In this episode, Erik sits down with Matt Miller to explore his journey from growing up hunting in New Zealand to building a life in Sweden, and how those experiences have shaped his approach to hunting, wildlife management, and conservation.

Matt shares his perspective on the differences between hunting cultures, regulations, and game management in New Zealand, Sweden, and Africa. We discuss ethical hunting, public land access, bow hunting, and how different countries balance conservation with sustainable wildlife populations.

The conversation also dives into Matt's work as a wildlife filmmaker, covering the challenges of self-filming hunts, creating authentic hunting content, and the responsibility that comes with sharing hunting through modern media.

Whether you're interested in hunting abroad, wildlife management, or producing hunting films, this episode offers practical insights from someone who has experienced it across multiple continents.

You can find Matt and his hunting content on YouTube here:

Mat Miller - YouTube

🌏 Hunting in New Zealand, Sweden, and Africa

🏹 Bow hunting techniques and preparation

🦌 Wildlife management and conservation

⚖️ Ethics and responsible hunting

📋 Hunting regulations and public land access

🎥 Behind the work of filming hunting content

📷 Self-filming techniques and wildlife media

🌿 Managing game populations across different ecosystems

A thoughtful conversation about hunting, conservation, wildlife filmmaking, and learning from different hunting cultures around the world.

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In this episode, Erik and Adam sit down with Kylin White to explore what it was like growing up hunting rabbits and deer with dogs in rural Louisiana.

Kylin shares how hunting has been a part of his family for generations, from following his father and grandfather through the woods to developing a lifelong passion for working dogs. The conversation covers the traditions of rabbit hunting with Beagles, deer hunting with hounds, and how hunting camps and family shaped his life outdoors.

We also compare hunting cultures between the southern United States and Scandinavia, discussing how terrain, climate, and local game influence both the dogs and the hunters. Kylin shares his thoughts on breeding versus upbringing, memorable dogs from his childhood, and his plans to build the next generation of rabbit dogs.

At its core, this is a conversation about family, tradition, and the dogs that keep hunting memories alive across generations.

🐇 Growing up hunting rabbits with Beagles in Louisiana

🦌 Deer hunting with hounds and southern hunting traditions

👨‍👩‍👦 Family, hunting camps, and lifelong memories

🧬 Breeding, genetics, and raising successful hunting dogs

🌎 Comparing hunting culture in Louisiana and Scandinavia

🐾 Building the next generation of rabbit dogs

A relaxed conversation about family traditions, hunting dogs, and the stories that connect generations of hunters.

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In this episode, Erik and Adam catch up as a new hunting season begins in Sweden. They discuss what they're looking forward to in the months ahead, upcoming hunts, podcast plans, and the projects they've been working on behind the scenes.

The conversation also marks the launch of the Nordic Tales & American Trails Merch Store. After months of planning, designing, and testing, we finally share the story behind the collection, why we decided to create it, and how every purchase helps support the podcast and future episodes.

Along the way, we talk about preparing for a new hunting season, gear, permits, and the excitement that always comes with turning the calendar to another year in the woods.

Whether you've been listening since Episode 1 or just found the podcast, this is a chance to catch up with us before another season of hunting adventures begins.

🦌 Preparing for the new hunting season

🎙️ Upcoming podcast plans and future guests

🧢 The launch of the Nordic Tales & American Trails merch store

🌲 Behind the scenes of creating our first collection

🦮 Hunting plans and projects for the months ahead

🤝 Supporting the podcast and helping us grow

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