A Life of Hunting, Fishing and Adventure with Tasman Denize of NZ Wild Adventures

In this episode of the Bountifull Podcast, we sit down with Tasman Denize, the creator behind NZ Wild Adventures, to talk about life lived close to the land - hunting, fishing, boating, camping, and many very remote solo adventures. Raised in the remote Marlborough Sounds, Tasman grew up with solitude, self-reliance, and a deep connection to nature as everyday realities.Our conversation explores what the wild teaches you about patience, risk, and responsibility, and why simplicity matters. Tasman shares how time alone helps him feel clearer and more grounded, why he works as little as possible to support the life he wants, and how adventure doesn’t require expensive gear—just preparation, awareness, and respect for your limits.This episode is a quiet reflection on freedom, self-trust, and the kind of peace that comes from slowing down and paying attention — and as Tasman says, the word that describes his life? Free. How absolutely inspiring is that.What talk about: Growing up remote in the Marlborough Sounds and learning self-reliance earlyLife shaped by solitude, correspondence schooling, and time outdoorsWhy Tasman chooses simplicity over excess — in gear, work, and lifestyleLong solo trips, including extended time in FiordlandRisk, safety, and knowing where the line is between bravery and recklessnessHunting and gathering for food, and Tasman’s philosophy around eating what you catchWorking as little as possible to spend more time in natureWhy expensive gear isn’t necessary — preparation and awareness matter moreHow time alone helps Tasman feel clearer, calmer, and more groundedFreedom, family, and spending time where it really mattersKey ThemesSimplicitySelf-trustSolitudeFreedomNature as a grounding forceOne Line That Stays With UsWhen asked what word best describes his life, Tasman’s answer is simple: Free.About the Bountifull PodcastThe Bountifull Podcast explores what it means to live a bountiful life through honest, thoughtful conversations with interesting people from diverse backgrounds, sharing real stories, lessons, and reflections on work, life, and meaning.⁠https://www.bountifullworld.com/