'Growing up in a metropolitan area, I never had much exposure to hunting or the outdoors. Over the past few years and with the help of various friends and mentors, I have developed a deep admiration for the tradition of hunting - and meat prep, cookery, wayfinding, tracking and all the other skills that come along with it. This is the reason why I decided to take my family on a 4-day experience in Kettle Falls, Washington with Human Nature Hunting (check them out at HumanNatureHunting.com). The course we took in this case is called “Awaken the Hunter.” It is NOT a guided hunt or the pursuit of trophies; this is a more holistic approach to learning the entire process from planning and prep to stalking and hunting to field dressing and butchering. The underlying purpose is to heal the connection between humans and nature by experiencing the essence of the hunt, which requires time in the field and thinking like a wild animal. This process is a slow, thoughtful immersion to establish the strongest bonds possible to the land and our ecosystem, at which point hunting becomes more an act of giving and receiving than of conquering and taking. Through our hunting journey, my family and I were enlightened by the expertise of our guides who enhanced my belief of the deep spiritual connection between man and nature. In our society, we are so distanced from the sources of the food we consume. It’s important to understand the implications that are associated with taking the life of another animal, and it is paramount that I honor any animal I would take the life of. I also believe that engaging in these ancestral types of activities enables future generations to understand their place in this ever-advancing world. How do YOU stay in touch with the world and the traditions of your ancestors? Video by John Grod'
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