Episode 99 - James Edwards Hunting, Adventure & Mental Health

In this episode, Erik sits down with James Edwards for a wide-ranging conversation covering Scandinavian hunting, hunting with dogs, and the lessons learned from adventures on both sides of the Atlantic.

The conversation explores the differences between hunting cultures in Europe and North America, how wildlife adapts to hunting pressure, and how regulations, terrain, and tradition shape the way we hunt. Erik also shares stories from his recent bear hunting trips in the United States, comparing hunting styles, dog breeds, and the people who make every trip memorable.

Beyond hunting, James and Erik discuss mental health, physical health, the importance of community, and how spending time outdoors can help provide perspective during life's challenges. They reflect on the value of slowing down, surrounding yourself with good people, and finding time to step away from the noise of everyday life.

At its core, this is a conversation about hunting, friendship, adventure, and the traditions that connect hunters across borders—but also about the things that matter beyond the hunt. The struggles we don't always talk about, the people who help us through them, and the places and experiences that remind us to appreciate the life we're living.

Highlights include:

🇸🇪 Scandinavian hunting traditions and regulations

🇺🇸 Hunting culture in Europe vs. North America

🐻 Stories from bear hunting adventures in the United States

🐕 Hunting dogs, breeding, and adapting to different environments

🦌 How wildlife responds to hunting pressure and human activity

🌲 Mental and physical health, community, and the value of time outdoors

🤝 Building friendships and sharing hunting traditions across borders

A relaxed conversation about hunting, dogs, adventure, health, and life—with some deeper conversations along the way about what keeps us moving forward, the importance of having good people around us, and why sometimes the most valuable part of the journey has nothing to do with the hunt itself.

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