SHOW NOTES Intro: Backcountry Hunting is the territory of tough humans. Or, to use a classic term, Hard Men.  Guest: Eric Conn, host of the Hard Men Podcast Fellow writer Serious gun guy Christian pastor Says it like it is Backcountry hunters are arguably the toughest hunters Manly hobbies, and why they're important Developing manliness Going West: What to expect, and how to harden oneself in preparation The uncomfortable truth about soft hunters—and how to not be one Family and the benefits of backcountry hunting Self honesty, and the importance of truth Manly men, and the ability to adapt and overcome Eric Conn and the Hard Men Podcast www.ericconn.com,  Instagram, Facebook   SUPPORT THE BACKCOUNTRY HUNTING PODCAST! VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt PayPal: joseph@backcountrypodcast.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/backcountry   Podcast Partner RESOURCES:  www.browning.com www.timneytriggers.com Siembida Custom Knives on Instagram, Facebook, phone number: 740-270-9057