Adam Greentree

Date: 2016-09-28 | Duration: 3h 12m

Episode Overview

Adam Greentree shares gripping stories from his extensive experience as a bowhunter and wilderness adventurer, diving deep into the challenges and realities of hunting in remote backcountry environments. He recounts encounters with dangerous wildlife, including wolves and bears, highlighting the raw unpredictability of nature. One memorable story involves a massive animal moving surprisingly fast, underscoring the respect required when navigating wild terrain. Adam also discusses the physical and mental demands of solo hunting trips, emphasizing the importance of preparation, endurance, and staying active in harsh conditions like freezing cold or extreme heat. The conversation explores the complex relationship between hunters and wildlife conservation, particularly focusing on wolf populations and ecosystem balance. Adam explains how regulated hunting contributes to habitat preservation and counters misconceptions about hunters’ roles in wildlife management. He contrasts hunting practices across different regions, sharing insights from his experiences in Australia, New Zealand, and North America, and critiques the artificiality of some modern hunting methods versus the authenticity of deep wilderness pursuits. Beyond hunting, Adam touches on the emotional and philosophical aspects of living close to nature, reflecting on how detachment from the natural world affects society. He advocates for reconnecting with the environment through activities like bowhunting and wilderness exploration, which foster appreciation for life’s essentials and resilience. The episode offers a candid, unfiltered look at the intersection of survival, tradition, and conservation through the eyes of a passionate outdoorsman.

About Adam Greentree

Adam Greentree is a wildlife management expert and hunting advocate known for his expertise in predator control and human-wildlife conflict. He has direct experience with the practical realities of living alongside dangerous wildlife, including encounters with mountain lions and bears, and is recognized for his advocacy of science-based wildlife management policies. Greentree brings firsthand knowledge to discussions about the tensions between urban wildlife policies and rural land management needs, emphasizing the importance of regulated hunting in maintaining ecological balance and reducing depredation.

Key Moments

– Backcountry Hunting
– Wolf Ecology
– Survival Skills
– Bowhunting Techniques
– Wildlife Conservation
– Indigenous Australian Culture
– Crocodile Behavior
– Animal Predation
– Outdoor Photography
– Mental Health and Nature
– Environmental Impact
– Wildlife Management
– Animal Behavior
– Hunting Ethics
– Extreme Weather Survival
– Wildlife Reintroduction
– Australian Wildlife
– Sustainable Hunting
– Human-Wildlife Interaction
0:00:29 – Encounter with crocodiles in Arnhem Land
0:01:21 – Police called due to gun-related incident
0:02:02 – Discussion about wolves encountered in the wild
0:04:42 – Close wolf encounter near camp
0:06:59 – Solo 11-day backcountry hunting experience begins
0:08:02 – Mental challenges during long wilderness runs
0:11:32 – Minimalist clothing and gear for hunting trips
0:14:57 – Personal hygiene challenges in the wild
0:16:01 – Using a small 2200-liter pack for extended hunts
0:18:17 – Common mistakes with water filtration in wilderness
0:26:19 – Wolves' impact on local ecosystems and predator control
0:32:05 – Reintroduction of wolves and ecological consequences
0:34:52 – Wolves' role in maintaining ecosystem balance
0:37:40 – Howling back at wolves during moose hunting
0:41:21 – Admiration for wolves' hunting abilities
0:43:23 – Eagles' predatory behavior and presence
0:46:32 – Stressful life of wild animals
0:48:47 – Opposition to zoos and animal captivity
0:51:04 – Instinctive behavior of mountain lions
0:52:32 – Extended wilderness trips without cell service
0:54:50 – Appreciation of modern life through hardship
1:01:21 – Compassionless nature of wild animal predation
1:06:41 – Brutal process of meat production compared to hunting
1:10:24 – Balancing success and passion in hunting lifestyle
1:13:07 – Indigenous Australian hunting traditions
1:14:56 – Hardship leading to appreciation of life
1:17:00 – Passion for bowhunting and its importance
1:20:06 – Mental health impacts of domestic violence
1:24:38 – Observing a grizzly bear on an elk carcass
1:27:40 – Need for more time dedicated to bowhunting
1:30:20 – Feral cats and foxes as invasive species in Australia
1:34:52 – Mosquitoes, crocodiles, and buffalo in Arnhem Land
1:38:23 – Nile crocodile breeding population in Florida
1:40:56 – Discussion on reintroducing extinct species like woolly mammoth
2:03:13 – Most American elk and venison sourced from New Zealand
2:07:30 – Hunting fees contributing to wildlife conservation
2:13:45 – Bowhunting practice and equipment details
2:59:43 – Stargazing without light pollution in remote wilderness

Transcript Excerpt

Starting point is 00:00:00 with myself five four three two one Starting point is 00:00:29 You've got crocodiles. Starting point is 00:00:48 Well, tell me what happened. Starting point is 00:01:21 more serious called in the police he's got a a gun! Like, that's happened before. Starting point is 00:01:34 and then called the police on him. Starting point is 00:01:45 Definitely is. Starting point is 00:02:02 But when you were up there, did you run into some wolves? Starting point is 00:02:26 Oh, my God. Starting point is 00:02:41 Yeah. Starting point is 00:02:52 went back in the first morning, the next morning, to pack out the rest of the meat, Starting point is 00:03:12 And he disappeared like that, like scary. Starting point is 00:03:40 And you would think that a thousand pound animal wouldn't be able to move that quick. Starting point is 00:04:03 How big was it? Starting point is 00:04:42 and the third time he came in he come right into the back of camp like 15 meters away let out this gnarly growl and at this point my buddy grant hughes has come Starting point is 00:05:28 took me three hours to get to sleep and he's like sleep you got fucking sleep what the fuck Starting point is 00:06:03 different drop points because it was such a, it was a four days hike camp at like a because we had a few different drop points because it was such a it was four days hike out of meat so we had different drop points along the Starting point is 00:06:34 You parked, and then how many miles did you go deep into the woods? Starting point is 00:06:59 way from anywhere and parked at a trailhead and, so obviously I had 11 days solo by myself Starting point is 00:07:26 But it's a different kind of backcountry when you're dealing with wolves and bears. Starting point is 00:08:02 human brain it's like we were talking about our pal Cam Haynes in this 200-mile run he just did. Starting point is 00:08:33 You're not fucking hiking to Maine. Starting point is 00:09:02 Yeah. Starting point is 00:0...

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