March to Spring: Ep 23 Jason Cruise

In this conversation, Jason Cruz discusses his journey in the hunting industry, his role at Mossberg, and the evolution of hunting media. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling, finding a niche, and the challenges of self-filming. The discussion also touches on misconceptions about making a living in the hunting industry and the changing landscape of content creation, highlighting the need for differentiation and quality in hunting videos. In this engaging conversation, Jason Cruise, Parker McDonald, and Joey Bell delve into the intricacies of video production in the hunting world, emphasizing the commitment required to create quality content. They discuss the importance of storytelling in hunting videos, the intersection of faith and media, and the need to encourage the next generation of hunters. The conversation also touches on the evolution of turkey hunting gear, the significance of understanding choke patterns and ammunition, and the value of learning from mistakes. Mentorship in hunting is highlighted as a crucial element for growth, culminating in the introduction of Jason's new project, 'Wild in Kingdom,' which aims to address men's issues through the lens of hunting. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jason Cruz and Mossberg 03:05 The Evolution of Hunting Media 05:54 Misconceptions in the Hunting Industry 08:54 Finding Your Niche in Hunting Content 11:53 The Changing Landscape of Content Creation 14:52 The Importance of Storytelling in Hunting Videos 18:07 Differentiation in the Hunting Space 20:54 Challenges of Self-Filming in Hunting 24:07 The Role of Patience in Hunting and Filming 26:59 The Learning Curve of Video Production 30:02 The Future of Hunting Content Creation 38:16 The Commitment of Video Production 39:32 Storytelling in Hunting Videos 41:47 Faith and Media in Hunting 42:46 Encouraging the Next Generation of Hunters 43:51 The Evolution of Turkey Hunting Gear 46:10 Understanding Choke Patterns and Ammunition 52:04 Learning from Mistakes in Turkey Hunting 54:32 The Role of Mentorship in Hunting 56:54 Introducing Wild in Kingdom Links: Honeycomb Custom Calls SoCo Pot Call: https://honeycombcustomcalls.com/products/soco-copper-preorder Honeycomb Custom Calls SoCo Pot Call: https://honeycombcustomcalls.com/products/soco-jb-special SoCo Turkey Shirts: https://www.socohunt.com/store TETHRD M2 Vest: https://tethrd.com/products/m2-thp-turkey-hunting-vest?srsltid=AfmBOor5fYEMbgAuhldNDVySjV0SHGswtCVt428pS10_uOT6aC9RPIQ4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices