Sagebrush Wisdom MATTHEW ROSE

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Filmer and content creator, former guide at one of the biggest hunting outfitters in the western states, with experience beyond his years, he now films and shares stories for Hushin. He lives a passionate life in all aspects, in his work and free time. He believes that a rising tide lifts all ships, and your passion is your story to tell.

We talk a lot about how to live a passionate life and how to share that story.

Hope you enjoy the episode!

In today's podcast we talk to Brad Thompson who spends his summer ocean hunting with his spear gun and through Fall roaming the hills and wilderness land hunting after western big game while drawing parallels from each practice. Brad is the real deal, down to earth, calm and inviting.

He has found lots of success in and out of the water, but is always inviting others into the sport. Because spearfishing has changed his life, Brad led the local spearfishing club, OC spearos for 4 years, but is equally friendly and inviting about sharing his knowledge for landing hunting as well.

In this episode Brad talks about many of his great adventures, even a near death experience while diving, hunting tactics in the ocean and on land, and wisdom for all outdoor activities.

In today’s episode with Ryan Rankin, we address this topic and spend a lot of time talking about getting others engaged in hunting while we talk about our own stories and how we found hunting. Ryan helping build a community through the Usal Project.



Usal Projects is a community and brand focusing on bringing about the modern nature enthusiast and as their interest are far and wide in all avenues, their interest is to help create further connection with nature and others. Today, Usal is launching their Fish and Game club, online and in person to help others who are interested in hunting and fishing to learn more about it. Usal is dedicated through proper leadership and guidance that this will be done with care and respect for the community they are entering. Usal focuses on taking time to do it right and do it well while still offering the opportunity to anyone who has interest. 

Wes Pierson is a captain and part owner of Bight Sportfishing. He has spent years and years searching for some of the biggest pelagic fish from tuna, swordfish and white seabass. He enjoys the dedication and knowledge it takes to seek out the elusive fish of white seabass.

But Wes isn't just about fishing, on his day off, we decided to hike around in the high desert looking for Chukar and Quail. I liked his approach to being outside. His interest in adventure, animals, clean food and simply being outside more brought about a peace and wisdom that was refreshing to be around.

If you have any desire to catch a White Seabass, I highly encourage you to seek out Bight Sportfishing and look up Wes on his instagram @onedowner

In this podcast I interview Christian Wright, a dedicated and obsessed waterfowl hunter from Northern California and one of my good friends. He shares 12 thoughts on how to be a better duck hunter whether you are just getting started or have been hunting for years. "Time on the water" is our most important tool, but hopefully these tips will help you along your way and you grow in your own waterfowl career.



1. Safety (3:35) Ear safety, wound care, life jacket,

2. Waterfowl ID (24:00)

3. Regulations (39:05)

4. Shooting, Practice, chokes, shot size and alternative ammo selection (56:10)

5. Dog Work (1:13:30) off-season work, dog trainers, etiquette, health, goals, patience

6. Calling, (1:29:10) listening to real birds, cheap vs expensive calls, calling techniques, calling variety, timing & group calling

7. Decoys - (1:52:35) Decoy quality and care, decoy placement, natural, different. Scouting

8. Hide Better -(2:07:12) Shadows, sun, wind, and brushing yourself in

9. Scouting (2:14:23) - Habitats and patterns, public and private access, adaptive, setting up multiple plans

10. Blind Etiquette (2:26:40) Group Hunting, Invitations & Guest, working Together, spot burning, communication, dogs

11. Game Care (2:35:23), In the Field to the Kitchen

12. Rest and Nutrition 2:44:30) sleeping the night before, hydration before fatigue, healthier snacks

Gregg Shaw is a co-owner of Ampal Creative, fly-fisherman, and hunter. He has spent many years fly fishing for many years, and also a bird hunter and adventurer. Through these experiences, Gregg has found certain practices and thoughts that are to me very helpful to find what success and even happiness might mean.

Mastery, perfection and simple, are his approach. We talk a lot about expectations, dopamine, comparison and many other things we might feel while calling ourselves a hunter. I think the insights Gregg shares can help all of us find a little more wisdom in our journey into being not just quality hunters and fishermen but good people.