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EPISODE · Mar 3, 2025 · 1H 33M

Hunting Buffalo With Atlatls and Other Primitive Badassery With Ryan Gill

from Pursuit With Cliff - Cliff Gray · host Cliff Gray

Ryan Gill of Hunt Primitive joins me to talk about hunting like our ancestors did—no modern gear, just handcrafted bows, arrows, and even atlatls. We discuss the reality of primitive hunting, the skills it takes, and how it can make you a better hunter today. Key Topics Covered:Building traditional bows, arrows, and stone points from scratch.Hunting bison, pigs, and deer with primitive weapons.Why primitive hunting makes you a better hunter.Ethical questions around traditional vs. modern hunting.The skills early hunters had that we’ve lost.Ryan’s personal journey into traditional hunting.The atlatl—what it is, how it works, and why it’s still effective.Why modern hunters might be missing out by ignoring primitive skills.What ancient hunters actually did (vs. the myths we hear today).The mental and physical challenge of primitive hunting.Guest Bio:Ryan Gill is a primitive hunting expert, bowyer, and founder of Hunt Primitive. He builds and hunts exclusively with handmade, traditional weapons—wood bows, flint-knapped arrowheads, and atlatls. Find his work at HuntPrimitive.com and follow him on YouTube (@HuntPrimitive).Ryan Gill’s Flintknapping Kit & Primitive Hunting Gear – Available at HuntPrimitive.com ---FOLLOW CLIFFYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/CliffGrayInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/Cliffgry/Facebook - https://facebook.com/PursuitWithCliffPursuit With Cliff Podcasthttps://pursuitwithcliff.com/interviews-and-podcasts/Cliff's Hunt Planning and Strategy Membership https://pursuitwithcliff.com/membership/Hunt. Fish. Spear.  (Experiences, Courses and Seminars) https://pursuitwithcliff.com/ExperiencesMerchhttps://pursuitwithcliff.com/shop/SUBSCRIBE TO CLIFF'S NEWSLETTER:https://PursuitWithCliff.com/#Newsletter

Ryan Gill of Hunt Primitive joins me to talk about hunting like our ancestors did—no modern gear, just handcrafted bows, arrows, and even atlatls. We discuss the reality of primitive hunting, the skills it takes, and how it can make you a better hunter today. Key Topics Covered: Building traditional bows, arrows, and stone points from scratch. Hunting bison, pigs, and deer with primitive weapons. Why primitive hunting makes you a better hunter. Ethical questions around traditional vs. m...

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Ryan Gill of Hunt Primitive joins me to talk about hunting like our ancestors did—no modern gear, just handcrafted bows, arrows, and even atlatls. We discuss the reality of primitive hunting, the skills it takes, and how it can make you a better...

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