Episode 145: Turning Feral: a Modern Journey of Hunting, Trapping, and Transformation

Justin chats with Zach Hanson, a hunter, trapper, and the author of Turning Feral. They discuss Zach’s journey from cushy suburban lifestyle to a life in the wilderness of Idaho. They dive deep into off grid living, eating racoons, the culinary use of beaver, drawing the line of morality, and so much more!  - Subscribe to the Harvesting Nature Magazine!  - Buy our Small Batch Wild Fish and Game Seasonings Special Guest: Zach Hanson is a hunter, trapper, author, husband, and father. His latest book, Turning Feral: A Modern Journey of Hunting, Trapping, and Living Intentionally in the Wilderness, is about his journey from a cushy suburban lifestyle to a life in the wilderness of Idaho, learning to hunt, trap, and live off the grid. In his journey, he was able to break free from the trappings of the modern rat race and experience a wild and wonderful life on his own terms. Connect with Zach on LinkedIn Buy Zach’s Book on Amazon Show Notes: Turning raccoons into hats Eating raccoon, otter, coyotes Korean soup, cajun bites, and spicy chili Introducing Zach Hanson  Zach's background Living off the grid in Idaho What's in Zach's freezer now BEAVER!! Homemade cocktail stirrers Plans for the rest of the season Involving kids in the outdoor adventures Building up preference points for the kids Zach's book Finding the line of morality  Going hunting for the first time Coming for the food Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices