Episodes

4d ago

Aron welcomes Bill Coffin and Jared Strang to this weeks podcast. Aron guided Bill and Jared on a backcountry elk hunt in Wyoming after the outfitter, Blake Chamley, broke his back during a horse accident. They have a great time recounting the hunt and the camp shenanigans that ensued.

Dec 4

Aron goes over some of his gift ideas for the hard-to-shop-for outdoorsmen and women in your life! Gifts of all different categories and prices, but sure to be a hit underneath the tree or in a stocking this holiday season. Head on over to the Born Primitive Outdoor Gear Garage on Amazon to check out this and many of our other gear lists! Also be sure to check out the video podcast on YouTube! Link below and in bio! Born Primitive Outdoor Gear Garage: https://amzn.to/4pt96EQ Obviously be sure to check out all the great gear from our partners: Multipack Chest Harness || https://www.marsupialgear.com/products/multi-pack >>Marsupial Gear || www.marsupialgear.com MKC x Aron Snyder Jackstone || https://www.montanaknifecompany.com/collections/jackstone >>Montana Knife Company || www.montanaknifecompany.com Hyde Broadhead || https://evolutionoutdoors.com/products/hyde >>Evolution Outdoors || www.evolutionoutdoors.com Sheepfeet Custom Orthotics || https://sheepfeetoutdoors.com/collections/custom-orthotics >>Sheepfeet Outdoors || www.sheepfeetoutdoors.com || Use code "BPO" for 20% off your next purchase. Kapture Knekt Kit || https://kapturegear.com/collections >>Kapture Gear. || www.kapturegear.com

Nov 27

Aron welcomes Gregg Farrell of Tactacam to the podcast! We've been using the Reveal Cellular Trail Cameras from Tactacam all season, so we wanted to get Gregg on to talk shop on some of the key features and things that the Reveal cameras offer. Then they dive down into the overall ethics on the use of trail cameras, especially the cellular variety. Are you for the use, against it? For it on all lands, or strictly private? Interested to see where most folks stand on the issue. Great talk with Gregg on this weeks episode!!! We are proud to partner with these great companies: Marsupial Gear || www.marsupialgear.com Montana Knife Company || www.montanaknifecompany.com Evolution Outdoors || www.evolutionoutdoors.com Sheepfeet Outdoors || www.sheepfeetoutdoors.com || Use code "BPO" for 20% off your next purchase. Kapture Gear. || www.kapturegear.com

Nov 20

Welcome back to the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast. To continue the discussion from last weeks episode, we bring on our resident survival expert, former Navy Seal, and right hand man Kurt Gamache. Kurt and Aron go over some key times, from a 5 point contingency plan, proper gear, and expanding your own knowledge base to ensure you make it off the mountain and back home to your loved ones. Plenty of knowledge and experience between these two making this a podcast you dont want to miss! Might want to take notes from Kurt and Aron from episode 55 of the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast. We are proud to partner with these great companies: Marsupial Gear || www.marsupialgear.com Montana Knife Company || www.montanaknifecompany.com Evolution Outdoors || www.evolutionoutdoors.com Sheepfeet Outdoors || www.sheepfeetoutdoors.com || Use code "BPO" for 20% off your next purchase. Kapture Gear. || www.kapturegear.com

Nov 13

Welcome back to the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast! We got the boys back in studio to share some of their most recent adventures on the mountainside, and provide some wisdom and insight from some of the more tense and daunting situations they have found themselves in lately. From failure to plan, gear failures, and simply pushing the limits too far, there are some great takeaways from this one. Always a blast having the team in studio to talk shop! If you guys have any good stories like this and won't choke on air , send us an email and we will look at doing a listener stories podcast We are proud to partner with these great companies: Marsupial Gear || www.marsupialgear.com Montana Knife Company || www.montanaknifecompany.com Evolution Outdoors || www.evolutionoutdoors.com Sheepfeet Outdoors || www.sheepfeetoutdoors.com || Use code "BPO" for 25% off your next purchase now thru November 30th, 2025 Kapture Gear. || www.kapturegear.com

Nov 6

Aron welcomes Wyoming local Terry Powers to the podcast. Terry works at Rocky Mountain Sports in Riverton in the fishing department, and that's where he and Aron met. Terry shares his story how he was shot by a criminal while sleeping in his tent while on a deer hunt. Incredible journey of recovery, and thankful Terry is here to share it. We are proud to partner with these great companies: Marsupial Gear || www.marsupialgear.com Montana Knife Company || www.montanaknifecompany.com Evolution Outdoors || www.evolutionoutdoors.com Sheepfeet Outdoors || www.sheepfeetoutdoors.com || Use code "BPO" for 20% off your next purchase. Kapture Gear. || www.kapturegear.com

Oct 30

Aron fly solo on a mid-season gear review. He goes over some of the latest packs, optics, shelters, footwear, food and more. Great way to celebrate our 1 Year Mark, the 52nd Episode of the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast! We are proud to partner with these great companies: Marsupial Gear || www.marsupialgear.com Montana Knife Company || www.montanaknifecompany.com Evolution Outdoors || www.evolutionoutdoors.com Sheepfeet Outdoors || www.sheepfeetoutdoors.com || Use code "BPO" for 20% off your next purchase. Kapture Gear. || www.kapturegear.com

Oct 23

Aron welcomes the one and only P.J. Reilly to the podcast. 🎙️ Today’s guest is P.J. Reilly — a veteran outdoor journalist, bowhunting expert, and one of the most trusted voices in modern archery. P.J. spent years as an outdoor writer for Lancaster Newspapers before joining Lancaster Archery Supply, where he now produces some of the most-watched videos and articles in the archery world. He’s known for breaking down complex bow setups and gear tuning in a way that’s easy for anyone to understand — whether you’re a first-time bowhunter or a seasoned pro. From whitetail woods to target ranges, P.J. brings decades of real-world experience, storytelling, and technical know-how to every conversation. He and Aron take a trip down memory lane, discussing their beginnings in archery and some of the advances in technology that have happened along the way! Great time having another gear expert on to talk about the history of archery! We are proud to partner with these great companies: Marsupial Gear || www.marsupialgear.com Montana Knife Company || www.montanaknifecompany.com Evolution Outdoors || www.evolutionoutdoors.com Sheepfeet Outdoors || www.sheepfeetoutdoors.com || Use code "BPO" for 20% off your next purchase. Kapture Gear. || www.kapturegear.com

Oct 16

This week we wrap up Aron's Wyoming Elk Hunt Series by having special guest Chris Horne on the mic. Chris and Aron became fast friends shortly after Aron moved to Wyoming, over their shared obsession with fly fishing. Chris and Aron spent much of the elk season attempting to local legal bulls, with Chris finally punching his tag first alongside Aron, and then came back in to assist on the packout of Aron's Bull. Chris also shares some hunting stories, including his journey with a strugglestick. Great time having Chris on and can't thank him enough for the friendship! Hope you all enjoy episode 50 of the Born Primitive Outdoor podcast!

Oct 9

Aron welcomes good friend Steve Fernandez of S&J Outdoors to the podcast! They talk archery, guiding, tracking, and all things outdoors. Steve has been around the industry for a minute and is currently working with Ralph and Vickie Cianciarulo on their series The Choice! Great time catching up with Steve on this weeks episode of the Born Primitive Outdoor podcast! Huge thanks to our partners: We are proud to partner with these great companies: Marsupial Gear || www.marsupialgear.com Montana Knife Company || www.montanaknifecompany.com Evolution Outdoors || www.evolutionoutdoors.com Sheepfeet Outdoors || www.sheepfeetoutdoors.com || Use code "BPO" for 20% off your next purchase. Kapture Gear. || www.kapturegear.com

Oct 2

Aron welcomes Jordan Christensen with The Draw to this week's episode. Jordan and the crew over at The Draw provide an incredible service to hunters by providing essential insight into tag acquisition and hunt planning to ensure you get just the hunt you are after. Whether you want high country mule deer in Colorado or giant bulls in New Mexico, The Draw helps you map out an application strategy and custom Hunt Plan that fits your goals. Our Senior Operations Manager Kurt Gamache recently went on a New Mexico Elk Hunt with The Draw crew so we get a quick recap on that hunt as well! Huge thanks to our partners: We are proud to partner with these great companies: Marsupial Gear || www.marsupialgear.com Montana Knife Company || www.montanaknifecompany.com Evolution Outdoors || www.evolutionoutdoors.com Sheepfeet Outdoors || www.sheepfeetoutdoors.com || Use code "BPO" for 20% off your next purchase. Kapture Gear. || www.kapturegear.com

Sep 25

Aron is back, fresh out of the woods from the second half of his September Elk Season in the Cowboy State. Aron went back in for Round 2, experiencing much the same as Round 1. Luckily, good friend Chris Horne arrived a few days later and they were able to seal the deal, and get Chris a bull during the start of the rifle season. Seems like action is starting to pick up so hopefully Round 3 does the trick for Mr Snyder. We want to extend a somber reminder for listeners to do a Buddy Check this fall. Aron lost a really good friend while he was hiking his way into this hunt. So be proactive, make that call, you never know the impact you could make.

Sep 18

Aron is solo on this episode as he recalls his recent trip after elk in Wyoming. Alongside Chris Horne, and cameraman Levi Mayfield, they just spent 8 days in the Wyoming backcountry. No success yet but ready for Round 2!!! Huge thanks to our partners: We are proud to partner with these great companies: Marsupial Gear || www.marsupialgear.com Montana Knife Company || www.montanaknifecompany.com Evolution Outdoors || www.evolutionoutdoors.com Sheepfeet Outdoors || www.sheepfeetoutdoors.com || Use code "BPO" for 20% off your next purchase. Kapture Gear. || www.kapturegear.com

Sep 11

Aron sits down with marksman, shooter extraordinaire, and all around good dude Jon Pynch on this weeks episode. They talk shooting, knowing your weapon, and much more! Recalling some of their hunts along the way, this is one podcast you won’t want to miss! Great time having Jon on this weeks episode of the Born Primitive Outdoor podcast.

Sep 4

We welcome world famous fitness influencer and motivational guru, Nate Illingsworth to the podcast. You may recognize Nate from his many motivational videos on Instagram, chronicling his fitness journey. Nate talks shop with Aron on what he did and is currently doing on his way to his target weight. They even dive into some hunting stories and what all Nate has planned for the fall! Great time having Nate on Episode 44 of the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast with Aron Snyder. Be sure to check out the new Mossy Oak Original Bottomland collection from Born Primitive Outdoor. From the highly popular Frontier 2.0 pants to the Quiver Grid Fleece Hoodie and Beanie, we have you covered. Available now at BornPrimitive.com Huge thanks to our partners: We are proud to partner with these great companies: Marsupial Gear || www.marsupialgear.com Montana Knife Company || www.montanaknifecompany.com Evolution Outdoors || www.evolutionoutdoors.com Sheepfeet Outdoors || www.sheepfeetoutdoors.com || Use code "BPO" for 20% off your next purchase. Kapture Gear. || www.kapturegear.com

Aug 28

Aron goes over his recent guiding expedition for Rocky Mountain Big Horn Sheep with Chamley Outfitting in Wyoming. With most hunts, victory is not a guarantee. No matter what, there are several items that have to align in order to be successful. And unfortunately, the stars didn't align on this hunt. Be sure to check out the new Mossy Oak Original Bottomland collection from Born Primitive Outdoor. From the highly popular Frontier 2.0 pants to the Quiver Grid Fleece Hoodie and Beanie, we have you covered. Available now at BornPrimitive.com Huge thanks to our partners: We are proud to partner with these great companies: Marsupial Gear || www.marsupialgear.com Montana Knife Company || www.montanaknifecompany.com Evolution Outdoors || www.evolutionoutdoors.com Sheepfeet Outdoors || www.sheepfeetoutdoors.com || Use code "BPO" for 20% off your next purchase. Kapture Gear. || www.kapturegear.com

Aug 21

This weeks episode of the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast with Aron Snyder, we welcome Eddie Boyer to the show! Eddie has a very intriguing story about how he found hunting and the outdoors while incarcerated in Oregon. He talks about what landed him in prison, his journey through the system, and how hunting and the outdoors has changed his life around since getting out. And that's where his story truly begins! Amazing story and journey for sure! Great time having Eddie on this weeks episode! Appreciate everyone tuning in and if you can, leave us a like, follow and a review!

Aug 14

Aron welcomes long time friend John Barklow to the podcast. John is a wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to hunting, survival and everything in between. Him and Aron discuss the downfalls of over reliance on technology and gear, the lack of functional knowledge in terms of backcountry hunting, and why courses like the Born Primitive Academy are so important to building a solid foundation of that knowledge. Lots of wisdom on Episode 41 of the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast with John Barklow and Aron Snyder. Appreciate everyone tuning in and be sure to like, subscribe and leave us a review!

Aug 7

Aron sits down with BP President Tony Strasiser to talk shop on all things business. From leadership to management, to growth and the future, they dive into a variety of subjects in the business arena. Tony is a wealth of knowledge, having started at an entry level position at BP to working his way up the ranks to becoming the President of Born Primitive. Appreciate Tony taking time to jump on the podcast and hope everyone likes and subscribes so we can keep growing!

Jul 31

Let's talk Shelters. 3 Season, 4 Season, Tarps, Tipis and more! Aron flys solo on this weeks episode of the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast. He goes over the where, when, and why these different shelters are applicable and why he might choose one over another! Make sure you like and subscribe to the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast and leave us a review while you're at it! Appreciate everyone tuning in!

