EP 139 The Human Nature of Hunting with Bruce McGlenn - a podcast by Emory R. Wanger

Bruce McGlenn is the founder and lead instructor for Human Nature Hunting, a hunting school designed to teach newcomers, instill a connection to our past heritage, and create stewardship among the community by being an active participant in our ecosystem.

For those who never grew up in a hunting family, getting into hunting can be a massive hurdle to overcome. Between navigating regulations, gear, and acquiring the skills to not only pursue wild game but then care for it the right way, hunting can no doubt be overwhelming early on. Traditionally, if you want to learn how to hunt, you’d either have to find someone who would teach you or go it alone and figure it out on your own, but Bruce has created a third option.

The Human Nature Hunting school is a 4-day in-person course that walks new hunters through the entire hunting process from start to finish. Spanning everything from regulations, to finding game, and even processing game, Bruce has created a one-stop-shop hunting school that will prepare you for the season.

But, teaching the skills of hunting isn’t the only thing you’ll learn. Students attending the course have the chance to connect with one another over shared meals, time in the field, and discuss what it all means and how they feel about it. Hunting is and has always been a community activity. One that brings people together over shared experiences and that’s exactly what Bruce has created with Human Nature Hunting.

For those on the fence about hunting, curious about the activity, but have nowhere to start, I think this interview with Bruce will be helpful. His approach is sincere and genuine and I think there are a lot of people who could benefit from a mentor like Bruce. His insight and ability to self-reflect are top-notch and it was a pleasure getting to know him on this episode.

 

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Show Notes and Links

https://www.humannaturehunting.com/

https://www.instagram.com/humannaturehunting/

https://www.facebook.com/huntingschool/

https://humannaturehunting.substack.com/

Introductions

Bruce’s backstory

How a hunting school idea took roots

How an in-person hunting school works

What’s in the course and what days look like

Common barriers to entry to hunting

How processing an animal connects you 

Thoughts on the modern representation of hunting

Bruce’s hunting journals and how they’ve changed over the years

On Bruce’s Dads approach to bringing him outdoors

Solo vs. group hunting dynamics

How to bridge the gap between hunters and non-hunters 

How to followup with Glenn and Human Nature Hunting

Further episodes of The By Land Podcast

Further podcasts by Emory R. Wanger

Website of Emory R. Wanger