We've all thought about what would happen were we to get lost or injured in the backcountry. Do we have the skills and knowledge necessary to survive for several days?  Meet Nate Summers; survivalist, author, teacher, and lifelong student of the philosophy of the human condition and how it relates to our primal instincts. We discuss his new book "Primal" and why he was inclined to write it. We talk about how hunters can better prepare themselves for backcountry hunts. Our conversation bounces from basic survival skills to lighting fires, from bird language to survival kits, and learning to forage for food in the natural world.  If you seek the skills and knowledge of not just survival in the wild, but thriving while being there, this episode is the foundation to begin that journey.  Pick up Nate's book on Amazon at this link #ad: https://amzn.to/2Jcz0KB Nate Summers on Instagram: @primalnate Check out Nate's website for more information. Email Nate at primalnate@gmail.com Email me, the host, at Jim@thewesternhuntsman.com See you on the mountain!