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January 12, 2022 76 mins
Patrick Schaefer joins the show for a great conversation about how the outdoors and hunting has positively impacted his life, even helping him cope with losing a parent at a young age. Patrick dives into his favorite outdoor brands and podcasts, balancing the responsibilities of life while still doing the things he loves and appreciating nature's divine design.

Patrick  is a husband, stepfather, and fireman holding the rank of Battalion Chief, an avid outdoorsman, and a DIY public land hunter who spends regular time in the wilderness of Texas, Colorado, and Alaska.

Quotes:

"Try to leave everything better than you found it." 

Topics Discussed:

  • Getting started in the outdoors
  • God, nature & appreciation 
  • Losing a father at a young age
  • Becoming a Firefighter
  • Working through depression
  • The importance of mentors
  • Being the father, you didn't have
  • Land stewardship & being environmentally conscious 
  • Balancing work, family & hunting
  • Encouraging kids to love the outdoors
  • Hunting in Colorado & Alaska 
  • Favorite gear & brands
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The Adventure Made Podcast is sponsored by Rewild Gear. Essential gear built for the great outdoors, designed to fuel your next adventure. Come find your wild at RewildGear.com!

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