experiences through some great stories. Think you have what it …

Captain Dean Thomas is a life long saltwater fisherman. He is the co-host of the Bite Me podcast and has been a professional fishing guide for over 20 years. Cole and Dean talk about the beauty of being on the water and fishing from a kayak. https://www.fishingtackleunlimited.com/meet-the-team https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ Visit Folsompointnutr…

Cole and Joel talk about the importance of having good woodsmanship skills. Bowhunters need to get close to the animals they pursue and to do it they need to study the animal, predict where it may be and then get very close for a shot. https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ Visit Folsompointnutrition.com and use code INTHEBUSH on checkout to receive a 2…

Yana Robertson is a friend and a well accomplished traditional bowhunter. She is the daughter of Master Bowyer Dick Robertson the owner and founder of Robertson Stykbows. We talk about her childhood, hunting whitetails and Elk, and her approach to hunting. https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ Visit Folsompointnutrition.com and use code INTHEBUSH on ch…

Zach Henry is an outdoor educator and teacher at the forge school in Bend Oregon. Zach has a very unique and refreshing perspective on educating young men in this modern and domesticated world. Cole and Joel explore his perspective and reflect on the experience of having three teenage boys attend the annual hunting course in Texas. Visit Forge scho…

Cole, Joel, and great friend Keith Syers share stories and thoughts at pig hunting camp in Texas. Conversation revolves around the trad bow vs compounds, hunting ethics and stalking wild pigs. Visit Folsompointnutrition.com and use code INTHEBUSH on checkout to receive a 20% discount on 100% grass fed Bison supplements. Please support them to suppo…

James McMillin is the owner of Folsom Point Nutrition, an ethical company creating high quality organ supplements and Tallow from 100% grass fed Bison. We talk about our partnership with his company, his hunting journey as well as the profound impact the Hadza have had on him. listeners of this podcast get a 20% discount on all orders from folsompo…

Dave Holder is the Senior Survival and Safety Consultant on History channels ALONE show. He was in the British army for over 2 decades and is a well accomplished guide and instructor. He is currently writing a book about managing Calories in a survival situation. He resides in Canada with his wife. https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ Visit Folsompoin…

Cole and Joel give their thoughts and opinions on how they would plan to tackle a natural disaster. 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.By Cole Wilks & Joel Van Der Loon

Joel talks all things water. He discusses how to avoid dehydration, how to find water, and the various methods to make it safe to drink. 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.…

YouTuber Xander Budnick travels all over the world making survival videos. He has a successful YouTube channel that is his full time occupation. We dive into the various challenges he has faced as well as what he has learned as a survivalist. https://bushsurvivaltraining.com/ Visit Folsompointnutrition.com and use code INTHEBUSH on checkout to rece…

Marcus is a naturalist, educator, facilitator, photographer and filmmaker. He has worked in wilderness education, outdoor leadership, and conservation for numerous organizations and communities across North America and Europe. For many years Marcus was the Program Manager for the Immersion, and internationally renowned environmental leadership prog…

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.c…

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 supplemen…

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…

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://bushsur…

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 i…

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. …

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…

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 su…

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.By Cole Wilks & Joel Van Der Loon

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.By Cole Wilks & Joel Van Der Loon

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 ma…

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. htt…

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…

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 s…

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 o…

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 lon…

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 sha…

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 …

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 in…

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…

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 benefi…

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. http…

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…

Joel and Cole discuss Joel’s recent visit with the Hadza tribe in Tanzania. Joel leads full immersion group trips with the Hadza every year. Joel talks about the incredible survival skills of the Hadza. The Hadza are genetically the oldest Hunter gatherers alive and still subsist off hunting and foraging. They live in the Yaeda valley in Tanzania, …

In today's episode, Cole sits down with his wife Kaycee after their 8-day road trip from Oregon to Texas. They discuss the evolution of their road-trips together over the past 10 years - different equipment and gear, types of travel, and even how to pick a campsite on various types of public land, including boondocking to established campsites. The…

Keith Syers from the History Channel’s Alone Season 7 joins us for today’s show. Keith and his wife, Jen, are homesteaders in Kentucky where they raise livestock, harvest wildlife, and wild edibles from the land like mushrooms & wild greens. Keith is an avid traditional bow hunter, as well as a very talented black powder rifle builder. He uses his …

EJ Snyder is a former combat veteran and well known as a Naked and Afraid legend. He has been a participant on several seasons of the show and was also co-host on Discovery channels Dual Survival. He is tough as nails, has a no bullshit attitude and is loaded with passion. He is a motivational speaker, outdoor skills teacher, and is involved in sev…

James Van Lanen is an anthropologist with expertise in human ecology and hunter-gatherer studies. He previously spent thirteen years working as a Subsistence Resource Specialist for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, where he worked on projects with several Yukon River communities. James has also worked on conservation issues with indigenous c…

Cole and Joel talk about Joel’s upcoming trip back to Tanzania to visit the Hadza. Cole asks questions about the travel logistics and the Hadza culture. The Hadza still live a traditional hunter gatherer lifestyle relying on the survival skills that were passed down over thousands of years. They hunt and forage for wild fruits, honey, and roots for…

Correy Hawke is a friend and fellow participant from ALONE season 7. He was also the winner of the show The Ultimate marksman. Correy is a former US marine and currently a professional bow builder for his company Organic archery. He has shifted into teaching the ancient art to others. We dive deep into spirituality and how Psilocybin has greatly im…