We talk with author and trapper Zach Hansen about late-onset hunting, moving to remote Idaho, and why trapping wolves sharpened every other outdoor skill. The path runs through failure, grit, and reclaiming trades we let slip as a country.
• adult-onset hunting sparked by nutrition and self-reliance
• moving to a 35-person Idaho town at the end of an 80-mile dirt road
• bowhunting mistakes, missed shots, and learning discipline
• Sawtooth terrain realities and the mental game of backcountry hunts
• why trades and shop-class skills matter for modern life
• trapping as the fastest route to woodsmanship and animal behavior
• wolf population growth, management needs, and scent control
• policy pressure from lawsuits vs strong local support
• respect for predators, ethical realities, and community mentorship
Make sure you go check Zach out. Make sure you go check out his podcast and his books. If you want to find out more about trapping or how to get into it, don't hesitate. Please hit Zach up. If he can't, he will be able to find somebody and tell them to help you out.
