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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 1H 35M

Five Stages of the Hunter-Easter Replay Edition

from The Standard Sportsman · host Brent Birch and Cason Short

Originally aired in October of 2024, the hosts break down the classic, research-backed framework known as the “Five Stages of the Hunter”, a model that explains how a hunter’s motivations and mindset evolve over time. Originally developed by behavioral scientists in the 1970s, the concept is still widely taught in hunter education today.Drawing from personal experience, the hosts walk through each stage and reflect on how their own hunting careers have progressed, sharing stories that highlight the changing definition of success in the field.>>>Thanks to our sponsors: Tom Beckbe, Lile Real Estate, Perfect Limit Outdoors, Purina Pro Plan, Sitka Gear, Greenhead: The Arkansas Duck Hunting Magazine, Noah Perry-Raymond James, The Waterfowl Management Academy, Create the X, and Ducks Unlimited.Send us Fan MailAll Rights Reserved. Please subscribe, rate and share The Standard Sportsman podcast.

Originally aired in October of 2024, the hosts break down the classic, research-backed framework known as the “Five Stages of the Hunter”, a model that explains how a hunter’s motivations and mindset evolve over time. Originally developed by behavioral scientists in the 1970s, the concept is still widely taught in hunter education today. Drawing from personal experience, the hosts walk through each stage and reflect on how their own hunting careers have progressed, sharing stories that highl...

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