Wilderness Warrior Podcast

05/28/2022

This Meadowlark earned its keep this week! The incredible Magnacut steel blade really proved itself, especially when working around the skull as I skinned the head of this big brown color-phase black bear. The exceptionally grippy red suretouch g10 scales also proved helpful as work got slippery around all the bear fat as the bear got broken down into cooler sized quarters of meat. If you’re looking for a great backcountry skinning and caping knife, I am now convinced that this particular combo is as close to a perfect pairing as there is.

Get your own made exactly to your liking by ordering one for yourself! My custom order waitlist is open and growing every day. Shoot me a message!

05/26/2022

01/20/2022

NEW Episode is LIVE!

Dan & Eric talk recap their early season elk hunts, preview upcoming episodes for 2022, and talk Robert Ruark + Scotch tasting.

Listen: https://www.wilderness-warrior.com/watch-listen/archery-amp-muzzleloader-elk-hunts

In this episode, we'll talk about our archery elk & muzzleloader seasons from 2021. We'll also talk about what's on tap (Scotch, to be exact), and why you should be reading a particular book by Robert Ruark. Yes, it's really that good.

11/15/2021

What. A. Beast.

Slankard scores with this Wayne county BRUTE!

11/12/2021

Wow, congrats Ashley! That's an impressive buck!

Check out this beast brought in by Ashley Harrell!

We're getting closer to shotgun season and wish all the hunters good luck next weekend!

08/24/2021

Opening day of elk season is just weeks away.

Because your hunt can only go as far as your legs and lungs can take you, it's pivotal to think about physical conditioning.

Listen: https://www.wilderness-warrior.com/watch-listen/how-to-get-in-shape-for-elk-season

In this episode, Dan and Eric talk about the upcoming Western big game seasons and what it takes to get in shape. Likewise, we’ll talk about preparation for archery season, nutrition, and having the right footwear and backpacks, too. Notes: Bigger, Leaner, Stronger , Michael Lewis.

08/13/2021

It's almost go-time for archery elk season. In this episode, we talk about elk calling strategies, different types of calls, and some epic experiences chasing bulls in September.

Listen up: https://www.wilderness-warrior.com/watch-listen/introduction-to-calling-elk

Calling in elk during hunting season is by far and away one of the most exciting hunts in North America, particularly if you're hunting with a bow. In this episode, Dan and Eric talk about the basic components of a quality elk calling strategy, including which calls work and in which parts of the ye

07/28/2021

In this episode, Eric and Dan talk with Ben Garrett, owner and operator of Boniface Woodworking LLC about the magnificent chess board & pieces he built for Eric.

Check it out: https://www.wilderness-warrior.com/watch-listen/interview-ben-garrett-from-boniface-woodworking

In this episode, Eric and Dan talk with Ben Garrett, owner and operator of Boniface Woodworking, about how he decided to start a durable trade. We also talk with Ben about the custom chess board and pieces he made for Eric, why legacy gifts are important for our sons, and how you can leave a manly i

07/06/2021

One of the most historically ignorant statements of our time is that “violence is never the answer.” Rather, Robert Heinlein was correct: “Violence, naked force, has settled more issues in history …

06/26/2021

NEW Episode is LIVE 🔥🎧

What is Biblical Patriarchy?

Listen Up:

In this episode, I’ll be making the case for biblical patriarchy. I’ll also recap the case against complementarianism. What is biblical patriarchy and why does it matter for today& #8217…

06/11/2021

In this episode, hosts Eric and Dan talk about how you can survive The Great Reset. We'll also talk about some of the top Scotches on our list right now, great books, and strategies for winning in 2021.

Listen up: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1625236/8686498-surviving-the-great-reset

In this episode, hosts Eric Conn and Dan Berkholder talk about how you can survive The Great Reset. We'll also talk about some of the top Scotches on our list right now, great books, and strategies for winning in 2021. Show Notes: Masculine Chri...

05/31/2021

NEW 🇺🇸 Special Episode 🔥🎧

Guest host Kyle talks about the story of Delta Force MSG Joshua Wheeler, who died facing danger for the sake of his men and the mission. He’ll talk about how the lessons of Wheeler’s life and actions can fuel men in pursuit of masculine virtue.

Listen Up: https://www.wilderness-warrior.com/watch-listen/on-me-msg-joshua-wheeler-on-memorial-day

In this episode, guest host Kyle talks about the story of MSG Joshua Wheeler, who died facing danger for the sake of his men and the mission. He’ll talk about how the lessons of Wheeler’s life and actions can fuel men in pursuit of masculine virtue.

05/15/2021

NEW EPISODE 🔥 🎧

We talk with Bill Rapier, who served for close to 20 years as a Navy SEAL and in DEVGRU (SEAL Team 6). An expert at hand to hand combat, Bill is also a Christian father and husband invested in training men.

We talk about Bill's training classes, 100 deadly skills, and the Modern Minuteman training plan.

