On this episode of the Guide Sessions Podcast, Jim Aiken of @theguidesessions is joined by one of Jim’s old friends Ray Smith. Ray has “retired” from guiding; however, he has spent many years guiding turkeys and whitetails from Pennsylvania to Texas. During the conversation, we will learn about the highs and lows of being a guide, importance of maintaining your gear, living in the moment and enjoying the adventure, living through a massive Texas brush fire and much more!
Topics:
Living the guide life
Networking with outfitters
Social media networking opportunities
Progression of new technology
Animals will always be wild
Pit falls of guiding
Dealing with/ preventing accidents
Connecting to the outdoors
Importance of focusing on the experience
Turkey hunting with dogs
Meeting the client’s needs
Gun maintenance
Kids sleeping on hunts
Brush fires
Prescribed burns
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