
Good Hunting Partners are Hard to Find
10/23/23 • 82 min
Aaron Schmaus is a multi-faceted professional with a distinguished background in the military, literature, as an athlete and in videography, and digital marketing. As a dedicated father and husband, he channels his diverse expertise to enrich the experiences of individuals navigating the great outdoors. Through insightful discourse, he sheds light on pivotal issues such as wildlife conservation, veteran welfare, and the intricate interplay between humanity and the natural world. As the esteemed host of The Primitive Republic Podcast, Schmaus delves into a wide spectrum of human experiences, seamlessly transitioning between riveting outdoor narratives and insightful explorations of the human condition. Presently spearheading Wrangled Media, Schmaus's innovative vision revolves around producing compelling digital content tailored for both individuals and businesses.
If you enjoy the podcast, I’d really appreciate it if you drop us a review, share it with a friend, or find us on Instagram.
Topics Discussed:
- Passing on hunting as a hunting safety instructor.
- Finding common ground in morals and ethics.
- Quickest way to ruin a hunting partnership.
- Knowing what it means to be part of a team.
- Ten rules for a good hunting partner.
You can find more about Everett Headley, your host, at his website or Instagram.
Intro Music: Jason Shaw- Back to the Woods
Outro Music: Bumy Goldson- Keep Walking
Aaron Schmaus is a multi-faceted professional with a distinguished background in the military, literature, as an athlete and in videography, and digital marketing. As a dedicated father and husband, he channels his diverse expertise to enrich the experiences of individuals navigating the great outdoors. Through insightful discourse, he sheds light on pivotal issues such as wildlife conservation, veteran welfare, and the intricate interplay between humanity and the natural world. As the esteemed host of The Primitive Republic Podcast, Schmaus delves into a wide spectrum of human experiences, seamlessly transitioning between riveting outdoor narratives and insightful explorations of the human condition. Presently spearheading Wrangled Media, Schmaus's innovative vision revolves around producing compelling digital content tailored for both individuals and businesses.
If you enjoy the podcast, I’d really appreciate it if you drop us a review, share it with a friend, or find us on Instagram.
Topics Discussed:
- Passing on hunting as a hunting safety instructor.
- Finding common ground in morals and ethics.
- Quickest way to ruin a hunting partnership.
- Knowing what it means to be part of a team.
- Ten rules for a good hunting partner.
You can find more about Everett Headley, your host, at his website or Instagram.
Intro Music: Jason Shaw- Back to the Woods
Outro Music: Bumy Goldson- Keep Walking
Previous Episode

How to Talk about Hunting
Mark Damian Duda is executive director of Responsive Management. Over the past 35 years he has conducted over 1,000 studies on how people relate to the natural world. He is the author of four books on wildlife and outdoor recreation and more than 150 published articles and peer-reviewed papers. He is a certified wildlife biologist and social scientist and holds a masters degree in natural resource policy from Yale University.
If you enjoy the podcast, I’d really appreciate it if you drop us a review, share it with a friend, or find us on Instagram.
Topics Discussed:
- Social science is why it matters for hunters.
- Negotiating a place for wildlife on the landscape.
- How to talk about hunting. (Book link)
- Words Matter, pictures matter, tone matters.
- Animal rights vs animal welfare vs animal dominianism.
- Communicating Effectively: Ethos, Pathos, Logos
- Hunting’s best arguments.
You can find more about Everett Headley, your host, at his website or Instagram.
Intro Music: Jason Shaw- Back to the Woods
Outro Music: Bumy Goldson- Keep Walking
Next Episode

HOWL: Raising the Sportsman’s Voice
Charles Whitwam is the founder and president of Howl for Wildlife.
Howl For Wildlife provides streamlined tools and resources with regards to issues surrounding wildlife, hunting and/or fishing management. Howl For Wildlife provides content & education sourced from biologists, partner organizations, and boots on the ground experts/individuals who are directly involved in the sustainable growth and health of wildlife in North America. Howl For Wildlife provides the public with streamlined access to officials, decision makers and influencers through industry leading technology.
If you enjoy the podcast, I’d really appreciate it if you drop us a review, share it with a friend, or find us on Instagram.
Topics Discussed:
- Food unites all humans, hunters and nonhunters.
- Taking back the hunting narrative.
- Mobilizing sportsman to action.
- What is your trophy in hunting?
- Giving hunters the tools needed to fight anti-hunting dishonesty.
You can find more about Everett Headley, your host, at his website or Instagram.
Intro Music: Jason Shaw- Back to the Woods
Outro Music: Bumy Goldson- Keep Walking
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