“The hunt doesn’t start when you pull the trigger—it starts long before you ever step into the wild.”Today on The Collective, we explore hunting as more than just a skill—it’s a mindset. This conversation dives into patience, preparation, and purpose, uncovering how the lessons from the field carry over into every aspect of life.Travis Bader – Founder of Silvercore, Canada’s premier firearms training and outdoor skills company – spends his life in the outdoors, mastering everything from firearms proficiency to bushcraft and advanced tracking. His decades of hands-on experience make him a leading voice on preparation, self-reliance, and the ethics of the hunt, offering insights into how skill development in the wild shapes discipline in everyday life.Doug Patteson – Former CIA operations officer – has been hunting since childhood. He combines deep experience in the field with the acute observational and analytical skills honed in high-stakes intelligence work, lessons that resonate far beyond the wilderness.This episode is about far more than pulling a trigger—it’s about what happens before, during, and after the shot. Whether you’ve spent years in the bush or have never stepped foot off the pavement, the insights here challenge your thinking and deepen your appreciation for the pursuit.🎯 Follow The CollectiveInstagram: @the_collective_ig#TheCollectivePodcast #HuntingMindset #BigGameHunting #Bushcraft #TrackingSkills #SelfReliance #WildernessSkills #SurvivalMindset #HuntingEthics #Podcast