EatWild Podcast

About EatWild Podcast

The EatWild podcast provides mentorship to folks who want to learn how to hunt, fish, and gather wild food. We want to reduce barriers and create a welcoming, inclusive and supportive community for people to re-connect with nature and wild food. Join us as we share stories, adventures, guidance and knowledge about a way of life that’s rooted in eating wild. EatWild podcast is hosted by Dylan Eyers.

Publisher

EatWild Media

Category

education · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Aug 2017

Latest episode

30 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

115 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Aug 2026

   EatWild 111 — How to Be a Good Hunting Partner with Joel & Ryan Primus

   What makes someone a good hunting partner? Is it someone who consistently puts animals on the meat pole? Maybe. In this episode of the EatWild Podcast, I sit down with Joel and Ryan Primus of Finding Nowhere to talk about the often-overlooked human side of hunting: how we learn from each other, how we handle pressure, and what it really means to be a good partner in the field. Finding Nowhere grew from Ryan’s experience as a hunter, fisherman, gardener, and advocate for a more self-sufficient lifestyle, while Joel entered hunting from a very different place. With little hunting experience and a background largely disconnected from guns and hunting, Joel’s journey gives the series a unique perspective on what it feels like to learn hunting from the ground up. Our conversation explores the mentor-mentee relationship and the challenges that come with putting an experienced hunter alongside someone who is still developing the mental and physical skills required in the field. We talk openly about missed shots, wounded animals, frustration, the pressure of filming, and the emotional weight of taking an animal’s life. Ryan and Joel also share some hard lessons from their time together, including a memorable mountain goat hunt that tested both of them. The conversation also gave me a chance to reflect on my own experiences as a hunting partner, and how being focused on the outcome can unintentionally create pressure for the people we hunt with. We unpack what it means to slow down, communicate, understand different hunting styles, and recognize that being a good hunting partner is about much more than finding animals. This is a conversation about hunting, but more importantly, it’s about patience, humility, responsibility, friendship, and learning how to share the land with other people. Key Topics The mentor-mentee relationship in hunting Joel’s unconventional journey into hunting Learning to be comfortable being a beginner The responsibility of teaching new hunters Hunting pressure and performance anxiety Missed and wounded animals The emotional reality of killing an animal How frustration can affect hunting partners Communicating effectively in the field Matching hunting styles and expectations The importance of patience when mentoring Hunting ethics and responsibility in BC Gear, clothing, and preparation for challenging hunts Chronic Wasting Disease and hunter responsibility CWDBC.ca is an initiative by Hunters for BC to help educate Hunters on their role in limiting the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease in BC. Visit huntersforbc.ca today to join the conservation circle. The iHunter App supports the Eatwild Podcast and other programs. It is an essential tool for the hunt. The app's mapping layers, navigation tools, and hunting regulations are all packed into it to provide you with the information you need for your next adventure. Stikine Packrafts are heavy on adventure and light on your back.  These versatile rafts are ideal for hunters, foragers and fishers to open up a world of adventures. Stop in at Beere Brewing and take advantage of a 10% discount on your purchase. Use the code EATWILD10 on your next purchase. Beere makes a great selection of bright, crisp beers perfect for the patio or around the campfire. If you need game bags, knives or lightweight gear from a Canadian company, check out HUTO LIFESTYLE – HUTO Lifestyle Clothing & Apparel

2. 