Jul 24

Aron welcomes our good friend Nick Mundt to the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast. Nick has been in the outdoor industry for nearly 30 years, starting his journey as a guide and cameraman, to joining Realtree and then being a third of the Bone Collector crew alongside Michael Waddell and Travis T-Bone Turner. Aron and Nick have a great time catching up, talking archery, sharing stories and everything else! Make sure you like and subscribe to the podcast as well as the Born Primitive Outdoor YouTube channel. Huge thanks to our amazing partners! We are proud to partner with these great companies: Marsupial Gear || www.marsupialgear.com Montana Knife Company || www.montanaknifecompany.com Evolution Outdoors || www.evolutionoutdoors.com Sheepfeet Outdoors || www.sheepfeetoutdoors.com || Use code "BPO" for 20% off your next purchase. Kapture Gear. || www.kapturegear.com

Jul 17

Aron welcomes Bill Thompson from Spartan Forge to the the podcast. They talk about all the new updates coming from Spartan Forge. And if you're not familiar with Spartan Forge, you need to be. One of the most advanced and innovative hunting tools available, it's a disservice to simply call it a mapping software. From the LiDAR and UAV Mapping, to the Deer Movement Prediction tools and their In-App Live Pin Sharing, they are must more than your typical mapping software. Great time having Bill on the show. Make sure you like and subscribe to the podcast as well as the Born Primitive Outdoor YouTube channel. Huge thanks to our amazing partners! We are proud to partner with these great companies: Marsupial Gear || www.marsupialgear.com Montana Knife Company || www.montanaknifecompany.com Evolution Outdoors || www.evolutionoutdoors.com Sheepfeet Outdoors || www.sheepfeetoutdoors.com || Use code "BPO" for 20% off your next purchase. Kapture Gear. || www.kapturegear.com

Jul 10

Aron welcomes Joe Gauvain and Ross Ellis from Drifter Hydration to the podcast. Aron has hustorically not been a fan of the traditional water bladder systems, often prone to leaking and failure, which can lead to a number of issues from wet gear to the inability to store water at camp. That was until he found the Drifter Hydration system. If you combine all the key things from a nalgene, a bladder, and a filtration setup - you end up with arguably the most veratile system out there, the Drifter Hydration Lite System. The boys talk about the journey and the future of Drifter Hydration, as well as share some of the key features that sets them apart from the competition. Great time with Joe and Ross on this weeks episode of the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast with Aron Snyder. We are proud to partner with these great companies: Marsupial Gear || www.marsupialgear.com Montana Knife Company || www.montanaknifecompany.com Evolution Outdoors || www.evolutionoutdoors.com Sheepfeet Outdoors || www.sheepfeetoutdoors.com || Use code "BPO" for 20% off your next purchase. Kapture Gear. || www.kapturegear.com

Jul 3

We welcome our good friend Dale Perry from Evolution Outdoors back to the podcast. Dale sits down with Aron to talk everything Evolution has to offer - from the Whitetail Fury and Jekyll & Hyde broadheads, the Ibex and Shadow handheld releases, and his custom arrow options, Evolution offers a something for everyone! Great time nerding out on all things archery with Dale again! This is even a video podcast so be sure to check out the video on the Born Primitive Outdoor YouTube Channel! We are proud to partner with these great companies: Marsupial Gear || www.marsupialgear.com Montana Knife Company || www.montanaknifecompany.com Evolution Outdoors || www.evolutionoutdoors.com Sheepfeet Outdoors || www.sheepfeetoutdoors.com || Use code "BPO" for 20% off your next purchase. Kapture Gear. || www.kapturegear.com

Jun 26

Aron welcomes long time friend Mark Strickland to the podcast. Mark is the President of Crispi North America. Aron is known for testing everything on the market and boots are no different. Aron and Crispi have worked together for over a decade, designing and testing, and providing input on a variety of their products. They have always been open to Aron trying and testing various brands, and know Aron is fair and unbiased when it comes to his reviews. As you can imagine, they talk all things boots from design stages, various materials used in the manufacturing process, and what goes into finding the best boot for you. Cant thank everyone enough for liking, subscribing, and following the podcast! We are growing and are looking at doing some incredible things in the future. We are proud to partner with these great companies: Marsupial Gear || www.marsupialgear.com Montana Knife Company || www.montanaknifecompany.com Evolution Outdoors || www.evolutionoutdoors.com Sheepfeet Outdoors || www.sheepfeetoutdoors.com || Use code "BPO" for 20% off your next purchase. Kapture Gear. || www.kapturegear.com

