The Battle Every Hunting Father Understands | Kevin Guillen

What happens when fatherhood, business, fitness, and western hunting all collide?

In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, Chris Young sits down with Kevin Guillen from Wilderness Athlete to talk about the deeper side of hunting, balancing family and ambition, and why the wilderness still calls men to do hard things.

Kevin shares his journey from growing up hunting ducks in California, working for Fish & Game, and eventually helping rebuild Wilderness Athlete from the ground up alongside his wife and team. The conversation dives deep into entrepreneurship, intentional living, physical fitness, fatherhood, and the reality of balancing adventure with responsibilities at home.

This episode goes far beyond hunting stories. It’s about purpose, discipline, gratitude, and becoming the kind of man your family can look up to.

Topics in this episode:

Building Wilderness Athlete
Entrepreneurship in the hunting industry
Fatherhood and balancing hunting with family life
Western hunting culture
Fitness and longevity for hunters
Backpack hunting lessons
The truth about social media hunting success
Why obstacles create growth
Staying mentally and physically sharp
Intentionality in life and the outdoors

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Wilderness Athlete
Western Hunter Magazine

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