   22 Jul 2026

   EatWild 110 - What Salmon Really See with Kai White - Ocean Guy Kai

   What really happens beneath the surface after you send your lure into the water? In this episode of the EatWild Podcast, I sit down with filmmaker, angler, and underwater storyteller Kai White—grandson of legendary West Coast fishing pioneer Charlie White. Charlie changed the way anglers understood salmon and halibut by capturing some of the first-ever underwater footage of fish reacting to lures. Today, Kai is carrying that legacy forward with stunning underwater cinematography and some of the most educational fishing content being produced in British Columbia. Through his production company, Wild Bus Films, and his Ocean Guy Kai YouTube channel, Kai reveals what fish are actually doing beneath the surface. We dive into salmon behavior, lure selection, water clarity, baitfish movements, and the subtle details that separate successful anglers from the rest. Along the way, we also discuss the encouraging signs of recovering herring and salmon populations in parts of BC's coast, the evolution of underwater filming technology, and why understanding fish behavior is one of the best ways to become a better angler. Whether you're a seasoned salmon fisher or just getting started, this conversation will change the way you think about fishing. With peak salmon season arriving on the West Coast, there's no better time to look beneath the surface. Kai White is a British Columbia filmmaker, angler, and the creator of Ocean Guy Kai. Through Wild Bus Films, he produces cinematic outdoor films and educational fishing content that helps anglers understand what really happens beneath the water's surface while inspiring stewardship of BC's incredible marine ecosystems. Follow Kai: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OceanGuyKai Website: https://www.wildbusfilms.com/ 00:00 Introduction01:05 The Ocean Guy Kai Project02:09 Growing Up with Charlie White04:07 Historic Salmon Surveys06:15 Signs of Recovery in BC's Marine Ecosystem07:37 Why the Salish Sea Is Thriving09:21 How Fish Sense Their Environment13:34 The Evolution of Underwater Filming14:13 What Fish Behavior Reveals18:34 Why Fish Strike (or Don't)21:37 Charlie White's Lasting Legacy28:36 Capturing Underwater Footage Today33:47 Advice for New Salmon Anglers40:29 Conservation and Future Adventures43:12 Working in the Film Industry45:02 Upcoming Projects49:37 Where to Follow Kai This episode is perfect for anglers, conservationists, and anyone fascinated by what happens beneath the surface. If you enjoy the conversation, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who's getting ready to hit the water this summer. Tight lines! You can help me and the podcast by checking out our sponsors and telling them you heard about it on the EatWild Podcast. Thanks! CWDBC.ca is an initiative by Hunters for BC to help educate Hunters on their role in limiting the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease in BC. Visit huntersforbc.ca today to join the conservation circle. The iHunter App supports the Eatwild Podcast and other programs. It is an essential tool for the hunt. The app's mapping layers, navigation tools, and hunting regulations are all packed into it to provide you with the information you need for your next adventure. Stikine Packrafts are heavy on adventure and light on your back.  These versatile rafte are ideal for hunters, foragers and fishers to open up a world of adventures. Stop in at Beere Brewing and take advantage of a 10% discount on your purchase. Use the code EATWILD10 on your next purchase. Beere makes a great selection of bright, crisp beers perfect for the patio or around the campfire. If you need game bags, knives or lightweight gear from a Canadian company, check out HUTO LIFESTYLE – HUTO Lifestyle Clothing & Apparel

3. 

   11 Jun 2026

   EatWild 109 - The Goat, the Boat & the Storm - Tanner Dannish of Frontiersmen Gear

   Some hunts stay with you forever, not because of the animal you harvest, but because of the moments when everything goes sideways and getting home becomes the only thing that matters. On this EatWild Podcast, I connected with Tanner Dannish of Frontiersmen Gear to talk about a life built around adventure, craftsmanship, and a relentless drive to explore wild places. Tanner shares the story of a remote mountain goat hunt that ended with a brutal lake crossing in a tiny overloaded boat, battling towering waves, screaming wind, and conditions that turned a successful hunt into a genuine survival story. But this episode is about much more than one incredible adventure. We dive into Tanner’s upbringing in the North, how a childhood obsession with making knives evolved into a proudly Canadian-made business, and why hunting, conservation, and building quality gear by hand are all deeply connected. From military lessons and years spent chasing sheep and goats in some of BC’s toughest country, Tanner shares the mindset that helps you stay calm when the mountains throw everything they have at you. We also get into the practical side of backcountry hunting—knife steels, sharpening, what makes a dependable hunting blade, and the gear decisions that matter when you’re days from the nearest road. It’s a conversation full of hard-earned knowledge, authentic storytelling, and the kind of adventure that reminds us why we keep going back into the wild. If you’re passionate about hunting, wilderness travel, craftsmanship, and the pursuit of a life lived outdoors, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Learn more about Tanner and check out his handcrafted Canadian-made knives and gear at Frontiersmen Gear. Follow Frontiersmen and Tanner here! You can help me and the podcast by checking out our sponsors and telling them you heard about it on the EatWild Podcast. Thanks! CWDBC.ca is an initiative by Hunters for BC to help educate Hunters on their role in limiting the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease in BC. Visit huntersforbc.ca today to join the conservation circle. The iHunter App supports the Eatwild Podcast and other programs. It is an essential tool for the hunt. The app's mapping layers, navigation tools, and hunting regulations are all packed into it to provide you with the information you need for your next adventure. Stikine Packrafts are heavy on adventure and light on your back.  These versatile rafte are ideal for hunters, foragers and fishers to open up a world of adventures. Stop in at Beere Brewing and take advantage of a 10% discount on your purchase. Use the code EATWILD10 on your next purchase. Beere makes a great selection of bright, crisp beers perfect for the patio or around the campfire. If you need game bags, knives or lightweight gear from a Canadian company, check out HUTO LIFESTYLE – HUTO Lifestyle Clothing & Apparel

Who has been a guest on EatWild Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Robbie Kroger
• Geoff
• Pete
• Larri

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

60,194

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

39 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

41

Social presence

0

YouTube

85

Engagement

92

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