Hard Men Podcast

Elk Hunting, Danger, & Unleashing the Wild Man Within

September 27, 2022 Eric Conn Season 1 Episode 92
Hard Men Podcast
Elk Hunting, Danger, & Unleashing the Wild Man Within
Show Notes

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In this episode, I talk with Dan Berkholder, a mountain man, beast killer, and all around great guy (and close friend) about our success with elk hunting season out West. We also talk about Robert Bly's "Iron John," why men need to release the wild man, experience danger, and taste meaningful risk. 

Why is it that deep play is a form of rest? Why does strenuous activity relieve stress and restore health? How can a gang of men reduce the load of work exponentially? How is hunting an initiatory rite loaded with symbolic, ritualistic meaning? We talk about this and more from two epic elk hunting trips.

JB Simmons' 2S Ranch provides high-quality grass fed beef loaded with nutrients and raised with care. You can order premium beef from their storefront at the Provision House website. 

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