Episode Details

In this roundtable episode of the Rain Brings Growth Podcast, we sit down with some of the real voices in the hunting space to break down what hunting actually looks like beyond the highlight reels.

Featuring creators like Richard Bettencourt from  @SteepKuntryOutdoors   Will Meyers of  @rivertons9580   and Cole Rushton from  @apexhunt9859   this conversation dives deep into the good, the bad, and the ugly of life in the mountains.

We talk about the moments you don’t see on TV — the missed shots, the long pack outs, the mental battles, and the responsibility that comes with pulling the trigger. From tracking animals for days to making tough ethical decisions, this episode pulls back the curtain on what it really means to hunt.

You’ll hear real stories about:

The emotional weight of wounding animals and doing everything possible to recover them
Why showing the full story is changing how hunters are perceived
The importance of understanding where your food comes from
How fitness, preparation, and mindset separate success from failure
Why hunting is deeper than just a kill — it’s connection, discipline, and respect

This isn’t just about hunting… it’s about earning something the hard way and appreciating it on a different level.

If you’ve ever questioned hunting, are new to it, or live it every season — this episode brings perspective that most people never hear.