144. Tanning Hides with Hunters Pride

In this episode, Matt is joined by Jack from Hunter's Pride for a fascinating conversation that goes far beyond tanning hides. The boys begin by talking about balancing hunting with family life, raising young children who already love venison, and why providing wild food for the family has become such an important part of the hunting lifestyle. They discuss cooking game, making the most of every harvest, and why living closer to the land is something more hunters are striving towards. The conversation then turns to tanning, where Jack explains how Hunter's Pride began and why he became passionate about utilising more of every harvested animal. He walks through the tanning process, from skinning and fleshing through to pickling, tanning, breaking the hide and producing a soft, high-quality finished product. Along the way, he shares practical tips on caring for hides in the field, avoiding common mistakes, and why preparation before a hide reaches the tannery is critical to achieving a quality result. Matt and Jack also dive into several thought-provoking topics surrounding modern hunting. They discuss the ongoing debate around thermal technology, fair chase, social media criticism, hunting ethics, and the importance of respecting different hunting styles while remaining honest about how game is harvested. The boys also reflect on why hunters should focus more on supporting one another, continually learning, and sharing knowledge rather than tearing each other down online. The episode finishes with an inspiring discussion about personal growth, constantly learning from every hunt, and why no hunter ever truly stops improving. Whether it's refining hunting skills, learning new bushcraft techniques, or discovering better ways to utilise harvested animals, this conversation is packed with practical knowledge, honest opinions, and plenty of laughs along the way. For the latest information, news, giveaways and anything mentioned on the show, you can find all the links here. If you have a question, topic, gear review suggestion or a guest you'd like to hear on the show, get in touch via our socials. **Disclaimer:** Content shared on this podcast is for general information and entertainment purposes only. For the full disclaimer, click on this link.