Ep 38: Patrick Schaefer on the Outdoors & Hunting

Patrick Schaefer joins the show for a great conversation about how the outdoors and hunting has positively impacted his life, even helping him cope with losing a parent at a young age. Patrick dives into his favorite outdoor brands and podcasts, balancing the responsibilities of life while still doing the things he loves and appreciating nature's divine design.

Patrick  is a husband, stepfather, and fireman holding the rank of Battalion Chief, an avid outdoorsman, and a DIY public land hunter who spends regular time in the wilderness of Texas, Colorado, and Alaska.

Quotes:

"Try to leave everything better than you found it." 

Topics Discussed:

Getting started in the outdoorsGod, nature & appreciation Losing a father at a young ageBecoming a FirefighterWorking through depressionThe importance of mentorsBeing the father, you didn't haveLand stewardship & being environmentally conscious Balancing work, family & huntingEncouraging kids to love the outdoorsHunting in Colorado & Alaska Favorite gear & brandsResources Mentioned:

Instagram: Patrick SchaeferKatadyn Water FiltersKUIUFirst Lite4OceanBook: Extreme Ownership by Jocko WillinkBook: Lone Survivor by Marcus LuttrellPodcast: The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast: The Meat EaterPodcast: Anglers Happy Hour

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