Westrn Radio

In this conversation, Nicole Qualtieri and Kestrel Keller discuss the journey of building their outdoor publication, The Western. They explore themes of community, identity, and the challenges faced in the media landscape, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and craft. The discussion also touches on the impact of the pandemic on community connections and the aspirations for the future of their publication.Keywords: outdoor publication, community, identity, storytelling, media challenges, writing as a blue collar craft, cash hamsters vs cash cows,

In the second episode of Western Radio, Nicole Qualtieri shares her experiences at Rabbit Stick, a primitive skills gathering, and discusses the journey of becoming a hunter. She explores the personal and legal tracks involved in hunting, emphasizing the importance of education, emotional skill sets, and understanding regulations. Nicole also highlights various resources available for new hunters, including Game and Fish organizations and nonprofit programs, while encouraging a community approach to learning and hunting.Part two in this short series will explore the personal implications of becoming a hunter, from the emotional landscape of taking a life to building the skills you need to hunt successfully. Find more resources for new hunters at thewestrn.com. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Rabbit Stick and Primitive Skills Gathering02:50 Exploring the Primitive Skills Gathering Experience09:12 The Journey to Becoming a Hunter12:37 Navigating the Personal Track of Hunting17:37 Understanding the Legal Track of Hunting31:17 Exploring Gun Training and Local Resources38:07 Understanding Resident vs Non-Resident Hunting43:13 Public vs Private Land Hunting Dynamics54:23 Navigating Tags and Licenses58:20 Resources for New Hunters01:03:04 Conclusion and Future Insights

To kick off our very first episode of Westrn Radio, we thought going back to the beginning wouldn't be such a bad idea, especially since our debut story "On Killing Animals" recently won First Place for the Hunting Blog category at the Outdoor Writers of America Association's annual conference. Nicole reads the story aloud, then riffs a bit on the state of media today, and why Westrn Radio is part of The Westrn's way forward.