Jun 19

Aron welcomes Kurt Gamache back to the podcast to discuss the upcoming Born Primitive Academy. Built upon the success of the first academy, the Backpack Hunting: Level 1 Experience is set for July 17th-21st near Riverton, Wyoming. Primary focus will be on essential skills for backpack hunting. Aron Snyder, Kurt Gamache and team will lead you on a 3-4 day backcountry experience. Learn new skills from the experts, and even have the opportunity to win some incredible prizes from our amazing partners! Cost is $1300/person. Won't want to miss out on this opportunity so book today! Spots are limited! We are proud to partner with these great companies: Marsupial Gear || www.marsupialgear.com Montana Knife Company || www.montanaknifecompany.com Evolution Outdoors || www.evolutionoutdoors.com Sheepfeet Outdoors || www.sheepfeetoutdoors.com || Use code "BPO" for 20% off your next purchase. Kapture Gear. || www.kapturegear.com

Jun 12

Aron is flying solo on this one, tackling many of the questions from social media and those he received at the 2025 Best of the Best Archery Tournament. We greatly appreciate all the support from not only our amazing sponsors, but all the listeners and viewers as well. It would be a huge help if you could like and share the podcast to help get the word out that Aron is still knocking out amazing podcasts here at the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast. We are proud to partner with these great companies: Marsupial Gear || www.marsupialgear.com Montana Knife Company || www.montanaknifecompany.com Evolution Outdoors || www.evolutionoutdoors.com Sheepfeet Outdoors || www.sheepfeetoutdoors.com || Use code "BPO" for 20% off your next purchase. Kapture Gear. || www.kapturegear.com

Jun 5

We are joined by the one and only Levi Mayfield today on the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast. Levi is best known for his work behind the lens, documenting some of the hunting sagas with the likes of South Cox, Derek Wolfe, and Trevon Stolzfus to name a few. Aron and him reminisce about their trips together as well as dive into Levi's other hobby, taxidermy. Great time catching up with Levi on episode 31 of the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast. We are proud to partner with these great companies: Marsupial Gear || www.marsupialgear.com Montana Knife Company || www.montanaknifecompany.com Evolution Outdoors || www.evolutionoutdoors.com Sheepfeet Outdoors || www.sheepfeetoutdoors.com || Use code "BPO" for 20% off your next purchase. Kapture Gear. || www.kapturegear.com

May 30

We're back this week with our buddy Cliff Gray. Cliff is a wealth of hunting knowledge and information, not to mention one heck of a guide and outfitter. He's put some giant bears on the ground and him and Aron are on the mic's to talk shop on all things Bear Hunting. Aron goes over his most recent success and the events that followed. Great time having Cliff on and appreciate everyone tuning into the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast. We are proud to partner with these great companies: Marsupial Gear || www.marsupialgear.com Montana Knife Company || www.montanaknifecompany.com Evolution Outdoors || www.evolutionoutdoors.com Sheepfeet Outdoors || www.sheepfeetoutdoors.com Kapture Gear. || www.kapturegear.com

May 22

Aron quickjly covers some of his tips and tactics for hunting spring black bear. From baiting, to spot and stalk, he goes over the various ways he's found success in pursuing the Ursus Americanus or American Black Bear. We are proud to partner with these great companies: Marsupial Gear || www.marsupialgear.com Montana Knife Company || www.montanaknifecompany.com Evolution Outdoors || www.evolutionoutdoors.com Sheepfeet Outdoors || www.sheepfeetoutdoors.com Kapture Gear. || www.kapturegear.com

May 15

Aron welcomes long time friend Jim Graham of Marsupial Gear to the podcast! Jim is the mastermind behind a variety of amazing gear and products from Marsupial Gear. Made in the USA, they make some of the best hunting. fishing, and everyday products on the market. And they are continually coming out with new and innovative items! Aron and Jim dive into the start of Marsupial, the numerous toils of making top quality products here in the United States, what goes into being truly American made and even dive into the magnet debate! Great talk between these two on this episode of the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast! We are proud to partner with these great companies: Marsupial Gear || www.marsupialgear.com Montana Knife Company || www.montanaknifecompany.com Evolution Outdoors || www.evolutionoutdoors.com Sheepfeet Outdoors || www.sheepfeetoutdoors.com Kapture Gear. || www.kapturegear.com

May 8

Anyone who has followed along with Aron for any amount of time, knows he really got his start in the industry testing and reviewing all kinds of gear, very specifically backpacks. Putting all brands thru their paces, he shortly there after went to work for Patrick Smith and Kifaru and the rest is history. Now that he's a free agent again, he went back to his roots and gives his best unbiased review of 4 of the top pack companies on the market: Kifaru, Mystery Ranch, Initial Ascent, and Stone Glacier. Each one has their strong sides and short comings, but we try to provide a comprehensive review of each one. But Im sure we'll get some comments either way!

