Episode #76: Jacob Solmann

Chance Pratt is joined by Land Tawney who is the CEO of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers out in Montana. He is a 5th generation Montanan and studied at the University of Montana. We discuss so many issues that we are dealing with as conservationists throughout the United States but our biggest conservation is about the current problem with corner-crossing happening right now in Wyoming. He has so much knowledge on these issues and it is great to get a feel of some of the things we need to fight for as conservationists!

Chance Pratt is joined by Jacob Solmann who is the new owner of Full Throttle Outdoors. We discuss his plans on what is to come when buying an outfitter and what he would like to do for his guides from his past experiences as working for an outfitter. Also he lets us in on some of his worst hunts with clients, as well as some of the best stories while living in Texas!

Chance Pratt is joined by Joey Vassallo who is one of the owners of Midwest Flyways. We sit down and discuss topics around Minnesota regulations, hiring guides, and what Midwest Flyways is all about. It is super fun to hear his thoughts on podcasting through his own podcast as well as some of the media work that they are currently working on!

Chance Pratt is joined by Ben Commodore who runs Divebomb Canada in Alberta. We have so much fun talking dog training, snow goose hunting, Divebomb, and so much more! It is great to hear his input on shock collars and how he trains without one during the de-cheating process. Also when we are discussing about hunting dogs their first year, and it may make you rethink it depending how your dog has been socialized and how it can handle the environment it will be placed in.

Chance Pratt sits down with Josh Stoner who is a guide at Stanfield Hunting Outfitters down in Texas. We really dig into what the ideal client comes down too as well as some of his best worst client stories. But overall he gives us the run down of how the operation works from when you pull up to the lodge to when you leave!

Chance Pratt is joined again by Alex Tschosik who runs GetGeese.com. We dig into everything you need to know about going on your first spring snow goose hunt. From what to expect with numbers of birds, how to be a good client, dogs, feed hunting VS migrator hunting, and so much more! We have a blast getting to discuss topics that rarely ever get talked about so if you are looking to get in on your first snow goose hunt this is the episode for you!

Chance Pratt is joined by Craig Francis who is the senior creative producer at Sitka Gear. He has done some incredible work in the past as well with helping transform the journal for Filson and much more. We have some awesome conversations about roasting coffee, how he helps creatives build the life they want, & what Sitka Gear has coming for turkeys this spring! Make sure to keep an eye out for his new website to help creatives dropping in the coming weeks!

Chance Pratt is joined by Hunter Reiley who is a guide at FowlCo in Oklahoma and is a very skilled photographer/videographer. We sit down to discuss what Arkansas snow goose hunting has been like this spring, as well as what its like to be a guide at FowlCo with such great leadership and family morals at an outfitter. He also gives some of his knowledge on editing photos and different types of cameras and what makes them great!

Chance Pratt is joined by Tyler Hills who is apart of the Hunt41 Crew. We discuss what makes Hunt41 what it is as well as how it all started. During our talk I Find out some incredible stories he has to share not only about waterfowl but about life. He also gives a little insight on what to expect next coming from Hunt41!

Chance Pratt is joined Blake Gibson who is Co-Owner of Long Hallow Retrievers out in Washington. At the age of 23 he has the knowledge of a life long dog trainer. From discussing force fetch to introducing your dog to guns this episode is meant for everyone that has a dog or looking to get a dog in the future!