My love for hunting, fishing and trapping started at a young age. If I couldn’t hunt it and eat it, I wanted to catch it and study it. Growing up in the country, 20 miles from the nearest store, the outdoors wasn’t just a pastime—it was a way of life. My siblings and I never left the house without a fishing pole or a .22 rifle. It was part of who we were. Our dad dreamed of being a mountain man, but raising cattle and a family kept him rooted—though his passion for the outdoors left a lasting mark on us. 

After high school, I joined the Marine Corps. While I’m proud of that time, it severed me from the land and lifestyle I loved. Hunting and fishing aren’t easy when you live in the barracks, and even if you managed to harvest something, there wasn’t a place to process or cook it. When I returned to Texas, I found myself stuck in the city for work. But I wasn’t the only one. I met countless others—transplants—who had also been separated from their stomping grounds, from the places and people they once hunted and fished with. That shared longing inspired this project. 

This platform is about reconnecting—people to the land, to each other, and to the traditions that define us. It’s also about supporting the landowners, ranchers, and stewards who care for our natural resources but often struggle during droughts or down years.  What’s a bucket-list hunt for one person could be a lifeline for someone else trying to keep a ranch running. Whether it’s hunting, fishing, or simply capturing the wild through a camera lens, our goal is to bridge the gap—giving people access to unforgettable experiences while preserving the heritage of the outdoors for generations to come.