May 1

Aron welcomes Jared and Savanah from Moose Ridge Nutrition to the podcast. A small family owned and operated business from Buffalo, Wyoming, they offer a tasty and nutritional variety of freeze dried meals. From a Breakfast Scramble to Smoked Salmon Chowder, Chicken Biryani, and Beer Bourguignon and their innovative Protein Packs for a bigger protein punch! They even offer a Garlic Teriyaki Tofu that will impress the most skeptic eater. Moose Ridge Nutrition's vision is to become the leading provider of nutritious, flavorful, freeze-dried meals that inspire and sustain a community of passionate adventurers. They strive to set the standard for quality and innovation in the food industry, ensuring that our products not only meet but exceed the expectations of those who seek to live life to the fullest. Be sure to check them out at mooseridgenutrition.com and they are offering the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast listeners a limited time discount! Use code BPO10 to save 10% on your purchase of Moose Ridge Nutrition meals and protein packs. Support small local business owners like Jared and Savanah!

Apr 24

Aron welcomes Brad Brooks from Argali Outdoors to the podcast. Brad Brooks is the founder and CEO of Argali Outdoors, a company renowned for its commitment to producing high-quality, ultralight hunting gear designed for backcountry hunters. Under his leadership, Argali has developed a range of products, including knives, game bags, tents, and trekking poles, all crafted with durability and performance in mind. ​ Brooks is deeply passionate about the outdoors, often integrating his personal hunting and climbing experiences into the development of Argali's products. He emphasizes a "light and fast" approach to hunting, inspired by alpinist Mark Twight, which focuses on carrying only essential gear to enhance mobility and efficiency in the field. ​ Beyond his entrepreneurial endeavors, Brooks is an active hunter and climber, frequently sharing his adventures and insights through various platforms, including podcasts and interviews. His dedication to both his business and personal pursuits reflects a balanced approach to life and adventure.

Apr 17

Aron welcomes fly fishing legend Kelly Galloup to the podcast. They talk flys, techniques, reading the river, trout behavior and pretty much everything fly fishing! Had a great time having Kelly on and look forward to catching up with him again down the line! Kelly is a renowned figure in the fly fishing community, celebrated for his innovations in streamer fishing and fly design. Originally from Traverse City, Michigan, he owned and operated The Troutsman fly shop and guide service for two decades before relocating to Montana in 2001. There, he purchased The Slide Inn, a lodge situated along the Madison River, which has become a hub for anglers seeking expert guidance and quality equipment. Galloup's influence extends beyond guiding and retail; he has authored significant works such as "Modern Streamers for Trophy Trout," co-written with Bob Linsenman, which revolutionized streamer fishing techniques. His fly patterns, including the "Sex Dungeon," "Barely Legal," "Peanut Envy," and "Zoo Cougar," are widely used and have earned him a cult-like following among fly fishing enthusiasts. In addition to his writing and fly design, Galloup contributes to the industry as a rod and line designer for St. Croix rods and Airflo lines. He also serves as an editor-at-large for Fly Fisherman Magazine and hosts "Fly Fish TV with Kelly Galloup," where he shares his expertise and passion for fly fishing. Galloup's dedication to the sport has been recognized with several accolades, including the Living Legend Award from Fly Fishers International in 2003 and the Charles E. Brooks Memorial Life Award in 2007. His ongoing commitment continues to inspire both novice and seasoned anglers worldwide.​

Apr 10

Aron welcomes Eric Christensen and Rob Stephan from Kapture Gear to the podcast. Western Hunt is a great place to meet people and find all kinds of new and innovative gear. That is were we met these two and found out about their new products from Kapture Gear. Kapture Gear solves some issues plaguing current digiscoping options on the market today, mainly the inability to utilize all the cameras modern day smart phones have. Not to mention their integrated mounts for the eyepieces.

Apr 3

Aron goes over some of his favorite items from 2025 so far. From tents and sleeping bags, to eyewear and archery products, he hits some of the things he's found this year that he really likes. Be sure to like and subscribe to the podcast and YouTube channel to stay up to date on everything Aron Snyder and Born Primitive Outdoor.

Mar 27

Aron welcomes our good buddy Kurt Gamache to the podcast! Kurt is the Senior Operations & Logistics Manager for Born Primitive Tactical & Outdoor. He will also be Aron's partner in crime with much of the new Born Primitive Academy courses that will be occurring in the coming months and beyond. What is the Born Primitive Academy you might ask? It's a in-person and online learning curriculum, taught by those with real world and first hand experience and knowledge. From wilderness living, field craft and survival to land navigation, first aid, and stalking, the Born Primitive Academy will offer the most comprehensive learning experience the outdoor community has ever seen. Aron and Kurt go over some of the first courses that will be offered as well as some future endeavors. Be sure to like and subscribe to the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast and leave us a review!