Listen: https://bit.ly/2RjT45q

In this episode, host Eric Conn interviews Bill Rapier, who served for close to 20 years as a Navy SEAL and member of DEVGRU (SEAL Team 6). An expert at hand to hand combat with both knives and fi****ms, Bill is also a Christian father and husband, serves in his local church, and invests his time tr

05/10/2021

Men are made to harness their capacity for violence in order to protect family, community, and country.

Listen Up: https://www.wilderness-warrior.com/watch-listen/men-are-made-to-be-protectors

In this episode, hosts Dan Berkholder and Eric Conn talk about why men are responsible for the protection of their family and other innocents. From weapons to personal defense, men are made to defend the perimeter and shed blood for the sake of their family, community, and country. We'll examine the

04/30/2021

Thanks to everyone who’s listened and joined us for this journey! 🔥🤙🏻👊🏻

04/23/2021

Every hunter knows, scouting is essential. 🤣

04/12/2021

NEW Recipe from Quinn Bible of Salt & Strings Butchery! 🔥🎧

Quinn shows you how to make smoked venison andouille sausage.

Check it out: https://www.wilderness-warrior.com/watch-listen/how-to-make-venison-andouille-sausage

If you’re anything like me, there comes a point after a season where you’re standing in your garage evaluating your freezer inventory and you come to the stark realization that you’ve grilled up all of your tenderloins, slow-cooked all of your best roasts, and made venison  burgers about ...

04/12/2021

Congrats to Evan Siembida on a great gobbler! 👊🏻🔥

04/02/2021

What’s going on your grill this weekend?

03/20/2021

Here’s to wild men and wild meats! Happy meat day! 🤣

03/19/2021

St. Patrick's Day got you thinking about corned beef? 🍀

Quinn Bible of Salt & Strings Butchery shows you how to make some amazing corned venison for a Reuben or pastrami sandwich.

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The 2020 Illinois archery and firearm deer Season is now a few months behind us. The same could be said of many big game hunting seasons all across the country.  I’ve had time to consider just how memorable last season was. As a butcher and wild  game processor, I was blessed with

03/19/2021

NEW Episode!

We talk with Quinn Bible from Salt & Strings Butchery about mastering wild game meat. We also talked to Quinn about an amazing recipe for corned venison.

Listen up: https://www.wilderness-warrior.com/watch-listen/episode-10-mastering-wild-game-meat-with-quinn-bible

Quinn Bible is the owner/operator of  Salt and Strings Butchery   in Illinois. He's an expert at venison butchering and specializes in premium cuts of beef and pork, too. He joins hosts Eric Conn and Dan Berkholder as we talk about best tips for meat care, some great recipes for

03/19/2021

In his book, The Overload Syndrome, Richard Swenson describes an all-too-common condition in which moderns typically find themselves: overworked, overcommitted, and on the brink of burnout. Many of…

03/15/2021

Thanks to everyone who’s listened the first few episodes! More great content to come!

03/12/2021

A sage is a man mature in wisdom, who knows how to skillfully navigate life in a complex world.

From stalking elk to building a durable household, we talk about how men can grow in wisdom.

Listen Up: https://www.wilderness-warrior.com/watch-listen/episode-9-why-men-need-to-be-sages

What is a sage? It's a man who is mature in wisdom, which is a skill for navigating well through a complex world. He knows how to sharpen an arrow, stalk an elk, run a small business, cultivate a strong household, and so much more. In this episode, Eric Conn and Dan Berkholder talk about how men ca

03/11/2021

Little boys are future men.

They need fathers to help them, guide them, and teach them how to be men. One of the best ways we've found as fathers and men to train & equip other men with the competency and courage they need to conquer life's challenges is wild pursuits in wild places. This is how we help them fill our shoes.

03/06/2021

03/05/2021

“I think we’re gonna need a bigger boat.”

At 1,000 pounds and over 9 feet in length, that’s what memories are made of.

OUTER BANKS, N. C. (WSET) — One Virginia fisherman lived out one of his wildest dreams last week after catching a massive bluefin tuna off the coast of the Outer Banks. Josiah VanFleet has always loved fishing. He had a dream of owning his own boat but the timing never seemed right. "The cards...

03/01/2021

NEW EPISODE! Now with audio or video options. 🎧 🔥

Men were made for gangs. From hunting to small business, we talk about how to find, evaluate, and hone your band of brothers, and why its so important.

Check it out: https://www.wilderness-warrior.com/watch-listen/episode-7-why-men-need-a-gang

Hosts Dan Berkholder and Eric Conn talk about why men need a gang. Whether you're hunting in the backcountry or starting a small business, men were made to thrive in the midst of a brotherhood of other men. We'll talk about what makes a good tribe for men, as well as ways you can build or join your

02/23/2021

Fail your family, fail the mission.

Great discussion at Wilderness Warrior Podcast about hunting, wilderness, men, and leaving the right kind of legacy to your sons.

Listen: https://www.wilderness-warrior.com/watch-listen/episode-6-fail-your-family-fail-the-mission

In this episode, hosts Eric Conn and Dan Berkholder talk about how men are made for taking dominion of the entire wild planet, and they do so by fruitfully multiplying and building durable households. A man’s greatest legacy is found in the face of his sons.  The Wilderness Warrior refuses