In this week’s episode of Nordic Tales and American Trails, Erik Rohdin and Adam Vu sit down with their hunting partner Dominic Brown of Bayou Outlaws for a grounded conversation about real-world hunting, dog work, and life in the field.

We talk about everything from moose hunting in harsh winter conditions to fast-paced wild boar chases, and what it takes to run dogs effectively when weather, terrain, and pressure all work against you. Dominic shares his experiences hunting alongside Adam through Bayou Outlaws, and how teamwork, trust in dogs, and reading animal behavior are key to consistent success.

The conversation also dives into managing multiple dogs in the field, how weather impacts dog performance, ethical considerations around trail cameras, and what separates preparation from luck. We wrap things up by touching on future hunting plans and how community, storytelling, and shared experience continue to shape the hunting culture on both sides of the Atlantic.

Whether you hunt moose, boar, or just appreciate honest dog work and time outdoors, this episode is about process, partnership, and learning every time you step into the woods.

Highlights include:

🐕 Hunting with dogs under real pressure

❄️ Moose hunting in tough winter conditions

🐗 Wild boar chases and fast decision-making

🤝 Partnership and teamwork through Bayou Outlaws

🎯 Dog performance, ethics, and field experience

A relaxed, experience-driven conversation about hunting, dogs, and the people who make the journey worth it.

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In Part Two, we continue our conversation with Filip Örnerkrans, diving deeper into the broader cultural, ethical, and economic realities surrounding hunting.

We talk about trophy hunting from a Scandinavian perspective, how hunting helps fund conservation, and why public perception of hunters can differ so much between countries.

We also discuss the importance of education, transparency, and why hunters need to stand confident in their traditions at a time when hunting is often misunderstood.

Filip reflects on hunting as a lifelong learning process and why valuing wildlife is key to protecting it for future generations.

Highlights include:

🌍 Bow hunting’s cultural role in Sweden

🦌 Trophy hunting — respect, memory, and meaning

💰 Hunting’s role in funding conservation

📚 Education and public understanding of wildlife management

⚖️ Ethics across borders and hunting cultures

🔥 Why hunters shouldn’t be ashamed of their passion

A thoughtful, experience-driven conversation about responsibility, conservation, and the future of hunting — told from a Swedish perspective with global relevance.

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In Part One, we sit down with Filip Örnerkrans, together with Wayne, for an in-depth conversation about bow hunting, tradition, and the ethics that shape how we hunt.

We talk about the transition from traditional to modern archery, shot placement and animal behavior, and why bow hunting demands a different level of patience, awareness, and respect.

We also explore the importance of mentorship in hunting, the role of dogs across different cultures, and why the experience often matters far more than the harvest itself.

Filip shares insight into his hunting film series Jaktrömmar, which focuses on emotion, adventure, and connection to the hunt — not just the moment of the kill.

🏹 Traditional vs modern bow hunting

🎯 Shot placement, patience, and animal behavior

🧠 Ethics and personal responsibility in hunting

🐕 Dogs in hunting — cultural differences and traditions

🎥 Jaktrömmar and storytelling beyond the kill

🤝 The importance of mentorship and passing knowledge on

A thoughtful, experience-driven conversation about bow hunting, respect for game, and why the journey is often the real reward.

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