Mar 20

A continuation from Part 1, Aron goes over his food, weapon system, fitness prep, land navigation and route planning, stalking and more! Stay tuned for part 3 and if we missed anything, shoot us a message or leave a comment, and we'll try to hit that in the next set! Appreciate everyone following along and make sure to like and subscribe to the podcast as well as the Born Primitive Outdoor YouTube channel. The faster we grow, the more content we can kick out to the listeners!

Mar 13

As part of the all new Born Primitive Outdoor Academy, Aron kicks it off with a 3 part podcast series on our Backpacking 101 course. This is a great introduction to the art of backpacking for multiple days. From packs, to food, to clothing Aron goes over his system and the reasons behind his decisions.

Mar 6

Jeffrey McGowan is a fly fishing junkie, and someone Aron has hit up recently to get the right set ups for his latest addiction. His pedigree includes being a sales manager for RL Winston, nation sales manager for Scientific Angler, and is currently a sales rep in the Northern Rockies for Orvis, Scientific Angler, and Galvin Fly Reels. He is a wealth of fishing knowledge and Aron and he dive deep into some rabbit holes on everything fly fishing. Great time having Jeff on this week's episode of the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast.

Feb 27

On this weeks episode of the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast, Aron welcomes good friend and mentor, Jay Vallotton to the show. Jay is an author, pastor over at Bethel Church, as well as runs BRAVECO, a men's discipleship program aimed at helping men become the person they were meant to be. Aron and Jay have a great talk about life, the events than can define you, becoming a better person, and even manage to toss in a couple hunting stories as well. Including Jay's Alaska Grizzly Bear hunt, and a recent moose hunt! Great time having Jay on the podcast! Be sure to like and subscribe, as well as check out our growing YouTube channel, Born Primitive Outdoor

Feb 21

Aron rolling solo on this one talks about his new love of fly fishing. He's always had a passion for fishing, and thanks to our good friend Dr. Dan, he has been able to get out and float some local rivers. He has fly fished off and on since he was a kid, but never pursued it to the degree he is now. He dives into the parallels that occur in both the archery and fishing worlds. Needless to say he's addicted to it, and given his drive and determination, we expect him to become a master of the fly rod in no time!

Feb 13

Aron welcomes good friend, Colton Gilman to the podcast this week. They talk shop on archery, backcountry hunting, life, and everything in between. Lots of great nuggets of wisdom between these two! Great time sitting down with Colton on episode 15 of the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast!

Feb 6

Welcome to the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast! This week, Aron welcomes long time friend Randy Cooling to the podcast. Randy is deadly with the stick bow, having gone of some epic hunts with the stick and string. He and Aron share some good old fashioned hunting stories, as only two buddies can! They talk about hunting tech, trad bows, and hunting their favorite critters! If you wouldn't mind, give us a like and a follow and help us grow the new Born Primitive Outdoor podcast to its full potential!

Jan 30

Aron welcomes the one and only Scott Bakken from Dialed Archery to the podcast. Scott and Aron have a great talk about business, the aches and pains starting and growing a company, and some of the big things they learned along the way. The also manage to sneak in some talk about the new PRUF sight from Dialed. Great time having Scott on the podcast!

Jan 23

Aron takes time to go over some of his questions on his Q&A sessions on Instagram. We really appreciate the support from all of our fans and loyal listeners! So very big things happening in the upcoming weeks! Stay tuned for an exciting 2025.

Jan 16

This week we welcome great friend Jessica Lara to the the podcast. Jess owns and operates Defiance Health with her husband down in Colorado. With the joys of aging, often comes fluctuations in hormone levels, with most notably testosterone levels in men. Aron and Jess talk shop on how hormone levels can affect everything from sleep patterns, recovery, muscle mass, and even sex drive. Proper blood panels can reveal a ton when it comes to your overall health. If you've ever been curious about TRT or other testing and biometrics, we suggest you get ahold of Jess and the team at Defiance Health so you can get started on your journey to being the best you possible. Defiance Health prioritizes optimal health outcomes over selling products, medications, trendy services, and empty promises. They specialize in creating custom treatment plans tailored to each patient’s goals, ensuring optimal outcomes and personalized care. www.defiance-health.com

Jan 9

We welcome the one and only Matt Chan to the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast. Matt is an elite athlete, career firefighter, family man, and probably one of the more fit people on the planet. Matt was also a dominant CrossFit athlete from 2008-2013, but now focuses on getting more people fit with his company TrainForTheWin. He and Aron go over the joys of aging, staying fit in your 40s and beyond. With these two staring at 50, maintaining is the name of the game. Had a great talk with Matt Chan on this week's episode of the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast.

