#120 - An Uncomfortable Conversation About The Reality of Hunting Culture

This episode of the By Land Podcast might get uncomfortable for hunters because I’m going to take a very hard and very uncomfortable look at the reality of what hunting culture actually is in 2020. This is not a topic that I take lightly. I’ve been sorting this out in my head for a long time now and thought it was time to put this out to listeners for them to consider as well.This episode is a sort of thought experiment. We’ll dive into a number of questions regarding my own realities when it comes to hunting and what it is and isn’t, explore a hypothetical question of how long it would take for hunting ethics to breakdown, and lastly what this means for hunting in the future if my assumptions are correct.This was not an easy episode to put together and I expect it will not be easy to listen to for some hunters out there who believe that their own version of hunting is the REAL version of hunting.I’ll also dive into my concerns on whether or not echo chambers exist within minority factions of hunting communities and how that may be damaging to the future of hunting as a whole if left unaddressed.Episode 120 is a loaded one and for those who decide to stick around, I hope it sparks conversation within your own small social circles so that we as a collective can begin to find solutions to the harsh reality of modern hunting culture.Show Notes and LinksIntroductionsThe questions I’ve asked myself about hunting cultureDefinition of “echo chamber”What is the reality of hunting culture?What is the future of hunting?How many hunters do the right thing?My experiences with others’ bad ethicsWho’s the real majority?Is “what hunting is and isn’t” just a big echo chamber?My thought experiment on human natureChange comes from a desire to changeWhat is the future of hunting?What is the reality of hunting?What happens if hunting is voted out of existenceThe attempt of the industry to change the narrative of what hunting is and isn’tThe hunting narrative isn’t workingAnalyzing the kill shotFinal thoughtsSupport the Show.Thanks for listening! Check out the links below to learn more, connect, and support the show. Website Join the podcast email newsletter Make a One-Time Donation (+ Affiliate Links) Monthly Podcast Support Courses Learn How To Backpack 6 Weeks To Solo Backpacking Thru-Hiking 101 Resources YouTube Instagram Facebook Groups emory@byland.co