Jan 2

Welcome back to the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast. We hope everyone had a safe and happy New Year. To kick off 2025, we are welcoming our good friend Father Stephen J. Gadberry to the podcast. Faith is one of those tricky topics but one we aren't afraid of tackling to some degree. Everyone has their reasons for losing and hopefully finding their faith, but in the end it all comes down to finding their own peace. Whether that's church, being in Nature, studying the Bible, or what have you. A great discussion with Father Stephen and one you won't want to miss. Hope everyone enjoys Episode 9 with Father Stephen J Gadberry on the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast.

Dec 26, 2024

Hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas! We are bringing you some holiday cheer this week by welcoming Josh Smith of Montana Knife Company to the podcast. If you dont know who Josh Smith or Montana Knife Company are, you are definitely missing out. Their meteoric rise in the industry has been awe-inspiring to say the least. From very humble beginnings, to the top of the hunting knife and cutlery world, Josh brings some insight to what it took to get there. Spoiler alert, it wasn't luck and it wasn't overnight. We had a great time having Josh on and talking shop with one of the best master bladesmith's in the world!

Dec 19, 2024

On this week's episode, we welcome long time friend Dale Perry to the podcast. Dale is a life long tinkerer and inventor, being the mastermind behind the old Grave Digger broadhead, and now the mad scientist over at Evolution Outdoors. From their Jekyll and Hyde broadheads to the Ibex Hinge Release and the new custom arrow builds, Evolution has you covered! Can't thank Dale enough for taking time to jump on the podcast. Be sure to check out Evolution Outdoors for your next archery setup! Hope everyone enjoys Episode 007 with Dale Perry on the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast.

Dec 12, 2024

On this weeks episode we welcome Rob Benson to the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast. Rob is an outdoorsman living in the Colorado mountains, where is focuses on survival and apocalypse prep (being ready for anything). Along with some camping, hunting, homesteading, survival talk, this made for a very cool podcast, with all sorts of topics covered! Can't thank Rob enough for taking time to jump on the podcast. Hope everyone enjoys Episode 006 with Rob Benson on the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast.

Dec 5, 2024

Welcome everyone to the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast with host Aron Snyder. This week we welcome our brother, Derek Wolfe to the show! Derek ventured North to BC with Aron this past fall to conquer the mountains in pursuit of the epic Mountain Goat. An epic trip in the gnarly terrain made for some great stories, and having Lane Walters in tow as the camera man made for some great memories! Another great talk with our great friend, Derek Wolfe!

Nov 28, 2024

Welcome everyone to the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast with host Aron Snyder. We welcome long time friend Bart Lancaster to the show! Bart has grown up in the backcountry of British Columbia, guiding and outfitting with his family for sheep, goats and predators and has been on a staggering 126 Stone Sheep kills. He and Aron have spent many days on the side of a mountain together, so the stories these two have an almost endless! Great time catching up with this trash talker from up north!

Nov 21, 2024

Welcome everyone to the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast with host Aron Snyder. We are excited to welcome Sam Davis to the podcast. Sam is a gangster in the backcountry. He's been bowhunting the steep and deep reaches of Wyoming since before he could drive! Growing up with a father as a guide and outfitter, this apple didn't fall far from the tree either, continuing to guide in the fall. Sam might not be the most known hunter on social media, but this guy kills more things than the plague! Great time catching up with the one and only, Sam Davis!

Nov 14, 2024

Welcome everyone to the Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast with host Aron Snyder. We are excited to welcome one of our oldest and best friends back to the show! Everyone welcome the one and only Luke Caudillo to the podcast! Retired UFC Fighter, coach to the Highlight Justin Gaethje, host of GU Unfiltered, and a source of constant entertainment, Luke certainly doesn't disappoint. He and Aron catch up and reminisce about the old days, and even when things go a bit haywire at the end, he still manages to bring it all together the only way Luke can! Great time catching up with this Legend!

Nov 7, 2024

Welcome everyone to the new Born Primitive Outdoor Podcast with host Aron Snyder. We are very excited to kick it off with one of the biggest names in the outdoor space. You may have seen him on Joe Rogan, or hanging out at UFC Events with Dana White, or "hammering" up and down Mount Pisgah multiple times a day. He is one of the OG's of backcountry hunting and a legend in his own right! Join us in welcoming Cam Hanes to the podcast.